How to show the speed of the Internet on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12, 13 and 14

Ever wanted to see your current internet speed right on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO screen? Not only is it convenient for monitoring downloads and streaming, but it also helps you quickly detect connection problems. Unfortunately, standard MIUI firmware doesn’t have a built-in permanent network speed display feature, but there are several workarounds — from hidden settings to third-party apps.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways, from simple widgets to advanced tools for enthusiasts, learn how to configure speed display in the notification bar, desktop or even in game mode, and also what apps are best for Xiaomi and how to avoid common setup errors.

MIUI Built-in Capabilities: Where to Look for Internet Speed

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi has added limited support for displaying network activity, but not everyone knows where to find it.

• 📊 Control Center: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen – in some versions MIUI This shows the current download/return rate (but only during active traffic).
• 🎮 Game mode: when you start games in the upper corner, the network indicator may appear (configured in Settings) → Special facilities → Game mode).
• 🔧 Hidden Test Menu: There is a Usage statistics tab in the engineering menu (#4636###), but it only shows total traffic, not real-time speed.

Unfortunately, these methods work in an unstable way and depend on the firmware version. For example, on MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13 Pro, the speed in the control center is displayed only when you download files, and on the Redmi Note 11 with MIUI 13, there is no speed at all.

⚠️ Warning: In the engineering menu (#4636###), do not change settings unless you are sure of their purpose. Incorrect settings can lead to loss of network or overheating of the module.

2. Desktop widgets: an easy way to always see speed

The most reliable method is to use third-party widgets, which work on all versions of MIUI and allow you to flexibly customize the display.

• 📱 NetSpeed Indicator (free, no ads): shows speed in a status bar or desktop. MIUI 12-14 adapted for Xiaomi.
• 🌐 Internet Speed Meter Lite: a widget with traffic graphs and speed history, you can configure data updates every second.
• 🔄 Network Signal Speed: Displays speed along with signal level and network type (4G/5G/Wi-Fi).

How to install the widget:

1. Download an app from Google Play (like NetSpeed Indicator).
2. Long press on the desktop → Widgets.
3. Find the app widget (usually called NetSpeed or Speed Meter).
4. Drag it on the screen and adjust the size/transparency.

Install the app from Google Play|

Add a widget to the desktop |

Issuance of permissions to access the network |

Set up data updates (range 1-2 seconds) |

Check the status bar display (if necessary)

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On Xiaomi with MIUI 14, widgets can automatically hide when you scroll your desktop. To avoid this, pin the widget in the launcher settings (Settings → Desktop → Secure widgets).

3. Notification panel: Hidden MIUI function

Few people know, but MIUI has a hidden ability to display Internet speed directly in the notification bar.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option Show network speed (Show network speed) and turn it on.

Once activated, the speed will be displayed in the control center (swipe down) next to the network indicator.

• ⚡ The function does not work on all models (for example, it is not available on the POCO X3 Pro MIUI 12.5).
• 🔄 Speed is updated once in a while 2-3 Seconds (not real time).
• 📶 It only shows current activity (if there is no traffic, it will be 0 KB/s).

4. Special applications for network monitoring

If built-in methods don't work, use specialized utilities that not only show speed, but also analyze traffic, test ping, and save data history.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📈 NetMon — Network Monitor: displays speed in smooth graphics, supports dark theme and widgets. There is a function to alert when the speed drops below a predetermined threshold.
• 🔍 Network Signal Info: Shows the speed of the network + network (IP, DNS, Signal strength is useful for diagnosing problems with Wi-Fi/4G.
• 🛡️ GlassWire: monitors traffic across apps and shows real-time speed. There is a function to block background traffic.

How to set up NetMon:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Go to Settings → Widget and select the display style.
3. Enable the option to Show in Status Bar (requires permission to Overlay over other apps).
4. Set the thresholds for notifications (for example, if the speed is below 1 Mbps).

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In GlassWire, you can set up alerts about suspicious network activity, for example, if an application starts consuming traffic in the background, you will immediately receive a notification.

⚠️ Attention: Network monitoring applications drain the battery faster than usual. To reduce consumption, increase the data update interval to 3-5 Seconds and turn off background monitoring of unnecessary apps.

5. Display speed in games and full-screen applications

If you want to see the speed of the Internet while playing games or watching videos, standard widgets won't work — they hide in full screen mode.

• 🎮 Game mode MIUI: In some versions of the firmware, the speed is displayed in the floating panel on top of the game. → Special facilities → Game mode → Show network activity.
• 🖥️ Transparent Overlay: Applications like NetSpeed Indicator can show speed over any window (overlay permission required).
• 📱 Second screen: if you have Xiaomi with Dual Apps support (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T), You can start monitoring the network on the second account.

To set up overlay in NetSpeed Indicator:

1. Open the app → Settings → Overlay.


2. Enable the option "Show over other applications".




3. Select a position (e.g. upper left corner).




4. Set up transparency and font size.




5. Return to the game - speed will be displayed on top of the interface.

On the POCO F4 GT and other Xiaomi gaming smartphones, network speed can be displayed automatically in the Game Turbo to activate:

1. Open the Settings. → Game Turbo.
2. Select the game from the list or add it manually.
3. Enable the option to show network statistics.

6 Problems and Solutions: Why Speed Is Not Shown

If you have set up the speed display but nothing works, check out these points:

On Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14, resetting network settings sometimes helps:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Select Network Settings Reset (does not delete files, only network settings).
3. Restart your phone and check the widget/app.

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If none of these methods work, check if the antivirus (e.g. Mi Security) blocks the application from accessing the network, add it to the exceptions or temporarily disable the protection.

7. Alternative methods: for advanced users

If the standard methods do not suit, you can go further:

• 🤖 ADB-commands: ADB Can be activated hidden functions MIUI, including constant speed mapping. e.g. adb shell settings put global show_network_speed 1 (tuned ADB and debugging USB).
• 🔧 Custom firmware: Xiaomi.EU or LineageOS often add advanced network settings, including constant speed monitoring.
• 📡 Tasker + AutoNotification: You can create an automatic rule that will show the speed in the notification when you connect to a particular network.

For the use of ADB:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → For Developers.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global show_network_speed 1
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause system failure or data loss.Before experimenting, make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions