The standard notification sounds on Xiaomi get annoying over time — too loud, monotonous, or just bored. Fortunately, MIUI makes it easy to replace them with both system tunes and your own audio files. But not everyone knows where to look for these settings: different versions of the firmware may have different paths, and some options are hidden in non-obvious menus.
In this article, you will find 3 proven ways to change the sound of notifications – from a basic selection of standard ringtones to install custom tunes through the file system. We will also discuss common issues (such as why new audio is not being used) and give recommendations on optimal audio file formats. POCO on MIUI 12, 13 and 14.
Method 1: Selection of sound from standard MIUI tunes
The easiest method is to use built-in ringtones, which have over 20 in MIUI, including classic signals and tunes from Xiaomi, to change the sound:
- Open the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
- Go to the default notifications (or the notification sound in the older versions).
- Select your favorite tune from the list and click OK.
If you don't have the right sound, you can pre-download additional ringtones through the Themes (Sounds section). Please note that some tunes are system-based, and if you change the theme, they may disappear.
⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F3, Redmi Note 10 Pro after update to update MIUI 14 standard sounds can be reset. This is a firmware bug, and only manually reinstalling the melody will help.
Method 2: Install custom notification sound
If you want to use your own melody (like a song or a unique signal), you have to work a little harder. MIUI supports audio files in.mp3,.wav and.ogg formats, but with limitations:
- 🎵 Length: no more than 30 seconds (otherwise it will cut automatically).
- 📏 File size: up to 1 MB for stable operation.
- 🔊 Volume: Normalize the sound in the audio editor so there is no distortion.
Installation instructions:
- Place the audio file in the Ringtones or Notifications folder on the internal drive (create it if not).
- Go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Default Notifications.
- Your file will appear in the list – select it.
Cut the file to 30 seconds
Convert to MP3 (bitrate 128 kbit/s)
Rename it to Latin (without spaces)
Put it in the Notifications folder-->
Important: files with Cyrillic names or spaces may not appear in the list. Use only the Latin alphabet and the underline symbol (e.g., use the Latin alphabet, my_sound.mp3).
Method 3: Separately adjusting sounds for applications
MIUI can assign unique sounds to individual messengers or social networks, which is convenient if you want to distinguish notifications from WhatsApp and Telegram by melody.
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the application you want (for example, Viber).
- Go to Notifications. → Sound.
- Assign a melody (standard or custom).
Not all apps support this feature – some (like Instagram) ignore the system settings and use their own sounds, in which case only disabling notifications in the app itself will help.
| Annex | Support for custom sounds | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Yes. | You can set up separately for messages and calls | |
| Telegram | Yes. | Sounds are assigned to each chat |
| Viber | Yes. | Notification permission required |
| No. | It only uses embedded sounds. |
Problems and Solutions: Why Notifications Are Not Changing
Sometimes, after a change of tune, the old sound continues to play, and the reasons and ways of correcting it are:
- 🔄 Notification cache: Reboot phone - it will reset temporary files.
- 📵 Do Not Disturb Mode: Check if it is included in Settings → Sounds.
- 🔕 Application settings: Some messengers (such as Signal) have their own sound in the chat settings.
- 📱 Update MIUI: After the firmware update, sounds can be reset - assign them again.
What if the notification sound is completely gone?
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi. K50 s MIUI 14 has a bug that prevents custom sounds from being applied to notifications from system applications (e.g. Security).The solution is to use standard tunes or wait for a patch.
Optimal sound and sound sources for Xiaomi
To make custom sound reproduced without distortion, follow the recommendations:
- 🎧 Format:.mp3 (preferably) or.wav (for better quality).
- 📊 Bitrate: 128-192 kbps (above – redundant for notifications).
- 🔊 Volume: normalize to -16 LUFS (via Audacity).
- ⏱️ Length: 1-5 seconds (long files are cropped and may sound ugly).
Where to download the appropriate sounds:
- 🌐 Zedge – Free Ringtones and Notifications.
- 🎵 Freesound – library of sound effects (registration required).
- 📱 Topics MIUI: In the section Sounds have exclusive tunes for Xiaomi.
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Before downloading the sound to your phone, check it on your PC: some files may contain hidden high-frequency noises that are annoying when played frequently.
How to return standard notification sounds
If you are disappointed with the experiments with custom tunes, you can return the original settings in two ways:
- Through the sound menu: Go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Default Notifications. Select any standard sound (e.g. MIUI Ring).
- Reset audio settings: Open Settings → System → Reset settings. Select Reset audio settings (does not affect other data).
On some models (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi 9T) after reset, you may need to reboot to make the changes take effect. If standard sounds are gone from the list, update the firmware or install them through the Themes.
Additional settings: vibration and LED-indicator
The notification sound is just a part of the alerts, and you can configure other settings in MIUI.
- 📳 Vibration: The Path: Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Notification vibrations: Recommended mode: Short vibration (to save battery life).
- 🔴 LED-indicator (if available on the model): Path: Settings → Screen. → Blinking indicator: Color can be assigned separately for each application.
- 🔔 Priority of notifications: Path: Settings → Notifications → Priority of notifications: Allows you to turn off the sound for unimportant alerts (e.g. from games).
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In the models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13) LED-The indicator is often replaced by the Always-on Display function. To enable blinking, you may need to turn off the display. AOD In Settings → Screen.