Many users of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones are faced with a situation where the built-in smartphone is not available. LED-The notification indicator is more inconvenient than useful, and the constant blinking in the dark can interfere with sleep, and in the cinema can distract from watching a movie. MIUI The new HyperOS provides flexible tools to manage this functionality, but finding them is not always easy because of the deep settings menu.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to turn off a light signal, you will learn how to adjust the behavior of the indicator for incoming calls, messenger messages and system notifications, and we will also touch on the issues related to battery discharge, since the LED constantly uses energy.
The instructions are relevant to most modern models, including the Mi series, Redmi Note and Poco F/X. We will look at both standard methods through settings, and hidden features that may require activation through an engineering menu or special applications.
Where to find notification indicator settings in MIUI and HyperOS
The first place you should look at is the standard settings menu, but the location of the item may vary depending on the shell version. Most current versions of MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS have the path: Settings → Screen → Notification Indicator. This is where the main switches are.
If you don't have one on your menu, it may be hidden in the Notifications and Status bar section. Xiaomi-based Android sometimes groups these features differently. Older versions of firmware (MIUI 10-11) may have set up in the Additional Settings → Indicator section.
It's important to understand that global shutdown of the indicator doesn't always mean a complete shutdown. Often, the system offers a selective setting: you can leave the blink for missed calls, but remove it for messages from social networks, which allows you to maintain functionality by removing unnecessary visual noise.
Some users note that after updating the firmware settings can reset or move, in which case it is recommended to search by settings. Simply type in the search bar the word “indicator” or “light”, and the system will suggest the desired menu section.
Disabling the light signal when an incoming call
The most frequent request is for calls, and many people are used to the phone vibrating or making a sound, but flashing a screen or LED in the dark causes discomfort, and to turn off this feature, you need to go to the phone app.
In the Phone app, click on the three dots or gear in the corner of the screen to open the menu. Select incoming call settings. Here you will see the option "Blink on a call" or "Notification indicator." Put the slider inactive.
⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models with AMOLED-The screen function of blinking can be performed by the display itself (AOD), It's not a separate LED, so you need to turn off Always On Display in the Screen section».
If the standard path didn’t work, check the contact settings. In rare cases, you can set individual alert settings for selected numbers, including light signals that override the general system settings.
Blinking settings for messages and applications
Notifications from apps deserve special attention. Social networks, email clients and instant messengers can use LEDs to attract attention, and control these signals is often put into a separate menu inside the indicator settings section.
Go to Settings → Screen → Notification Indicator. Here you will see a list of applications that have permission to use LED. You can selectively turn off blinking for Telegram, Viber, WhatsApp or MIUI system notifications.
- 📱 Social media: Most often flashing when new messages.Switching off will help save battery power.
- 📧 Email: The indicator can burn when important emails arrive if Push sync is enabled.
- 🔋 System notifications: Blinking at low battery charge or completion of charging can be turned off separately.
It’s worth noting that some applications, especially third-party launchers or themes, may have their own LED settings. If you’re using a custom theme, check its settings in the Themes app.
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Notification indicator in games and “Do not disturb” mode
Gamers often encounter a problem when the indicator flashes during the game, distracting from the process. In MIUI, there is a special tool called Game Turbo (Game Acceleration) that allows you to control the behavior of the system during the launch of games.
Run the game through the Game Turbo panel. In the side menu, find the notification settings. You can prevent pop-ups from being displayed here, but the light signal sometimes ignores these settings. To completely turn off, you should activate the Do Not Disturb mode.
Do Not Disturb (moon in notification curtain) mode usually blocks all light and sound signals except calls from favorite contacts.This is ideal for a movie or sleep. However, if the indicator continues to blink even in this mode, check the settings of the Do Not Disturb mode itself in the section Sounds and vibrations.
⚠️ Note: In Do Not Disturb mode, alarms usually continue to work, but the calendar event light can be turned off automatically.
Use of third-party applications to manage LEDs
If Xiaomi’s standard tools aren’t enough, Google Play Store apps come to the rescue, allowing you to create complex LED scenarios or take control of your LED.
One of the popular solutions is the Light Manager app, or analogues, which require permission to access notifications, and once installed, you get detailed control of the color, flash rate, and activation conditions for each application separately.
Settings → Applications → Application Management → Light Manager → Permissions → Access to Notifications (ONS)Using third-party software has its own risks: such applications can consume additional battery life while running in the background.In addition, on newer versions of Android (12, 13, 14), the system can aggressively unload such applications from memory, which will lead to unstable operation of the indicator.
Compatibility of LED management applications
Problems with the indicator: diagnosis and solutions
There are situations when the indicator stops working at all or, conversely, it burns constantly, even when the phone is lying idle, this can be a sign of a software failure or a freeze in the notification process.
The first thing you need to do is reboot your device, which is a trivial action that often solves problems with the system's services that are hanging, and if the reboot didn't work, try resetting the notification apps.
The following table shows the problems and ways to solve them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The indicator doesn't blink. | Disabled in settings | Check the Screen section. |
| It's burning all the time. | Notification hangs. | Clear the notification curtain |
| Blinks off when it's off. | Standby or charging mode | Check the charging cable |
| Blinks in different colors | Settings of the theme or application | Reset the theme settings |
If the indicator behaves strangely (shimmers, changes colors for no reason), this may indicate a hardware problem or damage to the plume, especially if the phone has recently fallen, in which case software methods will not help.
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If the light is on all the time and the phone is running low, try to start the phone in safe mode. If in safe mode the blinking stopped, then the third-party application is to blame.
The influence of the light indicator on autonomy
Although LEDs consume little power compared to screens or communication modules, their constant operation contributes to overall battery consumption, especially on models with small batteries.
An LED light consumes significantly less power than an on-screen notification (AOD), but with frequent notifications (hundreds a day), its contribution to the discharge can be up to 3-5% per day.
Users who want to maximize smartphone life are advised to leave only critical notifications, such as low battery power or missed important call.
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Turning off the notification indicator completely is one of the easiest ways to save battery power in standby mode without sacrificing important calls.