How to turn off the timer sound on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI and Android

The sound of a timer on Xiaomi smartphones can be a real problem — especially if you use the device as an alarm clock at night or work in a quiet environment. Even in silent mode, some versions of MIUI stubbornly play the default signal, ignoring the volume settings. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off the timer sound, including hidden settings, workarounds for older versions of firmware and solutions for cases when standard methods do not work.

The problem is complicated by the fact that Xiaomi regularly changes the location of options in the menu, and in some models (for example, Redmi Note). 12 or POCO X5) The logic of timer sound control is different from flagship lines like Xiaomi 14. We tested all methods on current versions. MIUI 14/15 Android 12-14, The instructions will work even after the updates.

If you've tried to turn off the sound through the standard menu and it didn't work out, don't rush to reset the settings. There are alternative solutions in the article, including the use of third-party apps and other alternatives. ADB-Teams for experienced users.

⚠️ Warning: On some devices, after the timer's sound is turned off through system settings, the signal may continue to play in Do Not Disturb mode. MIUI — The solution is described in the section on the avoidance of the error DND.

1. Standard method: through the timer settings

The most obvious method is to turn off the sound directly in the Watch app, but there are nuances: depending on the version of MIUI, the interface may differ, and on some devices the option is hidden.

Open the Watch app (the dial icon) and go to the Timer tab. If you already have the countdown running, tap the gear icon (⚙️) In the menu that opens, look for the timer sound or the signal:

• 🔔 Select a melody: Slip on the current sound and select No Sound or Silence in the list (some models call this item No).
• 🎵 Turn off vibration: If you want to remove the vibration response, find a separate Vibration switch in the same menu.
• 🔄 Save for new timers: Click Save as default sound to make the settings apply to all future timers.

⚠️ Attention: POCO F5 Redmi Note 11c MIUI 14 No sound may not be on the list, in which case try the method in the next section.

If you still play the sound after that, check to see if the Do Not Disturb mode is on with alarm exceptions.

Annex "Clock" is open"→

Selected tab "Timer"→

Press the gear button (⚙️)→

Set "No Sound" in the signal settings-->

2. bypassing the bug with Do Not Disturb (DND) mode

One of the most common reasons the timer sound doesn’t turn off is because of a conflict with Do Not Disturb (DND) mode. Xiaomi by default allows alarm clocks and timers to play even in this mode, but sometimes settings get confused.

To fix this:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Tap on Exclusions (or Allow interruptions in new versions of MIUI).
3. Find the Alarms and Timers section and turn off the switch.
4. Return to the main Do Not Disturb menu and make sure the mode is off (or on, but without timer exceptions).

If the sound continues to play after that, try restarting the device - sometimes the settings are applied only after the reboot.

Yes, updated recently | Yes, but with bugs |No, still on MIUI 14|No, on MIUI 13 or older |I don't know the version-->

3. Resetting the sound settings (if nothing helps)

If previous methods failed, the problem may lie in the damaged system settings, in which case resetting sound parameters without losing data will help.

Follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find Resetting (or Restore and Reset)
3. Select Resetting Sound Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
4. Confirm the action and restart the device.

After rebooting, check the timer settings again, a method that often helps if the timer's sound is "hanged" in the on state due to a failure.

4. Use of third-party applications

If the system settings do not allow you to turn off the sound, you can use alternative timers from Google Play, for example, the Timer Plus app or Goodtime app allows you to fully control the sound notifications.

Advantages of third-party timers:

• 🎛️ Flexible audio settings (including full shutdown).
• 🔔 Optional to select notifications via Android channels (you can block sound at system level).
• 📱 They work even in the mode Do not disturb, if the exceptions are correctly configured.

To completely turn off the sound in the third-party timer:

1. Install an app (such as Timer Plus).
2. Start the timer and select No Sound in its settings.
3. Block notifications from the standard Watch app (in Settings → Notifications).

Important: On some models (e.g. Redmi 10C), MIUI blocks the background work of third-party timers. To make them work, add the application to Autostart and Without battery restrictions (in battery settings).

5. Disable audio via ADB (for power users)

If you are ready for more complex manipulations, you can turn off the system-level sound of the timer using ADB. This method works on all versions of MIUI, but requires a connection to a computer.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global alarm_stream_volume 0 This command zeroes the volume for all alarm clocks and timers.
4. To return standard settings, use: adb shell settings put global alarm_stream_volume 5 (significance 5 — meanness).

⚠️ Warning: This command will turn off all alarms, including system alarms. If you only need timers, use a more point command:

adb shell settings put global timer_stream_volume 0

(Not available on all versions of MIUI)

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Before using ADB, back up your settings through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore data if something goes wrong.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have compiled a comparative table of all ways:

For most users, the first three methods are sufficient, and ADB should only be used if other methods have failed or you need to turn off the sound at the system level.

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On devices with MIUI 15 (for example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra), the standard way through the timer settings works more stable than on MIUI 14. If you have old firmware, try updating first.

FAQ: Frequent questions