The annoying pop-up notifications from websites are one of the most annoying features of the modern internet. Even after accidentally clicking “Allow” in your browser, your Xiaomi (be it Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Black Shark 6) starts bombarding you with unnecessary alerts about discounts, news and advertising. Fortunately, you can turn them off in a few minutes – both globally for all sites and selectively.
In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways to block notifications from sites on Xiaomi smartphones with the shell MIUI 14/15 and Android 13/14.
- 🔍 Forever ban websites from asking permission to notify
- 🚫 Disable Allowed Alerts in Chrome, Mi Browser and Other Browsers
- 🛡️ Use system settings MIUI blocker
- 🔄 Reset notification settings to factory (if nothing helps)
All the instructions are valid for 2020-2026 models and do not require root rights or complex manipulations. If you use the Xiaomi 13T, Redmi 12 or even POCO F4, these methods will work.
1. Disable notifications from sites in Google Chrome
Google Chrome is the most popular browser on Xiaomi, and it is through this that most sites request permission to notify. To completely ban such requests or disable already authorized alerts, follow the instructions:
Open Chrome, click on the three dots in the top right corner, and go to Settings → Site Settings → Notifications. Here you will see two key settings:
- 🔔 Sites that are allowed to send notifications (the list can be manually cleared)
- 🚫 Request permission for notifications (turn off this switch so sites don't ask for more)
If you want to selectively disable notifications from specific sites, tap the resource name in the list and select Block. To reset all permissions, click Clear Everything in the top menu.
☑️ Disabling Notifications in Chrome
⚠️ Note: Some sites (such as AliExpress or Wildberries) may bypass the lock if you are logged in to your account, in which case, further disable notifications in the site settings.
2. Block notifications in Mi Browser (standard Xiaomi browser)
Mi Browser is Xiaomi's proprietary browser, pre-installed on all MIUI devices, and the notification settings are hidden deeper than Chrome, but it's no harder to turn them off.
- Open the Mi Browser and tap three dots at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Settings → Additional → Site Settings → Notifications.
- Turn off the Allow notification switch from sites.
- To remove permitted sites, click Permissions Management and clear the list.
If you are using Mi Browser in Turbo mode, notifications may come through system channels, in which case, check the settings in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Mi Browser → Notifications.
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Mi Browser has a hidden feature called "Block Pop-ups." Activate it in Settings → Privacy to reduce the number of intrusive requests.
3. System-Blocked Notifications via MIUI Settings
The MIUI shell allows you to manage system-level notifications, including those coming from browsers, which is useful if sites continue to send alerts even after the browser itself is disabled.
Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management and select your browser (Chrome, Mi Browser or another).
- Put it on the Notifications.
- Turn off the Display Notifications switch (this will block all alerts from the browser, including system ones).
- To selectively block, go to Notification Categories and disable Notifications from sites.
If you’re using Xiaomi with Android 14, you may have an additional option in your settings called Special Access → Application Notifications, and you can globally prevent any apps from showing notifications from websites.
| MIUI version | The Way to Notification Settings | Features |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI 14 | Settings → Applications → Management → [Browser] → Notifications | There is a division into "Notification Categories" |
| MIUI 13 | Settings → Notifications and Status String → Notification Management | Fewer options for browsers |
| MIUI 12.5 | Settings → Applications → Permissions → Notifications | No division by category |
4.Use of Do Not Disturb mode to block all notifications
If you need to temporarily disable all notifications (including those coming from sites), use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which does not remove permissions, but effectively drowns out alerts:
Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb and adjust the following settings:
- 🔔 Turn on the switch. Don't disturb.
- 📱 Select Apps and add browsers to the exclusion list (or vice versa, block them).
- ⏰ Set a schedule if you want to automatically turn on the mode at night or during working hours.
Important: In MIUI 15, Do Not Disturb mode may conflict with some system notifications (e.g., from Mi Home or Xiaomi Cloud).If important alerts stop coming after activating DND, check the exception settings.
5. Resetting notification settings to factory
If none of these methods worked, or if the list of permitted sites became too long, you could reset your notification settings completely, and that would return all permissions to default, just like when you bought your phone.
Open Settings → Applications → Application Management, select a browser and tap three dots in the top corner. From the menu, select Reset Notification Settings. Confirm action.
To reset all notifications globally (including system notifications), go to Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → App Settings Reset. This won’t delete your data, but will return all permissions to factory.
⚠️ Warning: Resetting notification settings will also remove personal settings for WhatsApp, Telegram and other instant messengers, and after the procedure you will have to reset important alerts.
What if notifications are returned after resetting?
More tips: How to avoid notifications in the future
To avoid any more annoying requests from websites, follow these guidelines:
- 🛡️ Install an extension to block notifications (e.g., uBlock Origin in Chrome or Firefox).
- 🔍 Read pop-ups carefully: often the “Allow” button is visually highlighted and the “Block” button is hidden.
- 📱 Use browsers with built-in protection, such as Brave or DuckDuckGo, which block trackers and notifications by default.
- 🔄 Regularly check the list of permitted sites in the browser settings (once every 1-2 months).
If you frequently visit sites that aggressively request permissions (such as news portals or stores), consider using incognito mode, where browsers do not retain permission to notify after the tab is closed.
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The most reliable way to avoid notifications from sites is a combination of disabling in the browser + system blocking through MIUI. This is guaranteed to stop spam.