The pulse measurement feature on Xiaomi devices is a useful tool for monitoring health, but not all users need it: constant heart rate notifications (HR), battery discharge due to background sensors, or simply wanting to turn off an unnecessary option makes you look for ways to deactivate. In this article, we will discuss how to turn off the pulse on different devices of the brand: smartphones with MIUI, fitness bracelets Mi Band, smart watches Mi Watch and even on TVs with Mi TV (where this feature is less common, but can also interfere).
It’s important to understand that the process varies depending on the model and firmware version. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14, the path to settings will be one, and on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5 – another. We have collected current instructions for all popular devices, including those that run on Wear OS (for example, Xiaomi Watch S3). We will also tell you how to turn off the pulse forever (via system files) and what to do if the function continues to work after standard manipulations.
1. Disabling the pulse on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)
On most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, the heart rate measurement feature is built into the Health app (formerly Mi Health) and you don’t have to delete the entire app to disable it, just deactivate individual resolutions and background activity.
Follow this path:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the Health app (or “Mi Health” on older versions of MIUI).
- Go to Permits and turn off access to: 📱 Telephone (for notifications) 🔋 Battery (to prevent working in the background) 🩺 Body sensors (basic resolution for pulse)
Battery → Background activity
"Forbidden."
If pulse notifications continue to appear after this, check the settings in the Health app itself:
- 🔍 Go to the Profile section → Settings → Notifications and turn off the option “Heart rate».
- 🛑 In the Monitoring section → Deactivate the heart with an “automatic measurement».
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If your MIUI version does not have a “body sensor” option in the resolutions, upgrade to the latest version of the firmware or use the ADB disable method (described below).
2.How to turn off the pulse on fitness bracelets Mi Band
On the Mi Band 5/6/7/8 and Smart Band Pro, the heart rate measurement function is the default and is turned on automatically when worn, and you can turn it off in two ways: via the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) or directly on the device.
Method 1: Through the Mi Fitness app
- Open your Mi Fitness and select your bracelet.
- Go to the Device Profile → Monitoring settings.
- Turn off the options: 🩺 Heart rate (main switch) ⚠️ Warnings about high pulse (if any) 📊 Continuous monitoring (to save battery life)
Method 2: On the bracelet itself
On the Mi Band 7/8, you can turn off your heartbeat without your phone:
- Flick the bracelet screen to the Settings section (Icon) ⚙️).
- Choose Heart Monitoring → Off..
- Confirm the action if a warning appears.
After turning off, the bracelet will stop measuring the pulse in the background, but the function will remain available for manual start (via swipe down on the home screen).
3. Disabling the pulse on Xiaomi smart watches (Mi Watch, Watch S)
Xiaomi’s smartwatches on Wear OS (like the Mi Watch S3 or Watch 2 Pro) and proprietary firmware (Mi Watch Lite) have different ways of controlling heart rate monitoring.
For the Wear OS (Mi Watch S3, Watch 2 Pro)
- 📱 Open the Wear app OS phone-on.
- Go to Settings → Health and Fitness → Heart Rate.
- Turn off the “Continuous Monitoring” option.
- 🔄 On the watch itself swipe down, find the settings → Health → Pulse and deactivate automatic measurement.
For the MIUI Watch (Mi Watch Lite, Mi Watch Color)
- In the Mi Fitness app, select your watch.
- Go to the Device Profile → Monitoring settings.
- Turn it off: 🩺 Heart rate 🚨 High/low pulse notifications
Settings → Health → Pulse → Off.
What to do if the pulse does not turn off?
4. Completely shutting down the pulse through ADB (for advanced)
If standard methods fail, you can block the system-level pulse sensor using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that is suitable for Android smartphones and watches (including Wear OS).
Attention! Incorrect ADB commands can disrupt your device, and only use this method if you are confident in your actions.
Instructions:
- Turn on Developer Mode on your device: On your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times). On your watch: Settings → About Hours → Assembly Number (also 7 taps).
USB debugging
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.mi.health
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.mi.healthWear OS may require another command:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.fitnessThese commands will completely remove the Health app for the current user, which will cause all associated functions, including the pulse, to be disabled.
adb shell pm enable com.mi.healthInstall ADB on PC (download from the official Android website)
Enable the Developer Mode on the Device
Activate debugging over USB
Connect the device to the PC and confirm trust in the computer
Make a backup copy of the data (in case of failure)-->
5. disable pulse notifications (without deactivating the sensor)
If you do not need to completely turn off the pulse measurement, but only want to remove intrusive notifications, do the following:
On a smartphone:
- 📵 Open the Settings. → Notifications → Annexes.
- Find Health and turn off all notifications.
- 🔕 In the Health app itself, go to Profile → Settings → Notifications and deactivate options related to heart rate.
On a fitness bracelet or watch:
- 🚫 In the Mi Fitness app, turn off: ⚠️ High/low pulse warnings 📢 Heart rate notifications
- 🔇 On the device itself (if supported) go to Settings → Notifications and disable "Health».
On some models (for example, Mi Band 8), pulse notifications come even when monitoring is turned off, this is a firmware bug, in which case only completely disabling the function through ADB or resetting the settings will help.
6 Why the pulse doesn't shut down: common problems
Sometimes users find that their heart rate continues to be measured despite all the manipulations, and consider the main causes and solutions:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse measured after disconnection in settings | Background activity of the Health app | Limit the battery for the app or use ADB |
| Notifications come even when monitoring is off | Firmware bug (often on Mi Band 7/8) | Update the firmware or reset the bracelet |
| No option to turn off the pulse in the menu | An outdated version of MIUI or Wear OS | Update the device to the latest firmware |
| The pulse turns on itself after restarting. | Resetting default settings | Turn off automatic sync with Mi Account |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- 🔄 Firmware updates – new versions often fix bugs with background processes.
- 📲 Third-party apps – some fitness trackers (like Google Fit or S Health) may independently enable monitoring.
- 🔧 Resetting is an extreme method, but sometimes the only working one.
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If your pulse doesn't turn off on the Mi Band or Mi Watch, try untie your device from your Mi Account and re-attach it. This often resets the incorrect settings.
7.Alternative methods: physically disabling the sensor
In extremely rare cases (like hardware failures), software methods don't help, so you can try physically turning off the sensor, but it's risky and unwarranted.
Options:
- 🛠️ Stick the sensor (on bracelets/watches) – use opaque tape or tape, which blocks light from reaching the sensor, but can impair the accuracy of other functions (e.g., measurements). SpO₂).
- 🔧 Disable the sensor plume (on smartphones) - requires disassembly of the device and soldering skills. Not recommended without experience!
⚠️ Note: Physical interference with the device design will void Xiaomi warranty and may cause a breakdown. Use this method only if other methods are exhausted and the device is no longer warranty.