How to Set Your Music on Xiaomi’s Alarm: All the Ways to Work

Waking up to your favorite tune makes the morning feel better, but Xiaomi’s standard alarm clocks get boring. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to set your music to an alarm clock, from simply choosing a track from your phone’s memory to using streaming services. In this article, we’ll discuss all the current methods for MIUI 14/15 devices (including Redmi and POCO), and also reveal nuances that are not written in the official instructions.

It's important to understand that the functionality can vary depending on the smartphone model and the firmware version. For example, flagships like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra have advanced audio settings, while on the budget Redmi Note 12, some options may be hidden. We tested the instructions on current versions of MIUI, but if your phone runs on old firmware, check the section with alternative methods.

Before proceeding, make sure that:

• 📱 The phone has the latest version of the Watch app installed** (updated via Google Play or App Store).

1. Standard way: music selection through the Clock app

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Clock app, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the model, but in recent versions of MIUI, the interface has changed slightly.

1. Open the “Clock” app** (icon with dial).
2. Go to the tab "Alarm clock"** (the bell icon in the bottom menu).
3. Click on +** (plus) or select an existing alarm clock to edit.
4. Slip the Alarm Sound field (or Ringtone in English).

If the item "My Music" is missing, then your version is MIUI In this case, move to alternative methods (sections 3-5). Also note that some users encounter a bug when the selected melody is reset to a standard one after rebooting. Before restarting, disable battery optimization for the Watch app in settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → The clock → Battery → No restrictions).

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2.Using the Ringtones folder for quick access

MIUI automatically scans certain folders for audio files that can be used as alarms or bells, and if the standard method didn't work, try this workaround:

1. Connect your phone to your computer or use a file manager (e.g., Explorer** or Mi File Manager).

Reboot your phone (required!).

Open the alarm settings – your files should appear in the list of available tunes.

This method is universal and works even on older versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 12 on Redmi Note 9). However, if the file is too large (more than 10 MB), the system may not display it, in which case you shorten the duration of the track or convert it to a lighter format (e.g. from.wav to.mp3).

⚠️ Note: Some users report that after the update MIUI The Ringtones folder stops scanning, and then resetting the Clock app will help. → Annexes → The clock → Warehouse → Reset).

Alternative method: applications for alarm clock customization

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't work, you can use third-party apps, which offer advanced features: smooth volume increase, track snippet selection, integration with streaming services.-3 tested solutions:

To install your music through these apps:

1. Download and install the selected application.
2. Open the alarm settings and find the option “Alarm clock sound” or “melody”.

Sleep as Android also allows you to adjust the smooth volume increase (to make the wake up soft) and integrates with Spotify or YouTube Music. However, this will require a premium subscription.

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If the alarm doesn’t work in a third-party app, check the permissions: Settings → Apps → [Application Name] → Permissions → Turn on “Exact Location” and “Out-Start.” This is for the timers to work properly.

4 How to Put Music From Spotify/YouTube Music on an Alarm

Many users want to wake up to streaming services, but MIUI doesn't support this feature directly.

Method 1: Sleep as Android (recommended)

Sleep as Android can integrate with Spotify and YouTube Music.

1. Install the app and connect it to your Spotify/YouTube Music account.
2. Create a new alarm and select Spotify or YouTube Music in the sound settings.

Note that playback will require an active Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network), and the free version of Spotify can interrupt the track with ads, this will disrupt the alarm clock.

Method 2: Download the track and use it as a local file

If you don’t want to depend on the internet:

1. Download a track from Spotify/YouTube Music in.mp3 format (e.g., via web services like ytmp3.cc for YouTube).
2. Place the file in the Ringtones or Music folder on your phone.
3. Set it as an alarm clock tune through the standard Clock app (see Section 1).

⚠️ Note: Downloading music from streaming services may violate the terms of use.We recommend this method only for personal tracks you have previously uploaded (for example, purchases on iTunes or Google Play Music).

5.Solution for older versions of MIUI (up to MIUI 12)

If your Xiaomi is running MIUI 11 or older (like Redmi 5 or Mi A2), the standard methods may not work, and the Ringtone Maker app or manual editing of system files (for advanced users) will help.

Method 1: Ringtone Maker app**

This utility allows you to crop audio files and save them as alarm clock tunes:

1. Install Ringtone Maker from Google Play.
2. Select an audio file from your phone’s memory.
3. Cut the track to the desired fragment (optimally - 30-60 seconds).
4. Save it as an alarm clock.

Method 2: Manual addition to the system folder (root access)

For experienced users with unlocked bootloader and root rights:

1. Connect to your phone via ADB or a root-access file manager (e.g., Root Explorer).


2. Go to /system/media/audio/alarms/.




3 Copy your audio file (e.g., alarm.mp3). there.




Enter the access rights: chmod 644 /system/media/audio/alarms/alarm.mp3.




5. Reboot the phone.

After that, your track will appear on the list of standard alarm clock tunes. Warning: wrong actions with system files can lead to crashes!

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after you set it up properly, users are faced with common errors, and we'll look at the most common ones.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the Clock app (Settings → Apps → Watch → Storage → Reset) this will bring back the standard settings, but may solve customization problems.

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On devices with MIUI 14/15, the most reliable way is to use the Ringtones folder or third-party apps like Sleep as Android. The standard method through Watches works unstable on some models.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions