How to turn off the light indicator when calling Xiaomi: all ways

The light indicator on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature for alerting incoming calls, but not everyone likes it. Bright flashing of the LED can be distracting at night, drain the battery or just annoying, especially for owners of models with a front flash that is used as an indicator (for example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro).

In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to turn off light alerts when calling, from standard MIUI settings to hidden developer settings, how to remove flashing on different versions of firmware (from MIUI 12 to MIUI 14), and what to do if the desired option is not on the menu, plus detailed instructions for specific models where the indicator behaves outside the box.

Why does the LED flash when calling Xiaomi?

Incoming call lights are part of the MIUI notification system, and they work in two scenarios:

• 🔦 Front flash – used on most modern models (Redmi) 9/10/11, POCO F3/X4, Xiaomi 12/13). The flash flash flashes white or colored light in the rhythm of the ringing melody.
• 📱 Screen indicator – on some devices (for example, Mi 11 Ultra) the edge of the display is controlled by LED backlight, which pulses when you call.
• 🔋 Rear LED – less common, usually on older models (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1). Located next to the camera.

By default, the feature is activated because it is considered useful for users with hearing impairments or in noisy conditions, but many Xiaomi owners want to turn it off because:

• ⚡ Battery discharge (flash consumes up to) 5-10% charge-up).
• 😴 Night awakenings (bright light wakes up a sleeping person nearby).
• 🎭 Unaesthetic appearance (blinking seems annoying).

It is important to understand that on some models (POCO M3, Redmi Note 8 Pro) LED is used not only for calls, but also for notifications from messengers.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in system settings. It works on most devices with MIUI 12 and later, including Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi’s flagship.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select Call Notification (or Call Notification on some firmware).
4. Find the Light indicator option (may be called flashing flash or lighting when calling).
5. Move the slider to the off position.

If the Light indicator item is not on the menu, then your model uses an alternative control method. For example, on the Xiaomi Mi 10T and POCO F2 Pro, the option is hidden in the Special features section:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Pick Rumor.
3. Find the flash flash at notifications and turn it off.

On some firmware (MIUI 13 Global), the path may be different:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Notifications → Additional settings → Light indicator

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If after turning off the indicator, calls stopped being accompanied by vibration, check the settings in the section Sounds and vibration → Vibration when calling.

Method 2: Use of the "Do Not Disturb" mode

If the light indicator does not turn off through the settings, you can bypass the restriction using Do Not Disturb (DND) mode.This method is suitable for Xiaomi on MIUI 12-14, where standard options are blocked by the operator or firmware.

Algorithm of action:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the mode by selecting Enable Now.
3. Click the Schedule and set Permanently (or set the schedule, for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
4. In the Exclusions section, allow Calls and Repeats, but turn off Visual Alerts.

The downside of this method is that other notifications (such as alarm clocks) may disappear along with the light indicator. To avoid problems, set exceptions for important contacts:

1. In the Do Not Disturb section, select Allow exceptions.
2. Add the necessary contacts to Favorite or Repeat calls.
3. Make sure that the option to show visual alerts is turned off.

Method 3: Disconnection through special features settings

On some devices (Xiaomi Mi 11, Redmi K40, POCO F3 GT), the light indicator is tied to accessibility features. This is done for users with disabilities, but interferes with others.

To turn off the flashing:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Hearing.
2. Find the option of flashing flash at notifications (or visual alerts).
3. Turn off the slider.
4. Confirm the action if a warning appears.

On MIUI 13/14 firmware, the path for the European region may be different:

Settings → Additional settings → Special features → Notifications → Flashing

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 12S Ultra and POCO F4 GT Disabling this option also deactivates the LED for notifications from WhatsApp, Telegram and SMS. If you only need calls without blinking, use Method 4 (ADB-team).

If you don’t have an option, try an alternative route:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Phone app and open its settings.
3. Go to Notifications. → Additionally.
4. Turn off the Light indicator or Blinking backlight.

Method 4: Advanced Disconnection through ADB (for power users)

If the standard methods do not work, you can use them. ADB-This method is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but requires a connection to a computer and the activation of the developer mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until you become a developer!
2. Enable USB Debugging: Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging and confirm the action.

adb shell settings put global notification_light_pulse 0


adb shell settings put global notification_light_screen_on 0

To disable only the call indicator (without affecting other notifications) use:

adb shell settings put system incoming_call_light_disabled 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause phone malfunctions. Before executing commands, back up your data via Settings. → Additionally. → Backup.

After you execute the commands, restart the device. If the blinking resumes, check if the settings reset after the MIUI update.

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ADB-Teams are the only way to turn off the light indicator on Xiaomi Black Shark and some models POCO, where the function is rigidly stitched into the firmware.

Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications

If you don't want to dig into settings or use ADB, you can use third-party utilities.

• 📱 Light Manager - allows you to flexibly configure the LED for calls and notifications. MIUI 12-14.
• 🔦 Flash Alerts 2 – disables flash flash flashing when calling, saving it for the purpose of flashing. SMS.
• 🛠️ MacroDroid – Creates automatic rules for controlling the indicator (for example, turn it off at night).

Instructions for setting up Light Manager:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Grant permissions to access notifications and special features.
3. In the main menu, select Calls.
4. Turn off the Flash and Screen Lighting options.
5. Save the settings and restart the phone.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• ✅ It works on all Xiaomi models, including Redmi and POCO.
• ✅ Allows you to set the indicator separately for calls, SMS messenger.
• ✅ Maintain a schedule (for example, turn off blinking at night).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires constant operation in the background (may affect the battery).
• ❌ On some firmware (MIUI China needs root rights.

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Before installing third-party applications, check user reviews of your Xiaomi model. Some utilities conflict with proprietary MIUI services (for example, Security App).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the light indicator is turned off, Xiaomi users are faced with nuances. Let's consider typical situations and ways to solve them.

If none of these things worked, you might have a light indicator on your Xiaomi model that's controlled at the core level, and you're left with two options:

1. Install custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience).
2. Contact the service center to disable the function at the software level.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and Redmi K50 Gaming LED is tied to a cooling system.Switching it off can overheat the device on long calls.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions