How to turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi: all the ways (including hidden)

Is the alarm clock on Xiaomi? learning to turn off correctly

The alarm clock on Xiaomi’s smartwatch is a useful feature, but sometimes it works at the wrong time: during an important meeting, in a movie theater, or when you’re already awake and forgot to turn it off. Unlike smartphones, the watch’s interface is limited to a small screen, and it’s not always obvious how to quickly cancel the signal, and it’s especially difficult for beginners who have just started using the Mi Band or Mi Watch.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off the alarm clock, from basic to hidden, which are not described in the official documentation, you will learn how to remove a single alarm, cancel a repeating alarm, and what to do if Xiaomi watches do not respond to standard methods. Instructions are relevant for Mi Band models 3/4/5/6/7, Redmi Watch 2/3, Mi Watch and Xiaomi Watch S1/S2.

Before you get into action, make sure your watch is connected to your smartphone via the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app (depending on the model).

Method 1: Turn off the alarm clock (emergency method)

If the alarm is already ringing and you don’t have time to dig into the settings, use a quick shutdown directly on the device.This method works on all Xiaomi models, but the interface may be slightly different:

• 🔔 On the Mi Band. 3/4/5/6/7: Swipe your finger up the screen to open the menu, then find the alarm icon (clock with a ring) and tap it. In the list of active alarm clocks, click on the desired one and select Unplug.
• ⏰ On Mi Watch or Redmi Watch: swipe left on the home screen, find the Alarm Widget, tap it and deactivate the slider next to the unnecessary signal.
• 🚫 On the Xiaomi Watch S1/S2: press the screen on 2 Seconds to open a quick menu, then select Modes → Alarm clock and turn off the right one.

⚠️ Note: On some Mi Band firmware, after turning off the alarm clock, it can be activated again when synchronized with your smartphone. To avoid this, be sure to turn it off in the mobile app (more on this in the next section).

Method 2: Managing alarm clocks with Mi Fitness/Zepp Life

The most reliable way to turn off the alarm is to use the official app, which ensures that the signal does not turn on again after restarting the clock or updating the firmware.

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (for Mi Band) or Zepp Life app (for Mi Watch/Redmi Watch).
2. Select your device at the top of the screen (if multiple gadgets are connected).
3. Go to Profile → Alarms (or Notifications → Alarms in older versions of the app).
4. In the list, find an active alarm clock and move the slider to the left (or click on the basket icon to remove it permanently).
5. Sync changes with the clock by clicking Save or Apply.

🔹 If the alarm was created through the Google Clock app or other third-party software, it will not be able to turn it off via Mi Fitness. In this case, delete the signal in the application where it was created, and then restart the clock (Settings). → Reboot).

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Method 3: Cancel repeated alarm clocks (daily, working days, etc.)

If the alarm is set to repeat (for example, every weekday), it will only work once to turn off via the fast menu on the clock.

• 📅 On the clock: Settings → Alarm clocks → [select the alarm clock] → Edit → Repeat. Uncheck the days of the week or select Never.
• 📱 Annex: Device profile → Alarm clocks → [select the alarm clock] → Repeat. Turn off all days or remove the alarm completely.

⚠️ Note: On some Mi Band models (especially firmware until 2022), the alarm clock may be duplicated after replay cancellation.

Method 4: Reset all alarm clocks through setting reset (extreme case)

If the alarm clocks are not turned off by standard methods (for example, due to a firmware failure), you can perform a soft reset settings, which will delete all user settings, but save the data about the steps and training:

1. On the clock, go to Settings → System → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset Settings (not to be confused with Reset to factory – it will delete all data!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
4. Once turned on, sync your watch to your phone via Mi Fitness.

🔧 Technical detail: On Mi Band 7 and later, the setting reset does not affect alarm clocks created through the Zepp Life app.

Method 5: Turn off the alarm clock via ADB (for advanced users)

This method is suitable for those who are familiar with the Android debugging bridge (ADB) and are ready to connect the clock to the computer. It allows you to turn off alarm clocks at the system level, which is useful for software failures. Attention: wrong commands can cause the device to malfunction!

Procedure:

1. Install ADB on your computer (download from the official website).
2. Turn on the developer mode on the watch: Settings → About phone → Assembly number (tap 5 times).
3. Activate Debugging by USB in the developer menu.
4. Connect the watch to your PC via cable (for the Mi Watch, you may need an adapter).
5. Open the command line in the ADB folder and execute: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
6. To turn off all alarms, type: adb shell am broadcast -a com.xiaomi.hm.health.ACTION_CANCEL_ALL_ALARMS

⚠️ Attention: After use ADB The clock may require re-synchronization with the phone. Do not interrupt the data transfer process, otherwise the alarm clocks may be duplicated.

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If you use ADB to control your clock frequently, create a.bat file on your desktop with an alarm clock shutdown command, which will save you time in the future.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users are faced with the fact that alarm clocks on Xiaomi do not turn off the first time, and here are common reasons and ways to solve them:

• 🔄 The alarm clock turns on itself after synchronization: This happens if it was created in another app (like Google Clock.
• 📵 Watch doesn't respond to swipes: It's possible the sensor is blocked or contaminated. Rub the screen with an alcohol wipe and try again.
• ⏳ Alarm clock is triggered with a delay: Check the time settings in the Mi Fitness app (section Profile) → Time and date: If the clock is synced over the network, enable Auto-Time Update.
• 🔋 When you turn off the alarm, it comes back: It's a firmware bug. Update the watch to the latest version.

💡 Expert advice: If you use Mi Band for sleep but your alarm clock wakes you up too early, try the Smart Alarm feature in the Mi Fitness app.It analyzes the sleep phases and selects the optimal time to wake up in a given interval (for example, from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m).

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Before updating your firmware, always check that the version is compatible with your watch model. Incorrect software can block access to alarm clocks.

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