Double-Tap on Xiaomi: How to turn on and configure the screen wake-up feature

Why You Need Double Touch on Xiaomi and How It Works

The Double Tap to Wake feature on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO allows you to wake up the screen with a slight double tap on it — even when the device is locked. This is convenient in situations where you need to quickly check notifications without pressing physical buttons, such as when the phone is lying on the table or you hold it with one hand.

The technology works thanks to the built-in accelerometer and a specialized algorithm in the firmware MIUI. The sensor analyzes vibrations from touches and distinguishes intentional double-pressing from random touching. It is important to understand that the feature is not available on all models – its support depends on the version of Android (usually 10+), hardware platform and version of MIUI (starting with 12).

In practice, double-touching saves up to 15-20% of the power button presses per day, which prolongs the life of the mechanical button. AMOLED-screens are also a way to save battery power – waking up through touch consumes less energy than turning on through a button.

What Xiaomi models support double-touch

Double Tap to Wake is available on most modern Xiaomi smartphones, but there are nuances.

• 📱 Xiaomi Series: Starting with Mi 9 (2019 Full support on Xiaomi 11/12/13/14, Mix 4/5, Civi 1/2/3.
• 🔴 Redmi series: from Redmi Note 8 Pro and up, including Note. 10/11/12/13, K40/K50/K60.
• ⚡ Series POCO: All models based on Snapdragon 7xx/8xx (for example, POCO F3/F4/F5, X3/X4/X5 Pro).
• 🚫 Exceptions: budget models on Helio G-processors (e.g. Redmi) 9A/10A) often deprived of this function.

You can check the support by the specifications of your model on the official Xiaomi website or through the settings menu. If there is no “Double Tap to Wake” item in the Screen → additionally, then the function is not supported hardware.

Step-by-step: how to enable double touch on Xiaomi

Activation of the function takes less than a minute if you know the correct path in the menu.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select Additional (or Advanced Settings in older versions of MIUI).
4. Find the Double Tap to Wake option (could be called the Double Tap Waking).
5. Activate the slider, it will turn blue.
6. To calibrate, perform 2-3 test double touches on the screen.

If the item is not on the menu, try an alternative path:

Settings → Special features → Physical buttons → Awakening with a double touch

Check out the MIUI version in About Phone

Make sure the screen is clean (mud interferes with the operation)

Turn off magnet covers

Battery charge > 15% (for calibration)

-->

On some models (such as the POCO X3 Pro), the function is hidden to unlock it.

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on "Version" MIUI" on the telephone").
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find Double Tap to Wake and turn it on.

💡

If the function works once after activation, try to calibrate the screen: go to Settings → Screen → Sensor Calibration and perform the procedure again.

Sensitivity settings and additional parameters

By default, the dual-touch sensitivity is set to the "medium" level, but you can ajustify it to your preferences.

1. Go to Settings. → Screen. → Additionally. → Double Tap to Wake.
2. Click on Sensitivity (or Awakening Settings).
3. Choose one of the options: 🔍 Low - for accurate touches (suitable if triggered by accident). ⚖️ Medium – balance between reliability and energy consumption. ⚡ High for weak touches (can drain the battery faster).

On devices with Always-on Display (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) are available advanced options:

• 🌙 Night mode: disabling double touch in the dark.
• 🔋 Saving charge: Automatic shutdown at low battery level.
• 🎯 Touch zone: limiting the operation to only the central part of the screen.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even on supported models, users are faced with bugs, and here are typical scenarios and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If the double touch stops working after the update MIUI, Try clearing the system cache. Go to Settings for that. → Memory. → Cleanup → Cache the system and confirm the action. This won't delete your data, but it can restore functionality.

If none of these things work, check the integrity of the screen, and if you have microcracks or detachment of the touch layer, you can block the function from working properly, and if you do, you can only change the display in the service center.

Alternative ways to wake up the screen on Xiaomi

If double-touching is not available on your model or is not working smoothly, consider alternative methods:

• 🔑 Power button: classic method, reliable on all devices.
• 👆 “Raise to wake up” gesture: activated in Settings → Screen. → It works on most models with a gyroscope.
• 📱 Fingerprint: on devices with in-screen scanner (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) touch the sensor.
• 🗣️ Voice assistant: The phrase “OK, Google” or “Xiao Ai” will wake up the screen and activate voice input.

For advanced users, there is an option using applications like Tap, Tap (requires ADB), which emulate double-touch software but can conflict with MIUI system processes.

💡

On Always-on Display devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), double-touch can be configured to only show time and notifications without fully waking the screen, saving up to 5% charge per day.

Tips for saving charge when using double touch

While the Double Tap to Wake feature is convenient, it can increase battery consumption by 3 to 7 percent per day due to the constant operation of the sensor.

• 🔋 Turn off overnight: use the schedule in Double Tap settings (available on the MIUI 14+).
• 🌑 Activate the dark theme: AMOLED-This reduces the power consumption to 20%.

In tests Xiaomi 12S Ultra with activated double-touch and optimized settings, it was possible to extend the running time on a single charge from 6 to 7.5 hours when used actively, the main thing is to combine the function with other energy-saving techniques.

⚠️ Warning: If you use Always-on Display with double-touch, battery consumption can rise to 10-12% per day. AOD at night or reduce its brightness to 30%.

FAQ: Frequent questions about double touch on Xiaomi