How to Make Everyday Reminders on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Work

Forgetting important things, meetings or habits? Xiaomi's MIUI-based smartphones offer several built-in tools to create daily reminders - from the standard Notes app to the XiaoAI voice assistant. But not all users know how to set them up correctly so that notifications come exactly at the right time and aren't lost among other alerts.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to create repeat reminders on Xiaomi (including Redmi models, POCO And Mi, compare the pros and cons, and give you tips on how to optimize notifications. MIUI, which allow you to automate reminders without third-party applications.

If you use Xiaomi for work or personal use, properly configured reminders can save time and avoid lateness. And for Mi Band or Xiaomi Watch owners, we’ve added a bonus section on syncing notifications between devices.

1. Standard application "Notes": a simple method with limitations

Each Xiaomi smartphone has a Notes app (an icon in the form of a yellow notebook) that supports the creation of reminders, but with important nuances:

• 📅 Repeated reminders only work for daily and weekly events.
• ⏰ The notification time can be selected with accuracy to the minute, but the maximum interval of repetition is 1 year.
• 🔔 Alert sound is configured globally for all notes (no individual tunes).

To create a daily reminder:

1. Open Notes → press “+” in the lower right corner.
2. Enter the text of the reminder (for example, “Drink water”).
3. Slap the icon. ⏰ Reminder in the bottom panel.
4. Select Repeat. → Every day and set the time.
5. Save a note – the notification will arrive at the Notification Center and the lock screen.

Text of the note entered without errors |

Notification time does not coincide with "Do Not Disturb" mode |

Repeat is set to “Daily” (not “Once")|

Notifications for the Notes app are allowed in the settings-->

The main disadvantage is that if you delete the note, the reminder disappears without the possibility of recovery, and there is no synchronization with the Mi Cloud cloud for backup.

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Create a Reminders folder in the Notes app and store all recurring tasks there, making them easier to find and edit.

2. Google Calendar: Reliability and Cross-Platform

If you use a Google account on your Xiaomi, Google Calendar is the best solution for daily reminders.

• ☁️ Synchronization between all devices (including PCs and tablets).
• 🎨 Opportunity to assign different colors to event types (work, personal affairs, training, etc).
• 📱 Notifications are duplicated in Google Assistant and on smartwatches.

Instructions for creating a repeating event:

1. Open Google Calendar (if not, install it from Play Market).
2. Press the "+" → Event.
3. In the Repeat field, select Daily or set up a custom schedule (e.g., Every weekday).
4. Please indicate the start and end times (for reminders, 5-10 minutes is enough).
5. In the Notifications section, add an alert 10 minutes before the event.

Important: If an event is created on your phone, make sure that the calendar settings (Settings → Notifications) include alerts for all types of events, otherwise notifications may not arrive.

3. Voice assistant XiaoAI: reminders without hands

Xiaomi owners with MIUI 12+ firmware can use XiaoAI voice assistant to create voice reminders, which is convenient when hands are busy or you need to save the task quickly.

• 🎤 Activate the assistant with a long hold of the Home button or a voice command “OK, Xiaoai».
• 🗣️ Say, for example, "Remind me to drink water every day at 12:00 p.m».
• ✅ The assistant will confirm the creation of the reminder and offer to save it in Notes or Calendar.

Limitations of the method:

Voice recognition works only in Chinese, English and Russian (with errors).

Reminders created by voice may be duplicated in Notes and Calendar.

There is no option to set up multiple notifications (e.g. every 2 hours).

For stable work, check the settings of the assistant:

1. Go to Settings → Further → XiaoAI.
2. Enable the options “Voice activation” and “Show on the lock screen”.
3. In the Reminders section, select the default app (Notes or Calendar).

Voice assistant (XiaoAI/Google Assistant)|

Standard annex "Notes" |

Google | Calendar

Appendix side (TickTick, Todoist) |

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Third-party applications: enhanced capabilities

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools aren’t enough, consider third-party apps.

• 📊 Task performance statistics (e.g. TickTick or Todoist).
• 🔔 Flexible repetition settings (every 30 minutes, odd days, etc.).
• 🌐 Synchronization with Windows/Mac and browser extensions.

Top.-3 apps:

To avoid notification conflicts, disable duplicate alerts in the MIUI settings:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Find an app (like TickTick) and turn off Sound or Vibration if they interfere.

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The side of the application consumes more battery due to background synchronization. If you notice a quick discharge, check them in Settings → Battery → Battery use.

Automation with Quick Teams (MIUI 14+)

Recent versions of MIUI have introduced the Quick Commands tool (similar to Shortcuts on iOS), which allows you to create automated reminders, for example, you can configure:

Notification of low battery charge at a certain time.

- Reminder to drink water when unlocking your phone.

Automatic activation of the "Do not disturb" mode at night.

How to create an automatic reminder:

1. Open the Settings. → Fast teams.
2. Click "+" → select a reminder.
3. Set up the trigger (e.g. Time → 08:00).
4. In the Action field, select Show Notice and enter text.
5. Save the command – it will work automatically.

Example of useful automation:

⚠️ Attention: If you create a reminder to unlock the screen on Quick Commands, it will fire every time you turn on the phone. This can drain the battery. Limit the number of positives to 1-2 per day.

For advanced users, IFTTT mode (if/then) is available through the Mi Automation app, for example, you can configure:

Reminder of the umbrella when forecasting rain (integration with the weather).

Notification of the need to water plants (according to the Mi Flora sensors).

6.Sync with the Mi Band/Xiaomi Watch

If you use a fitness bracelet Mi Band 7/8 or watch Xiaomi Watch S3, reminders can be duplicated on the wrist.

• 📱 Make sure your phone has Mi Fitness (or Zepp Life for new models) installed).
• 🔄 Enable notification synchronization in bracelet settings (Device Profile) → Notifications).
• ⏰ Reminders from Google Calendar or Notes will be displayed on the clock screen with vibrations.

Important: Some Mi Band models don't support repeat notifications -- only one-time notifications.

How to disable duplicate notifications:

⚠️ Warning: If the reminder comes to both the phone and the watch, it can be distracting.In Mi Fitness, go to Settings → Notifications → Apps and disable unnecessary sources (e.g. Notes if you use Calendar).

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi