How to find an alarm clock on your Xiaomi phone: where to look and how to set up

You've just bought a Xiaomi smartphone or upgraded your MIUI firmware, and now you can't find where the alarm is hiding? Don't worry, this is a problem that many users are familiar with. The fact is that depending on the version of the shell and the phone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13, etc.), the location of the application may differ, and the manufacturer periodically changes the interface, which makes it even more difficult to find.

In this article, we will not only show where the alarm clock is in the Xiaomi phone, but also analyze all possible ways to open it - from the standard shortcut to the phone. Desktop to hidden settings. You’ll also learn how to add an alarm widget to the home screen, why the app might disappear after an update, and what to do if the alarm clock doesn’t. The instructions are valid for all modern versions. MIUI 12-14 and brand models.

1. Standard alarm clock location in MIUI

In most cases, the app Clock is in the main app menu, so you can open it:

1. Swipe your finger up from the bottom of the screen to open a list of all installed programs.
2. Scroll down the list or use the search (the magnifier at the top of the screen).
3. Enter the word “clock” or “alarm clock” in the search box.
4. Click on the app icon (usually a green watch with a bell).

If the icon is missing, it may be hidden in the Tools folder or Google. Check out these categories - sometimes Xiaomi groupes system utilities automatically.

On some models (e.g., POCO F4 or Redmi 10C), the alarm can be integrated into the Clock app.

• 🔍 Open the “Clock” from the app menu.
• 🔔 In the bottom panel, select the "Alarm clock" tab (usually the far right).
• ⚙️ If there is no tab, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and check the settings.

2. Quick access via a widget on the desktop

So, to avoid looking for an alarm every time you go to the menu, you can add a widget to the home screen, which will save you time and make it easier to manage:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop with your finger.
2. In the menu that appears, select “Widgets”.
3. Scroll through the list to the Tools Clock section.
4. Find the alarm widget (usually 4×1 or 4×2) and drag it to the screen.

The widget allows:

• ⏰ Quickly turn on/off alarms.
• 🔔 Set the time and days of repetition.
• 🎵 Select the signal melody.

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If the widget doesn't show up, update the Watch app through the Google Play Store.Occasionally, after a MIUI update, system widgets temporarily disappear but return after a phone restart.

On Xiaomi with MIUI 14, the alarm widget might look different — like a miniature watch with a + button to add a new signal. If you can’t find one, try an alternative way:

⚠️ Warning: Some firmware (e.g., the global version for POCO) may not have an alarm widget, in which case use the Clock app shortcut or set third-party alarms from the Play Store.

3. Search through the notification panel (quick settings)

Few people know, but MIUI has a hidden way to open the alarm directly from the notification panel.

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Swipe down again to turn the full panel around.
3. Find the alarm icon among the quick switches. If it's not there, click on the pencil (Edit) and add it to the active elements.
4. Click on the icon – the Clock app will open on the “Alarm clock” tab.

This method works on most models, including the Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11 and POCO X3 Pro. However, some firmware (such as Chinese) icons may not be available.

4.Where to look for an alarm clock on different Xiaomi models

Depending on the phone model and MIUI version, the location of the alarm clock may vary, and the following table shows the current data for popular devices:

If your model is not in the table, use the universal method:

• 🔎 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 In the search box, type "clock" or "alarm clock."
• 🔗 Click on the app you found and select Open.

5 Why the alarm clock disappeared after the MIUI update

One of the most common problems is that the alarm clock disappears after a firmware update, and this can happen for several reasons:

1. Reset the launcher settings. After the MIUI update, sometimes the desktop settings are reset, and the alarm icon disappears from the screen.
2. Delete system application: If you used garbage cleaning software (like Clean Master), they could delete the cache or data from the Watch app.
3. Custom firmware conflict: On unofficial firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU), system applications may not work properly.

To get the alarm clock back:

Check the Tools folder in the app menu

Update the app “Clock” in the Play Store

Reset the launcher settings (Settings → Desktop → Reset)

Reboot the phone

Set a third-party alarm (e.g. Google Clock)

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If nothing helps, try restoring the system application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select "Show all apps."
3. Find the Clock and click on it.
4. Select “Restore” (if the button is active) or “Clear the cache”.

⚠️ Warning: On some firmware (e.g. Chinese), the alarm can be replaced by a local Mi Clock app that does not support Russian, in which case it is better to install Google Clock from the Play Store.

6. Alternative ways to set an alarm clock

If the standard Xiaomi alarm clock doesn’t work or you don’t like it, you can use alternative methods:

Method 1: Google Clock (for phones with Google services)

The Google Clock app is pre-installed on most global versions of Xiaomi.

• 🎵 A wide range of tunes and the ability to upload your own sounds.
• 🌍 Sync with your Google account (alarm clocks are saved when you change your phone).
• 📊 Sleep statistics and a smart alarm clock that adjusts to sleep phases.

To take advantage of it:

1. Open the Play Store and search for Google Clock.
2. Install or update the app.
3. Start it and set the alarm through an intuitive interface.

Method 2: Voice assistant

If you are lazy to look for an alarm clock in the menu, you can use voice commands:

• 🎤 Say, "OK Google, set the alarm for 7am" (for Google Assistant).
• 🤖 Or, "Hi Siri, wake me up at 8:00" (if you have Xiaomi with Siri installed through third-party launchers).

The voice alarm is convenient when hands are busy or the phone is far away, but make sure that:

• 🔋 The phone is connected to charging (otherwise the assistant may not work due to battery savings).
• 📶 There is Internet access (for Google Assistant).

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If Xiaomi’s standard alarm clock doesn’t suit, the best alternatives are Google Clock (for account sync) and Sleep as Android (for sleep tracking).

7 What to do if the alarm clock does not work

You set your alarm clock, but it doesn't ring at the scheduled time?

If the alarm is still not working, follow the following steps:

Check if the phone is switched off.

Make sure the alarm is saved (click "Done" or "Save")

Reboot the phone

Update the Clock app

Reset the application settings (Settings → Apps → Watch → Storage → Reset)

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On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 9A), the alarm may fail due to battery optimization. To fix this, add the Watch app to the exceptions:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Optimization.
2. Find the “Clock” in the list and select “No Limits”.
3. Also disable Auto-Optimization for this application.

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