How to turn on the player on the lock screen Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a random tap protection, but also a handy tool for quick access to key features. One of the most popular elements here is a built-in music player that allows you to control playback without unlocking your phone. However, many users of Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi’s flagship models face the problem of the player disappearing from the screen, not showing at all, working with errors. In this article, we will analyze all possible reasons and solutions, from basic MIUI settings to hidden functions for experienced users.

It is important to understand that the logic of the player on the lock screen depends on three factors: the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14 differ), the smartphone model (on Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 10 settings may differ), and the music application used. We tested all methods on current devices (2023-2026) and collected only working solutions - without outdated tips from the forums of 2018.

Why is the player not shown on the lock screen?

Before we get to the settings, let's get to the root of the problem. The player may be missing for the following reasons:

• 🔇 Disabled display of notifications for the music application in the system settings.
• 🎵 No active playback - the player appears only during the track playback.
• 🔄 Failure to work MIUI Launcher (especially after updates).
• 📱 Uses a third-party launcher (such as Nova Launcher or HyperOS) that blocks widgets.
• 🔒 Active Do Not Disturb or other notification restrictions.

If the player used to work and now disappeared, most likely, the problem lies in the lost settings or application conflict. On new smartphones (for example, Xiaomi 14 or POCO F5), the player may be hidden by default due to the energy saving policy.

Method 1: Enable through notification settings (works 90% of the time)

The most reliable method is to set up notifications for the music app, and this is done as follows:

1. Open Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Find your music app (such as Mi Music, Spotify or YouTube Music) and tap it.
3. Activate the switches: 🔔 Allow notices 📱 Show on the lock screen 🔝 Priority notifications (optional)

"Show the contents of notifications on the lock screen"

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After this manipulation, run any track — the player should appear on the locked screen. If not, move to the next method.

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Method 2: Configure energy saving for a music application

MIUI aggressively optimizes the background of applications, which can lead to the disappearance of the player.

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management.
2. Select "Select Apps" and find your music player.
3. Set a "No Limits" mode for him.
4. Go back and open the settings. → Annexes → Managing applications, then: 🔋 Put it on the player. → "Battery" → "No restrictions". 🔒 Enable "Autostart" and "Background Activity".

These settings will prevent the player from being forced to close by the system, especially for Spotify and VK Music, which are often affected by MIUI optimization.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10A) If that's critical, try alternative players like Poweramp or Musicolet, which are better adapted for the future. MIUI.

Method 3: Reset the launcher settings (if the player disappears after the update)

After updating the firmware or changing the theme, the player may disappear due to a malfunction of the MIUI Launcher shell.

1. Click the empty space on the home screen and select “Home Screen Settings”.
2. Scroll down and tap "Reset settings" (or "Reset default settings").
3. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

This method also helps if other widgets (weather, steps, etc.) are missing from the lock screen. If the reset doesn't work, try temporarily changing the theme to a standard one (Settings → Theme → My Theme → Standard).

Method 4: Use of alternative players with support for widgets

If standard methods don’t work, the problem may be with the music app itself, and some players (especially streaming services) don’t integrate properly with MIUI, where installing specialized apps can help:

After installing the alternative player, remember to repeat Method 1 (setting notifications) for the new application. For example, in Poweramp, you additionally need to go to Settings → Widgets → Lock screen and activate the corresponding switch.

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If you use Spotify, try disabling the “Data Saver” function in the application settings – it can interfere with the correct display of the player on MIUI.

Method 5: Manually add a player widget (for advanced users)

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 on Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the player does not appear automatically, but it can be added manually through a hidden widget menu.

1. Unlock your phone and hold the empty space on the home screen.
2. Select "Widgets" (if this item is not available - your firmware does not support manual addition).
3. Scroll through the list to the Systems section and find the Music or Media Player widget.
4. Drag it to the main screen, then press it again and select "On the lock screen" (if there is no such option - the method is not suitable for your model).

This method does not work on all devices, but can save the situation on custom firmware or beta versions of MIUI. If the widget player is not in the list, then your version of the shell does not support it.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F4 GT and other Xiaomi gaming smartphones, manual addition of widgets can cause the animations of the lock screen to fail. In this case, reset the launcher (Method 3).

Additional advice and specific problems

If none of these methods helped, check out these nuances:

• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version - in MIUI 14.0.5+ Fixed bugs with the display of the player on the Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 12T.
• 📵 Turn it off. VPN Proxies – they can block system notifications.
• 🎧 Check the connected headphones – on some models, the player appears only when an active Bluetooth device is available.
• 🔧 Reset application settings through Settings → Annexes → Reset application settings (remove data only for applications without affecting personal files).

For devices with HyperOS (a new shell from Xiaomi, which debuted on Xiaomi 14 in 2023), you may need to additionally adjust in Settings → Personalization → Lock screen → Widgets. Here you need to manually activate the item "Music player".

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On Xiaomi with Android 13+, the player on the lock screen may conflict with the Notification Privacy feature. Turn it off in Settings → Notifications → Privacy if the player does not appear.

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