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

Why Xiaomi’s alarm clock doesn’t turn off – and what to do about it

You woke up to a loud beep, reached for your phone — and the alarm clock on Xiaomi is not switched off by the sensor or the buttons. Or the screen is getting stuck and the sound cuts your ears. Familiar situation? Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones running MIUI sometimes behave unpredictable: the alarm clock can "glide", not respond to swipes or even block the screen. The reasons are different — from firmware bugs to conflict with the shell.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to turn off the alarm on Xiaomi devices, including emergency methods for “hang” phones. And also find out why the alarm clock can continue to ring even after swiping to the side – this is not always a user error.

Method 1: Standard Disconnection through the Screen

If your smartphone is working normally and your alarm is triggered for the first time, use the basic method:

📱 Unlock the screen (if it is locked) – the alarm clock may not turn off without unlocking.
👆 Swipe left or right on alarm. On some models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12) you need to swipe up.
🔔 Click the Cancel or Stop button if it appears on the lock screen.

If the swipe doesn’t work, try double-tapping on the notification — sometimes it helps with interface lags. On devices with MIUI 14+, you may need to hold your finger on the notification for 1-2 seconds.

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On some models (e.g., POCO F5), the alarm only turns off after the screen is fully unlocked with a password or fingerprint. If you use a pattern lock, draw it slowly - the system may not recognize fast movements.

Method 2: Cancellation through the notification panel

When the alarm rings but the standard swipe doesn’t work, try turning it off through the notification curtain:

Pull the notification curtain down (even on a locked screen).
Find a notification from the Watch or Alarm app.
Click on it and the alarm clock control menu will open.
Slip the button Cancel or Turn off the sound.

If the notification does not appear, check if it is hidden in the section "Curled notifications" (click on the line "Show everything in the curtain") on MIUI 13 and later, the alarm clock can be displayed as a “system” notification with an icon. ⏰.

Make sure the curtain is fully open | Check the "Curled notifications" section |Reset the phone with the power button | Try turning off the sound with physical buttons

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Method 3: Emergency shutdown by volume buttons

When the screen doesn’t respond to touch and the alarm keeps screaming, use the hardware buttons:

🔊 Press Volume Down to the full stop. On most Xiaomi models, this instantly turns off the alarm clock.
🔇 If one button didn’t work, try holding it for 3-5 seconds – it will force the phone to silent mode.
🔄 On some devices (such as Redmi 10) it helps to simultaneously press the volume buttons up and down.

Importantly, this method doesn't cancel the alarm clock, it just jams the alarm, and in a minute, the signal can resume, if you don't programmatically turn off the alarm.

Xiaomi (series 11/12/13) |Redmi (Note, K-series) |POCO (F/X/M-series) |Black Shark| Another brand

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Method 4: Forced reboot (if the phone is getting stuck)

If the alarm rings in the background of a complete freeze system (screen does not respond, buttons do not work), then only the rigid reset remains.

Model phone	Button combination	Retention time
Xiaomi 13/12/11, Redmi Note 12	Food + Volume Up	10-15 seconds
POCO F4/F5, Black Shark 5	Food + Volume Down	8-10 seconds
Redmi 9/10, old models	Food (hold)	20+ seconds

⚠️ Attention: a forced reboot will interrupt all background processes. If the alarm is triggered, there is a system update or video recording, the data may be damaged. MIUI 14+ after a hard reset may require input PIN-code SIM-map.

What to do if the phone is not restarted?

If the button combination doesn't work, plug your phone into charging and try again. On some models (Redmi 8 and older), retrieval helps SIM-If nothing works, wait for the battery to run out (it will take 1-2 hours with an active alarm clock).

Method 5: Voice Assistant (for MIUI 12 and later)

On smartphones with MIUI 12-14, you can turn off the alarm with your voice, even if the screen is locked:

Say loudly, “Hi, Sia!” (or “Hey, Xiao AI” in English firmware).
After activating the assistant, say “Switch off the alarm clock” or “Switch off the alarm clock.”
If the assistant does not respond, repeat the command with the clarification: “Cancel the last alarm.”

The voice method works only with the Xiao assistant on. AI (Check in the settings → Additionally. → Voice assistant. POCO-Devices may need to pre-configure voice activation in Settings → Voice input.

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Voice alarms work even when the screen is off, but require an internet connection to process commands on Xiaomi servers.

Why Xiaomi’s alarm clock might not be off

If standard methods don't work, the problem is deeper in the system.

🐛 bug MIUI: In the firmware MIUI 13.0.4-13.0.6 was a bug that kept the alarm ringing after the swipe.
🔊 Sound profile conflict: If Do Not Disturb with alarm exceptions is enabled, the sound may be duplicated. → Sound. → Don't disturb.
⏰ Multiple alarm clocks: Sometimes 2-3 alarms are triggered at once (for example, from Google Watch and the standard app). → Alarm clock.
📱 Damaged software: If the alarm goes off after resetting, the firmware may have gone off. MIUI via Fastboot.

🔍 Diagnostics: To understand which app is to blame, after turning off the alarm clock, check Settings → Annexes → Permits → Autostart. Turn off autorun for suspicious programs (e.g., autorun, com.miui.weather2 Sometimes it conflicts with alarm clocks).

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If the alarm is delayed or does not turn off, try changing the tune to the standard one (Sounds) MIUI → Alarm 1. Custom tunes sometimes cause crashes due to file formats (e.g., file formats,.m4a instead.mp3).

How to Prevent Alarm Problems in the Future

To keep the alarm clock on Xiaomi running smoothly, follow these tips:

Update your firmware. MIUI 14.0.5+ fixes most alarm bugs. Check the Settings Update → About Phone → System Update.
Use one app. Don't set alarms in both Google Watch and the standard app at the same time, which is a conflicting experience.
Set up exceptions for "Do Not Disturb." In Settings → Sound → Don't Disturb → Exceptions add alarm clocks and reminders.
Check battery optimization. In Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization, turn off restrictions for the Watch app.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using POCO Launcher or third-party shells, they can block alarm notifications. return the standard launcher to Settings → Home screen.

Never |Rarely (once a month) |Frequently (once a week) |Constantly (daily)

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FAQ: Frequent questions about alarm clocks on Xiaomi

Can I turn off the alarm on Xiaomi through Smart Band?

Yes, if your Mi Band 6/7 fitness bracelet or Xiaomi Smart Band Pro is synced to your phone, and if the alarm goes off, a notification will appear on the wristband, swipe it left to turn off the sound, but this only works if the phone is unlocked or the wristband is connected via Bluetooth.

Why does the alarm go off 5-10 minutes earlier?

This is a feature of MIUI called the Smart Alarm, which analyzes sleep phases and wakes you up at the optimal time. Shuts off in the Watch → Alarm clock → Settings → Smart alarm clock. Some models (Xiaomi 13 Pro) can't turn it off without root rights.

How to remove all alarm clocks at once?

Open the Watch app, go to the Alarm tab. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Everything. Alternatively, in Settings → Apps → Watch → Storage, click Clear Data (this will reset all alarm clocks and timers).

The alarm clock doesn’t ring at all – what to do?

Check it out: 🔕 The volume level of the alarm clock (separate slider in Settings) → Sound). 🛠️ Permissions for the Watch application (Settings) → Annexes → The clock → Permits). ⏰ Time on the phone (if it goes wrong, the alarm won’t work). 🔄 Do Not Disturb (should be disabled or configured with exceptions) If nothing helps, reset the settings of the Watch app to Settings → Annexes → The clock → Warehouse → Drop it.

Can I set an alarm on a Xiaomi phone that is turned off?

No. All alarms in MIUI run through the Watch app, which requires the phone to be turned on. The only exception is the Mi Band alarm clock, but they depend on synchronization with the phone. Use external devices (such as the Xiaomi Smart Speaker) to be reliable.