Do you want to wake your Xiaomi phone’s screen just by double-tapping it? The Double Tap to Wake feature in MIUI lets you easily wake your display without pressing the power button — perfect for quickly checking notifications or the time. In this guide, you’ll learn how to enable Double Tap to Wake on Xiaomi phones, step by step.

1. What Is Double Tap to Wake?

Double Tap to Wake allows users to wake the screen with a quick double tap, instead of pressing the side or power button. This feature is not only convenient but also helps prevent wear on your physical buttons.

It works seamlessly with MIUI’s Always-on Display and Lock Screen features, providing a smoother and faster way to interact with your Xiaomi device.

2. Check Your MIUI Version

Before enabling the feature, make sure your MIUI version supports it. Most Xiaomi devices running MIUI 11 and later include Double Tap to Wake.

To check your version:

  1. Go to Settings → About phone.

  2. Look for the MIUI version number.

  3. If you’re running MIUI 11 or higher, proceed with the steps below.

If your phone is on an older version, update it via:
Settings → About phone → System update → Check for updates.

3. Enable Double Tap to Wake in Settings

Now, let’s turn on the feature:

  1. Open Settings on your Xiaomi phone.

  2. Go to Always-on display & Lock screen.

  3. Scroll down and find “Double tap to wake or turn off screen.”

  4. Toggle the switch ON.

✅ Done! Now, when your screen is off, simply double-tap anywhere on it to wake up your phone.

4. (Optional) Enable Double Tap to Turn Off Screen

Some MIUI versions also support turning off the screen with a double tap. To enable it:

  1. Go to Settings → Always-on display & Lock screen.

  2. Find “Double tap to turn off screen.”

  3. Toggle it ON.

💡 Tip: This feature works best when combined with Tap to wake and Raise to wake, giving you a smooth, button-free experience.

5. Troubleshooting: Feature Not Working?

If Double Tap to Wake doesn’t work:

  • Check gestures are enabled: Go to Settings → Additional settings → Gesture shortcuts.

  • Disable battery saver: It can sometimes block screen gestures.

  • Clean the screen: Touch sensitivity can be affected by dust or screen protectors.

  • Restart your phone: Sometimes MIUI needs a reboot to apply new gesture settings.

If it still doesn’t work, update your system or check under Settings → Display → Lock screen gestures (on newer MIUI builds).

6. Final Tip: Use Double Tap with Always-On Display

For the best experience:

  1. Go to Settings → Always-on display & Lock screen.

  2. Enable Always-on display.

  3. Combine it with Double Tap to Wake for instant access to time, battery, and notifications without pressing any button.

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