Notification sounds on Xiaomi Redmi can be a real problem if they work too often or at the wrong time, especially for owners of smartphones with MIUI, where notifications from dozens of system and third-party applications are turned on by default. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn off the notification sound, from full silent mode to fine-tuning individual chats in instant messengers.
It’s important to understand that MIUI is updated regularly, and some menu items may vary depending on the firmware version (e.g. MIUI 12, 13 or 14).However, the general logic of the settings remains the same. We’ll look at the generic methods that work on most Redmi models, from the budget Redmi 9A to the flagship Redmi K50.
If you only need to turn off the sound for specific applications (such as WhatsApp or VK), go straight to the section on setting up notifications by application. For those who want to completely remove all sounds, no sound mode will suit.
Why turn off notifications on Xiaomi Redmi
According to Counterpoint Research, smartphone users receive an average of 60 notifications per day — and most don’t require an immediate response.
- 📵 Sleep and rest: Nighttime notifications wake up even when the screen is not turned on, especially for owners of smartphones with Always-on Display.
- 🎮 Games and Videos: Notification sounds interfere with watching movies or streaming in Twitch/YouTube.
- 📊 Work and study: constant cues distract from important tasks. According to Harvard Business Review, it takes up to 23 minutes to recover concentration after notification.
- 🔋 Battery savings: Vibration and sound use up extra energy, which is critical for models with a small battery (e.g. Redmi Note 10 with a capacity of 4000 mAh).
Additionally, some apps (such as Mi Fit or Xiaomi Community) default to sending notifications about each step or brand news, which are rarely useful but create unnecessary noise.
⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi Redmi as an alarm clock, check that Settings are available before turning off all sounds. → Sounds and vibrations → The alarm clock has a separate volume control, otherwise you risk sleeping.
Method 1: Completely shutting down the sound (no sound mode)
The fastest way to remove all notification sounds is to activate No Sound mode.
- 🔔 Notification sounds from apps
- 📞 Call sounds (but vibration will remain if not switched off)
- 🎵 System sounds (keyboard, screen lock, etc.)
How to turn on:
- Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
- Find the sound icon (the speaker) and tap it.
- Select No Sound mode (the icon with the crossed speaker).
An alternative way through settings:
Settings → Sounds and vibration → Sound mode → No soundIn some versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 14 on Redmi Note 12), you can set the schedule for silent mode:
Settings → Sounds and vibration → Schedule of silent modeMake sure the alarm is set to vibration
Check if you are expecting an important call.
Turn off vibration if it interferes (same menu)
Save exceptions for priority contacts (see section on "Do Not Disturb")-->
⚠️ Warning: No sound will not play sounds in games and videos if they depend on the system mixer. PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact sound may be lost, so the solution is to use headphones or turn on Vibration mode instead of completely shutting down.
Method 2: Do Not Disturb (DND)
If you want to turn off notification sounds but leave important contacts to call, use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode.
- 🕒 Scheduled (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00)
- 📱 Events (during games, calendar meetings)
- 👤 Exceptions (allow calls from selected contacts)
How to set up:
Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Do not disturbRecommended settings for MIUI 14:
| Parameter | Recommended value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | 22:00–8:00 | Standard sleep time for most users |
| Repeated calls | On (2 calls in 3 minutes) | Important calls will be made when re-recruitment is made |
| Notifications | Hide notifications | Not to distract even the glowing screen |
| Exceptions | Alarm clocks, reminders | Critical alerts will remain |
On Redmi with Android 12+, you can set up automatic DND activation when you connect to a specific Wi-Fi network (for example, at work) or when you launch a specific application (for example, Zoom for meetings).
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Method 3: Turning off sound for individual applications
If notifications from specific apps (e.g. Telegram, Instagram, or Mi Community) interfere, they can be selectively disabled, not removing the notifications themselves, but removing the sound and vibration.
Instructions for MIUI 12-14:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the appropriate app (such as Facebook).
- Slip the Notifications.
- Turn off the Sound switch (and Vibration if necessary).
For instant messengers (such as WhatsApp or Viber), you can adjust the sounds more flexibly:
- 🔕 Turn off the sound for all chats in the app notification settings.
- 🔇 Turn off the sound for a specific chat (long tap on the chat) → No sound).
- 🎵 Replace the sound with a quieter one (in the messenger notification settings).
Important for Xiaomi Redmi: in some versions of MIUI, system applications (such as Security or Themes) do not allow you to completely disable notifications, in which case only disabling autorun for these applications in Settings → Applications → Autorun Management will help.
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If notifications still come with vibration after the sound is turned off, check the settings in Settings → Special Options → Vibration. There, the Vibration option at notifications can be turned on.
Method 4: Disabling System Notifications
Xiaomi Redmi is known for its abundance of system notifications, from memory cleanup alerts to Mi Services ads, which can be disabled separately from apps.
How to remove unnecessary system notifications:
Settings → Notifications and Status String → Notification ManagementOn this menu:
- 📱 System Notifications: Disable Optimization, Security, Mi Account (unless you are syncing).
- 🔄 Update Notifications: You can turn off notifications about new versions MIUI, unless you plan to update.
- 🛒 Advertising Notifications: In the Advertising section, disable all switches (relevant for Redmi with global firmware).
For Android 11+ models (like Redmi 10 or later), there is a hidden setting that blocks notifications about “memory cleansing”:
Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 5 times to unlock Advanced Settings)
→ Additional → Notifications → Disable "System Optimization"⚠️ Warning: Disabling system security notifications may hide important warnings (such as viruses or unauthorized access) and it is not recommended to disable them completely if you are actively using Mi Cloud or payment services.
Method 5: Adjust the volume of notifications
If you don't want to turn the sounds off completely, you can just turn them down, and in MIUI, the notification and call sounds are controlled separately.
How to set up:
- Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
- In the Loudness section, tap on Notifications.
- Move the slider to the left to reduce the volume.
Additional settings:
- 🔊 Separation of sounds: in some versions MIUI You can adjust individual sounds to SMS, mail and messenger.
- 🎶 Notifications: Replace the standard sound with a quieter one (such as No Sound or Silent Signal).
- 🔄 Vibration: Turn off vibration for notifications if it is annoying (Settings) → Sounds and vibrations → Vibration on notifications).
Redmi with Android 12+ has Adaptive Sound, which automatically adjusts the volume of notifications based on ambient noise. If it interferes, turn it off in:
Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Adaptive soundHow to return standard notification sounds?
Advanced methods (for experienced users)
If standard methods don't work, you can use deeper settings, and these methods require caution, because they can affect the stability of the system.
1. Disabling notifications via ADB (for system applications):
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.weather2 # example for the Weather appA list of Xiaomi system application packages can be found on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums.
2. Use of blocking applications:
- AutoNotification (for Tasker) – allows you to create complex rules for notifications.
- Notification History Log – helps you track which app is sending extra notifications.
3. editing system files (requires root):
The /system/media/audio/notifications file stores the notification sounds. You can replace them with empty files, but that's risky without a backup.
⚠️ Attention: use ADB or changing system files may result in loss of warranty on Xiaomi Redmi.Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
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If you are unsure of your actions, it is better to limit yourself to the standard MIUI settings.Most notification problems are solved through the Sound and Vibration menu or Notification Management.