How to set up reminders on Xiaomi devices: from phone to smartwatch

Smart reminders on Xiaomi devices help keep important business, meetings or regular tasks in mind. But not everyone knows that the system’s capabilities go beyond the standard alarm clock. In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to create reminders, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party apps and integration with the Mi Home ecosystem.

Xiaomi devices are unique in that they support synchronization of reminders between smartphones, smartwatches (Mi Band, Watch) and even speakers (Mi Smart Speaker), which means that the event created on the phone will automatically appear on all connected gadgets, and we will look not only at the basic features, but also at hidden chips, which even official instructions do not speak about.

Important: Some methods require the latest version of MIUI (14+). If your device runs on an older firmware, some features may not be available. Check the relevance of the software in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

1. Standard Reminders app in MIUI

The easiest way is to use the built-in Reminders app** (bell icon) pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and synced with your Mi Account to create an event:

1. Open the Reminders app** from the menu.
2. Click on the + icon in the lower right corner.
3. Choose the type: “Ordinary” (single) or “Repeat” (daily/weekly).
4. Set the text, date, time and if necessary add geolocation (reminder will work when you arrive at the specified place).

The advantage of this method is integration with the notification bar, a reminder will appear even if the application is closed, and there is a function "Delay"** for 5/10/30 minutes or 1 hour directly from the notification.

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If a reminder doesn’t come, check the notification settings: Settings → Apps → Reminders → Notifications → Enable All.

The latest versions of MIUI 14+ have the ability to add voice reminders.

1. In the Reminders app, click on the microphone in the upper right corner.
2. Dictate the text (e.g., "Buy milk tomorrow at 18:00").
3. The system automatically recognizes the date/time and creates the event.

2. Reminders via Google Assistant

If you use Google, you can create voice reminders through Google Assistant, which is a way to quickly add events without opening apps.

1. Activate the voice assistant with the “OK, Google” command or by holding the “Home” button.
2. Say things like, “Remind me to call my mom at 20:00” or “Add to the reminder: submit my report on Friday.”
3. The assistant will confirm the creation and offer to edit the time or text.

All such reminders will be duplicated in the Google Keep app (if installed) and Google calendar, with the main plus being cross-platform: events sync with other Android or even iOS devices through a Google account.

Note: Reminders from Google Assistant don't appear in Xiaomi's standard Reminders app. They come in a separate notification with the Google logo. If you want full sync with the Mi Home ecosystem, you'd better use built-in tools.

3.Reminders on Xiaomi smartwatches and bracelets

Xiaomi Watch and Mi Band fitness bracelets (starting with version 5) support creating reminders directly from the device screen. This is convenient when the phone is not available. Instructions for Mi Band 7/8:

1. Flick the bracelet screen to the right to “More” (or “More”).
2. Select "Reminders"** (bell icon).
3. Click Add and set time, repetition (daily/once) and vibration.

On the Xiaomi Watch S3 and newer, the process is even easier:

• 🔄 Scroll down the main screen to the Tools section»**.
• 🔔 Select "Reminders" and click on «+».
• ⏰ Set a time, add text (up to 30 characters) and save.

All reminders from the watch are synced to the smartphone via the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models), and if an event is created on the phone, it will automatically appear on the watch — and vice versa.

4. Automatic reminders via Xiao AI

Xiao AI, a voice assistant built into MIUI firmware for both Chinese and global versions, can create reminders by voice and even context, for example, it can suggest adding an event if messages mention a time ("Meeting at 15:00").

To activate Xiao AI:

1. Hold the Home button or say Hao, Xiao Ai (for Chinese firmware).
2. Tell the team, for example: 🗣️ «Remind me to drink water in 2 hours»** 🗣️ «Add to calendar: Calling customer Wednesday at 10am»** 🗣️ «Set your alarm for 7:30 tomorrow (this will create a one-time reminder)

Xiao AI can recognize natural speech and can ask clarifying questions, such as if you say, "Remind me of my birthday," it will ask, "Whose birthday and when?" All events are stored in the standard Reminders app.

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Xiao AI only works on devices with Chinese or global MIUI firmware, and on the European versions (EU ROM), this assistant is disabled by default.

5. Location reminders (geozones)

One of the most useful features is reminders that work when you arrive at a certain place, like setting up a "Buy bread" notification when you walk up to the supermarket.

1. Open the Reminders app**.
2. Create a new event and select the Location type.
3. Manually specify the address or select a point on the map (integrated by Google Maps or Baidu Maps depending on the region).
4. Set the radius of the zone (from 100 to 1000 meters) and the text of the reminder.

6. Third-party applications for extended reminders

If the built-in features are not enough, you can use third-party services, we tested the 3 most reliable options for Xiaomi:

To install any of these applications:

1. Download APK from the official website or Google Play.
2. Provide all necessary permissions (notifications, location, auto-start).
3. In Settings → Applications → Autostart Management, add the application to exceptions so that it works in the background.

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To allow notifications from third-party apps to appear on Mi Band, enable the option to “Show notifications from all apps” in Mi Fitness (Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management).

7 Reminders through Xiaomi's smart speakers

If you have a Mi Smart Speaker or Redmi Speaker, you can use it for voice reminders, and it syncs with the Mi Account calendar and can voice events.

1. Connect the column to the Mi Home app.
2. Say the voice command: “Hao, Xiaodu” (for the Chinese version) or “OK, Google” (if Google Assistant is connected).
3. Remind me to say, “Remind me of the meeting in 3 hours.”

The column will confirm the creation of the event and announce it at a specified time, and it can also remind you of regular tasks (for example, “Every day at 21:00 say ‘It’s time to sleep’**).

Important: To work this feature, the speaker must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Xiaomi smartphone.

8 Hidden chips and problem solving

If reminders don’t work or disappear, check out these points:

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI EU ROM (Unofficial firmware) the Reminders app may not be available. Install it manually through Settings → Annexes → Install from APK, Downloaded a file from APKCombo.

• 🔕 Missed notifications: Check if they are disabled in Settings → Notifications → Reminders: Also add the app to autorun and cleanup protection (Settings) → Battery → Battery consumption management).
• ⏳ Wrong Time: If reminders don't work in time, sync the clock to Settings → Additionally. → Date and time → Automatic date and time.
• 🔄 Not synced with the clock: Reconnect the bracelet in the Mi Fitness app and update the device's firmware.

Another useful feature is event reminders, such as setting a "charging completed" notification when the phone's battery reaches 100%.

1. Open "Settings» → «Battery».
2. Select “Reminder to charge”**strong> and turn on the option.

If you use the same reminders often (like “Pour the Flowers” every Saturday), create a template:

1. In the Reminders app, create an event.
2. Save it, then click on the three dots next to it and select “Create a template.”**
3. Next time you can quickly add it from the Templates section.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi