Notification curtain MIUI 14: fine-tuning to your needs

Notification panel in MIUI 14 is not just a way to see new messages, but a powerful smartphone control tool, but the standard settings often leave much to be desired: unnecessary icons, awkward switching arrangements, or too aggressive design. In this article, we will analyze all the hidden features of the notification curtain on Xiaomi, including little-known tricks for experienced users.

Feature MIUI 14 is customization flexibility, but not all features are on the surface. For example, did you know that you can change the transparency of the panel depending on the time of day or hide unnecessary system notifications without root rights? We’ll show you how to turn a standard curtain into a convenient hub for your tasks – from fast access to notes to managing a smart home.

Important: the instruction is relevant for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO base MIUI 14 (including global and Chinese versions).Some features may not be available on budget models due to iron limitations — we will note these cases separately.

1. Basic Curtain setting: what can be changed without a deepening in the menu

Start with the obvious: even standard settings can make the experience much better. Open the swipe notification curtain from top to bottom and tap the settings gear (or hold your finger on an empty space in the panel).

• 🔄 Order of fast switches: drag and drop icons (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight) in a convenient order for you. MIUI 14 remember up to 12 items on the first page.
• 📱 Display notifications: the choice between "extended" (with text) and "compact" (icon only) views.
• 🌓 Dark theme for curtain: a separate switch if you don't like automatic change.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T Some regional firmware does not have the option of manually sorting switches, and this is a branded shell restriction, which is bypassed by the use of a different type of device. ADB (let's take it down).

Few people know, but in MIUI 14, the Smart Grouping feature of notifications is introduced, and it automatically combines messages from one application (like 10 emails from Gmail) into one block:

1. Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Grouping of notifications.
2. Select "Apps" or "Time" (the latter grouping messages older than 2 hours).
3. Activate the “Show Number” switch, so you can see how many notifications are hidden in the group.

2. Advanced Customization: Transparency, Color and Animation

MIUI 14 hides a few curtain design parameters that are not visible in the main menu. For example, you can change the transparency level of the panel, which is useful if the standard translucent background is distracting:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 Taps by Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option of Transparency of the notification bar and select a value from 0% (completely opaque) to 100% (maximum transparency).

In the models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 14 Pro) are recommended to set transparency not higher than 70% - otherwise the text of notifications will be poorly read on dark wallpaper.

Another hidden feature is the color change of the curtain, which by default inherits the shades of the wallpaper, but you can fix a specific color:

• 🎨 Go to Settings. → Wallpaper. → Color palette.
• Select the option "Manual setting" and set the desired shade.
• 🔄 Return to the curtain settings and activate the "Use the color of the wallpaper" option (paradoxically, but this captures the color you choose).

For animation lovers: in MIUI 14 added new transitions when the curtain is opened:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (5 taps) → Enter code ##6484## → Select "Curtain animation" → "Smooth unfolding"

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If after changing the transparency of the curtain began to slow down, try to turn off animations in the developer settings (Settings) → For developers → Window animation = 0.5x).

3. Notification management: how to hide the unnecessary and highlight the important

One of the main problems MIUI — clogging the curtain with system notifications (e.g., "Battery Optimization" or "Security Update:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Show system".
3. Find an application (such as Security or Security) MIUI Optimization and disable notifications.

For important notifications (calls, SMS) Set up priority regime:

• 🔔 Settings → Notifications → Priority notifications.
• 📞 Add contacts or apps that will show notifications even in Do Not Disturb mode".
• 🔕 Set exceptions for alarm clocks and reminders.

⚠️ Note: Disabling notifications from MIUI Optimization can cause critical security updates to be skipped, but we recommend keeping them on, but lowering priority in app notification settings.

Disable notifications from Security and Cleaner|

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Set up priority notifications for important contacts|

Remove unnecessary switches from the panel (for example, "Airplane Mode" if not used)-->

4.Fast switches: adding hidden features

The standard set of switches in the curtain (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight) can be extended with hidden options, for example, add:

• 🔋 Ultra-low mode (useful for Redmi Note 12 with weak battery).
• 📡 Mobile data 5G (If your tariff supports).
• 🔒 Lockdown SIM-Cards (for protection against theft).
• 🌐 VPN-switch (if you use the Mi switch) VPN).

To add hidden switches:

1. Open the curtain completely (swipe with two fingers from top to bottom).
2. Slap it on a pencil (editing).
3. At the bottom of the screen will appear a list of "Additional" - here and hide rare options.
4. Drag the desired switches to the top.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X5 Pro) "Mobile data" switch 5G" It may not work if the operator does not support SA-In this case, the icon will be gray and inactive.

For users of Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other flagships, an advanced switch mode is available:

Settings → Screen → Notification Panel → Advanced settings → Enable “Double Switch Line”

This will allow you to place up to 24 icons on two lines, but note: on screens with the resolution below. FHD+ The text under the icons can move.

5. Solving problems: The curtain does not open, lags or misses notifications

Frequent complaints by users MIUI 14 - Notification curtain fails to open or opens with a delay. Causes and solutions:

If the curtain has completely stopped working, try resetting its settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find System. UI (or “System interface").
3. Select "Storage" → "Clear the data".
4. ⚠️ This will reset all curtain settings (including the order of the switches)!

For devices with MIUI 14 China (e.g. Xiaomi 13 for Chinese market) may need to install a global ROM, Because the Chinese version often lacks the options for customizing the curtain, look for instructions for flashing in our guide to install the global curtain. MIUI 14.

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Before resetting System settings UI Take a screenshot of the current curtain configuration – this will help to quickly restore the order of the switches.

6. Automation of curtains: scenarios and smart rules

MIUI 14 is integrated with an automation system that allows you to adjust the curtain according to a schedule or conditions:

• 🌙 Night curtain mode: automatically reduce brightness and transparency after 22:00.
• 🏠 Home profile: show smart home switches (Mi Home) only when connected to home Wi-Fi.
• 🔋 Battery savings: Hide unnecessary notifications at charge levels below 20%.

To set up automation:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Automation.
2. Select "Create a rule" → "Conditions".
3. Specify the trigger (time, location, charge level, etc.).
4. In the Action section, select Notification Settings and set the desired settings.

Example of the rule for hiding work notifications after 18:00:

Condition: Time → from 18:00 to 08:00


Action: Notifications → Hide notifications from (select apps: Slack, Outlook, Teams)

⚠️ Warning: Curtain automation may conflict with notification blocking applications (e.g. Notification History).If the rules don't work, check the permissions for System UI in the settings of special opportunities.

7. Hidden features for experienced users (ADB and third-party utilities)

If standard settings are not enough, you can use ADB-commands or third-party utilities:

• 🔧 Change in the number of switches (up to 3 lines):

adb shell settings put global miui_notification_panel_row_count 3

• 🎨 Install custom icons for switches (requires Magisk and module) MIUI Mods).
• 🔄 Disabling animation of the rollout curtain:

adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0


adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0

For devices with unlocked boot loader (Xiaomi) 12T Pro, Redmi K60) customizable ROM (For example, Pixel Experience, where the notification curtain works on the principle of pure Android. MIUI, like-minded:

• 🔋 Ultra Battery Mode (prolongs autonomy by a battery) 20-30%).
• 📡 Double. SIM + eSIM (in custom firmware often does not work).
• 🎮 Game turbo mode (optimization for Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the MIUI 14 notification curtain