Xiaomi Weather Widget: How to Install and Set Up in 5 Minutes

The Xiaomi weather widget is not just a home screen decoration, but a useful tool for quick access to current weather data, but many users face problems when installing it: If the icon doesn't show up, the data isn't updated, the widget isn't available at all, in this article, we'll look at all the ways you can add a weather widget to any Xiaomi model, from the budget Redmi to the flagship Mi and the new model. POCO, labourer MIUI 12/13/14 or hyperos.

Xiaomi’s firmware features include that the weather widget can be integrated into the Mi Weather system app or require third-party solutions like Google Weather or AccuWeather. We’ll look at both options, and we’ll also talk about how to fix common bugs when the widget doesn’t update data or disappears after a reboot. If you want to always display temperature, humidity and forecast on the screen, read on.

1. Check the system application "Weather" on Xiaomi

Before installing the widget, make sure that your smartphone has a standard Weather app from Xiaomi. MIUI, Sometimes users delete it by mistake or disable it.

To check for the availability of the application:

• 🔍 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 In the search box, type "Weather" (or "Mi Weather" in English firmware).
• ⚙️ If the application is disabled, click "Enable".
• 🗑️ If the app is removed, install it again via Mi App Store or Google Play (search for "Mi Weather").

If you have an app but the widget doesn't appear on the list of available ones, try updating it to the latest version.

1. Open the Mi App Store (or Google Play).
2. Find the "Weather" in the list of installed applications.
3. Click "Update" if a new version is available.

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If the widget doesn't appear after the update, try clearing the Weather app's cache in the settings. This often solves the display problem.

2 How to Add a Weather Widget to Xiaomi's Home Screen

If the Weather system application is installed and running, you can add a widget to the home screen in a few steps. MIUI (including HyperOS and most models Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO.

Follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Touch and hold the empty space on the home screen (not on the app icon!).
2. At the bottom of the screen, a menu will appear – select “Widgets” (or “Widgets”).
3. Scroll down the list and find the Weather widget (usually called "Mi Weather" or simply "Weather").
4. Select the desired widget size (options available) 2×2, 4×1, 4×2 etc.).
5. Drag the widget to a free space on the main screen.

If the widget doesn’t appear in the list, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI — on old firmware (below) MIUI (12) the widget may be missing.
• 🌍 Device region – in some countries (e.g. China) the weather widget is disabled by default.
• 🔄 System updates – sometimes the widget only appears after installing the latest firmware.

3. Set up the weather widget: location, data, update

Once you add a widget to the home screen, you can customize it to your needs, such as changing the display data, refresh rate, or appearance.

How to change the city in the widget:

1. Tap the weather widget on the main screen - the Weather app will open.
2. Press the badge "⋮" (three points) in upper right corner.
3. Choose “Manage Cities” (City Management).
4. Add the right city through search or remove the unnecessary ones.

How to set up the displayed data:

• 🌡️ Temperature – displayed by default, you can select the Celsius/Fahrenheit scale in the application settings.
• 💧 Humidity – included in the additional widget settings (if supported).
• 🌬️ Wind speed – available in extended widget form (usually size) 4×2).
• 🌅 Sunrise/Sunset Time – Displayed in some versions MIUI 14.

How to change the refresh rate:

By default, the widget updates data every 2-4 hours, but this can be changed:

1. Open the Weather app.
2. Go to Settings. → Automatic update.
3. Select the interval: "Every hour", "Every 3 hours" or "Manual".

4.What to do if the weather widget does not work or is not updated

One of the most common problems is that the weather widget stops updating data or shows incorrect information, and here are the main reasons and ways to fix them:

If the widget doesn’t work, try the following:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes it helps to reset temporary errors.
• 🧹 Clear the cache and data of the Weather application in the settings (Settings) → Annexes → Weather. → Warehouse).
• 📥 Reinstall the app – remove it and reinstall it via the Mi App Store.
• 🛠️ Reset the launcher settings – for this, hold an empty space on the main screen → "Screen settings" → "Reset the settings".

⚠️ Attention! On some firmware (e.g, MIUI China ROM) The weather widget can be blocked due to regional restrictions, in which case only reflashing to the global version or using third-party widgets will help.

5. Alternative Weather Widgets for Xiaomi

If the Weather system widget doesn’t suit you (for example, due to limited functionality or upgrade issues), you can install third-party solutions.

1. Google Weather (Google Weather)

• ✅ Pros: accurate data, minimalist design, integration with Google Assistant.
• ❌ Cons: No extended widget settings.
• 📥 Installation: Download from Google Play, add a widget through the widget menu.

2. AccuWeather

• ✅ Pros: detailed forecast for 15 days, radar maps, storm alerts.
• ❌ Cons: a lot of advertising in the free version.
• 📥 Installation: Available on Google Play and Mi App Store.

3. Weather & Clock Widget (from Devexpert)

• ✅ Pros: more than 100 styles of design, widgets with clocks and weather.
• ❌ Cons: Paid design themes.
• 📥 Installation: link to Google Play.

4. Yahoo Weather

• ✅ Pros: beautiful backgrounds with photos of cities, simple interface.
• ❌ Cons: There is no Russian language in some versions.
• 📥 Installation: Available in Official Stores.

To add a third-party widget:

1. Install the app from the list above.
2. Touch and hold the empty space on the main screen.
3. Select "Widgets" and find the widget of the installed application.
4. Drag it to the screen and set it up according to the instructions.

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Third-party weather widgets often offer more features than the system Mi Weather, but may consume more battery power due to background synchronization.

6.The weather widget on the lock screen Xiaomi

Many users want to see the weather not only on the home screen, but also on the lock screen. MIUI This feature is available, but you need to enable it manually.

Instructions for adding weather to the lock screen:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select "Additional settings" (or "Advanced settings").
3. Find the option "Weather on the lock screen" and turn it on.
4. Choose a display style (minimalistic or extended).

If there is no option:

• 📱 Check the version. MIUI — function is available starting with MIUI 12.
• 🌍 Make sure your phone settings indicate the correct region (not China).
• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13/14 or Redmi Note 12) The weather on the lock screen is automatically displayed if geolocation is enabled. If the data does not appear, try it:

• 📍 Insert "Accurate location" in geodata settings.
• 🔄 Manually update the data in the annex “Weather".
• 🔋 Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Attention! On some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the weather widget on the lock screen may not work due to lack of system components. MIUI.

7. Optimizing battery consumption when using the weather widget

The weather widget, especially with frequent updates, can affect battery life. To minimize charge consumption, follow these tips:

1. Reduce the refresh rate:

• Open the Weather app.
• Go to Settings. → Automatic update.
• Select the interval "Every 6 hours" or "Manual".

2. Turn off background activity for third-party widgets:

• Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
• Select a weather app (such as AccuWeather).
• Click on "Battery" and select "Limit background activity".

3. Use the "Light Mode" widget:

Some widgets (such as Weather & Clock Widget) offer a "economic mode" that reduces the number of requests to servers. Activate it in the widget settings.

4. Turn off geolocation for the Weather app:

If you manually specified a city, you don't need geolocation.

1. Open Settings → Privacy → Application permissions.
2. Find the weather and disable access to the location.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's weather widget