How to turn on and configure equalizer on Xiaomi smartphones: the full guide

Do you want to improve the sound of music or video on your Xiaomi smartphone, but do not know how to activate the built-in equalizer? In this article, we will discuss in detail all the ways to turn on and adjust sound parameters on devices with firmware MIUI — From budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi 13/14. You will learn where the equalizer is in the system, how to adjust it to different genres of music and why it may not work on some models.

The equalizer in Xiaomi smartphones allows you to adjust the frequency characteristics of the sound by amplifying bass, improving average frequencies or smoothing high. This is especially useful when listening to music through headphones or external speakers. However, many users face the problem: the equalizer is either missing in the settings or resets after rebooting, we will tell you how to solve these problems and achieve the perfect sound.

Where is the equalizer on Xiaomi: official ways to include

In most smartphones, Xiaomi equalizer is built into the system application Mi Music (Mi Music) or Sound Settings. MIUI And the models of the device. Let's look at the standard access paths:

On devices with MIUI 12-14 (including the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11T/12/13) The equalizer is usually available through:

• 🎵 The app "Mi Music": Open the player → Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Choose the Equalizer.
• 🔊 Sound settings: Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality → equalizer.
• 🎧 When connecting headphones: In some models, the equalizer is activated automatically when wired or wireless headphones are connected.

If your smartphone doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, it could be due to:

• 📱 Cut-down version MIUI For budget models (e.g. Redmi) A1/A2 or POCO C-series).
• 🔄 Update firmware, after which the function was removed (relevant for some regional versions).
• 🛠️ Custom firmware, where the equalizer is disabled by developers.

Step-by-step: how to turn on the equalizer through "Mi Music"

The most reliable way to activate the equalizer is to use the standard Mi Music app.

1. Open the Mi Music app (if not, install it from Google Play or App Gallery).
2. Run any track.
3. Click on the icon three dots (⋮) top-right.
4. In the drop-down menu, select the Equator.
5. Activate the switch at the top of the screen.
6. Select one of the preset profiles (Rock, Pop, Jazz, etc.) or set up the sliders manually.

If the equalizer does not save settings after closing the application, try:

Save Preset manually (Save button in upper right corner)

Reboot the "Mi Music" app.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Reset the sound settings in Settings → Sound. → Reset-->

Important: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra or POCO F4 GT) The equalizer in Mi Music works only with local files, but does not affect the sound in other applications (YouTube, Spotify, etc.

Global equalizer: customizing sound for all applications

If you need to change the sound not only in the player, but also in games, video or streaming services, use the system equalizer in the settings. MIUI. This method works on most devices, except the most budget-friendly ones:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Select Sound Quality (on some models this item may be called Sound Effects or Additional).
3. Activate the Equalizer switch.
4. Set up the sliders manually or select a ready profile.

Pay attention to the following nuances:

• 🔇 On the Redmi. 9/9A/9C Other budget models may not have a system equalizer.
• 🎛️ On Xiaomi 13 Pro and POCO F5 Extended equalizer with 10 lanes instead of the standard 5.
• 🔌 Global equalizer works only with wired headphones or speakers, but does not affect the sound via Bluetooth (this requires separate settings).

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If the settings do not include the item "Sound quality", try to connect headphones - sometimes the equalizer appears only when the audio device is active.

Equalizer for Bluetooth headphones: features of the setting

Many users face a problem: equalizer does not work when connecting wireless headphones (for example, Xiaomi AirDots or Redmi Buds). MIUI It's a default codec. SBC, It doesn't support smartphone-level sound processing:

Method 1: Use a codec AAC or

1. Put your headphones on Bluetooth.
2. Go to Settings. → Connected devices → Settings gear next to your headphones.
3. Choose Sound Quality or Audio Codec.
4. Install. AAC or aptX (if supported).
5. Return to the system equalizer and check if the settings apply.

Method 2: Third-party applications

If the system equalizer doesn’t work with Bluetooth, install one of these apps:

• 🎧 Wavelet (with support) LDAC aptX).
• 🔊 Poweramp Equalizer (paid, but with advanced settings).
• 🎛️ Equalizer FX (free, but with advertising).

Problems with equalizer on Xiaomi: causes and solutions

If the equalizer does not turn on or save settings, the reasons may be as follows:

On Xiaomi models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the system equalizer may conflict with Dolby Atmos technology. To fix this, turn off Dolby in the sound settings before using the equalizer.

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If the equalizer is missing after the update MIUI, Try to roll back on the previous firmware version or wait for a patch. Often these bugs are fixed in the next updates.

The best equalizer settings for different genres of music

Do you know how to customize sliders for your favorite genre? Here are the recommended presets for popular styles:

🎸 Rock/Metal:

• 60 Hz (bass): +4 dB
• 230 Hz (lower averages): +2 dB
• 910 Hz (medium): 0 dB
• 3.6 kHz (upper average): +3 dB
• 14 kHz (high): +2 dB

🎤 Pop/Electronics:

• 60 Hz: +2 dB
• 230 Hz: +1 dB
• 910 Hz: +3 dB (vocal enhancement)
• 3.6 kHz: 0 dB
• 14 kHz: +4 dB (brightness)

🎷 Jazz/Classic:

• 60 Hz: 0 dB
• 230 Hz: +1 dB
• 910 Hz: +2 dB
• 3.6 kHz: +1 dB
• 14 kHz: +1 dB

To check the settings, use tracks with a wide dynamic range.

• 🎵 "Bohemian Rhapsody (for medium and high frequency test).
• 🎵 "Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes (for bass testing).
• 🎵 "Clair de Lune" - Debussy (for the purity of sound).

⚠️ Attention: Excessive bass reinforcement (more) +6dB at 60Hz can cause sound distortion on cheap headphones or speakers.On Xiaomi with monodynamics (e.g. Redmi) 10A) It also increases the risk of overheating.

Third-party applications for advanced sound tuning

If the built-in equalizer is not satisfied, consider alternative solutions:

1. Wavelet (formerly "Lada Equalizer")

Free application with support:

• 🎛️ 15-band equalizer.
• 🔊 Automatic sound correction for your headphones.
• 📊 Real-time spectrum visualizer.
• 🔄 Support for codecs LDAC, aptX, AAC.

Download: Google Play

2. Poweramp Equalizer

Paid application (about 300 rubles), but with advanced functions:

• 🎧 Presets for popular models of headphones.
• 🔊 3D-effects.
• 📱 Support for Android Auto.

3. Viper4Android (for advanced users)

A powerful tool for fine-tuning the sound, but requires:

• 🛠️ Root rights or installations through Magisk.
• 📥 Manual installation of drivers.
• 🔧 Settings through Configuration Files.

⚠️ Attention: When in use Viper4Android Xiaomi with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi Note) 11 or POCO M4 Pro) there may be problems with sound in the calls. Before installing, back up the original audio_effects.conf.

FAQ: Frequent questions about equalizer on Xiaomi