How to make a reminder on Xiaomi: all ways (with photo)

Forgetting important things? Xiaomi smartphones offer a few built-in reminder tools, from the standard MIUI Calendar to Google Assistant voice commands. In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways, including the hidden features of HyperOS, which work even without the Internet.

It takes less than a minute to set up reminders on Xiaomi, but many users miss out on useful chips. For example, did you know that you can link a reminder to a geolocation (it will work when you get to the store) or set up repeated notifications at flexible intervals? We tested all methods on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS - and are ready to share life hacks.

1. Standard MIUI Calendar: Basic Method

Each Xiaomi smartphone has a Calendar app (date icon) that supports notification reminders, recurring events, and sync with Google Account, and the main advantage is that it works without internet after the first setup.

To create a reminder:

1. Open Calendar → press + in the lower right corner.
2. Choose a reminder (not an "event").
3. Fill in the fields: name, date/time, repetition (daily/weekly).
4. Click Save – the notification will arrive 10 minutes before the specified time (you can change in advance in the event settings).

⚠️ Note: If reminders don't come, check out:

• 🔕 Are not notifications disabled for the Calendar: Settings → Annexes → Calendar → Notifications.
• 🔄 Sync: In Calendar settings, enable sync with Google or Mi Account.
• 📵 Do Not Disturb: It can block notifications. Check in the curtain or in Settings → Sound and vibration.

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2. Voice reminders via Google Assistant

If you are too lazy to open applications, use the voice assistant. Google Assistant on Xiaomi supports commands in Russian and can create reminders with a time or place.

Examples of teams:

• 🗣️"Okay, Google, remind me to buy milk at 18:00".
• 🗣️"Okay, Google, remind me to call my mom when I'm home".
• 🗣️"Okay, Google, add a customer appointment for tomorrow at 10:00 a.m".

To activate the assistant:

1. Long press on the Home button (if enabled in the settings).
2. Or say “OK, Google” (you need to turn on voice launch in the assistant settings).

⚠️ Warning: Voice reminders require an internet connection and geodata access enabled to be positioned. If the assistant doesn't respond, check:

Settings → Google → Settings for Google apps → Search, Assistant and Voice → Voice Assistant → Turn on “OK Google”.

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If Google Assistant doesn’t understand your command, try to make it simpler: instead of “Remind me of my birthday in 3 days,” say “Remind me of my birthday on May 15.”

3. Reminders via Mi Home (for smart devices)

If you have Xiaomi smart devices (lamps, sockets, robot vacuum cleaner), you can set reminders through the Mi Home app, for example, the lamp will flash at a set time, or the robot vacuum cleaner will report an event with a voice.

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Home → select a device (e.g. Yeelight).
2. Go to Automation. → Create → Reminder.
3. Specify the time, day of the week and action (flashing of the lamp, beeping).
4. Save the script.

Advantages of the method:

• 💡 Visual reminders (light) are more noticeable than sound.
• 🔊 It works even if the phone is discharged (control goes through the router).
• 🤖 You can combine with other devices (for example, turn on the kettle through a smart socket).

4. Notes Reminders (Xiaomi Notes)

Xiaomi’s Notes app not only stores texts, but also creates reminders to specific entries, convenient for to-do lists with notifications.

How to set up:

1. Open Notes → Create a new note or select an existing one.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Reminder.
3. Select a date/time or place (e.g., “Remind me when I’ll be at work”).
4. Save – the notification will come in the form of a push message.

Features:

• 📝 Reminder is tied to a specific note – convenient for Shopping-list.
• 🔄 You can set up repeated notifications (for example, every Monday).
• 🌐 Syncs with Mi Cloud if option is enabled in settings.

5. Hidden HyperOS features for reminders

HyperOS, a replacement for MIUI 14+, has added advanced time management tools, including smart reminders that analyze your schedule and suggest optimal time to do things.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Reminders and timers.
2. Activate the option "Intelligent reminders".
3. Allow access to calendar and messages (for schedule analysis).

What HyperOS does:

• ⏰ Automatically carries reminders if you are busy (based on calendar).
• 📍 Invites to create a reminder when mentioning the time/date in the messages (SMS/Telegram).
• 🔄 Synced with Mi Band – vibration on hand duplicates notification.

⚠️ Note: The feature does not work on all models:

Xiaomi 14/14 Pro, Xiaomi 13T/13T Pro, Redmi K60 Ultra, POCO F6 Pro and newer (with HyperOS 1.0+).

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Smart reminders in HyperOS save time by automatically adjusting to your schedule, but you need access to personal data (calendar, messages) to work.

6. Alternative Reminder Applications

If Xiaomi’s standard tools aren’t enough, try third-party apps. We tested 5 popular services and picked the best ones:

🔹 How to choose?

• If you need a simple todo list → Microsoft To Do.
• If geolocation is important → TickTick (paid) or Google Keep (free).
• If you work with Outlook → Microsoft To Do.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

So, no reminders? Let's look at the common mistakes and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Notifications are not shown.

• ✅ Check the Settings. → Annexes → [Calendar/Notes] → Notifications.
• ✅ Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode or add a Calendar to exceptions.
• ✅ Restart your phone – sometimes helps with system failures.

Problem 2: Reminders don't work in time.

• ✅ Check the time zone in settings: Settings → Additionally. → Date and time.
• ✅ Turn off automatic time synchronization if it gets lost.
• ✅ Update the firmware - in older versions MIUI There were timer bugs.

Problem 3: Voice reminders are not saved.

• ✅ Check your Internet connection (Google Assistant requires a network).
• ✅ Update Google App to Play Market.
• ✅ Re-authorize to Google Account: Settings → Accounts. → Google.

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If reminders disappear after a phone reboot, turn on autosynchronization: Settings → Accounts → Autosynchronization of data.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions