Music on Xiaomi: instructions for use from A to Z

The standard app Music on Xiaomi smartphones often goes unnoticed by users who prefer third-party players like Spotify or YouTube Music. MIUI It has a number of hidden features that make it a viable alternative, and in this article, we'll look at all the nuances of working with the application, from basic playback to fine-tuning the equalizer and synchronizing with the cloud.

The peculiarity of Xiaomi music player is deep integration with the ecosystem. MIUI: It automatically indexes audio files on the device, supports control gestures on a locked screen, and even knows how to recognize music through the built-in Shazam analog, while the application interface is intuitive, but some functions are hidden in the depth of the settings. Next, you will learn how to make the most of this tool.

Installation and first launch of the Music app

Music app is pre-installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO steerable MIUI. If it is missing for some reason (e.g., it was manually removed), it can be restored through Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Established → Music or download from Mi App Store.

When you first start up, the system will offer you access to files on the device. It is important to allow this access, otherwise the player will not be able to scan and play local tracks. It is also recommended to enable the option “Show notifications” – this will allow you to control playback directly from the notification panel.

• 📱 Where to find the app: icon with a note on the home screen or in the menu of all applications.
• 🔍 Automatic Scanning: After the first launch, the player will scan the Music, Downloads and Ringtones folders for audio files.
• 🌐 Interface language: if MIUI If it's Russian, it's in Russian, and if it's Russian, it's a system language change.

⚠️ Note: If the library does not display tracks after scanning, check if audio files are hidden in folders with a dot at the beginning of the title (for example,.nomedia.

Adding music to the library

The Music app supports two main ways to replenish the library: downloading local files and syncing with cloud services. Local tracks can be added in several ways:

1. Transfer files in formats.mp3,.flac,.wav or.m4a to the Music folder on internal memory or microSD card.
2. Download music through the browser – the player will automatically index new files in the Downloads folder.
3. Use a File Manager MIUI to move tracks to the right directory.

Cloud sync requires a Mi Account account. Once logged in, you can activate the Cloud Music option, which allows you to listen to tracks downloaded to Xiaomi servers from other devices. Please note that the free tariff limits storage.

⚠️ Note: If you are using a microSD card, make sure it is formatted in a microSD card. FAT32 Or exFAT. NTFS This may cause problems reading files on some Xiaomi models.

Transfer files to the Music or Downloads folder|Check the format of audio files|Make sure that the tags are available (name, performer)|Reboot the player to update the library-->

Reproduction control and gestures

The music playback interface is minimal but functional.

• 🎵 Control Panel: buttons Previous track, Pause/Replay, Next track, and progress slider.
• 🔊 Volume adjustment: changes either by buttons on the smartphone body or by swipe gesture up/down on the lock screen (on some models).
• 🔄 Repetition modes: No repetition, Repeat one track, Repeat all (toggle tap on the cycle icon).

The locked screen displays the player widget with the album cover, track name and control buttons. AMOLED-The widget supports the Always On Display function (AOD), You can see track information even when the screen is off. To activate this option, go to Settings. → Lock screen → Always On Display and choose a style with a music player.

Additional gestures:

• 👆 Swipe up the album cover - opens full screen mode.
• 👇 Swipe down - folds the player into a mini player.
• ☝️ Double tap on the cover – switches the Like/Dislike mode (if synchronization with Mi Account is enabled).

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If the player does not respond to gestures, check if they are disabled in the application settings (Settings) → Control gestures).

Creating and Managing Playlists

Playlists in the Music app can be created manually or automatically, for example, the player can generate lists by genre, artist, or even mood (if the tracks contain the appropriate tags).

To create a playlist manually:

1. Open the Playlist tab in the lower menu.
2. Slap the icon. + top-right.
3. Enter the name of the playlist and click Create.
4. Add tracks by ticking them in the library.

To quickly add a track to your existing playlist:

1. Hold your finger on the track in the library.
2. In the context menu, select Add to the playlist.
3. Check the right playlists or create a new one.

Sound setting: equalizer and effects

One of the key advantages of the standard Xiaomi player is the built-in 10-band equalizer with presets.

1. During the playback of the track, tap on the icon. ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
2. Select the Equalizer.
3. Activate sliders or select a preset ready (for example, Rock, Pop, Classic).

In addition to the equalizer, the following sound effects are available:

• 🎧 Mi Sound Enhancer – Improves bass and high frequencies (recommended for headphones).
• 🔊 3D-sound – creates a surround sound effect (works only with headphones).
• 🎶 Normalizing Volume – Aligns the Volume Level between Tracks.

On models with support for Hi-Res Audio (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60 Ultra) will be in the audio settings with the Playback Quality option, where you can choose between Standard, High and Hi-Res modes, the latter provides lossless playback, but can drain the battery faster.

⚠️ Attention: Equalizer settings are reset when you connect Bluetooth headphones if they have their own audio processing software (for example, Sony Headphones Connect.

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For better sound, first adjust the equalizer to your headphones, and then activate the Mi Sound Enhancer - this will give a balanced effect without distortion.

Cloud Synchronization and Backup

The Music app is closely integrated with the Xiaomi ecosystem, allowing you to synchronize the library, playlists and favorites between devices.

1. Sign in to Mi Account in the settings of the smartphone.
2. Open the Settings. → Cloud music in the player.
3. Activate the options of Synchronization of favorites and Synchronization of playlists.

Xiaomi Cloud Storage Provides 5GB for Free, Enough for About 1,000 Tracks in Format MP3 (320 kbps to upload music to the cloud:

1. Select tracks in the library.
2. Slap the icon. ⬆️ (pole-cloud).
3. Confirm download.

Backup of the local library can be done manually:

• Copy the Music folder to a microSD card or to the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex Disk).
• Export playlists through the Settings menu → Export of playlists (file saved in format.m3u).

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If you often listen to music in your car via Bluetooth, upload your favorite tracks to the Xiaomi cloud and enable the option “Cache cloud music” to listen to them without an Internet connection.

Music recognition and integration with other services

The Music app has a track recognition feature similar to Shazam, which is used to:

1. Open the player and tap the icon. 🎤 (microphone) in upper right corner.
2. Allow access to the microphone (on first use).
3. Bring your smartphone to the sound source – in a few seconds the name of the track will appear.

Recognised tracks can be added to the library immediately (if available in partner services) or saved to your favorites for further search. The feature works offline for tracks that are already in the Xiaomi database, but you need an Internet connection to recognize new songs.

The player also supports integration with the following services:

• 🎧 Mi Bluetooth Audio – automatically connects Xiaomi headphones (for example, Redmi Buds or Xiaomi FlipBuds) and optimizes the sound for them.
• 🚗 Android Auto – displays the player on the screen of the car radio (requires a connection to the device) USB Bluetooth).
• 📱 Screen duplication – allows you to control playback with Mi TV or other devices through Miracast.

⚠️ Note: Music recognition may not work on Xiaomi models for the global market ROM), If the region of the Mi Account differs from the region of the firmware, then changing the region in the account settings will help.

Solving common problems

Despite the stable work, users sometimes encounter bugs in the Music app, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If the player started to slow down or plays tracks incorrectly, try the following actions:

1. Clear the cache: Settings → Annexes → Music. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
2. Update the app through the Mi App Store.
3. Reset the player settings: Settings → Additionally. → Reset the settings.

In the models with MIUI 14 and later, the Problem Diagnostics feature is available - it automatically checks the player for errors and offers solutions. → Support → Diagnostics and select Music.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Music app on Xiaomi