Where to Find Reminders in Xiaomi Phone and How to Set Up Them: The Complete Guide

Have you ever forgotten about an important meeting, birthday or bill payment deadlines? Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi models and other products) POCO) There are several ways to create reminders, from the built-in Notes app to Google Assistant voice commands, but it’s not always clear where to look for these features in the app. MIUI, Especially after the interface updates.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the possible places where reminders are hidden in Xiaomi phones, from standard tools to hidden chips. You will learn how to configure one-time and repeated notifications, sync them with other devices, and which applications will help automate the process. MIUI 12/13/14 and nuances for models with a pure Android One (for example, Mi). A3).

Standard Notes app: where to look for reminders

The main tool for creating reminders at Xiaomi is the Notes app** (yellow notebook icon) preinstalled on all devices with a single device. MIUI It supports not only text recordings, but also time- or place-based notifications.

To find reminders:

1. Open the "Notes" app**.
2. In the lower menu, tap on the icon "Reminders"** (bell).
3. All active and expired notifications will be displayed here.

If the Reminders section** is missing, update the app via Google Play or check the display settings in the menu. ⋮ → Settings → Show reminders.

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V MIUI Section 14, Reminders, may be hidden behind the Calendar tab in the Notes app. scroll through the screen to the left to find it.

• 🔔 One-time reminders: the notification will work once at the specified time.
• 🔄 Repeated: You can set up daily, weekly or monthly notifications (for example, to pay for utilities).
• 📍 Location: Reminder will work when you get close to a given point (not available on all models).

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones POCO shelled POCO The Notes app launcher may be called Notes and have a different design.

How to Create a New Reminder in Notes

The process of adding a notification takes less than a minute:

1. Open “Notes” and click on the icon «+» (note-up).

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For repeated reminders:

1. In the time settings window, select “Repeat”**.
2. Specify frequency: Daily, Weekly (select days), Monthly or Annually.

If you need to edit an existing reminder, find it on the list, tap it and select Change.** You can also put the notification off for 10 minutes, 1 hour, or tomorrow.

Reminders via Google Assistant and Calendar

If the standard Notes app** doesn’t suit you, use alternative methods:

Method 1: Google Assistant Voice Command

The fastest way to create a reminder is to use a voice assistant:

1. Activate Google Assistant with a long press on the home button or a voice command, OK, Google.
2. Say, for example, “Remind me to give my report tomorrow at 9:00 a.m..”
3. The assistant will confirm the creation of the notification and offer to save it to Google Calendar.

The advantage of this method is synchronization with other devices (for example, on Android). TV However, reminders from the Assistant will not appear in the standard Xiaomi Notes app.

Method 2: Google Calendar

Google Calendar** allows you to create events with notifications:

1. Open the calendar and press «+»** (create).
2. Fill in the “Title” and “Time” fields.
3. In the Notifications section, select 10 minutes, 1 hour or add your own time.
4. Save the event.

Unlike Notes, you can set up multiple notifications for a single event (e.g., the day and an hour before the start).

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Third-party reminder applications

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools aren’t enough, consider alternatives:

• 📝 Todoist: cross-platform task manager with reminders, integration with Gmail and the ability to delegate tasks.
• ⏰ TickTick: Supports repetitive tasks, tomato-timer and collaborative listings.
• 🔔 Microsoft To Do: syncs with Outlook and offers smart suggestions (for example, reminding about the birthday from contacts).
• 📅 Any.do: Combines calendar, tasks and voice reminders.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• More flexible repetition settings (e.g., “every second Friday of the month”)
• Ability to attach files, photos or voice notes to tasks.
• Integration with other services (Slack, Trello, Zoom).

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, check permissions in Settings → Annexes → Permits: Some programs request access to contacts, location and calendar, which may affect privacy.

Where to look for reminder notifications

The reminders created appear in several places:

1. Notification Panel: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to see active notifications.
2. Lock screen: if the option is enabled Settings → Lock screen → Notifications.
3. Notes widget: Add it to the home screen to quickly view your next tasks.
4. Calendar app: If a reminder is linked to an event, it will appear here.

If the notification is not received:

• Check if notifications for the Notes app are disabled** in Settings → Annexes → Notes → Notifications.
• Make sure the reminder settings indicate the correct time (consider time zone).
• Reboot your phone – sometimes it helps to “push through” stuck notifications.

On Xiaomi models with Android One (for example, Mi) A3) The path to notification settings may be different: Settings → Apps & Notifications → Notes → Alerts.

Configure widgets for quick access

To keep reminders always on hand, add a widget to the home screen:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select "Widgets."
3. Find the Notes widget (usually called Notes or Mi Notes).
4. Drag it on the screen and select a size (e.g, 4×2 task-list).

The widget may display:

• 📌 List of nearest reminders (sorted by date).
• ✏️ Quickly create a new note or task.
• 🔍 Search all the records.

Nana POCO F3 and other models with POCO Launcher widgets may look different. If the standard widget doesn't work, try Google Keep or TickTick, which have more flexible display settings.

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The Notes widget is updated in real time, but for this, the app must run in the background. Check the battery optimization settings in Settings → Battery → Optimize and add “Notes” to exceptions.

Reminder problems and solutions

Sometimes reminders don't work or disappear, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to address them:

If the problem is not resolved:

1. Clear the cache of the Notes app** in Settings → Annexes → Notes → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
2. Check if another application for tasks (such as Wunderlist or Any.do) conflicts with Notes.
3. Reset the application settings to standard (in the same Warehouse menu).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with root rights or custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience), the standard Notes app may not work properly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi