How to turn down the volume of the speaker on Xiaomi: all working methods

Are you tired of being heard too loudly, even at a low volume level, or is your Xiaomi speaker a megaphone that keeps your phone away from your ear? This problem is familiar to many owners of the brand's smartphones, from budget Redmis to flagship Mis and POCOs. The reasons can vary from factory settings to hardware features of the model.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can reduce the volume of a speaker, from standard settings to hidden menu functions and third-party utilities, how to adjust the sound without loss of quality, why some methods don't work on all models, and what to do if the problem lies in the hardware, and how to avoid the typical errors that can lead to a break in the speaker.

Why is the speaker on Xiaomi too loud?

Before you start settings, it is important to understand why the volume during calls exceeds the comfortable level.

• 🔊 Factory settings MIUI: The default firmware often overstates the volume of the speaker for better audibility in noisy conditions.
• 📱 Hardware features of the model: Some Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) equipped with powerful speakers that are difficult to calibrate accurately programmatically.
• 🔄 Firmware updates: After update MIUI The sound settings may be reset or changed.
• 🛠️ Dynamic damage: If the volume becomes inadequately high after falling or getting moisture, the problem may be mechanical.

Interestingly, on some models (such as the Xiaomi Mi 11), the volume of the speaker is tied to the overall level of media sound, which means that if you listen to music at full volume, then the sound will be maximum during the call - even if the regulator in the call settings is at a minimum.

Method 1: Standard MIUI settings

So, to start with, the simplest thing is to check the basic settings, and in most cases, the problem is solved without installing additional applications.

Open the Settings app and go to the Sound and Vibration section, and we're interested in two things.

1. Loudness of the call – regulates the sound level of incoming calls.
2. Volume (or Loudness during a call) is directly responsible for the sound in the speaker during a conversation.

Make sure both sliders are at a minimum level. If the conversation volume option is not available, then on your model it is controlled through the engineering menu (more on this below).

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On some MIUI firmware, the option is hidden. Try searching through the search bar in the settings (the magnifier icon at the top of the screen).

If the volume hasn't changed after the settings change, try restarting your smartphone. Sometimes the changes only apply after the reboot.

Method 2: Engineering Menu (Engineer Mode)

If the standard settings didn't work, you'll have to go to the engineering menu, which is a hidden section where you can fine-tune the hardware settings, and be careful, because the wrong changes here can cause your phone to malfunction.

To open the engineering menu, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636### (or #36446337## for new models).
3. Select the Hardware Testing option → Audio.

Depending on the model, the interface may differ. Look for sections like:

• Normal Mode (normal mode)
• Headset Mode (Headset Mode)
• Loud Speaker Mode (Public Speaker Mode)
• Earphone Mode (Hearphone Mode)

We're interested in Normal Mode, which is a conversational speaker, and you can change the following parameters here:

When you change the settings, press Set and check the volume during the test call. If the sound is gone, return the settings to the place.

Method 3: Applications for volume control

If manual settings fail, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, allowing you to flexibly control the sound level, including for a conversational speaker.

The best applications for this task:

• 🔧 Volume Booster & Equalizer – allows you to separately adjust the volume of calls, media and notifications.
• 🎛️ Precision Volume – offers precise setup in 1 increments%.
• 📱 SoundAssistant (from Samsung, but it works on Xiaomi) – advanced sound profiles.

Install one of the applications (e.g. Precision Volume) and follow the instructions:

Download and install the app from Google Play|Open the section "Call volume"|Move the slider left to reduce volume |Save changes and make a test call-->

Please note that some applications require permission to change system settings. Open Android settings after installation, go to Apps → Permissions Management → Change system settings and enable access for the selected utility.

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Third-party apps may conflict with MIUI. If you have sound problems (such as distortions) after using them, uninstall the program and restart the phone.

Method 4: Resetting the sound settings

If all the previous methods didn't work, maybe the problem is that the system settings are wrong, and then resetting the sound settings to the factory settings will help.

For this:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings (or Resetting All Settings if the first item is not available).
3. Confirm the action.

After reset, check the volume of the speaker, and if the problem persists, it is not related to the software settings.

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Before reset, record the current sound settings (volume levels for media, alarm, notifications) to quickly restore them later.

Method 5: Hardware inspections and repairs

If none of the software methods worked, it could be a hardware malfunction.

• 🔍 Contamination speaker: Dust, pile or moisture could get into the speaker grille, causing the sound to become louder or distorted.
• 💥 Damage after falling: Blows can shift the speaker's membrane, resulting in increased volume.
• 🔌 Problems with the plume: Oxidation or break of contacts on the plume speaker.

For diagnosis:

1. Illuminate the speaker with a flashlight into the grille - if dust is visible, gently clean it with a soft brush.
2. Call from your phone to another phone and listen to your voice, and if it's distorted or too quiet, the problem may be the microphone, not the speaker.
3. Connect headphones – if they have normal volume, but in dynamics is not, the problem is definitely in it.

If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to contact the service center. Self-repair speaker without experience can lead to complete loss of sound.

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On IP53-protected models (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), disassembling the case will void the warranty. Check its status in the Mi Service app before repairing.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to reduce the volume of a speaker, users often make mistakes that only exacerbate the problem, and here are the most common ones:

• ⚠️ Too much lowering of the level in the engineering menu: If you set the level=0, the speaker can shut down completely. Always change the values gradually.
• ⚠️ Using "sound amplifiers": Applications like Volume Booster often only increase the volume, but they can't reduce it.
• ⚠️ Ignoring updates MIUI: New firmware versions can fix sound bugs. Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Another common mistake is to try to clean the speaker with sharp objects, which almost always damages the membrane. If the speaker is contaminated, use only a soft brush or compressed air (a canister to clean the equipment).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) A3 or POCO F1) Changing the parameters in the engineering menu can block access to the 4G-If your mobile phone is missing after settings, reset the network to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

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