How to enable the display of Internet speed on the smartphone Xiaomi: 3 working ways

Displaying current internet speed on Xiaomi’s screen is a useful feature for gamers, streamers and anyone who wants to monitor the quality of the connection in real time. Unlike iOS, where this option is not available without a jailbreak, MIUI firmware allows you to activate it with regular means or using third-party utilities. However, not all users know where to look for this setting – especially after system updates, when the menu moves or hides behind additional parameters.

In this article, you’ll find 3 proven ways to turn on the speed indicator on Xiaomi Redmi, POCO or Mi (including the 2023-2026 models on MIUI 14 and HyperOS).We’ll also break down why the feature may not work, how to customize it, and what alternative applications are worth trying if standard methods don’t work.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ Xiaomi 13T) The default Internet speed option is disabled in regional firmware. If you don't find it in the settings, check the version. MIUI — You may need to switch to a European or global assembly.

Method 1: Enable via MIUI settings (Standard Method)

The easiest way is to activate speed mapping through the standard menu, which is available on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later, but its location may vary depending on the firmware version.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Connections and Sharing (or Network and Internet on some models).
3. Select a mobile network (for the SIM-cards) or Wi-Fi (for wireless connection).
4. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Network Settings.
5. Activate the switch to Show network speed (or Display Internet speed).

Once turned on, the indicator will appear in the status bar next to the network icon. On some firmware, the speed is displayed only when the data is transmitted actively (for example, during downloading a file or streaming a video).

Update MIUI to the latest version

Check the firmware region (global/Chinese)

Reboot your smartphone after changing your settings

Make sure the function is not hidden in the MIUI Lab

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⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) The path to setup may change. Try an alternative route: Settings → Screen. → Status line → Network speed.

Method 2: Using the Developer Mode

If the standard method didn’t work, you can turn on the speed mapping through the developer mode, which is suitable for power users and requires caution – incorrect changes in the settings for developers can affect the stability of the system.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
3. Scroll down to the Network block and find the option to Show network speed (or Network speed indicator in English firmware).
4. Turn on the switch and select where to display the speed: in the status bar or in the notification bar.

On the POCO F5 and Xiaomi 12T models with MIUI 14, the option in developer mode can be called Show network speed and be located in the Monitoring section.

Method 3: Third-party applications for speed monitoring

If the standard methods don't work, Google Play apps will come to the rescue, not only showing real-time speed, but also providing additional statistics: ping, app traffic usage, speed history.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📊 Internet Speed Meter Lite is a minimalist status bar widget with a customizable design. Supports dark theme and display speed in KB/s or MB/s.
• 📈 NetSpeed Indicator - shows the download / return rate separately, works without root rights.
• 🔍 Network Signal Info is an advanced tool with speed graphs, signal level and cell data/Wi-Fi. Suitable for diagnosing network problems.

To install the widget:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and give permissions to access the network.
3. In the application settings, select Display in the status bar.
4. Customize the appearance (color, font size, units of measurement).

Internet Speed Meter Lite

NetSpeed Indicator

Network Signal Info

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Why is the internet speed not displayed?

If you have enabled the function but the indicator never appears, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔄 The firmware does not support the function on some budget models (Redmi) A2, POCO C50) Option disabled at system level.
• 📵 Regional Restrictions – Chinese Versions MIUI Often lack of "extra" features to save resources.
• 🔧 Conflict with other widgets – if you have status bar customization apps installed (like Good Lock), they may block the display.
• 📡 Network problems – if the connection speed is less than 1 KB/s, the indicator may not appear.

Decisions:

• Update the firmware to the latest version through Settings → System Update.
• Try changing the region in your phone settings (for example, India or Europe).
• Disable other widgets associated with the status bar.
• Reset network settings: Settings → Connections → Reset network settings.

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If you are using Xiaomi.eu (castomy firmware), check the settings in MIUI Tweaks – there may be a separate switch for the speed indicator.

How to customize the display of speed?

The standard MIUI indicator shows speed in KB/s, but it can be changed, for example, switch to MB/s or hide zeros after the decimal point.

1. Install Activity Launcher from Google Play.
2. Open it and find the NetworkSpeed section (or com.android.systemui).
3. Slip on NetworkSpeedSettings – a hidden menu of indicator settings will open.
4. Select units of measurement, text color and position (left or right of the network icon).

On HyperOS, this method may not work – instead, use Google Play widgets (like Internet Speed Meter Lite), where the flexibility settings are higher.

Additional parameters of customization:

• 🎨 Text color – can be adjusted to the theme of design (for example, white for dark backgrounds).
• 📏 Font size – increase if the numbers are not readable.
• 🔄 Update data – set the refresh interval (e.g. every second or every 5 seconds).

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On Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Redmi K60 Pro, the hidden NetworkSpeedSettings menu may not be available – in this case, customization is possible only through third-party applications.

Internet speed on the lock screen

By default, MIUI does not show Internet speed on the lock screen, but this feature can be added using widgets. For example, in the NetSpeed Indicator app:

1. Open the application settings.
2. Go to the Lock Screen section.
3. Turn on the option to show speed.
4. Set up the transparency and position of the indicator (e.g., in the upper right corner).

⚠️ Warning: Displaying the widget on the lock screen can reduce battery life by 5-10%, as the app will have to poll more often the data about the network. If the battery is draining too quickly, turn off this feature or reduce the refresh rate.

An alternative way is to use Always On Display (AOD) on supported models (Xiaomi 14 Pro, Redmi K70E).Some custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) allows you to add a speed indicator to AOD through the theme settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the speed of the Internet on Xiaomi