How to put a reminder on the phone Xiaomi: all the ways

Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO offer several built-in ways to create reminders, from the standard Notes app to voice commands via Google Assistant. But not everyone knows how to make the most of these tools, such as whether you can put a reminder on a specific location (geolocation), how to sync notifications between devices, or why sometimes alerts don't work.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 working methods for creating reminders, from basic to advanced, including hidden MIUI features. You’ll learn how to set up repeat notifications, use home screen widgets, and even automate the process with Automation in your system settings. And at the end, answer frequent questions like why reminders from Notes don’t show up in Google’s calendar and how to fix it.

Method 1: Standard Notes app (built into MIUI)

The easiest and most reliable way to use the Notes app is preinstalled, which is available on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the model and version of MIUI. The main advantage is that reminders are synchronized with your Mi Account account, so they will be available even after a phone reset or when you change your device.

To create a reminder:

1. Open the Notes app** (yellow notebook icon).
2. Click on the + icon in the lower right corner.
3. Enter the text of the reminder (for example, Buy milk in the Five).
4. Slip the bell icon** (right of the input field).
5. Choose a date and time or place (geolocation).
6. Click Save ** - the reminder is activated automatically.

If you need a repeat reminder (e.g. every Monday), select Repeat and specify the frequency: daily, weekly, or monthly. Note: geolocation reminders only work when GPS is turned on and the app accesses the location.

Is the Internet enabled (for synchronization)| Is location access allowed (for geo-reminders)| Is the app updated to the latest version | Are Notifications for Notes enabled in your phone settings-->

⚠️ Warning: If you delete the reminder note, the alert itself will also disappear. To cancel the reminder without deleting the note, open it, press the bell and select Delete the reminder.

Method 2: Google Calendar (synchronize with other devices)

If you use Google services, it’s easier to put reminders through Google Calendar, and the main advantage is that they will be duplicated on all devices where you are logged in under the same account (for example, on your phone, tablet and computer), and you can also customize color tags for different types of events.

Instructions:

• 📅 Open Google Calendar (if not, download from Play Market).
• 🔘 Press the badge «+»** In the lower right corner, select a reminder.

To make reminders from Google Calendar appear on the lock screen, check the notification settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Google Calendar → Notifications.
2. Turn on the option to Show on the lock screen.
3. Set notifications to high priority.

Standard Notes Xiaomi|Google Calendar|Siri/Google Assistant | Third-party apps (e.g. Todoist) | I don't use reminders-->

Method 3: Voice Reminders via Google Assistant

If you're too lazy to type in manually, you can use voice commands, like Google Assistant (pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones) or Alice from Yandex, and voice reminders are convenient when you're driving or doing chores.

Examples of Google Assistant Commands:

• 🎤 Okay, Google, remind me to take out the trash at 20:00.
• 🎤 Set an alarm for tomorrow at 7am with a reminder to collect documents»
• 🎤 Remind me to buy bread when I am near the Magnit store (works if geolocation is enabled)

To activate voice control:

1. Hold the Home button (or say OK Google).

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If Google Assistant doesn’t recognize your voice, go to its settings (Settings → Google → Services on Device → Voice Match) and retrain the voice model.

Voice reminders are automatically added to Google Calendar, so you can edit it, but keep in mind that if you turn off sync with Google, those reminders will disappear.

Method 4: Reminders Widget on the Home Screen

If you often forget to check notifications, add the Reminders widget to the home screen, which displays the upcoming events from Notes or Google Calendar in real time, which is convenient for visual control without having to open apps.

How to add a widget:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
3. Find the Reminder widget (from Xiaomi) or Calendar (from Google).

Xiaomi's widget shows:

• 🔔 The closest reminders from the "Notes».
• ⏳ Time to activate.
• 📍 Geolocation triggers (if configured).

Google Calendar widget is more functional: it displays day/week/month events, supports scroll and color tags, and to update the widget, swipe down on it (as in updating the page).

Method 5: Automating reminders through Automation Mode

For advanced users: MIUI has a hidden function called Automation Mode** (Settings → Special Opportunities → Automation Mode) that allows you to create conditional reminders, for example, you can set a notification:

• 🔋 When the battery charge drops below 20%.
• 📶 When connecting to a specific Wi-Fi network (for example, at work).
• 🕒 At certain times, but only on weekdays.

Example of setting up automation to remind you of charging:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Automation Mode → Create a rule.
2. Select the condition: Battery charge → Less than 20%.
3. Add action: Show notification.
4. Enter text (e.g., Put your phone on charge!).
5. Keep the rule.

Automation works in the background and doesn't require running apps. However, it consumes a little more battery, so don't abuse a lot of rules.

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Automation mode is only available on smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, and older versions (MIUI 11 and below) may not have this feature.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes reminders don't work or they don't, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

1. Reminders don't come:

• 🔕 Check if notifications for the application are disabled (Settings) → Annexes → Notes/Calendar → Notifications).
• 🔄 Make sure that sync with your account (Mi Account or Google) is enabled).
• 📵 If Do Not Disturb mode is used, add the app to the exceptions.

2. Geolocation reminders do not work:

• 📍 Enable the exact location in the settings (Settings) → Location → Regime. → High precision).
• 🔄 Update your location data in Google Maps (open the app and wait for the coordinates to be determined).
• 🚫 Check if access to geodata is blocked for the Notes app».

3. Reminders from Notes are not displayed in Google Calendar:

It's normal behavior -- Notes and Google Calendar are different services. To sync them, export notes manually:

1. Open the reminder note.
2. Click Share and select Google Calendar.

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your phone to factory settings without backing up, all local reminders (not synced to Mi Account or Google) will be deleted.Always check backups before resetting!

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