The constant stream of notifications on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro can get boring quickly — especially when the phone emits an audible signal every time you send a chat, push notification, or system alert. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to manage the audible alerts, from completely turning off all signals to fine-tuning for individual applications.
In this article, you will find 5 proven methods to remove the sound of notifications on your smartphone, from standard MIUI features to hidden features that many people don’t know about. We will also discuss why sometimes the sound returns on its own and how to fix it. All instructions are relevant for MIUI firmware 12, 13 and 14 (including global and Chinese versions).
If you’re tired of annoying signals or want to customize your phone to specific scenarios (such as quiet at work or at night), this guide will help you understand all the nuances. Importantly, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has a separate setting for notification and call sounds – they are easy to confuse, so keep an eye out for the paths in the menu.
1. completely disable the sound of notifications through the system settings
The fastest way to silence all notifications is to use global audio settings, which is suitable if you need to temporarily turn off all signals, for example, during sleep or an important event.
To do this:
- Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
- Go to the section Sound and vibration.
- Click on Notification (in some versions of MIUI, it may be called Notification Sounds).
- Move the slider Notification Sound to the Off position.
After that, all notifications will come without audio, but the vibration (if it is on) can be stored. To turn it off, go back to the Sound and Vibration section and deactivate the Vibration option at the notifications.
☑️ What to check after turning off the sound
Note that this method turns off sound for all applications, including important ones (calls, SMS, mail). If you need to leave sound for individual programs, use the method in the next section.
2. Selectively switching off the sound for specific applications
If you are annoyed by notifications from only certain apps (such as games, social networks or news services), you can turn off the sound selectively, which is convenient when you want to save alerts from messengers or emails, but silence the rest.
Instructions for setting:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the app you want to turn off the audio for (like Facebook or AliExpress).
- Slip to the Notification.
- Turn off the Sound switch (or Sound Alert in older versions of MIUI).
- If desired, you can also turn off the Vibration and Light indicator.
Some apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram) have their own notification settings inside the program.
- Open the messenger and go to its settings.
- Find the Notifications section (usually in the Settings menu) → Notifications and sounds).
- Turn off the sound for chat rooms or groups that bother you.
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If notifications continue to sound after turning off the sound in the app settings, try clearing the app's cache in the Settings menu → Apps → [App Name] → Storage → Clear the cache.
3.Using Do Not Disturb mode for temporary shutdown
Do Not Disturb (DND) allows you to quickly turn off all sounds and vibrations for a certain period or schedule, which is convenient if you need to focus on work, meeting or sleep.
How to set the mode:
You can also quickly turn on Do Not Disturb via the notification panel:
- Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the curtain.
- Find the icon Do not disturb (bell icon with crossed speaker).
- Slap it once for activation.
4.Switch off sound for system notifications
Sometimes the sounds are not coming from the apps, but from the system itself — for example, when the battery is low, charging is connected, or software is updated.
To turn off system sounds:
- Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → System sounds.
- Turn off the sliders opposite: 🔋 Charging sound (speaking when connected to the network). 📉 Low battery sound. 🔄 Lock/unlock sound. 📱 The sound of connecting devices (for example, headphones).
The Redmi Note 8 Pro also has a hidden setting to turn off the sound when screenshots:
- Open Settings → Additional → Special Opportunities.
- Find the Sound of the screenshot and turn it off.
Why can system sounds come back after MIUI update?
5. Resetting the sound settings to factory (if nothing helps)
If you've tried all the ways, but the notifications still don't turn off, the problem may be that the settings fail, and then resetting the sound to the factory settings will help.
How to reset your settings:
- Open Settings → System and device → Additional → Resetting.
- Select Resetting Sound Settings (not to be confused with a full phone reset!).
- Confirm the action.
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Resetting your audio settings does not delete your data (photos, contacts, messages), but returns to standard tunes and volume levels.
⚠️ Warning: If notifications still don't turn off after reset, check if you have a third-party audio management app (such as Volume Booster or SoundAssistant) installed on your phone.
Comparison of methods of turning off the sound of notifications
To choose the best way, compare all the options in the table:
| Method | Action. | Pluses | Cons | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in sound settings | Turns off the sound for all notifications | Quick, just. | Depresses all alerts, including important ones | Temporary shutdown (sleep, meeting) |
| Selective disabling for applications | Turns off sound only for selected programs | Flexibility, important notifications are maintained | Requires manual configuration of each application | Continuous use with filtering |
| Do Not Disturb mode | Turns off all sounds on schedule or manually | Automation, exceptions for important contacts | May miss important calls if exceptions are not set up | Night, work, study. |
| Shutting down system sounds | Removes the sounds of charging, blocking, etc. | Removes intrusive system signals | Does not affect notifications from applications | Users who are annoyed by the sounds of charging connection |
| Resetting the sound settings | Returns all sound parameters to the factory | Solves problems with settings failures | Requires re-tuning of all sounds | If other methods do not work |
Frequent problems and their solutions
Sometimes the sound of notifications is unpredictable, and here are the most common situations and ways to fix them:
Problem 1: The sound comes back after the phone is restarted.
Solution: This may be due to optimizing the battery for the Settings app. To fix:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings (cog icon).
- Choose the Battery. → Optimizing the battery.
- Find in the Settings list and select Without Limits.
Problem 2: In some apps (like Viber or Instagram), the sound is not turned off through system settings.
Solution: These programs can ignore system constraints.
- 📵 Turn off the sound directly in the application settings.
- 🔕 Remove and reinstall the app (sometimes helps).
- 🛡️ Prohibit the application from showing notifications at all (Settings) → Annexes → [Annex] → Notifications → Lock everything down).
Problem 3: After the MIUI update, the notification sound became louder or changed.
Solution: Updates often reset individual audio settings.
- Loudness of notifications in Settings → Sound and vibration → Loudness.
- Selected sound circuit in Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound circuit.
- Setting up specific applications (they could update and reset).
⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (unofficial versions) MIUI) If you're using a non-standard firmware, try to return the official one through Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.