How to turn off speakers on Xiaomi phone: all the ways (including hidden)

Why you might need to turn off speakers on Xiaomi

The speakers in Xiaomi smartphones are not only a source of music and notifications, but also a potential cause of discomfort. Imagine if you're in an important meeting, and the phone suddenly starts playing loud ads in the app. Or at night you get a message and the alarm clock wakes up the whole family. Even in "Do Not Disturb" mode, some system sounds can slip - especially on MIUI firmware with customized settings.

Turning off the speakers isn't always a radical measure. Sometimes it's a temporary solution, like when the headphone jack breaks and the Bluetooth headset goes out of power, or when you want to test the microphone without interference from external sound. In this article, we'll look at all the possible ways, from basic to hidden, that work even on locked devices.

Method 1: Quickly shutting down the sound with volume buttons

The most obvious method is to use physical buttons on the phone body. On all Xiaomi models (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11), this works the same way:

  1. Press the volume button (top button on the left end).
  2. Continue to press it until the slider reaches the leftmost position (image icon) 🔇).
  3. Confirm the action if a pop-up appears with the question “Switch off all sounds?”

⚠️ Warning: This method only turns off media sound and notifications, but not system signals (such as the sound of a camera or alarm clock.

📊 How often do you turn off the sound on your smartphone?
Every day.
Several times a week
Only in important cases
Never.

Method 2: Completely disable via MIUI settings

If the buttons do not help or you need to turn off all sounds without exception, including system ones, follow this instruction:

  1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
  2. Move the Media Volume slider to the far left position.
  3. Slip on “Additional settings” (bottom of the screen).
  4. Turn off the options: 🔔 The sound of notifications 📸 The sound of the camera shutter ⏰ The sound of the alarm clock (if not used) 🎵 Sound when charging is connected

Some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro) have a separate No Sound switch in the notification panel, swipe down from the top of the screen and find the bell icon with the crossed speaker.

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Method 3: Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode with Settings

The Do Not Disturb function blocks all sounds, but it needs to be configured correctly to make it 100% work:

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Do not disturb.
  2. Activate the switch at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap “Rules” → “Add a rule” and select “Always”.
  4. In the section "Sounds and vibrations" mark: 🔕 Turn off media sound. 📵 Turn off the vibration. 🚫 Block system sounds

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14/15 regime DND By default, it skips alarms and calls from favorite contacts. To turn off everything without exception, select Nobody in the rules under Exceptions».

What to do if DND does not work?
If the sounds continue to play after activation, check: 1. Are there any third-party audio management applications installed (e.g. MacroDroid). 2. Are there any active “Automatic Rules” in the notification settings. 3. Is the firmware updated (older versions of MIUI had DND bugs).

Method 4: Engineering menu (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail, you can use the engineering menu (#4636###) which is suitable for turning off hardware sound at the system level, but requires caution:

  1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636###
  2. Choose “Audio Testing” (Audio Testing).
  3. In the Speaker section, move the Volume slider to 0.
  4. Click “Set Default” to save the settings.

Attention! Changes to the engineering menu can cause the speakers to fail. If the sound disappears completely after this action (including the headphones), reset the settings in Settings → System → Resetting → Network Settings Reset.

Xiaomi modelCombination for the engineering menuDoes the sound blackout work?
Redmi Note 10/11/12##4636##Yes.
POCO F3/F4/F5##36446337##Yes (for media sound only)
Xiaomi 12/13/14#4636## or #2846579#Partially (systemic sounds may remain)
Black Shark 4/5#4636##+ Hardware TestingYes.

Method 5: Disconnect via ADB (for developers)

If you're familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can turn off the sound software, which is useful if the phone is locked or doesn't respond to touch:

  1. Connect your phone to your PC and activate USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to unlock Developer Settings).
  2. Open the command line on PC and type: adb shell settings put global volume_music 0 adb shell settings put global volume_alarm 0 adb shell settings put global volume_notification 0 adb shell settings put global volume_system 0
  3. Reboot the phone.

If the problem persists, it may be the firmware that is to blame. Some versions of MIUI (especially beta versions) have sound control bugs, in which case a rollback to stable firmware or an update through Settings → System Update will help.

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On dual-speaker models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra), turning off the audio through the settings may not work for stereo sounding, in which case use the engineering menu or ADB.

Can speakers be permanently turned off so they don’t turn on even after a reboot?
Yes, but it requires root rights, which can be used to delete system files that are responsible for sound (for example, for example, the use of root rights, /system/media/audio/ui/), Or edit build.prop by adding a line ro.config.media_vol_steps=0. Without root, permanent shutdown is impossible - after restarting, the settings will reset.
Why is it still in games after the sound is turned off in the settings?
Many games (like PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact) have their own audio settings that are independent of the system settings: Go to the game settings and manually set the volume to 0% or turn off the sound effects.
How to turn off the sound on a locked Xiaomi phone?
If the screen is locked and the sound is intruding, try: Hold the power button for 10+ seconds to force a reboot (sound will reset to default settings). If the phone supports a voice assistant (like Google Assistant), say, "OK, Google, turn off the sound." Connect the phone to your PC and use ADB (see Method 5).
Will the alarm clock work if you turn off all the sounds?
Depending on the way you turn off: If you used volume buttons or "Do not disturb" with exceptions, the alarm will work. If you turned off the sound through the engineering menu or ADB, the alarm will be silent (but the vibration may remain). To guarantee that you turn off the alarm, go to the Clock app and delete all the signals.
Can you turn off just one speaker (like the top one) on Xiaomi?
On most Xiaomi models, you can’t hardware-disable one speaker without disassembling the phone. However, on some flagships (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), you can lower the volume of stereo sounding through the engineering menu: ##4636## → Audio → Speaker → Balance Move the slider left (for the left speaker) or right (for the right one).