How to turn on the speaker on the Xiaomi smartphone: from settings to hardware diagnostics

Why Xiaomi May Not Have a Speaker and How to Fix It

The speaker on Xiaomi smartphones is a key element responsible for playing sound during calls, listening to music or watching videos. If it suddenly stopped working, the problem can be in both software settings and hardware malfunctions, most often users face a lack of sound after a MIUI update, mechanical damage or accidental change of parameters in the menu.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn on the speaker, from basic checks to complex diagnostic procedures. It is important to understand that the algorithm of actions depends on the phone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.), firmware version and even the type of speaker (mono/stereo). For example, on the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra uses a system of two speakers with support for Dolby Atmos, and on the budget Redmi A2 – one monophonic.

Before you start settings, make sure that the problem is not due to external factors: check if the headphones are connected (even wireless Mi True Wireless can block sound), if the Do Not Disturb mode is activated, and if the speaker hole is polluted with dust, these points are often overlooked, spending time looking for complex solutions.

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Basic checks before setting up the speaker

If your Xiaomi speaker doesn’t make sounds, start with a simple action, and in many cases, the problem can be solved in 1-2 minutes.

• 🔊 Check the volume level: press the physical volume button upwards or open the notification bar and move the slider. Sometimes the sound is accidentally reduced to zero.
• 🎧 Turn off the headphones: even if they are not physically connected, the system may "think" they are active.Reboot the phone or insert/remove the headphones several times.
• 📵 Deactivate Do Not Disturb mode: swipe down from the top edge of the screen and make sure the bell icon is not crossed out.
• 🔄 Reboot the device: long press on the power button → «Reboot. This will reset the temporary disruptions of audio drivers.

Pay special attention to the speaker's physical condition. Take a flashlight and inspect the grille on the bottom or top of the phone (depending on the model). If dust is visible, gently clean it with a soft brush or compressed air. On the POCO F5 and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the speakers are symmetrically positioned on the sides of the USB-C port, while on the Mi 11 Lite, only one is on the right.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use sharp objects (toothpicks, needles) to clean the speaker! this can damage the membrane and lead to complete loss of sound.

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If the sound is only lost in certain apps (like YouTube or TikTok), try clearing the app’s cache from the Settings menu → Apps → App Management → [App Name] → Storage → Clear the cache.

Customize the sound through the menu settings Xiaomi

If the basic checks didn't work, move on to manually adjusting the audio settings. MIUI has a few hidden options that can block the speaker:

1. Turn off the Smart Assistant feature for sound: Go to Settings → Sound and Vibration → Smart Assistant and deactivate the Auto Volume Adjustment and Adaptive Sound options. These features sometimes knock down the speaker settings.
2. Check the sound profile: In the same section, Sound and vibration, select "Sound Profile" and set "General" or "On the street." Indoor or Night profiles can limit volume.
3. Reset the sound settings: At the bottom of the Sound and Vibration menu, find Reset Sound and confirm the action. This will return all parameters to factory settings.

Some models (Black Shark 5, POCO F4 GT) have an optional menu for game sound. To open it, go to Settings → Special Features → Sound Effects for games and disable all enhancements if they are active.

Are the headphones in the status line disabled?

Is the volume level set to maximum?

Is the "Do Not Disturb" mode deactivated?

Is the sound profile on "General"?

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Diagnostics of hardware faults dynamics

If the software methods didn't work, the problem could be the physical breakdown of the speaker.

• 🔧 Speaker test via engineering menu: Dial on the phone keyboard code ##4636##, select Audio Test and check the sound playback through the speaker. If there is no sound, hardware malfunction.
• 🎵 Checking through another app: Install a Sound Test or Speaker Test from Google Play and run the test. If the speaker is silent in all tests, it is damaged.
• 🔊 Listening at maximum volume: Turn the music on at full volume and put your ear to the speaker. If you hear wheezing, crackling or intermittent sound, the membrane is damaged.

On Xiaomi models with dual speakers (such as the Mi 10T Pro or Redmi K50), check both speakers separately. Often only one fails, and the second one continues to work, in which case the sound will be quiet and unbalanced.

⚠️ Warning: If the speaker starts wheezing after a phone drop or moisture hits, don't try to repair it yourself! opening the case without special tools can damage the plume or microphone.

Resetting phone settings as a last resort

If all previous methods failed and the speaker still doesn't work, you'll have to reset the phone back to factory settings, which will delete all user data, but return the system to its original state, eliminating any software failures.

Before discharge, it is mandatory:

1. Create a backup of data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local backup.
2. Remember or write down the username and password from the Mi Account account - after the reset, authorization will be required.
3. Remove the memory card (if any) as it can be formatted.

To perform the discharge:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select “Erase all data” and confirm the action.
3. Wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After the reset, check the speaker before you restore the backup. If the sound comes up, the problem was the software conflict. If it doesn't, the hardware malfunction.

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Resetting fixes 90% of software problems with sound, but does not help with physical breakdowns of the speaker or plume. If there is no sound after reset, contact the service.

Features of the speaker on gaming smartphones Black Shark

Black Shark series smartphones (such as Black Shark 5 Pro or Black Shark 4S) have a unique sound system optimized for gaming, where speakers work in tandem with Shark Space technology, which can block sound under certain conditions, to turn on the speaker on Black Shark:

• 🎮 Turn off Game Sound mode: Press the Shark button (physical button on the sidebar) → Select "Sound settings» → deactivate «3D-play-off».
• 🔇 Check Shark Space settings: Open the Shark Space app → «Sound effects» → Set up a "Standard mode».
• 🔊 Activate stereo speakers: In Settings → Enable the option of Double Speaker (only available on dual speaker models).

Black Shark also has a “Silent Mode for Streaming” feature that automatically turns off speakers when you connect to Twitch or YouTube. To deactivate it, go to Settings → Special Features → Streamer Mode and turn off the option.

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