How to turn on a timer on a Xiaomi TV: 5 ways for all models

Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV offer flexible timer settings, from auto-shutdown to schedule switching, which is useful for saving power, protecting the screen from burnout and creating a comfortable viewing before bedtime. However, the menu interface may vary depending on the model (Mi TV 4A/4S/5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV) and the firmware version.

In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to activate the timer, from standard settings to hidden commands via ADB. You will learn how to set a delayed shutdown for 30/60/120 minutes, create a schedule for a week ahead and even synchronize the timer with smart Mi Home devices.

1. Standard off timer via settings menu

The easiest way is to use the built-in Sleep Timer feature available on all Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 3.0 and later, a method that doesn’t require an internet connection and works even on basic models like the Mi TV 4A 32.

To activate the timer:

1. On the remote control, press the Settings button.
2. Go to the System section → Sleep timer.
3. Select the interval: 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes.
4. Confirm the choice with the OK button.

After activation, an alarm icon with a countdown will appear in the upper right corner of the screen, and you can cancel the timer by the same way or through a notification in the taskbar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).

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⚠️ Attention: On Redmi Smart models TV X50/X65 The path to the timer may be different: Settings → Smart functions → Sleep timer. If there's no point, update the firmware through Settings. → On TV. → Updating the system.

2. Turn on timer: how to program automatic start of TV

The Turn on Timer feature is only available on TVs with MIUI TV 4.0+ and an RTC (real-time) module, and allows you to schedule the TV to start at a given time, convenient for waking up to your favorite channel or automatically turning on the record.

Instructions for setting:

• 📅 Go to Settings. → System system → On/off timer.
• ⏰ Select Add a timer → Inclusion timer.
• 🔄 Set the time, days of the week (daily/selective) and source of the signal (HDMI/TV/Annex).
• 💾 Save the settings with the button OK.

Important: for the function to work, the TV must remain connected to the network 220V (Even when it's off. On models without RTC-module (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 2018) this method does not work – you will need an external smart socket with a timer.

3. Weekly schedule: Advanced settings

Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 5.0 and higher can create reusable day-of-week timers, which are useful for automatically turning on morning news or turning off the TV in the children’s room on schedule.

Algorithm of settings:

1. Open Settings → System → On/off Timer → Schedule.
2. Click Add the rule and select the type: On or off.
3. Specify the time, days of the week (checks) and priority (if there are several rules).
4. For a shutdown timer, you can set the source of the signal – for example, turn off the TV only if YouTube is working.

On TVs with an Amlogic T962 chipset (such as the Mi TV Q1 75), the schedule supports application-specific binding – the TV will only turn off if Netflix or Prime Video is open when the timer is triggered.

4.Timer via voice assistant (Alice/Google Assistant)

If your Xiaomi TV supports voice control (models with a microphone on the remote or built-in Google Assistant), you can control the voice timer. This method is convenient for people with disabilities or when the remote is not available.

Voice commands:

• 🎤 "Google, turn off the TV in 1 hour (for Google models) TV).
• 🎤 "Alice, set a timer on the TV for 45 minutes (for TV with Yandex.Alice).
• 🎤 "Hey Mi, turn on the TV tomorrow at 7:00" (requires a link to your Mi Account).

For the work of voice commands it is necessary:

1. Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi network as the smartphone/column.
2. Activate voice assistant in TV settings: Settings → Smart functions → Voice control.
3. Give permission to manage the device in the Mi Home or Google Home app.

⚠️ Attention: Voice timers only work when you are actively connected to the Internet. If the router restarts or the electricity goes off, the command will not execute. For critical tasks, use the hardware timer from section 1.

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5. Alternative methods: smart sockets and ADB-team

If the built-in features are not suitable (e.g. on older Mi TV 2S models), external devices or technical commands can be used.

Method 1: Smart socket with timer

Connect your TV through a smart socket (such as Xiaomi Mi Smart Plug or Aqara Socket) and set up your schedule in the Mi Home app:

1. Add a socket to the app and tie it to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.
2. Create automation: If time = 23:00 → Turn off the socket.
3. To enable, add the second rule with the condition If time = 07:00 → Turn on the socket.

Method 2: ADB-Teams for Advanced Users

If you have experience with ADB, you can send a command to turn off directly from your computer:

adb connect [IP_your TV]:5555


adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_POWER # off




adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.SLEEP_TIMER -e delay 3600000 # timer at 1 hour

For this:

1. Activate Developer Mode on TV: Settings → On TV. → Click 7 times on "Version" MIUI TV".
2. Include ADB debugging in the developer menu.
3. Connect your TV and PC to the same network and execute the commands above.

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If the TV does not respond to ADB-Check if the Windows firewall or antivirus is blocking the commands. Also make sure the port is blocked. 5555 Free (can be checked by netstat team) -ano | findstr 5555).

Typical problems and their solutions

Users often experience a timer on Xiaomi TV that fails or resets, and here are the main reasons and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods helped, reset the settings (with saving the applications):

1. Settings → About TV → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset System Settings (does not affect installed applications).
3. After restarting, repeat the timer setting.

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Before resetting your settings, record or photograph the current image and sound parameters – after resetting, they will return to factory values.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the timer on Xiaomi TV