How to make a birthday reminder in a Xiaomi phone: 5 ways + tips for setting up

Forgot to congratulate a friend on your birthday? With Xiaomi phones based on MIUI, this is no longer a problem — the system offers several built-in ways to create a reminder so that important dates never pass by. But how exactly do you do this if you first encounter the functionality of Mi Calendar or Contacts? In this article, we will analyze all the available methods, from basic configuration through the Calendar app to automation with Google Assistant.

The MIUI feature is that the interface may vary depending on the firmware version (for example, in MIUI 14, the Reminders menu is moved to the Services section).We will take these nuances into account and show you the universal steps that will work for most models, from the Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra. You will also learn how to sync reminders with Google Account so that they are displayed on all devices, and what to do if the notification does not work.

Method 1: Reminder through the Calendar app (standard method)

The most reliable way is to use Xiaomi’s built-in Calendar, which automatically integrates with system notifications and supports recurring events (like annual birthdays).

1. Open the Calendar app (an icon with a date on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Click on the + button (add event) in the lower right corner.
3. In the Title field, specify the person’s name and event, for example: Masha’s birthday. 🎉.
4. Select your date of birth on the calendar. For recurring events, tap on Repeat and set it annually.
5. In the Reminder section, select the notification time (per day, 2 hours or 10 minutes).
6. Save the event with the Ready button.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI 13 or later, the calendar may not have the option to Repeat when you first create an event, in which case save the event first, then open it and click Change. → Repeat. → Every year.

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After saving the event will be displayed in the calendar marked 🎂 (If you have a "birthday" in the title, the notification will come even if the phone is in Do Not Disturb mode, as system reminders are a high priority.

Method 2: Adding a birthday through Contacts

If your date of birth is already in contact, MIUI can automatically create reminders, which is convenient because it doesn't require manual input into your calendar.

1. Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want.
2. Click Change (pencil icon in upper right corner).
3. Scroll down to the birthday field and specify the date.
4. Save the changes.

Now the system will automatically add an event to the Calendar marked "Birthday [Name]." By default, the reminder will activate at 9:00 on the day of the event, but you can change the time:

• 📅 Open the calendar. → Menu (three dots) → Settings → Reminders.
• 🔔 Select Birthdays and set the desired notification time (for example, the day before the event).
• ☁️ Turn on sync with Google Account if you want to see reminders on other devices.

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If your birthday is not displayed on the calendar after you keep in touch, check if the option to Show Birthdays is enabled in the calendar settings (Settings → Display → Birthdays).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) Birthdays from contacts are not automatically synced to the calendar, in which case use Method 1 or install a third-party app, such as Google Calendar.

Method 3: Reminders via Notes (for MIUI 12+ users)

Notes in MIUI allows you to create date-based reminders, including birthdays, which is a good method if you keep a list of important dates in your notes and want to get a notification.

1. Open your notes and create a new note.
2. Write a text, for example: The birthday of the Pope is May 15.
3. Select a date (for example, May 15) and select a Reminder from the menu that appears.
4. Set the time of notification (per day, per hour or at the exact time).
5. Keep a note.

The advantage of this method is the ability to add a photo or additional comments to a reminder (for example, ideas for a gift), but reminders from Notes do not automatically repeat, so you will have to create a new note every year for annual events.

Method 4: Voice Reminders via Google Assistant

If you can control your phone with your voice, use Google Assistant, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Google Search preinstalled, to create a reminder:

1. Activate the voice assistant by saying, OK, Google or holding the Home button.
2. Tell a team, for example: Remind me of Anna's birthday on August 20 every year at 10am
3. Confirm the creation of a reminder in the window that appears.

Google Assistant will automatically add an event to Google Calendar, and it will sync with all your devices. The main advantage is that you can create a reminder without even opening your phone (for example, when you are driving).

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Method 5: Third-party birthday apps

If standard MIUI features aren't enough, consider specialized apps that offer advanced features like sending congratulations in instant messengers, integrating with social media, and even buying gifts.

• 🎁 Birthday Reminder – automatically scans contacts and adds birthdays to your calendar.
• 📅 Days Until – shows countdown to important dates on the screen widget.
• 🤖 Bday – sends notifications with gift ideas.

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party apps, check permissions - some request access to Contacts, Messages and Camera for no obvious reason.+ Google Play and a small number of permissions.

What should I do if the reminder doesn’t work?

Sometimes, birthday notices don't come in, and here are the main reasons and solutions:

• 🔕 Do Not Disturb Mode: Check if it is enabled in the settings (Settings) → Sound and vibration → Calendar reminders should pass, but some third-party apps may be blocked.
• 🔄 No sync: If you added a birthday to Google Contacts but the event didn't appear on the calendar, update the data manually: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronize.
• 📵 Date error: Make sure the year is not listed in the date of birth (for example, 15.05 instead of 15.05.1990), otherwise the event will be a single event.
• 🔋 Battery optimization: B MIUI Some applications (such as Notes) may stop to save charge. Add them to the exceptions: → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Notes/Calendar → No restrictions.

If the problem persists, try creating a test reminder for the next 5 minutes, and if it works, it means that the error was in the settings of the particular event.

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For reliable reminders, turn off battery optimization for Calendar, Contacts, and Google Play Services apps.

How to transfer reminders when changing Xiaomi phone?

When you upgrade to a new Xiaomi smartphone (like the Redmi 9 to the Xiaomi 12T), you can transfer all reminders via Mi Account or Google.

1. Sync with Google: On your old phone: Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync calendar. On your new phone: log in to the same Google account and enable sync.
2. Transfer via Mi Cloud: On your old phone: Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Sync → Calendar / Contacts. On your new phone: log in to the same Mi Account and wait for the sync to complete.

⚠️ Note: If you used the Notes for Reminders app, export them manually: Notes → Menus. → Export (file will be.zip) On the new phone, import it from the same menu.

After the transfer, make sure that all events are displayed correctly. If the dates are lost (for example, a birthday has become a single event), delete and create them again.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi