How to Set a Shutdown Timer on Xiaomi TV: All Ways 2026

Why Xiaomi TV’s Shutdown Timer Is a Must-Have Function

Have you ever fallen asleep on a favorite TV show and woke up from a bright TV screen in the middle of the night? Or forgotten to turn off the TV when you go to work, which made the electricity bill grow by leaps and bounds? With the automatic shutdown timer on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV 4/5 series, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV A Pro), these problems are solved in 30 seconds. The feature not only saves electricity, but also prolongs the life of the matrix, preventing overheating.

In this article, we have 3 proven ways to set up a timer: through a standard menu, voice assistant, and even from a smartphone. We have taken the nuances for different firmware (including PatchWall and Google TV), added a model compatibility table and warnings about typical errors. And if you like to sleep under TV, at the end there is a bonus: how to adjust a smooth darkening of the screen before turning off, so as not to wake up from a sharp black screen.

Method 1: Standard timer through the settings menu

This is the most versatile method, working on all Xiaomi TV models (except the earliest firmware versions until 2020).The interface may vary slightly depending on the shell, but the algorithm of actions is the same.

To activate the timer:

1. Press the Menu (or Settings) button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → System and Updates → Timer (or Settings → Smart Functions → Shutdown Timer on New Models).
3. Select the time of shutdown: from 15 minutes to 4 hours in 15 minutes increments. Some firmwares offer the option of User Time, where you can set any value up to 24 hours.
4. Confirm the choice with the OK button.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) The path to the timer is different: Profile → Settings → Device and general settings → Sleep timer. If you do not find an item, update the firmware (instructions in the next section).

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Method 2: Voice assistant (for models with a microphone)

If your Xiaomi TV supports voice control (this is a model with a remote control with a Google Assistant button or a built-in microphone), you can turn on the timer with your voice. This is convenient when the remote is lost or you are lying on the couch and do not want to get up.

The algorithm is simple:

1. Press and hold the Google Assistant button on the remote (or say “OK, Google” if the microphone is built into the TV).
2. Say the command: "Set the timer off in 1 hour" or "Switch off the TV at 23:30".
3. The assistant will announce the shutdown time and ask you to confirm it. Say yes or confirm it.

🔹 nuance:

• 🗣️ It works only in English or Chinese (Russian is supported with firmware). MIUI TV 3.0+).
• ⏰ The timer will work even if you switch a channel or launch an app (e.g. YouTube).
• 🔇 If the voice assistant does not respond, check the microphone settings in Settings. → Voice control.

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Method 3: Control from a smartphone via Mi Home

For owners of the Xiaomi ecosystem, there is a bonus: a timer can be set remotely through the Mi Home app.This is useful if you forgot to turn off TV at work or want to limit watching time for children.

Instructions:

1. Install the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS).
2. Add the TV to the app (if not added): click + → TV → Xiaomi TV and follow the instructions.
3. Open your TV card in Mi Home, the timer is in the Smart Scripts → Timer section.
4. Pick a time and confirm.

⚠️ Note: This way, the TV and smartphone must be on the same Wi-Fi network. If the TV is connected by cable and the phone is connected to the mobile Internet, the function will not work. Also check that the TV settings include the option Remote control (Settings). → Communications and networks → Remote management).

Compatibility table: which timer works on your model

Not all of these are suitable for all Xiaomi TVs, but below is the compatibility table for popular models, and if your model isn't on the list, focus on the year of release and firmware.

🔹 Important: On Android TVs TV 9.0 and below (released before 2020) may not be available for voice assistant, in which case use the first or third method.

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If your model doesn’t have a built-in timer, use a Xiaomi smart outlet (like the Mi Smart Plug). Set up an automatic power outage via the Mi Home – the effect will be the same, but the TV will turn on longer the next run.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with a simple timer setting, users are faced with problems. Here are the 5 most common errors and their solutions:

• ⏱️ Timer does not work: Check if the TV is in Energy Saving mode (disables all background processes). → Energy conservation → Shut down.
• 🔄 Timer resets after reboot: It's a firmware bug MIUI TV 1.0-2.5. Update to the latest version.
• 🎮 Doesn't work with the console (PS5, Xbox: The timer only turns off the TV itself, not external devices. Use a timer on consoles or a smart socket.
• 📶 Mi Home does not connect: Make sure the router settings are disabled AP Isolation (customer isolation).
• 🔊 Voice assistant doesn't understand command: Try alternative phrases like "set a timer to turn off" or "turn off the TV in an hour".

⚠️ Note: On root-access TVs or custom firmware, the timer may not work properly. If you have installed unofficial software (such as LineageOS), return the stock firmware via Fastboot.

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If the timer doesn’t work in any way, reset your TV settings to factory settings (Settings → About TV → Reset) and it will solve 90% of software problems, but it will delete all stored data (apps, accounts).

Bonus: smooth darkening of the screen before switching off

Abruptly turning off the screen can wake or scare (especially if you sleep under TV). newer Xiaomi models (Mi TV 5/Redmi X and newer) have a smooth dimming feature that gradually reduces brightness before turning it off.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Screen and sound → Sleep mode.
2. Activate the option of Smooth shutdown.
3. Select the duration of the blackout: 5, 10 or 15 minutes.
4. Save the settings.

🔹 How it works: For 5-15 minutes before the screen is turned off, the brightness of the screen will gradually decrease to 0%, And then the TV turns off, and it simulates natural sleep, and it doesn't cause you to wake up abruptly.

💡 Lifehack: If you have an old model without this feature, use Xiaomi's smart lamp (like Yeelight).Tune the script into Mi Home: 10 minutes before the TV is turned off, the lamp slowly starts to fade, creating a smooth dimming effect.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the timer on Xiaomi TV