How to completely or selectively turn off notifications on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Notification sounds on Xiaomi smartphones can be a real problem if they work too often or at the wrong time, especially for owners of devices with MIUI, a proprietary shell where the audio settings are scattered across several menus. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable notifications, from full silent mode to fine-tuning for individual applications.

It’s important to understand that the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.). However, the general logic remains the same. If you want to get rid of intrusive signals once and for all, read on.

1. completely disable all notification sounds through the control panel

The fastest way to silence all notifications is to use Do Not Disturb (DND) mode, which turns off not only sounds but also vibrations, and blocks pop-up banners, a method that is suitable if you need to focus on work or relax without interference.

How to turn on:

• 📱 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🔕 Find the icon Do not disturb (the bell icon with the crossed wave).
• 🕒 Click on it once to activate. To set the schedule or exceptions, hold the icon for 2 seconds.

MIUI 14 has the option of flexible settings of the mode "Do not disturb": you can allow sounds for selected contacts or alarm clock.

1. Hold the icon Do not disturb → select Settings.
2. Activate the Allow Exclusions switch.
3. Add to the list of allowed contacts or apps (such as WhatsApp or Calls).

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If the Do Not Disturb mode doesn’t work for some apps, check their settings manually – some messengers (like Telegram) ignore system limitations.

2. Disabling sounds for individual applications

If you are annoyed by notifications from a particular app (such as Instagram, VK or games), you can turn off the sound only for it, without affecting others.

Instructions:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Management of notifications.
• 🔍 Find the right app (like Facebook) and tap it.
• 🔇 In the Sound section, select No Sound or move the volume slider to the left.
• 📵 Optionally: Turn off Vibration and Pop-up Notifications if they also interfere.

On some models (POCO F4, Redmi K50) the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Select App] → Notifications

Note that some system applications (such as Security or Themes) may not allow you to turn off sounds completely, in which case only Do Not Disturb mode or disable notifications via ADB (more on this below).

3. Customize sounds through the "Sounds and Vibrations" menu

MIUI has a separate menu to manage all the audio signals, including notifications, calls and system alerts, and you can not only turn off the sounds, but also replace them with your own tunes.

How to set up:

1. Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Go to the Default Notifications section.
3. Select No Sound or tap on the current melody and set the volume to zero.
4. For specific types of notifications (such as Messages or Calendar), customize the sounds individually.

In the same menu, you can turn off vibration at notifications (good for saving battery) and adjust the screen lock/unlock sounds.

4.Using the "Do Not Disturb" mode on schedule

If you want to automatically turn off notification sounds at certain times (such as at night or while you're working), set up a schedule for Do Not Disturb mode, which eliminates the need to manually turn it on.

How to set up:

• 🕐 Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Don't disturb.
• 🔄 Activate the option on schedule.
• ⏰ Set start and end times (for example, 23:00 to 08:00).
• ⚙️ In the Rules section, select which notifications are allowed to be missed (calls, alarm clocks, etc.).

Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14 has an option to automatically turn on events, for example, you can set the automatic turn on mode "Do not disturb":

• 📅 During meetings on Google Calendar.
• 🎮 When you start games (if the Game Mode option is activated).
• 🚗 When connecting to the car via Bluetooth.

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Do Not Disturb Schedule Mode is the best way to avoid late-night notifications without being distracted by manual settings.

5. Disable notifications via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g. some system notifications still sound), you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. 🖥️ Install. ADB-PC drivers.
2. 📱 On your smartphone, activate the Developer Mode (7 times tap the version). MIUI In Settings → The phone).
3. 🔌 Connect the phone to the computer by USB and allow debugging.
4. 🐍 Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) enter:

adb shell pm grant com.miui.securitycenter android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS


adb shell settings put global zen_mode 1

These commands include Do Not Disturb mode at the system level. To turn it off, use:

adb shell settings put global zen_mode 0

Install drivers ADB PC-only|Enable the developer mode on Xiaomi|Permission. USB-debugging|Connect your phone to the original cable|Check the connection with the adb device command

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⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other system settings unless you are sure of their purpose. For example, the command adb shell settings put global volume_music 0 will zero the volume of the media, which can cause problems with the playback of sound in applications.

6. Alternative methods: third-party applications and firmware

If you don't like the built-in MIUI tools, you can use third-party solutions, such as MacroDroid, which allows you to create automatic rules for managing notifications.

Examples of automatic scenarios:

• 📵 Turn off the sound of notifications when connecting to the Wi-Fi network.
• 🎧 Turn on silent mode when connecting headphones.
• 🚫 Block notifications from specific applications at specified times.

For advanced users, there is another radical way to install custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), which does not have MIUI limitations, and all sounds are flexible, but this method requires unlocking the bootloader and can be unwarranted.

Advantages of custom firmware:

⚠️ Attention: Installation of custom firmware can lead to data loss, unstable operation of the camera or module NFC. Before firmware, make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

FAQ: Frequent Notification Questions on Xiaomi