The sound of sending messages on Xiaomi smartphones can be annoying — especially if you are actively texting on SMS, Telegram or WhatsApp. By default, MIUI plays a short signal every time it is sent, which is not always convenient in the office, library or at night. Fortunately, you can turn off this sound in several ways — both for the standard Message application and for instant messengers.
In this article, we’ll break down all the current techniques (including the hidden MIUI 14/15) settings, explain why sound can come back after an update, and give recommendations for specific models – from the Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14.
Why Xiaomi Plays Sound When Sending Messages
The audio of the sending is a MIUI feature, which is the default firmware feature, and it has two functions:
- 🔔 Action confirmation: User hears that the message has gone (useful in a weak internet connection).
- 📱 Marketing Push: Xiaomi Wants You to Notice the Communication Process.
- 🔄 Feedback: In some regions (e.g. China) sound is mandatory by local standards.
In practice, this often interferes. For example, in Redmi 10, the sound works even if the phone is silent, and in POCO X5 it can be duplicated in Telegram and standard SMS. After updating MIUI, the settings are sometimes reset.
It's important to understand that the sound of the send and the sound of the notification are different things. If you turn off the notifications in Settings → Sounds, you won't remove the signal when you send them. You need separate manipulations to do that.
Method 1: Turn off the sound in the standard Messages app
If you are using Xiaomi’s native Messages app (green envelope icon), follow this instruction:
- Open the Messages app.
- Tap it on. ⋮ (three-point) → Settings.
- Select Notifications.
- Scroll down to the Send Sound section and turn off the switch.
On some versions of MIUI (e.g. Xiaomi 13T), the path may be different:
Messages → ⚙️ Settings → Additional → Sounds → Disable "Sending Sound"Make sure you have the latest version of the Messages app
- Check if the "Do Not Disturb" mode is active.
Restart your phone after the changes
- Check the sound in another messenger (for example, in Telegram)-->
Note: Global Market MIUI (EEA) firmware may not have this item, in which case use Method 3 or 4.
Method 2: Adjusting sounds in system parameters
If there is no option to turn off the sound in the Messages app, try changing the system-level settings:
- Go to Settings → Sounds and vibrations.
- Select Other Sounds (or System Sounds on older versions).
- Find the Sound of sending a message and set the value "No sound".
On the POCO F5 and other MIUI 14 devices, this path can look like this:
Settings → Sound → Additional settings → SMS sending sound| Xiaomi model | The Way to Set Up the Sending Sound | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 11/12 | Settings → Sounds → Other Sounds → Sending SMS | It could be called "The Outgoing Message Sound." |
| Xiaomi 13/14 | Settings → Sound and vibration → System sounds | Needs to scroll down. |
| POCO X4/X5 | Settings → Sound → Additional → SMS Sound | Some of the firmware is missing. |
| Xiaomi Pad 6 | Settings → Notifications → App sounds | You need to select the Messages app |
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If your firmware doesn't have "Send Sound" in it, try changing your phone region to "India" in Settings → Settings → Additional → Region. Sometimes this opens up hidden options.
Method 3: Use Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode
If previous methods have failed, you can globally disable all sounds through Do Not Disturb (DND) mode:
- Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
- Choose Not to Disturb.
- Activate the switch and set up the rules: 🔕 Turn off sounds: select "All sounds". ⏰ Schedule: Set "Always" or set the time. 📵 Exceptions: Add important contacts if necessary.
The downside is that it will shut down all notifications, including calls, but it works on 100% of Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi 9A and POCO M4 Pro.
What if the DND does not turn off the sending sound?
Method 4: Turning off sound via ADB (for advanced)
If standard methods don't work, you can force the audio to be turned off via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on all versions of MIUI, but requires a computer.
Instructions:
- Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global sms_sent_sound 0
- Reset the device.
The advantage of this method is that you control the sounds separately for each chat, for example, in Telegram you can turn off the send sound only in working conversations, leaving it for personal conversations.
On the Xiaomi 12 Pro and other flagships with MIUI 13+, you can even adjust the vibration instead of the sound:
Telegram settings → Notifications → Vibration → ShortFrequent problems and solutions
Even after the switch is off, the sending sound can return, and let's look at the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The sound is back after the update | MIUI resets settings | Repeat the setting (Method 1 or 4) |
| The sound is only in roaming. | The operator adds its signal | Turn off Operator Sounds in Settings SIM-map |
| The sound is duplicated in Telegram | Conflict with system sounds | Turn off the audio in both places (MIUI + Telegram) |
| No "Sending Sound" item in the settings | Outdated or custom firmware | Update MIUI or use ADB |
If you use two of them SIM-cards (for example, on the Redmi Note 11 Pro)+), The sound can only be played for one of them. SIM separately:
Settings → SIM- Maps and Mobile Networks → [Select SIM] → Sounds