Timeout screen on Xiaomi: how to configure, increase or disable

Why it is important to set the screen timeout correctly

Smartphone screens are not only a window into the digital world, but also a major consumer of battery power. Adjusting the time to automatically turn off the display (screen timeout) helps balance usability and energy efficiency. Too short a time frame causes the device to be permanently unlocked, and too long reduces battery life by 15-20% in active mode.

In Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO sub-brands), screen timeout management is integrated into the overall MIUI energy saving system. However, the location of the settings may vary depending on the firmware version and device model. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14, the path to parameters differs from the Redmi Note 10 on MIUI 12.5.

It's important to understand that timeouts only work when you're inactive, and if you're watching YouTube videos or playing, the screen won't shut down even if you've set a minimum interval, and the system analyzes activity through sensors and touch screen data.

Where to find screen timeout settings in MIUI

In most modern Xiaomi smartphones, the automatic screen shutdown options are hidden in the Settings → Screen section. However, the path may vary. Here is the universal guide for the latest versions of MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Always Active Screen and Lock (on some models, just Screen).
3. Select Sleep Mode or Screen Timeout.
4. Set the desired time from the available options (usually 15 seconds to 30 minutes).

On older versions of MIUI (up to 12th), the path might look like: Settings → Additional → Sleeping. If you have custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU or PixelExperience), the settings may differ – look for the Display or Lock screen section.

Check the version of MIUI in the Settings section → About the phone

Close all active apps (especially games and videos)

Connect the charger if the battery level is below 20%

Take a screenshot of the current screen settings in case of resetting-->

Available timeout values and their effect on the battery

The MIUI has standard time slots for automatically turning off the screen, depending on the device’s use case:

On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Pro or Redmi K50 Ultra) timeout selection more 2 When you are active, always-on display increases your battery consumption. 30-40% faster than LCD-This is due to the way the pixels work in a constant lighting mode.

To test the impact of timeout on autonomy, use the built-in Battery → Battery Use tool. Compare charge consumption under different settings during the day. For example, when you switch from 30 seconds to 2 minutes, the average daily consumption can increase by 8-12%.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4 GT) When you select Never (never), the system will still turn off the screen after 1 hour for security reasons. ADB root-access.

How to Change Screen Timeouts through Energy Saving Modes

In MIUI, the screen shutdown time can be automatically adjusted depending on the chosen power consumption profile, which is useful if you want to extend battery life in critical situations or, conversely, get maximum performance.

To adjust the timeout and power mode:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Select one of the profiles: 🔋 Balanced – Standard Time Out Settings. ⚡ Productivity – time out increases by 20-30%. 🛡️ Energy saving – time out reduced to 15-30 seconds. ⚡⚡ Ultra energy saving – the screen goes out 10-15 second-of-action.

Press Mode Settings and manually adjust the screen settings.

For example, when you activate ultra-power saving on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, the system not only reduces the timeout, but also:

• 📵 Disables background activity of applications.
• 📶 Restricts the operation of the mobile network.
• 🔕 Reduces the brightness of the screen to 30%.
• 🎵 Dims the system sounds.

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If you need to temporarily turn off the automatic screen shutdown (for example, to show a presentation), use Do Not Disturb with the option While using the screen, this will keep the display on while you are actively interacting with the device.

Hidden settings: how to set a non-standard timeout

By default. MIUI It offers a fixed set of time slots, but with the help of a developer or ADB-You can set any command value, like 45 seconds or 7 minutes, and that's true for users who don't have the standard options.

To change the timeout through ADB:

1. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times on the line with the version, then return to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put system screen_off_timeout 300000 Where 300000 — time in milliseconds (in the example — 5 minute).
3. Reset the device.

Values allowed (in milliseconds):

• 🕒 15 seconds. = 15000
• 🕓 30 seconds = 30000
• ⏱️ 1 minute = 60000
• ⏲️ 5 minutes. = 300000
• ⏳ 10 minutes. = 600000

⚠️ Attention: Inept use ADB If the timeout is reset or the screen is not behaving properly after the change, follow the command: adb shell settings delete system screen_off_timeout This will bring back the standard settings.

Solving screen timeout issues

Sometimes, users are faced with situations where the screen goes off too quickly or, conversely, does not turn off despite the settings, let's consider the typical problems and how to fix them.

The screen is turned off before the set time.

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Active Power Saving Mode: Check if Ultra Mode is on in the battery settings.
• 📱 Problem applications: Some programs (such as instant messengers or launchers) may reset timeouts.
• 🔄 Resetting: Return the standard settings to Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting screen settings.
• 🐞 Firmware error: Update MIUI Up to the latest version or reinstall it via Recovery.

The screen doesn't turn off at all.

If the display remains on despite the timeout settings:

• 🕳️ Always-On Display: Disable the function in Settings → Always active screen.
• 🎮 Game mode: B MIUI There are separate settings for games - check the settings → Special facilities → Turbo-playing mode.
• 🔌 Charging: Some models (Xiaomi) 11T, Redmi K40) Do not turn off the screen when you connect to the charger. This behavior can be changed in Settings → Battery → Charging settings.
• 🦠 Viruses or malware: Check your device with an antivirus (e.g. Mi Security).

If the problem persists, calibrate the proximity sensor:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → All Specifications → The kernel (or use the code ##6484##).
2. Select the Approximation Sensor Test and follow the instructions.

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If the screen doesn’t turn off only in a particular app (like YouTube or Chrome), the problem lies in the settings of that app. Check the settings “Do not turn off the screen” or “Mode of the cinema” inside the program.

Features of setting up timeout on different Xiaomi models

Despite the common MIUI platform, some Xiaomi models have unique screen time management features, due to differences in hardware platform and target audience.

On devices with an infrared port (for example, Xiaomi 12S Ultra), the screen shutdown time can be reset when using the remote control. This is due to the peculiarities of the IR module, which keeps the system active.

For Xiaomi tablets (Pad series) additional options are available:

• 📖 Reading Mode: Increases timeout to 15 minutes when opening books in Mi Reader.
• 🎨 Drawing: Disables automatic shutdown when using a stylus.
• 🔄 Multi-window: Different timeout settings for each window.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen timeout on Xiaomi