Conference communication on Xiaomi smartphones is not a luxury, but a necessary tool for work, study or communication with loved ones. Despite the apparent simplicity, many users face problems: the sound disappears, the interlocutors do not see the video, the application suddenly closes. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to organize a group call on Redmi devices, POCO Mi – from standard Android features to hidden firmware chips MIUI.
It’s important to understand that the method of setting depends on the purpose: whether you need a simple voice conference through the standard Phone app, or a full video call with a screen and documents. We tested all options on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and other models. POCO X5 — And if you're a frequent business person, look at the hidden feature. MIUI "Presentation Mode that automatically optimizes audio and video for conferences.
1. Standard conference call via the "Phone" application
The fastest way to organize a group call is to use the built-in Phone app, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the version. MIUI, But it has a limitation: maximum number of participants is 5 people (including you), suitable for quick voice calls with colleagues or friends.
Instructions:
- 📞 Open the phone application and dial the number of the first interlocutor.
- 🔄 After the connection, click the Add Call button (Icon "+").
- 📱 Dial the number of the second participant and wait for the answer.
- 🔗 Click Combine Calls (two-arrow icon).
To add more participants, repeat steps 2-4. You can control the volume of each person through the Call Management menu (three dots in the upper right corner).
⚠️ If you have Xiaomi with two SIM-In the cards, the only way that the conference will work is through the SIM that the first call was made, and the switching during the call will cause the communication to break down.
Make sure that all participants have mobile internet or Wi-Fi enabled.|
Close background apps that consume traffic (such as downloads)|
Check the balance on SIM-card (operators can block conferences with negative balance)|
Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode in the sound settings-->
2. Conference call via Google Meet (video) + screen)
For video conferencing with the ability to demonstrate the screen, it is better to use Google Meet - the application is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones with Google services.
- 🎥 Support for video resolution up to 720p (on models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - up to 1080p).
- 📊 The ability to share the screen during the call.
- 👥 Up to 100 participants in one call (free of charge).
- 🔒 Encryption of data by protocol TLS.
How to start:
- Open Google Meet (or download from Google Play if you have deleted it).
- Click New Meeting → Create a meeting for late connection.
- Copy the invitation link and send it to participants via the messenger.
- To show the screen, click Share. → Screen (requires permission to record screen).
On Xiaomi models with MIUI 14+ There's a hidden feature: if you swipe down the notification bar while you're streaming the screen, you'll see a button called Optimize for Meet, which automatically turns off notifications and increases the priority of the app for stable operation.
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3. Zoom and Microsoft Teams: setup on Xiaomi
If you need advanced features (meeting recording, virtual background, surveys), you should pay attention to Zoom or Microsoft Teams. MIUI, but nuanced:
| Function | Zoom | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Max. participants (free of charge) | 100 (40 min) | 300 (60 min) |
| Virtual background | Yes (including blurring) | Yes (only blur on mobile version) |
| Record of the meeting | Yeah (to the cloud) | Yes (locally) |
| Screen demonstration | Yes. | Yes (requires MIUI 13+) |
| Optimization for Xiaomi | Automatic setting of the microphone | Manual settings in Settings → Devices |
For stable operation of Zoom on Xiaomi:
- Go to Settings. → Annexes → Zoom → Battery and select No Limitations.
- In the app settings, turn off video optimization if you have a weak internet connection.
- For virtual background use static images – animations can slow down on budget models (Redmi) 10A, POCO M4).
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with a MediaTek Helio G processor (for example, Redmi) 9A) Zoom can automatically lower the resolution of the video to 360p. To avoid this, go to Settings before meeting → Data data → Video quality and manually select 720p.
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If the image freezes during the Zoom conference, but the sound is normal, try turning off the "Hardware Acceleration" option in the app settings. MIUI 12 and below.
4. Hidden functions MIUI conference-work
Firmware MIUI It contains some non-obvious tools that make it easier to run conferences, most of which are hidden in the Special Features or Additional Settings menu.
The most useful:
- 🎧 Clear Voice Mode: Improves voice transmission in noisy rooms. → Special facilities → Improvement of sound.
- 📵 Auto-disable mobile data: if during the conference the Wi-Fi signal is weak, the smartphone will automatically switch to mobile Internet (configured in Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network switching).
- 🔇 Noise cancellation for microphone: works in real time, cuts off extraneous sounds (included in the settings of a specific application for calls).
- 📱 Presentation mode: blocks notifications and optimizes performance (available on the Internet) MIUI 14+ In Settings → Screen. → Mode of presentation).
On Xiaomi models 12T And then there's the other thing, which is dual Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity at the same time, which avoids a breakdown if one of the channels goes missing:
- Go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional settings.
- Enable the option of Intelligent Network Switching.
- Activate Wi-Fi. + Mobile data (not available on all operators).
How to check if your Xiaomi supports dual connectivity?
5. Problems and Solutions: Why Conference Communications Are Not Working
Even with the right setup, Xiaomi users often face typical problems.-5 errors and ways of eliminating them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| It is not possible to add a third participant. | Limitation of operator or tariff | Check the tariff with the operator or use VoIP (Google Meet, Zoom). |
| The screen is divided, but the interlocutors do not see the image | No permission to record the screen | Go to Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Screen recording and turn on for the desired application |
| The sound is interrupted, interference appears. | Conflict with Bluetooth devices | Turn off all Bluetooth headsets or reconnect them |
| The application closes when you try to connect | Lack of RAM | Close background apps through the latest apps or reboot your smartphone |
| The camera is not switched on Zoom/Meet | Used by another app (e.g. TikTok) | Restart the camera through Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Forced stopping |
If the problem is not solved, try resetting the network settings:
- Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
- Confirm the action (password or fingerprint).
- Reboot your smartphone.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi devices with MIUI 13 and below, resetting the network may result in the loss of saved Wi-Fi passwords. Before the procedure, make a backup through Settings → System and device → Backup.
6. Optimizing your smartphone for stable conferences
To make conferencing work without lags, it’s not enough to just run an app. On Xiaomi smartphones, you need to set up the system correctly, especially if you have a budget model (Redmi 9, POCO M3). Follow this checklist:
Turn off automatic app updates in Google Play|
Add the Call App to "Secure Applications" (Settings) → Battery)|
Establish a stable 5GHz Wi-Fi connection (if supported)|
Turn off "Adaptive Brightness" in the screen settings|
Activate the "For Games" mode in the performance settings (increases application priority)-->
For models with a Snapdragon processor (e.g. Xiaomi) 11T) It is recommended to include a performance mode:
- Go to Settings. → The phone.
- Press 5 times on the version MIUI, to activate the Advanced settings.
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → Performance mode and select High Performance.
If you often hold long conferences (more than 1 hour), you should turn off battery optimization for call apps:
- 🔋 For Google Meet: Settings → Annexes → Google Meet → Battery → No restrictions.
- 🔋 For Zoom: the same thing + Turn off Auto-Optimization in the application settings.
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On Xiaomi smartphones with a battery capacity of less than 4000 mAh (such as Xiaomi 12 Lite), long conferences with the camera on can drain the battery by 1% per minute. Use a charger with a power of at least 33 watts for stable operation.
7. Alternative methods: Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord
If standard methods don't work, you can use instant messengers, which support group calls, but have limitations:
- 💬 Telegram: up to 30 participants, but without a screen demonstration on Android.
- 📱 WhatsApp: Up to 8 participants, video in 720p (requires the latest version of the application).
- 🎮 Discord: up to 50 participants, screen demo, but high ping on CIS servers.
For WhatsApp calls to Xiaomi:
- Open a chat with a member.
- Click on the pipe icon in the upper right corner.
- Select Add Participants (Person with Icon "+").
- Add up to 7 additional interviewees.
An important nuance: Telegram and WhatsApp cannot record calls using standard Android tools, and this will require third-party applications like Cube Call Recorder, but they can conflict with the Internet. MIUI due to sound recording limitations.