How to install a calendar on the desktop phone Xiaomi: 5 ways to

Do you want to always see your schedule, birthdays or important dates right on Xiaomi's home screen? adding a calendar widget to your desktop is an easy way to optimize your smartphone usage and never miss an important event. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible methods of installing a calendar on the Redmi screen, POCO or Mi, including standard instruments MIUI and third-party applications.

Whether you’re using the Xiaomi 13 Pro with the latest version MIUI 14 or budget Redmi Note 10 on MIUI 12.5, the instructions below will work for most models, and we will also cover typical problems (such as when the widget is not displayed) and give tips on how to customize the appearance of the calendar to your preferences.

Why Xiaomi’s calendar widget is better than the standard app

Many Xiaomi users do not even suspect that the standard app Calendar from Google or MIUI You can put it on the desktop as a compact widget:

• ⏱️ Instant access to the schedule without opening the application – just one look at the screen.
• 🔔 Visual display of the current date, day of the week and upcoming events (meetings, reminders).
• 🎨 Customization: Size, transparency, color scheme (depending on version) MIUI).
• 📅 Sync with Google Calendar, Outlook or Mi Account.

Compared to running a full-screen app, the widget saves time and reduces battery load — you don’t have to constantly open and close the program. In addition, on Xiaomi, calendar widgets support gestures, for example, you can swipe months right on your desktop.

Method 1: Adding a standard calendar widget MIUI

The easiest way is to use a built-in widget from MIUI. It is available on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO It's version 11 and newer:

1. Press and hold the empty space on your desktop (not on the icon!).
2. In the menu that appears, select Widgets (or Widgets in English firmware).
3. Scroll down to the Tools section and find Calendar.
4. Press the widget icon and drag it to a free space on the screen.
5. Release your finger, the widget will appear on your desktop, and if necessary, resize it by pulling corners.

If the calendar widget is not listed, it could mean:

• 🔄 Calendar app disabled in settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management).
• 📱 You have an outdated version. MIUI (below 11) - update the firmware.
• 🛠️ The widget is hidden in the launcher settings (solution - reset the launcher settings in Settings) → Desktop).

Make sure the Calendar app is not disabled

Check the free space on the desktop (widget takes up) 2×2 or 4×2 cell)

Update MIUI Up to the latest version (if the widget is missing)

Reboot your phone if the widget doesn’t show up-->

Method 2: Google Calendar Widget for Syncing with Account

If you use Google Calendar for work or personal affairs, its widget will be more convenient than the standard one. MIUI. He's supportive:

• 🔄 Automatic synchronization with Google account.
• 🎨 Multiple display styles (month, week, event list).
• 🔔 Reminders and notifications of upcoming events.

To add the Google Calendar widget:

1. Make sure that the Google Calendar app is installed (download from the Play Store if not).
2. Click the empty space on the desktop → Widgets.
3. Search for a Google Calendar (could be called Google Calendar).
4. Select the size of the widget (for example, 4×2 to display the month) and drag it to the screen.
5. When you first start, log in to your Google account.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi firmware (especially Chinese) Google Calendar may not sync due to lack of Google Play services.The solution is to install Google Play Services manually or use alternative applications (see Method 4).

After adding the widget, set it up:

1. Touch the widget → tap the icon ⚙️ Settings.
2. Select calendars to display (e.g. Personal, Work).
3. Set up transparency, text color, and font size (not available on all versions).

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If the Google Calendar widget is not updated, check the sync settings in your Google account: go to Settings → Accounts. → Google → Sync your account and enable the option "Calendar".

Method 3: Use of alternative launchers (Nova, Apex)

Standard launcher MIUI If you need more features (like resizing the widget or its style), install a third-party launcher such as Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎛️ Fine tuning of the widget appearance (colors, fonts, transparency).
• 📏 Arbitrary size of the widget (not just fixed cells) 2×2, 4×1 etc.).
• 🔄 Backup of desktop settings.

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from the Play Store.
2. Make it a default launcher (the first time you start will be offered a sentence).
3. Click the empty space on the desktop → Widgets.
4. Select Calendar (Standard Calendar or Google Calendar).
5. Drag the widget onto the screen and change its size by pulling around the corners.
6. For additional settings, press the widget → Change the widget.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO F5 or Redmi K60) Third-party launchers can cause animation delays or gesture problems. MIUI Solution: Disable animations in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Press 7 times to unlock).

Method 4: Third-party calendar applications with widgets

If standard widgets MIUI Or Google doesn't suit you, try specialized apps. They offer advanced features like:

• 📊 Time analysis (how many hours it takes to meet, work, etc.).
• 🌙 Dark theme and adaptive colors under the wallpaper.
• 🔔 Smart location-based reminders (e.g., “Buy milk on the way home").

Top.-3 Apps with the best widgets for Xiaomi:

To install a widget from a third-party calendar:

1. Download and install an app (such as Business Calendar 2) from the Play Store.
2. Open the app and set up sync with your account (Google, Outlook, etc.).
3. Return to the desktop, clamping the empty space → Widgets.
4. Find the widget of the established calendar (usually called by the name of the app).
5. Drag it to the screen and select the display style (month, week, agenda).

Method 5: Calendar on the lock screen (for quick access)

If you need to see the date and events before you unlock your phone, set the calendar to display on the lock screen. MIUI It's done this way:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the Lock screen style.
3. Scroll down and find the Calendar or Date and Time option (depending on version) MIUI).
4. Activate the switch and select the display style (e.g. Large date) + events).
5. Return to Lock screen settings and turn on Show notifications to see reminders.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO X5 Pro is available for Always-on Display (AOD), It's a time and date that you can see when you're off the screen, so you can turn it on:

Settings → Display → Always-on Display → Select a style with a calendar

⚠️ Note: Displaying a calendar on a lock screen can reduce battery life by 5-10%, especially if used AOD. To save charge, set up a display schedule: for example, only during business hours.

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The calendar widget on the lock screen is convenient for checking the schedule without unlocking the phone, but increases battery consumption. AOD time-limited.

Problem Solving: The widget is not added or does not work

Sometimes Xiaomi users are faced with the fact that the calendar widget:

• 🔍 Not appearing in the list of widgets.
• 🔄 Not updated (shows old date or events).
• 🚫 Issuing an error in setting up.

Here’s how to correct typical mistakes:

If the widget still doesn’t work, try:

1. Clear the Calendar app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Calendar → Clear the cache).
2. Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
3. Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) – this often solves problems with displaying widgets on firmware MIUI 13.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi calendar