Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO offer several built-in ways to create reminders, from simple alarm clocks to smart geolocated notifications. But many users are unaware of half of these features, limiting themselves to the standard Watch app. Meanwhile, MIUI 14+ has the ability to link reminders to specific contacts from the phone book — a notification will be duplicated in the messenger when communicating with this person.
In this guide, we’ll break down all the current techniques, from basic to hidden firmware chips, learn how to set up a one-time or repeated reminder, tie it to a place on the map, sync it with the Google calendar, and what third-party apps can replace standard tools. Instructions are tested on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5 models with the latest MIUI updates.
1. Reminder via the Clock app (Alarm + Timer)
The most obvious, but not always convenient, way to do this is to use the built-in Clock app, which allows you to create both one-time alarms and repeating reminders with flexible settings, the main advantage is that it works even when the Internet is off and does not require registration.
To create a reminder:
- 🕒 Open the Clock app** (icon with dial on the home screen).
- 🔔 Go to the "Alarm" tab** (bottom of the screen).
- ➕ Press the button. + lower-right.
- ⏰ Set a time, select repetition days (if necessary) and add reminder text in the "Tag" field»**.
- 🎵 If you wish, set the melody of the signal in the section "Alarm clock sound»**.
The downside to this method is limited functionality, for example, you can't attach a photo or geolocation to a reminder, but the alarm will work even if the phone is in Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, unless you have disabled this option in the settings.
⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) post-update MIUI 14 you can't add text tags to your alarm clocks, in which case you can use alternative methods from the following sections.
Make sure your phone time is synchronized with the network | Check the alarm volume in the settings | Turn off Do Not Disturb mode for important reminders |Set a unique tune for each alarm clock-->
2.Smart reminders in Notes (with geolocation and photos)
Xiaomi’s Notes app not only saves text, but also creates reminders with a place or time, which is convenient if you need to remember to do something on your way home or at work, for example, you can set up a “Buy Milk” notification that will work when you drive to the supermarket.
Instructions:
- Open Notes** and create a new entry (button + below).
Keep a note.
The advantage of this method is that you can add photos, voice recordings or checklists to a reminder, for example, you can create an IKEA Shopping note with a photo of the goods you want and link it to a store on a map. Minus: Geolocation reminders require GPS enabled and location access for the Notes app.
Time (alarm clocks, timers)| Location (geo triggers)| Contact-linked | Calendar-synchronized | I don't use reminders-->
3. Reminders via Calendar (synchronization with Google)
If you use Google services, it’s best to create reminders through a standard Calendar, which will automatically sync with your account and display on other devices (like a laptop or tablet), which is suitable for business meetings, birthdays or long-term tasks.
How to add an event:
- 📅 Open the Calendar app** (if not available, download it from Google Play).
An important nuance: if you use multiple Google accounts, make sure that the event is saved to the desired calendar. To do this, click on the Calendar box** and select the correct account before saving, you can also customize color tags for different types of events (work, personal affairs, etc.).
| Method | Pluses | Cons | Synchronization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alarm clock ("The clock") | It works without the Internet, a simple interface | No link to place or contacts | Only on this device. |
| Geolocation notes | You can add photos, voice recordings. | Requires GPS, limited radius of operation | Only in MIUI-account |
| Google Calendar | Synchronization with other devices, flexible settings | You need to register with Google, take up a place in the cloud | Between all devices with this account |
4. Reminders via Google Assistant (voice commands)
If you're too lazy to set up reminders manually, you can use Google Assistant, which can create notifications by time, place, or even when you're communicating with a specific person, for example, you can say, "OK, Google, remind me to water the flowers when I get home," and the system automatically attaches the task to your home address.
How it works:
- Activate Google Assistant with a long press on the Home button or a voice command, OK, Google.**
The assistant will offer to confirm the creation of a reminder - agree.
Voice reminders are automatically synced to Google Keep and Google Calendar, and can be edited or deleted through these apps. The main advantage of the method is speed: you don't have to adjust anything manually. Minus: geolocation reminders require constant access to location, which consumes battery life.
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If voice input is not working, check the language settings in Google Assistant. Go to Settings → Language → Russian (Russia) and make sure the right region is selected.
5 Third-party applications: best alternatives
If you don't have enough of Xiaomi's standard tools, you can install customized reminder apps that offer advanced features: repetitive tasks, priorities, integration with other services, and even analytics of completed tasks.-3 tested:
- 📌 TickTick* supports repetitive tasks, checklists, geolocation reminders, and even a Pomodoro timer for productivity.
To avoid overloading your phone, choose one app and use it all the time. For example, TickTick is for complex subtasks, and Microsoft To Do is for simple to-do lists. Before installing, check the reviews on Google Play: some apps may slow down on budget Redmi models.
⚠️ Note: When you first run third-party reminder apps, they will ask for permissions to access notifications, calendar and location. Don't refuse — without these permissions, functionality will be limited. if it requests access to SMS or contacts without explanation, it is better to refuse installation.
How to transfer reminders from one application to another?
6. Hidden chips MIUI: Reminders via “Fast Teams” and “Smart Assistant»
MIUI hides a few useful reminder features that few people know about. For example, in the Quick Commands section (Settings → Special Opportunities → Quick Commands), you can set up a gesture to quickly add a task. And Smart Assistant (Settings → Memory and Digital Well-Being → Smart Assistant) can analyze your habits and offer reminders automatically.
How to set up a Smart Assistant** for automatic reminders:
- Go to Settings → Memory and Digital Well-Being → Smart Assistant.
- Enable the option of "Reminders of important events"**.
- Set up the parameters: 📅 Birthdays of contacts** – the assistant will remind the day before the event. ⏰ Regular activities* – for example, if you call your parents every night, the system will prompt you to create a reminder. 📱 Screen time** – you can set a limit and get notifications when you sit on social media for too long.
Another hidden possibility is reminders through the Weather widget.** If you add a weather widget to the home screen, you click on the magnifying glass icon (🔍) In the upper right corner, you can quickly create a reminder note, which is convenient when you want to keep the idea on the go».
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Smart Assistant is only available on devices with MIUI 13 and later, and older firmware versions (MIUI 12 and below) may not have this partition or may not work properly.
7.How to manage reminders: editing, disabling, exporting
So, creating a reminder is half the battle, and it's important to be able to manage it, to move it, to duplicate it, to delete it if it's no longer relevant, and here's how to do it in different applications.
- 🕒 Alarm clocks ("Clock"): To turn off: swipe the alarm to the left of the list and click "Delete"** To edit: tap the alarm clock and change the time or mark.
- 📝 Notes with reminders: Open the note → tap the bell icon (⏰) → Select “Delete Reminder”** or change the settings.
- 📅 Google Calendar: Slip the Event → «Edit»** → Change date/time or delete to export: Settings → Import and export → Export (save.ics file).
If the reminders stop coming, check out:
- Are not notifications for the application disabled in the settings (Settings → Applications → Application Management → [app name] → Notifications).
- Is it worth the phone in the mode “Do not disturb”** (check in the notification curtain).
- Is there any time lost on the device (set up automatic synchronization in Settings → Additional → Date and time).