How to set your tune on the alarm clock in Xiaomi: instructions for all models

The alarm clock in Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most functional tools among Android devices, but many users face a problem: standard tunes get bored quickly, but how to put your music is not always obvious. This is especially true for owners of Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 13 models, where the MIUI 14 interface hides some settings.

In this article, we will discuss three working ways to set a custom tune to an alarm clock, from simply selecting a track from your phone’s memory to bypassing system constraints through a file manager. You will also learn why sometimes the alarm clock does not play the selected music and how to fix it. All instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-14 and tested on models from 2020-2026.

1. Standard method: selecting a melody through alarm settings

The most obvious method is to use the built-in options of the Watch app, which is suitable for most users and does not require additional programs.

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarm tab (bell icon at the bottom of the screen).
3. Click on an existing alarm clock or create a new one (+ Add).
4. Stick the alarm clock on the line.
5. From the menu that opens, select My Music or Local Audio Files (the name may vary depending on the version of MIUI).
6. Find the right track in the phone memory and confirm the choice.

⚠️ If the option My music is not available, then your version is MIUI restrict access to local files, in which case use the second method.

MP3/WAV file (other formats may not be played)

Track no longer than 5 minutes (long files are cropped)

The file is in the Music or Ringtones folder.

The file size does not exceed 10 MB-->

If you don’t see your track on the list, make sure it:

• 🎵 Stored in the Music, Ringtones or Notifications folder (internal memory).
• 🔊 It has a supported format:.mp3,.wav,.ogg.
• ⏱️ It lasts no more than 5 minutes (the system automatically cuts long tracks).
• 📱 Unprotected. DRM (For example, tracks from Apple Music or Spotify will not work).

2. Alternative method: through file manager (if the option "My music" is not available)

In some versions of MIUI (especially POCO and old Redmi), the local track section can be hidden, in which case manually placing the file in the system folder will help.

1. Download or move the desired audio file to the phone’s memory (for example, to the Download folder).
2. Open Files (the standard file manager of Xiaomi).

🔹 Why does it work: MIUI scans system folders Media/Audio When downloading and adding the found files to the list of available signals, this method is universal for all versions of Xiaomi, including Redmi. 9A mi 11.

3. Use of third-party applications (for advanced features)

If the built-in methods are not satisfied (for example, you need to install a playlist or a melody from a streaming service), third-party software will help.

📌 How to set up Alarmy for an alarm clock with Spotify:

1. Install Alarmy and Spotify.
2. In Alarmy, create a new alarm clock.
3. In the section "Alarm clock sound" select Spotify.
4. Log in to your account and select a track or playlist.
5. Activate the option to Continue Playing after turning off so that the music does not stop.

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If the alarm doesn’t work with streaming services, check your energy saving settings: add Alarmy to exceptions (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization).

4.The solution to the problems: why the alarm clock does not play my music

Even after the right tune, the melody may not play, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI 14 Xiaomi 13/13 Pro, check your privacy settings. In recent updates, the system blocks applications from accessing audio files without explicit permission.

• 🔕 File not played: Check the format — MIUI Does not support.flac or.aac alarm clocks. MP3 bitrate 128-320 kbit/s.
• 📵 Alarm clock goes off without sound: Make sure the alarm settings do not activate vibration only. Check the overall volume level (Settings) → Sound).
• ⚙️ Melody resets to standard: Update the Watch app through Play Market. Clear the app's cache (Settings) → Annexes → The clock → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

🛠️ Emergency: If nothing helps, reset the Watch app settings to factory (Settings) → Annexes → The clock → Warehouse → Reset settings. This will bring all alarm clocks back to standard tunes, but once you reboot, you can reassign your tracks.

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On models with MIUI 13+, after the system update, you may need to re-place audio files in the Media/Audio/Alarms folder - updates sometimes reset access rights.

5. Features for different Xiaomi models

Despite the common MIUI platform, some models have unique nuances when setting the alarm clock, and we tested the instructions on the following devices:

💡 Advice POCO: If you use custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), the standard Watch app may not be available, in which case install Google Clock from the Play Market, which supports local tunes without any further manipulation.

6 How to make the alarm clock play a random track from the playlist

The random playback feature is not available in the standard Watch app, but it can be implemented using third-party tools, such as Alarmy:

1. Create a new alarm clock in Alarmy.
2. In the Sound section, select Playlist.
3. Add a few tracks (can be from Spotify or local memory).
4. Activate the option Random order.
5. Save the settings.

🎲 Alternatively, use the Tasker app to automatically change the alarm clock melody every day:

Profile: Time = 23:00 (daily)


Task:




1. Select a random file from /sdcard/Music/Alarms/




2. Set as the alarm clock melody (AutoAlarm plugin)

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting the alarm clock tune in Xiaomi