How to turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi: all ways (including emergency)

Are you awake to an alarm clock on Xiaomi but can’t turn it off quickly? Or did the alarm go off at the wrong time and the screen is locked? This is a familiar situation for many owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi smartphones — especially if it’s the standard Watch app with MIUI firmware.

Unlike other Android devices, there are nuances: for example, on some Xiaomi models, the alarm continues to sound even after pressing the power button, unless you confirm the disconnect in the interface. And in versions of MIUI 12-14, the logic of signal control has changed, now it is not enough to simply swipe the notification to completely turn off the sound. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods: from basic to emergency, when the phone freezes or the screen does not respond.

Method 1: Standard shutdown through the lock screen

The most obvious method is to interact with the alarm notification directly on the locked screen.

• 🔔 Click on the alarm notification at the top of the screen (swipe down from the top edge).
• ⏰ In the window that opens, tap the Stop button (or Delay if you need to transfer the signal).
• 🔕 Some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro) require double tapping – first on the notification, then on the button in the alarm interface.

If the screen doesn't respond to touch, try unlocking your phone with your fingerprint or face — sometimes it works even when the system is hanging. MIUI 14 adds the alarm gesture: just swipe your finger across the screen to the left or right (setting is enabled in Settings → Lock screen → Gestures).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with AMOLED-On screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13), the alarm notification may not appear on the locked screen if Always On Display is enabled.

Method 2: Disconnect through volume buttons

Few people know, but on Xiaomi, the alarm clock can be turned off with physical buttons without unlocking the screen, a method that works on most models, including the POCO X3, Redmi 9A and newer devices:

1. When the alarm goes off, press the volume button (bottom button on the left end).
2. Hold it for 2-3 seconds until the sound starts to subside.
3. If the signal is not turned off, repeat pressing 2-3 times in a row.

This is done by the built-in emergency switch-off feature in MIUI, but some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European market) may require pre-activation of the option in the settings:

Settings → Special features → Physical buttons → Turning off the alarm clock with volume buttons

If the volume buttons don’t work, check if they are blocked by third-party apps (e.g. Lean Mode or Game Turbo).

Method 3: Shutting down through the Clock app

If your alarm has already gone off but you want to cancel it completely (not just stop the current alarm), do the following:

• 🕒 Open the Clock app** (icon with dial).
• 🔔 Go to the Alarm tab (bottom of the screen).
• ❌ Find the active alarm clock in the list and swipe it left or tap the switch to turn it off.
• 🔄 If the alarm is recurring, click on it and select Delete or Disable Repeat.

On MIUI 13+, the Watch app* has a Smart Alarm that analyzes sleep phases. If it's on, you may not be able to turn off the alarm through the notification, you may have to go to the app itself. Also, note the alarm widget on the home screen: sometimes you just tap it to open the quick settings.

Is the Clock app open?

Is the "Do Not Disturb" mode on?

Is the Smart Alarm Function Active?

Have alarm clock exceptions been checked in the sound settings?

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Method 4: Emergency shutdown through reboot

If the alarm clock is getting stuck and does not turn off any of the above methods (this happens when there are failures in the system). MIUI If you have a conflict with the Second Space shell, you have to force the reboot, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi. K50 and POCO F4:

1. Hold the power button and the volume button at the same time.
2. Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the screen goes out and the phone starts to reboot.
3. After turning on, check if the alarm is turned off in the Clock app**.

⚠️ Important: Forced reboot does not delete data, but may interrupt background processes (e.g., file downloads or updates) MIUI). On devices with unlocked bootloader or custom firmware (such as LineageOS), this method can cause additional crashes.

If the phone doesn't respond to a forced reboot, try plugging it into the charger, which sometimes wakes up the system, and check if Fastboot is activated (the Android bunny is on the screen and the word Fastboot mode is on).

1. Hold the power button for 30 seconds to exit.


2. Or connect your phone to your PC and type in the command:




fastboot reboot

Method 5: Turning off the alarm clock via voice assistant

On Xiaomi with MIUI 12+, you can control the alarm clock with your voice, even if the screen is locked.

• 🎤 Say “OK Google” or “Hi Xao Ai” (depending on your voice assistant settings).
• 🗣️ Select the command: “Stop the alarm clock” or “Stop the alarm clock».
• 🔇 If the voice assistant doesn’t respond, check if it’s enabled in Settings. → Google → Voice search (for Google Assistant) or in Settings → Additionally. → Xiaomi's voice assistant.

This is especially useful if you're in another room or your phone is far away, but be aware that voice commands may not work if:

• 🔇 Don't disturb mode on.
• 📵 The microphone for the voice assistant is turned off.
• 🔋 Battery level below 15% (on some models, voice assistant is turned off to save energy).

On the POCO F3 and other infrared port devices, voice control can also be used via the remote control (if it is tied to a phone).

Table: Comparison of ways to turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi

Frequent problems and solutions

Sometimes the alarm clock on Xiaomi behaves in an unpredictable way, and here are the most common situations and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The alarm clock is triggered, but the sound is very quiet or through a speaker (not a musical one).

Solution: Check the alarm clock settings in Settings → Sound → Alarm Loudness. Also make sure no No Sound or Vibration in the sound profile is activated.

Problem 2: The alarm clock does not turn off after pressing the Stop button.

Solution: This is a typical MIUI 12-13 bug.

• 🔄 Phone reboot.
• 📱 Delete the Cache of the Clock application** (Settings) → Annexes → The clock → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🔧 Reset the settings of the “Clock” application** (in the same settings of the application).

Problem 3: The alarm clock doesn’t work, but it’s set correctly.

Solution: Check:

• 🔋 Battery level (on some models, the alarm clock does not work at all) <5%).
• 🛡️ Battery Optimization Settings for the Watch application** (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → The clock → No restrictions).
• ⏰ Time zone and date (Settings) → Additionally. → Date and time → Autodetermination).

⚠️ Note: On dual speakers (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Pro), the alarm can only be heard through the top speaker. If it is contaminated or damaged, the sound will be quiet. Clean the speaker with a soft brush or compressed air.

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If the alarm on Xiaomi is delayed (e.g. 5-10 minutes later), check the time sync settings. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and Time and turn off/on the Automatic Date and Time option. Also make sure you select the correct Time Zone (sometimes lost after the MIUI update).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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On Xiaomi with MIUI 14, the alarm can continue to sound after pressing the power button unless you confirm the disconnection in the interface.Always check that the signal has really stopped - sometimes it goes into "quiet" mode and re-activates after a few minutes.