How to create a reminder on a Xiaomi smartphone: 5 working ways

Xiaomi smartphones offer several built-in reminder tools, from the standard Notes app** to the Mi AI voice assistant. But many users still don’t know about all the features or face problems when setting up. For example, why does the reminder not work in the background? or how to tie a notification to a specific location?

In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways to create reminders on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including the 2023-2026 models on MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS).You’ll learn not only the basic steps, but also hidden chips – for example, how to set up repeated reminders at intervals of several days or weeks, or why some notifications disappear after a phone reboot.

1. Method: Standard appendix "Notes"

Notes is the most reliable reminder tool on Xiaomi, as it is pre-installed on all devices and syncs with your Mi Account. Unlike third-party services, notifications work even when the Internet is off (if the time is set correctly).

To create a reminder:

1. Slap the bell icon** (reminder) in the bottom panel.

Exact time (not "tonight") |

Synchronization with Mi Account| enabled

Power saving mode for the "Notes" application is disabled |

Verified that geolocation is enabled (if location-based binding is used)-->

⚠️ Warning: If the reminder didn't work, check the battery optimization settings. Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Notes → Battery and select No Limits, otherwise the system may suspend the application in the background.

2. Method: Voice assistant Mi AI

The Mi AI (formerly Xiao AI) voice assistant can create voice reminders - this is convenient when hands are busy.The feature works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and Xiaomi 13 models.

Algorithm of action:

1. Activate Mi AI by saying OK, Google (if Google Assistant is configured) or holding the home button** (on some models).

Confirm the creation of a reminder in the window that appears.

⚠️ Attention: Voice reminders via Mi AI It may not work if:

• 🔇 The microphone for the Mi app is disabled AI privacy settings.
• 🌐 No Internet connection (assistant uses cloud-based voice command processing).
• 🔋 Do not disturb or energy saving mode is enabled.

Standard annex "Notes" |

Voice assistant (Mi) AI/Google Assistant)|

Third-party applications (e.g. Google Keep)|

Calendar or post office |

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3. Method: Through Google Assistant (for users of Google services)

If you use Google services (like Gmail or Google Calendar), it’s easier to create reminders through Google Assistant.

Instructions:

1. Hold the home button or say OK Google.

Google Keep

Google Calendar

The advantage of this method is cross-platform, for example, you can create a reminder on Xiaomi, and get a notification on a laptop or iPad, but there is a downside: you need a stable Internet connection to work.

4. Method: Xiaomi Calendar (for recurring events)

Xiaomi’s built-in Calendar is suitable for creating recurring reminders — like weekly appointments or monthly payments. Unlike Notes**, you can set up more flexible intervals every Tuesday, every second Friday, etc.

Step-by-step:

1. Fill in the fields: 📝 Name ** (e.g. Pay for the utilities). ⏰ Start/end time** (only the beginning can be specified). 🔄 Repeat** – Select the interval (Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Customize). 🔔 Notification ** - how many minutes/hours to notify.

Save the event.

⚠️ Note: If you delete an event from your calendar on one device, it will disappear on others (due to sync with Mi Account.

Method: Third-Party Applications (for Extended Functions)

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools aren’t enough, you can use third-party apps, which offer additional chips such as:

• 📊 Statistical of completed tasks** (e.g. TickTick or Todoist).

Top.-3 apps:

1. Google Keep** is a simple interface, integration with other Google services, voice notes.
2. TickTick** – tomato timer, task priorities, geolocation reminders.

To avoid problems with the work of third-party applications on Xiaomi:

• 🔋 Turn off battery optimization for the selected application in the settings.
• 🔔 Allow notifications to be displayed in Settings → Notifications → [Title of the annex].
• 🔄 Enable Autostart in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Name of name] → Auto-start.

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If a reminder from a third-party app doesn't come, try reinstalling it and re-issue all permissions, often because of the resets after the MIUI update.

6. Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi reminders may not work, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

If the problem persists, try resetting the Notes or Calendar app through Settings → Apps → [Name] → Storage → Clear Data. Attention: This will delete all local notes that are not synced to the cloud!

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Before resetting your settings, be sure to export important notes to the file or sync them with your Mi Account.

7. Hidden Reminder Chips on Xiaomi

Few people know, but Xiaomi has a few hidden features to work with reminders:

• 📎 Attach files to a reminder: In Notes** you can add a photo, audio or document, for example, attach a check to a payment reminder.
• 🔍 Search for Reminders: Type the keyword in the search bar in Notes or Calendar – the system will find all related notifications.

Another useful feature is a reminder of the SMS. If you often forget to respond to messages, you can create a notification with text in Notes**. SMS And then we put him in contact:

1. Open up. SMS-chat and copy the text of the message.
2. Create a new note, paste the text and add a reminder.
3. In the Place field, enter Contact: [Name] – a notification will appear when the next message from that person is sent.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi