How to Include Sound Effects on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but many users face a problem: the sound effects are disabled by default or work incorrectly. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to activate them, from basic system sounds to advanced settings for games and multimedia.

The feature of this model is the presence of stereo speakers and support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio technologies, which are often ignored by users. We will show how to use the full potential of sound, avoiding typical errors (for example, resetting settings after the MIUI update), and consider the problems when sound effects disappear after firmware or changing the region.

Instructions are suitable for all versions of MIUI on the Redmi Note 8 Pro (including global, Chinese and custom firmware).If your smartphone behaves outside the box, there is a section at the end of the article with solutions to common bugs.

1. Basic sound settings: where to look and what to include

Start by checking the basic parameters. Most users miss the fact that Xiaomi’s sound effects fall into three categories:

• 🔊 System sounds – notifications, keyboard, screen lock
• 🎵 Media Effects – Improvements for Music, Video, Games
• 📞 Call sounds - ringing melodies and horns

To open the settings menu, go to Settings → Sound and Vibration. Here you will see volume sliders for each type of sound. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, there is a hidden option called “Sound Effects” – it only appears after Dolby Atmos is activated (more on this below).

Please note the Additional settings section (bottom of the screen) where you can:

• 🔄 Turn on vibration when touching (useful for tactile feedback)
• 🎛️ Set up an equalizer for speakers and headphones
• 🔇 Turn off sounds when connecting charging (often annoying at night)

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If the Sound and Vibration menu does not have "Dolby" or "Effects" options, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI. On older versions (below MIUI 12), these features may be hidden.

Activation of Dolby Atmos: step-by-step instructions

Dolby Atmos is a key feature of the Redmi Note 8 Pro that transforms the sound in games and movies, but by default it is disabled.

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound effects.
2. Select Dolby Atmos (if not, see spoiler below).
3. Activate the slider at the top of the screen.
4. Select a profile: 🎬 Film for film and video 🎮 The game is for shooters and action 🎶 Music - to listen to tracks 🔊 Voice - for podcasts and calls

Once activated, check the sound in YouTube or the game, the difference will be noticeable immediately. If the effect is too aggressive, reduce the intensity in the Dolby settings.

3. Customization of sound effects for games

For gamers on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, additional audio enhancements are available. They are activated through Game Turbo, Xiaomi's proprietary game mode.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
2. Activate the slider and add the game to the list (click on the "➕" top-right).
3. Start the game and swipe from right to left to open the Game Turbo panel.
4. Click on the icon. 🔊 and choose: 🎯 3D-Sound – for better positioning of enemies 🔇 Quiet mode – disables notifications during play 🔊 Empowering basses for dynamic soundtracks

These settings only work for games added to Game Turbo. For other applications, use the standard Dolby Atmos.

Make sure that:

✅ Dolby Atmos is enabled and the Game profile is selected"

✅ Game Turbo is activated for a specific game

✅ Media volume is set to maximum

✅ Headphones (if you use them) support low latency-->

4. Sound effects problems: causes and solutions

If the sound effects don’t work or are gone after the update, check out the following:

If the problem persists, try resetting the sound settings to factory:

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

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Before resetting the sound settings, write down the current equalizer and Dolby parameters - after resetting, they will have to be adjusted again.

5. Hidden sound functions: what can the Redmi Note 8 Pro

In addition to Dolby Atmos, there are little-known chips in the smartphone:

• 🔄 Adaptive sound: automatically adjusts volume to the ambient noise. → Special facilities → Adaptive sound.
• 🎧 LDAC Bluetooth headphones: High-resolution codec. To activate it: Connect your headphones via Bluetooth. Open Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth settings. Select your headphones and turn on High-quality audio (LDAC).

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Settings → Special Opportunities → Monosound

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, there is an undocumented ability to turn on sound effects for a speakerphone conversation.

1. During the call, click on the speakerphone icon.
2. Swipe down to open the notification panel.
3. Press the gear next to the volume slider.
4. Turn on Voice Improvement.

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If you make frequent calls on speakerphone, add the Quick Settings widget to the home screen with the Voice Improvement button for quick access.

6. Sound tuning through the engineering menu (for advanced)

If standard settings are not enough, you can use an engineering menu (Engineer Mode), which allows you to fine-tune the sound parameters, but requires caution - incorrect changes can damage the speakers.

How to open it:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code: ##36446337##.
3. Go to the Hardware Testing → Audio section.

Tests are available here:

• 🔊 LoudSpeaker – Checking the main speaker
• 🎧 Headset - headphone test
• 📞 Receiver – Checking the Speaker
• 🔄 Loopback - microphone test

⚠️ Note: Do not change the values in the Audio Tuning section without understanding the consequences. Incorrect settings can lead to distortion of the sound or overheating of the speakers.

To reset the settings of the engineering menu:

1. Return to the main Engineer Mode menu.
2. Select Restore Default.
3. Confirm the reset.

7. Sound optimization for music: equalizer and Hi-Res Audio

Redmi Note 8 Pro supports Hi-Res Audio, a sound reproduction standard with a resolution above the CD.

1. Connect headphones with Hi-Res support (such as Sony MDR-1AM2 or Audio-Technica ATH-M50x).
2. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality.
3. Select Hi-Res Audio.
4. Turn on the option to automatically identify devices.

For fine tuning of sound, use the built-in equalizer:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Equator.
2. Choose a preset or create your profile by adjusting sliders: 🎛️ 32Hz - 60Hz: bass 🎛️ 250 Hz - 500 Hz: Lower middle 🎛️ 1 kHz – 4 kHz: upper middle (voice) 🎛️ 8 kHz – 16 kHz: High frequencies

Save the settings as a user profile.

For the best result, use the equalizer paired with Dolby Atmos (Music profile).

FAQ: Frequent questions about sound effects on the Redmi Note 8 Pro