Displaying the weather on the main screen Xiaomi Redmi is a convenient way to always be aware of temperature, precipitation and other weather parameters without unnecessary clicks. However, standard widgets MIUI do not always work intuitively, especially after updates or resets. In this article, we will look at all the current ways to add weather to the desktop, including solutions for Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5/F5 and other models with MIUI 14/15.

The problem is complicated by the fact that in new firmware versions the path to widget settings often changes, and some users encounter the “Widget not supported” error. We tested all methods on real devices and collected checklists for quickly solving common problems. If you want not only to add weather, but also to customize its appearance or data source, you will find the answers here.

Why are there no default weather widgets on Redmi?

Many owners Xiaomi Redmi are surprised that after purchasing or resetting the settings, the usual weather widget is missing on the main screen. The reason lies in the features of the shell MIUI:

  • 🔹 Regional restrictions: In some firmware for Russia and the CIS, weather widgets are disabled by default due to agreements with weather services.
  • 🔹 Performance optimization: Xiaomi removes "extra" widgets on budget models (Redmi 10A, Redmi A2) to save resources.
  • 🔹 MIUI updates: After upgrading to MIUI 14/15 the path to widget settings may change, and old instructions no longer work.

In addition, POCOversions of smartphones (for example, POCO X5 Pro) often use a modified shell POCO Launcher, where weather widgets are hidden deeper. Check your firmware version in Settings → About phone → MIUI version —this will help you choose the right method below.

📊 What Xiaomi smartphone do you have?
Redmi Note 10/11/12
Redmi 13/13C
POCO X/F series
Redmi A series
Other

Method 1: Standard weather widget in MIUI (official method)

If yours Redmi works on pure MIUI without custom launchers, try adding a widget through the standard menu. This method works on most models, including Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and Redmi 13R:

  1. Touch and hold with your finger empty space on the main screen (not on the icon!).
  2. A menu will appear at the bottom of the screen - select "Widgets" (or "Widgets").
  3. Scroll down the list to the section "Weather" (may be called "Weather" or "Meteo").
  4. Long-press the weather widgets icon and drag it to an empty space on the desktop.
  5. Select the size of the widgets (usually the options are 2×2, 4×1 or 4×2).
  6. Tap "Done" or just release your finger.

If there is no "Weather" item in the list of widgets, then the application Mi Weather is disabled or deleted. Go to Settings → Applications → Manage applications, find Mi Weather (or "Weather") and turn it on. On some firmware, you will first need to download the application through GetApps (Xiaomi brand store).

Update MIUI to the latest version

Check your Internet connection (the widget requires data)

Free up space on the home screen (minimum 2x2 cells)

Disable power-saving mode for the Weather application-->

Method 2: Widgets via POCO Launcher (for POCO and some Redmi)

Devices rulers POCO (for example, POCO F5 or POCO X5 Pro) use a proprietary launcher, where the path to the widgets is different. This method is also suitable for Redmi with installed POCO Launcher manually:

  1. Hold your finger on an empty area of the screen and select "Screen settings" (or "Home settings").
  2. Go to the section "Widgets" → "Add widget".
  3. Find "Weather" in the list (maybe in the "Xiaomi" folder).
  4. Select the size of the widgets (4x2 is recommended for detailed display).
  5. Place the widget on the screen and click "Save".

If the widget does not update the data, check the settings geolocation:

  1. Open Settings → Privacy → Application Permissions.
  2. Find the application "Weather" and enable permissions for "Locations" and "Startup".
  3. Restart your smartphone.

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If the weather widget displays the wrong city, open the "Weather" application, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Current location" or enter the city manually.

Method 3: Installing third-party weather widgets

If standard widgets MIUI do not suit you (for example, there is no animation or detailed forecast), you can use third-party applications. Best options for Redmi:

Application Features Widget size MIUI support
AccuWeather Accurate forecast, precipitation animation, storm notifications 1×1, 2×2, 4×2 Yes (including MIUI 15)
Weather & Clock Widget 10+ widget styles, dark theme support From 1×1 to 4×4 Yes (may require permission settings)
Yahoo Weather Photos of real landscapes, minimalistic design 2×2, 4×1 Yes (sometimes lags on MIUI 14)
1Weather Widgets with transparent backgrounds, radar maps 1×1 to 5×2 Yes (works better on POCO Launcher)

To install a third-party widget:

  1. Download the application from Google Play (for example, AccuWeather).
  2. Open it and allow access to geolocation.
  3. Return to the home screen, hold your finger on an empty space → "Widgets".
  4. Find the widget of the installed application (usually at the end of the list).
  5. Drag it to the screen and adjust the size.

⚠️ Attention: Some widgets (for example, from Samsung Weather) are incompatible with MIUI and may cause errors. Before installation, check user reviews Xiaomi on Google Play.

Method 4: Widgets via Nova Launcher (for advanced users)

If you are not satisfied with the standard launcher MIUI, you can install Nova Launcher —it offers more options for customizing widgets, including:

  • 🎨 Transparency and scaling widgets.
  • 📍 Geolocation binding with high accuracy.
  • 🔄 Automatic update data every 15 minutes.
  • 🖼️ Skins and themes for widgets (including AOSP style).

Setup instructions:

  1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
  2. Make it the default launcher (the system will prompt you to do this the first time you launch it).
  3. Hold your finger on the main screen → "Widgets".
  4. Select a weather widget (for example, from Transparent Clock & Weather).
  5. Customize the appearance in the menu Long press on the widget → Edit.

How to return the standard MIUI launcher?

To roll back from Nova Launcher to the native Xiaomi launcher, go to Settings → Applications → Defaults → Launcher and select MIUI Launcher or POCO Launcher. After this, all Nova widgets will disappear, but the standard MIUI widgets will remain in place.

Method 5: Weather widget via Google App (for MIUI with Google services)

If your Redmi services are installed Google (which is typical for global firmware), you can use the built-in weather widget from Google App. It automatically detects location and syncs with other devices on your account.

How to add:

  1. Hold your finger on the home screen → "Widgets".
  2. Scroll down to section "Google".
  3. Select a widget "Weather" (usually called "Weather" or "At a Glance").
  4. Place it on the screen and select the size (1×1 and 2×2 options are available).
  5. Click on the widget to open a detailed forecast in Google App.

Advantages of this method:

  • 🔄 Data is updated every 30 minutes (more often than in the standard MIUI widget).
  • 🌍 Supports more cities, including small towns items.
  • 📱 Synchronizes with other devices on the same Google account.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI for China Google widgets may not work due to the lack of Google services. In this case, use method with third-party applications (Method 3) or install global firmware.

Problem solving: the weather widget does not work or does not updating

If, after adding, the weather widget does not show data, displays an error or is stuck on "Loading...", follow these steps:

Problem Cause Solution
Widget blank or gray No Internet connection Check mobile data/Wi-Fi and restart your phone
Invalid city Geolocation disabled Enable GPS in the notification shade and allow access for the Weather application
The widget is not updated Energy saving restrictions Open Settings → Battery → Energy saving and add "Weather" to the exceptions
Error "Widget not supported" Outdated version of MIUI Update the firmware via Settings → About phone → System update
The widget disappears after reboot Resetting the launcher Set the default launcher again (see Method 4)

If the problem persists, try resetting the settings widgets:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
  2. Find "Weather" (or Mi Weather) and press "Storage".
  3. Select "Clear data" and "Clear cache".
  4. Restart your phone and add the widget again.

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If the weather widget disappeared after updating MIUI, try deleting and adding it again. Often this solves the problem without resetting the settings.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about weather widgets on Redmi

Is it possible to change the data source for weather widgets in MIUI?

In the standard application Mi Weather the data source is strictly tied to the Xiaomi servers and it cannot be changed. However, in third-party applications (for example AccuWeather or Windy), you can select the weather provider in the settings.

Why does the weather widget show the temperature of a city that is not my city?

This is due to incorrect geolocation data. Solutions:

  • Open the Weather app and manually select your city.
  • Turn on accurate location in GPS settings.
  • Check whether your phone is using a VPN (it may "deceive" geolocation).

How to make the weather widget transparent?

Standard widgets MIUI do not support transparency. To do this you need:

  1. Install Nova Launcher or another custom launcher.
  2. Download a widget with support for skins (for example, TransparanT Weather).
  3. Select a transparent theme in the widget settings.

The weather widget eats up a lot of battery power. How to reduce consumption?

To reduce power consumption:

  • Increase the data update interval in the Weather application settings (for example, once every 3 hours instead of every 30 minutes).
  • Disable background activity for widgets in Settings → Battery → Energy saving.
  • Use smaller widgets (for example, 1×1 instead of 4×2).

Can I add a weather widget to the lock screen?

There is no official option to add widgets to the lock screen. However, you can use workarounds: MIUI There is no official option to add widgets to the lock screen. However, you can use workarounds:

  • Install the application Always On Display (for example, AOD Mi) and configure the weather display.
  • Use live wallpapers with built-in weather (for example, Weather Live Wallpaper).
⚠️ Attention: Displaying widgets on the lock can reduce the battery life of your smartphone by 10-15%.