How to reduce the sound of notifications on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 12-14

The sound of notifications on Xiaomi can be a real problem: too loud alarms, messages on Telegram or WhatsApp distract at the most inopportune moment. This is especially noticeable at night or at important meetings, when the smartphone suddenly makes a piercing sound at full volume. Fortunately, in the firmware of MIUI there are several ways to adjust the volume of notifications – from basic regulators to hidden functions for power users.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods to reduce the sound of notifications on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, including settings for individual applications, Do Not Disturb mode and even manual editing of system files (for advanced ones). All instructions are relevant for MIUI 12, 13 and 14 and are tested on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5 models. If you are tired of annoying sounds, read on.

1. Basic notification volume setting in MIUI

The easiest way to reduce the sound of notifications is to use standard volume controls in MIUI, but many users don't know that the system has separate sliders for calls, media and notifications.

Open the quick settings panel with your finger down the screen, and here you'll see the volume icon -- tap it, and you'll see a window with three sliders.

• 🔔 Call – the volume of incoming calls;
• 🎵 Multimedia – sound in games, video, music;
• ⚠️ Notifications – signals of messages, alarm clock, system alerts.

Move the Notification slider to the left to turn down the volume. Note: this regulator affects all notifications at once, including system notifications.

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If the notification volume slider is missing, upgrade your MIUI to the latest version or check the settings in the Sound and Vibration section (see next section).

An important nuance: on some models (such as the Xiaomi 12T), the notification slider may be hidden. In this case, use an alternative method through Settings → Sound and Vibration. Also remember that the physical volume buttons on the sidebar of the smartphone by default only regulate media, not notifications!

2. Separate volume setting for each application

If you are annoyed by notifications from a particular messenger (for example, Viber or Instagram), but you want to leave loud signals from the user SMS or Gmail, use custom settings. MIUI This is done through the Notification Menu:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification management.
2. Select the app you want to reduce (e.g. Telegram).
3. Slip on the item "Notification Sound."
4. In the window that opens, select Quiet, No Sound or adjust Custom Sound to a lower volume.

For some apps (like WhatsApp), you can also turn off the vibration or set notification priority. If the desired app is not listed, check if its notifications are blocked in the Android settings (Special Access → Notifications section).

3.Do Not Disturb Mode and Silence Schedule

If you need to completely turn off the sound of notifications for a certain time (for example, at night or during a meeting), use Do Not Disturb. MIUI he's flexible:

• 🌙 Manual mode: fast activation through the notification panel (icon "bell with cross-out»).
• ⏰ Schedule: Automatic time-out of sound (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
• 📱 Exceptions: Allow sound for important contacts or applications (e.g. alarm clocks).

To set up the schedule:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Activate the switch on schedule.
3. Please indicate the beginning and end of the “quiet mode”.
4. In the Rules section, select which notifications to block (sound, vibration, LED).

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO X3, Redmi 9A) Do Not Disturb mode can reset after rebooting. To avoid this, update your firmware or use third-party applications like Do Not Disturb Scheduler.

4. Hidden sound settings in MIUI (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use hidden MIUI settings, for example, there's a separate regulator for system notifications (updates, errors, etc.) that doesn't show up in the main menu.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → For developers.
4. Find the Volume of System Notifications and reduce the value.

Another way is to edit the system file. mixer_paths.xml, It's a risky method that requires root rights and data backups. Wrong changes can cause you to lose sound completely! If you're ready to experiment, do it like this:

1. Install a file manager with root support (e.g., Root Explorer).




2 Go down the path /system/vendor/etc/ and find the file mixer_paths.xml.




3. Open it in the text editor and find the lines with the parameters:




<path name="notification">




<ctl name="PRIMARY_VOLUME" value="70"/>




4. Reduce the value (for example, by 30) and save the file.




5. Reboot the smartphone.

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Editing system files can disrupt MIUI. Before making changes, back up through Settings → Additional → Backup!

5. Third-party applications for fine-tuning sound

If you don't like the built-in MIUI tools, try third-party tools.

• 🎛️ Set the volume for each type of notification separately;
• 📊 Create sound profiles (house, work, night);
• 🔇 Automatically reduce volume depending on time or location.

The best apps for Xiaomi:

Check reviews before installing – some applications may conflict with MIUI 14. Also note permissions: if the utility requests access to Special Features or Overlays over other windows, it is normal for audio management.

Check compatibility with your version MIUI|Create a Recovery Point (TWRP or Mi Recovery)|Read the reviews about job stability|Set exceptions for important notifications-->

6. Hardware problems: when settings don't help

If the notifications remain loud despite all the settings, the problem may be in the hardware of the smartphone.

• 🔊 Faulty speaker: Physical damage or dust clogging leads to sound distortion and apparent "loudness».
• 🔋 Failure of the audio chip: after falling or getting moisture, the chip may not process signals correctly.
• 📱 Problems after firmware: unofficial or "raw" versions MIUI sometimes resetting sound settings.

To diagnose the problem:

1. Check the sound in the headphones – if the volume is normal, the problem is in the dynamics.
2. Run the audio test through the engineering menu (#4636## → Phone Information → Speaker Test).
3. Reset the sound settings to factory (Settings → System → Resetting → Resetting sound settings).

⚠️ Note: If the smartphone was in a wet environment, do not try to disassemble it yourself - contact oxidation may worsen).

On Xiaomi models with stereo speakers (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, POCO F4 GT), the problem may lie in the non-synchronous operation of the two speakers, in which case calibration through an engineering menu or flashing will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the sound of notifications on Xiaomi