How to turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi smartphone if the touch screen does not work

You wake up to an alarm clock, but Xiaomi's screen doesn't respond to touch? You know, the phone freezes, the sensor glitters after a fall, or the display is completely black because of a hardware malfunction. At that point, the key is to quickly turn off the alarm clock so you don't wake your family or be late for work. Fortunately, even with a non-functioning screen, this is possible!

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to turn off your alarm clock on Xiaomi (including the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4, Mi 11/12, and more) without using the sensor. You’ll learn how to use physical buttons, voice assistant, PC connection, and even hardware reset in a pinch.

Important: The methods vary in complexity and risk. Start with the simplest (sections 2–3), and only if they don’t work, move on to radical measures (sections 4–5). Some methods will require pre-tuning your phone – if your Xiaomi is still alive, do it in advance!

1. Turn off the alarm clock through physical buttons (no reset)

The fastest and safest method is to use a combination of power and volume buttons, which works on most Xiaomi models if the phone is on but the screen is not responsive to touch.

• 🔊 Increase the volume to maximum with the side button Volume Up – so you will hear the sound prompts of the system.
• 🔄 Press the power button for 10-15 seconds until the phone vibrates and starts to reboot. On some models (for example, the Redmi Note 9 Pro), it is enough to hold it for 5-7 seconds.
• 🛑 If the alarm continues to ring after restarting, repeat the action again - sometimes the system "forgets" to turn off the signal after the first reboot.

Critical detail: On devices with MIUI 13+ and Android 12+, the alarm can automatically turn on again after rebooting if it was installed through the standard Watch app. To avoid this, after restoring screen operation, go to Settings → Apps → Watch → Notifications and turn off the option “Repeat alarm after rebooting”.

Make sure the phone is not discharged (plug in charge)

Try clearing the power button cache (clip it for 30 seconds, then release it)

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If the button combination didn’t work, you may have your Xiaomi model disabled the hardware reboot function, in which case try the following method.

2.Using Google or XiaoAI voice assistant

If your Xiaomi has a voice assistant (Google Assistant or Xiaomi’s XiaoAI) activated, you can turn off the alarm with your voice – even with the screen off!

• 🎤 The phone's microphone is working (check if the phone responds to voice commands in normal mode).
• 🔊 “OK, Google” or “Hey, XiaoAI” is enabled (configured in Settings) → Google → Voice search settings or settings → XiaoAI).
• 📶 Phone connected to the Internet (for processing voice commands).

Instructions for Google Assistant:

1. Say loud and clear, “OK Google, turn off the alarm.”
2. If the phone doesn’t respond, try alternative phrases like “Stop the alarm clock” or “Stop all alarm clocks.”
3. For XiaoAI, use the command: “Xiao Ai, turn off the alarm” (only works on Chinese firmware or global versions with XiaoAI installed).

Important: Voice assistant may not work if:

• 🔇 In the settings, access to the microphone for the “Hours” or “Google” application is disabled».
• 🔋 The phone is discharged below 15% – in this case, the system turns off background processes.
• 🛡️ Do Not Disturb (check the indicator in the status bar if the screen displays information at least a little).

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3. Connect to PC via ADB (for advanced users)

If physical buttons and voice commands don't work, and the screen is completely black, you can turn off the alarm by debugging USB (ADB), a method that requires pre-tuning, but it's versatile and works even in severe system failures.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and Android program SDK Platform-Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB on the phone (configured in the settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: adb devices If the phone is determined, you will see its serial number.
4. Turn off the alarm by command: adb shell am force-stop com.android.deskclock (for the standard Watch app) or adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.deskclock.ALARM_DONE (stop-off).

If ADB does not recognize the device, try:

• 🔄 Reconnect the cable or use another port USB.
• 🔧 Install Xiaomi drivers manually through the official website.
• 📱 Reboot your phone to Fastboot mode (hold power) + Volume Down 10 seconds, then return to the system.

4 Hard Reset (Hard Reset) - last resort

If the alarm rings continuously and previous methods have failed, you will have to reset your settings completely through Recovery mode, which will delete all data from your phone, so use it only as a last resort!

How to make Hard Reset on Xiaomi:

1. Turn off the phone (hold the power button for 10-15 seconds).
2. Press the Power + Volume Up combination before the Mi logo appears (usually 5-10 seconds).
3. From the Recovery menu (manage volume buttons, choose the power button) select: Wipe Data → Wipe All Data → Confirm
4. After resetting the phone will restart in factory condition - the alarm clock will be turned off.

Note: On some models (e.g. POCO F3 or Redmi K40), the Recovery menu may be in Chinese. Look for items with characters like "" (clear data) or "" (restore factory settings).

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If you need a Mi Account after reset and you don't remember it, use the official recovery form.

⚠️ Attention: Hard Reset removes:

• 📱 All installed applications and their data.
• 📸 Photos, videos and music (unless synced to the cloud).
• 🔑 Wi-Fi passwords and accounts (except Google if your phone was linked to your account).

5. Alternative methods: smart watches and third-party devices

If you have a Xiaomi smartwatch or fitness bracelet (like the Mi Band 6/7 or Watch S1) synced to your phone, you can try turning off the alarm through them:

1. Open the alarm menu on the clock (usually a swipe up or menu button).
2. Find an active alarm clock and turn it off (on the Mi Band – long press on the alarm icon).
3. If the clock is not synchronized, bring it closer to the phone (within 10 meters) and wait for the data update.

Another non-obvious way is to use a second device with the same Mi Account:

• 📱 Install the Watch app on another Xiaomi phone (com.android.deskclock).
• 🔄 Sign in to the same Mi Account as on a locked device.
• 🛑 Turn off the alarm through the app menu – changes sync with the main phone.

These methods don’t always work, but they can help if other options are not available.

Table: Compatibility of methods with Xiaomi models

⚠️ Note: on devices with a blocked bootloader, a hardware reset may require you to enter your Mi Account after you reboot. If you do not remember your account details, use the official recovery service or contact the service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off the alarm clock on Xiaomi

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If the screen isn't responsive, start with simple methods (buttons, voice) rather than Hard Reset.Reset should be the last option, as it deletes all data.