Many Xiaomi smartphone users face a situation where waking up in the morning turns into stress due to a too loud or intrusive signal. This is especially true for the Redmi 9 model, where standard settings can seem excessive. Often device owners forget that the vibration is on by default, and wake up not from the melody, but from the hum of the device on the nightstand.
Solving this problem does not require complex technical manipulations or obtaining root rights. It is enough to correctly configure the system application Watch or change the parameters in the sound menu of the MIUI operating system. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways that will help you set up the ideal wake-up mode without excessive shaking.
It's important to understand that the MIUI shell interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version. However, the logic of system applications has remained the same over the years. We'll look at both standard methods and third-party alarms to cover all of your gadget's use cases.
Turning off vibration in the standard Watch app
The most obvious and frequently used method is to set up directly inside the app you use to set your lift time. Redmi 9 preinstalled standard Xiaomi software, which has its own set of parameters independent of the system's overall sound settings. To change the signal behavior, you need to open the Watch app and go to editing a specific alarm clock.
Click on the arrow or edit icon next to the set time. In the menu that opens, find the audio item. There's often a nuance here: the volume slider and the vibration switch can be in different tabs or combined into one complex control, and you need to find the Vibration option and put it inactive.
☑️ Checking alarm clock settings
Note that if you have multiple alarm clocks, you need to set them up separately, and there's usually no global switch that turns off vibration for all timers at once, in the standard interface, so that the user can flexibly adjust different scenarios, for example, the alarm clock at work can be with vibration, and on the weekend it can only be with music.
⚠️ Note: After updating the operating system MIUI alarm clock settings can reset to factory values. Always check signal settings after a major firmware update of your Redmi 9.
Global Sound and Vibration settings in MIUI
If you use third-party alarm apps or standard settings do not give the desired result, you should consult the system menu. In Xiaomi Redmi 9 there is a section that controls the behavior of the device when incoming calls and notifications, which sometimes affects the alarms of third-party developers. Go to Settings and select the Sound and Vibration section.
Here you'll find a lot of sliders and switches. We're interested in the section related to vibrations on incoming calls or notifications. While there may be no direct connection to the alarm, some widgets and launchers read these global settings. Make sure that Call Vibration or similar options are set up as you like to avoid priority conflicts.
This section also often contains a setup. HD-Disabling the excess audio effects can make the alarm sound cleaner, even if the vibration remains on elsewhere in the system. This is especially true for the Redmi 9, which has a budget vibrator.
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Use of third-party alarm clock applications
A regular app may not meet all the user requirements, especially if you need a complex logic to turn off vibration. There are many alternatives in the Google Play store, such as Alarmy, Sleep Cycle or AMdroid. These programs allow you to flexibly customize profiles, for example, to enable vibration only on odd days or only if the phone is lying down.
If you install an app like this, Android on Redmi 9 will ask for a number of permissions. Be sure to give you access to vibration control and start in the background. Without that, the app could be killed by the energy saving system, and the alarm clock simply won't work. In the app's settings, find the Sound & Vibration section and uncheck the Vibrate item.
- 📱 Alarmy: Allows you to completely turn off vibration and replace it with complex tasks to turn off.
- ⏰ Clock (from Google): Minimalist interface and simple no vibration setting.
- 🌙 Sleep as Android: Professional sleep tracker with detailed tactile response settings.
And the other advantage of using third-party software is that you can create profiles, and you can make a Job profile where the vibration is on, and a Vacation profile where it's off, switching between them in one click, which is much more convenient than going through the alarm system settings every time.
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Third-party alarm applications often have a higher priority in the system than standard ones, which ensures that the signal is triggered even with aggressive energy saving.
Do not disturb mode setting
Xiaomi’s Do Not Disturb mode is a powerful tool that can block vibration not only from calls but also from alarm clocks if it’s not set correctly. Many users activate this mode overnight to keep the phone from vibrating from messenger notifications, but forget to check for alarm exceptions.
Go to the Do Not Disturb mode settings via the Sound and Vibration menu. Find the section responsible for exceptions or allowed applications. Make sure the Watch app or your chosen alarm is added to the exception list. If the alarm clock is on the permitted list, it will emit a sound, but can ignore the vibration settings if there is a global ban on tactile response.
It's also worth checking the schedule of this mode. Sometimes it turns on automatically at certain times and has its own vibration rules that override the settings of the alarm clock itself. In Redmi 9, this is a common cause of vibrations "lost" or, conversely, unexpected appearance.
| Parameter | Impact on alarm clocks | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Vibration on calls | May turn off the alarm clock vibration | Off (if you need silence) |
| Vibration on touch | Doesn't affect the alarm clock. | Choices. |
| Allow alarm clocks | Critical for signal operation | On |
Problems with energy saving and background processes
The MIUI shell is known for its aggressive battery optimization, which can force you to stop things you think are inactive, including the alarm services, and if you notice that the alarm is ringing, but the phone is not vibrating, even though the setting is on, the problem may be limiting background activity.
Go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Find the Watch (or your alarm app) in the list. Select Charge Saving or Auto Start. Set No Limits. This will allow the app to freely operate the vibrator at any time without fear of being “sedated” by the system.
Also, check the permissions. In the same app settings menu, find the permissions section. Make sure that vibration access is allowed. In some Android versions, it's a separate item that can be closed by default to save power.
⚠️ Warning: Don't turn off all background processes indiscriminately. This can cause the alarm to not ring at all, rather than just stop vibrating.
Hardware features of the Redmi 9 vibromotor
The physical aspect is also worth mentioning: The Redmi 9 has a conventional rotary vibrator motor, rather than a more modern linear one (like the flagships), which creates a rather strong but buzzing vibration that can resonate with the surface on which the phone is lying, and sometimes users feel that the vibration is too strong and they want to remove it, although it is about resonance.
If software shutdown is impossible or uncomfortable, try repositioning the phone, put it on a soft cloth or mat to physically extinguish the vibration, and you can use special damper stickers on the back cover that reduce the transmission of vibrations to the table, which is a "grandfather" method, but it works effectively.
In rare cases, the lack of vibration may indicate a malfunction of the motor itself, if there is vibration in other applications (dial, keyboard) and there is no alarm, it is a software problem, if the phone does not vibrate anywhere, the plume may have broken or the component has failed, which requires contacting the service center.
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Try using different alarm clock tunes. Some sound files have low frequencies that make the vibrator work harder. Replacing the track can lower the overall vibration.