How to Remove the Man button on Xiaomi TV: All 2026 Techniques

The Human button (or Motion Detection) on Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV remotes often raises questions from users, a feature designed to activate gesture control or motion recognition that isn’t always in demand — especially if you prefer classic remote control. Moreover, random clicks on this button can lead to unwanted sensors, switching modes or even running unnecessary applications.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to turn off the Human button, from the standard settings in the TV menu to advanced methods using ADB and engineering menus. You’ll also learn why the button can reappear after updates and how to avoid it. The instructions are suitable for most Xiaomi Mi TV 4/4A/4S/5, Redmi Smart TV X and other Android TV or PatchWall-based lines.

Why the “Man” button appears on the Xiaomi remote

Motion Detection was introduced by Xiaomi to make it easier to interact with a TV without a remote.

• 👋 Hand gestures (for example, swing up/down to adjust volume)
• 🚶‍♂️ Approaching the person to the TV (automatic switching on)
• 🎮 Game controllers with motion support (for some models)

But in practice, many users experience false alarms due to pets, fans, or even reflected light, and a button on the remote duplicates this function, but pressing it can:

• 🔄 Switch signal sources (HDMI, TV, AV)
• 📱 Run a voice assistant (if integrated with Google Assistant)
• ⚙️ Activate the engineering menu (on some firmware)

It is important to understand that the button itself will not physically disappear from the remote, we are talking about turning off its functionality. On new models (for example, Xiaomi TV Q2 2023), the button can be software blocked by the manufacturer, and it will require additional manipulation to deactivate it.

⚠️ Note: On PatchWall TVs below version 3.0, disabling Motion Detection via the standard menu may not be available. ADB or resetting.

Method 1: Disconnect via standard TV settings

The easiest method is to deactivate the function in the settings menu, which is suitable for most models of Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV based on Android TV 9.0+:

1. Press the Settings button (⚙️) remote.
2. Go to Device and Preferences → Special features.
3. Select the Motion Sensor (or Motion Detection).
4. Move the slider to the off position.

If there is no such item, try an alternative path:

1. Open Settings → All settings → System.
2. Select Additional → Gesture management.
3. Turn off the motion recognition option.

On some firmware (PatchWall 2.0), the function may be hidden as Air Gesture or Smart Interaction, and if the button is still active after you turn off, move on to the next method.

Method 2: Use of an engineering menu (for advanced users)

If standard settings don't work, you can try turning off the sensor through the engineering menu, which requires caution, as incorrect changes can cause the TV to malfunction.

Instructions for models on Android TV:

1. On the remote, press sequentially: Menu → Settings → All Settings → General.
2. Scroll down and select About TV.
3. Click on MIUI TV Version 5 times in a row (or Build Number) until you become a developer!
4. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
5. Find the USB debugging option and turn it on.
6. In the same menu, search for the Engineering Menu (or Factory Menu) and select Sensor Test.
7. Turn off the Motion Sensor and Gesture Control settings.

For PatchWall models (e.g. Mi TV 4X):

1. Press the Menu + Home buttons on the remote for 5 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select Factory Mode.
3. Go to Sensor Calibration → Motion Sensor.
4. Press Disable and confirm the action.

⚠️ Attention: After visiting the engineering menu, the TV may request a reboot. Don't interrupt the process, wait until the full turn on. If the Human button is active again after the reboot, try resetting the sensor settings through the same section.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for managing Android devices via a computer, which requires a PC with drivers installed and USB debugging enabled on the TV.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (includes adb.exe).
2. Connect the TV to the PC via USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 on the TV, if any).
3. On the TV, turn on USB Debugging (see Method 2).
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
5. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices Should appear with the serial number.
6. Execute the command to disable the motion sensor: adb shell settings put global motion_sensor_enabled 0
7. Reboot the TV with the command: adb shell reboot

For PatchWall models, an additional command may be required:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MOTION_SENSOR_DISABLE

If the button is still active after rebooting, check the current state of the sensor with the command:

adb shell settings get global motion_sensor_enabled

If result is 1, repeat the disabling command or try an alternative method:

adb shell pm disable com.xiaomi.mitv.sensor

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Before working with ADB, back up your TV settings through Settings → System → Backup. This will help you quickly restore configuration when you crash.

Method 4: Resetting the TV to factory settings

If none of these methods worked, the last resort is a complete reset, which will delete all user data, including apps and accounts installed, but return the TV to the “out of the box” state where Motion Detection is disabled by default.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open Settings → Device and Preferences → Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset (or Factory Data Reset).
3. Enter. PIN-code (by default 0000 or 1234 if you have not changed it).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🔌 Don’t connect your TV to the internet right away – check first if the “Human” button is active».
• 📦 Install only the necessary applications, avoiding firmware updates (they can return the function).
• 🔧 If the button appears again, re-activate the switch through the settings (Method 1).

⚠️ Note: Mi Account-linked TVs will require re-entry after reset, and if you forget your account details, use the recovery service before the procedure begins.

Method 5: Physical button locking (alternative solution)

If the software methods don't work, you can take drastic measures to physically lock the button on the remote, and it won't turn off the motion sensor in the TV, but it will prevent accidental taps.

Lockdown options:

• 🎨 Stick a sticker, put a piece of tape or tape on a button, minus: it can leave traces of glue.
• 🔧 Disassemble the remote, open the case carefully, remove the rubber pad under the button.
• 🖌️ Paint. Put a layer of varnish or paint on the button so it doesn't press.
• 🛠️ 3D-Order a silicone overlay on the AliExpress remote without a cutout for the "Human" button».

To disassemble the remote:

1. Remove the batteries.
2. Put the latches of the body with a flat screwdriver (starting with the bottom).
3. Remove the top cover and find a rubber membrane with buttons.
4. Carefully cut the "bumps" with scissors under the "Man" button (do not damage the neighbors!).
5. Put the remote in reverse order.

Warning: disassembling the remote will void the warranty (if it is still valid), and there is a risk of damaging the fee or contacts - if you are not sure about your skills, you should contact the service center.

Compatibility table with Xiaomi models

Note: On Google TV models (e.g. Xiaomi TV A2), Motion Detection can be integrated into voice command recognition, in which case it will be disabled and the Google Assistant will not be used from the remote.

What to do if the “Man” button appears again after the update

Many users are faced with the fact that after updating the firmware Motion Detection function is activated automatically, this is due to Xiaomi’s policy, which resets some settings to default values.

How to prevent the button from returning:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic updates. Go to Settings. → On TV. → Update the system and deactivate the Auto Update option.
• 📥 Install custom firmware, ATV Custom ROM Xiaomi TV removes unnecessary features, including Motion Detection. requires unlocking the bootloader.
• 🔧 Use Tasker. using the Tasker app (installed via ADB) You can create a rule that will turn off the sensor every time you turn on the TV.
• 📧 Contact Xiaomi for support. Write to the official chat requesting to disable the function at the server level (sometimes helps).

If the update is already installed and the button is back:

1. Repeat the shutdown via ADB (Method 3).
2. If it doesn’t work, reset (Method 4), but don’t connect to the internet after it to avoid being updated again.

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Firmware updates often return Motion Detection. To avoid this, disable automatic updates or use custom firmware (at your own risk).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the “Man” button on Xiaomi TV