How to turn on the indication of missed calls on Xiaomi: LED, sound and notifications

Missed calls to Xiaomi can go unnoticed unless notifications are configured. Unlike messages where the LED flashes by default, call alert settings are often turned off out of the box. This is due to optimizing power consumption in MIUI firmware, but leads users to miss important calls. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to turn on visual and audible signals for missed calls, from standard settings to hidden functions of the engineering menu.

The peculiarity of Xiaomi is that the display algorithm depends on the smartphone model and version. MIUI. For example, on the flagships of the Xiaomi series 13/14 s AMOLED-The LED indicator may not be physically present on the screens, but it is available on the budget Redmi Note, but requires separate activation. We will look at universal methods that work on all devices, as well as specific solutions for individual lines.

1. Check the hardware capabilities of your Xiaomi

Before you set up the display, make sure your Xiaomi smartphone supports the right type of notifications at all (LED) Not all models are available, but it is excluded from most devices. AMOLED-displays (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Pro, 13 Ultra) instead of using the Always-on Display feature (AOD), which shows notifications on the off screen.

How to check for LED:

• 🔍 Look at the top panel of the smartphone next to the front camera – look for a small dot (usually white or multicolor glow).
• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Full specifications and look for a mention of the notification LED.
• 💡 Try calling the indicator in a test way: call the phone from another number and do not answer - if after the call is completed, the light flashes next to the camera, LED eat.

If there is no LED, don’t worry: MIUI has alternative ways of displaying things like status bar icon, camera flash or vibration, and it doesn’t depend on hardware constraints.

2. Turn on the LED indicator (LED) for missed calls

On models with a physical LED (for example, Redmi Note 10/11, POCO X3/X4), the indication of missed calls is enabled through standard settings.

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification indicator.
2. Activate the slider LED indicator (if it is gray – your model does not support LED).
3. Slip on the item of the Application and find the phone (or com.android.dialer) in the list.
4. Turn on the switch next to Missed Calls and select the flashing color (usually red or blue).

If the Notification Indicator is not in the menu, it means:

• 📵 Your model is not equipped. LED (see section 1).
• 🔄 You have an outdated version. MIUI (Update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🛠️ Settings hidden by the manufacturer (solution – see section 5 on the engineering menu).

Check for a physical LED |

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Enable the indicator in the notification settings |

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) LED It only works when the screen is locked, and if you unlock the phone, the light can go out even if the call is not listened to.

3. Setting up the icon in the status bar

If there is no LED or you prefer visual cues on the screen, turn on the missed call icon in the top panel.This method works on all Xiaomi models, including those that do not have LED.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
2. In the list of applications, find the Phone (or com.android.dialer) and tap it.
3. Activate the switches: Show notifications (main switch at the top), icon on the status bar (responsible for the icon at the top row), missed calls (under Notification Categories).

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If the icon is not displayed:

• 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI not apply the settings immediately.
• 📲 Check if the icon is hidden due to the Do Not Disturb mode enabled (in the sound settings).
• 🛠️ Reset notification settings for the Phone app (the same notification management menu has a Reset button).

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If the icon of a missed call interferes, but you do not want to turn it off completely, swipe to the right on the status bar - so you will see all active notifications without going into the curtain.

Sound and vibration alerts

By default, MIUI may not play sound or vibration for missed calls if the screen is locked.

1. Open Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Do not disturb modes.
2. Make sure the Do Not Disturb mode is turned off or set to allow notifications from the Phone.
3. Return to Sounds and Vibrations → Notifications and select Phone.
4. Activate: Sound - set the tune for missed calls. Vibration - select a pattern (such as Short or Long) flash with LED (if supported).

On dynamic vibratory models (e.g. Xiaomi 12T, 13 Lite), you can set up a unique pattern for missed calls that is different from regular notifications.

5. Hidden settings via the engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods fail, you can activate the display via the engineering menu (#4636##), which is suitable for models where the manufacturer has hidden the LED settings (for example, on some POCO or Redmi for the European market).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##4636## (some firmware may require code ##36446337##).
2. In the engineering menu, select Hardware Testing → Lights.
3. Check the options available: Red LED is a red LED; Green LED is a green LED; Blue LED is a blue LED; Notification LED is a general notification indicator.

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If the LED lights up but doesn’t flash when missed calls, go back to the standard notification settings and re-activate the indicator (see Section 2).

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the engineering menu unless you understand their purpose! This can cause sensor malfunctions or screen illumination. To reset the engineering menu settings, use code ##4636## → Reset All Settings.

6. Alternative methods of indication (if no LED)

On smartphones without LED (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Mix 4) use other methods of alerting:

• 🌑 Always-on Display (AOD): Shows missed calls on the screen off. Included in Settings → Screen. → Always-on Display. Select a style with notifications.
• 📸 Camera flash: Blinks when a missed call is activated via Settings → Special facilities → Notification flash.
• 🔊 Voice alerts: Phone announces the number of missed calls. Configured to Settings → Sounds. → Text to voice (Google voice installation required) TTS).
• 📱 Desktop widget: Add a Phone widget with missed calls (long tap on desktop) → Widgets → Phone).

For models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra) recommend combining AOD This will ensure minimum battery consumption with maximum alert visibility.

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On smartphones without LEDs, the best solution is to turn on Always-on Display + vibration.This combination consumes less power than the constant backlight of the screen, but ensures that you do not miss an important call.

7. Solving the problems with the indication

If the missed call indication doesn’t work despite all settings, check the following points:

If the problem persists, try resetting the network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Reset network settings) or update firmware to the latest version MIUI. In rare cases, the failure may be due to damage to system files – only a full reset will help (but back up first!).

FAQ: Frequent questions about missing calls