How to set the screen burning time on Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi’s smartphone screen is not only a window into the digital world, but also one of the main consumers of battery power. Screen burning time directly affects the autonomy of the device: too short a timeout leads to constant unlocking, too long to quick discharge. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to adjust the auto-disable display, including hidden MIUI functions, differences between models and solutions for non-standard situations.

Many users are unaware that Xiaomi can flexibly adjust not only standard screen fade time, but also behavior when reading, watching videos or connecting a charger. And some features like “Raise to wake up” or “Double touch” indirectly affect power consumption, and we will explain how to optimize these parameters for your tasks, whether it is battery saving or maximum comfort of use.

We will immediately note: the instructions in the article are relevant for all modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO based on MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS. If you have a device older than 2019 (for example, Mi 8 or Redmi Note 7), some menu items may differ - we will also mention this separately.

Standard method: setting up through the screen menu

The most obvious and universal method is to change the auto-output time through the basic system settings, which works on all Xiaomi models, regardless of the firmware version or regional software.

To change the screen timeout:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select Sleep Mode (or Screen Time Before Shutdown in older versions of MIUI).
4. Set the desired interval: from 15 seconds to 30 minutes.

On most devices, the following options are available:

• 🔄 15 seconds – minimum value, suitable for saving charge.
• ⏳ 30 seconds – the optimal balance between convenience and autonomy.
• 📱 1-10 minutes to read or view content.
• 🔋 30 minutes – maximum time, useful when connecting to charging.

Note that some models (such as the POCO F5 or Xiaomi 13T) may not have a 30 minute option on this menu, due to MIUI’s energy saving policy for flagship devices.

Advanced settings: Read Mode and Always Screen On

If standard options aren’t enough, Xiaomi offers additional features to manage screen burning times in specific scenarios, which are especially useful for users who often read books, watch videos or use their smartphone as an alarm clock.

1. Reading Mode (Reading Mode)

Activates automatically when you run a reading app (like WPS Office or Google Play Books), in which the screen doesn't turn off while you interact with the device (flick through pages, scroll through text) to configure it:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Reading Mode.
2. Enable the option "Automatic detection".
3. Add the desired applications to the list of “Reading Apps”.

2 Always on screen (Always-On Display, AOD)

Available on devices with AMOLED-displays (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K60 Pro) Allows you to display time, notifications and other data when the main screen is off:

1. Open Settings → Screen → Always screen on.
2. Select the display style (e.g., Digital Watch or Animation).
3. Set a schedule or turn on the “Always” mode.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with LCD-screens (e.g. Redmi Note 12) function AOD It is not available, it only works on AMOLED-matrix.

Check the screen type (AMOLED/LCD)

Update MIUI to the latest version

Turn off the power saving modes

Set up exceptions for notifications-->

Hidden functions: setup through “Special features”

Few people know, but MIUI has hidden screen controls hidden in the Special Features menu, which are useful if the standard settings don't fit or you need to bypass the system's limitations.

1. Disabling timeout when connecting charging

By default, the Xiaomi screen does not turn off if the device is charging, but if this feature suddenly stopped working (for example, after an update), it can be returned:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Physical buttons.
2. Activate the option “The screen is always on when charging”.

2. time setting for individual applications

With the Battery Exceptions feature, you can prevent turning off the screen in certain programs (for example, in a navigator or player).

1. Open “Settings” → “Applications” → “Battery Management” → “Exceptions”.
2. Select an app (such as YouTube or Yandex Maps).
3. Check the box "No restrictions".

⚠️ Warning: Abuse of battery exceptions can significantly reduce device life. Use this feature only for mission-critical applications.

Differences between models: what you need to know

Not all Xiaomi smartphones are the same – even within the same lineup (like the Redmi Note), screen time settings may differ.

If your model does not make it to the table, check the screen type in the device specifications (for example, on the GSMArena website or in the Aid64 app). LCD-The maximum time of auto-disconnection is usually limited to 10 minutes, whereas the maximum time of the display is AMOLED can be set up to 30 minutes.

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On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14), the path to screen settings has changed: now you need to go to Settings → Display → Sleep Mode. The old menu structure (Settings → Screen) may not work.

Problems and Solutions: The screen turns off too quickly or doesn’t turn off at all

Sometimes the screen burn time settings don't work properly, so let's look at the typical problems and how to fix them.

1. the screen is turned off before the set time

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Power saving mode: Turn it off in Settings» → «Battery» → «Energy saving regime».
• 📱 Battery Optimization for Applications: Check "Settings» → «Annexes» → «Battery management».
• 🔄 System Failure: Reboot the device or reset the screen settings to standard.

2.The screen doesn't turn off at all

If the display remains on despite the settings, try:

• 🛠️ Check the proximity sensor: Go to Settings» → «Special facilities» → «Approximate sensor and perform calibration.
• 📲 Update the firmware: Outdated versions MIUI It may contain screen control bugs.
• 🔌 Turn off “The screen is always on when charging” if the function is activated accidentally.

⚠️ Note: If the problem persists after all manipulations, this may indicate a hardware malfunction (for example, damage to the screen plume.

Additional tricks: ADB-teams and third-party applications

For advanced users who need advanced customization, there are alternative methods that require technical knowledge but bypass the limitations of MIUI.

1.Time change through ADB

With ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can set an arbitrary screen auto-turn off time, even if it is not on the menu. For example, to set 5 minutes (300,000 ms), follow the command:

adb shell settings put system screen_off_timeout 300000

To return a standard value (for example, 30 seconds), use:

adb shell settings put system screen_off_timeout 30000

Third-party annexes

If you need flexible screen management (such as different timeouts for different apps), consider these programs:

• 📱 Keep Screen On – Keeps the screen turned on in selected apps.

⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB Be careful of third-party applications, incorrect commands can cause system failures.

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The standard MIUI settings are suitable for most users. resort to ADB or third-party programs only if you really need advanced features that are not on the default system.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen burning time on Xiaomi