Weather on Xiaomi: what is it feature, how it works and how to set up in 2026

Have you ever noticed that your Xiaomi smartphone lock screen automatically displays temperature, cloud icons, or even rain warnings? Or suddenly you find a Weather app on the menu that you didn't install? It's not a fluke or a virus -- it's a built-in weather service from Xiaomi that works on most of the brand's devices. But what is it, how does it get on your phone and can you get rid of it?

In this article, we’ll explore what Xiaomi weather is technically: where data comes from, how the service is integrated into MIUI and other firmware, and why it sometimes behaves unexpectedly (e.g., shows the temperature for another city or disappears altogether). You’ll also learn how to customize the weather display to suit your needs, what alternative applications can be used, and what to do if the service stops working. Spoiler: it’s not just a widget, but part of the Xiaomi ecosystem, which is even connected with smart watches and speakers.

What is Xiaomi Weather and How Does It Work?

Xiaomi’s device weather service is a system application that is built into MIUI, HyperOS and other branded shells.

• 📱 Display current weather on the lock screen and in the notification panels.
• 🌡️ Automatically determine your location (via GPS or an operator network) to display current data.
• ⚠️ Notifications of sudden weather changes (storm, hail, strong wind).
• 🔄 Sync with other Xiaomi devices (e.g., Mi Band smartwatches or Xiaomi Smart Speaker speakers).

Unlike third-party applications (such as Gismeteo or AccuWeather), Xiaomi’s weather service doesn’t require a separate installation — it’s pre-integrated into the system and uses data from brand partners. The main advantage is minimal battery and traffic consumption, as updates occur in the background without unnecessary requests.

However, this decision has disadvantages:

• 🔒 It is impossible to completely uninstall an application without root rights (only disable).
• 🌐 Data may be less accurate than that of specialized services.
• 📍 Sometimes the service forgets your location and shows the weather for Beijing or another city.

Where does the weather data come from in Xiaomi?

Xiaomi does not have its own weather stations, but works with external data providers, depending on the region and model of the device, the sources can be:

• 🌍 AccuWeather (the main partner for most countries, including Russia)
• 🇨🇳 China Meteorological Administration (for China and some Asian regions)
• 🌐 OpenWeatherMap or WeatherAPI (for custom firmware devices).

Data is updated every 1 to 3 hours (depending on battery saving settings) and transmitted to the device via Xiaomi servers. Interesting fact: if you use a Mi Account account, the service can synchronize your favorite locations between your smartphone, tablet and smartwatch – for example, the weather for the summer cottage will automatically display on all gadgets.

How to check the source of data on your device?

1. Open the Weather app (if it is on the menu).
2. Scroll down to the About program or Settings section.
3. Find the item “Data Source” or “Provider” – there will be the name of the service.

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If the weather is not accurate in your area, try changing the city manually in the app settings. Sometimes automatic location works with errors, especially in small communities.

How to turn on, turn off or adjust the weather on Xiaomi

By default, the weather service is activated on all Xiaomi devices, but its display can be customized or completely hidden.

🔹 How to remove weather from the lock screen

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select “Style of the lock screen” or “Widgets”.
3. Turn off the “Weather” slider or uncheck the box from the relevant item.

🔹 How to Change a City for the Weather

1. Open the Weather app (if it is not in the menu, search the system).
2. Click on the current city at the top of the screen.
3. Enter the name of the desired city manually or allow access to geolocation.

🔹 How to completely disable the weather service

Complete disabling is possible only through Settings → Applications → Application Management:

1. Find the list of “Weather” (Weather).
2. Click “Disable” (the application will remain in the system, but will stop working).
3. For complete removal, root rights or custom firmware will be required.

Xiaomi weather issues and how to fix them

Even embedded services sometimes fail, and here are the most common problems and ways to solve them:

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Weather → Memory.
2. Click on “Reset settings” or “Delete data”.
3. Reset the device.

Alternative Weather Apps for Xiaomi

If the built-in service doesn't suit you, you can install third-party applications. Here are top-5 alternatives with pros and cons:

To replace the built-in weather with a third-party app:

1. Install the selected application from Google Play.
2. Turn off system weather (as described above).
3. Add the new app widget to the home screen or lock screen (if supported).

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Third-party weather apps can consume more battery than Xiaomi’s built-in service, as they update data more often and use geolocation in the background.

Xiaomi Weather in Smart Devices: Watches, Speakers, TVs

Xiaomi’s weather service is integrated not only into smartphones, but also into other devices in the ecosystem.

• ⌚ Mi Band and Xiaomi Watch: displays temperature and weather icon on the dial, and syncs with the smartphone via Mi Fit or Zepp Life.
• 🔊 Xiaomi Smart Speaker: Can voice weather forecasts by voice command ("Xiaomei, what's the weather like today?").

Important: If you change your city for weather on your smartphone, it will automatically update on your connected devices (assuming they are linked to a single Mi Account) which is handy if you move frequently between cities or countries.

How to adjust the weather on the Mi Band:

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app.
2. Go to the "Device Profile" section → "Digitals".
3. Select a weather-enabled dial (usually marked with an icon ☁️).
4. Synchronize the watch with your smartphone.

Security and privacy: What Xiaomi knows about your weather

Many users worry that the weather service is collecting extra data, so let's look at what's being transmitted to Xiaomi's servers:

• 📍 Location: only if you've allowed geolocation access. Coordinates are used to determine the nearest city.
• 🌡️ Weather data: temperature, humidity, pressure (if the device has sensors).
• 🔄 Device ID: This is needed for synchronization between gadgets (e.g., a smartphone and a watch).

According to Xiaomi, this information is not used for targeted advertising and is stored in an anonymized form.

1. Turn off geolocation for the Weather app in Settings → Permissions.
2. Use manual city input instead of automatic city definition.
3. Turn off weather sync in your Mi Account (in profile settings).

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If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS), Xiaomi’s built-in weather service may not work, in which case install third-party apps or use Magisk modules to restore functionality.

FAQ: Frequent weather questions on Xiaomi