Set up calls on Xiaomi phone: from basic parameters to hidden features

Xiaomi smartphones offer flexible phone settings, but many users are limited to standard settings, without even knowing about the hidden features. The right configuration not only improves the quality of communication, but also saves battery life, filters spam and adapts the device to personal needs. For example, you can set different tunes for contacts, activate automatic recording of conversations or even create redirection rules for work and personal numbers.

In this article, we will discuss all aspects of setting up calls, from basic volume parameters to advanced features like Dual. SIM-We will focus on the typical problems: why the sound was lost during a conversation, how to remove the echo in the speaker or why the smartphone does not vibrate when an incoming call. 12, POCO X5 mi 13, but with the peculiarities of the shell MIUI 14/15.

Basic Call Settings in MIUI

Start with the basics: where to find the settings menu and how to quickly change key settings. Open the Phone app (the handset icon) and tap the three dots in the upper right corner. In the drop-down menu, select Settings, which is the central hub for managing all call functions.

Here you will see a few key sections:

• 🔔 Sounds and vibrations – tune melodies, volume and tactile response.
• 📞 Quick answers - templates SMS forgotten calls.
• 🔄 Call forwarding – forwarding calls to another number.
• 🚫 Blacklist – blocking unwanted contacts.

Please note the optional settings – less obvious options are hidden here, such as displaying a number (hide / show your number). ID caller) or "In-plane" mode for individual SIM-On the Dual models. SIM (For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+) In this menu will appear the Management tab SIM-Cards where you can assign a priority card for calls.

Sound and vibration settings: how to avoid missed calls

Problems with missed calls are often due to improper sound or vibration settings. In Settings → Sounds and vibrations, you can:

• 🎵 Change the call melody – choose from standard options or add your file (formats.mp3,.m4a). Xiaomi supports tunes up to 30 seconds long.
• 🔊 Adjust volume – the slider is divided into levels for melody, conversation and system sounds.
• 📳 Set up vibration – turn on Vibration when called and select a pattern (short, long, heart rate).
• 🔕 Activate Do Not Disturb mode with exceptions for important contacts.

A critical feature of MIUI is that if you use a No Sound profile (a cross-out bell icon), the default vibration shuts down completely - even for calls. To fix this, go to Settings → Sounds and Vibration → Do Not Disturb Mode → Allow Vibration.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO F4) post-update MIUI 14 reset custom ringtones. To avoid this, save your tunes to the Internal Storage folder before updating. → MIUI → ringtone.

Call forwarding and conditional rules

The redirect feature is useful if you are temporarily unavailable or use multiple numbers. At Xiaomi, it supports four scenarios:

1. Always redirect – all incoming calls are redirected to another number.
2. If you are busy, it works when you are already on the phone.
3. If there is no response, it is activated after 5–30 seconds (configuration).
4. If not available, it works when the network is not available or the phone is turned off.

To set up the redirection:

1. Open the phone → Settings → Call forwarding.
2. Choose. SIM-card (if two of them).
3. Specify the type of redirect and enter the number in the format +79XXXXXXXXX.
4. Press Enable.

On models with MIUI 15, the conditional forwarding feature has been introduced, which allows you to create rules based on time of day or contacts, for example, you can redirect calls from work to an office number from 9:00 to 18:00, and the rest of the time to your personal phone.

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Recording conversations: legal nuances and setting

Call recording is built into MIUI, but its availability depends on the region and the firmware version. In Russia, recording conversations is allowed only with notification of the interlocutor (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation).

1. Go to Phone Settings → Additional settings → Call Record.
2. Turn on the slider Automatic recording.
3. Choose which calls to record: All, Only Favorite Contacts or Only Unsaved Numbers.
4. Specify the file saving location (Internal Storage by default) → MIUI → sound_recorder).

Records are saved in.amr format and take ~1 MB per minute of conversation. To listen to them, open the Dictaphone app and go to the Call Record tab.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Global) ROM Xiaomi 12T) Automatic recording may not work due to Google restrictions, in which case use third-party apps like Cube. ACR, But be aware that they require additional permits and can drain the battery faster.

Spam Blocking and Blacklisting

Xiaomi is integrated with Truecaller’s spam number database and its own MIUI Security filter to configure the lock:

• 📵 Adding to the blacklist: Open the phone → Journal → [select the number] → Lock down.
• 🔍 Spam Filtering: Enable Phone Settings → Blocking and filtration → Spam filter.
• 🛡️ Exceptions: Add important numbers to the White List so they bypass all restrictions.

For advanced filtering, use Google Messages: it can block SMS-Spam and link it to phone numbers, for example, if you receive a message from a scammer, the system will automatically block his calls.

It is worth noting that on Xiaomi with Chinese firmware (for example, Redmi K60 for the domestic market), the spam filter works more aggressively - it can block even legitimate numbers of banks or delivery services.

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If you are being pestered by hidden numbers, activate the option to Block Hidden Numbers in Phone Settings → Lock and Filter.This won’t stop all scammers (some fake real numbers), but will reduce spam by 60-70%.

Communication problems: echoes, cliffs, poor hearing

If there is an echo, interruption or noise during a conversation, the problem can be both in the settings of the phone and in the operator's network.

On models that support VoWiFi (wi-fi calls, for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) communication problems can occur due to an unstable Internet connection. To check whether VoWiFi is active, go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM] → Calls over Wi-Fi. If the option is on but calls are interrupted, try it:

• Reconnect to another Wi-Fi network (e.g., from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz).
• Disable VPN – Some services block VoWiFi.
• Update the firmware - MIUI 15 fixes errors with VoWiFi for MTS and Beeline operators.

Additional Features: Dual SIM, Virtual Numbers and Smart Device Integration

Xiaomi’s Dual SIM-enabled smartphones (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro) allow you to flexibly manage two numbers:

• 📱 Priority SIM for calls: in Settings → SIM-Maps and mobile networks select which card will be used by default.
• 🔄 Automatic Choice: The phone may offer an alternative SIM, if the main one is not available.
• 🏷️ Contact tags: assign each contact a preferred contact SIM-card (for example, work or personal).

Business users can use virtual numbers via Google Voice or Dingtone, which allow them to have an extra number without a second physical SIM.

1. Install Google Voice from the Play Market.
2. Register and select a virtual number.
3. In Google Voice settings, activate Direct Calls so that incoming calls are delivered directly to your Xiaomi.

Xiaomi smartphones also integrate with smart devices via Mi Home, for example, you can set up a scenario where a Yeelight smart lamp flashes when a call is in, or a Mi Smart Speaker speaker voices the caller's name.

1. Open Mi Home and go to Automation.
2. Create a new automation with an Inbound Call trigger.
3. Add an action, such as Turn on the lamp or Play the sound on the speaker.

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If you use two of them SIM-Check the balance on both cards regularly – some operators block incoming calls with a zero count, even if outgoing calls are still available.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up calls on Xiaomi