How to send SMS on your phone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Messaging on Xiaomi: From Basic Features to Hidden Features

Xiaomi smartphones offer several ways to send SMS — from the standard app “Messages” to voice commands and sync with other devices. Despite the apparent simplicity, many users face the nuances of why the message is not sent, how to enable notifications or send SMS from a computer? In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including rarely dokumented MIUI functions, and consider alternative messengers for those who want to save on SMS fees.

Xiaomi’s feature is the deep integration of Mi Account and Mi Cloud, which allows you to synchronize messages between devices, for example, you can start chatting on a Redmi Note 12 smartphone and continue it on a Xiaomi Pad 6 tablet or laptop via the web version, but this will require you to set up your account and permissions correctly, as we will discuss in the corresponding section.

It is important to understand that the possibilities of sending SMS It depends not only on the phone model, but also on the firmware version. MIUI. For example, in MIUI 14: Support is coming. RCS-Messages (extended standard) SMS with proof of read and file transfer, but this feature does not work in all regions, you can check its availability in the Messages settings».

Method 1: Standard Application "Messages" - step-by-step instructions

The basic method of sending SMS on any Xiaomi smartphone is through the built-in Messages app (com.android.mms), which is pre-installed on all devices and supports not only SMS, but also MMS (multimedia messages).

  1. Open the app, an icon with a green bubble and a white message icon (usually on the home screen or in the Google folder).
  2. Click on the pencil icon (in the lower right corner) or the New Message button.
  3. Enter the recipient number in the format +79XXXXXXXXX (with country code) or select a contact from the address book.
  4. Write text (limit 160 characters for one SMS; if more, the message will break into several parts).
  5. Send by pressing the arrow to the right (or the "Send" button).

If you send a message for the first time, the system can request permission to access contacts and SMS — be sure to confirm, otherwise you will not be able to select the recipient from the address book. Also note the indicator at the top of the screen: if instead of SMS, an MMS is displayed, then you have attached a media file (photo, video, audio), and the message will be sent as multimedia (possibly paid).

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On devices with MIUI 13+, the Messages app has a delayed sending feature to use:

  1. Write a message, but don't send it.
  2. Press the “Send” button and a time-selected menu will appear (e.g., “In 1 hour” or “Tomorrow in the morning”).
  3. Choose a convenient interval and the message will be sent automatically.
How do I cancel a delayed shipment?
To delete a scheduled message, open the Messages app, go to the Deferred section (in the side menu), select the desired message and click Delete.

Method 2: Voice Sending SMS via Google Assistant

If you don't like typing on the screen, you can send an SMS voice message using Google Assistant, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Google services installed (even on models in China, where local counterparts are used instead of Google).

  1. Activate Google Assistant by saying OK, Google or by pressing the Home button.
  2. Tell the command: Send SMS [contact name] or Write a message [phone number].
  3. Dictate the text of the message. The assistant will voice it before sending it - confirm or correct the errors.
  4. Confirm the sending by voice (Send) or click on the button in the notification.

Important: for this function it is necessary:

  • 📶 Internet connection (assistant uses cloud-based voice processing).
  • 🔊 Enabled microphone (resolution for Google Assistant in settings).
  • 📱 The “Messages” application must be installed by default for SMS.

On some models (for example, POCO F5 or Xiaomi 13T), voice sending works through Mi AI, Xiaomi’s corporate assistant.

  1. Open the Mi AI app (robot icon).
  2. Say: Send a message [contact] in Chinese or English (Russian is not supported on all firmware).

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Method 3: Sending SMS from your computer (via Mi Cloud or third-party services)

If you have to send a message from a laptop or a PC, there are a few options, and the most reliable one is to use sync via Mi Cloud, but it requires pre-setting. Here's how it works:

  1. On the phone: Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud. enable sync for Messages (slider must be active). Make sure you are logged in to the same Mi Account on your phone and computer.

On a computer.

  • Open your browser and go to i.mi.com.
  • Sign in with your Mi Account account.
  • Select the Messages section – all your SMS will be displayed here and you will be able to respond to them.

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If SMS is not sent from a computer, check if the data transfer on the phone is enabled.Some carriers block sending messages through web interfaces due to security.

Method 4: Sending SMS from a smartwatch or Xiaomi fitness bracelet

Owners of Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, Mi Band 8 or other wearable devices from Xiaomi can send SMS directly from the wrist - but with reservations.

  • 📱 Full Submission (with Keyboard): Available only on Xiaomi Watch S3 And then there's this: Open the Messages app on your watch, select a contact, or type in a voice number, write it on a virtual keyboard, or dictate it.
  • 💬 Quick Answers: The Mi Band 7/8 Xiaomi Watch 2 You can only respond with template phrases (for example, “OK”, “I’ll re-take later»).
  • 🔄 Notifications: All devices receive a notification of a new notification SMS, But you can only answer from the phone.
  • 🗑️ Auto-removal of old SMS: In the “Messages” app, go to Settings → Additionally. → Autodelete Messages. Select the retention period (e.g. 30 days).
  • 🚫 Spam Protection: Enable spam filtering in Settings → Spam and blocking. Add unwanted numbers to the blacklist.
  • ☁️ Backup: Synchronize SMS From Mi Cloud or export them to file via Settings → Imports/exports. ⚠️ WARNING: If you sell or transfer your Xiaomi smartphone, be sure to remove everything SMS Before reset. To do this, open the Messages app. Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Delete all messages. Confirm action. Completely reset your phone to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting. Without this, the message can remain in the device's memory and be restored by the new owner. For additional protection, you can use third-party applications such as Signal or Session, which encrypt messages with end-to-end encryption. SMS, They only supplement them. FAQ: Frequent questions about sending SMS Can I send it to Xiaomi? SMS without SIM-- No, to send the maps. SMS must be SIM-card. However, you can use instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) that work over Wi-Fi or mobile Internet. SIM (eSIMs that can be activated without a physical card. SMS You can, however, create a group in a messenger (WhatsApp, Telegram) and send a message there. Use third-party applications such as Group Texting (available in the Play Market). SMS via operator (some provide mass mailing service for an additional fee). Why Xiaomi has no confirmation of reading SMS? Standard. SMS This feature is only available in: Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber). RCS-communications (if the operator and recipient support this standard). To turn on RCS, Install the Google Messages app and activate the feature in its settings. SMS From old Xiaomi to new? There are several ways: Through Mi Cloud: On old phone: Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → Messages (on) on a new phone: log in to the same account and wait for sync. Through backup: On an old phone: Settings → System system → Backup → Local backup (select Messages) Transfer the backup file to a new phone and restore it. Through third-party apps, for example SMS Backup & Restore (available on Play Market) SMS from Xiaomi to iPhone without green bubbles? Not if you send the standard one SMS From Xiaomi to iPhone, it will come as a normal text message (green bubble in iMessage). To make the bubbles blue, you need to: Use iMessage (but this is only possible on Apple devices); Send a message via a messenger that supports both platforms (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram). RCS-Messages (which replace the SMS Android: iPhone is not supported.