How to set an alarm clock on Xiaomi Mi Band 5: instructions with pictures and tips

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet is not only a stylish activity-tracking accessory, but also a full-fledged assistant in everyday activities. One of the most popular features of the device is an alarm clock that will help you wake up on time without unnecessary noise. Unlike a smartphone, the vibration of the bracelet will not wake up your family, and a gentle reminder on your wrist ensures that you do not miss an important meeting or morning workout.

But many users have difficulty setting their alarm clocks for the first time. Unlike a classic watch, there are no physical time buttons, everything is controlled via a smartphone. In this article, we will discuss three ways to create alarm clocks (disposable, repetitive, smart), talk about hidden settings in the Mi Fit app, and give tips on how to avoid typical errors. And if your wristband suddenly stopped vibrating, at the end of this article you will find a checklist to diagnose the problem.

Preparation: What you need to set the alarm clock

Before you start setting alarm clocks, make sure your Mi Band 5 is ready to go.

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+ with Mi Fit installed (version no lower than 4.6.0).
• 🔋 At a level below 15%, some functions (including alarm clocks) may be automatically turned off.
• 🔗 Active Bluetooth sync. Check that the bracelet is connected to the phone (the icon in the top panel of the Mi Fit should be green).
• ⏱️ The right time on the bracelet. If the clock goes wrong, the alarm clock will go wrong. → Mi Smart Band 5 → Update time.

If you just bought a bracelet, first link to your Xiaomi account.

1. Open Mi Fit and click Add Device.
2. Choose a bracelet. → Mi Smart Band 5.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen by confirming the pairing on the bracelet (touch the icon of the tick).

⚠️ If you are using Mi Band 5, please note: NFC, Before setting alarms, make sure that the Payment function does not conflict with vibration.In rare cases, activating contactless payments can block notifications.

Method 1: Create a disposable alarm clock

The single alarm clock is convenient for one-off events - for example, if you need to get up early on a weekend or stay awake on a flight - it will only work once and will automatically be deleted.

To set it up:

1. Open the Mi Fit app and go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5.
2. Select the Alarm clock (an icon with a bell).
3. Click Add an alarm at the bottom of the screen.
4. Set the time by shifting the dial up/down. To fine-tune the clock or minutes.
5. Turn off the Repeat switch (it should turn grey).
6. Click Save in the upper right corner.

The alarm clock will appear on the list marked Once. To check its performance without waiting for the appointed time, click on it in the list and select the Test - the bracelet vibrates the same way as when it is triggered.

Correct time indicated|Repeat disabled|Bracelet connected to phone|Charge level above 20%-->

Method 2: Setup of a Repeated Alarm

If you need to wake up at the same time on weekdays (or other days of the week), set up a repeating alarm clock, which will eliminate the need to recreate it every evening.

Algorithm of action:

1. In Mi Fit, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Alarm clocks → Add an alarm clock.
2. Set the right time.
3. Activate the Repeat switch (it will turn blue).
4. Select the days of the week on which the alarm should be triggered (for example, Pn-Pt for working days).
5. Press Save.

On the list of alarm clocks, the recurring ones will be marked with icons of the selected days. Please note that if you turn off the alarm on the bracelet (swipe left on the notification screen), it will temporarily deactivate for one day only, but will not be removed from the list in Mi Fit.

⚠️ Warning: If you set an alarm clock at 00:00 (midnight), it may not work properly due to internal time reset in the bracelet. Use 23:59 or 00:01.

Method 3: "smart" alarm clock (by sleep phases)

The Mi Band 5 supports a smart alarm clock that analyzes sleep phases and wakes you up at the optimal moment 30 minutes before the set time, which helps you wake up alert, avoiding the deep phase of sleep.

To activate it:

1. In Mi Fit, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Alarms.
2. Click the Smart Alarm (in some versions of the app, the item is called the Alarm for the phases of sleep).
3. Set a time to wake up (e.g. 7:00).
4. Activate the switch Enable.
5. Choose the days of the week to repeat.

Important: for the correct function it is necessary to:

• 🛌 Sleep with a bracelet for at least 4 hours in a row.
• 📊 Enable sleep tracking in settings (Profile) → Mi Smart Band 5 → Sleep tracking → Exactly).
• 🔄 Synchronize sleep data before bedtime (open Mi Fit and wait for status updates).

Editing and removing alarm clocks

If the schedule changes, you can edit or delete unnecessary alarm clocks right in the Mi Fit app.

1. Open the Profile section → Mi Smart Band 5 → Alarm clocks.
2. Tap the alarm clock you want to change.
3. To edit: Change the time by shifting the dial. Set the repetition days. Press Save.

Delete

On the wristband itself, you can temporarily turn off the alarm without removing it from the list.

1. Scroll through the bracelet screen to the More menu (three-dot icon).
2. Select alarm clocks.
3. Find the right alarm clock and touch it - a disconnect box will appear.

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If you often turn off alarm clocks on your bracelet but don’t want to delete them, set a “spare” alarm 5 minutes later than the main one, so you’re guaranteed to stay awake even if you turn off the first signal.

Problems with alarm clocks and their solution

Sometimes the alarm clocks on Mi Band 5 don't work properly, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods helped, reset the bracelet:

1. In Mi Fit, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Untie the device.
2. Confirm the uncoupling.
3. Reset the bracelet by holding the 10 seconds button.
4. Reconnect the bracelet through Add the device.

If you’re using the Mi Band 5 with an Android smartphone, check your autorun settings for the Mi Fit:

1. Open the phone settings → Applications → Mi Fit.
2. Select AutoRun and Allow.
3. In the Permissions section, include Precise Location and Background Activity.

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For maximum reliability, create duplicate alarm clocks, one on the wristband, one on the phone, so you're guaranteed to stay awake even if you're technically out of bed.

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