How to turn on and adjust the sound on Xiaomi devices: smartphones, TVs, smart speakers

Sound problems on Xiaomi devices are one of the most common technical difficulties faced by users, and the reasons can range from the banal “No Sound” mode turned off to system failures after the update. MIUI Android TV. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn on and adjust the sound on smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi, TVs (Mi) TV, Redmi TV) Smart Speaker (Xiaomi Smart Speaker).

Xiaomi devices have several independent volume controls, for media, alarms, notifications and calls, and users often confuse them or accidentally turn off the sound in one of the channels, and we'll show you how to check each of them and return the audio to working order. If standard methods don't work, there's a section in the article with hardware malfunction diagnosis and tips for fixing them.

Before you start settings, make sure that the problem is not due to external factors:

• 🔊 Check if your headphones or Bluetooth headset are connected to the device (sound can be automatically redirected to them).
• 📵 Make sure your smartphone does not activate Flight Mode or Do not disturb.
• 🔋 If the sound is lost when the battery is low, it may be a protective function. MIUI, Limiting performance at critical charge level.

1. Basic sound setting on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI 14/15)

Most smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO sound control is carried out through the Quick Settings Panel and the Settings menu → Sound and vibration. If there's no sound at all, start by checking those parameters:

Open the notification bar (swipe your finger down the screen) and notice the speaker icon. It can appear in three states:

• 🔈 Sound on - speaker without cross-over.
• 🔇 Vibration - speaker with a wavy line.
• 🔊 No sound, cross-over speaker.

Click on the icon to cycle between modes. If the icon is missing, add it through the panel editing (the pencil icon in the upper right corner).

For fine-tuning, go to Settings. → Sound and vibration:

• 🎵 Media Volume – regulates sound in games, music, video.
• 📞 Call volume – separate for calls and notifications.
• ⏰ Alarm Loudness – Often resets after updates.
• 🔄 Separate control – allows you to adjust the volume for each type of notification separately.

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2. Sound problems on Xiaomi TVs (Mi) TV/Redmi TV)

On Xiaomi TVs, sound can go missing for two main reasons: software glitches (like after an Android update). TV) If the speakers are silent, follow the following steps:

First, check the physical connections:

• 🔌 Make sure the cable is HDMI It is tightly inserted into the connector (sometimes the sound disappears with poor contact).
• 🎧 If you use an external sound system (soundbar, receiver), check its power and cables.
• 🔄 Switch the signal source on the remote (Source or Input button).

To adjust the sound through the menu:

1. Press the button Settings (cogs) on the remote.
2. Go to Sound. → Sound settings.
3. Check the sound output setting – it must be set to the speakers TV (If you have headphones or soundbar connected, select the appropriate option).
4. In the Sound Mode section, select Standard Mode (sometimes Movie or Music modes can distort the sound).

If there is a sound, but it is quiet or distorted:

• 🔊 Enable Bass Amplification and Surround Virtualization in the sound settings.
• 📶 Check if Night Mode is activated (limits volume in the dark).
• 🔄 Perform a reset of sound settings: Settings → Sound. → Resetting the sound settings.

3. Enable sound on Xiaomi smart speakers (Smart Speaker, Mi) AI Speaker)

Xiaomi’s smart speakers (Mi Smart Speaker, Redmi Smart Speaker) are managed via the Mi Home app, and if the speaker doesn’t make sounds, the problem may be:

• 📱 Wi-Fi disconnection (column requires a permanent network connection).
• 🔇 Activated "Do Not Disturb" mode in device settings.
• 🔋 Low charge level (some models turn off sound when charged below 10%).

To turn on the sound:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your column.
2. Go to the Device Settings → Sound.
3. Make sure that the volume slider is not at zero.
4. Turn off the Quiet Mode option if it is active.

If the speaker is connected but does not respond to voice commands:

• 🎤 Check if the microphone is silenced (some models have a physical switch off button).
• 📡 Reconnect your device to Wi-Fi (sometimes changing your network from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz helps).
• 🔄 Reset the column by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

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If the Xiaomi speaker doesn't respond to "Put music on," try rephrasing "Play a song" or "Put the radio on." The voice assistant is better at recognizing direct instructions.

4. Diagnostics of hardware malfunctions

If the sound doesn't appear after all the software manipulations, the problem may be in the hardware.

For self-checking speakers on the smartphone:

1. Connect the headphones – if there is sound in them, the problem is in the dynamics of the device.
2. Call the phone from another device - if the interlocutor hears you, but you do not, the top speaker is defective.
3. Turn on the YouTube video – if there’s a sound but a quiet one may be clogged with dust.

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If the sound gradually disappears after falling or getting moisture (first wheezing, then complete silence), there is likely a break in the speaker plume, in which case the device is disassembled.

On Xiaomi TVs, a common problem is the failure of the audio amplifier on the motherboard.

• 🔊 The sound is only through HDMI-ARC effluent.
• 🔥 TV warms up more than usual in the field of audio chips.
• 🔄 After rebooting, the sound appears for a few minutes, then disappears.

In this case, soldering or replacement of the audio chip is required - self-repair is not recommended without experience with soldering equipment.

5. Resetting the sound settings to factory

If all previous methods failed, reset the sound settings, which will return all volume controls and sound profiles to standard values.

On smartphones:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Resetting Sound Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the device.

On TVs:

1. Open Settings → About TV → Data reset.
2. Select Reset Sound Settings (if there is no such option, perform a partial reset without removing applications).

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After resetting the sound settings, check the volume level in Settings → Special facilities → Audio settings. Sometimes, after a reset, Monoaudio mode is activated, which lowers the volume.

If the reset doesn't work, do the full reset to the factory settings.

• 📱 Make a backup of the data (via Settings) → Additionally. → Backup).
• 🔐 Remember your Mi Account details (required to unlock after resetting).
• 📡 Make sure you have access to Wi-Fi (resetting will be required after resetting).

6. Solving problems after the update MIUI Android TV

Firmware updates often cause a malfunction of the sound. If the problem occurs after the update, try the following methods:

For smartphones:

• 🔄 Update rollback: if the sound disappears after the update MIUI, You can return the previous version via Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three dots (menu) → Select a Service Package.
• 📥 Manual firmware installation: download the full firmware package for your model from the official Xiaomi website and install it through Recovery.
• 🛠️ Cache Clearing: Go to Recovery (clutch Power) + Volume up when downloading and select Wipe Cache.

For TVs:

• 🔄 Resetting the application cache: Settings → Annexes → System applications → Android System WebView → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📺 Reinstallation of audio drivers: in some cases, it helps to disconnect and re-enable the TV from the network for 5 minutes.
• 🔊 Forced reboot: Hold the power button on the remote for 10-15 seconds.

If the problem persists, check user forums (e.g, 4PDA or XDA Developers – your model may have a known bug that already has a solution.

7. Alternative methods of sound reproduction

If the built-in speakers do not work, but the sound is urgently needed, use alternative methods:

For smartphones:

• 🎧 Bluetooth headset or headphones – connect any external audio device.
• 🔊 USB-C Lightning headphones – if the 3.5mm connector is not working, use an adapter.
• 📱 External speaker – connect via Bluetooth or Aux cable.

For TVs:

• 📺 HDMI-ARC — Connect the soundbar or receiver through the port HDMI-ARC.
• 🔌 Optical output - use TOSLINK-cable.
• 🎵 Bluetooth Transmitter – If your TV doesn’t have Bluetooth built-in, buy an external adapter.

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On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 11+ You can use the function of Duplicate the screen on the smartphone, then output sound through the phone speakers. → Connected devices → Screen duplication.

If you use Xiaomi as a PC monitor:

• 🖥️ Check your audio settings in Windows or macOS – sometimes the default sound is displayed to other devices.
• 🔊 To the control panel. → Sound select Xiaomi TV default-player.

8.When to contact the service center

If none of the methods worked, you may need professional repairs.

• 🔧 You dismantled the device and found physical damage (torn plumes, burned elements).
• 💦 The phone or TV came into contact with the liquid and the sound disappeared afterward.
• 🔥 The device overheats when trying to reproduce sound.
• 🔊 Sound is completely absent in all modes, including headphones.

Before the service visit:

• 📋 Write down the device model and firmware version.
• 📸 Take a picture or videotape the problem (this will help the master to diagnose the malfunction faster).
• 🔄 Make sure you have a backup of the data (the service can perform a full reset).

Official Xiaomi service centers in Russia and CIS can be found on the website mi.com/ru/service/center. The average cost of repair speaker on a smartphone – from 1 500 before 4 000 rupees, on television - from 3 000 before 10 000 RUB (depending on the model and type of malfunction).

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If your device is warranty, do not open it yourself - this will void warranty obligations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about audio tuning on Xiaomi