How to make a mounting call on Xiaomi Redmi Note: 5 ways + fix a silent alarm clock

Are you tired of waking up to a sudden alarm clock that makes you jump out of bed? A rising (increasing) bell is the perfect solution for a smooth awakening. On Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones, this feature is not obvious: it is not in standard Android settings, but it is hidden in the MIUI corporate shell. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods – from built-in tools to third-party applications, and also solve the typical problems with the volume of the alarm clock on the Redmi Note 8/9/10/11/12.

Xiaomi is a big deal because it often moves or hides useful features in deep menus, like a scaling call called "Smooth Awakening" or "Scale Volume Up" depending on the version of MIUI. We tested all methods on current firmware (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS) and selected only working solutions. Importantly, some methods require superuser rights (root), but most are available without them.

1. Built-in "Smooth Awakening" function in MIUI

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi added a hidden option to the alarm clock, but not in all regional firmware.

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarm tab and create a new one or select an existing one.
3. Slap the alarm clock, then press the alarm clock.
4. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) → Settings of alarm clock.
5. Look for Smooth Awakening or Gradual Volume Increase.

If this is not the case, your firmware does not support out-of-the-box.

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🌍 Change region to India or Europe (in the developer settings).
• 📦 Install an alternative application (see Section 3).

⚠️ Note: Some of the firmware for Redmi Note 8/9 The "Smooth Awakening" function is not working correctly - the alarm clock can go off quietly. → Sound. → Media volume.

2.Simulation via "Sleep Mode" (for MIUI 13+)

The new MIUI has a sleep mode that indirectly affects the behavior of the alarm clock, and if you activate it, you get not only a growing sound, but also an adaptive darkening of the screen before bedtime.

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Sleep mode.
2. Activate the slider and set the time of off/wake up.
3. In the Settings section of the alarm clock, select the option Smooth lift.

This method works on the Redmi Note 11/12 with MIUI 13/14. Advantage: the system automatically adjusts the volume depending on the sleep phase (if you connect the Mi Band).

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If the MIUI update has lost the Smooth Awaken option, reset the Watch app settings through Settings → Apps → App Management → Watch → Warehouse → Clear the data. This will return the hidden options.

Third-party applications for the building alarm clock

If the built-in methods didn't work, install one of the tested applications. We tested 5 popular options, and the best results were:

For installation:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and grant permissions to Notify and Ignore Battery Optimization.
3. In the alarm settings, look for the Volume Ramp or Gradual Wake-Up section.
4. Set the duration of the increase (recommended 10-15 minutes).

Important: On the Redmi Note with MIUI 12.5 and below, some applications may not run due to aggressive battery optimization.

• 🔋 Add the application to Autostart (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start).
• 🔔 Turn off Adaptive Brightness for the Alarm in the App Settings.

4 Manual creation of mounting sound (for advanced)

If you're willing to work hard, you can create your own alarm clock sound, and you can make it up to a smooth volume increase.

• 🎵 Sound editor (e.g. Audacity on PC).
• 📱 File in format.mp3 or.ogg.
• 🔊 Knowledge of the basic principles of working with sound waves.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Audacity.
2. Import the selected sound (e.g. standard alarm.ogg from Xiaomi).
3. Take the first 30 seconds of the track and apply the Feid In effect. → Fade In).
4. Export the file in MP3 format with a bitrate of 192 kbps.
5. Transfer the file to your phone to /Ringtones/ or /Alarms/.
6. In the alarm settings, select the sound created.

Critical: MIUI cuts the first 2-3 seconds of any user alarm sound. To avoid this, add 5 seconds of silence to the beginning of the track.

Add 5 seconds of silence to the beginning | Apply the effect of Fade In for 30 seconds |Save in MP3 (192 kbps) |Translate to /Alarms/ on the phone | Check the volume at maximum level-->

5. Correcting problems with a silent alarm clock

A frequent complaint of Redmi Note owners is that the alarm goes too quietly, even if the mounting sound is tuned.

For diagnosis:

1. Check if the phone is worth the game mode (Settings → Special features → Game mode).
2. Make sure in Settings → Apps → Hours → Notifications are allowed sounds.
3. Test the alarm clock with headphones – if the sound is normal, the problem is the dynamics.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13.0.4 bug: alarm clock goes silent by 30% if the phone is down. So, put the screen up or use a stand.

6.Alternative ways: Xiaomi smart devices

If the software methods are not satisfied, consider the hardware solutions from Xiaomi:

• 🔔 Mi Smart Clock - alarm clock with smooth magnification of sound and backlight. synced with Redmi Note via Mi Home.
• 🎵 Xiaomi Mi AI Speaker – Supports incremental melodies through voice commands.
• 💡 Yeelight Smart LED Bulb – simulates sunrise 30 minutes before alarm clock.

To set up:

1. Connect the device to the Mi Home app.
2. Create a scene for the morning awakening.
3. Add the action Gradual increase in brightness / sound.
4. Tie the scene to the alarm clock on your phone.

Advantage: Hardware solutions do not depend on optimizing the phone’s battery and work even in Do Not Disturb mode.

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The combination of a software-based, mounting alarm clock (e.g., via Sleep as Android) and a hardware solution (e.g., the Mi Smart Clock) gives the most reliable result – you will wake up even if the phone runs out.

7. Reset the sound settings (if nothing helps)

If all methods have been tried, but the alarm still works abruptly or quietly, reset the sound settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After discharge:

• 🔊 Set the alarm clock volume again in Settings → Sound. → Loudness of alarm clock.
• 🔄 Repeat the mounting sound setting (see section 1 or 3).
• 📱 Check if permissions for alarm clock apps have reset.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 12.0.3 resetting the sound settings can cause the user's alarm clock tunes to disappear.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the increasing alarm clock on Xiaomi