How to change the sound of notifications on Xiaomi: 5 ways + mistake-making

Audible notifications on Xiaomi are the first thing a user hears when receiving a message or alert. MIUI They are quick to annoy, and some (such as loud "Me-sound") can be annoying in public places. Fortunately, the system allows you to flexibly adjust the sound signals - from replacing with built-in ringtones to install custom tunes from the Internet.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to change the sound of notifications on Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO (including models 2023-2026 for MIUI 12-15. You'll learn how to:

• 🔄 Change the sound through standard system settings
• 🎵 Install a custom tune from files on your phone
• 📥 Download new ringtones from official and third-party sources
• 🛠️ Correct common errors (for example, when the sound does not change)
• 📱 Set up notifications for individual applications (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)

Important: instructions are relevant for all modern Xiaomi devices, including Xiaomi 14/13/12, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5 and other Android-based models 12–14. If your smartphone is running on an older version MIUI (for example, MIUI 11), Some menu items may be slightly different – we will warn you about this separately.

1. How to change the sound of notifications through settings MIUI

The easiest way is to use the built-in tools of the system. MIUI There are several standard tunes that can be assigned to different types of alerts.

To change the sound:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select Notification Sound (or Default Sound in some versions).
4. Scroll down the list and tap the right tune for pre-listening.
5. Click OK or Save to apply the changes.

You can also set up the menu:

• 🔔 Vibration at notifications (on/off or select a pattern)
• 🎚️ Loudness of notifications (separate from calls and media)
• 🔔 Lock/Unlock sound (if supported by the model)

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) Notifications may be in the submenu Additional settings inside the Sound and Vibration section. If you don't find the item, search by settings (the magnifier icon at the top of the screen).

Check out the MIUI version (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version)

Make sure the volume of notifications is not at a minimum.

Close all applications that may block sound (such as Do Not Disturb modes)

Download your favorite tunes (if you plan to use custom ones)

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2. Install custom sound notifications from files

If you don't like the built-in tunes, you can upload your own audio files.mp3,.wav or.ogg lasts up to 30 seconds (otherwise, the system can cut the track).

Installation instructions:

1. Place the audio file in the phone’s memory (e.g., in the Ringtones or Notifications folder on the internal drive).
2. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound of notifications.
3. At the top of the screen, select the tab Local or My Sounds (name depends on version). MIUI).
4. Find your file in the list and tap it for pre-listening.
5. Confirm your choice by pressing OK.

If your file does not appear in the list, check:

• 📁 Location of the file (should be in the root folder or in the Media/Audio/Notifications)
• 🔊 Format and bitrate (optimum: MP3, 128–192 kbps)
• 📱 Permissions for the Settings app (reboot your phone in extreme cases)

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If you want to use a song, cut it in advance in an audio editor (for example, in Audacity or online service). mp3cut.net). System system MIUI It does not allow you to cut the sound in the settings.

3.Where to Download New Notification Sounds for Xiaomi

If you don't have the right tunes in your library or in your standard, you can download new sounds from trusted sources.

For download from themes.mi.com:

1. Open your browser and go to themes.mi.com.
2. In the search box, type “ringtones” or “notifications”.
3. Choose your favorite theme and click Download.
4. After downloading, open the file – the system will automatically apply the sounds.

⚠️ Note: When downloading sounds from third-party sources (especially YouTube), make sure that the files do not contain hidden viruses. MIUI).

4. Set up notifications for individual applications

V MIUI You can assign unique sounds to each app, for example, so that WhatsApp messages sound different than Telegram:

Method 1 (via application settings):

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want (for example, Viber).
3. Go to Notifications.
4. Tap by notification category (e.g., “Messages”).
5. Select the Sound and assign a new tune.

Method 2 (via the annex itself):

Some messengers (such as Telegram or Signal) allow you to change the sound directly in their settings:

• 📱 In Telegram: Settings → Notifications and sounds → The sound of notifications.
• 💬 WhatsApp: ⋮ → Settings → Notifications → The sound of notifications.

Important: if the application does not have the option to change the sound, but in MIUI It's there, and you'll have priority on system settings. For example, for Gmail, the sound changes only through the Settings menu. → Annexes → Gmail → Notifications.

5. Problem Solving: The sound of notifications does not change

Sometimes, after a change of tune, the old sound continues to play, and let's look at the typical causes and ways of eliminating them:

If the problem persists:

• 🔄 Check if the Do Not Disturb mode is enabled (Settings) → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb).
• 🔊 Make sure that the app settings do not turn off sounds (for example, WhatsApp can activate the “No Sound” option»).
• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (sometimes bugs are fixed in new builds).

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If the notification sound is completely gone, check the settings Special features → Rumor → Monoaudio: In some cases, this option may affect the playback of short audio signals.

Additional settings: vibration, LED-indicator and style of notifications

Besides the sound, in MIUI You can also configure other notification options for maximum comfort:

Vibration:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration → Vibration.
• Select the vibration style for notifications (such as “Short” or “Long”).
• For individual applications, vibration can be turned off in their notification settings.

LED-indicator (if supported by the model):

• 🔦 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Notification indicator.
• Turn on the option and adjust the color for different types of alerts.

Style of notifications on the lock screen:

• 🔒 B Settings → Lock screen select which notifications are displayed (hidden, open or disabled).
• 📱 For privacy, you can hide the content of notifications, leaving only the application icon.

On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K60) You can use Always-on Display, where notifications are displayed even on the screen that's turned off:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always-on Display.
2. Select the display style (e.g., Digital Watch with Notifications).
3. Set up which apps can show alerts in this mode.

7. Alternative methods: applications for sound management

If the standard instruments MIUI Not enough, you can use third-party apps:

• 🎛️ Assign different sounds to different contacts (even in standard messengers).
• 🔊 Create dynamic sound profiles (such as silent notifications at night).
• 📊 Keep statistics of notifications by application.

Top.-3 apps:

Example of settings in MacroDroid:

1. Install the application and provide all necessary permissions.
2. Create a new macro with the condition of time → 22:00 to 8:00.
3. Add the audio action → Change the volume of notifications → 30%.
4. Save the macro and activate it.

⚠️ Attention: Sound management applications require permissions Special Access (some versions of Android may call it Accessibility Service) without which they will not be able to change system settings. To provide access, go to Settings → Special facilities → Established services.

FAQ: Frequent questions about notification sounds on Xiaomi