How to call a contact on Xiaomi: all ways and settings

Have you ever tried dialing while your hands are busy and your smartphone is on the table? Voice assistant on Xiaomi solves this problem in seconds — just say a command and the call will be made automatically. But how exactly does this work on different models of Redmi, POCO or flagship Xiaomi 13/14? In this article, we will analyze all the available methods, from the standard Google Assistant to the branded Xiao AI, and also consider the typical errors that cause voice commands to fail.

The main advantage of voice control is speed and convenience. For example, you drive a car and you can't be distracted on the screen, or you play sports with headphones and your phone in your pocket. In these cases, voice calls become not just a feature, but a necessary feature. However, not all users know that to work properly, you need to not only turn on the assistant, but also properly configure access to contacts, microphone, and sometimes update firmware. We tested all methods on current versions of MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 to give accurate instructions.

What voice assistants are supported on Xiaomi

Xiaomi smartphones offer a choice of three main voice assistants, each with its own characteristics, and not only the set of available commands, but also the stability of the work, support for languages, and integration with other Mi Ecosystem services.

Let’s look at the key differences:

• 🤖 Google Assistant, a universal assistant from Google, supports the maximum number of commands (including managing a smart home), but requires an Internet connection for most functions.
• 🧠 Xiao AI — Xiaomi’s branded assistant, optimized for devices with MIUI. Supports offline commands (such as calling contacts without the Internet), but is limited in functionality compared to Google.
• 🎧 Headphone assistant – if you use Xiaomi wireless headphones (like Buds 4 Pro or FlipBuds Pro), they can have their own voice assistant built in for fast commands.

Important: only Xiao AI is installed on devices for the Chinese market (with China ROM firmware), and Google Assistant is not available, and it will require unlocking the bootloader and installing the Global ROM to activate it.

Setting up Google Assistant for voice calls

Google Assistant is the most reliable way to call a contact with your voice, as it recognizes natural speech and supports synonyms for names (for example, you can say “calling mom” instead of the full name of the contact).

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter “G” on a color background).
2. Tap the profile icon in the top right corner → Settings → Google Assistant.
3. Go to the Assistant → Voice Match section and turn on the Hey Google option.
4. Take voice training (you will be asked to repeat the phrase “OK, Google” 3 times).
5. Go back to the basic assistant settings and select Phone → Contacts to provide access to the phone book.

After setting up, you can use commands:

• 📞 «Okay, Google, call Ivan Petrov»
• 📞 «Hey Google, call your mom on speakerphone»
• 📞 «OK Google, call your last contact»

Assistant enabled in Google settings|Access to microphone allowed|Contacts synced with Google account|Internet connection stable-->

On Xiaomi models with MIUI 15 Google Assistant Could Be in Conflict with Xiao AI — If the commands don't work, disable the brand assistant in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Xiao AI (shut off).

Using Xiao AI to call contacts

Xiao AI is a Xiaomi-branded assistant that works even without the internet (for basic commands) and is better integrated with system functions, but its capabilities are limited: for example, it does not support synonyms for contact names and requires accurate pronunciation.

To set up Xiao AI:

1. Open the Xiao AI app (the icon with a mikروفon on an orange background).
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner → voice settings.
3. Turn on the voice awakening option and record a voice sample.
4. In the Permissions section, give access to contacts and microphone.

Examples of commands for Xiao AI:

• 📞 «Little A, call Alexei (in Chinese, Alexei»)
• 📞 «Xiao AI, Dial the last number»

⚠️ Attention: Xiao AI may not recognize contact names in Cyrillic if the system language of the smartphone is not set in Russian. → Additionally. → Language and input.

Voice call through headphones Xiaomi

If you use Xiaomi wireless headphones (such as Buds 4 Pro, FlipBuds Pro or AirDots 3), you can call your contacts directly through them without activating the main assistant on the phone. This feature works thanks to the built-in Qualcomm QCC3050/3056 chip, which processes commands locally.

How to set up:

1. Connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
2. Open the Mi Earphones app (download from Google Play if it isn’t).
3. Go to Settings → Voice Assistant and select Google Assistant or Xiao AI.
4. Activate the voice activation option and record a voice sample.

Now you can use commands directly through the headphones:

• 🎧 «OK Google, call Anna (double tap on the headphone) + voice-team)
• 🎧 «Xiao AI, dial the last number" (clip the touch panel for 2 seconds)

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If the voice assistant in the headphones does not work, update the firmware of the headphones through the Mi Earphones app. Often bugs are fixed in new versions of the software.

Why voice commands don't work: Common mistakes

If your Xiaomi doesn’t respond to voice commands for calls, the problem may lie in one of the following: We’ve collected the most common causes and ways to fix them:

• 🔇 Microphone is locked: check the permissions for Google/Xiao AI In Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Choose an assistant] → Permits. Make sure the microphone is on.
• 🌐 No internet: Google Assistant requires network connection to recognize speech.Xiao AI It only works offline with basic teams.
• 🗣️ Pronunciation: Try to speak clearly or use the full name of the contact (for example, “Ivan Ivanov” instead of “Vanya»).
• 🔄 Helper conflict: if both assistants are included (Google and Xiao) AI), They can block each other. Turn one off.
• 📱 Outdated firmware: on versions MIUI Over 12 voice commands may not work smoothly. Update the system to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

If the problem persists, reset the assistant settings:

For Google Assistant:


1. Open the Google application → Profile → Settings → Google Assistant.




2. Select Devices → Your Smartphone → Delete Device.




3. Reboot the phone and reset the assistant.





For Xiao AI:




1. Go to Settings → Applications → Xiao AI → Storage.




2. Click on “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”.




3. Run the Xiao AI app again and go through the setup.

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X5 Pro) the voice assistant may be disabled after the update MIUI. In this case, only a complete reset to factory settings will help (don’t forget to back up the data!).

Voice call on a locked screen

Can I call a contact with a voice without unlocking my smartphone? Yes, but you need to turn on special settings. By default, Google Assistant and Xiao AI do not work on a locked screen for security reasons, but this option can be activated.

Instructions for Google Assistant:

1. Open Settings → Display → Lock the screen.
2. Select Voice Match → Unlock with Voice.
3. Enable the option to Allow Assistant when blocking.

For Xiao AI:

1. Launch the Xiao AI app.
2. Go to Settings → Voice Awakening.
3. Activate the work on the locked screen.

Now you can use commands even when the screen is off.

• 🔒 «OK Google, call home (smartphone will answer without unlocking)
• 🔒 «Xiao AI, dial 112" (works only for emergency numbers)

Alternative ways to control calls

If you don't like standard assistants, you can use third-party apps or MIUI features that also support voice call contacts.

• 🤖 Yandex’s Voice Assistant app: supports Russian-speaking teams and recognizes Cyrillic names well. Install from Google Play and provide access to contacts.
• 🔊 Commands via Bluetooth headset: some car radios (e.g. Xiaomi) 70mai) Have a built-in voice assistant for calls.
• 📱 Gestures and voice in MIUI: In Settings → Special facilities → Voice control can be configured to start calls by voice without assistants (works limited).
• 🔄 Automation with Tasker: Advanced users can create a task that will call the contact via voice command via AutoVoice (requires root or root). ADB).

Example of a team for Yandex Assistant:

• 📞 «Alice, call your wife»
• 📞 «Yandex, dial the last incoming»

If you frequently call the same contacts, you can create shortcuts on the home screen with voice activation:

1. Long press on the free place of the main screen → Widgets.
2. Select Contacts and drag the shortcut of the desired subscriber.
3. Click on the shortcut → Change → Voice command and write down a phrase (for example, “call the boss”).

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For maximum reliability, use Google Assistant on Global ROM or Yandex Assistant if you have many Russian-language contacts. Xiao AI is only suitable for basic commands on Chinese firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about voice calling on Xiaomi