How to put a sound reminder on the Xiaomi smartphone: step-by-step instructions

The audio reminders on Xiaomi smartphones are not only alarm clocks, but also a convenient tool for monitoring time, important things or regular events. Unlike the iPhone, where functionality is limited to the standard watch app», MIUI It offers several built-in ways to create a reminder with a melody, a vibration, or a repetition, but many users are facing challenges: the sound does not work in the mode "Do not disturb", the reminder disappears after the reboot, then it is not possible to find the necessary settings in the new version of the shell.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of installing audio reminders on Xiaomi (including Redmi models, POCO and Black Shark, which works on MIUI 14/15 Android 13/14. You will learn how to set up:

• 🔔 Standard alarm clock through the Clock app (including repetitive and delayed signals)
• 📅 Calendar reminders with date/time reference and sound accompaniment
• 🎵 Voice reminders via Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex
• ⚙️ Automatic geolocation or event notifications (e.g., “Remind you to drink water every hour»)
• 🛠️ Third-party applications for advanced features (widgets, cloud sync, custom tunes)

We pay special attention to hidden settings MIUI, All instructions are illustrated with screenshots from real devices (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5).

1. Standard alarm clock through the app "Clock"

The most obvious way to put a sound reminder is to use the built-in Watch app (icon with dial), which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and supports:

• 🕒 Single and repeated alarm clocks (daily, by day of the week)
• 🔔 Selecting a tune from standard or custom files (.mp3,.m4a)
• 🔄 Delay the signal for 5-30 minutes
• 📴 Work in the “Do Not Disturb” mode (if properly configured)

To set an alarm clock:

1. Open the Watch app → go to the Alarm tab.
2. Press + in the lower right corner.
3. Set a time, select the days of repetition (if necessary).
4. Touch the field Sound → select a tune from the list or click Add to download your.
5. Activate the Vibration switch (optional).
6. Press Save.

The correct time is indicated|Repeat days are selected (if necessary)|The melody is played in preview|Vibration enabled (optional)|The alarm clock is activated (slider in the position "On.»)

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Important: If the alarm doesn’t work, check:

• 🔋 Energy Saving Mode: Go to Settings → Battery → Power saving mode and add the app Watches in exceptions.
• 📵 Do Not Disturb: The alarm settings should include the option to Ignore “Do Not Disturb».
• 🔊 Volume: C Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Loudness check that the alarm clock slider is not at a minimum.

2. Reminders through the calendar MIUI

Annex Calendar in MIUI It can not only schedule events, but also send audible notifications, this method is convenient for one-time reminders (for example, a birthday or a business meeting) or repetitive tasks (for example, “Pour flowers every Monday»).

How to create a reminder:

1. Open the calendar. → press + bottom-line.
2. Choose the type of event: Reminder or Event.
3. Fill in the fields: 📝 Name (e.g., "Buy milk») ⏰ Start and End Time (for Events) 🔔 Notification → Select Sound and Alert Time (in 5, 10, 30 minutes, etc.) 🔄 Repeat (if necessary)

Save.

Advantages of the method:

• 📅 Sync with your Mi Account or Google account (reminders won’t go away when you reset your phone).
• 🎨 Ability to add color tags for different types of events.
• 📌 Geolocation binding (e.g., “Remind me to buy bread when I am in the store»).

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Limitations:

⚠️ Note: Calendar reminders may not work if the application is manually closed through “Recently Used” or optimized by the system. To avoid this, add Calendar to auto-clean exceptions: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Calendar → Battery → No restrictions.

3. Voice reminders via Google Assistant or Alice

If you're too lazy to set alarm clocks manually, you can use voice assistants. Google Assistant and Alice from Yandex can create reminders by voice command, tied to a time, place or event.

Method 1: Google Assistant

1. Activate the assistant with your voice (OK, Google) or hold the Home button.
2. Say things like, “Set the alarm for 7:00 a.m.” or “Remind me to call my mom at 19:00.”
3. The assistant will offer to confirm the time and sound - agree.

Method 2: Alice (Yandex)

1. Open the Yandex app or say “Hi Alice.”
2. Say the command, "Remind me to take out the trash tomorrow at 8:00 p.m."
3. Alice will create an event in Yandex Calendar and send a notification.

The benefits of voice reminders:

• 🎤 Fast – no need to open applications.
• 📍 Geolocation triggers (e.g., “Remind me to buy coffee when I’m near Starbucks»).
• 🔄 Synchronization between devices (reminder will appear on both the phone and tablet).

Cons:

• 🔋 Assistants must work in the background, which consumes the battery.
• 📵 In the “Do Not Disturb” mode, voice reminders can be blocked.
• 🔊 The notification sound depends on the assistant settings (sometimes quieter than the standard alarm clock).

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If Alice or Google Assistant don't recognize the command, try to word it differently, for example, instead of "Put a reminder for tomorrow," say "Remind me of the meeting tomorrow at 15:00."

4. Automatic reminders through "Automation" in MIUI

V MIUI 14/15 There is a hidden function Automation (formerly called Smart Help), which allows you to create reminders for triggers: time, geolocation, Wi-Fi connection, etc:

• 🕘 Daily notifications (e.g., “Drink water every hour»).
• 📍 Reminders to the place (e.g., “Buy bread at the store»).
• 🔋 Alerts at low battery charge.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings. → Additional functions → Automation (on some models the path may be different: Settings) → Special facilities → Smart help).
2. Click Create a rule → Choose a reminder.
3. Set a condition (e.g. Time) → Every day at 20:00).
4. Select the action: Show notification or play back sound.
5. Write a reminder text (e.g., “It’s time to go to bed!”).
6. Keep the rule.

Examples of useful automation:

Important: Automation rules only work when the Internet is active (for geolocation) and if the Automation application is not closed by the system.

⚠️ Attention: Disable battery optimization for Automation: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Automation → Battery → No limits. Also add it to the power saving exceptions.

5. Third-party applications for extended reminders

If Xiaomi's built-in tools aren't enough, you can install specialized applications.

• 🎵 Castomic melodies and voice reminders.
• 📊 Statistical of accomplishments.
• ☁️ Synchronization with the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).
• 🛠️ Home screen widgets.

Top.-3 reminder-appendix:

How do you choose an app?

• 🎯 If you need complex alarm clocks (with tasks to wake up) – Alarmy.
• 📋 If PC sync and collaboration are important – TickTick.
• ⚡ If you need minimalism and quick access — BZ Reminder.

Setting up Alarmy (by example):

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Press. + → Choose an alarm clock or a reminder.
3. Set a time, select Mission (e.g., "Mathematics" or "Mathematics «QR-code»).
4. In the Sound section, upload your tune or select from the list.
5. Activate the alarm.

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Third-party apps may conflict with built-in alarms. If the sound doesn't work, check if the app notifications are disabled in Android settings: Settings → Annexes → [Title of the annex] → Notifications.

6. Problem Solving: Why doesn't the sound reminder work?

If a reminder doesn't work, the reasons can range from simple settings to system errors, and we'll look at the most common cases and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The alarm clock doesn’t ring in “Do Not Disturb” mode

Decision:

• Open Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Do not disturb.
• Press the schedule. → Make sure alarm clocks are allowed.
• In the settings of a specific alarm clock, enable the option to ignore “Do not disturb”.

Problem 2: Reminder disappears after reboot

Solution: This is a typical mistake MIUI, It's a battery optimization thing:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app responsible for reminders (Clock, Calendar or third-party).
3. Press the Battery. → Choose Without Limitations.
4. Go back and turn on AutoRun.

Problem 3: The sound is there, but it's very quiet.

Decision:

• Check the volume of the alarm clock separately from the total volume: the alarm settings should have a Loudness field.
• Make sure that Quiet or Vibration mode is not activated in the notification curtain.
• If you use a custom tune, check its volume in any audio player.

Issue 4: Reminders are duplicated

Solution: This happens if Xiaomi and Google Clock are running simultaneously. Disable the duplicate app:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Find Google Clock (or another third-party app).
3. Click Disable or Remove Updates.

7.How do you make the reminder as visible as possible?

To avoid missing an important notification, you can combine several warning methods, here are 5 ways to make a reminder "unskippable":

1.Use the vibration. + sound

In alarm settings or reminders, activate both options, and vibration will help if the phone is in your bag or pocket.

2. Set up a repeating signal

In the Watch app, you can set the signal repetition interval (e.g., every 5 minutes) until you turn off the alarm.

3.Add a text notification to the lock screen

For this:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Turn on the option to Show notifications on the lock screen.
3. In settings for a specific reminder, make sure it is marked as Important.

4. Create a duplicate reminder in another app

For example, set an alarm in the Watch and a duplicate reminder in Google Calendar, so the chances of missing the signal are minimal.

5.Use geolocation triggers

In applications like TickTick or Automation MIUI You can tie a reminder to a place, like, "" To remind you of your purchases when I'm near the supermarket».

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The most reliable solution for important reminders is a combination of sound, vibration and text notification on the lock screen, so you are guaranteed not to miss the signal, even if the phone is silent.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi