Xiaomi 14 Ultra issue: "Microphone is blocked" appears when recording video, but video works fine. Why?

Microphone Notification Explained

The notification you're seeing about your external microphone isn't a cause for alarm. It's a gentle alert about some minor, blocked features, put in place for your privacy.

Think of it like a helpful reminder – the system is blocking certain advanced microphone features (things like background noise reduction or echo cancellation) to prevent unauthorized access. It's a safety precaution, like locking a door.

These features, while useful for things like video calls, could potentially be misused. So, the system blocks them until you give the okay. It's a bit like a security gate; a little inconvenient to unlock, but it keeps things safe.

How to Adjust Settings

To stop the notification and use all your microphone's features, you'll need to adjust your settings:

Turning a feature OFF in this case actually unblocks it. You're telling the system you understand and choose not to use that specific feature right now. This removes the notification. If you need the feature later, you can always go back and turn it ON again.

This way, you're in control. You choose the balance between having all the features and keeping your privacy protected.