The touchpad on Xiaomi devices is not just a mouse replacement, but a full-fledged management tool that supports multi-touch gestures, precision scrolling and customization for the user. However, many owners of Mi Notebooks, Xiaomi Pad tablets or hybrid devices face difficulties, from random clicks to broken gestures. In this article, we will analyze all the functions of the Xiaomi touchpad, learn how to customize it for specific tasks and solve typical problems.
Feature of Xiaomi touchpads – their dependence on the version MIUI For example, the 2023 Mi Notebook Pro has four-finger gestures, whereas budget models may not have them, and we'll take these nuances into account and make recommendations for different devices. If your touchpad behaves inadequately, do not rush to bring it to the service: in 90% of cases, the problem is solved software.
Basic features of the touchpad Xiaomi: what can “out of the box”
The standard touchpad on Xiaomi devices supports all the basic activities familiar to Windows or macOS users, but with some unique features.
- 🖱️ Clicks: single (select), double (open), right click (context menu) On some models, right click is done with two fingers.
- 👆 Scrolling: vertical and horizontal (two fingers). On the Xiaomi Pad, inertial scrolling is supported - the pages "scroll" even after you have removed your fingers.
- 🔄 Zoom: Two-finger chips (swift/mix) to zoom in on a browser, maps or gallery.
- 📱 Gestures with 3-4 fingers: switching between windows, calling the taskbar or desktop. On the Mi Notebook Air, a gesture with four fingers left / right reveals the history of transitions in the browser.
It's important to understand that touchpad sensitivity is set apart from mouse sensitivity, and if the cursor twitches or doesn't respond to light touches, the problem isn't with the hardware, it's with the drivers or settings of the system, and more on that in the next section.
On Xiaomi tablets (such as the Pad 6 Pro), the touchpad can be emulated through the touch screen when you plug in the keyboard. In this case, gestures work similarly, but adds support for Palm Rejection, a technology that ignores casual palm touch.
Where to find the touchpad settings on Xiaomi and what can be changed there
The touchpad settings on Xiaomi devices are hidden deeper than those of the competition, and depending on the model, the path to them may differ, but the overall scheme is as follows:
- Open Windows Settings (or Settings) MIUI/HyperOS tablet).
- Go to the Devices section → Touchbar (on Windows) or System → Gestures and buttons (on tablets).
- On Xiaomi laptops there can be an additional section of Xiaomi Touchpad Settings - it adds proprietary software.
Here are the key parameters that can be adjusted:
| Parameter | What's he doing? | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity to press | Regulates the force of touch for click | Medium (if the touchpad is triggered by a light touch, reduce) |
| The delay before the click | Fingerholding time for recognition as a click | Short (for quick answers) |
| Pointer speed | Cursor speed | High (if the screen is large, for example on the Mi Notebook Pro 15.6) |
| Insert gestures with 3/4 finger-point | Activate additional commands | Included (if you use multitasking) |
| Ignore touching with your palm | Prevents Accidental Clicks When Printing | Includes (required for laptops) |
On Xiaomi laptops with Windows 11, some touchpad settings can be blocked by the Synaptics driver. To unlock them, download branded software from the official Xiaomi website for your model.
⚠️ Note: If the settings do not include Touchbar, the system does not recognize the touchpad, this may be due to the lack of drivers or the device being disabled in Task Manager".
Full list of gestures of Xiaomi touchpad and their purpose
The gestures on the Xiaomi touchpad are divided into three categories: basic (work on all models), advanced (require activation in the settings) and exclusive (available only on flagship devices, for example, Mi Notebook Pro X).
Basic gestures (work without settings)
- 👆 With one finger: moving the cursor.
- 🖱️ Touch (tap): Click with the left mouse button.
- 🖱️🖱️ Double touch: double click.
- 👉 Two-finger touch: right click (on some models).
- 👆👆 Scrolling with two fingers: scrolling up/down.
Extended gestures (must be included in settings)
- 🔄 Two fingers: zoom (increase/decrease).
- ➡️⬅️ Swipe with three fingers left/right: transition between windows (Alt)+Tab).
- ⬆️⬇️ Swipe three fingers up: opening the taskbar.
- ⬇️⬇️ Swipe four fingers down: roll all windows (show desktop).
Exclusive gestures (only on flagships)
- 🔄⃠ Circular movement with two fingers: turn the screen (on Xiaomi Pad 6 Max).
- 👆⬅️ Swipe with four fingers diagonally: calling the notification center.
- 🖐️ Touching with five fingers: locking the screen (on some models).
On Xiaomi tablets with a connected keyboard, gestures can conflict with the touch screen. For example, swiping three fingers up on the touchpad will open the taskbar and the notification panel on the screen. To avoid confusion, turn off duplicate gestures in the HyperOS settings.
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Typical Xiaomi touchpad issues and how to fix them
Even on new Xiaomi devices, the touchpad can malfunction, and here are the most common symptoms and solutions:
1.The touchpad doesn't respond to touch
If the touchpad has completely stopped responding:
- 🔌 Check if it is switched off by the Fn button. + F6 (On most Mi Notebook models, this combination turns on/off the touchpad).
- 🖥️ Go to Device Manager (Win) + X) and check if there is an exclamation mark next to “Mice and other pointing devices".
- 🔄 Reinstall the driver: download it from the official Xiaomi website for your model.
2.The cursor jumps or moves in jerks
Reasons:
- 🧴 Touchpad surface contamination (wipe with microfiber with isopropyl alcohol).
- ⚡ Driver conflict (roll back to the standard Windows driver if Synaptics stood).
- ⚠️ Included mode "Accuracy" in the touchpad settings - disable it if you do not use graphics programs.
3.Gesturals don't work
This is most often related to:
- 🔧 Disabled gestures in settings (check section "Additional gestures").
- 🛠️ An outdated version MIUI/HyperOS (upgrade the system).
- 🤖 Conflict with third-party programs (for example, TouchFreeze or GestureWorks).
⚠️ Attention: On some Xiaomi Pad models, touchpad gestures are turned off when you connect an external mouse. This is not a bug, but a feature: the system automatically switches to a more accurate pointer. To return gestures, turn off the mouse or change the priority of the devices in the settings.
What if the touchpad works but the clicks are logged with a delay?
How to set up Xiaomi touchpad for games, design or office work
There's no universal touchpad setting: the gamer needs high sensitivity and switched off gestures, and the designer needs smooth scrolling and multi-touch support. Let's look at the optimal configurations for different scenarios.
🎮 For games.
- 🎯 Turn off all gestures except basic ones (so they don’t work by accident).
- 🖱️ Set maximum cursor speed and sensitivity.
- 🔇 Turn off the Tap-to-Click (touch) = clicking) to avoid accidental pressing.
- 🛡️ Turn on the "Ignore touching palm" mode to the maximum.
🎨 For design and drawing
- 🖌️ Reduce cursor speed for accurate positioning.
- 🔄 Turn on the zoom with two fingers and turn the screen (if supported).
- 📏 Adjust the sensitivity to pressing to the minimum value (so that there are no accidental clicks when drawing).
- 🖥️ Use the touchpad with the pen (on the Xiaomi Pad this allows you to quickly switch between tools).
📊 For office work
- 📑 Switch on the gestures with 3–4 Fingers for quick switching between windows Excel/Word.
- 🔍 Set up scrolling to an average speed (so you don’t scroll through documents too quickly).
- 🔄 Activate the swipe with three fingers left/right to navigate the browser tabs.
- 📋 Turn on Tap-to-Click for ease of use with text.
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If you work with presentations often, set up a four-finger gesture to open the Taskbar so you can quickly switch between PowerPoint and notes.
Xiaomi’s branded touchpad software: do you need it?
Xiaomi offers its own touchpad management app, the Xiaomi Touchpad Utility, which isn’t available for all models, but if your laptop is on the supported list, it has several advantages:
- 🎛️ Advanced gesture settings that are not available in standard Windows.
- 🔄 Customization of actions for each gesture (for example, swipe four fingers to the left can be assigned to open the calculator).
- 📊 Use statistics – the program shows which gestures you use most often.
- 🔧 Update of touchpad firmware (relevant for new models).
There are, however, downsides:
- 🐢 The software can slow down the system if it is running in the background.
- 🔄 Not all gestures work consistently – some users complain of accidental triggers.
- 📥 The app is not updated through the Microsoft Store, only manually from the Xiaomi website.
You can download the utility on the official website in the section of your model. Before installing, delete the old touchpad drivers through Device Manager.
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Xiaomi's proprietary touchpad software is only useful if you're actively using gestures. Standard Windows drivers are enough for basic work.
Alternative programs for touchpad management on Xiaomi
If you don't like standard settings or Xiaomi software, you can use third-party utilities, which give you more customization, but require careful installation.
| Programme | Functions | Cons | Compatibility with Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|---|
| TouchFreeze | Turns off the touchpad when printing | No sign support | ✅ It works on all models. |
| GestureWorks | Customization of gestures | Paid version, complex interface | ⚠️ Can conflict with Synaptics drivers |
| Precision Touchpad | Fine sensitivity tuning | Requires manual adjustment | ✅ Optimized for Windows 10/11 |
| TwoFingerScroll | Scrolling setting | Outdated interface | ✅ Suitable for older models |
Before installing third-party software, be sure to create a system restore point. Some programs (such as GestureWorks) may conflict with Xiaomi drivers, which will lead to a broken touchpad.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Pad tablets running HyperOS, third-party touchpad utilities do not work. The system blocks low-level access to drivers, so the only way to change the behavior of the touchpad is through standard settings.