How to Block Porn on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO Phones in 2026 (HyperOS and MIUI)
On a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, open Settings, tap Connection & sharing, then Private DNS. Choose Private DNS provider hostname, type family.cloudflare-dns.com and tap Save. Adult sites now fail to load in every browser and app on the phone. It is free and takes two minutes.
Xiaomi also has its own browser and its own app store, GetApps, and both need closing off.
This guide covers the free setup, where it stops working, and how to get a block that holds when the person trying to undo it is you.
The steps are for HyperOS 1, 2 and 3, and for MIUI on older phones. Xiaomi moves menus between versions and regions, so if a step doesn't match your phone, open Settings, tap the search bar at the top and type the setting's name. Search finds it on every version.
Step 1: Set Private DNS to a Family Filter
Private DNS sends every web address lookup through a filter. When the lookup is for an adult site, the filter refuses to answer, so the page doesn't load. It works in Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox and inside apps, on Wi-Fi and mobile data.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Connection & sharing.
- Tap Private DNS. On some HyperOS phones it is one level deeper, under More connection options.
- Choose Private DNS provider hostname.
- Type
family.cloudflare-dns.comand tap Save.
Check it worked: open your browser and try an adult site you know. It should fail with a connection error. If it still loads, a VPN is running on the phone, or your browser uses its own DNS.
Cloudflare's family filter is free and blocks malware as well. family.adguard-dns.com works the same way.
Step 2: Turn On SafeSearch
Private DNS blocks adult websites, but image search can still show explicit pictures. Open the Google app, tap your profile picture, tap Settings, then SafeSearch, and choose Filter. It is tied to your Google account, so it follows you into Chrome when you are signed in.
Step 3: Keep One Browser
Many Xiaomi phones come with Chrome and Xiaomi's own Mi Browser. Pick one. Uninstall or disable the other, and delete any extra browser you have added.
In Chrome, check Settings, Privacy and security, Use secure DNS. If it is set to a custom provider, Chrome can skip your filter. Leave it on the default.
Step 4: For a Child's Phone, Add Family Link
Google Family Link works on Xiaomi phones. Go to Settings, search for parental controls, and follow the steps from a parent's phone. It filters mature sites in Chrome, keeps SafeSearch on, and controls what the Play Store will install.
Two Xiaomi gaps to close in Family Link:
- Its web filter covers Chrome only. Block Mi Browser as an app.
- Its Play Store rules don't cover Xiaomi's own store, GetApps. Block that app too.
Where the Free Setup Breaks
Everything above is set up by you, so it can be undone by you:
- Private DNS goes back to Off in a few taps, with no passcode.
- A blocker app can be switched off or deleted.
Nobody is told when any of this happens. If you are protecting a young child who won't go looking, the free setup is enough. If you are protecting yourself, it lasts until the night you want it gone.
A Block That Holds on Xiaomi: QuitPorn
With QuitPorn, you choose a lock from 1 day up to 365 days, and it can't be ended early. Our support team can't end it either. It installs from Google Play and runs on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones on HyperOS and MIUI.
During a lock:
- Nobody can switch it off. Not you, and not our support team.
- It can't be deleted until the lock ends.
- It ends on the date you chose, by itself.
- There is no passcode. On Android there is nothing to guess, write down or ask for.
- Every browser is covered. Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox and the rest.
You can also add your own triggers, such as Instagram or a site that isn't porn but leads there, and they stay blocked until the lock ends. One account covers up to 5 devices: Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac.
Set it up on your Xiaomi:
- Sign up at quitporn.io and open the dashboard on your phone.
- Install QuitPorn from Google Play. The setup page links straight to it.
- Follow the guided setup, under 5 minutes with a video.
- Choose your lock length and confirm.
Plans are $15 a month, $78 for six months, or $120 a year. If you haven't started a lock yet, you can get a refund within 7 days. See the plans.
Free Setup vs QuitPorn on Xiaomi
| Free setup |  QuitPorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks every browser and app | Yes, through Private DNS | Yes |
| Can be switched off | Yes, in a few taps | No, until the lock ends |
| Can be deleted | Blocker apps can | No, until the lock ends |
| Covers your other devices | No | Up to 5 |
| Cost | Free | From $10 a month on the annual plan |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I block adult sites on a Xiaomi or Redmi phone?
Settings, Connection & sharing, Private DNS. Choose Private DNS provider hostname, type family.cloudflare-dns.com and tap Save. That blocks adult sites in every browser and app. For a block you can't switch off before a date you choose, use QuitPorn.
Where is Private DNS on HyperOS?
On most HyperOS phones it is Settings, Connection & sharing, Private DNS. On some it is under Connection & sharing, More connection options. If you can't find it, type Private DNS into the Settings search bar.
Does Xiaomi have a built-in porn filter?
No. Xiaomi has no adult filter of its own. Private DNS, which is part of Android, is the free built-in option.
Does this work on POCO phones?
Yes. POCO phones run the same HyperOS as Xiaomi and Redmi phones, so every step here applies. QuitPorn works on POCO the same way.
Does QuitPorn work on Xiaomi phones?
Yes, on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones running HyperOS or MIUI on a current version of Android. It installs from Google Play, and during a lock nobody can switch it off or end it early.
Using another phone? See our full Android blocking guide, our Samsung guide, or the ranking of the best porn blockers for Android.
Choose your lock length and set up your Xiaomi in under 5 minutes.
This is general information, not medical advice. For help with your own situation, talk to a doctor or therapist.
