Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are equipped with a complex multimedia management system that allows you to flexibly customize the audio profile to suit any user's needs. Sometimes there is an urgent need to put the device in a completely silent mode: during a meeting, in a cinema or simply to ensure a comfortable sleep without unnecessary notifications. Understanding how to quickly and effectively turn off the sound on Xiaomi is a basic skill for any owner of this gadget.
The MIUI or the new HyperOS operating system has multiple levels of audio shutdown, from simply reducing the volume of media files to completely ignoring incoming calls, and you can control these settings through physical buttons, notification curtains, or in-depth system settings, giving you full control over your device’s acoustic environment at any given time.
Below we will discuss in detail all available methods that will help you adjust the sound mode exactly as you need in the current situation, whether it is complete isolation from the outside world or fine-tuning individual channels.
Use of physical buttons and quick panel
The most obvious and quick way to change sound mode is to use the side volume buttons located on the body of the smartphone. A brief press on the volume button causes a slider on the screen, next to which often appears a gear icon or three dots that allow you to switch between the Sound, Vibration and No Sound modes. By pressing this icon, you instantly activate the silence mode, which will turn off all system sounds and ringtones.
However, if you need more detailed control, such as turning down the volume of only the alarm clock or navigator, without touching media files, you should use the extended menu. To do this, press the volume button and, without releasing it or clicking on the setting icon that appears, open the full mixer.
So here you'll see individual sliders for each type of sound, and if you move the Media slider to zero, you'll make a quiet video in your browser, but you'll leave the alarm bell loud, which is especially useful if you're watching a movie at night and you're afraid to miss the alarm in the morning.
- 🔇 Volume button down – quick switch to No Sound mode with a long press.
- 🎚️ Slider on the screen – allows you to select the profile “Vibration” or “Alarm clock only».
- ⚙️ Pop-up settings icon – opens up a detailed volume mixer for all channels.
- 📱 Sidebar – Some Xiaomi models have a physical switch for sound modes.
It is important to note that on some models, such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60, the side button can be reassigned to start the voice assistant, so the standard button behavior can vary depending on the firmware version.
⚠️ Note: When switching to No Sound mode via physical buttons, the alarm usually continues to work, but some system notifications may be ignored entirely by the device.
Set up sound profiles through the notification curtain
The MIUI Operating Shell offers easy access to basic functions through a notification curtain that can be swiped down from the top of the screen. This menu contains fast switches, which necessarily include an icon responsible for the audio profile, usually looks like a speaker crossed out with a cross, or a bell.
Clicking on this icon, you cycle between the available modes: Sound, Vibration, No Sound. In some versions of the firmware, long-term pressing on this icon opens the Sound and Vibration menu, where you can more closely customize the behavior of the device in each of the modes, which allows, for example, to leave the vibration for incoming calls, but turn it off for messages from instant messengers.
Also, there's a general volume slider in the curtain, and if you just lower it to a minimum, the sound will disappear, but that won't change the profile of the device -- the next time you raise the volume, the sound will come back. Using a profile switch is a more reliable way to guarantee silence.
☑️ Audio profile check
Remember that new versions of HyperOS may have changed the design of the controls, and the icon can be displayed in a separate device management or multimedia unit.
Deep settings in the “Sound and Vibration” menu
For those who prefer full control of the system, the main tool is the settings menu. To get there, you need to go to Settings → Sound and Vibration. This is where all the levers of control of your Xiaomi's acoustic system are concentrated. In this section, you can not just turn off the sound, but also adjust its behavior for various use cases.
Inside the menu, you'll find a No Sound switch that forcefully activates quiet mode, but the real power lies in the detailed settings below, where you can separately adjust the volume of your call, notifications, alarm clock, music, games, and even navigation, and create the perfect sound environment where, for example, the navigator will speak loudly, and the notifications from social networks will not emit a sound.
Also in this section is the important "Lock Sound" feature, which by disabling this setting, you'll save yourself the sound of locking and charging when the phone is in your pocket or on the table with the screen down. It's an often-missed setting that can greatly improve comfort of use.
| Parameter | Function | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Loudness of the call | Controls the volume of incoming calls | Reduce in public places |
| Volume of notifications | Sound of messages and system allerts | You can turn it off completely. |
| Loudness of alarm clock | The sound of the regular alarm clock | Keep it at maximum for reliability |
| The sound of lockdown | Audio response when turning on / off the screen | Recommended to disable |
Special attention should be paid to the settings “Vibration on ringing” and “Vibration on notifications.” If your goal is complete silence and no tactile sensations, these items also need to be deactivated. In some scenarios, such as in the theater, vibration can be even more distracting than quiet sound.
Managing the “Do Not Disturb” and “Sleep” modes
Do Not Disturb (DND) is a more advanced tool than simply turning off the sound, not only drowning out ringtones, but also preventing the screen from turning on when notifications arrive, and blocking vibration, which can be activated through the notification curtain or in settings by selecting the appropriate profile, which is ideal for night time or important meetings.
Unlike No Sound mode, Do Not Disturb allows you to create exceptions. You can configure the system so that the phone is silent for everyone except for selected contacts or repeat calls from a single number (which is relevant in emergency situations). → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.
Also worth mentioning is Sleep mode, which is often confused with Do Not Disturb. Sleep mode, in addition to blocking sounds and notifications, can darken the lock screen, hide notification details, and even change wallpaper, creating maximum comfort for rest.
- 🌙 Do Not Disturb – Blocks the sound, vibration and light of the screen.
- 📞 Exceptions – the ability to skip calls from selected contacts.
- ⏰ Automation – setting the activation of the mode according to the schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 07:00).
- 🔕 Repeated calls – an option that lets you through the sound if the same number rings twice within 3 minutes.
Using a schedule automation is the best way to forget about manually adjusting the sound every night, and the phone will go into silent mode when you go to bed and wake you up with just an alarm clock.
⚠️ Note: In Do Not Disturb mode, the alarm continues to work, but notifications from instant messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp) may not arrive until the lock is removed unless exceptions are configured.
Disabling interface sounds and system actions
Often, users are annoyed not by incoming calls, but by the quiet but intrusive clicks of the interface: the sound of the keyboard press, the sound of the screen locking, the sound of charging or screenshot. To turn off the sound on Xiaomi completely, including these system rustles, you need to go to the Advanced Sound Settings section.
In the Settings → Sound and Vibration menu, scroll down to the bottom of the list. There you will find the option “Additional” or switches for system sounds. Turning off keyboard sound is especially important for those who type a lot and are often in silence. It is also worth turning off “locking sound” and “charging sound”, which can suddenly sound at the wrong moment.
For the Gboard keyboard or the standard MIUI keyboard, the audio settings can be duplicated in the app menu itself. So if you have turned everything off in the system settings and the audio is still in print, check the settings inside the keyboard app under Settings → Preferences → Press Sound.
Be sure to check camera settings. Often the camera shutter sound remains on even in No Sound mode in some regions due to legal restrictions. However, if you are in a region where it is allowed, the camera sound switch in the Camera app settings will help make the photo shoot silent.
Problem Solving: If the sound doesn't turn off
There are times when you think you've got all the settings checked, the profile is "no sound," and the phone keeps making sounds, and this could be due to individual applications that take precedence over system settings, or a software failure, and it's worth checking the settings of a particular application that's making noise.
For example, messengers like Telegram or WhatsApp have their own notification settings. Go to Settings → Notifications inside the app and make sure the sound is turned off. Also check if there is an exception for certain chats or groups that may ignore the general silence mode.
If the problem is systemic and the sound doesn't turn off under any circumstances, you may need a deeper intervention. Try restarting the device. If that doesn't work, check for system updates, as older versions of MIUI have encountered bugs with audio profile management.
- 📲 Check the notification settings inside the noisiest app.
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to reset temporary audio services.
- 🛡️ Make sure there are no active exceptions for this app in Do Not Disturb mode.
- 🔊 Check if there is a Bluetooth device that can broadcast the sound.
In rare cases, cleaning the cache of the system application Settings or resetting the sound settings to the factory, if this option is available in your firmware version, helps, however, most often the problem lies in the detailed notification settings of a particular service.
⚠️ Note: Third-party Volume Control applications may conflict with Xiaomi's system settings. If you have such software installed, try removing or disabling it.