How to sync your calendar to Xiaomi: all ways 2026

Synchronizing your calendar on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a handy feature, but a tool for those who use multiple devices or services. Without the right setup, you risk missing important appointments, birthdays or work deadlines if data does not update in time between your phone, tablet and computer. In this article, we will look at all the current ways to synchronize your calendar on Xiaomi in 2026 – from standard solutions through Mi Account and Google Account to alternative methods for users of Outlook, Yandex and even iCloud.

The peculiarity of Xiaomi devices is that they out of the box support several ecosystems at once: their own. MIUI, Google services and even some third-party platforms, but not all users know how to properly configure sync to avoid duplicate events or loss of events, and we will look at each method in detail, point out common errors, and give recommendations for optimizing the calendar. If you’ve recently switched from iPhone to Xiaomi or just want to make your routine more organized, this is the guide for you.

Why Xiaomi’s calendar is not synchronized: the main reasons

Before you get to the setup, it's important to understand why synchronization might not work, and most often, one of the following factors is the problem:

• 🔄 Disabled sync in account settings – even if you have added a Google Account or Mi Account, the data update feature itself can be deactivated.
• 📶 Internet connection problems – calendar syncs only with a stable connection to the network (Wi-Fi or mobile Internet).
• 🔒 The outdated version of the Calendar app - in MIUI Updates for system applications are released separately from firmware.
• ⚙️ Multiple account conflict – if multiple Google Accounts or Mi Accounts are added to your device, events may be duplicated or disappear.
• 📅 Calendar errors – corrupted events or incorrect visibility settings can block synchronization.

It is also worth considering that after resetting settings or updating MIUI It can get lost, and you need to manually re-activate the function, if you've recently upgraded your firmware to MIUI 14 or later, check the Settings section → Annexes → Application management → Calendar → Permissions – sometimes after the update, the rights to access accounts are reset.

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi with global firmware (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Global) but your primary account is tied to the Chinese region’s Mi Account, calendar synchronization through it may not work smoothly. In this case, it is recommended to switch to a Google Account or create a new Mi Account in a global region.

Synchronize the Xiaomi calendar through Google Account

The most versatile and reliable way is to link a calendar to a Google Account, which will allow you to access events not only on Xiaomi’s smartphone, but also on other devices (for example, on a computer via Google Calendar or on an iPad through the Gmail app).

To set up synchronization:

1. Open the settings on your Xiaomi.
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (in some versions of MIUI – Passwords and Accounts).
3. Select Google and sign in to your account (or add a new one if you don’t already have one).
4. Activate the switch next to the Calendar.
5. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Sync Now.

If after these actions, events still do not appear, check:

• 🔄 Calendar App Settings – Open it, click on three lines in the top left corner and make sure your Google Account is ticked.
• 📱 Background activity - in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Calendar → Select the battery without restrictions.
• 🔄 Manual synchronization – in the Calendar app swipe down to update the data.

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⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the standard Calendar app may not sync with Google.

Synchronization through Mi Account: pros and cons

Mi Account is Xiaomi’s own account, which offers cloud synchronization not only of calendars, but also of contacts, notes, photos, but also has both advantages and disadvantages.

Pros:

• 🔄 Automatic synchronization between all Xiaomi devices (smartphones, tablets, smart watches Mi Band).
• 📱 No Google binding – suitable for users who don’t want to use Google services.
• 🔒 Additional features such as system backup and data recovery when reset.

Cons:

• 🌍 Limited cross-platform – Mi Account events won’t show up in Google Calendar or Outlook without manual export.
• 📶 Dependence on Xiaomi servers – when the cloud fails, synchronization may stop.
• 🔄 No integration with other services (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams can't work with the Mi Account calendar).

To enable synchronization through Mi Account:

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Sign in to your account (or register a new one).
3. Go to the Cloud. → Synchronization of data.
4. Activate the switch next to the Calendar.
5. Click Sync in the upper right corner.

If you want to move events from Google Calendar to Mi Account, do the following:

1. Export your calendar from Google in.ics format (in the web version of Google Calendar, click on the three dots next to the calendar). → Settings and sharing → Exports).
2. Send the file to Xiaomi (e.g., via Telegram or Mi Cloud).
3. Open the Calendar app, press + → Imports/Exports → Import from the file and select the downloaded.ics.

Sync with other services: Outlook, Yandex, iCloud

If you’re using other services than Google or Mi Account (e.g., Enterprise Outlook, Yandex Calendar, or iCloud), syncing will be a little more complicated.

1. synchronization with Microsoft Outlook

To work with Outlook, you will need Microsoft Outlook from the Play Market:

1. Install and open the Outlook app.
2. Add your Microsoft account (corporate or personal).
3. In the application settings, enable calendar synchronization.
4. Open the standard Calendar app on Xiaomi, click on the three lines in the top left corner and select your Outlook account.

If the calendar is not displayed, check:

• 🔄 In the settings of the Microsoft account in Settings → Accounts and synchronization is calendar synchronization enabled.
• 📅 In the web version of Outlook (outlook.live.com), make sure that the calendar is not hidden.

2. Synchronization with the Yandex Calendar

Yandex doesn’t have an official calendar sync app on Android, but you can use a workaround:

1. Export your calendar from Yandex in.ics format (click on the gear in the web version) → Exports).
2. Import the file to Google Calendar (via the web version or app).
3. Set up Google Calendar sync on Xiaomi as described above.

An alternative is to use the Yandex Mail app, which has a built-in calendar but its functionality is limited.

3. sync with iCloud (for iPhone users)

If you’ve switched from iPhone to Xiaomi and want to migrate your calendar from iCloud:

1. On iPhone export calendar: Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Calendar → Exports (or via iCloud.com).
2. Send the.ics file to Xiaomi.
3. Import it to the Calendar app or Google Calendar.

Automatic sync with iCloud on Android will require a third-party application, such as Sync for iCloud (available from the Play Market).

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How to fix calendar synchronization errors on Xiaomi

If the calendar doesn’t sync despite the right settings, try the following solutions:

1. Cleaning of cache and data of the application "Calendar"

Sometimes temporary files can block updates to the data, to clear it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Calendar.
2. Press Clear cache.
3. If it doesn’t work, click Clear Data (Warning: This will delete all local events!).
4. Restart the device and check the synchronization.

2. Verification of date and time

Incorrect time settings can disrupt synchronization:

1. Open Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Make sure that the options Auto-Date and Time Detection and Time Zone Auto-Detection are enabled.
3. If options are disabled, set the correct date, time and time zone manually.

3. Update of the application and firmware

Outdated software is a common cause of failure.

• 📱 Calendar app update – open Play Market, find the app and click Update.
• 🔄 Update MIUI — Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.

4. Permit verification

Make sure that the Calendar app has all the necessary rights:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Calendar → Permissions.
2. Enable access to Calendar, Contacts (if necessary), Warehouse (for import/export).

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If sync doesn’t work after all the manipulations, try deleting your account (Google or Mi Account) and adding it again, which often helps with cloud sync.

Backup and transfer calendar to the new Xiaomi device

When buying a new Xiaomi smartphone or after resetting, it is important to correctly transfer the calendar data.

1. Backup through Mi Cloud

If you are using Mi Account:

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Make sure that calendar synchronization is enabled.
3. Click Backup and wait for the process to be completed.
4. On the new device, log in to the same Mi Account and recover data from the cloud.

2. Transfer through Google Account

For Google Calendar users:

1. On your old phone, check that the calendar is synced with your Google Account.
2. On the new Xiaomi, add the same account to Settings → Accounts and synchronization.
3. Open the Calendar app and update the data (swipe down).

Manual export/import (universal method)

If you don’t trust cloud services:

1. On an old phone, export the calendar to a.ics file (via Calendar or Google Calendar).
2. Transfer the file to a new device (via Bluetooth, Telegram or Mi Cloud).
3. Import the file to the Calendar app on the new Xiaomi.

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The most reliable way to migrate a calendar is to use a Google Account, which works on any device and is not tied to the Xiaomi ecosystem.

Additional functions of the Xiaomi calendar: what can you do MIUI

Standard annex "Calendar" in MIUI It offers some useful features that many users are unaware of:

• 🌙 Dark theme – automatically turned on depending on the time of day or system settings.
• 🎨 Color tags – you can assign different colors to different types of events (work, personal affairs, holidays).
• 🔔 Customized reminders – you can set multiple notifications for a single event (e.g., per day, per hour, and 10 minutes in advance).
• 🌍 Holidays and Lunar Calendar – Your country’s public holidays and moon phases are automatically displayed.
• 📊 Widget on the home screen – shows the upcoming events without opening the application.
• 🔄 Synchronization with Mi Band – calendar events are displayed on Xiaomi smart watches.

To customize the calendar widget:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Pick the Widgets.
3. Find the Calendar widget and drag it to the screen.
4. Set up the size and style of the display.

To activate the lunar calendar:

1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Turn on the option to show the lunar calendar.

FAQ: Frequent questions about synchronizing the Xiaomi calendar