How to disable the “Do not disturb” mode on Xiaomi: all ways (including hidden)

Do Not Disturb (DND) mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a useful feature for blocking notifications and calls at uncomfortable times. But sometimes it works inappropriately: skipping important messages, not hearing an alarm or missing an incoming call from a colleague, especially when the mode is automatically turned on on on a schedule you forgot about or after updating MIUI settings are lost.

In this article, we will cover all the current ways to disable DND on Xiaomi devices (including the 2023-2026 models on MIUI 14 and HyperOS). Let’s break down the standard methods through settings, quick gestures, and hidden chips for cases where the mode is “hang” and does not turn off. If you encounter the crescent icon on the notification panel does not disappear, here you will find a solution.

1. Standard shutdown via notification panel

The fastest way is to use the notification curtain.It works on all Xiaomi models, from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra:

Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
Find the "Do Not Disturb" icon** (crescent) 🌙). If it is not, swipe down again to turn the full panel around.
Touch the icon once. If it's illuminated, mode is active, if gray is turned off.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The icon can be hidden behind the button Modes → If you don't find the icon, move on to the next one.

📊 How often do you use the “Do Not Disturb” mode»?

Every night.

Only in meetings.

Near the children

Never use.

2. Disconnection through system settings

If the quick access didn’t work (for example, after the MIUI update, the icon disappeared), use the full path through the menu:

Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
Go to the section Sound and vibration.
Select the item Do not disturb.
At the top of the screen, move the switch to the "Off" position.

On MIUI 14 and HyperOS, the path may be slightly different:

🔹 Settings → Notifications and status bar → Don't disturb (for) POCO F5 newer).
🔹 Settings → Annexes → Notifications → Do not disturb (on some regional firmware).

Make sure the mode is not on schedule.

Check for exceptions for alarm clocks

Turn off automatic on when connecting to a Bluetooth device

Reset notification settings if the mode “hangs”

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3. How to disable automatic DND turn on

A common problem is that the "Do Not Disturb" mode turns on itself.

🕒 Schedule (for example, 23:00 to 7:00).
📱 Events (when connecting to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth device or charging).
🔄 Updates MIUI, drop-down.

To fix this:

Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb → Schedule.
Turn off all active rules or reset them.
Check the Automatic Rules section – there may be hidden triggers.

Trigger.	Where to turn off	Example of device
Timely.	Don't disturb. → Schedule	Redmi Note 13 Pro+
When connecting to Bluetooth	Automatic rules → Bluetooth	Xiaomi 13T
During games	Settings → Special Opportunities → Game Mode	POCO X5 Pro
When activating “Do not interfere” in Google	Settings → Google → Services on the device → Do not interfere	All models with Google Mobile Services

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If the mode is turned on when connecting to the car via Bluetooth, check the settings of Android Auto – there may be a separate rule for DND.

4. Reset the "Do Not Disturb" settings to factory

If the mode does not turn off or behaves unpredictable (for example, blocks alarm clocks), resetting the settings will help:

Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset App Settings.
Confirm action. This will return all notification permissions to factory values.

⚠️ Warning: Once reset, you will have to reconfigure permissions for apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), but this is guaranteed to remove the “hang” mode. DND.

What if the reset didn't help?

If the mode is still active after reset, try: 1. Reboot the phone in Safe Mode (hold the power button → Safe Mode). 2. Turn off the DND in Safe Mode - this will eliminate the influence of third-party applications. 3. If it does not help, reset all settings (Settings → About the phone → Settings Reset), but this will delete all your data.

5. Disconnect via Google Assistant or voice commands

On devices with Google Mobile Services (all global versions of Xiaomi), you can control the DND voice:

🎤 Say, OK, Google, turn off the Do Not Disturb mode“».
🔊 Or, “Hey Google, don’t disturb” (English: “Turn off Do Not Disturb»).

This is convenient if the screen is locked or you are driving, the main thing is to turn on the Google Assistant and give access to the microphone.

For Xiaomi, on Chinese firmware (without GMS), voice commands work through XiaoAI:

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(Xiaoai Tungshue, Guanbi urao Moshi)

6.Problems and Solutions: DND does not turn off

If the mode is “hang”** and does not respond to standard methods, check:

🔄 Reboot the device – sometimes a simple reboot helps (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
📱 Application conflict – some applications (e.g., Clean Master or DU Battery Saver can block notifications. Delete them.
🛠️ Update MIUI — Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
🔧 ADB-Teams (for advanced users):

adb shell settings put global zen_mode 0

This command forcibly disables DND via Android Debug Bridge, and requires developer permissions and a PC connection to execute it.

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If Do Not Disturb mode does not turn off after all the manipulations, the cause may be a hardware failure (for example, a damaged volume button connector).

FAQ: Frequent questions

Why does the “Do Not Disturb” mode turn on on its own?

Chances are you have an automatic schedule or rule set up for a specific event (e.g., when connecting to Mi Band or charging). Check: Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb → Automatic rules. Section Schedule in the same settings. Also the culprit may be a third-party app (e.g., Sleep as Android or Digital Wellbeing).

How to disable DND for certain contacts only?

In MIUI, you can configure exceptions: Open Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb → Exceptions. Enable Calls and select Favorite Contacts or Repeat Calls. Add the desired numbers to Favorites in the Contacts app. Now calls from these contacts will take place even with active DND.

Can I turn off DND on a locked screen?

Yes, there are two ways: Through the notification bar: swipe down the lock screen and click on the icon. 🌙 (Voice command: Say, "OK, Google, turn off Do Not Disturb" (you need an unlocked Google Assistant). On some models (e.g., Xiaomi). 12T) tagged DND to the lock screen through Settings → Lock screen → Labels.

How to completely remove the “Do Not Disturb” mode?

Remove function DND It's not possible -- it's embedded in Android at the system level: 🔕 Disable all automatic rules (see Section 3). 📵 Use third-party notification management applications (e.g. MacroDroid). 🛠️ Install custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) where settings are DND more flexible. ⚠️ Note: Removing system applications or modifying firmware may result in loss of warranty and unstable device performance.

Why is the DND mode acting strange after the MIUI update?

MIUI updates often reset notification settings. After the update: Check Settings → Sound and Vibration → Don’t disturb – there may be new options. Reset notification settings (see section 4). Reboot the device – sometimes this fixes bugs after the update. If the problem persists, write in support of Xiaomi through the Mi Community app, specifying the phone model and the MIUI version.