Notification Vibration on Xiaomi: How to Set Up, Disable, or Change Intensity

The vibration response to notifications in Xiaomi smartphones is one of those little things that greatly affect the user experience. Some prefer complete silence, some need barely noticeable returns, and some want the phone to literally “shake” with every message. In MIUI (branded shell Xiaomi) the vibration setting is hidden in an unobvious way, and these parameters do not always work predictably — especially after system updates or resets.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to control vibration, from basic settings in the audio menu to hidden parameters for individual applications. Separately, we will focus on the typical problems — why vibration may not work on the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5, how to return tactile response after upgrading to MIUI 14, and what to do if the phone vibrates randomly without notifications. All instructions are relevant for models 2020-2026, but taking into account the features of different versions of the firmware.

Where to find vibration settings in MIUI

Unlike iOS or pure Android, MIUI has vibration options spread across several sections, with the main settings hidden in the audio menu, but there are additional options for keyboards or system notifications.

To open the main menu:

1. Go to Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Select the Sound and Vibration section.
3. Scroll down to the Vibration block.

Here you will see three key points:

• 📱 Touch vibration – response to screen clicks (not to be confused with notifications!).
• 🔔 Notification Vibration is the Primary Parameter We Are Interested in.
• 🎵 Sound profile – here you can bind the vibration to specific modes (for example, turn it off in Do Not Disturb»).

If you have a Xiaomi 13T or another model with MIUI 14, the menu may look different — some items are moved to the subsection Additional settings.

Step-by-step setting vibration for notifications

The vibration-enabled algorithm depends on the version of MIUI, and below is a universal instruction that will work for most devices, including Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi’s flagship models.

For MIUI 12/13:

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Slip on the notification vibration.
3. Choose one of the options: 🔄 Always Vibration at Any Notifications. 🔕 Only in silent mode – vibration only works if the sound is turned off. ❌ Disconnected – vibration completely off.

Vibration intensity

For MIUI 14:

In the new version, the path has changed a little:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Additional settings.
2. Select Notification Vibration.
3. Activate the Vibration switch at notifications.
4. Click Vibration Style to select a pattern (e.g. Standard, Rhythmic, or Short).

Important! On some models (e.g. POCO F4), the Vibration Style option may not be available. This is not a mistake - budget devices often simplify the settings menu.

Individual settings for applications

MIUI allows you to assign unique vibration settings to each app, which is handy if you want WhatsApp to vibrate strongly and Instagram to barely notice.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the application you want (such as Telegram).
3. Slap the Notice.
4. Turn on the Vibration switch (if any).
5. Press the Vibration Style to select the intensity.

If there's no Vibration, then the application is using system settings.

• 🔧 Try to update the app on Google Play.
• 📱 Reinstall it (sometimes helps reset notification settings).
• ⚙️ Check if the vibration is blocked by Do Not Disturb or Saving Charge.

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If vibration only works for SMS, but not for instant messengers, check permissions for applications in Settings → Privacy → Permissions → Vibration.

Vibration problems: why it doesn’t work and how to fix it

Most often, the vibration stops working after you update the system, reset your settings, or install custom firmware, and here are the typical reasons and solutions:

A critical feature of MIUI 14 is that after upgrading to this version, some users reset their vibration settings for third-party applications, so to return them, you will have to manually go to the settings of each messenger and re-enable the vibration.

⚠️ If the vibration doesn't work even after all the manipulations, check the physical condition of the phone. AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro) sometimes departs the plume of the vibrator – this requires repair.

Hidden vibration settings: what can be changed through the engineering menu

For advanced users, MIUI has hidden vibration options that are not displayed in the standard interface, and they are accessed through the Engineering Menu (CIT).

How to get there:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code ##4636##
3. Select Phone Information (or Testing on some models).
4. Scroll down to the Vibration block.

You can set it up here:

• 🔊 Amplitude of vibration (from 1 to 100).
• ⏱️ Duration (in milliseconds).
• 🎵 Vibration patterns (e.g., intermittent or wavy rhythm).

Warning: changing the parameters in the engineering menu can lead to unstable operation of the phone. It is not recommended to set values above 80 for amplitude - this increases the load on the vibrator motor and reduces its life.

How to Turn Off Vibration (Including Tactile Response)

If the vibration is annoying -- for example, you use your phone in a quiet room or at night -- you can turn it off globally.

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Turn it off: 🔕 Notification vibration 📱 Vibration upon touch (tactile response) 🎹 Keyboard vibration (if any)

Sound profile

No sound.

On some models (for example, Redmi 9A) the vibration of the keyboard is set separately - in the settings of the keyboard itself (Gboard or MIUI Keyboard).

⚠️ Attention! If you've turned off the vibration, but the phone still vibrates when you make calls, check the settings in the Phone app. There's a separate setting called Vibration that doesn't depend on the general settings.

Vibration on smart watches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

If you have a Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch or another gadget from the Mi Fit ecosystem, setting the vibration for notifications there works differently.

• 📱 Notifications from the phone to the watch are transmitted via the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp for new models).
• 🔔 Vibration is configured in the Profile menu → Notifications → Vibration settings.
• ⚡ Vibration intensity on smartwatches is not regulated – only on/off.

To ensure that the vibration on the bracelet works correctly:

1. Make sure that the phone is enabled to transmit notifications in Mi Fitness.
2. In the bracelet settings, activate Vibration at notifications.
3. Check whether the phone is not worth it in Do not disturb mode - this blocks the transmission of notifications to the gadget.

On the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and other new models, the vibration can be set separately for different types of notifications (calls, messages, reminders).

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On Xiaomi smartwatches, the vibration only works when connected to a phone via Bluetooth. If communication is interrupted, notifications will not be duplicated on the gadget.

FAQ: Frequent questions about vibration on Xiaomi