How to set an alarm clock on Xiaomi Mi Watch: 5 ways + hidden features

Why is the Xiaomi Mi Watch not working properly?

Xiaomi Mi Watch smartwatches (including Lite, Color, S1 and Pro models) promise to wake you up in time - but in practice users face typical problems: the alarm goes off at the wrong time, vibrates too weak or does not turn on at all. 80% of cases are to blame for incorrect settings in the application or conflict with energy saving modes.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to set an alarm clock, from the basic one through the watch menu to voice commands and automatic scripts. And also how to make sure that the watch does not “sleep” due to low battery power or synchronization error. If you have already tried to set the alarm clock through Mi Fitness, but it did not work, chances are that you missed one of the critical steps (we highlighted them in bold in the instructions below).

First, decide what model of watch you have – the available functionality depends on it:

• 📱 Mi Watch Lite – Basic alarm clocks only (no repetition by day)
• 🎨 Mi Watch Color – Support for Multiple Alarms + force-adjusted vibration
• ⚡ Mi Watch S1/Pro — Advanced settings (including “smart” alarm clocks for sleep phases)

If you don't know the model, look at the box or watch settings along the way Profile → About the device. Now let's get to the practice.

Method 1: Setting an alarm clock directly on the clock (without a phone)

The fastest method is when you don’t have a smartphone and need an alarm clock urgently, suitable for all Xiaomi Mi Watch models, but with limitations:

Bluetooth on the watch.|Charge level above 15%|The clock is not in "Do Not Disturb" mode"|Firmware version not lower than 1.4.0 (check in Settings) → About the device)-->

Step instructions:

1. Press the physical button on the watch (or swipe up the screen on the Mi Watch Lite) to open the menu.
2. Select the icon "Alarm clock" (on some models it is hidden in the Tools section).
3. Slip the "+" icon in the upper right corner.
4. Set the time with a torque or swipe on the dial (on the Mi Watch). S1 choose AM/PM format).
5. Click "Ready" and select Repetition Days (if the option is available for your model).
6. Activate the switch "Enable" - the icon of the alarm clock will turn green.

⚠️ Note: On the Mi Watch Lite, the alarm clock set this way will reset after the clock restarts. №2 via the appendix.

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If the alarm doesn't work, check the settings → Settings → Display → Rise to wake up. If it's turned off, the watch may "sleep" the signal.

Method 2: Configure with the Mi Fitness app (most reliable)

Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit) is the official watch management tool, and you can create up to 10 alarm clocks with flexible repetition, melodies and vibration settings, with the main benefit of maintaining the settings even after the clock has been reset.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Mi Fitness on your phone and connect to the watch (they should be displayed in the top panel).
2. Go to Profile → Xiaomi Mi Watch → Alarms
3. Switch "Add an alarm clock" and set a time.
4. In the "Repeat" section, select the days of the week (for example, only on weekdays).
5. Set up the parameters: 🔔 Sound: Select a tune from the list (on the Mi Watch) S1 You can download yours through Settings. → Alarm clocks → Melodies). 📳 Vibration: adjust the force from 1 before 5 (on Lite only 3 level). 🌙 "Smart alarm clock: activate the clock to wake you up in the phase of light sleep 30 minutes before the set time (available only on the S1/Pro).

Save settings – the alarm clock syncs with the clock for 10-20 seconds.

🔹 How do you check if your alarm clock is still there? Go to the alarm menu on your watch, and a new record should appear there, marked Synchronized.

Method 3: Voice alarm through Alice or Google Assistant

If your watch supports voice assistant (this is the Mi Watch S1, Pro and some versions of the Color), you can set the alarm with your voice - it is convenient when your hands are busy.

1. Activate voice assistant: On Mi Watch S1/Pro: press the button for 2 seconds or say "OK Alice." On Mi Watch Color with Google Wear OS: swipe right and tap on the microphone.

Alice, set the alarm for 7:30 tomorrow.


Okay, Google, wake me up at 6:15 every weekday.




Set an alarm for 8am with a repeat on Mondays and Wednesdays

Confirm the alarm clock on the screen.

⚠️ Warning: Voice alarms are not saved in Mi Fitness and may reset after rebooting. For reliability, duplicate them through the application (method) №2).

🔹 Bonus: On the Mi Watch S1 You can use your voice to set a smart alarm clock for sleep phases. To do that, say, "Alice, wake me up in light sleep before 7 a.m".

Method 4: Automatic alarm clocks on schedule (for Mi Watch S1/Pro)

The advanced Xiaomi Mi Watch models can set alarms automatically, such as according to calendar data or tied events, a feature called “Scenarios” and works through the Mi Fitness app.

How to set up:

1. In Mi Fitness go to Profile → Xiaomi Mi Watch → Scripts.
2. Select "Alarm clock for the event."
3. Tie the alarm to the: 📅 Google Calendar: The clock will work 15 minutes before the meeting. ⏰ Sleep schedule: the alarm clock will be on at the optimal time to wake up. 🏃 Training: Reminds me of the morning run.
4. Set up the parameters: 🔕 Quiet mode: the alarm clock will only work with vibration. 📴 Delay: Allow the alarm to be set 5-10 minute.

📊 Below is a table with supported scenarios for different models:

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Automatic calendar alarms only work when you sync your watch with your Google or Mi Account account. If events don’t show up, check the permissions in your phone settings (Accounts → Google → Sync).

Method 5: Alarm clock through third-party apps (for Wear OS)

If your watch is running on Wear OS (such as the Mi Watch Color global version), you can set alarms through third-party apps like Sleep as Android or AlarmMon.

• 🎵 Download your tunes (including Spotify).
• 📊 Sleep statistics with integration into the alarm clock.
• 🔄 "Capcha" to disable (e.g., solve an example or scan QR-code).

Instructions:

1. Install the app on your phone (e.g. Sleep as Android from Google Play).
2. In the app settings, select Connect Wear OS and sync with the clock.
3. Create an alarm in the app – it will automatically appear on the watch.
4. Set additional settings: Delay alarm: 3 times for 5 minutes Vibration: Heartbeat pattern Disconnection condition: take 10 steps

⚠️ Note: Third-party applications discharge the battery on 15-20% Faster than standard alarm clocks, use them only when necessary.

Frequent problems and how to fix them

Even after setting it right, the alarm clock may not work.-5 causes and solutions:

1. Watches do not vibrate: Check the vibration force in Mi Fitness → Alarms → Vibration settings. On the Mi Watch Lite, the vibration is turned off when the charge level is below 10%.
2. Alarm clock is off on time: Sync time on your watch and phone (Settings → System → Date & Time → Auto Update). On the Mi Watch S1, check the Smart Alarm settings - it can shift time by ±30 minutes.
3. Repeat by day: Update the firmware of the watch (in Mi Fitness, go to Profile → Software Update). On Mi Watch Lite, day-to-day repetition is not available - use separate alarm clocks.

🔧 Critical error: If the alarm clock is missing after updating the firmware, reset the clock settings (Settings) → System system → Reset), but before you do save data about sleep and workouts in Mi Fitness.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions