Where to look for a timer on Xiaomi devices: smartphones, TV and smart appliances

You're trying to find a timer on your Xiaomi device, but you can't tell where it's hidden? This problem is familiar to many users -- especially those who have recently switched brands or got a new device. The timer may be used for a variety of tasks, from cooking to controlling time in training. But depending on the Xiaomi model (smartphone, TV, smartwatch or speaker), its location and functionality are significantly different.

In this article, we will discuss all possible options: where to look for a standard timer in MIUI, how to turn it on Xiaomi TV, where the stopwatch is located in the Mi Band smartwatch, and even how to set the shutdown timer on devices with HyperOS. You will also learn about hidden chips that the manufacturer does not always advertise, but which can greatly simplify the use of the timer in everyday life.

Xiaomi timer: where to look in MIUI and HyperOS

On Xiaomi smartphones, the timer is built into the standard Clock app, but its location can vary depending on the firmware version: MIUI 12/13/14 or the new HyperOS. The latter interface has been significantly redesigned, so users are often lost.

To open the timer on your smartphone:

• 📱 Open the app "Clock" (icon with dial).
• 🔍 In the lower menu, select the tab "Timer" (an hourglass icon).
• ➕ Press on. + in the upper right corner to create a new timer.
• ⚙️ For additional settings (sound, vibration, repetition), tap the created timer.

With HyperOS (starting with Xiaomi 14 and Redmi Note 13), the interface has become more minimalist. Now the Timer tab can be hidden behind a swipe to the right in the home screen of the Watch app. If you can't see it right away, swipe the screen to the left.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The Watch app can be replaced by Google Clock by default, in which case the timer is in the same place but with a different design. To return the standard app, go to Settings. → Annexes → Silence → Watch and choose MIUI Clock.

How to find a timer on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV)

Xiaomi TVs have a different timer than smartphones, and it's built into system settings and can be used for two purposes:

1. Shutdown timer – Automatic shutdown of TV after a given time.
2. Sleep timer: A gradual decrease in brightness before switching off (not available on all models).

To set the shutdown timer:

1. Press the "Menu" button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → System → Shutdown timer.
3. Select a time (15 minutes to 4 hours) or set "Off Scheduled" for daily automatic shutdown.

On new models (e.g. Xiaomi TV Q2 2023), the path may be different:

Settings → Smart functions → Timer → Shutdown

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If the TV timer is not working properly, try resetting the time settings to Settings → Date and time → Network Synchronization. Often the problem lies in the failure of the system clock.

Timer in Xiaomi smart watches and bracelets (Mi Band, Watch)

In wearable devices, Xiaomi timer is integrated into firmware, but access to it depends on the model. For example, in Mi Band 7/8 and Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro functionality is different.

For the Mi Band 6/7/8:

• 🔄 Scroll the screen to the right to the "More" section").
• ⏱️ Select the Timer icon (hourglass).
• ➕ Set the time with swipes up/down and confirm by clicking on the screen.

On the Xiaomi Watch S1/S2, the timer is in the main app menu (watch icon) and there is also a stopwatch and alarm clock in individual tabs.

⚠️ Note: On the Mi Band 5 and older models, the timer is not in the default firmware. It can only be added through third-party apps like Notify & Fitness or Mi Band Master, but this requires manual firmware and can void the warranty.

Synchronize the bracelet with the Mi Fitness app|Update the firmware to the latest version|Check for the "Timer" tab in the menu|If necessary, install third-party software-->

Hidden Timer Features on Xiaomi: What You Didn't Know

In addition to the basic functionality, the timer on Xiaomi devices hides several useful chips, about which few people know:

• 🔔 Individual sounds for each timer: In the “Clock” application on a smartphone, you can assign a unique signal for different timers (for example, one sound for the kitchen, another for training).
• 🔄 Cyclical timer: B MIUI 14+ It is possible to adjust the timer repeat up to 10 times in a row - convenient for interval training.
• 📱 Voice control: On HyperOS models, the timer can be started by voice via XiaoAI (say: "Put the timer on 15 minutes").
• 🌙 Night mode: On some TVs, the shutdown timer can be tied to the "Do Not Disturb" mode so that the screen goes off gradually.

HyperOS smartphones also featured Focus Timer, which blocks social media notifications while the timer is running, activated in the Clock settings in the Additional → Concentration Mode.

Xiaomi Timer Problems: Why It Doesn’t Work and How to Fix It

Sometimes the timer on Xiaomi devices may not be right, not to fire, reset or not save settings, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the settings of the Clock app:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Watch → Storage → Reset

On models with HyperOS, after resetting the timer, you may need to re-assign the Mi Account, otherwise the voice control function will stop working.

Alternative applications for timer on Xiaomi

If you don't like the standard timer, you can install third-party applications with advanced functionality.-3 tested:

• ⏰ Timer Plus supports an unlimited number of timers with individual names and colors.
• 🎵 Sound Timer – allows you to set your own tunes for each timer (for example, your favorite song).
• 🏋️ Interval Timer - a specialized application for training with customizable intervals (warm-up, exercise, rest).

For installation:

1. Go to the Google Play Store or Mi App Store.
2. Enter the name of the application in the search.
3. Click "Install" and provide the necessary permissions.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Timer Plus) require permission to "Map on Other Windows" to run the widget.

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The side of the timer app often offers more features than the standard one, but may consume extra battery due to background activity.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the timer on Xiaomi