How to completely or temporarily turn off the sound on Xiaomi devices: smartphones, TVs, smart watches

The sound signals on Xiaomi devices can be useful, but they can sometimes become a source of annoyance — whether it’s annoying notifications in the middle of the night, the sudden sound of an in-app advertisement, or an unexpected call during an important event. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to control the sound, from a complete shutdown to flexible settings for individual situations.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for turning off audio on different Xiaomi devices, from MIUI 14 and HyperOS smartphones to Mi TVs and Mi Band smartwatches. You’ll learn how to quickly silence a device using hardware buttons, adjust silent mode through menus, use gestures or even schedule automatic shutdowns on a schedule. Particular emphasis is placed on nuances that are often overlooked in standard instructions, such as why sometimes the sound returns on its own or how to turn off system signals without affecting the media.

All methods have been tested on the current firmware of 2026 and work on most models, including the Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13, POCO F6, as well as the Xiaomi TV A Pro and Mi TV Q2 series. If your device is older than 2020, some menu items may be slightly different - in this case, pay attention to alternative ways.

1. Quickly shutting down the sound with hardware buttons

The most versatile way to silence a Xiaomi smartphone is to use physical buttons, which works even if the screen is locked or the device is frozen (assuming it responds to presses).

• 🔇 Down Volume button: Press and hold the lower part of the volume button (with speaker icon) for 1-2 seconds. The No Sound indicator (cross-over bell icon) will appear on the screen).
• 📱 Button combination: On some models (e.g, POCO X6) It's a combination of Volume Down. + Hold both buttons for 3 seconds until vibrations appear.
• 🔄 Mode Switching: A brief press on the volume button calls up a panel where you can select No Sound, Vibration or Sound.

On Xiaomi TVs, the hardware shutdown works differently: the volume button on the remote only mutes the sound to a minimum, but does not translate into completely silent mode.

If the buttons don’t respond, check:

• 🔋 Is the battery not discharged (at a charge level below 5%, some functions are turned off).
• 🛠️ Is the button mechanically damaged (relevant for devices after falls).
• 🔄 Do not disturb with priority rules (it can block the change in volume).

2. Turn off the sound through the MIUI/HyperOS settings

To fine-tune the sound (e.g., turning off only notifications or system signals), you'll have to go to the menu. The path may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the general logic is retained:

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to Sound and Vibration (HyperOS may refer to Sounds and Tactile Sensations).
3. In Sound Modes, select: No Sound – All Signals Shut Down; Vibration – Sound is Disabled, but the device vibrates at notifications; Do Not Disturb – Flexible settings with exceptions (e.g., allow calls from selected contacts).

On Xiaomi TVs, the way is different:

1. On the remote, press Settings.
2. Select Sound. → Sound modes.
3. Activate the option to Turn off the sound (the speaker icon with cross-out).

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If the coup gesture doesn’t work, check if it conflicts with other features, such as automatically rotating the screen. Turn off unnecessary gestures in Settings → Additional → Gestures

4. Automatically switch off the sound on schedule

Xiaomi's Do Not Disturb feature allows you to set up automatic shutdowns at a given time -- ideal for sleep, work meetings or training sessions.

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the switch on schedule.
3. Set the start and end times of quiet mode (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
4. In the Exclusions section, select which signals are allowed to be missed (for example, alarm clocks or calls from favorites).

On Xiaomi TVs, a similar feature is called a sleep timer and is located in Settings → System → Sleep Timer. It turns off not only the sound, but the screen after a given time.

⚠️ Note: If you use third-party audio blocking apps (such as MacroDroid or Tasker), they may conflict with the Do Not Disturb system mode. Before setting up your automatic schedule, turn off tasks in these applications related to sound.

5. Disconnecting the sound for individual applications

You don't always have to turn off the sound completely -- sometimes you just have to turn off one annoying app. In MIUI and HyperOS, this is done through the notification settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want (like TikTok or Instagram).
3. Go to Notifications.
4. Turn off the Sound or Sound Notifications switch.

For system sounds (bell, alarm clock, keyboard):

• 🔔 The sound of the bell: Settings → Sound. → The sound of the bell → Choose No Sound.
• ⏰ Alarm clock: In the Watch app, turn off the sound for a specific alarm clock.
• ⌨️ Keyboard: Settings → Additionally. → Language and input → Gboard keyboard → Settings → Pressed sound.

On Xiaomi TVs, you can only turn off audio for YouTube or Netflix through their own settings (usually in the play menu).

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Turning off the sound for individual applications does not affect system notifications (for example, low battery charge).

6. Resetting the sound settings to factory

If the sound is unpredictable (it turns on, doesn't turn off or gets distorted), resetting the audio settings can help, and it doesn't affect personal data, but it brings all the parameters back to the "out of the box" state.

1. Open Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset sound settings (some models are called Reset all settings – then the sound will reset along with other parameters).
3. Confirm the action with a password or pattern lock.

After discharge:

• 🔊 The sound will return to its standard values (usually Sound or Vibration).
• 📱 All exceptions in the mode Do not disturb will be removed.
• 🎵 Custom call melodies will reset to standard.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs, resetting the audio settings often results in resetting all image parameters (brightness, contrast.

7.Switch off the sound on smartwatches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

The Mi Watch and the Mi Band also have the ability to make sounds — call notifications, alarms, inactivity reminders — and can be turned off via the Mi Fitness app (formerly Zepp Life):

1. Open the Mi Fitness app and connect to the device.
2. Go to Profile → Device → Notifications.
3. Turn off the switches: Audible notifications (for all signals), alarm (separately for each), goal reminders (steps, sleep, pulse).

On the Mi Band 7/8, you can turn off the sound directly from the bracelet:

1. Scroll through the screen to the Settings menu (cog icon).
2. Select Notifications → Sound.
3. Activate No Sound or Vibration Only mode.

Solution: Disable automatic updates for system applications in Settings → Apps → Auto Update and add the Settings app to battery optimization exceptions.