“Do not disturb” mode on Xiaomi: what it is, how to turn on and configure for yourself

Have you ever woken up at night from a bothersome sell-out notification or missed an important call because your phone was silent» (DND, Do Not Disturb on Xiaomi smartphones solves both of these problems — but only if it is set up correctly. Unlike a simple audio mute mode, this mode flexibly filters notifications, allowing you to block unnecessary signals but miss critical ones.

In this article, we will examine how “Do Not Disturb” differs from other modes of silence in the world. MIUI, How to activate it on models from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and why even power users often miss key settings. MIUI 14 is possible to automatically include DND When sleeping according to Mi Band? or that some system notifications (such as low battery charge) can only be blocked through hidden settings?

If you want to finally get rid of digital noise without missing an emergency call from your family or an alarm clock, read on. We've collected all the nuances, including step-by-step instructions, hidden chips, and solving typical problems (for example, why the mode itself turns on or why exceptions don't work).

How "Do Not Disturb" differs from silent mode and "On the plane" mode

Many Xiaomi users confuse "Do Not Disturb" with other ways to turn off the sound on their phone.

• 🔔 Silent mode: turns off all sounds (calls, notifications, media), but does not block vibrations and visual signals (for example, flashing a screen); does not filter notifications - just makes them quiet.
• ✈️ On-plane mode: Disables all wireless modules (Wi-Fi, mobile network, Bluetooth) but does not affect sounds.
• 🚫 «Don't disturb» (DND): The only mode that allows you to flexibly configure which notifications to skip and which to block, for example, you can allow calls from selected contacts, but block all messages from messengers.

Important nuance: in MIUI Do Not Disturb does not turn off alarm clocks and timers by default (unlike some other firmware), but this behavior can be changed in settings - we will discuss this below.

Another advantage DND — For example, you can schedule it to be turned on at night or during calendar meetings, whereas you have to manually turn on the silent mode every time.

How to turn on “Do Not Disturb” on Xiaomi: 3 ways

You can activate the mode in several ways - choose the most convenient for your model (Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi. All methods work MIUI 12-14, but the location of menu items may vary slightly.

Method 1: Through the notification panel (fastest)

1. Swipe your finger down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification panel.

2. Find the "Do Not Disturb" icon (the icon with the bell crossed out).

3. Click on it once to activate. To adjust the settings, hold the icon for 1-2 seconds, and the Quick Settings menu will open.

Method 2: Through system settings

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Go to the section Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.

3. Move the slider to the "On" position. You can set the schedule and exceptions here.

Method 3: Voice assistant (for the purpose of MIUI 13+)

If you have Xiaomi Voice Assistant (or Google Assistant) enabled, you can say:

“OK, Google, turn on the mode to not disturb.”


or




"Put the DND on for 2 hours."

Remember that voice commands only work when you are actively connected to the Internet.

Detailed setting: which notifications to block and which to skip

By default, Do Not Disturb mode blocks all notifications and calls except alarm clocks, but its real power lies in flexible settings.

1. Exceptions for calls and messages

You can allow calls and notifications from:

• 📞 Favorite Contacts: Add important numbers (family, colleagues) to the exclusion list.
• 🔄 Repeated calls: If the same number rings twice within 3 minutes, the call will pass (useful for emergencies).
• 💬 Messages from certain apps: for example, allow notifications only from WhatsApp or Telegram.

2. adjust vibration and visual signals

In the section "Do not disturb" → Additional options are available:

• 📳 Turn off the vibration completely (useful at night).
• 🌙 Turn off the screen light for notifications.
• 🔔 Allow notification indicator flashing (if you have one on your model).

3. Blocking system notifications

By default, system warnings (such as low battery power) are not blocked.

1. Go to Don't Disturb → System notifications.
2. Uncheck the boxes from unnecessary items (for example, “Charge is complete” or “Bluetooth device is connected”).

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If you use Mi Band or Xiaomi Smart Clock, sync them to Do Not Disturb mode. In the Mi Fit or Zepp Life settings, you can set up automatic turn on. DND during sleep according to the bracelet data.

Automatic turn on schedule or events

One of the most useful features of Do Not Disturb is the ability to set up automatic turn-on by time, place or event, which eliminates the need to remember the mode every evening.

1. Scheduled (e.g. overnight)

To turn on and off automatically:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb → Schedule.
2. Turn on the "Schedule" slider.
3. Set start and end times (for example, 23:00 to 07:00).
4. Choose the days of the week (you can set separately for weekdays and weekends).

2.According to the calendar event

If you use Google Calendar or Mi Calendar, you can link the mode to meetings:

1. In the “Do Not Disturb” settings, select Events.
2. Enable the option “Automatically turn on during events”.
3. Set up what types of events to use the mode for (for example, only for meetings marked "Work").

3. by geolocation (e.g. at work)

On some models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi K60) place-bound:

1. Enable the option “According to location” in the settings DND.
2. Add an address (such as an office or gym).
3. Set the range (from 100 meters).

Important: Geolocation and calendar events will require permission to access Location and Calendar in the Settings settings.

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Automatic schedules are the best way to remember to turn on Do Not Disturb at night. Set it up once and the phone will go into quiet mode on its own.

Typical problems and their solution

Even after setting it up properly, Xiaomi users sometimes have problems with the Do Not Disturb feature.

1. The mode itself is switched on or off.

If DND It is activated without your participation, check it out:

• 🕒 Schedule: You may have accidentally set up automatic turn on.
• 📱 Energy saving: Some modes (e.g., Ultra-Economic) may affect notifications.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI: After the update, the settings can be reset.

⚠️ Warning: If the mode is turned on at night, check sync with Mi Band or Google Fit. Sometimes the bracelet mistakenly detects sleep and sends a command to the phone.

2. no exceptions are valid (no calls are allowed)

If important calls are blocked despite settings:

• 📞 Check that the contact is added to your favorites (in the phone book, not just in the messenger).
• 🔕 Make sure that in the settings DND The option “Block all calls” is not activated».
• 📶 The problem may be on the operator’s side – try calling from another number.

3. The alarm clock doesn't work.

If the alarm doesn’t wake you up in Do Not Disturb:

• ⏰ Check the alarm settings: in MIUI They are in a separate app “Clock” (Clock).
• 🔊 Make sure that in the settings DND “Alarm clocks and timers” are not disabled (Section Additional).
• 📵 Restart your phone – sometimes helps with system services crashes.

⚠️ Note: If you use third-party alarm apps (such as Sleep as Android), give them permission to operate in mode. DND in the settings of Special Access.

4. Notifications are coming anyway.

If the regime does not block notifications:

• 🔔 Check if the application has been added to the exceptions (Exclusions for Applications section).
• 📱 Update the firmware: in older versions MIUI (Below 12) there were bugs filtering notifications.
• 🔄 Switch the mode manually: sometimes helps to turn off and turn on again DND.

Hidden chips of the “Do Not Disturb” mode on Xiaomi

Many users are unaware that Do Not Disturb has a few useful features that can be activated through a developer or hidden menus.

1. Block notifications on a locked screen

By default, even in mode DND The notifications are displayed on the lock screen to hide them:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Notifications on the lock screen.
3. Set the value of "Do not show."

2. Allow notices only from VIP-contact

V MIUI 14 it became possible to create contact groups with different levels of access:

1. Open the Contacts app (Contacts).
2. Create a group (such as a “family” or “work”).
3. In the “Do Not Disturb” settings, select this group as an exception.

3.Integration with Mi Home and Smart Devices

If you have a Yeelight smart bulb or a Mi Smart Speaker speaker, you can configure their interaction with the user. DND:

• 💡 The lamp will flash when the notification is important (even if the sound is turned off).
• 🔊 The column will give the name of the caller if it is the chosen contact.

To set up, use the Mi Home application (Automation section).

4. Log of blocked notifications

Want to know how many notifications were blocked in a day? DND:

1. Activate Developer Mode (click 7 times on the MIUI version in your phone settings).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Notifications Magazine option and turn it on.

Now, in the “Do Not Disturb” settings, the “Statistics” section will appear, where you can see blocked notifications.

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If you often forget to turn off Do Not Disturb after a meeting, set up an automatic shutdown after 1-2 hours in the mode settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's "Do Not Disturb" mode