Schedule synchronization, important event reminders and scheduling — without these features, it’s hard to imagine a modern smartphone. Xiaomi devices offer several ways to work with calendars: from an embedded app MIUI Calendar before integration with Google Calendar and third-party services, however, many users face problems when first set up: the app does not appear on the home screen, events do not sync or duplicate. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of installing and configuring a calendar on Xiaomi (including models on the Internet). MIUI 14/15 HyperOS and other common errors.
It's important to understand that the process depends on the firmware version and the regional software. MIUI Xiaomi’s Calendar app may not be available by default, and the Chinese app may be pre-installed, but without Google services. We’ll look at the universal solutions that work on most devices, from the Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 flagships. If you just purchased a smartphone or dropped it to factory settings, this guide will help quickly return the functionality of the scheduler.
1. Standard Appendix "Calendar" in MIUI/HyperOS
Most Xiaomi smartphones come pre-installed with Calendar (date and clock icon) that supports sync with Mi Account, Google and Exchange accounts, and has built-in reminders. However, once you reset your settings or update your firmware, the app can disappear from the home screen. Here's how to find and configure it:
- 🔍 Search through launcher: Swipe your finger down the home screen to open the search bar and type "Calendar." If the app is hidden, the system will show it in the results.
- 📂 Tools folder: Some firmwares have a calendar placed in a folder with utilities (e.g. Calendar, Notes, Dictophone). Check all folders on the home screen.
- ⚙️ Application settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management and find Calendar in the list. You can turn on the home screen icon here.
If the application is not in the system, it can be installed manually through the Mi App Store (for Chinese firmware) or downloaded. APK-file from the official Xiaomi website.Please note: on the global versions MIUI without Google services (for example, on Redmi for Russia), the standard calendar may not support synchronization with Google Account.
⚠️ Warning: On HyperOS firmware (starting with Xiaomi 14), the calendar interface has changed to integrate with the Weather and Time widget on the home screen. To open the full version, tap the date in the widget.
2.Install Google Calendar on Xiaomi
Google Calendar is the most popular solution for syncing events between devices, and even if you don't use other Google services, you can set the calendar separately.
- Install Google Calendar from Play Market: 📱 Open the Google Play Store. 🔎 Enter the search for Google Calendar». ⬇️ Click “Install” and wait for the download to be completed.
- Add a Google account (if not added): 👤 Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Adding an account. 🔄 Select Google and log in to your profile. 🔄 Enable synchronization for the “Calendar” in the account settings.
- Set up notifications: 🔔 Open Google Calendar, tap three lines on the top left → «Settings» → «Notifications». ⏰ Set a time for reminders (for example, 10 minutes before the event).
If the Google Calendar does not show events after you install it, check:
- 🔄 Synchronization in account settings (Settings) → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account).
- 📶 Internet connection (synchronization works only with an active connection).
- 🔄 Update the application in the Play Market.
3. Synchronization with other services (Outlook, Yandex, Apple Calendar)
If you use a corporate Outlook, Yandex Calendar or Apple Calendar, you can connect them to a Xiaomi smartphone via CalDAV or Exchange protocol.
| Service | Connection method | Required data |
|---|---|---|
| Outlook/Exchange | Through Settings. → Accounts. → Adding an account → Exchange | Server address (e.g, outlook.office365.com), login, password |
| Yandex Calendar | Through CalDAV in Google Calendar or Third Party Apps | URL: https://caldav.yandex.ru/principals/[login] |
| Apple Calendar (iCloud) | Through CalDAV in applications like DAVx⁵ | URL: https://caldav.icloud.com, login ID |
To connect Yandex Calendar or iCloud, the easiest way to use the application is to use the app. DAVx⁵ (Available in Play Market:
- Open up. DAVx⁵ and click "Add Account».
- Select CalDAV and enter server data (see table above).
- Enable calendar synchronization in your account settings.
⚠️ Note: When connecting Exchange on some firmware MIUI You may need to disable certificate verification in security settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Security → Installation of certificates. This is a temporary solution - after you set up your calendar, turn back the check on.
4. Installation of third-party calendars (Business Calendar, DigiCal, Etar)
If the standard solutions don't work, you can install alternative applications with advanced functionality, such as:
- 📅 Business Calendar 2 – widget support, event color labeling, sync with Google, Outlook and Exchange.
- 🎨 DigiCal – Responsive themes, calendar weather forecast, Google Tasks integration.
- 🔄 Etar – open source with minimalist design and support for CalDAV.
- 📊 aCalendar – customization of display, support for the lunar calendar.
To set a third-party calendar:
- Download the app from Play Market or APKMirror (for devices without Google services).
- When you first start, give you access to your calendar and contacts.
- In the application settings, add accounts (Google, Exchange, etc.) for synchronization.
Install the application from an official source
Grant permissions to access calendar and notifications
Add accounts for synchronization
Set up the widget on the main screen (optional)
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One of the key benefits of third-party calendars is the flexibility of widgets, for example, in Business Calendar, you can configure the event display a month ahead right on the home screen.
- Long press on the free space on the main screen → «Widgets».
- Find the widget of the selected calendar (for example, «BC2 Month»).
- Drag it on the screen and adjust the size/style.
5. Solving Calendar Problems on Xiaomi
Even when you set up your calendar correctly, you can still get a bad calendar, and here are the typical problems and ways to solve them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Events are out of sync. | Synchronization in the account is disabled | Check the Settings. → Accounts. → [your account] → Synchronization |
| Duplicate events | Multiple accounts with the same calendars | Turn off duplicate calendars in the application settings |
| App flies out | Outdated version or conflict with firmware | Update the app or clear the cache (Settings) → Annexes → Calendar → Clear the cache) |
| No notifications. | Battery permissions or optimizations disabled | Check the Settings. → Annexes → Calendar → Notifications and Battery Optimization |
If the calendar stops working after the update MIUI, try:
- Clear the application data (Settings) → Annexes → Calendar → Warehouse → Clear the data. This will delete all local events, but restore synchronization with the cloud.
- Delete and reintroduce the account Google/Mi Account.
- Remove the application update (if the problem appeared after the update).
What if the calendar does not open after resetting?
6. Calendar widgets on the home screen
Widgets allow you to quickly view the schedule without opening the application. There are several types of widgets available on Xiaomi:
- 📅 Monthly View – Mini-Calendar with Events.
- 🕒 List of events - upcoming business for the day / week.
- 🌤️ Weather. + calendar - combined widget (available on HyperOS).
To add a widget:
- Long press on the free space on the main screen.
- Select "Widgets» → Find a calendar (for example, a calendar). 4×2»).
- Drag the widget onto the screen and adjust its size.
HyperOS firmware has made widgets more interactive, such as the Weather and Calendar widget now supports:
- 📌 Quickly add an event directly from the widget.
- 🌡️ Displaying temperature and precipitation on the selected date.
- 🔄 Automatic updates when events change.
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If the calendar widget doesn't update, try removing it from the home screen and adding it again, and check if the background activity for the calendar app is turned off in the battery settings.
7. Calendar Synchronization between Xiaomi Devices
If you have multiple Xiaomi devices (smartphone, tablet, smartwatch), you can sync your calendar through Mi Account.
- On all devices, sign in to one Mi Account (Settings) → Accounts and synchronization).
- Enable calendar synchronization in your account settings.
- Make sure that all devices have an app installed MIUI Calendar.
For sync with Xiaomi smartwatches (such as Mi Band 8 or Watch 2 Pro):
- Connect your watch to your smartphone via Mi Fitness or Zepp Life.
- In the settings of the watch app, enable the option “Synchronize the calendar”.
- Select calendars to display (for example, only personal events).
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi smartwatches only display events from the main Google calendar or MIUI. If you use third-party services (Outlook, Yandex), export them to Google Calendar first.
8. Export and import of calendar events
If you change your smartphone or want to keep a backup of events, you can export your calendar to.ics.
Exports from Google Calendar:
- Open the Google Calendar in your browser.
- Press on. ⚙️ «Settings» → «Import and export».
- Select “Export” and save the file to the device.
Imports to MIUI Calendar:
- Open the Calendar app on Xiaomi.
- Tap on. ⋮ «More» → «Imports/Exports».
- Select the.ics file from the device’s memory.
To back up your calendar on Xiaomi without Google services, you can use the Calendar Backup app (available from the Mi App Store), which saves events to a local file that can then be restored to the new device.
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Export your calendar to.ics regularly, which is the only way to guarantee that you can save events when you change your account or reset your phone.