Have you just bought a new Xiaomi device — a smartphone, a TV or a smart lamp — and can’t find the right settings? Or have you been using the brand’s technology for a long time, but some parameters are so deep that you have to spend time searching for them? This problem is familiar to many: the MIUI interface and firmware for other Xiaomi devices are regularly updated, and the location of the menu can change depending on the model and version of the software.
In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can access settings on Xiaomi devices, from classic smartphones to smartwatches and routers. You'll learn not only where to look for basic parameters, but also how to open hidden engineering menus that the manufacturer does not advertise. And for convenience, we've compiled current ways to access tables and checklists that can be bookmarked.
1.Where are the settings on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)
On MIUI-powered smartphones (including Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark models), there are several ways to open the settings. The most obvious is through the desktop icon, but that's not always convenient. Let's look at all the options.
The main settings menu contains more than 20 sections, from Wi-Fi to Special Features, but some settings (like Developer Mode or Local Updates) are hidden by default, and you sometimes need to perform additional actions to see them.
- 📱 Method 1: Slip the Settings icon on the desktop (cogs).
- 🔍 Method 2: Smash down the notification bar and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
- 🖱️ Method 3: Keep your finger on an empty desktop space → Select Settings in the menu that appears.
- 🔤 Method 4: Use Settings Search: Swipe down on the home screen and type in a query (e.g., “battery»).
If you don’t see a section (e.g., For Developers), you need to activate it. Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times. After that, a new section will appear in the main menu.
2. Quick access to frequently used settings
Not everyone knows that you can add shortcuts to MIUI to quickly navigate to the right settings, which saves time if you regularly need to turn on/off Flight Mode, Mobile Data or Hot Spot.
Here's how to do it:
- Open the Settings. → Control panel.
- Press Add Tiles.
- Select the desired parameters (for example, NFC, Flashlight, Charge Saving).
- Drag them to the active area of the notification panel.
You can also create shortcuts on the desktop:
- 📌 Keep your finger on the empty screen. → Widgets → Settings.
- 🔄 Select the desired partition (such as Sound or Display).
- 🖼️ The shortcut will appear on the desktop – tap it for quick access.
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If you use Game Mode or Second Space a lot, add them to the Quick Access Bar, which will eliminate the need to search for these settings in the depth of the menu every time.
3. Hidden settings and engineering menu on Xiaomi
The manufacturer hides some settings so users don’t accidentally change critical settings, but access to them may be necessary to fine-tune the network, test equipment or unlock additional features.
Here’s how to open hidden menus on Xiaomi smartphones:
| Type of menu | Command or path | What do you need? |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering menu | ##4636## | View information about the battery, network, usage statistics |
| Equipment test | ##6484## or #64663## | Checking the display, camera, speakers, sensors |
| LTE settings | ##4636## → Phone Information → Network settings | Manual selection of network type (2G/3G/4G/5G) |
| Resetting battery statistics | ##4636## → Battery. → Reset | Calibration of the battery with incorrect display of charge |
⚠️ Note: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can lead to unstable operation of the device or loss of warranty. For example, manual change of modem settings (Band Selection) can disrupt communication with the operator's network.
What happens if you reset the battery statistics?
4. settings on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV)
Xiaomi TVs are based on Android TV or PatchWall (in models for India), where the settings are divided into two parts: fast settings (available from the remote) and the full menu.
To open all settings:
- Press the Settings button on the remote.
- Select All Settings (all settings).
- Or use voice search: say “Open settings” to the remote’s microphone.
Xiaomi TVs have some unique sections that aren’t in smartphones:
- 📺 Screen and sound → Settings HDR, Dolby Vision, Movie Mode.
- 🎮 Game mode → Optimizing Delayed Input for Gameplay.
- 🔊 Sound effects → Set up Dolby Audio or DTS.
- 📡 Antenna/TV tuner → Manual channel search.
⚠️ Note: In some models (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 2023) after the firmware update, the Developer section may disappear. To return it, go to Settings → About TV and 7 times click on the Assembly Number.
5. Settings in Xiaomi smart watches and bracelets (Mi Band, Watch)
Xiaomi’s smart devices (Mi Band, Mi Watch, Redmi Watch) are controlled via the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app, but some of the options are also available directly from the device’s screen.
How to open the settings on wearable gadgets:
| The device | How to open the settings | Examples of parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Band 7/8 | Swipe up on the main screen → Settings icon | Brightness, alarm clocks, notifications, reset |
| Mi Watch (S1, S2) | Press the side button. → select Settings | Training modes, heart rate, lock screen |
| Redmi Watch 3 | Swipe left on the main screen → Settings | Automatic sleep tracking, illumination, vibration |
Some settings (such as firmware update or factory reset) are only available through the smartphone app.
- Open Mi Fitness or Zepp Life.
- Select your device at the top of the screen.
- Go to the Device Settings section.
Untie the device from the Mi Account
Synchronize data with the cloud
Record the current screen settings and notifications
Charge the bracelet to 50% or more-->
6. Xiaomi router settings (Mi Router, AIoT Router)
Xiaomi routers are managed via a web interface or mobile application Mi Wi-Fi. Unlike smartphones, here the settings are divided into basic (for ordinary users) and advanced (for network administration).
Ways to enter the settings:
- 🌐 Through the browser: type in the address bar 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.com.
- 📱 Through the app: Mi Wi-Fi → Choose your router.
- 🔌 Reset to factory: Hold the Reset button on the case for 10 seconds.
Xiaomi routers have unique features that are not found in other brands:
- 🔗 Mesh network – combining several routers into one network.
- 🛡️ DDoS protection – built-in protection against network attacks.
- 📡 Repeater mode – amplifying the signal of another network.
- 🕒 Parental control with time limit.
⚠️ Attention: When setting up IPTV Xiaomi routers may need manual creation VLAN-Incorrect settings will result in no Internet or television. Before changing, save the current configuration to a file (Settings) → Backup).
7. Search for settings through voice assistant (Alice, Google Assistant)
If you're too lazy to search for the partition manually, you can use voice commands, which works on Xiaomi smartphones, TVs and smart speakers.
Examples of teams:
- 🎤 «Open the Wi-Fi settings – go to the wireless networking section.
- 🎤 «Enable flight mode" - activates the corresponding function.
- 🎤 «Show information about the battery - will open battery statistics.
- 🎤 «Find the camera settings" - will search by system parameters.
On Xiaomi TVs, voice search for settings works through the microphone button on the remote. Just press it and say a request, such as "Open the audio settings" or "Show the Wi-Fi network."
The voice assistant doesn't understand all the language, so if the command doesn't work, try paraphrasing it. For example, instead of "Setting up the screen," say "Open the display."
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Voice search only works when connected to the Internet, as queries are processed on Xiaomi servers.