Weather on Xiaomi: what is this app and how to adjust the weather on your smartphone

If you own a Xiaomi smartphone, you’ve probably noticed the standard Weather app on the device’s menu, pre-installed on all of the brand’s devices, from budget Redmis to flagship Xiaomi 14, and offers not only a basic forecast, but also a number of hidden features, but many users either ignore it or face problems like incorrect display of temperature or lack of updates.

In this article, we will take a closer look at what Weather is on Xiaomi, how it works, what data it uses and why it sometimes “lies,” how to set up a home screen weather widget, turn on climate alerts, and what to do if the app stops updating, and focus on hidden features that the manufacturer does not advertise, such as integration with the Mi Home smart home or manual location adjustment.

The material will be useful to both beginners and experienced users who want to make the most of standard tools. MIUI. All instructions are relevant for firmware MIUI 14 and newer (including HyperOS) and also tested on Xiaomi models 13T Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

What is Weather on Xiaomi and why is it necessary?

Weather is a standard service from Xiaomi that provides meteorological data for current and future days. Unlike third-party counterparts (for example, AccuWeather or Yandex Weather), it is deeply integrated into the shell. MIUI It has several key features:

• 📍 Automatic location determination through GPS mobile operator networks.
• 🌡️ Detailed forecast: temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, UV-precipitation index.
• ⏱️ Hourly and 15-day forecast with visualization in the form of graphs.
• 🏠 Integration with a widget on the home screen and notification panel.
• 🔄 Sync with other Xiaomi devices (for example, with the Mi Band smartwatch or the Xiaomi Pad tablet).

It is important to understand that Weather is not a standalone data source; it aggregates information from third-party weather services (depending on the region, it can be AccuWeather, MeteoGroup or local propviders).This means that the accuracy of the forecast depends not on Xiaomi, but on the selected data provider. In some countries (for example, in Russia), Yandex Weather is used by default.

In addition to the basic functionality, the application can:

• 🚨 Send push notifications about sudden weather changes (such as thunderstorms or strong winds).
• 🌅 Show the sunrise/sunset time and phases of the moon.
• 📊 Keeping weather history for recent days (useful for climate change analysis).

How the Weather App Works: Data Sources and Accuracy

Many users complain that Weather on Xiaomi shows inaccurate data – for example, the temperature differs from the real one by 2-5.°C, or rainfall forecasts are not coming true, and it's because of the way the service works:

1. Location determination. The application uses GPS, You can use mobile data or Wi-Fi to identify your city, and if you're in a small community, it can be linked to the nearest major city, which distorts your forecast.
2. Choosing a data provider. Depending on the region, Xiaomi works with different weather services, such as MeteoGroup in Europe, AccuWeather in the US, Yandex in Russia.
3. Data caching: To reduce the load on servers, the app stores the forecast in cache and updates it at a certain frequency (usually every 1-3 hours), If you open Weather on the plane or without the Internet, you will see the last data saved.

To check which service provides data for your region, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Weather app.
2. Put it on the icon «⚙️» (settings) in upper right corner.
3. Select About Program or Data Source (the name may vary depending on the version). MIUI).

If you don't like the accuracy of your current provider, you can manually change it (as we'll discuss in the next section), and it's also worth considering that free weather services often save on accuracy for smaller cities, so you'd better install a third-party app that supports your region.

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If the prediction in Weather is consistently wrong, try manually specifying the nearest major city in the app settings – this often improves accuracy.

Setup of the Weather application: step-by-step instructions

By default, Weather is automatically set up, but there are a number of options that you can change for convenience. Let's look at the main ones.

1. Change in the data source

If you are not satisfied with the accuracy of the forecast, try changing the information provider:

1. Open Weather and go to Settings (Icon «⚙️»).
2. Select the Data Source (or Weather Service).
3. From the available options, choose another (for example, from AccuWeather to Yandex Weather).
4. Confirm the changes and wait for the data to be updated.

2.Addition of several cities

If you travel frequently or want to track the weather in different locations (such as home and work), add them to the list:

1. In the main window of the application, scroll down to the “Other Cities” block.
2. Press «+» Enter the name of the city in the search box.
3. Select the desired option from the drop-down list.

3. Set up notifications

To receive alerts for sudden weather changes (rain, snow, wind), turn on notifications:

1. Go to the application settings (⚙️ → Notifications).
2. Activate the Display Notifications switch.
3. Select the types of alerts (e.g., “Precipitation”, “Temperature Changes”).
4. Set the time of the warning (morning, afternoon, evening).

4. Change in units of measurement

By default, the temperature is displayed in degrees Celsius, but you can switch to Fahrenheits:

1. Open the application settings.
2. Select Units of Measurement.
3. Set the desired format for temperature, wind speed and pressure.

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5. Resetting settings to factory

If the application is not working properly (for example, it does not update data or shows errors), try resetting its settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Weather on the list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Restart the application and set it up again.

⚠️ Warning: Cleaning up the app's data will delete all saved cities and settings. Once reset, you'll have to re-specify locations and adjust notifications.

Home screen weather widget: how to add and configure

One of the main advantages of the standard Weather is the home screen widget, which allows you to see the current temperature, forecast and other data without opening the application.

Addition of a widget

1. Press and hold your finger to the free space on the main screen.
2. At the bottom of the screen, a menu will appear – select Widgets.
3. Scroll down to the Weather block and select the desired widget size (e.g, 4×2 or 2×1).
4. Drag the widget to a free space on the screen.

Types of widgets and their functions

V MIUI There are several different types of weather widgets available, and their appearance and functionality depend on the firmware version:

If the widget doesn’t update automatically, try the following:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📶 Check your internet connection (widget requires network to update).
• 🔧 Clear the Weather app cache in the settings.
• 📱 Update the firmware MIUI last-minute.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 or Redmi 9A) Weather widgets may not be available due to shell limitations, in which case use third-party widgets from Google Play.

Weather problems on Xiaomi and their solutions

Despite its simplicity, Weather sometimes doesn't work properly, so let's look at some of the most common problems and how to fix them.

1.The application does not update the data

If the weather is “frozen” on one value, try:

• 📶 Check the Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 📍 Enable geolocation in smartphone settings (Settings) → Confidentiality → Permits → geodata).
• 🔄 Update data manually: open Weather, pull the screen down (as when updating the feed in social networks).
• 📥 Clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes → Weather → Warehouse.

2. Incorrect location determination

If the app shows the weather for another city:

• 🏙️ Manually add your city through search in Weather.
• 📍 Check the geolocation permissions for the application.
• 🗺️ Turn it off. VPN (It can distort location data).

3.The weather widget is not displayed

If the widget is gone or not added:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📱 Update. MIUI last-minute.
• 🔧 Set up the launcher POCO Launcher or Nova Launcher – They support weather widgets even on budget models.

4.The application crashes or does not open

If Weather is dyed:

• 🔄 Clear the cache and app data.
• 📥 Reinstall the update via Google Play (if the app is updated separately).
• 🛠️ Reset the settings. MIUI before the factory (extreme case).

Weather’s Hidden Features: What the App Can Do, What You Didn’t Know

Many users use Weather only to check the temperature, but there are a few hidden features that make it more useful.

1.Integration with the Mi Home smart home

If you have a Xiaomi Smart Home device (such as a smart thermostat or air conditioner), the Weather app can automatically adjust them to the weather:

• 🌡️ With a sharp warming, the air conditioner will turn on cooling.
• ☔ When rain forecasts, smart watering plants will turn off.
• 💨 In high winds, blinds will close (if connected to Mi Home).

To activate this function:

1. Open Weather and go to the settings.
2. Choose a smart home or automation.
3. Connect the app to your Mi Home account.

2.Weather history

It's a weather archive of the last 30 days, and it's useful if you want to analyze climate change or remember what the weather was like on a particular day, to look at the history.

1. Open Weather and select the right city.
2. Scroll down to the History or Archives block.
3. Select the date of interest.

3.The "On the Street" mode

If you play sports or are often outdoors, turn on the mode of displaying additional data:

• 🌬️ Comfort Index (feeling temperature with wind and humidity in mind).
• 😷 Air quality (level) PM2.5, useful for allergies).
• 🌞 UV index (risk of sunburn).

To activate the mode, go to the application settings and turn on the option Additional data or Active rest mode.

4. Offline mode

If you go to a place without the Internet (for example, a hike), you can download the forecast in advance:

1. Open Weather and select the right city.
2. Put it on the icon «⬇️» (download) in upper right corner.
3. Select a period (for example, 3 or 7 days).

The downloaded data will be available without connecting to the network.

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Xiaomi’s Weather app may be more useful than it sounds. Its smart home integration and hidden features (like weather history or UV index) make it competitive even against popular third-party services.

Alternatives to the standard Weather: when to install another application

While the standard Weather on Xiaomi is quite functional, in some cases it is worth considering alternatives:

If you decide to remove the standard Weather, remember:

• ⚠️ The weather widget on the main screen will stop working.
• ⚠️ Some system features (e.g. automation in Mi Home) may depend on this application.
• ⚠️ On some Xiaomi models, the application cannot be removed without root rights (you can only disable it).

To turn off Weather:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Weather and select Disable.
3. Confirm the action (the application will disappear from the menu, but will remain in the system).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Weather on Xiaomi