How to make a reminder on your Xiaomi phone: 5 working ways

Forgetting important things, meetings, or birthdays? Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO models) offer several built-in ways to create a reminder, from the standard Watch app** to integration with Google Assistant and the branded MIUI Calendar. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden features that are not written in the official instructions.

Important: the reminder algorithm may vary slightly depending on the MIUI version (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) and the phone model. We tested the instructions on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 Pro with the latest updates from 2026. If you have a different firmware, check for the apps on the menu.

Spoiler: The fastest way is to use the voice command, OK, Google, but it requires an internet connection. For offline reminders, you'd better use the built-in Watch or Calendar app.

1. Reminder via the Clock app (standard method)

The Watch app is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and allows you to create one-time or repeated reminders without installing additional programs, which works even without access to the Internet.

To add a reminder:

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarm tab in the lower menu.
3. Click on the + (plus) icon in the lower right corner.
4. Choose a reminder (not to be confused with an alarm clock!).
5. Set a time, repeat (if necessary) and add a reminder text.
6. Press Save.

Features of the method:

• 🔔 You can choose the melody of the notification from the standard or download your (format.mp3 or.m4a).
• 🔄 Repeated reminders support intervals: daily, weekdays, weekends or manually (for example, every 1st day of the month).
• 📝 The text of the reminder is limited to 100 characters - for long notes it is better to use the Calendar.

The correct time is indicated (AM/PM!)

The date of the day (today/tomorrow/other date)

Activated sound or vibration

The text of the reminder is readable (without typos)-->

⚠️ Note: If after creating the reminder does not work, check the permissions of the application Watch in Settings → Annexes → Application management → The clock → Permits. Make sure notifications and auto-start are enabled.

2. Reminders via MIUI Calendar (for long notes)

Xiaomi’s built-in Calendar is suitable for creating reminders with detailed descriptions, attached files or links, such as scheduling work tasks with deadlines or family events.

Instructions:

1. Open the Calendar app (Date Icon).
2. Click on the + icon in the lower right corner.
3. Choose an Event or Task (for simple reminders, the Event is fine).
4. Fill in the fields: Title - short description (e.g., "Buy a gift for Mom"). Time - the beginning and end of the event (for an accurate reminder, only start time); Repetition - if necessary; Notification - choose how many minutes/hours to notify.

Save.

Advantages of the calendar over the clock:

• 📎 You can attach files (photos, documents) or links.
• 🎨 Support for color tags for categorization (work, personal, travel).
• 🔗 Sync with Mi Account – Reminders will be available on other Xiaomi devices.

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3. Voice reminders via Google Assistant

If you're too lazy to manually set up reminders, use Google Assistant, which requires an Internet connection, but allows you to create reminders in seconds.

How it works:

1. Activate Google Assistant: Long-Tap Home (if enabled in settings) with the OK Google voice command** (you need to pre-set voice input to Settings → Google → Google Assistant settings).

• "Remind me to take out the trash at 20:00."
• “Set an alarm for 7:00 a.m. tomorrow.”
• "To remind you of my mother's birthday on May 15th"
• The assistant will confirm the creation of the reminder and offer to edit it if necessary.

Features of voice reminders:

• 🌐 It only works when connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 🔊 You can set location reminders (e.g., “Remind me to buy bread when I am in the store»**).
• 📱 Syncs with Google account – reminders will be available on other devices (PC, tablet).

⚠️ Note: If Google Assistant doesn’t understand your command, try to make it simpler or check the voice input language in the settings. On Xiaomi smartphones, for stable assistant operation, it is recommended to disable battery optimization for the Google app in Settings → Battery and productivity → Optimizing the battery.

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To make the Assistant more accurate at recognizing commands, add your voice profile to its settings. Go to Settings → Google → Google Assistant Settings → Voice Match and get trained.

4.Reminders through the widget on the home screen

If you often forget about business, place a reminder widget on the home screen, which visually tells you about the upcoming tasks without having to open applications.

How to add a widget:

1. Click on the free space on the main screen for a long time.
2. Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
3. Find the Watch widget or Calendar (depending on the desired functionality).
4. Drag it on the screen and adjust the size.
5. When you first start, the widget will prompt you to select the reminders you display (today, tomorrow, or all).

The pluses of the widget:

• 👀 Visual reminder without notification.
• ⚡ Quick access to task editing (click on task in widget).
• 🎨 You can change the display style (dark/light background, font size).

Cons:

• 📵 Takes up space on the main screen.
• 🔄 Not updated in real time – for the relevance of data you need to open the application.

5. Reminders in third-party applications (for advanced users)

If standard MIUI tools aren’t enough, consider third-party apps that offer advanced features like cloud sync, sharing, integration with Trello or Notion.

Top.-3 Reminder apps on Xiaomi:

• 📌 TickTick is a cross-platform scheduler with a tomato timer and calendar, and the free version allows you to create up to 9 task lists.
• 🗓️ Todoist – minimalist Task Manager with integration with Google Calendar and Slack.
• 🔔 Any.do – Supports voice input, location reminders and shared task lists.

How to choose the appropriate application:

⚠️ Note: App parties may be using up extra battery due to background synchronization. To save charge, disable auto-update in the app settings or add it to the battery optimization exception list (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

6. Problem Solving: Why don't reminders work?

If you create a reminder but the notification doesn’t come, check the following points:

Annex approvals

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management, select the app (Clock, Calendar or Third Party) and check:

• 🔔 Notifications - included.
• 🔄 Auto-run – enabled (otherwise the application may be closed by the system).
• 📱 Other permissions – calendar, microphone access (for voice reminders).

Energy saving regime

MIUI aggressively optimizes background processes. Add a reminder app to the exceptions:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Choose Battery Optimization.
3. Find the right app and select No Limits.

3. Time and date settings

If the phone is not on the right time, the reminders may not work properly.

1. Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Activate Date and Time Autodetermination and Time Zone Autodetermination.

4. Conflict with other applications

Some cache cleaning applications (such as Clean Master) can delete reminder data. If you use such tools, add the Watch and Calendar apps to the exception list.

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If reminders stopped working after the MIUI update, try resetting the Watch or Calendar app to Settings → Apps → Delete data. This won’t delete the reminders themselves, but resets (melodies, color tags).

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi