How to See How Much Time You Spend in Xiaomi Redmi Apps: All Ways

Have you ever caught yourself thinking that you spend too much time scrolling through TikTok tape or hanging out in Telegram? Xiaomi Redmi smartphones based on the MIUI shell offer several built-in tools to track how many hours (or even minutes) it takes for each app. This information not only helps you understand digital habits, but also allows you to set limits for yourself or children.

Unlike the iPhone, where Screen Time works the same on all models, Redmi's algorithm for collecting statistics depends on the MIUI version (12, 13 or 14) and regional firmware. For example, in Chinese versions of MIUI, some options may be missing or called differently. In this article, we will discuss all available methods - from standard tools to third-party applications - and explain why data may differ from reality.

If you’re using the Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 or any other Android 11+ model, the instructions below will be fine with minor interface differences. For devices with MIUI 11 or below, some features may not be available, as we’ll mention.

1. Built-in statistics on application usage in MIUI

The easiest way to do this is to use the built-in Time of Use (or Digital Wellbeing in global firmware) tool, which not only shows the total screen time, but also the distribution by application, as well as the number of unlocks on the phone.

To open up the statistics:

1. Go to Settings → Time to Use (or Settings → Digital Well-Being and Parental Controls in Global Versions).
2. Click on the chart at the top of the screen – this shows the total usage time for today.
3. Scroll down to the Application Use block where you will see a list of programs with a time indication.

In MIUI 14, the interface is more detailed: you can now see the breakdown by hour (for example, how much time you spent on YouTube in the morning vs. in the evening).

💡

If you don't have "Time of Use" in your settings, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI or check the region of your device. In Chinese firmware, this feature may be called "Screen Time" or hidden in the security menu.

• 📊 Pros: does not require the installation of additional programs, the data is updated in real time.
• ⚠️ Cons: Resets when rebooting the phone (in some versions) MIUI), Does not take into account the time in the background.
• 🔄 Feature: in MIUI 13 and later, you can set limits on apps directly from this menu.

2.How to include weekly statistics and notifications

By default, MIUI only shows the data for the current day, but you can set up weekly reports with weekly comparisons, which helps you track the dynamics.

For activation:

1. Open the Settings. → Time of use → Settings (⚙️).
2. Enable the option of Weekly Report.
3. Select the day of the week (such as Sunday) when you want to receive a notification.

After that, you will see a notification each Monday (or day you chose) comparing the current week to the previous week, such as, “You spent 2 hours less on Instagram this week than you did last week.”

⚠️ Note: If you use dual applications (Dual Apps function in the app) MIUI), The statistics for clones will be counted separately, for example, the time mainly WhatsApp and its duplicate will not be added.

3. Viewing statistics through Battery and performance

Few people know, but the data on application activity is duplicated in the Battery menu, and you can see not only the charge charge, but also the active time of each program, and this method is useful if the standard statistics are reset or unavailable.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Use.
2. Click on Use of Apps (or Details in some versions).
3. At the top of the screen, select the period: Last Charge or Last 24 hours.
4. Scroll through the list – each application will be marked with an Activity Time (e.g., “3h 45m”).

Note that this time may be different from the time you use, for example, if you listened to music on Spotify with the screen off, the battery will take that into account, but the standard statistics will not.

4.Use Google Digital Wellbeing on Xiaomi Redmi If you lack the built-in statistics features MIUI, You can install Google's official app, Digital Wellbeing, which works on all Android 9 smartphones.+, including Redmi, and offers more flexible tools: 📈 Daily and weekly reports with visualization in the form of graphs. ⏱️ Application timers with the ability to set strict limits. 🌙 Sleep Time Mode that blocks distracting notifications. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parental controls to limit children's time in games.To activate: Download Digital Wellbeing from Google Play. Open the app and go through the initial setup. Enable access to usage data in Android settings (Settings) → Annexes → Digital Wellbeing → Permits → Use data). ⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models with Chinese firmware may not show data due to restrictions MIUI. In this case, try changing the device region to India or Europe (via Settings). → Additionally. → Region: Download the app from Google Play|Insert permission "Use data"|Disable embedded statistics MIUI (optionally)|Set up limit notifications-->

5. Third-party applications for detailed analysis

If built-in tools aren't enough, consider third-party solutions that offer advanced reporting, data export, and even integration with other services (like Notion or Google Sheets).-3 tested applications:

Example of StayFree settings:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Grant permission to access usage data (Settings → Apps → StayFree → Permissions).
3. In the main menu, select the Stats tab - here the time for applications for the day / week / month is displayed.
4. To set a limit, click on the application → Set Limit.

Important: Third-party applications may consume additional battery as they require constant access to system logs. If you notice a strong charge consumption, check the battery optimization settings for these programs.

6 How to Check Time in Games Separately

For gamers, Redmi has a tool called Game Turbo, which not only optimizes performance while playing, but also keeps game time statistics, which is useful if you want to track how many hours it took to use Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile.

To look at the data:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
2. Go to the Stats tab (or Game Stats in global firmware).
3. Here you will see a list of games with the time and number of launches.

The Game Turbo also allows you to:

• 🎮 Set limits on playing time (good for kids).
• 🔔 Disable notifications during the game.
• 📊 Export statistics in the form of a screenshot.

⚠️ Note: In some regional versions MIUI (For example, in Chinese, Game Turbo can be disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Game Turbo and click Enable.

7.Why can the data be inaccurate?

Many Xiaomi Redmi users complain that the usage time statistics are not the same as reality, and here are the main reasons for the discrepancy:

• 🔄 Reset after reset: B MIUI 12 and below, the data is zeroed when you turn off the phone.
• 📱 Background activity: Built-in statistics only take into account the time with the screen on. For example, if you listen to a podcast on Google Podcasts with a locked display, this time will not be recorded.
• ⚡ Battery Optimization: If the application is power-saving, its activity may not be taken into account.
• 🔒 Firmware Limitations: In Chinese Versions MIUI Some Digital Well-Being Features Are Deactivated by Default.

To improve accuracy:

1. Turn off auto-cleaning memory in the battery settings.
2. Add monitoring apps (e.g. Digital Wellbeing) to the No Limits list (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization).
3. Update your firmware regularly – newer versions of MIUI improve data collection algorithms.

💡

If you are critically interested in accuracy (for example, for research or strict self-control), use a combination of built-in MIUI tools and a third-party App Usage Tracker app to cross-check the data.

FAQ: Frequent questions