How to turn on the timer on the Xiaomi Mi TV TV: Complete guide with photos and tips

Xiaomi Mi TVs TV offer a convenient function of automatic timer shutdown, which will help save electricity and extend the life of the matrix. However, many users have difficulty finding this option — it is hidden in non-obvious menu sections, and in some firmware, its name changes. In this article, we will discuss all ways to activate a sleep timer and turn on Mi models. TV 4A/4S/4X/5/5 Pro and others, including nuances for different versions MIUI TV.

Feature of Xiaomi TVs – the use of a modified shell Android TV, where standard settings are sometimes duplicated or moved to other sections, such as firmware MIUI TV 3.0 Sleep Timer was Settings → The system, and in new versions it was moved to Settings → Smart home. We'll show you where to look for a feature in your model, how to set up automatic on schedule, and what to do if the timer doesn't work.

Where is the sleep timer on Xiaomi Mi? TV: menu-search

The fastest way to find a timer is to search by settings. On the Xiaomi remote, press the button. ⚙️ Settings (cogs), then in the top row of the search, type "timer" or "sleep timer" and the system will show all the relevant options. If the search does not yield results, check:

• 🔍 Version MIUI TV: In old firmware (until 2020), the timer could be called “Switch off” or “Sleep mode».
• 📺 Model TV: on Mi TV 4A and 4S It's different from Mi. TV 5 Pro.
• 🌐 Firmware Region: in Global Versions (EEA) The menu can be in English, even if the interface language is Russian.

If the search didn’t help, try the standard ways:

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with firmware MIUI TV 5.0+ The sleep timer may conflict with the Eco-mode function. If the TV spontaneously turns off ahead of time after the timer is activated, turn off eco-mode in Settings. → Display and sound → Eco-regime.

Step-by-step: how to turn on a sleep timer

Consider a universal algorithm for most models. MIUI TV 3.0-5.0, follow these steps:

1. Press the button on the remote. ⚙️ Settings (or Home) → Settings).
2. Go to the Smart Home (or New Model Device) section.
3. Select Timer item → Sleep timer.
4. Set the time of disconnection: from 15 minutes to 4 hours (step - 15 minutes).
5. Activate the timer with the Enable button or switch.

A countdown notification will appear on the screen, and to cancel the timer, go back to the same menu and press Turn off.

Check the version. MIUI TV In Settings → On TV.

Connect the remote to the TV (if you use a Bluetooth remote)

Turn off the child mode if it is active

Make sure the TV is connected to the network (to synchronize time)

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On the Mi models TV 4A If you have a firmware older than 2019, the sleep timer may not be on the menu:

1. Open Settings → System → Date and time.
2. Activate the Auto-Disconnect option.
3. Select the time from the list (maximum 180 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: If the TV doesn't turn off after the timer is activated, check if an app (e.g. YouTube or Netflix) is blocking it.

Turn on timer: how to program automatic turn on TV

The automatic activation function is not available on all Xiaomi Mi models TV. It's in the firmware. MIUI TV 4.0 and newer, but can be hidden in regional versions (e.g. China) to adjust the turn on timer:

1. Go to Settings. → Smart home. → Timer.
2. Select the inclusion timer (or schedule).
3. Specify the time, days of the week and the source of the signal (for example, HDMI 1 TV).
4. Save the settings with the Ready button.

Important nuances:

• 🕒 The TV must be connected to the 220V network (do not remove the plug from the socket!).
• 📡 An active Internet connection is required to operate the turn on timer (time synchronization).
• 🔄 On some models, the Mi TV 4X) The turn on timer only works once – you need to reconfigure it to reuse it.

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If the turn on timer doesn’t work, try resetting the network settings: → Network → Reset the network. Then reconnect to Wi-Fi and set the timer again.

Set up a timer through the Mi Home app

If you have a smart Xiaomi ecosystem, you can manage the timer through the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS). TV 5 Pro, Q1/Q2). Instructions:

1. Connect the TV to the Mi Home app (if you haven’t already).
2. Open the app, find your TV in the list of devices.
3. Go to the section Timers and Automation.
4. Press Add a timer → Turn off the TV.
5. Set the time and days of the week, save.

Advantages of this method:

• 📱 Remote control (you can turn off the TV even if you are not at home).
• 🔄 Flexible settings: for example, turning off the alarm clock or after the broadcast is completed.
• 🔗 Integration with other Xiaomi devices (for example, a timer can be triggered when the lights are turned off).

⚠️ Note: To work with Mi Home, the TV must be connected to the same Xiaomi account as the app. If the TV does not appear in the list of devices, reset: Settings → Account. → Untie the device.

Frequent mistakes and their solution

Xiaomi Mi users TV We've collected some of the most common errors and ways to fix them:

1.The sleep timer is not activated

Reasons:

• 🔌 The TV is powered by backup power (e.g., power bank).
• 🔄 Guest session mode is enabled (limits some functions).
• 📵 Firmware is damaged (for example, after a failed update).

Solution: Reset the TV (Power button for 15 seconds), then reset the timer. If it doesn't work, reset to factory settings (Settings) → On TV. → Reset).

2.Timer is triggered ahead of time

This problem is typical for Mi models. TV 4S and 4X firmware MIUI TV 3.0-3.5. It's all because of Conflict with Energy Saving:

1. Open the Settings. → Display and sound → Energy conservation.
2. Turn off the option Automatic Shutdown in case of inactivity.
3. Reboot the TV.

3.The switching timer does not work after the update.

After updating to MIUI TV 5.0+ Some TVs reset their schedules, and that's because they're changing the architecture of the time service, to restore function:

• Update the Mi Home app to the latest version.
• Reconnect the TV to your Xiaomi account.
• Set the timer again through Settings → The device → Timer.

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If the timer settings are gone after the update, don't try to restore them through a backup, it can cause the system to crash.

Alternative methods: timer through HDMI-CEC and third-party applications

If the built-in timer does not suit, alternative methods can be used:

1.Management through HDMI-CEC

Function HDMI-CEC Allows you to control your TV through connected devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box or Android console) TV). To set up an automatic shutdown:

1. Activate. HDMI-CEC in the settings of TV: Settings → HDMI-CEC → Turn on.
2. On a connected device (such as Mi Box) install the application TV Auto Off or Sleep Timer.
3. Set up a timer in the app - the TV will turn off along with the console.

2. Android applications TV

On Xiaomi Mi TVs TV You can install third-party utilities to manage the timer:

• 🛠️ Sleep Timer – a simple timer with flexible settings.
• ⏱️ TV Sleep Timer – maintains a weekly schedule.
• 🔄 Auto Power Off – Turns off the TV when playback is complete.

To install the application:

1. Open Google Play on your TV.
2. Find the right application and install it.
3. Run the utility and set up a timer.

⚠️ Note: Some applications require permission Special features that may conflict with system functions MIUI TV. After installation, check the remote – if the buttons stopped responding, disable the permission for the application.

Resetting the timer settings to factory

If the timer is not working properly and the reboot is not working, you may need to reset your settings, which will remove all user settings, including the schedule.

1. Open the Settings. → On TV.
2. Select Resetting (may be called Reset and Reset).
3. Enter. PIN-code (default: 0000 or 1234).
4. Confirm the reset.

After the reboot:

• 🔧 Reset the language, network and account of Xiaomi.
• ⏰ Re-activate the sleep/on timer.
• 📥 Update the firmware to the latest version (Settings) → Update of the PO).

If the reset didn't solve the problem, the firmware might have been damaged, and then you'd need to flash it through. USB (For instructions for your model, look for the forum 4PDA or XDA Developers).

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Before resetting, write down your current audio, image and network settings, which will save you time when you reset, and you can take pictures of the screens with the settings or save them in your notes.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions