How to Know How Much Time You Spend on a Xiaomi Phone: A Complete Guide to 2026

Why it is important to monitor the time of use of the smartphone

Xiaomi’s Android smartphones have become an integral part of life: work, communication, entertainment, all concentrated in one device, but few people think about how many hours a day it takes to scrolle tapes, messengers or games. According to research, the average user spends 3 to 5 hours a day interacting with his phone, and this figure is growing every year.

Watching your screen time not only helps you keep your eyesight and posture safe, but also helps you become more productive. For example, if you notice that 2 hours a day is spent scrolling TikTok or Instagram, it can be a trigger for changing your habits, especially for parents who want to limit their children's time on gadgets, or for those who want to digital detox.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to check the time of Xiaomi use, from built-in tools to third-party applications, and give you tips on how to reduce this time without compromising comfort.

Method 1: Built-in statistics “Digital well-being”

Starting with Android 9 Pie, Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Mi models) have a Digital Wellbeing section, an official tool from Google that tracks app activity, unlocks and even sleep time (if the appropriate setting is enabled).

To find the statistics:

1. Open the Settings.
2. Go to Digital Well-Being and Parental Control (on some MIUI firmware, the item may be called “Use Time”).
3. Slip the hourglass icon at the top of the screen.
4. Select the Control Panel or Statistics tab.

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total use time per day/week.
• 📱 Number of unlocks (how many times you pick up your phone).
• ⏱️ Top Apps by Time of Use.
• 🌙 Sleepless time (if Do Not Disturb mode is activated)

Note that data is only collected after the function is activated, if you have never turned on Digital Well-being, the story will be empty, and the statistics are reset when you reset your phone to factory settings.

What if there is no Digital Well-Being?

Some Xiaomi models (especially those with custom firmware or older MIUI versions) may not have this section.

1. Update your firmware to the latest version via Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2. Install Google Digital Wellbeing from the Play Market (it works on all Android devices).

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If you want to hide your usage time from outsiders, set a password to the Digital Well-Being section in the settings.

Method 2: Section "Time of Use" in MIUI

Xiaomi has added its own equivalent of Digital Well-being, Time of Use, which is more integrated into the MIUI shell and offers additional features, such as time limits for individual applications.

How to find it:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Time of Use (may be in the "Special Features" or "System and Device" section).
3. Sign in via Mi Account (if required).

This section is available:

• 📅 Daily/weekly chart reports.
• 🔒 Timer-blocking applications (good for children).
• 👁️ Care for vision (reminders of breaks) mode.
• 📵 Do not disturb on schedule.

Different from Digital Wellbeing, you can set up family controls here if you have multiple Xiaomi devices (like a phone and tablet) and the statistics are synced through the Mi Cloud cloud.

⚠️ Warning: If you use two SIM- cards or switch between user profiles frequently, the stats may be broken down by accounts. Check your sync settings in Mi Account.

Method 3: Applications for detailed analysis

Built-in tools give the big picture, but if you need detailed analytics (for example, what actions you performed in the application or at what time of day activity is maximum), you should pay attention to third-party programs.

Top.-3 apps:

How to install and configure:

1. Download any of the apps from the Play Market.
2. Please provide permission to access the usage statistics (required!).
3. Enable the option to Track usage in the application settings.
4. Set up notifications or goals (if desired).

Tip: If you want to track your time in the background (like how much you spend on calls or listening to music), choose ActionDash, which recognizes even these activities.

⚠️ Warning: Some applications (e.g. StayFree) may conflict with energy-saving modes MIUI. If the statistics are not updated, add the app to battery exclusions via Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.

Install an application from the Play Market|Provide access to usage statistics|Enable background tracking|Set goals/limitations (optional)|Add batteries to the exceptions (for the purpose of MIUI)-->

Method 4: Hidden system logs (for advanced)

If you need raw data without processing (for example, for analysis in Excel), you can extract usage logs through ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Xiaomi: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (shap 7 times)
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell dumpsys usagestats
4. Export data to the file: adb shell dumpsys usagestats > usage_logs.txt

The resulting file will contain lines of the form:

Package [com.android.chrome]:




Time in foreground: 1h 23m 45s




Last used: 2026-05-20 14:30:00




Notifications: 12

You can use Excel or Google Sheets to create your own graphs, like digital habit researchers or time management app developers.

⚠️ Warning: Use ADB requires caution. Do not change other system settings through this utility unless you are confident in your actions - this may cause malfunctions MIUI.

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ADB-logs contain the most accurate information, but their analysis requires technical skills. For most users, built-in tools or third-party applications will suffice.

Method 5: Parental Control for Children

If you want to control the time of use of Xiaomi phone not only for yourself, but also for your child, use the function of Parental Control.

• 🕒 Set time limits for individual applications (e.g., 30 minutes per day for games).
• 📵 Lock your phone at night or while studying.
• 📊 Get activity reports by mail.
• 🔍 Track location (if enabled).

How to set up:

1. Open the Settings. → Parental control.
2. Create a profile of your child (you will need to link his Mi Account).
3. Select applications for restriction and set timers.
4. Activate Remote Control if you want to control your device from your phone.

Example of limitations:

Important: Your child can try to get around the restrictions by restarting the phone in Safe Mode or by rolling back the settings, and to avoid this, set a password to Parental Control and disable the reset via Mi Account.

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For children under 10 years old, it is recommended to use special “children’s” shells, such as Kids Place or Google Family Link, which block access to all applications except those allowed.

How to reduce your phone use time: 7 working tips

Knowing the statistics is just the first step, and the key is to change your habits. Here are the proven ways that work for Xiaomi (and beyond):

• 📴 Turn on black and white: go to Settings → Special features → Color filter. The gray screen reduces the desire to browse social networks.
• ⏰ Set up Do Not Disturb on a schedule, such as 22:00 to 7:00, to help avoid nighttime use.
• 🚫 Remove social media shortcuts from the home screen: the harder it is to access an app, the less likely you are to open it.
• 📱 Use Focus Mode: In Digital Well-being, you can temporarily block distracting apps.
• 📊 Set goals like, "spend no more than 2 hours a day on your phone." Many apps (like Forest) motivate you to get things done.
• 🔋 Turn off notifications: Go to the settings of each application and leave only important alerts.
• 🧘 Replace habits: Instead of checking your phone in the morning, start the day with a glass of water or a short charge.

Experiment: Try spending one day a week without your phone (or with minimal use) and notice how your productivity and mood will change.

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Even cutting your phone time by 30 minutes a day gives you + 3.5 hours of free time a week, the equivalent of a full day off!

Frequent problems and their solutions

When tracking the time of use on Xiaomi can be difficult.

Statistics are not updated

If the data in Digital Well-being or Time of Use is in place:

• Check if time and date synchronization is included in Settings → System → Date and time.
• Reboot the phone.
• Update your MIUI firmware to the latest version.
• If you use a third-party app, add it to battery exclusions.

2.There is no Digital Well-Being section

On some Xiaomi models (especially with custom firmware), this section may not be available.

• Install Google Digital Wellbeing from the Play Market.
• Check for MIUI updates.
• Use alternative applications (e.g. ActionDash).

3.The data is reset after rebooting

This may be due to:

• MIUI Failure (try resetting settings through Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points → Reset settings).
• Conflict with cache cleaner applications (like Clean Master) Disable them.

4. Parental controls are not working

If the restrictions do not apply:

• Make sure your child’s device is synchronized with Mi Account.
• Check if you have admin rights for apps like Greenify or Tasker (they can block restrictions).
• Update MIUI on both devices.

If the problem is not resolved, contact Xiaomi via the official Mi Community website or forum.

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