Lantern on Xiaomi when calling: 5 ways to turn on + error fix

Are you missing important calls because your smartphone is down or in your bag? The flashlight automatically activated when you call Xiaomi in the first place solves this problem — a flash will catch your attention even in a noisy room. But not everyone knows that this option is hidden in the settings or requires additional manipulation.

In this article, we will analyze all working ways to activate a flashlight when calling - from standard settings. MIUI Before using third-party applications, we'll focus on models without any other applications. LED-indicator (e.g. Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), You'll also learn why the function might not work and how to fix it without resetting.

1. Standard method through MIUI settings (works on 80% of models)

The most reliable method is to use built-in MIUI options.It is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones based on MIUI 12-14. The main condition is that your device must support LED notification indicator (even if it is physically absent, sometimes the function is emulated with a flashlight).

Instructions:

  • 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the home screen).
  • 🔍 Go to Notifications and Status bar → Notification indicator.
  • 💡 Turn on the flash switch when calling (or flashlight when calling - the name depends on the firmware version).
  • ⚙️ If necessary, adjust the Blinking Color (white/yellow) and Frequency (fast/slow).

If the Notification Indicator is not on the menu, then your model does not support this feature at the firmware level, in which case, move to the alternative methods below.

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2. Alternative method: use of the application "Flash Alerts"

For devices where the standard method does not work (for example, POCO F4 or Xiaomi 13 Lite), a third-party application Flash Alerts will help. It emulates the flashlight function when calling and SMS, even if the manufacturer did not provide it.

Step-by-step installation:

  1. Download Flash Alerts from Google Play (free version with ads).
  2. Launch the application and grant permissions: ✅ Access to notifications (to track incoming calls). ✅ Camera (for flashlight control). ✅ Auto-run (to make the application run in the background).

Flash on Call

  • 🔦 Flash Type – Select Camera Flash (Flashlight).
  • 🔄 Repeat – Set Until Call Ends (Until the End of the Call).
  • 🎨 Color – white or colored (on some models).

Note that on some firmware, this section may be called Call Notifications or Visual Signal, and if it doesn't, your version of MIUI doesn't support this feature through special features.

Why did the feature disappear after the MIUI update?
After upgrading to MIUI 13+, Xiaomi moved the flashlight setting when calling from "Special Features" to "Notifications." If you don't find the item in the old location, check the new section or use the Flash Alerts app.

Manual flashlight operation through the curtain (emergency version)

If the automatic methods don’t work, you can use a quick flashlight manually when you call, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but requires a quick reaction.

How to set up:

  • 📲 Add the flashlight shortcut to the Quick Settings panel: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the curtain. tap the icon ⚙️ Edit (pencil). Find the tiles of the flashlight and drag them to the active area.
  • 🔋 During the incoming call, swipe down quickly and tap the flashlight icon.