Xiaomi: Allow Repeated Calls in Do Not Disturb Mode

Do Not Disturb on Xiaomi phones silences calls, notifications, and alerts by default. That works well for meetings or sleep, but it can also block someone trying to reach you urgently.

MIUI includes a dedicated exception for this: repeated calls. If the same person or number calls you twice within roughly 15 minutes, the second call can be allowed to ring normally, even while Do Not Disturb stays on for everything else.

This setting sits inside the Do Not Disturb menu itself, so you do not need to disable the mode to use it. Go to Settings ➔ Sound & vibration ➔ Do not disturb ➔ Notify about repeated calls and toggle it on.

Once enabled, a first call is still silenced. Only a follow-up call from the same caller within the time window breaks through. This makes it useful for family emergencies or work situations where someone might call back immediately if you do not pick up.

If you need specific contacts to always reach you regardless of repeated attempts, check your contact or app exceptions inside Do Not Disturb instead. That approach works from the first call, without waiting for a second attempt.