How to remove the notification sound on Xiaomi Redmi: the complete guide

Notification sounds on Xiaomi Redmi can be a real problem, especially if you get dozens of alerts a day. Constant signals from messengers, social networks or system warnings distract from work, interfere with sleep and drain the battery. Fortunately, the MIUI shell offers several ways to manage audible alerts - from a complete shutdown to fine-tuning for each application.

In this article, we will discuss all possible methods: how to temporarily mute notifications using the Do Not Disturb mode, how to turn off the sound for specific programs (for example, WhatsApp or WhatsApp). VK), And even how to adjust the vibration instead of the sound signal, and we'll focus on the nuances for different versions. MIUI (12, 13, 14) popular models of Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and POCO. If you are tired of the noise, read on!

1. completely disable the sound of notifications through the system settings

The most radical way is to turn off the sound for all notifications at once, which is fine if you want silence for several hours (for example, during a sleep or an important event), in MIUI, this is done through the audio settings menu:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the section Sound and vibration.
3. Select the Notification item.
4. Move the slider Notification Sound to the Off position.

After that, all notifications will come without sound, but with vibration (if it is on).To return the sound, repeat the same steps and activate the slider back.

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If notifications stopped coming after the sound was turned off, check the Permissions → Autorun for critical applications (for example, instant messengers).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro) after upgrading to MIUI Notification 14 may be in the submenu Additional. If you do not find an option, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen).

2.Do Not Disturb Mode: Temporary Cutoff of Sound

Do Not Disturb (or DND) allows you to turn off notification sounds for a given amount of time, which is convenient for meetings, movies or nighttime sleep.

• 📱 Through the notification panel: swipe down from the top edge of the screen and click on the Do Not Disturb icon (the bell icon with cross-outs).
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Settings → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.

In the menu, you can set up Do not disturb:

• 🕒 Schedule: Automatic time switching on (for example, 23:00 to 7:00).
• 🔕 Exceptions: Allow calls from selected contacts or alarm clocks.
• 📵 Type of lock: Turn off only sounds or vibrations.

Redmi with MIUI 13/14 in Do Not Disturb mode has the option Priority Notifications – it allows you to skip sounds from selected applications (for example, work mail) even when active DND.

3. Disconnecting the sound for individual applications

If you are annoyed by notifications from specific programs (such as TikTok or games), they can be turned off selectively.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Choose the appropriate app (such as Instagram).
3. Press Notifications.
4. Turn off the Sound slider or Show notifications (if you want to remove them completely).

At MIUI 14, the path changed a bit:

Settings → Notifications and Status Bar → Notification Management → [Select App]

Open the app settings | Go to Notifications | Turn off sound or vibration | Check for exceptions for important alerts-->

Note that some apps (like Viber or Telegram) have their own notification settings inside the program, and they should be checked if the system changes didn’t work.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Notification settings may be reset. If the sounds come back on their own, repeat the setting or check the permissions for the application in the Auto Run section.

4. Customize sounds for system notifications

In addition to applications, Xiaomi Redmi also hears system notifications: low battery power, Wi-Fi connection, synchronization errors, etc. These can also be turned off or replaced with vibration.

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → System sounds.
2. Turn off sliders in front of unnecessary alerts (such as Charging or Screen Locking).
3. For other notifications, click on the line (such as Notifications) and select No Sound or Vibration Only.

On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+), system sounds are located in the section Additional settings → System sounds. If you do not find an option, search by settings.

5. Use of sound profiles (MIUI 12 and later)

MIUI 12/13/14 has audio profiles, pre-configured combinations of settings for different situations, such as creating a profile for social media with social media sounds turned off or a profile for a house with complete silence at night, to customize the profile:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound profiles.
2. Select an existing profile or create a new one (click Add).
3. Set up the parameters: 🔔 Notification sound (on/off) 📞 The sound of the bell 🔊 Media sound 🕹️ Vibration.

Save and activate the profile.

Sound profiles are automatically reset after the phone is restarted - this is a MIUI 13 bug that still hasn't been patched in some regional firmware.To avoid problems, check the active profile after updates or reboots.

Problems and Solutions: Why doesn't the sound go off?

Sometimes, even after all the settings, the notifications keep going, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

• 🔄 App cache: Clear the cache for a program whose sounds do not turn off. → Annexes → [Annex] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📥 Update MIUI: After the system update, the settings may reset.
• 🚫 Permissions: Make sure the application does not have permission to Change System Settings (Permissions section).
• 🔊 Third-party launchers: If you use an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher), it can override sounds.

If the problem persists, try resetting the sound settings:

Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings → Resetting sound settings →

⚠️ Note: On Redmi with custom firmware (like LineageOS), the path to settings may be different. If you use unofficial software, look for options in the Sound & Vibration section or check with the firmware developers.

7. Alternative methods: third-party applications

If standard MIUI tools don't work, you can use third-party notification management tools. Here are the proven options:

• 🛡️ Do Not Disturb Scheduler: Allows you to flexibly adjust your schedule for Do Not Disturb mode (for example, weekdays only from 9:00 to 18:00).
• 🔔 Notification History Log: Keeps a notification log and allows you to block sounds for specific types of alerts.
• 🔇 Silent Mode Widget: Adds a widget to the home screen for quick switching between sound profiles.

Before installing, check the app reviews and permissions — some utilities may collect notification data. Also remember that after an Android or MIUI update, third-party programs may stop working correctly.

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Third-party notification management applications require Notification access rights, without which they cannot block sounds.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off the sound of notifications