How to Put a Sound Reminder on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Make a Perfect Day

Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI HyperOS offers several ways to create a reminder with an audible alert for a specific day – from a standard calendar to smartwatches and third-party apps. But not all users know how to set up automatic playback of a tune at a given time, especially if you need to consider repetitive events or individual sounds for different reminders.

In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from the basic functions of the Calendar and the Watch to the hidden features of the Google Assistant and specialized utilities like TickTick or Todoist. Special attention will be paid to the setting of the audio signal - how to choose a tune from the system, and download your own through the file system. And also tell you why sometimes reminders work without sound and how to fix it.

1. Reminder via the standard Xiaomi Calendar

The built-in Calendar app (date icon) is the most reliable way to create a sound event, because it's integrated into the system and works even when the Internet is off.

1. Open Calendar → press + in the lower right corner.
2. Select Event (not "Task" - it has no sound!).
3. Please specify the name, date and time (exact hour and minutes).
4. Slip it on the Reminder Field → Choose in 5 minutes (or other interval).
5. Turn on the Sound switch and select the tune from the list (for example, Alarm by default).
6. Save the event with the Ready button.

⚠️ Note: If your calendar settings are disabled sync with Mi Account, events may disappear after a phone reset. → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronize and enable the option for the calendar.

Exact time (not "all day")

Selected the sound of the alert (not "Without sound")

Included is a reminder for 5-30 minute

Synchronization with Mi Account is active-->

The standard calendar allows you to create a repeating event (daily, weekly, etc.), but the sound will be the same for all reminders. If you need different tunes, use the methods in the following sections.

2. Quick reminder via the Watch app

The Watch (dial icon) app in Xiaomi hides the reminder alarm function, which is suitable for one-off events. Unlike the calendar, you can choose any tune from the phone's memory, including your audio files.

Instructions:

• 🕒 Open the clock. → Go to the alarm tab.
• 🔔 Press. + → Choose the time and day (for example, May 25, 14:30 p.m).
• 🎵 In the field, tap the sound Add sound → Select your system melody or file (formats.mp3,.wav).
• 📝 In the tag field, enter the text of the reminder (for example, "Buy tickets").
• 🔄 Turn off the Repeat option if the event is a one-off event.
• ✅ Save the alarm clock.

💡 Useful tip: If you want vibration along with sound, turn it on in the alarm settings (Vibration) → This is true for the Redmi Note 12 models, POCO X5 and newer, where the vibration motor supports different patterns.

3. Voice reminder via Google Assistant

If you’re more comfortable talking than manually setting up, use Google Assistant, a method that works for quick voice-approved reminders, but requires an active internet connection.

Algorithm:

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
2. Say to the command, "Remind me [what to do] [date and time]." Example: "Remind me to call my mom on May 30th at 18:00."
3. The assistant will offer to confirm the time and ask if it needs sound. Say, "Yes, with sound."
4. The reminder will appear in Google Calendar and will be duplicated in the system tray.

⚠️ If the assistant answers after the command "It was not possible to create a reminder", check it:

• 🔄 Is Google Account Sync enabled (Settings) → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of data).
• 📶 Is there any internet access (the assistant is not working offline).
• 🎤 Permissions for Google App (Settings) → Annexes → Google → Permits → Microphone).

Voice reminders are convenient for spontaneous tasks, but are not suitable if you need:

• 🔕 Select a specific melody (there will be a system sound).
• 🔄 Set up a repeating event (only one-time).
• 📱 Save a reminder locally (linked to a Google Account).

Standard Xiaomi Calendar

Annex Clock (Alarm clock)

Google Assistant (voice)

Third-party applications (TickTick, Todoist)

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4. Advanced reminders in TickTick or Todoist

If Xiaomi’s standard tools aren’t enough, install specialized task management apps that support:

• 🎶 Individual sounds for each reminder.
• 🔄 Flexible repetitions (e.g., "every third Monday").
• 📌 Geolocation triggers (remind you when you arrive home).
• 📊 Categories and tags for sorting tasks.

TickTick setting:

1. Install TickTick from Google Play.
2. Create a task → Give the date and time.
3. Slap the icon. 🔔 → Choose a reminder.
4. Turn on the Sound option and select a tune (you can upload yours to Settings). → Reminders → Sounds).
5. Save the task.

🔹 Todoist: Integration with Xiaomi Smart Home, for example, you can configure that when a reminder is triggered, Yeelight smart light is turned on.

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TickTick has a smart reminder function that will repeat until you have completed a task.

5. Reminders via Mi Fit (for Xiaomi smartwatches)

If you have a Mi Band or a Xiaomi Watch, you can set a reminder right on the watch, and it will be duplicated by the vibration and sound on the phone.

1. Connect your watch to your phone via Mi Fit or Zepp Life.
2. Open the app. → Go to Profile. → Reminders.
3. Choose an alarm clock or an event → time and day.
4. Activate the Sound option on your phone.
5. Save the settings – synchronization will happen automatically.

⚠️ Attention: On the Mi Band 7/8 Xiaomi Watch 2 The sound is only played on the phone, the watch itself vibrates. S3 and newer voice reminders available through the clock speaker.

📌 Important: If the reminder doesn't work:

• Check if sync is enabled in Mi Fit (Settings) → Notifications → Synchronization of events).
• Make sure there is enough charge on the watch (below 10% some features are turned off).
• Reconnect the watch to your phone via Bluetooth.

6 Why the Reminder Doesn't Sound: 5 Reasons and Solutions

A common problem is that the reminder appears in the status bar, but there is no sound. Here are the main reasons and ways to eliminate them:

🔧 Additional diagnostics:

• 🔊 Check the overall volume level (Loudness) → Media).
• 🛠️ Reset the Calendar app settings (Settings) → Annexes → Calendar → Warehouse → Drop it).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes helps with system service failures.

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If the problem is repeated, try creating an event in another application (e.g., in a Watch instead of a Calendar) to help you determine if the error is related to a particular service.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi