How to put a timer on the TV off Xiaomi: all the ways

Are you tired of falling asleep under a working TV or want to limit watching time for children? Automatic shutdown of Xiaomi TV on a timer solves these problems without unnecessary hassle. Unlike the old models, which used to use sockets with a timer, modern smart TVs Mi TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV and others support built-in delayed shutdown functions. But where to look for this setting and how to use it, not everyone knows.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to set a timer to turn off, including hidden features for advanced users, we will analyze standard menu settings, voice commands for Alice and Google Assistant, as well as alternative methods through apps and third-party devices. Particular attention is paid to the nuances for different versions of firmware MIUI TV — from 1.0 to current 3.0+.

1. Standard timer via the settings menu

The most reliable way to do this is to use the built-in Sleep Timer feature that has been available in all Xiaomi TV models since 2018, which allows you to turn off the TV after a set time period of 10 minutes to 4 hours. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the algorithm remains the same.

To activate the timer:

1. Press the Menu (or Settings) button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → System → Sleep Timer (or Settings → General → Sleep Timer in English).
3. Select the desired time from the list: 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or 4 hours.
4. Confirm the choice with the OK button.

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When activated, a countdown icon will appear in the upper right corner of the screen, and you can cancel auto-turndown the same way by selecting the option Off. Note that if you switch the TV to HDMI or USB mode after setting the timer, the countdown will not reset — the TV will turn off at the scheduled time, regardless of the signal source.

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If your model doesn’t have a Sleep Timer section, try updating the firmware via Settings → About TV → System Update. Older versions of MIUI TV (up to 2.5) may not have this feature.

2.Voice control: Alice and Google Assistant

Owners of Xiaomi TVs with support for Yandex Alice or Google Assistant can set a voice-activated shutdown timer - this is convenient when the remote is far away or you are busy.The feature works on models with a built-in microphone (Mi TV Q2 75, Redmi Smart TV X2022 and later) or through external speakers with a voice assistant (for example, Yandex Station or Google Nest).

List of supported voice commands:

• 🎤 "Alice, turn off the TV in 30 minutes" - for devices with Yandex Alice.
• 🎤 "Google, set a timer to turn off the TV for 1 hour for Google Assistant.
• 🎤 "Alice, cancel the "off timer" to reset the set time.

Important: voice commands only work when you're connected to the Internet, and if the TV doesn't respond to requests, check:

• 🔌 Wi-Fi connection (in the Settings menu) → Network).
• 🔊 Permissions for microphone (Settings) → Confidentiality → Microphone).
• 📱 Linking Xiaomi or Google account in TV settings.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with firmware MIUI TV 1.x Voice control of the timer may not work due to limitations API. In this case, use the standard menu or update the software.

3.Timer via the Mi Home app (for smart home)

If your Xiaomi TV is integrated into the Mi Home ecosystem, you can control the shutdown timer via a mobile app, a method that is convenient for remote control — for example, if you forgot to turn off the TV in the country or want to limit the time of viewing for children when you are not at home.

Instructions for setting:

1. Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone and make sure the TV is connected to your account.
2. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list of devices.
3. Go to the Automation section → Make a rule.
4. Click Add Condition → Timer and set the right time.
5. In the Action section, select Turn off the TV.
6. Save the rule with the Ready button.

Advantages of this method:

• 📱 Remote control from the phone.
• 🔄 The ability to create repetitive rules (e.g., turn off the TV every day at 23:00).
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Watching time for children through parental settings.

⚠️ Attention: For Mi TVs TV A Pro (2023 models) timer function via Mi Home may be blocked due to security policy.In this case, use the standard menu or voice commands.

4. Alternative methods: sockets and third-party devices

If the built-in features don’t work for some reason (for example, on very old models or after resetting), you can use external devices:

1.Smart sockets with a timer

Connect your TV to a smart outlet (such as Xiaomi Mi Smart Plug or Aqara Smart Plug) and set up an automatic power outage via the app. This method is universal, but has a disadvantage: if you cut the power abruptly, the TV will not complete the correct shutdown, which can damage the firmware with frequent shutdowns.

2 Infrared remotes with timer

Devices like the BroadLink RM4 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Remote Controller can simulate the pressing of the off button on the remote control on a schedule.

3. Scripts in Google Home or Apple HomeKit

If your TV supports integration with these platforms, create time-triggered automation. For example, Google Home:

1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Select your TV from the list of devices.
3. Click Automation → Create → Add Action.
4. Select Device Management → Turn off the TV.
5. Set a time to actuate.

5. Hidden functions: ADB-team-up

For users familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), there is a way to set a shutdown timer via the command line.This is true for Android TVs (like Mi TV Stick or models with Google Play).

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in TV settings: Settings → About TV → Software version (click 7 times on the line with the version until the message “You became a developer” appears). Then go to Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect the TV to the PC via USB-cable.
3. Open the command line (CMD or Terminal) and type:

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.SET_TIMER -e android.intent.extra.TIMER_LENGTH 3600

3600 is time in seconds (in the example, 1 hour). For 30 minutes, use 1800.

To cancel the timer:

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.CANCEL_TIMER

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Use of the ADB-Incorrect commands can cause system failure. Recommended only for experienced users.

On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 3.0+ standard ADB-The timer command may not work due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case use an alternative method via am broadcast:

adb shell am broadcast -a com.xiaomi.mitv.timer.SET -e time 3600

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even if you set the shutdown timer correctly, let's look at the typical causes and ways to fix them:

1.Timer resets after channel switch

This is a bug of old firmware (MIUI TV 1.x-2.x).

• Update your TV to the latest version.
• Use voice commands or Mi Home instead of the standard timer.

2.The TV does not turn off the timer in HDMI mode

In some models, the timer only works for embedded apps (like Netflix or YouTube) to get around this:

• Switch to any built-in source (such as TV or Home) before activating the timer.
• Use a smart socket to force shutdown.

3. There's no "Sleep Timer" section on the menu

Possible causes:

• Outdated firmware - update it.
• Regional Restrictions – Change the region to China or Europe in settings (Settings → Region).
• The TV model does not support the feature (e.g. 2017 Mi TV 3S).

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