Xiaomi’s “Do Not Disturb” Mode: How to Turn Off Completely or Set Up Exceptions

Do Not Disturb (DND) mode on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a useful feature for blocking notifications and calls at certain times. However, sometimes it works inappropriately: skip important messages, turn off alarms or activate itself after a MIUI update. If you find that your phone has stopped alerting incoming and a crescent icon appears on the screen, do not panic. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to turn off the mode, including hidden settings and solutions for cases when standard methods do not work.

Many users confuse Do Not Disturb with Flight Mode or Energy Saving, but these are fundamentally different features: the first one blocks notifications only, and the other two completely disable communication or limit background activity. It is also important to understand that on Xiaomi this mode can be activated automatically on a schedule (for example, at night) or when you connect to a specific Wi-Fi network. Before you turn it off permanently, check the settings — it may be enough to adjust the exceptions.

If you can’t find the option in the menu or the disable button is inactive, it could be due to a MIUI error (especially after upgrading to MIUI 14) or a conflict with third-party applications like Security Center, in which case resetting notification settings or forced reboot will help.

1. Standard method of disconnection through the notification panel

The fastest method is to use a notification curtain, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) if the mode was manually enabled.

How to do this:

  1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
  2. Find the icon "Do not disturb" (crescent moon) 🌙). If it is not, swipe down again to turn the full panel around.
  3. Touch the icon once. If it's illuminated, mode is active, if gray, it's off.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (In this case, use alternative methods from the following sections.

If nothing happens after you click on the icon, try holding it with your finger for 2-3 seconds, which will open the menu of quick mode settings, where you can not only turn it off, but also configure exceptions (for example, allow calls from favorite contacts).

2. Disconnection through phone settings

If the notification bar doesn’t work, go to deep system settings, which is suitable for all MIUI versions, including MIUI 12/13/14, and HyperOS shell devices (new 2026 models).

Step-by-step:

  1. Open the “Settings” (the gear icon on the home screen).
  2. Go to the Sound and Vibration section (on some models, Sound).
  3. Select "Do Not Disturb."
  4. At the top of the screen, move the “Enable” slider to the “Off” position.

If the slider is gray and inactive, it means that the mode is already off, but sometimes the system can “glut” – in this case, rebooting the phone or resetting notification settings (more about this below).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware may have different paths to settings. POCO F5 With HyperOS you need to go to "Settings» → «Annexes» → «Permits» → «If you don't find a section, search by settings (the magnifier icon at the top).

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3.Setting exceptions: why calls don't pass

A common problem: Do Not Disturb mode is disabled, but calls and notifications still don't come, due to active exclusions or conflict with other features (e.g., Concentration or Sleep) to fix this:

How to check for exceptions:

  • 📞 Calls: In the Do Not Disturb settings, go to Allow Calls and make sure you select All Contacts or Favorites. If it's No one, the phone will block all incoming calls.
  • 🔔 Notifications: In the same menu, check the Allow Notifications section, where you can turn on alerts from specific apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram).
  • ⏰ Alarm clocks: Make sure that the "Allow alarm clocks" is ticked, otherwise they will not work even when the mode is off. DND.

If you use the Schedule (automatic time switch on/off), check its settings, for example, if the mode is activated from 22:00 to 07:00, but you wake up at 06:00, the alarm may not work.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14 has a bug: if Repeat Calls is selected in the Exceptions, the phone may miss the first call but miss the second from the same number within 3 minutes.

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If the notifications still don’t come after disabling Do Not Disturb, check the settings of a particular app. For example, on Telegram, go to Settings → Notifications and make sure they are not manually disabled.

4. Automatic Enablement: How to Cancel Schedule

Do Not Disturb mode can be activated automatically on a schedule, when you connect to Wi-Fi or while you sleep, and if you don't remember when you set this rule, you need to turn it off.

Where to look for automatic rules:

  • 🕒 Time: In the Do Not Disturb settings, find the Schedule or Automatic Turn on section. Delete all active rules.
  • 📶 Po Po Po Wi-Fi/geolocation: Some firmware MIUI enable DND When connecting to a specific network (e.g. at home or work) check the Automation section in the settings.
  • 😴 Sleep mode: If you use the Sleep feature (in the Security Center), it can automatically activate Do Not Disturb. Open Settings» → «Special opportunities» → «Sleep mode" and turn off the option.

On Xiaomi 12/13 with MIUI 14, there is a hidden Smart Schedule feature that analyzes your habits and incorporates DND into quiet hours to turn it off:

  1. Go to Settings → “Sound” → “Do Not Disturb” → “Additional”.
  2. Find the Adaptive Schedule option and deactivate it.
Type of automatic ruleWhere to turn offExample of scenario
Timely.Settings → Sound → Do not disturb → ScheduleIncludes from 23:00 to 08:00 daily
Wi-Fi.Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi → MoreActivated when connected to the home network
Sleep regimenSettings → Special. opportunities → Sleep modeIt is included with the function "Sleep".
Adaptive timetableSettings → Sound → Do not disturb → AdditionalAI turns DND into ‘quiet hours’

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5. The mode does not turn off: what to do?

If the Do Not Disturb slider does not respond to the presses or the mode turns on on itself, the problem may be related to:

  • 🔄 Failure. MIUI post-refresh;
  • 🛠️ Application conflict (e.g., “Security Center” or “Google Assistant»);
  • 📱 Hardware button (on some models) POCO There is a physical button to activate. DND).

Solutions:

  1. Reboot your phone: Hold the power button and select "Reboot." This will reset temporary system errors.
  2. Resetting notification settings: Go to Settings» → «Annexes» → «Application management» → «Threefold» (⋮) → «Reset notification settings. This won't delete your data, but it will return all notification permissions to factory-based notifications.
  3. Disable Security Center: Sometimes this app blocks setting changes. Go to Settings → Apps → Security Center → Stop. After that, try turning off DND again.
  4. Physical button check: POCO F1/F2/F3 has a separate button to enable Do Not Disturb.

If nothing helps, try updating MIUI to the latest version or resetting your settings (but this is an extreme measure, as it will delete all data).

What if the mode is turned on after the update?
After the MIUI update, the Do Not Disturb settings are sometimes lost. Try: 1. Clear the Settings cache (Settings → Apps → Settings → Storage → Clear Cache). 2. Remove the Security Center app update (if available). 3. Reverse the previous firmware version (for power users only).

6. Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods do not work, you can disable "Do Not Disturb" through the ADB command line. This is true for devices with root rights or custom firmware.

Instructions:

  1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
  2. Connect your phone to your PC and allow debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → Press 7 times, then go back to ** Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB).
  3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put global zen_mode 0 This team is forcibly shutting down the regime. DND.

To check the current status of the mode, use the command:

adb shell settings get global zen_mode

If the answer is 0, the mode is off, 1 is on.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB The wrong commands can disrupt the system, if you're not sure, you better contact the service center.

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Adb shell settings put global zen_mode 0 — It's a universal way to turn off Do Not Disturb on any Android device, including Xiaomi!

7. Features on different Xiaomi models

Do Not Disturb settings may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI. Here are the key differences:

Xiaomi 13/14 (HyperOS):

    Redmi Note 10/11/12:

      POCO F/X/M series:

        Xiaomi Mi 11/12 (MIUI 13):

          If your model is not specified, search by settings (magnifying glass icon) and enter the “Do Not Disturb” or “DND” request.

          FAQ: Frequent questions

          Why does the “Do Not Disturb” mode turn on on its own?
          You probably have an automatic schedule set up (by time, Wi-Fi or geolocation). Check the settings in Sound → Do Not Disturb → Schedule. Also, the reason may be the function of Sleep or Concentration in MIUI.
          Can I turn off Do Not Disturb for certain contacts only?
          Yes. Go to Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb → Allow calls and select “Favorite Contacts” or “All Contacts.” You can also add exceptions for repeat calls (if the same number calls twice in 3 minutes, the signal will sound).
          The alarm doesn't work when you turn on "Do Not Disturb." How do you fix it?
          In the mode settings, there is a separate "Allow alarm clocks" switch, make sure it is active. If the problem persists, check the settings of the alarm clock itself (for example, in the "Clock" app) and the permissions for it.
          After the MIUI update, the "Do Not Disturb" section disappeared. Where did it go?
          In MIUI 14 and HyperOS, the section could have been renamed Quiet Mode or Concentration, and try searching for it by settings. If nothing helps, reset your notification settings (see Section 5).
          How to remove the “Do Not Disturb” mode from your phone?
          It is impossible to remove it, as it is an Android system feature. but you can disable all automatic rules and remove the icon from the notification panel (hold your finger on the curtain → Edit → drag the DND icon to the Unused section).