Setup notifications on Xiaomi: from basic parameters to hidden MIUI chips

Notifications on Xiaomi smartphones are both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, they keep you updated on important events, on the other hand, they can turn the screen into a chaos of endless alerts from messengers, games and system services. Unlike pure Android, the MIUI shell offers advanced notification management tools, but they are not always easy to understand, especially if you recently switched from another brand or updated your firmware to MIUI 14/15.

In this article, we will not only show you how to turn off annoying notifications, but also reveal hidden MIUI features that the manufacturer does not advertise - for example, how to configure smart alerts by time or priority, change the style of banners on the lock screen, or why some notifications disappear by themselves. Instructions are relevant for all modern models, from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the gaming Black Shark 6.

Where to find notification settings on Xiaomi

The basic path to managing notifications in MIUI is standard, but with nuances. Open Settings → Notifications and status bar. Here you will see three key sections:

• 📱 Application Notifications – individual settings for each installed application.
• 🔔 Status String – Managing icons in the top panel (e.g., hiding an icon) NFC).
• 🔒 Lock screen – choosing which notifications to show when the screen is locked.

However, MIUI 14+ has a hidden section called Special Permissions → Notifications, where you can set priority notifications (they will be displayed on top of others) and quiet mode for individual applications. To find it, scroll through the main settings menu to the end and select Special Permissions.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The path may be different because of customized firmware. If you don't find a section, try searching for "notifications" in the settings".

How to Disable Notifications for a Specific Application

If you get alerts from Wildberries, AliExpress or any other game, you can turn them off in whole or in part.

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Application Notifications.
2. Find the app you want in the list (use search if the list is long).
3. Turn off the Allow Notifications switch to completely disable.
4. For partial disabling, tap the application name and configure: 🔔 Sound - turn on / off the soundtrack. 📱 Banners – Whether to show pop-up notifications. 🔴 Points on icons - badge-indicators on icons.

For example, Telegram can leave banners but remove the sound and vibration so that you don’t get distracted by messages during working hours, and YouTube can turn off notifications about new videos, leaving only alerts about live streams.

Do not disable notifications from system applications (e.g., "Security")|Check if there are any important alerts in the "Special Permits"|Save the settings before updating MIUI|Make sure the application does not use push notifications via the browser-->

Hidden Notifications in MIUI: What You Can Configure

Xiaomi hides a few useful features that are not obvious at first glance.

The "Priority Notifications" feature is especially useful, for example, you can set up the alerts from WhatsApp or the Banking app to always appear on top of the others, even if the screen is locked.

1. Open Special Permits → Notifications → Priority Notifications.
2. Add the required applications to the list.
3. Set the priority level (high/medium/low).

Set up notifications on the lock screen

By default, MIUI displays notifications on the lock screen, but they can be customized or hidden completely.

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Notifications.
2. Choose one of the options: 🔒 Not showing notifications – complete cover-up. 📱 Show icons – only app icons without text. 🔓 Display content – full text of notifications.

SMS

Post

Annexes with special permits

If you have chosen the icon option but want some notifications to be displayed in full (e.g. from banking apps), do the following:

1. Open Settings → Notifications → Notifications on the lock screen.
2. Slip on the Appendix with special permissions.
3. Add the desired applications and select the option “Show content” for them.

💡

If you have Xiaomi with AMOLED-screen (e.g. Xiaomi 13 or Redmi) K60), Turn on the "Always-on Display" feature in the lock screen settings, and it will show the time, date, and notification icons even when the screen is off, without consuming almost any power.

Notification problems on Xiaomi and how to fix them

Sometimes notifications on Xiaomi don't work correctly: they don't come, they don't go, they don't get duplicated, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

• 🚫 Notifications won't come: Check if they're disabled in the app settings. Make sure the app is auto-starting (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Autostart. Disable battery optimization for the application (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).
• 🔄 Notifications are duplicated: Clear the Notifications app cache (Settings) → Annexes → All applications → Notifications → Check if two versions of the same app (e.g. Telegram and Telegram X) are installed).
• 📵 Notifications disappear from the panel: Turn off the Notification Cleanup function in Settings → Notifications → Check if you're using a Do Not Disturb mode with automatic rules.

If the problem persists, try resetting notification settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset App Settings.
3. Confirm the action. It won't delete the data, but it will reset all permissions, including notifications.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (especially custom) resetting application settings can cause data loss in games or instant messengers. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

How to Change the Notifications’ Sound and Vibration

By default, MIUI uses standard sounds for notifications, but you can replace them with your own.

1. Open Settings → Sound → Notifications.
2. Select one of the suggested audible alerts or click Add to upload your file (.mp3,.wav,.ogg formats).
3. For individual applications (such as Viber or Gmail), the sound is customized in their individual notification settings.

You can set the vibration separately for calls, notifications and touches.

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Vibration.
2. Choose the type of vibration: 📞 Calls – Vibration patterns for incoming calls. 🔔 Notifications – vibration for alerts. 🖐️ Touching - response when you press the screen.

"Tune the vibration."

For example, WhatsApp can set a short double vibration, and for SMS – a long single one to distinguish them without looking at the screen.

💡

Customizing unique sounds and vibrations for different apps helps you quickly identify the type of notification without taking your phone out of your pocket.

Smart notifications: automation by time and place

MIUI allows you to configure contextual notifications that will only work at a specific time or place, for example, you can turn off all alerts at work, but leave them on at home.

1. Open the Settings. → Don't disturb.
2. Turn on the function and select "Schedule" or "Rules".
3. For the schedule, specify the days and hours when notifications should be turned off (for example, from 22:00 to 8:00).
4. For location-based rules, select Add Rule. Specify the rule type, Location. Choose a location on the map (like an office) and range. Set up which notifications to block in that zone.

You can also create exceptions for important contacts or applications, such as allowing family calls or bank notifications even in "Do Not Disturb" mode.

1. In the Do Not Disturb settings, select "Exceptions".
2. Add the necessary contacts or applications to the list of allowed.
3. Set up what types of alerts to allow (calls, messages, reminders).

This feature is especially useful for POCO or Black Shark owners, where it is important not to be distracted by notifications during games or streams.

FAQ: Frequent Notification Questions on Xiaomi