How to remove or turn off the alarm on the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet: all ways

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular activity-tracking gadgets, but its alarm function is sometimes uncomfortable. For example, you could set up several signals for workdays but forgot to cancel them at the weekend — and now the bracelet vibrates at 6am on Sunday. Or the alarm goes off during an important event, and you can’t quickly turn it off.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off the alarm clock on the Mi Band 5: through the official Mi Fit app (now Zepp Life), directly from the bracelet screen, as well as alternative methods for cases where the standard settings do not work, and pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of the firmware and common errors that cause the alarm clock to stick in the active state.

If you're looking for a way to temporarily shut down (for example, for one day) or completely delete all signals, here's a solution. And for those who experience bugs after updates, we've prepared a separate section with tips for resetting.

Method 1: Turn off the alarm clock through the Mi Fit (Zepp Life) app

The main and most reliable way to control alarm clocks on the Mi Band 5 is to use the official app. Since 2022, Mi Fit has been gradually replaced by Zepp Life, but the functionality remains similar, and the instructions will fit both versions.

To turn off the alarm clock:

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app on your smartphone.
2. Select your Mi Band 5 bracelet from the list of connected devices (usually displayed at the top of the screen).
3. Go to Profile → Alarms (in Zepp Life, the path can look like Device → Settings → Alarm clocks).
4. In the list of active alarm clocks, uncheck the check box next to the unnecessary signal. To completely remove the alarm, click on the alarm and select Delete.
5. Sync changes with the bracelet – this usually happens automatically, but if problems are pressed manually.

⚠️ Warning: If the alarm continues to go off on the bracelet after turning off in the application, check:

• 🔄 Firmware version - in older versions (below 1.0.3.54) synchronized bugs are possible. → Firmware update.
• 📱 App permissions – on Android, check that Mi Fit has access to notifications and auto-run (in phone settings).
• 🔋 Battery Charge – At a level below 10%, the bracelet can ignore commands from the phone.

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Method 2: Disconnect directly from the bracelet screen

If you don’t have a smartphone on hand, you can turn off the alarm directly to the Mi Band 5. This method works for a single signal omission or complete deletion, but with limitations:

For temporary shutdown (current day):

1. When an alarm clock appears on the bracelet screen, swipe right on the touchpad.
2. Click on the Delay (Clock icon) or Cancel (Cross) button.

To remove the alarm clock completely:

1. Scroll the screen to the right to the menu More (three dots).
2. Select alarm clocks. → Find the desired signal in the list.
3. Press the alarm and hold for 2 seconds until the basket icon appears. Confirm removal.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware, after manually removing the alarm from the bracelet, it may reappear after synchronization with the phone. To avoid this, first delete the alarm in the application, and then sync the data.

Method 3: Massively shutting down all alarm clocks

If you need to reset all alarm clocks right away (for example, before selling your bracelet or after your settings fail), there are two options:

Option 1: Resetting the bracelet settings

This method will delete all data from the Mi Band 5, including alarm clocks, pedometers and notification settings. Use it only as a last resort!

1. In the Mi Fit app, go to Profile → Settings → Reset to factory.
2. Confirm the action on the bracelet screen (you will need to press the touchpad).
3. After rebooting, the bracelet will return to its original settings.

Option 2: Through the configuration file (for advanced)

If you have root access on your phone or you use ADB, you can manually edit the bracelet settings file, which is risky and requires technical knowledge.

adb pull /data/data/com.xiaomi.hm.health/files/device_config.xml

Edit the file by removing blocks from "alarm"



adb push device_config.xml /data/data/com.xiaomi.hm.health/files/

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect editing of the configuration file can lead to breakage of the bracelet (loss of communication with the phone or constant reboots). ADB better use other methods.

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Method 4: Turn off the vibration of the alarm clock (without removing)

If you need to keep your alarm active but keep the vibrations off (for example, to keep your household awake), do the following:

1. In the Mi Fit app, go to Profile → Alarm clocks.
2. Select the right alarm and turn off the Vibration option (some versions call it Sound and Vibration).
3. Save the changes and sync the bracelet.

Please note:

• 🔔 Mi Band 5 doesn’t have a built-in speaker, so turning off vibration is like turning off the alarm clock.
• 📵 If the vibration does not turn off, check the settings Do not disturb on the bracelet (section More) → Sleep regimen).

Method 5: Use the "Do Not Disturb" mode

An alternative way to temporarily block all notifications, including alarms, is to activate Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which is handy if you need to turn off the signals for several hours (for example, during a sleep or an important meeting).

How to turn on:

1. On the bracelet, swipe to the right to the section More.
2. Choose Do Not Disturb (Icon with a crossed bell).
3. Set a timer (for example, 2-8 hours) or manually activate the mode.

⚠️ Warning: Do Not Disturb All Notifications, including calls and messages, are turned off. If you only need to turn off the alarm, use methods 1-3.

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Set the alarm clock to be quiet: set the time 1-2 minutes before the main one, but turn off the vibration for it, so you wake up smoothly, without a sharp signal.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even after the alarm clock is turned off in the settings, it can continue to work. Let's consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 🔌 Battery condition - with a low charge, the bracelet may not work correctly.
• 📲 Conflict with other apps – some battery-saving software (such as Greenify) blocks Mi Fit background work.
• 🔄 Hardware malfunctions - if the vibration is running randomly, the motor may be damaged.

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If the alarm continues to go off after all the manipulations, try untie the bracelet from your Mi Fit account and then reconnect it, which often solves problems with stuck settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off the alarm clock on Mi Band 5