How to answer a call in a Xiaomi smartphone: all the ways and hidden functions

Have you just purchased a Xiaomi smartphone or have been using it for a long time, but still don’t know all the ways to answer an incoming call? In this article, we will examine not only the standard methods (swiping on the screen or pressing a button), but also the hidden features that speed up the process. For example, did you know that on some models you can respond with a voice or even double tap on the screen?

Xiaomi manufacturer regularly updates the shell MIUI, And so even the most experienced users can miss out on useful chips, and we tested all of these on the latest firmware (including the ones that are available). MIUI 14/15) And we'll also tell you how to set up a quick response for specific contacts, or turn off random activations during a call.

Important: the instruction is suitable for all modern lines - Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5/F5, Xiaomi 13/14 and older models based on MIUI 12+. If you have a device with a clean Android One (such as Mi) A3), Some of the functions may not be available.

Standard ways to answer a call

Let’s start with the basic methods that work out of the box on any Xiaomi smartphone, which require no additional settings and are available even when the screen is locked.

1. Swipe up/down on the green tube. This is a classic way that most users are familiar with. When you make an incoming call, you see a panel with two buttons on the screen: green (respond) and red (deflect). You just have to swipe the green button in any direction, up, down or sideways, POCO F4) It even triggers a light touch.

Press physical buttons: If the screen does not respond to touch (for example, due to wet hands or case), you can use hardware keys:

• 🔘 Volume Up button – Answer the call;
• 🔘 Volume down button - reject the call;
• 🔘 Power button (on some models) – turn off vibration sound.

This method only works if the hardware buttons option is enabled in the settings. → Call management.

3. Answer through headphones: If you have connected wired or wireless headphones (including Xiaomi Buds), you can answer the call:

• 🎧 Single press on the headphone button (for wired ones);
• 🎧 Touch touch panel (for wireless) TWS).

On some models of headphones, voice assistant is supported - just say "Accept a call" (works only with a voice assistant). MIUI 14+ and headphones Xiaomi of the latest generations).

Hidden functions: gestures and voice response

Shell MIUI It hides a few non-obvious ways to manage calls, and you need to pre-empt them in your settings, but they make life much easier.

1. Double-touch answer. If you have it on, Up to wake up (Settings) → Lock screen → You can pick it up to wake up, you can answer the call with a double tap on the screen, and this is useful when the phone is on the table with the screen up and you don't want to pick it up:

1. Go to Settings. → System applications → Phone. → Answer to the call;
2. Enable the option of Double touch to answer;
3. Adjust sensitivity (recommended average to avoid false positives).

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If double-touching doesn't work, check if the cover or protective glass is in the way, and the feature may conflict with gestures in games or other applications.

2. Voice response. Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi has the ability to answer calls with voice:

• 🗣️ Include Xiaomi Voice Assistant in Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Voice control;
• 🗣️ Activate the option to answer the call with voice;
• 🗣️ Ask the command (by default, "Accept a call" or "Respond»).

The feature works even with the screen off, but requires an internet connection to recognize speech.

3. "Put your hands up to your ear." If you turn on the proximity sensor, the smartphone will automatically pick up the call when you hold it up to your ear. This is convenient when your hands are busy. Activated in: Settings → System applications → Phone. → Answer to the call → Lift up to your ear.

Set up a quick response for specific contacts

V MIUI You can designate unique responses for individual contacts, like for loved ones, voice responses, but for work, only buttons:

1. Individual contact settings:

• 📇 Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want;
• 📇 Press Edit. → Additionally. → Call settings;
• 📇 Select your preferred response method (e.g., buttons only or Voice only) + gesture).

This feature is useful if you want to avoid random responses to important calls.

2. Quick response via notification. If you missed a call but want to call back quickly, swipe left on the missed call notification and click Call Back. MIUI 14+ You can also send a message with template responses (“I’ll return later”, “In a meeting”, etc.).

Problem Solving: Call not received or triggered accidentally

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the Xiaomi smartphone does not respond to attempts to answer or, conversely, takes calls by itself.

1. The screen is not responding to the swipe.

• 🛠️ A protective glass or cover is interfering with the sensor;
• 🛠️ Wet hands - wipe the screen;
• 🛠️ Sensor failure – restart your phone or check your screen calibration settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Screen calibration).

⚠️ Note: If the screen is no longer responsive to touch completely (not only during the call), this may indicate a hardware breakdown.

2. The call is taken by accident, most often it is due to:

• 📱 Sensitive proximity sensor (turn off the gesture "Lift to the ear»);
• 📱 Double touch in your pocket (reduce sensitivity or turn off function);
• 📱 Contact with the ear while wearing a phone in a belt cover.

To avoid false positives, turn off unnecessary gestures in Settings → Lock screen → Gestures.

3. Hardware buttons are not working. If the volume buttons do not answer the bell:

• 🔧 Check if the option is included in the Settings → Buttons and gestures → Call management;
• 🔧 Make sure the buttons are not stuck (clean them with a soft brush);
• 🔧 Update the firmware - in older versions MIUI This function may not work properly.

Answer to the call in headphones and on smart watches

Xiaomi's ecosystem allows you to manage calls not only from your smartphone, but also from your connected devices, and let's see how this works.

1. Xiaomi Buds and Redmi AirDots wireless headphones:

In the models with ANC (noise reduction during the conversation, you can turn on the transparency mode by touching the headphone twice.

2.Mi Band or Xiaomi Watch smartwatch:

⚠️ Note: To manage calls from the clock, the Mi Fitness or Xiaomi Wear app must have call management enabled. Also make sure the watch is connected to the phone via Bluetooth.

3. Car headset. If you connect your smartphone to a Bluetooth tape recorder, you can answer the call:

• 🚗 The button on the steering wheel (if supported);
• 🚗 Voice command (if the car has a voice control system);
• 🚗 Touching the screen of the tape recorders (on Android Auto or CarPlay).

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Automatic audio switching to Bluetooth device when starting a conversation.

How to answer a call if the screen is broken or not working

The situation where the screen of a Xiaomi smartphone crashed or stopped responding to touch, but the phone still takes calls, is familiar to many.

1. Use hardware buttons:

• 🔘 Volume up button - respond;
• 🔘 Volume down button - reject;
• 🔘 Power button – turn off the sound (if the bell interferes).

If the buttons are not configured, connect the phone to your computer and use it. ADB-commands to enable management (adb skills required).

2. connect an external keyboard or mouse. OTG-adapter can be connected USB-keyboard and control the phone:

• 🖱️ Select the "Response" button with the arrows»;
• 🖱️ Press Enter;
• 🖱️ Use Esc or Backspace to reject the call.

3. Voice assistant. If you've previously turned on Google Assistant or Xiaomi Voice, you can try saying, "Okay, Google, answer the call," or "Accept the call."

To do this, access to the microphone and the Internet must be turned on.

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If the screen is completely black, but the phone is ringing, try connecting it to an external monitor via a phone. USB-C/HDMI This will help you see the interface and take the call.

Additional chips: recording conversations and quick answers

V MIUI There are some useful features that make it easier to handle incoming calls, and many users don't know about them, but they save time.

1. Automatic recording of conversations, to enable recording of all incoming calls:

• 🎤 Go to Settings. → System applications → Phone. → Recording of conversations;
• 🎤 Choose Record all calls or Only for selected contacts;
• 🎤 Specify the location of the records (internal memory or Google Drive).

You can listen to the recordings later in the Phone section. → Records.

2.Fast. SMS-If you can't answer the phone, but you want to report yourself, use templates. SMS:

• 📩 During an incoming call, swipe up the red button ("Deflect»);
• 📩 Choose one of the templates (“I’ll be back in 10 minutes”, “I’m on the subway”, etc.);
• 📩 Or write your own text and send it.

Templates are configured in Settings → System applications → Phone. → Quick answers.

3. Vibration for different contacts, to distinguish important calls by vibration:

• 📳 Open the contact and click Edit → Vibration;
• 📳 Choose a unique rhythm (e.g., Long-Short for work, Short-Long for family);
• 📳 Save the changes.

This function works even in silent mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi calls