How to Enable Do Not Disturb Mode on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to Setup

Do Not Disturb (DND) on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO is a lifeline for those who want to focus on work, relax without notification or just not wake up at night from messages. However, many users face problems: the mode does not work on schedule, misses important calls or, conversely, blocks everything. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to enable DND on MIUI (including the latest versions 14 and HyperOS), set up exceptions for important contacts and show how to quickly activate the mode through the notification panel or voice assistant.

Xiaomi's flexibility is that you can not only turn off all sounds, but you can also allow notifications from specific applications (like WhatsApp or Telegram), set automatic on time or geolocation, and hide visual notifications on the lock screen, leaving only the vibration. But how to do this correctly so that you do not miss anything important? Next, detailed instructions with pictures (for clarity), a table for comparing modes and answers to frequent questions.

1. Quick activation through the notification panel

The easiest way to activate Do Not Disturb is to use a notification curtain, which works on all Xiaomi models (from the Redmi Note 10 to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra) and does not require a deep knowledge of MIUI.

Instructions:

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If the Do Not Disturb icon is not in the curtain, check if it is hidden in the Settings section → Notifications panel → Order of icons. Drag it to the top of the list.

⚠️ Note: When you quickly turn on through the notification panel MIUI By default, it blocks all sounds and vibrations, including alarm clocks. To avoid this, set the exceptions in advance (more on this in the next section).

2. Complete setting in the menu of parameters

If you need to fine-tune Do Not Disturb mode — for example, allow calls from favorite contacts or turn off notifications overnight — go to the basic MIUI settings.

Path to the menu:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Choose Sound and Vibration.
3. Slip on Do Not Disturb.

The following options are available in this menu:

🔹 Advice MIUI 14/HyperOS: Newer versions of the firmware have a "Sleep Mode" option, which automatically turns on "Do Not Disturb" at night and mutes the screen. To activate it, go to Settings. → Screen. → Sleep regimen.

Schedule setting (automatic switching on)

One of the most useful features is that you automatically turn on Do Not Disturb on a schedule, which eliminates the need to manually turn on the mode every time, for example, you can set it up for work hours (9:00 to 18:00) or for night sleep.

How to set up:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb → Automatic turn on.
2. Select Add a rule.
3. Specify the type of rule: ⏰ Time – set the interval (for example, 23:00-07:00). 📅 Calendar Event – The mode will be activated during meetings. 📍 By location, such as at work or at home (requires switched on) GPS).

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Keep the rule.

⚠️ Note: If you use several rules (e.g., time and calendar), the one that was last activated will have priority. To avoid conflicts, check the order of the rules in the Automatic Enablement menu.

The correct time (difference to UTC)

Exemptions for important contacts

Alarm locking disabled

Checked that the rule is active (slider included)-->

4.Exceptions: How to resolve important calls and notifications

By default, Do Not Disturb mode blocks all sounds, including calls and messages. But what if you need to stay in touch with loved ones or colleagues? There are exceptions to this in MIUI.

How to set up:

1. In the "Calls" section** select one of the options: 📞 All - skip all incoming calls (not recommended). ⭐ Selected contacts – only calls from asterisks in the phone book. 🔄 Repeated calls – if one number calls twice within 3 minutes, the signal will sound. 🚫 No one – block all calls (use with caution!).

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Alarm clocks

Important: MIUI 14 and HyperOS have the “Allow notifications from system applications” option – it should be enabled to avoid missing security updates or low battery alerts.

🔹 Example of setting up for work:

5.Do Not Disturb Mode via Voice Assistant

If you're too lazy to dig into the settings, you can turn on DND using Google Assistant or built-in XiaoAI (on Chinese firmware), which works even when the phone is locked.

Teams for Google Assistant (in English or Russian):

• 🎤 «OK, Google, turn off the mode do not disturb – turn off the mode.

For XiaoAI (if installed):

• 🎤 «»** (Chinese).
• 🎤 «»** — shutdown.

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands only work when the Internet is turned on (for Google Assistant) and the microphone is allowed. If the assistant does not respond, check the settings in Settings → Annexes → All applications → Google/XiaoAI → Permits.

6. Hidden features: Alarm Only mode and geo-triggers

There are some hidden features in MIUI that not everyone knows about, such as setting Do Not Disturb mode to block everything except the alarm clock, or activating automatically when you connect to a specific Wi-Fi network (for example, at work).

How to turn on the “Alarms Only” mode:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the mode manually.
3. In the "Exceptions" section, leave a tick just opposite the alarm clock.

How to set up geo-trigger (automatic location-based switching):

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb → Automatic turn on.
2. Select Add a rule → By location.
3. Please provide an address (such as an office or fitness club).
4. Set the range (50-500 meters).
5. Set up exceptions (for example, allow family calls).

🔹 Geo-trigger use example: You turn on Do Not Disturb mode automatically when you come to the gym, but leave the option of calling from loved ones in case of emergency.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting up properly, Xiaomi’s Do Not Disturb mode can malfunction, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

🔹 Advice POCO F5 Redmi Note 12: These models sometimes get the settings wrong DND post-refresh MIUI. If the problem appears after the update, try resetting the sound settings (see spoiler above).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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Xiaomi’s Do Not Disturb mode flexibly adjusts to any task, from a night’s sleep to work meetings, and the key is to set exceptions correctly and check for conflicts with other features (such as Game Mode).