How to make a flash flash flash when calling Xiaomi: the complete guide

Do you miss important calls because of quiet sound or noisy surroundings? The flash flash function on incoming calls on Xiaomi smartphones can be a real lifeline. This option not only visually alerts you to a call, but also helps people with hearing impairments or when the sound is turned off, but not all users know how to activate and configure this feature correctly.

In this article, we will discuss in detail how to enable flash flash flash when calling on different Xiaomi models (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark), look at possible problems and solutions, and give recommendations for optimizing the function. We will pay special attention to models with MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS, since the settings interface in them is significantly different.

If you're faced with the flash not flashing despite the settings on, or if you want to customize your blinking settings, here's the answer to all of your questions. Let's get this straight!

Why flash calls are useful and who needs them

The flash flash function on incoming calls is not just a feature, but a useful tool for different categories of users: first, it is indispensable for people with hearing impairments who may miss the audible signal; second, it helps in noisy places (for example, at concerts or in transport), where it is almost impossible to hear the call.

This function will also be useful:

• 📵 Those who often keep their phones silent but don’t want to miss important calls.
• 🏃‍♂️ Athletes who exercise with their phone in their pocket or on their hand (the flash is visible even through the fabric).
• 🚗 Drivers with their phone on their panels will be better at attracting attention than they are at vibration.
• 🌃 For those who sleep with a phone nearby and do not want to wake up the household with sound, but need visual alert.

Interestingly, on some Xiaomi models (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi Note 11 Pro+), flash can flash not only when calling, but also when notifying from messengers.

It’s important to understand that flashing can drain the battery faster, especially if calls are frequent, but most times the energy consumption is minimal – about 1-2% of the charge per hour of active blinking (according to tests from Xiaomi’s lab).

How to turn on flash flash when calling: universal instruction

The activation process depends on the firmware version (MIUI or HyperOS) and the smartphone model, and we'll look at both, starting with the most common situation, devices running MIUI 12-14.

For MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Special Features section (sometimes called Additional Features).
3. Select the item "Hears" (or "Alerts" on some models).
4. Activate the switch next to the Flash when calling or Light Alerts.
5. If necessary, adjust the flash color (if available) and the flash frequency.

For HyperOS (new models 2026):

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Physical Opportunities.
2. We're choosing Hearing Alerts.
3. Turn on the camera flash when you call.
4. Vibration can also be activated during the flash to enhance the effect.

If you have POCO or Black Shark, the path may be slightly different due to the customized interface. For example, on POCO F5 you need to go to Settings → Additional → Special. features → Flash at notifications.

Make sure the flash is not covered with a case | Check that the function is not turned off in power saving | Update the firmware to the latest version |Reboot the phone before setting up-->

Xiaomi models with feature support: full list

Not all Xiaomi smartphones support flash flashing when calling. This depends on the presence of the LED- flash and firmware version. Below is a table with popular models and their support for the feature:

Note that on some budget models (such as the Redmi 10A or POCO M4 Pro), the feature may be disabled by default due to hardware limitations, in which case installing a third-party app like Flash Alerts 2 (available on Google Play) will help.

If your model is not in the table, check for the function experimentally: try to enable it through the settings as described above. If there is no item, then your smartphone does not support flash flashing when calling.

Xiaomi (Flagship Series)|Redmi (Budget/Middle Class)|POCO (Game/Production)|Black Shark (Game Series)|Other Model-->

Advanced settings: color, frequency and individual alerts

Some Xiaomi models (especially those with AMOLED- screens) have advanced flash settings, such as:

• 🎨 Flash color (white, blue, red – depends on the model).
• ⚡ Blinking frequency (slow, fast, increasing).
• 🔔 Individual alerts for different contacts.
• 🔋 Energy saving (disabling function at low charge).

To set up individual blinking for contacts:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Select the contact you need and click Edit.
3. Slip on the sound and vibration (or alerts).
4. Activate Light Alert and select color/blinking mode.

On HyperOS models (such as Xiaomi 14), Adaptive Blinking is available – the flash intensity is automatically adjusted depending on the light in the room, which is useful if you are often in different conditions (for example, moving from a dark room to bright sunlight).

Important: Flash color setting is only available on models with a RGB- flash (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro). On most devices, the flash flash flash only flashes white.

What to do if the flash does not flash when calling

If you have enabled the feature but the flash does not work, the reasons may be as follows:

⚠️ Warning: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 9A), flash flash blinking is blocked in Power Saving mode. Before setting it, turn it off in Settings → Battery.

Let’s look at the typical problems and their solutions:

If none of the options helped, try resetting the special options settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset Settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

Then try to turn on flash flash again. If the problem persists, it may be a hardware glitch, contact Xiaomi's service center.

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If the flash does not flash only for specific contacts, check if they have a customized alert sound without a light signal.

Third-party applications for flash flash flash flash flash: pros and cons

If your smartphone doesn't support flash flash flashing at the system level, you can use third-party apps.

• 📱 Flash Alerts 2 – supports color and frequency blinking, works with notifications from messengers.
• 🔔 LED Blinker Notifications — allows you to assign different colors to different applications.
• ⚡ Flash Notification is a minimalist application with low battery consumption.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• ✅ Works on models without built-in function.
• ✅ More customization options (color, frequency, duration).
• ✅ Support for notifications from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Increased battery consumption (up to 5-10% per day with active use)
• ❌ There may be conflicts with system alerts.
• ❌ Additional permissions (access to notifications, camera) are required.

To install one of these applications:

1. Download it from Google Play.
2. Provide all necessary permissions (especially Access to Notifications and Camera).
3. In the application settings, select Flash when calling and set the settings.
4. Add the application to the AutoRun list (in Settings → Apps → AutoRun) so that it works in the background.

⚠️ Warning: Some flash flash applications (e.g. Flash Alerts) may conflict with system alerts on MIUI 14. If notifications stop coming after installation, turn off Notification Intercept in the application settings.

How to turn off flash flash flash when calling

If you don't need it anymore or you're starting to get annoyed, you can easily turn it off, and you can do it in two ways:

Method 1: Through system settings

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Hearing.
2. Find the flash item when calling and turn off the slider.
3. If there are separate settings for notifications, turn them off too.

Method 2: Through the Quick Settings Panel (not available on all models):

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the flash icon (usually next to the flashlight).
3. Slip it on to turn off the blinking.

If you used a third-party blinking app, it also needs to be disabled:

1. Go to the application settings (for example, Flash Alerts 2).
2. Turn off the flash option when calling.
3. If necessary, remove the application completely.

After disabling the function, check if other alerts remain active. For example, on some Xiaomi models, blinking can continue due to the No Sound mode with vibration and lights on. To fix this, go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Modes and select Sound or No Sound without additional options.

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Turning off flash flash does not affect the flashlight, these functions use different drivers and can work independently of each other.

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