Where to download widgets for Xiaomi: official and third-party sources

Widgets on the screen of Xiaomi smartphone are not just decoration, but a tool for quick access to important information: weather, calendar, notes or smart home management. However, the standard set of widgets in the shell of MIUI is often limited, and users are looking for where to download additional options. In this article, we will analyze official and third-party sources, explain how to safely install widgets, and warn against common errors.

It is important to understand that not all widgets are compatible with the latest versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 14/15 based on Android 13/14). Some custom solutions require root rights or installation via ADB, which may violate warranty.

If you are looking for widgets for a particular model (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 or POCO F5), note that the functionality may vary depending on the firmware version and region. For example, in global versions of MIUI, some system widgets are disabled by default.

1. Xiaomi Official Widgets: Where to Look and How to Install

Xiaomi offers a set of built-in widgets that can be activated without installing third-party apps, which are available through the widget menu on the home screen, to open it:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select "Widgets" (or "Widgets" in the English version).
3. Scroll through the list and drag the desired widget to the screen.

Official options include:

• 🌡️ Weather (with animation and forecast for 7 days)
• 📅 Calendar (with events from Google Calendar or Mi Calendar)
• 🔋 Battery (displays charge level and temperature)
• 🏠 Smart Home (Mi Home Device Management)
• 🎵 Music (playback control player)

If the widget is not on the list, check if it is disabled in the settings. For example, the Step widget (for activity tracking) requires activation in the Mi Fitness app, and some widgets only appear after installing the appropriate applications (for example, Mi Home for managing a smart home).

⚠️ Warning: In the Chinese versions of MIUI (e.g., for Xiaomi 13 Ultra China ROM), some widgets may be missing due to regional restrictions.

2. Xiaomi Thematic Apps With Widgets

Many of Xiaomi’s branded apps come with their own widgets, which can be downloaded from the Mi App Store or Google Play if available in your area.

Once you install the app, the widgets will appear automatically in the widget menu, for example, after installing the Mi Home, you can add a widget to control the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum or Mi Air Purifier.

If the widget is not displayed, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📥 Update the application to the latest version.
• 🔧 Clear the app cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management.

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If the Mi Home widget doesn’t update data, check if the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network with the phone. Some devices (such as Xiaomi Gateways) require a stable Internet connection.

3. Third-party applications for custom widgets

If you don't have enough built-in widgets, you can use third-party apps to customize design, size and functionality.

• 🎨 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker is a widget designer with animation and script support. Suitable for creating unique designs (e.g., iOS-style widgets or Samsung One UI).
• ⚡ UCCW (Ultimate Custom Clock Widget) — specializes in watches and weather widgets. Easy to learn than KWGT. Download.
• 📊 Another Widget is a minimalist widget for weather, time and battery. Optimized for MIUI Download.
• 🏡 Home Widgets are widgets for fast app launch and smart home management. Download.

These applications may require:

• 🔓 Permission to overlay windows (Settings → Special Opportunities → Overlaying windows).
• 📱 Include unknown sources (if you install APK outside of Google Play).
• 🔧 Configure permission for widgets in Settings → Applications → Permissions.

⚠️ Warning: Some custom widgets (especially those from KWGT) may conflict with optimization MIUI, causing freezes. If the widget starts to brake after installing, try turning off the background activity of the app in the battery settings.

Download APK only from verified sources (Google Play, APKMirror)

Check compatibility with the Android version (MIUI 14+ requires Android 12+)

Backup the home screen (via Settings → Home screen → Backup)

Disable battery optimization for the widget application-->

4. Where to download widgets for Xiaomi in APK format

If you don’t have the right widget on Google Play, you can try downloading it in.apk format. However, this comes with risks: viruses, spyware or incompatibility with MIUI. We recommend only verified sources:

• 🛡️ APKMirror is the largest virus-tested directory APK, and it's Xiaomi widgets.
• 🔍 XDA Developers is a developer forum that puts out modified widgets. Example: the Xiaomi section.
• 🌐 The official website KWGT is for downloading premium templates.
• 📦 4PDA is a Russian-language forum with a collection of widgets for MIUI. Example: a widget theme.

When downloading APKs from third-party sites, always check the hash file (MD5/SHA-1) and other users' reviews. For example, on APKMirror, there is a section below each download with comments and screenshots of the interface.

Instructions for installation of APK:

1. Download the file to your phone.
2. Open Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Select a file manager (e.g. Files by Google) and allow installation.
4. Run the downloaded APK and follow the instructions.

5. widgets for smart watches and bracelets Xiaomi

Users of Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch or Redmi Watch can also install additional widgets.

• 📱 Mi Fitness (or Zepp Life for new models) app.
• 🔗 Connected bracelet/watch to smartphone.
• 🛠️ Branded or third-party software for downloading widgets.

The official widgets are installed through Mi Fitness:

1. Open the app and select your device.
2. Go to the "Digitals" or "Widgets" section.
3. Download your favorite option and apply it.

For custom widgets, use:

• 🎨 Amazfit Watchfaces - more than 10,000 dials for Xiaomi Watch and Amazfit.
• 🔧 Notify & Fitness for Mi Band — allows you to install unofficial widgets on the Mi Band 5/6/7.

⚠️ Warning: Installing unofficial widgets on a smartwatch can cause firmware to crash. Check compatibility with your model before experimenting (for example, widgets for the Mi Band 7 won't work for the Mi Band 6).

6 How to Create a Widget for Xiaomi

If you don't find the right widget, you can create it yourself.

• 🖥️ A computer or smartphone with KWGT installed.
• 🎨 Basic skills with graphic editors (e.g. Figma or Photoshop).
• 📚 Knowledge of the basics KLWP/KWGT (markup language for widgets).

Step-by-step:

1. Install KWGT Pro from Google Play.
2. Open the app and select “Create a new widget”.
3. Add elements (text, images, weather forecast) through the toolbar.
4. Configure the data (for example, use the formula $df(HH:mm)$ to display the time).
5. Save the widget and add it to the main screen.

For inspiration, you can use ready-made templates from sites:

• Kustom Rocks is a community of KWGT designers.
• Reddit r/kustom – discussion and examples

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To create dynamic widgets (such as weather animations) you will need to learn KWGT- scripts. Start with simple static designs, and then move on to complex elements.

7. Frequent Widget Problems on Xiaomi and Their Solutions

Xiaomi users often face the following problems:

If the widget stopped working after resetting, try:

1. Remove the widget from the main screen.


2. Clear the app cache in Settings.




3. Reboot the phone.




4. Add the widget again.

For widgets that require internet access (such as weather), check:

• 🌐 Network connection (Wi-Fi or mobile internet).
• 🔒 Location access permissions.
• 🔄 Manually update data (e.g. swipe down on the weather widget).

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