How to turn off speakerphone Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI 12-14

Speaking on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful feature, but sometimes it works unexpectedly or interferes with a conversation, such as when you accidentally hit the screen with your cheek and the phone automatically switches to the speaker, or when after the MIUI update, the sound settings have gone wrong, and the speakerphone connection turns on itself. In this article, we will examine all possible ways of disconnecting, from the standard to the hidden.

Complicating the problem, different versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) menus may differ, we took these nuances into account and collected universal instructions that will work for most devices, and we will also tell you how to permanently block automatic turn on hands-free communication – this is especially true for those who often call in noisy places or use a headset.

If you find that the speakerphone is turned on on on its own during a call, the problem may lie not only in settings, but also in physical damage (for example, a faulty proximity sensor) or application conflict. At the end of the article there is an FAQ with answers to such cases.

1. Standard method: Disconnect via call menu

The most obvious method is to use the hands-free button right while you're talking, and it appears on the MIUI call screen and looks like a speaker icon, but not everyone knows that you can turn it off permanently through settings.

To remove the speakerphone during the call:

1. Make or take the call.
2. Click on the speaker icon (usually in the upper right corner of the screen).
3. If the icon is illuminated in blue or green, the speaker is active. Press again to turn it off.

If the button is unresponsive or not on the screen, check if the protective film or case is blocking it. Also on some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) the button may be hidden - to pull the call screen up.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, the hands-free button sometimes hides under the option menu (three dots in the right corner). If you can't see the icon, click on this menu.

2. Disconnection through phone settings

If the speakerphone is automatically activated, the problem may be system settings. MIUI has a separate section to control the sound during calls.

Go to:

Settings → Sound and vibration → Call settings → Loud communication

Here you will see a few options:

• 🔊 Automatically turn on speakerphone – turn off this switch if it is active.
• 📱 Use the default speaker - should be turned off.
• 🔄 Switching to the speaker when taking the phone away from the ear is a common cause of accidental switching on.

If your version of MIUI does not have a "Speak" option in your call settings, try an alternative route:

Settings → Special features → Gesture control → Disable “Loud communication when brought to the ear”

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On some models (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro) hands-free settings are hidden in the menu "Additional settings" → "Call settings".

3. Disconnection by gestures and sensors

One of the most common reasons for turning on the hands-free device is if the proximity sensor or gestures are activated, and MIUI has a feature that automatically switches the sound to the speaker if you move the phone away from your ear, which is convenient, but often malfunctions.

To disable this function:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select Gesture Control.
3. Find the option "Loud communication when withdrawing the phone" and deactivate it.

If your phone does not have such a point, check the settings of the proximity sensor:

Settings → Screen → Approximation sensor

Make sure it’s on – if the sensor isn’t working, the phone may “think” you’ve taken the device away from your ear and turn on the speaker.

⚠️ Attention: POCO-devices (e.g., devices, POCO X3 Pro) Auto speaker can be hidden in the settings of the Phone app. Go to it, press three dots. → "Settings" → "Call settings" → "High-profile communication".

Call the phone and check if the screen goes out when you bring it to your ear |

Disable the cover/glass that can block the sensor |

Blow the speaker and sensor (dust can interfere with work)|

Reboot your phone after the changes-->

Resetting the settings of the Phone application

If speakerphones are only on a standard call app, the problem may be its settings, and sometimes resetting helps to return factory settings and remove the bug.

How to reset your settings:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the phone app (or "Calls").
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Reset the settings.

⚠️ Note: Call logs and custom settings (such as contact tunes) will be deleted after reset. → Google → Backup.

If the reset didn't work, try updating the Phone app through Google Play. Sometimes bugs get fixed in newer versions.

5. Headset and Bluetooth problems

The speakerphone can automatically turn on if the phone conflicts with a connected headset or Bluetooth device, for example, when you use wireless headphones, and the sound suddenly switches to the speaker.

To fix this:

• 🎧 Turn off all Bluetooth devices before calling.
• 🔌 Check the 3.5mm connector (if any) – sometimes the phone mistakenly detects the headphone connection.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone and headset.
• 📱 In Bluetooth settings, forget your device and connect it again.

If the problem is only with a particular headset, try using it with another phone, and it may be because the accessory is not working.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 11, Xiaomi) 11T) There's a bug where the phone forgets the headset and switches to the speaker, and then the update will help. MIUI or reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings).

6. Hidden settings for experienced users

If standard methods don’t work, you can try the hidden MIUI settings, and you’ll need to activate the developer mode and use the engineering menu.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on the MIUI version 7 times until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.

Now you can turn off automatic speakerphone through the engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app and dial ##4636##.
2. Select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the "Sound Settings" block.
4. Find the Auto Speaker option and set the Disabled value.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the engineering menu unless you are sure of their purpose.

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If the engineering menu is not available, try updating the firmware through Settings → System Update. Many of the loudspeaker bugs are fixed in newer versions of MIUI.

7 What should I do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but the speakerphone still turns on itself, the problem may be:

• 🔧 Hardware failure (defected proximity sensor or speaker).
• 🦠 A virus or conflicting application (e.g., third-party calls or modified firmware).
• 🔄 Failure in the firmware (solved by reflashing).

For diagnosis:

1. Check your phone in Safe Mode (press the power button → Safe Mode) If the problem has disappeared, the third-party app is to blame.
2. Install an alternative call app (like Google Phone) and check if the bug is recurring.
3. Contact the service center if you suspect a physical breakdown.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is warranty, don't try to disassemble it yourself or stitch it up.

FAQ: Frequent questions about hands-free communication on Xiaomi