How to put a reminder on Xiaomi: all ways with instructions

Tired of forgetting important things? Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) offer several built-in ways to create a reminder, from the standard Notes app to Google Assistant. In this article, we’ll break down all the current methods with step-by-step screenshots, compare their convenience and explain how to synchronize reminders between devices.

Important: Features may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI (for example, in MIUI 14 the interface of the Calendar app is updated) and the phone model. But the basic principles work on all Xiaomi devices of the last 5 years, from Redmi Note 10 to flagship Xiaomi 14. If your smartphone is older, check the relevance of the firmware in Settings → Phone → System Update.

1. Reminders through the standard app "Notes"

The easiest way is to use the Notes app preinstalled, which supports time- or place-based text reminders and sync via Mi Account.

To create a reminder:

• 📱 Open the Notes app** (if it is not on the home screen, search through the swipe down).
• ➕ Click on the icon «+»** lower-right.
• ⏰ In the text box, enter a description (for example, “Buy milk”) and tap the icon “Alarm clock”** in the bottom panel.
• 📅 Select a date and time (or set the repetition: daily, weekly, etc.).
• 🔊 If necessary, turn on the sound alert (by default - the melody "Minimalism»).
• 💾 Click Save ** - a reminder will appear in the note list marked ⏰.

Sync with Mi Account enabled (Settings → Xiaomi Account)

Notifications for the application are allowed (Settings → Notifications → Notes)

Time on the phone is set automatically (Settings) → Additionally. → Date and time)-->

🔹 Pros of the method:

• 🔄 Sync between Xiaomi devices (if you use one account).
• 🎨 Ability to add photos, checklists and voice notes to reminders.
• 📍 Geolocation reminders (e.g., “Buy bread when entering a store»).

⚠️ Warning: If you delete the reminder note, the alert will disappear too. → tap on the icon ⏰ → Select “Delete the Reminder»**.

2.Use of the Calendar appendix

Calendar** is a good time-planning app, especially if you want recurring events (like weekly appointments) and unlike Notes, you can set up color tags and integrate with Google Calendar.

Instructions:

1. Open the calendar and go to the desired date.
2. Tapping the time of the event → Select “Create an Event»**.
3. Fill in the fields: Title: brief description (e.g., "Mother's Call"). Time: Beginning and End (you can do an event for the whole day). Repetition: daily, Mondays, etc. Notification: 5/10/30 minutes or manually.

"Save"**

💡 Lifehack: If you use Google Calendar on other devices (like PCs), enable sync in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronize the calendar, then events will be displayed in the standard Calendar app** on Xiaomi.

Notes

Calendar

Google Assistant

Third-party applications (e.g. Todoist)

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3. Voice reminders via Google Assistant

If you're too lazy to type, use the voice assistant, which works even when the screen is locked (if the option OK, Google is enabled).

How to set up:

1. Activate Google Assistant: Long-press Home (or swipe from the corner of the screen on MIUI 14). Say, "OK, Google, remind me [of the case] at [time]"** (example: "remind me to water the flowers at 18:00").

"Yes."

Google Calendar

⚠️ Attention: Voice reminders through Google Assistant are not synced with Xiaomi apps ("Notes" or "Calendar"). They are only stored in the Google ecosystem. If you delete your Google account or turn off sync, reminders will disappear.

🔹 Advantages of the method:

• 🎤 Fast – no need to open applications.
• 🌍 Works in any language (assistant supports Russian, English, etc.).
• 🔄 Synchronize with other devices on Android/iOS via Google Account.

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If Google Assistant doesn’t recognize your voice, check the microphone settings in Settings → Apps → App Management → Google → Permissions → Microphone. Also make sure the voice language in the assistant matches the phone’s system language.

4. Reminders via Mi Home (for smart devices)

If you have Xiaomi smart devices (like Yeelight light bulbs, Mi Robot robot vacuum cleaner, or smart socket), you can create reminders tied to their work, such as having the lamp flash at the appointed time or the vacuum cleaner start cleaning with an alert.

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Home app (download from Google Play if it isn’t).
2. Go to the Automation section** (Icon) ⚙️ down).
3. Click "+" → select "Add Automation".
4. In the "Terms" section, select "Time" and set up a schedule.
5. Under "Action"** add: 💡 Control of the device (for example, turn on the lamp). 📱 Notification to the phone (reminder text).

Save the automation – it will work in time.

📌 Example of use:

• ⏰ Condition: Every weekday at 7:00.
• 💡 Action 1: Turn on the Yeelight smart bulb at 50% brightness.
• 📱 Action 2: Send a notification “It’s time to get up!».

⚠️ Attention: for automation to work, the phone and smart devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the Internet goes down, the reminder won't work. → Profile → Settings → Networks.

5 Third Party Applications: Todoist, TickTick, Any.do

If Xiaomi’s standard tools aren’t enough, consider third-party apps that offer advanced features: task sharing, integration with Trello/Slack, productivity analytics.

Top.-3 reminder-appendix:

🔹 How to choose?

• 📌 If you need projects and analytics → Todoist.
• ⏰ If geolocation reminders are important → TickTick.
• 👥 If you plan to work together → Any.do.

💡 Tip: Check reviews in Google Play before installing – some apps may conflict with the shell MIUI (For example, do not show notifications. In your phone settings, allow auto-start for the selected application: Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Name of name] → Auto-start.

6. Hidden functions: reminders via "Alarm clock" and "Voice notes"

Few people know, but Xiaomi can create reminders in non-standard ways:

🔹 Through the app "Alarm clock»**:

1. Open the alarm clock (the icon with the clock).
2. Slip on + and select Reminder (not Alarm clock!).
3. Set time, repetition, and text (e.g., “Drink water”).
4. Save - a reminder will appear on the alarm list marked ⏰.

🔹 Through “Voice notes»**:

1. Open the Dictator app** (or Voice Recording).
2. Make a voice note (e.g., “Buy train tickets”).
3. After saving tap on the record → «Add a reminder»**.
4. Select the date/time – when triggered, the record will be played.

⚠️ Warning: The reminders from the alarm clock don't sync with the Mi Account -- they're only stored locally on the phone. If you reset the device to factory settings, all of those reminders will disappear.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi

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For reliability, use a combination of methods: create important reminders in both Notes and Google Calendar, so you are guaranteed to receive a notification even if one of the applications fails.