The modern smartphone has long ceased to be just a means to listen to music or watch videos, becoming a powerful tool for business communication. Owners of Xiaomi devices often face the need to discuss business issues with several colleagues at the same time, without using third-party messengers like Zoom or Telegram. The built-in capabilities of the Android operating system and the proprietary shell MIUI allow you to organize group voice communication directly through a cellular operator, which is especially important when the Internet is poor or the need for high privacy.
The process of organizing such a conversation on the Chinese brand devices has its own features that are not always obvious at first glance. The standard call interface can hide additional functions that are only available when you consistently perform certain actions. Understanding how to create a conference on a Xiaomi phone will save you time and nerves at a critical time when you need to quickly gather all participants in one line.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the nuances of setting up and conducting group calls, not only the basic algorithm of actions, but also the possible problems with the support of the service from the operator, as well as the features of working with contacts during the communication session, you will learn how to manage participants, add new interlocutors on the fly and end the conference in the right way so as not to lose important data.
Technical requirements and service support by the operator
Before you get to the practical steps, make sure your hardware and plan are multitasking ready.Conference Call is a GSM standard and is supported by almost all modern smartphones, including the Redmi and Poco lines. However, having the technical capability in your phone does not guarantee that the service is activated on the cellular side.
Most Big Four operators offer the option of combining calls by default, but on some corporate or archival rates this option may be disabled, and it is worth considering that during the conference you spend a double packet of minutes: one minute of a call is charged as two, since you are connected to two or more subscribers at the same time.
⚠️ Warning: Before an important meeting, be sure to check the balance and the remaining minutes.Abrupt communication interruption due to the end of the limit can lead to loss of contact with all participants at once.
Connection quality is also critical. For stable conference operation, it is desirable to have a stable 4G signal (LTE) or at least a confident 3G. In areas of uncertain reception, the phone may not be able to hold several communication channels at the same time, which will lead to a reset of one of the interlocutors or the appearance of severe interference.
It's important to understand the difference between a camera conference and an Internet call, and we're talking about a classic phone call that goes through the voice channels of a cell tower, not through the voice channels of a cell tower. IP-This allows for better audibility in a weak Internet environment, but requires the availability of telephony. SIM-active voice card.
Step-by-step: how to combine calls to Xiaomi
The process of creating conferencing on Xiaomi devices with MIUI shells looks logical and intuitive, if you know the sequence of actions. The algorithm is based on the succession of dialing numbers and their subsequent integration into a single network. Let's analyze this process in detail, Step-by-step.
First, you need to call the first person in the meeting, wait for them to answer, and make sure that the communication is established and the voice of the person is clearly heard, and that's when the hidden call management functions start to activate.
Once the first caller is on the line, you need to dial the second caller's number, and to do so, look for the Add Call button (often marked with a plus icon or a plus person) on the call screen, and pressing this button will hold the first caller, and you will hear dialing beeps.
When the other person answers, a new control panel will appear on your smartphone screen, and now the key action is to find the Merge button, which can look like two arrows pointing at a single point, or have a corresponding text signature, and pressing this button will connect all three of you into a single audio conference.
- 📞 First step: Dial the number of the first person and wait for the answer.
- ➕ Step Two: Click the Add Call button without completing the first conversation.
- 🔗 Step Three: After the second subscriber responds, click the "Merge" button».
- 👥 Step Four: To add a third and subsequent members, repeat the process of adding and combining.
The number of participants depends on the capabilities of your carrier and phone model. Generally, GSM allows you to connect up to 5-6 people at a time. If you try to add more, the system may give an error or simply not connect a new subscriber.
Managing Participants and Configuring the MIUI Interface
Once a conference is created, the organizer (i.e. you) has administrator rights. The screen of Xiaomi’s smartphone is transformed to display a list of all connected subscribers. The MIUI interface allows you to manage each participant individually flexibly, which is especially convenient when holding official meetings or approvals.
In the active call list, you'll see the contacts' names (if they're saved in the phone book) or numbers. There's usually an extra control button next to each name. The main function is to be able to disconnect the particular person without breaking the connection with the others. This is useful if someone is making noise or temporarily not required.
Hidden management functions
In some versions MIUI A long press on the name of the conference participant opens an additional menu where you can transfer the leadership to another participant or send it to him. DTMF-signals for navigation on the voice menu.> And you can also have a private conversation feature, and by clicking on the icon, you can turn off all the other people from listening and talk to the selected person one-on-one, and after you've finished, you just have to press the unification button again to get the person back to the chat room. It is important to note that the visual design of these buttons may vary depending on the Android version and the theme installed on your Xiaomi.In some cases, the buttons may be hidden in a drop-down menu marked with three dots or a down arrow. Action Badge/Button Result Add participant + or Add will Put a current hold call Combine two arrows or Connect Creates a conference of active lines Complete all Red tube Breaks communication with all participants at once Private conversation Icon lock or person Leaves on the line only one interlocutor Don't forget that during the conference your screen can go out to save energy. Easy touch or press volume button will return the image, allowing you to control the process again. Volume control in conference mode also has its own features: the overall volume regulates the sound of the interlocutor, and the efficiency of the contact with the conference can be directly selected. In a stressful situation or in a busy schedule of meetings, the inconvenience of finding contacts in the phone book can lead to loss of time and irritation of waiting participants. Xiaomi phones have a convenient system for quickly dialing and integrating with a Google account. It is recommended to create a separate group of contacts called “Conference” or “Workers” in advance and add all the regular participants in your meetings. This will not search for numbers manually every time. When dialing the second and subsequent participants, you can use voice search or smart dial. Just start typing the first digits or letters of the last name, and the MIUI system will offer the most likely options. This is especially relevant if you have a few useful home phone numbers for your phone number. If you've just spoken to a member, their number will remain at the top of the recent list. You can quickly copy or click on the number to re-call without going to the contact menu. For those who hold conferences regularly, there are third-party contact apps from GetApps or Google Play that allow you to create mailing lists for calls. However, built-in systems do this faster and without the risk of data leaking through third-party software. Even if all instructions are followed, users can face technical difficulties. The most common problem is the lack of a "Combine" button or "This is almost always blocked by your service." In this case, you need to contact the support of your mobile operator. USSD-request or write to the support chat to activate the option, and the problem may lie in the settings of the SIM-Maps that can be updated through the phone’s settings menu. ⚠️ Attention: If you lose audio during the conference, but the connection is not interrupted, do not rush to put the phone down. Try to switch the speaker (hands-free mode) and back again - this often restarts the audio stream. Another common problem is desynchronization of the sound or echo. This can happen if one of the participants is in a room with poor acoustics or using a loudspeaker next to the microphone. Sometimes users complain that after adding a second subscriber, the first one "disappears" or hears the beeps, which is normal behavior in the retention mode, the main thing is to remember to press the merge button, otherwise the first subscriber will wait on the line indefinitely. 📊 What problem do you encounter when calling more often?Poor audibilityReset call Does not find the unification button Quickly down battery If the problems are system in nature (for example, the phone constantly resets the second call), try to clear the cache of the application "Phone". To do this, go to the Settings. → Annexes → All applications → Phone. → Clear the data. Don't worry, call history and contacts won't be deleted, only temporary files of the program will be reset. Alternative ways and modern solutions Despite the reliability of classical telephony, the world is moving away from the realm of the world. IP-communications. Xiaomi smartphone owners have access to a huge number of alternatives for group communication. If the quality of cellular communication leaves much to be desired, it makes sense to consider options over the Internet. WhatsApp, Viber and Telegram applications allow you to create voice conferences with much more participants (up to 30 or more people) and often with better sound quality, as they use modern compression codecs. However, as mentioned, all participants need a stable Internet. The built-in MIUI+ app or Xiaomi ecosystem services also offer functions of synchronizing calls from a PC. This means that you can start a conference on your phone, and continue or control it from a tablet or a laptop account, if you have a Mi Account. For the business segment, there are specialized solutions that are integrated into the phone book, such as TrueConf or enterprise versions of Skype, which provide video conferencing, screen demonstrations and recording of conversation, which is not the standard telephone service. 💡Classic carrier conferencing is a robust plan B when the Internet is not available, but it's better to use VoIP services for regular work, and the choice of method depends on your specific tasks. If you want to quickly resolve a problem with two or three people on the road, use the standard Xiaomi call. If you plan a long meeting with a presentation of materials, you better go to the messenger or specialized application. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) How many people can be in a conference on Xiaomi? GSM It allows you to connect up to 6 participants (5 interlocutors) + you). However, carriers often limit this number to 3-4 people at tariffs for individuals. To clarify the limits, contact your operator. Do you charge for a conference call? Yes, the charging is minute by minute for each connected line. If you talk to two people for 10 minutes, your account will debit 20 minutes of conversation. Some operators have special conference call options. Can you record a conference call on Xiaomi? With built-in MIUI, a recording of the conversation is often available, but when you connect a second subscriber (conference mode), the recording can automatically be disabled from the Android conversation, but the other participants will automatically log off from the conference. You'll hear a busy signal or an operator's message, and then the conference will continue in a reduced capacity. Does the conference roam? Yes, technically it's possible, but the charge can be extremely high. Incoming and outgoing roaming calls are charged separately, and connecting multiple lines can be very expensive.