How to answer a call on the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 ways + MIUI settings

Xiaomi Redmi 9, based on the MIUI shell, offers several options for responding to incoming calls, from classic buttons to innovative gestures. However, not all users know about all the features: someone is used to physical keys, and someone wants to customize the device under one hand. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to receive calls on Redmi 9, including hidden functions and personalization of the interface.

The feature of the model is that it supports gesture control even on a budget segment, which makes it different from the competition, but not all features are enabled by default: some require activation in the settings, and we will show you how to customize the answer to a call as convenient as possible, whether it is a voice command through Google Assistant or a quick swipe on the screen.

Important: the instruction is relevant for Redmi 9 (models M2003J15SC, M2003J15SS, etc.) on MIUI 12-14. On newer versions of the shell (for example, HyperOS), the location of menu items may differ.

Method 1: Classic "Accept" and "Discard" buttons

The standard incoming call interface on Redmi 9 includes two large buttons:

• 🟢 Green button - accept the call (swipe to the right or tap).
• 🔴 Red button - reject the call (swipe left or tap).

These elements appear on the lock screen and on the unlocked screen, but they can be repositioned, for example, if you are left-handed, it is more convenient to move the Accept button to the left side.

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To reconfigure the buttons:

1. Open Settings → Calls → Incoming calls.
2. Select the button position and set left or right.
3. Activate the Vibration option when touching if you want tactile recoil.

⚠️ Warning: If the buttons don't appear when you call, check if Do Not Disturb or No Sound in the notification curtain is activated.

Method 2: Signal response (up/down swipe)

Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports gesture control when an incoming call is made — useful if the screen is dirty or you're playing sports. By default, swipe up takes the call and down rejects it. However, you can change direction.

How to turn on gestures:

1. Go to Settings → Calls → Gestures of response.
2. Activate the gestures to respond.
3. Select the direction of the swipe to answer (Up or Down).

The advantage of the method is that you can answer a call without looking at the screen (for example, when the phone is in your pocket), the disadvantage is random swipes if the smartphone is in your bag.

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Method 3: Voice Response (Google Assistant or MIUI Voice)

If you're busy, you can take a voice command, and there are two options for that on Redmi 9:

• 🎤 Google Assistant – works in English and Russian, requires an Internet connection.
• 🗣️ MIUI Voice – built-in solution from Xiaomi (supports a limited set of commands).

Configure through Google Assistant:

1. Install the Google app from the Play Market.
2. Activate the voice assistant: Settings → Google → Assistant settings → Voice assistant.
3. Say, “OK Google, answer the call” or “Take the call.”

For MIUI Voice:

1. Go to Settings → Special Options → Voice Control.
2. Turn on MIUI Voice and train the system to recognize your voice.
3. When you call, say “Accept the call” or “Accept the call.”

⚠️ Attention: Voice response may not work in a noisy room or if the microphone is contaminated. → System system → Sound. → Microphone quality.

Method 4: Response to volume buttons

A little-known feature of Redmi 9 is the ability to receive calls using physical volume buttons, which is convenient if the touch screen is not working or you are wearing gloves.

How to set up:

1. Open the settings → Calls → Volume buttons.
2. Activate the option to respond with volume buttons.
3. Select an action: 🔊 Button «+» — challenge. 🔇 The “-” button to reject the call.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not work if the volume buttons are locked (for example, in a case).
• ❌ Can conflict with camera settings (where volume buttons are used for zooming).

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If the volume buttons don't respond to pressing, clean them with compressed air or a soft brush. Don't use liquids!

Method 5: Answer via headphones (wired or Bluetooth)

If you have headphones connected to the Redmi 9 (wired or Bluetooth), you can take calls without touching your phone.

If the headphones do not respond to the pressing:

1. Check the connection in Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Update your headphone firmware through the Mi Home app or Bluetooth Settings.
3. Reset your headphone settings (usually by holding the power button for 10 seconds).

Additional settings: vibration, melodies, screen prompts

To make the process of answering calls even more convenient, configure:

• 🎵 The ringing melody: Settings → Sound. → You can set up separate ringtones for different contacts.
• 📳 Vibration: C Settings → Calls. → Vibration when calling select intensity (weak to strong).
• 🔦 Screenlighting: activate the flashing indicator in Settings → Screen. → Illumination of notifications.
• 👁️ Screen prompts: in Settings → Special facilities → Increase can be enabled by increasing buttons for the visually impaired.

For users with disabilities, it is useful to:

• 🦻 Mode "Sound amplifier" (Settings) → Special facilities → Hearing – reinforces the voice of the interlocutor.
• 📱 Timer response: in Settings → Calls. → Autoresponder can be set up to automatically respond in 5–30 seconds.

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Customizing individual contact tunes helps you quickly identify important calls without looking at the screen.

Frequent problems and solutions

If Redmi 9 is not able to answer the phone, check:

If the problem persists, reset your network settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting of settings → Resetting of network settings.
2. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: After the network reset, you'll have to reconnect to Wi-Fi and configure Bluetooth devices. Passwords will remain, but connections will break.

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