How to disable the “Do not disturb” mode on Xiaomi: all ways (including hidden)

Xiaomi’s “Do Not Disturb” Mode: Why It’s Needed and When It Gets Intruding

Do Not Disturb (DND) on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is a useful feature that blocks notifications, calls and signals at a given time. It saves you during sleep, important meetings or work when you need to focus. However, sometimes the mode is turned on accidentally - for example, after updating MIUI or when activated through Quick Settings - and the user misses important messages.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to disable Do Not Disturb mode on Xiaomi devices, including hidden MIUI settings that aren’t obvious at first glance, and explain why the mode can automatically turn on again after a reboot or at a certain time of day – and how to fix it.

If you encounter a problem when your smartphone doesn’t ring, vibrate, or display notifications, it’s likely the DND that’s to blame. Next, you’ll find instructions for all versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and models, including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/11, POCO F5/X5, and others.

Method 1: Disconnect via the notification panel (fastest)

The easiest method is to use Quick Settings (notification curtain), which works on all Xiaomi devices regardless of the MIUI version.

Steps:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔍 Find the “Do Not Disturb” icon (usually a crossed bell or moon).
• 🔘 Slap it once - the mode will turn off (the icon should turn grey).

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If the Do Not Disturb icon isn’t in the quick settings, swipe left across the panel to find it on the second page or add it manually via Edit (pencil icon).

If you don't see the notifications after that, check to see if the schedule is activated (more on this below). Also make sure you don't turn on Quiet Mode (it turns off similarly, but the other icon is a wave speaker).

Method 2: Completely disabling in MIUI settings

If the Do Not Disturb mode turns on on its own or you want to permanently deactivate it, you need to go to the basic settings of the system. MIUI 12, 13 and 14.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the item Do not disturb.
4. At the top of the screen, move the slider to the “Off” position.
5. Scroll down and make sure the Schedule and Automatic Turn on are off.

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On some models (e.g. POCO F4 or Redmi K50) the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Notifications and Status Bar → Do not disturb

If the mode is activated after these actions, the problem may be in the automatic rules (see the next section).

Method 3: Cancel automatic switching on schedule

MIUI allows you to set up automatic Do Not Disturb mode by time, event (e.g., while sleeping) or when you connect to Wi-Fi. If you don't turn off these rules, the mode will turn on again.

How to delete the schedule:

• 🕒 Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.
• 📅 Tap on the item Schedule.
• ❌ Remove all added time slots (e.g., 23:00 to 7:00»).
• 🔄 Check Auto Enable and disable all triggers (e.g., “During Events” or “When Connecting to a Bluetooth Device»).

On some firmware (e.g., Xiaomi 12T with global MIUI), the schedule may be hidden in the Sleep section to disable it:

Settings → Screen and brightness → Sleep → Sleep Mode → Turn off “Do not disturb”

Method 4: Disconnect for individual contacts or applications

Sometimes, Do Not Disturb only blocks notifications from certain contacts or apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram), which happens if you manually set exceptions to reset those settings:

Steps:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Select Allow Notifications.
3. Check the sections: 📞 Calls – Make sure you select “All contacts». 💬 Messages — turn on “All». 🔔 Applications – Remove all restrictions.

If you want only certain contacts to bother you (such as family or coworkers), set up the exceptions:

• 👤 In the same menu, select Add exceptions.
• 📋 Enter contacts from the phone book or application.
• 🔔 Allow calls and messages from them.

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Method 5: Reset notification settings (if nothing helps)

If the Do Not Disturb mode is not turned off by standard methods, the MIUI settings may have failed, in which case resetting notification settings will help.

Attention! This action will return all notifications to factory settings (including priorities for applications).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Tap on Application Management (or All Apps).
3. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset notification settings.
4. Confirm the action.

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Resetting notifications does not delete app data, but it may be necessary to reset priorities for messengers and social media.

After the reset, restart your smartphone and check if Do Not Disturb mode has turned off. If the problem persists, it may be the fault of a third-party app (like Digital Wellbeing or Google Family Link) that forcibly activates the DND.

Method 6: Verify third-party Google apps and services

Some apps (such as Google Calendar, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams) can automatically enable Do Not Disturb mode during events, and Google’s Digital Wellbeing may also be to blame.

How to check:

• 📅 Open Google Calendar and check if there are any events marked “Silent Mode».
• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Google → Digital Well-Being and Parental Control → Sleep mode and turn it off.
• 🛠️ Remove or update apps that may manage notifications (e.g, IFTTT, Tasker).

On some Xiaomi firmware (especially the Chinese versions of MIUI), Do Not Disturb mode may conflict with Safe Mode or Power Saving Mode to fix this:

Settings → Battery and performance → Energy saving mode → Disable

Table: Comparison of methods of disabling the "Do Not Disturb" mode

If none of the methods worked, it might be the firmware problem, in which case try updating MIUI to the latest version or resetting to factory settings (remember to back up the data!).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's "Do Not Disturb" mode