Voice incoming calls to Xiaomi: how to set up voice notification of the subscriber name

Do you miss important calls because you can't hear the vibration or the melody? Or do you want a Xiaomi smartphone to tell you who's calling you without having to look at the screen? Incoming call voice functions both of these things. It's especially useful in situations where your hands are busy, you're driving (by observing traffic rules!), or you just want to stay connected without being distracted.

In this article, we will analyze all ways to activate voice alerts on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO steerable MIUI — And we'll also tell you why it might not work and how to fix it. Importantly, the voice capabilities depend on the firmware version and the device model, but the basic techniques are suitable for most of the brand's gadgets.

What is the voice of incoming calls and why it is necessary

The voice-over function of incoming calls is a voice alert that tells you the name or number of the subscriber when you are called. MIUI This option is integrated into system settings, but its implementation is different from standard Android. For example, on Samsung or Google Pixel smartphones, this often requires third-party applications, while Xiaomi offers a built-in solution.

Where it comes in handy:

• 🚗 Driving: hearing the name of the caller, you can make a decision - to answer through the headset or ignore the call, without being distracted from the road.
• 🏃 During exercise: When the phone is in your bag or pocket and the melody is drowned out by surrounding sounds.
• 👨💼 At work: If you get calls from different people often, voice alerts can help prioritize them.
• 👵 For older users: those who do not see the screen well or do not have time to react to the vibration.

V MIUI 12-14 voice function works on the basis of text-speech synthesizer (TTS), This is a voice-based system that converts text into voice, and it uses Google's standard voice. TTS Xiaomi TTS (If the contact is not saved in the phone book, the smartphone will voice its number.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro or Mi) 9T) The voice function may not be available in standard settings due to firmware limitations, and a third-party app will help in this case – read about this in the section below.

How to enable voice incoming calls in standard settings MIUI

If your Xiaomi smartphone is working on MIUI 12–14, Try to enable the feature through system settings. The instructions are relevant for most models, including Xiaomi. 13/12/11, Redmi Note 12/11/10 and POCO F5/X5:

More details:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Slip on three vertical dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Scroll down to the inbox voiceover section (on some firmwares it may be called Voice Notifications).
4. Activate the caller's name switch.
5. (Optionally, set up additional parameters: 🔊 Loudness of voice – is regulated separately from the melody of the call. 🗣️ Voice – the choice between male/female voice (depending on the established voice). TTS-engine). 📞 Voice unknown numbers – if enabled, the smartphone will tell the numbers of subscribers who are not in the contacts.

Once activated, check the function: ask someone to call you. If the voice doesn't work, move to the next section, where we'll look at the possible causes.

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If the phone does not have the option “voicing incoming”, try to update the firmware to the latest version. MIUI. Often new features appear after updates.

Why Call Voiceover Doesn't Work on Xiaomi and How to Fix It

Even after you turn on the function in your settings, it may not work. Here are 5 of the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If the problem is not resolved, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: on old firmware (below) MIUI (12) the function may not be available.
• 🔇 Do Not Disturb: Voiceover is blocked if this mode is enabled.
• 🎧 Connected headphones: Sometimes the sound goes to the headset, even if it is not active.
• 🔄 Cache of the Phone application: clean it in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Clear the cache.

Third-party applications for voice calls on Xiaomi

If your firmware doesn’t have a built-in voice function, or it doesn’t work well, use third-party utilities. We tested the top 5 Xiaomi apps that support Russian and integrate correctly with the Russian language. MIUI:

Top pick:

• 📞 Call Announcer is a simple interface, voice customization support, background work.
• 🗣️ Speaker Phone – not only calls, but also calls. SMS. There is an option to repeat the name of the subscriber.
• 🎤 Announcer for Calls & SMS — Supports offline mode and setting the speed of speech.
• 🔊 Talk My Phone – can voice notifications from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram).
• 🤖 Auto Call Speaker – automatically includes speakerphone for selected contacts.

How to set up Call Announcer (for example):

1. Install an app from the Play Market.
2. Open it and give access to Contacts and Call Log.
3. Turn on the Enable Call Announcer switch.
4. In the Voice Settings section, select the language (Russian) and voice (Google). TTS).
5. Set up exceptions: for example, you can turn off voiceover for spam numbers.

⚠️ Note: Some applications require permission to Overlay over other windows (c Settings) → Without this, they won't be able to make calls in the background.

Additional settings: how to customize voiceover

Built-in function MIUI And third-party apps allow you to fine-tune the voice to your needs:

Voice and speech speed:

• 🎙️ B Settings → Additionally. → Select your preferred text-speech synthesis engine (Google) TTS Xiaomi TTS).
• 🐢 Change the speech speed and pitch in the settings of the selected TTS-engine.

Contact exceptions:

• 🚫 In voice settings, you can add numbers to the blacklist (for example, for spam calls).
• ⭐ Or vice versa – to include voiceover only for Favorite Contacts.

Name repetition:

Some apps (like Speaker Phone) allow you to re-voic your subscriber’s name at a given interval, which is useful if you haven’t heard it for the first time.

Integration with the headset:

If you use Bluetooth headphones or smartwatches (e.g. Xiaomi Watch) S3), Check if your app supports voice over them. To do this, in Bluetooth settings, turn on the option of Audio notifications.

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For maximum sound stability, disable battery optimization for the Phone application and the selected utility (in Settings). → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

Calling through Google Assistant

If you’re actively using Google Assistant, you can configure it to voice incoming calls.This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Google Play Services, including models without built-in functionality. MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Activate Google Assistant: Press the Home button or say OK Google.
2. Slip on the profile icon in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Assistant. → Phone.
4. Turn on the option to voice incoming calls.
5. (Optional) Set up what contacts the Assistant (all or only a select few) should voice.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ It works even on older versions. MIUI.
• ✅ Integration with other Assistant functions (for example, you can ask to call back the subscriber in voice).
• ✅ Support for several languages, including Russian).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires a permanent Internet connection (for the Assistant).
• ❌ Can conflict with the built-in voice function MIUI.

If the assistant doesn't make calls, check:

• 🔄 Google App Updated to the Latest Version.
• 🎤 Is microphone access enabled for the Assistant.
• 📶 Internet connection stability (Wi-Fi or mobile data).

Calling Xiaomi via smartwatch or fitness bracelet

If you wear a Xiaomi Mi Band, Redmi Watch or Xiaomi Watch, you can adjust the voice of incoming calls through them. This is convenient when the phone is lying in a bag or other room.

For the Mi Band. 7/8 or Redmi Watch 3:

1. Connect your watch to your phone via the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app.
2. Open the device settings in the application.
3. Go to Notifications. → Incoming calls.
4. Enable the option to voice the name of the caller (if available).
5. Set up vibration and sound signal.

For the Xiaomi Watch S3/Pro:

This watch supports full voice through the speaker:

1. In the Xiaomi Wear app, go to the Settings of the clock → Notifications.
2. Activate the voice of incoming calls.
3. Choose language and voice (male/female options available).

Please note:

• 🔋 The sounding in hours consumes the battery faster.
• 📶 To function, the clock must be connected to the phone via Bluetooth.
• 🔊 On some models (for example, Mi Band 6) voice is not available – only vibration.

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If your Xiaomi smartwatch doesn’t support voiceover but it does have a speaker, try installing a third-party app for Wear. OS (If the clock is running on this platform).

FAQ: Frequent questions about calling Xiaomi