How to set up flash notifications on Xiaomi: 5 ways with photos and videos

Do you miss important messages because you can't hear the notifications? Or do you just want your Xiaomi or Redmi to signal new alerts more prominently? Turning on the flash when alerts solves this problem -- bright light pulses will keep an important call or SMS from missing even in a noisy room. But where do you look for this setting in MIUI if it's not in standard audio settings?

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to activate the flash for notifications on Xiaomi smartphones, POCO Redmi – from built-in functions MIUI 12-14 to the hidden capabilities of Android and third-party apps. You'll learn how to set up blinking LED-Indicator or camera flash for specific applications (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber), and what to do if the function does not work after the update. 2026 year-end.

Why doesn’t Xiaomi flash with default notifications?

Many users are faced with the fact that the option of light indication of notifications is simply not in the settings menu, the reason lies in the policy of Xiaomi:

• 🔹 Saving battery power – a constant flash flash or LED-squirrel 5-7% Charge per day (according to GSMArena tests).
• 🔹 Limitations MIUI — in some regional firmware, the function is disabled at the system level (for example, in versions for Europe).
• 🔹 Hardware differences - budget models (Redmi) 9A, POCO C31) may not support software control of the flash.
• 🔹 Conflict with energy saving mode – when activated Ultra Battery Saver light indication automatically turns off.

Also, after upgrading to MIUI 13/14, the path to setting up the flash changed from Sound and Vibration to Special Options, and if you were looking for the option on the old instructions (before 2022), it’s no wonder you didn’t find it on the spot.

Method 1: Including through “Special Opportunities” (MIUI 12-14)

This is the official method that works on most Xiaomi devices with up-to-date firmware. LED-Indicator (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) and without it (the flash will flash through the camera).

Open “Settings” → “Special Opportunities”

Select “Hearing” → “Notification Flash”

Activate the “Flash at Notifications” switch

Set the frequency of blinking (fast/slow)

Check the work by sending a test notification-->

Important: If Flash Notifications is not on the menu, then your model does not support the feature at the firmware level. In this case, go to Method 3 (third-party applications).

⚠️ Note: On some devices (POCO F4, Redmi K50) After the flash is turned on, the camera may freeze when the Photo app is first launched. Solution: reboot your smartphone or reset your camera settings in Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Method 2: Configure with Sound and Vibration (older versions of MIUI)

If you're on Xiaomi MIUI 11 or earlier (or custom firmware like xiaomi.eu), the path to customization will be different. LED-The indicator (for example, Mi 9, Redmi Note 8 Pro).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select the Notification Indicator (or Light Indicator).
3. Activate the option to Blink at notifications.
4. In the Color section of the indicator, set the shade for different types of notifications (calls, SMS, messages).

In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) LED-The indicator may not flash due to the hardware platform, in which case use a camera flash or third-party applications.

Method 3: Applications for flash notifications (without root)

If the built-in settings don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular apps and selected the two most reliable ones:

• 🔦 Flash Notifications 2 — Supports tuning of color, frequency and duration of blinking. 10-14 No root. Link to Google Play.
• 🔦 Light Flow – Extended settings for LED and flashes, including support for WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber.Requires permission Notification Access.

How to set up Flash Notifications 2:

1. Install the app and provide notifications (Settings → Applications → Flash Notifications 2 → Permissions → Access to Notifications).
2. In the main menu, select Flash on Call (for calls) or Flash on Notification (for messages).
3. Set up: 🔘 Flash color (white/red/blue). 🔘 Duration (from 1 to 10 seconds). 🔘 Frequency (interval between blinkings). 🔘 Exceptions (e.g., disable for advertising notices).

Test Flash

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If the flash doesn’t flash when you’re notified by WhatsApp, open the Flash Notifications 2 app settings → Apps → find WhatsApp and activate the switch manually.

Method 4: Configure with ADB (for advanced users)

If you’re ready to use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), you can enable hidden flash settings even on models where they’re disabled by default.This method works on Xiaomi with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware.

Requirements:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press the version → return to → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Commands for activation:

adb shell settings put global notification_light_pulse 1


adb shell settings put global notification_light_color 0xFFFFFFFF

After you've done the commands, restart the device. If the flash doesn't work, try an alternative method:

adb shell pm grant com.android.systemui android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS


adb shell settings put secure notification_light_pulse 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause you to reset your settings or lose data. Create a backup through Settings before executing commands. → Additionally. → Backup and reset. If after commands the device began to brake, reset the cache in Recovery Mode (press Power). + Volume up when switched on).

Method 5: Alternatives to flash (if nothing works)

If none of these methods worked, consider alternative alerts:

• 🔔 Vibration with unique patterns – customize your contact signals in Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration on notifications.
• 📱 Always On Display (AOD) — displays notifications on the off screen (available on the AMOLED-Models such as Xiaomi 13 or POCO F5).
• 🎵 Loud Notification Melodies – Upload special sounds (such as a siren or alarm) through Settings → Sound and vibration → The melody of notifications.
• 🔄 Smart watch or fitness bracelet – sync Mi Band or Amazfit to duplicate notifications.

Solving the problem: the outbreak is not working

If you have enabled the setting but the flash does not flash, check the following points:

Additional steps:

1. Check if the Do Not Disturb mode blocks notifications (Settings → Sound and vibration → Do Not Disturb).
2. Make sure that notifications are allowed for an app (such as Telegram): Settings → Apps → Telegram → Notifications.
3. If you use a second space or mode for children, the flash may not work – switch to the main profile.

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On infrared port devices (e.g., Redmi Note 11), the notification flash may conflict with the remote. Solution: Turn off the IR port in Settings → Connected Devices → Infrared port.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi notification flash