How to adjust the weather on Xiaomi devices: from smartphones to smart watches

Weather widget on Xiaomi devices is one of the most popular tools that allows you to quickly get up-to-date information about temperature, precipitation and other meteorological parameters right on the home screen. However, not all users know how to set it up correctly, especially when it comes to new smartphone models (Redmi Note 13 Pro).+, Xiaomi 14 Ultra or smartwatch (Mi Band 8 Pro, Watch 2 Pro). In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to adjust the weather – from the basic installation of widgets to solving typical problems with updating data.

The peculiarity of the Xiaomi ecosystem is the close integration of services: weather can be displayed not only in a standard application, but also in the app. MIUI Launcher, on a locked screen or even in smart home control panels, but the algorithms of widgets vary depending on the region, firmware version and device model. If you are faced with the fact that the weather is not updated, shows incorrect data or is not at all – here you will find solutions.

1. Basic weather setting on Xiaomi smartphones

On most of the Xiaomi smartphones, including POCO and Redmi) weather widget built into the Weather system application" (com.miui.weather2). To add it to the main screen, follow the following steps:

• 📱 Long pressing in the free place of the main screen → select Widgets.
• 🔍 Scroll through the list to the Weather block (may be called Weather on global firmware).
• 📌 Drag the widget onto the screen. Options available: 4×1 (compact), 4×2 (detail), 5×2 (weekly).
• 📍 Once added, the widget will automatically determine your location. If you want to change the city, tap the widget. → ⚙️ Settings → Cities.

Important: on some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for the European region) the weather widget may not be available by default, in which case it must be activated manually:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the "Weather" and turn on the option to Show the widget.
3. Reset the device.

If the widget never appeared, it may be hidden because of the firmware, in which case, try installing an alternative app (such as AccuWeather or Yahoo Weather) and adding its widget to the screen.

2. adjusting the weather on the locked screen

Many Xiaomi users don't know that you can display weather directly to the lock screen, which is available on most models, but you have to manually enable it.

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Additional Settings → Weather widget.
3. Activate the switch to show the weather.
4. Click Set up to select the displayed data: temperature, humidity, pressure or forecast.

Please note: on some devices (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO M5) This option may not be available due to hardware platform limitations, and the lock widget will not work if the lock widget is not available:

• 🚫 Geolocation disabled for the Weather app".
• 🌐 No Internet connection (widget only updated when the network is active).
• 🔒 Use a third-party launcher (e.g., Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher).

If the widget on the lock does not appear after setting up, try resetting the lock screen settings: Settings → Lock screen → Reset. It won't delete your data, but it will return the standard display settings.

3.Weather on smart watches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

Smart watches and bracelets Xiaomi (Mi Band) 7/8, Watch S3, Watch 2 Pro also supports weather display, but the setting is different from smartphones.The data is synced to the smartphone via the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models).

To adjust the weather on a smartwatch:

1. Install and open the Mi Fitness (or Zepp Life) app on your smartphone.
2. Connect the watch/bracelet to the app via Bluetooth.
3. Go to the Device Profile section → Dial settings.
4. Select a weather-enabled dial (usually marked with an icon ☁️).
5. Return to the main menu of the app and turn on the option of Synchronization of the weather.

Important: the weather on the watch is updated only when you connect to your smartphone. If you turn off Bluetooth or are out of range, the data may become outdated.

• 📶 On the Mi Band 8 Pro, the weather is only displayed on the AOD-The Digs (Always-On Display).
• 🌡️ On the Xiaomi Watch S3 You can configure the display of temperature Celsius or Fahrenheit in the settings of the application.
• 🔄 If the weather doesn’t update, reset the clock (press the power button for 10 seconds).

For models Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro available advanced weather setting through Wear OS. You can add a widget directly to the main screen of the clock:

1. Swipe right on the main screen of the watch.
2. Click Add Tile and select "Weather".
3. Set up the order of displaying the tiles by holding and dragging them.

4. Solving problems with weather updates

One of the most common problems is that the weather widget doesn't update or shows outdated data, and the causes can range from simple network errors to system failures.

If standard methods don’t help, try resetting the Weather app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Weather → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data (this will delete all saved cities).
3. Restart the device and add the widget again.

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If the weather is not updated on Xiaomi with global firmware, try installing the regional version of the Weather app via the APK. For example, for Russia, a version is suitable. com.miui.weather2.ru.

For users POCO Redmi on custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) may require installing a third-party weather app, as the Xiaomi system widget is often missing.

5. Alternative Weather Apps for Xiaomi

If you don’t like the standard weather widget (for example, due to inaccurate data or limited functionality), you can install one of the alternative applications.-5 Verified options for Xiaomi devices:

• 🌤️ AccuWeather - accurate forecast with hourly detail and rainfall radar. Supports widgets for the future. MIUI Launcher.
• ☁️ Yahoo Weather – Minimalist design with beautiful backgrounds, synced with Flickr.
• 🌪️ Windy is the best for visualizing wind, pressure and precipitation, perfect for fishermen and travelers.
• 📊 Weather & Clock Widget – maximum customization of widgets (size, color, fonts).
• 🌍 Google Weather – Built into Google Services, Updated in Real Time.

To install a widget from a third-party application:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Long press on the main screen → Widgets.
3. Find the widget of the desired application (for example, AccuWeather). 4×2) And drag it on the screen.
4. Adjust the displayed parameters (temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.).

Important: Some alternative applications (such as AccuWeather) may consume more battery power due to background synchronization. To reduce consumption, limit background activity in battery settings.

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Third-party weather apps are often more accurate than Xiaomi's standard widget, but can consume more traffic and power.The optimal choice is Yahoo Weather for a balance of accuracy and performance.

6.Setting the weather in Xiaomi's smart home

If you use the Mi Home ecosystem, you can integrate weather into your smart home control panel, which is convenient for automating scenarios like closing curtains when it rains or turning on the heater when the temperature drops.

To add weather to Mi Home:

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to the home page.
2. Slap the icon. + (add) → Other.
3. Select "Weather" and add a widget to the main panel.
4. Adjust the displayed parameters: temperature, humidity, air quality (AQI).

For weather automation:

1. Go to the Automation section → Create a new automation.
2. Select the "Weather" condition (e.g., Temperature). < 10°C).
3. Add an action (e.g., turn on the heater).
4. Save the script.

Note that the weather in Mi Home requires that the smartphone with the app be connected to the Internet, AQI) They may not be available in your area.

7. Optimization of battery consumption when using weather

Weather widgets, especially those with frequent updates, can significantly reduce battery life, and here’s how to minimize battery consumption without losing functionality:

• 🔄 Reduce the refresh rate: in the widget settings, select Update each 3-6 hours instead of hours.
• 📍 Turn off permanent location: Use a fixed city instead of a fixed location. GPS.
• 🚫 Limit background activity: Settings → Battery → Energy management → Weather. → Limit background activity.
• 🌙 Use dark themes of widgets (on the AMOLED-It reduces the energy consumption of the screens).

On devices with MIUI 14+ You can use the function "Smart Limitation":

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery settings.
2. Enable Smart Limit and add the Weather app to the limited list.
3. Choose Balanced or Energy Saving mode.

For smartwatches (Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch) turn off weather synchronization in the background:

1. Open Mi Fitness. → Device profile → Settings → Synchronization of data.
2. Turn off the option of Auto Sync Weather.
3. Update the data manually with a swipe down on the dial.

8. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even after you set up the weather widget correctly, here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

• ❌ No data error – check the Internet connection and permissions for the Weather app (geolocation, network access).
• ❌ The widget disappears after the reboot - reset the launcher settings: Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• ❌ Wrong City – manually add the desired city in the Weather app and install it as the main city.
• ❌ The app won’t open – reinstall it via Google Play or update the firmware MIUI.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting your network settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
2. Confirm the reset and restart the device.
3. Add the weather widget again.

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On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) The weather widget may conflict with the theme of the design. Try changing the theme to the standard one in Settings → Registration.

For devices with root rights (root), you can manually change the source of weather data by editing the file /data/data/com.miui.weather2/shared_prefs/weather_prefs.xml. However, this method requires technical knowledge and can lead to failures.

⚠️ Note: If you use custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu or LineageOS), the weather widget may not work due to the lack of Xiaomi services.In this case, install a third-party app, such as Good Weather or 1Weather.

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