How to Make a Reminder on Xiaomi: Everything from the Alarm To Voice Commands

Forgetting important things? Xiaomi smartphones offer several built-in reminder tools, from classic alarm clocks to smart voice-controlled notifications. In this article, we will break down all available methods: through the app Watch, Notes, voice assistant Xiao. AI, And third-party services like Google Assistant, and we'll focus on hidden features. MIUI/HyperOS, which allow you to customize repeated reminders, geolocate them, or even sync between devices.

Whether you need a one-time note for tomorrow or a daily reminder of your medication, the Xiaomi ecosystem has a solution for every problem, and if standard tools aren't enough, let's show you how to expand the experience with widgets and third-party apps, and let's start with the simplest one, the built-in alarm clock.

1. Reminder via the Clock app (Alarm + Timer)

The most obvious way is to use the standard Watch app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones, which combines an alarm clock, a timer and a stopwatch, but few people know that you can create text reminders with notifications.

To add a reminder:

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarming Sign (bell icon at the bottom).
3. Press + in the lower right corner.
4. Set a time, select the days of repetition (if necessary).
5. In the tag field, enter the text of the reminder (for example, "Buy milk").
6. Press Save.

The advantage of this method is that it's simple and reliable: the alarm will work even if the phone is in power saving mode. However, there are limitations: you can't geolocate or set a reminder for a specific date (only in time), and other methods will work for such tasks, which we will discuss later.

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If a reminder is critical (such as taking medication), set a double alarm clock at 5 minutes apart, and create two identical reminders with a time difference.

2. Reminders in the appendix “Notes” (with synchronization)

Xiaomi’s Notes app not only saves text, but also creates reminder notifications, which is useful if you keep to-do lists or want to attach a photo, voice recording or checklist to a reminder.

Instructions:

• 📝 Open your notes and create a new note.
• ⏰ Click on the bell icon in the top panel.
• 📅 Select Date and Time or Location (e.g., Remind me when I will be near the pharmacy»).
• 🔄 Set up a repetition (daily, weekly, etc.).
• 💾 Keep a note – the reminder is activated automatically.

The main advantage of this method is synchronization between devices through the Mi Account. If you use a Xiaomi Pad tablet or a laptop with MIUI+, a reminder will appear there.

3. Voice reminders via Xiao AI or Google Assistant

If you’re too lazy to set up reminders manually, use voice assistants. There are two options available on Xiaomi smartphones: built-in Xiao AI (works without the Internet) and Google Assistant (requires a network connection).

Method 1: Xiao AI (for China/Global Firmware)

Activate the assistant with a long press of the Home button or say “Hey, Xiao AI,” then say the command:

• 🗣️ «Remind me to buy bread at 18:00»
• 🗣️ «Set your alarm for tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. with a "Get to work" tag“»
• 🗣️ «Remind me to charge my phone when the battery is 20%»

Method 2: Google Assistant

Press the Home button or say “OK Google” and then:

• 🗣️ «Remind me to call my mom at 20:00 every Monday»
• 🗣️ «Create a reminder to take out the trash when I'm home)

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Note: Voice reminders via Xiao AI may not work on custom firmware (like LineageOS), in which case use Google Assistant or standard apps.

4. Reminder widgets on the home screen

If you often forget to check notifications, add a reminder widget to the home screen. It's a visual way to keep important things in front of you.

How to add a widget:

1. Long press on the free place of the main screen.
2. Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
3. Find the Notes widget or Calendar (size 4×2 or 4×4).
4. Drag it on the screen and set up the reminders displayed.

For models with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13), additional widgets are available:

• 📅 Calendar - shows the upcoming events.
• 🛒 To-do list - checklist with checkmarks.
• ⏰ Alarm clock – quick access to active reminders.

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Warning: Widgets only update data when you have an active Internet connection, and if your phone has been in airplane mode for a long time, the information on the widget may become obsolete.

Add a widget to the main screen |

Select the source of the data (Notes/Calendar)|

Set up the size and display style |

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5. Calendar reminders (synchronization with Mi Cloud)

The Xiaomi Calendar app is closely integrated with the Mi Cloud ecosystem, allowing you to create reminders that will be available on all your devices – from your smartphone to your Mi Band smartwatch.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the calendar (the date icon).
2. Press + in the lower right corner.
3. Choose an Event or a Task.
4. Fill in the fields: 📅 Date and time. 🔔 Reminder (for) 5/10/30 minutely). 🔄 Repeat (daily, weekly, etc.). 📍 Location (optional).

Save the event.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Automatic sync with Mi Cloud and Google Calendar.
• 📱 Display on smart watches Xiaomi Watch or Mi Band.
• 🎨 Possibility of color marking of events.

If you use Microsoft Outlook or Yandex Calendar, you can also connect them in the Calendar app settings via Accounts → Add an account.

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Events from the Calendar are displayed in the Weather widget on the home screen – this is convenient for a quick view of the plans for the day.

6. Third-party applications for extended reminders

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools aren’t enough, look out for third-party apps that offer geolocation reminders, integration with Todoist or Trello, and advanced repetition settings.

Top.-3 reminder-appendix:

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Note: Some applications (e.g. TickTick) require permission to Persistent Notification in the battery settings (Settings → Apps → Permissions → AutoRun).

If you’re using Xiaomi with HyperOS, check the app’s compatibility – some services may not work properly due to the limitations of the new shell.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi