Setup the curtain on Xiaomi: the complete guide to MIUI 14 and 15

The notification curtain on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a quick-setting panel, but a powerful device management tool. The right setup will determine how quickly you access the right features, whether you see important notifications and save battery life. In this article, we’ll break down everything from basic customization of fast switches to hidden MIUI features that not everyone knows about.

Regardless of the model — whether it is Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 Pro or flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra — the principles of the curtain setting remain similar, but there are also subtleties. For example, on devices with MIUI 15 there are new gestures to call the panel, and in MIUI 14 there is support for the classic interface, we will take into account all the versions of the firmware and show how to adapt the curtain to your needs, from a minimalist look to maximum functionality.

What is a curtain on Xiaomi and why set it up

The curtain (or notification panel) on Xiaomi consists of two parts:

• 📱 The upper part - fast switches (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight, etc.).
• 🔔 The bottom part is a list of notifications from applications.

By default, the curtain opens with a swipe from top to bottom, but it can be customized to yourself: change the order of the buttons, add rarely used functions, hide unnecessary notifications or even activate the Clean Curtain mode (without advertising and system prompts).

Why does it matter?

• ⚡ Time savings: Quick access to frequently used features (e.g. mobile internet or Do Not Disturb mode").
• 🔋 Charge savings: Turning off unnecessary notifications reduces background activity.
• 🎨 Personalization: you can make the curtain minimalist or, conversely, as informative as possible.

How to open the curtain settings on Xiaomi

There are three ways to get into the notification panel settings menu:

1. Through Settings → Notification panel and status bar.
2. Long pressing on the empty curtain (does not work on all models).
3. Through search in settings: enter the request "curtain" or "notification panel".

On Xiaomi with MIUI 15, the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Screen → Notification panel and status bar

If you do not have this item, update the firmware or check if it is hidden in additional settings.

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On some models (e.g. POCO F5), you need to activate the developer mode first to access the advanced curtain settings. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on the build number.

Configuring fast switches

Fast switches are buttons at the top of the curtain (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight, etc.) that can be edited, moved, and even added hidden features.

How to change the order or add new buttons:

1. Open the curtain and click on the icon ⚙️ ("Edit").
2. In the Add list, select the switches you want (e.g. NFS, Traffic Saving, or Read Mode).
3. Drag the buttons in the right order.

List of hidden switches that you can add:

• 🔦 Night mode – quick inclusion of dark theme.
• 📡 Mobile data – a separate toggle room for 4G/5G.
• 🔒 Orientation locking – fixing the screen in portrait mode.
• 🎧 Sound effects – quick access to sound settings.

Notification Management: How to Hide Unnecessary Notifications

By default, Xiaomi shows notifications from all apps, including system ones (such as Mi Video or Themes), which fills the curtain with unnecessary information.

Step 1: Disabling Notifications for Specific Applications

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an app (such as Mi Browser).
3. Press Notifications and turn off the slider.

Step 2: Set the Importance of Notifications

In MIUI 14/15, you can assign notifications of importance levels:

• 🔴 High – always appearing, with sound and vibration.
• 🟡 Medium – no sound, but with an icon in the status bar.
• 🔵 Low - hidden in the folded form.

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Turning off the curtain ads doesn't require root rights! → Memory. → ⚙️ and deactivate the option "Recommendations".

Gestures and alternative ways to call the curtain

On Xiaomi, you can open the curtains not only with a standard top-down swipe, but there are other ways to:

• 👆 Double swipe – on some models (e.g. Redmi) K60) fast double conduction opens the extended panel.
• 🔘 Power button - in MIUI 15 you can assign a long press on the power button to call the curtain (Settings) → Buttons and gestures → Power button).
• 🖱️ Mouse (DeX mode) – if you connect Xiaomi to the monitor, the curtain opens with a click on the icon in the upper right corner.

For devices with MIUI 14 and below, a hidden gesture is available:

Settings → Additional → Gestures → Enable “Swipe down the home screen”

This allows you to open the curtain even on a locked screen (if the option is activated).

Swipe from top to bottom works.|Double swipe opens the extended panel|The gesture from the power button is set up|Notifications are not blocked by gestures-->

Hidden Curtain Functions on Xiaomi

Many users don’t know that the curtain on Xiaomi has more than just showing notifications. Here are some hidden features:

• 🔍 Search in notifications: scroll down the curtain and type text in the search bar (available in the search box) MIUI 15).
• 📊 Usage statistics: Long tapping the battery icon in the curtain will show a detailed report on charge consumption.
• 🔄 Quick switching SIM-maps: if you have two-sim Xiaomi, tap on the mobile data icon to change the active SIM.
• 🎵 Music control: the curtain displays player controls (you can swipe left/right to change tracks).

Another useful feature is Notification Only, which hides the fast switches, leaving only the notification list, and activates this way:

Settings → Notification Panel → Panel Style → Notifications Only

This is useful if you often accidentally press buttons in the curtain.

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On POCO and some Redmi models, the Game Mode is hidden in the curtain. To add it, go to Settings → Special Options → Game Mode → Add to the curtain.

Solving the curtain problems

Sometimes the curtain on Xiaomi doesn't work properly: it doesn't open, it slows down, or it resets, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

Problem 1: The curtain doesn't open with a swipe

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 🛠️ Check if the Child Mode or Guest Mode is activated.
• 📱 Update. MIUI last-minute.

Problem 2: Fast switches do not respond to presses

⚠️ Attention! If the buttons in the curtain have become gray and inactive, it may be due to Battery Optimization. → Battery → Optimize the battery and turn it off for system applications.

Problem 3: Notifications are not shown

• 🔔 Check if the "Do Not Disturb" mode is on".
• 📵 Make sure notifications are allowed for the application (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → [Annex] → Notifications).
• 🔧 Reset notification settings: Settings → Annexes → ⚙️ → Reset the notification settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about curtains on Xiaomi