How to turn off the Xiaomi TV: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi TVs have become popular thanks to a combination of modern technology and affordable prices, but even with such devices, users have basic questions, one of which is how to turn off the TV correctly so as not to harm the system and save settings. It would seem that it could be easier? But in practice, Mi has a very simple way of doing it. TV There are several ways to shut down, each of which affects power consumption, the speed of the next turn on and even the life of the matrix.

In this article, we will look at all possible methods, from classic remote shutdown to hidden functions in the developer menu. Particular attention will be paid to how to avoid the typical errors that lead to firmware failures or premature wear of backlights. For example, did you know that completely shutting down the TV through the socket can reset the timers of ether recording? or that Quick Start mode continues to consume up to 15 watts per hour even when it is “off”?

The material will be useful to owners of all series: from budget Mi TV 4A before the flagship Xiaomi TV Q2 mi TV We'll also talk about specific cases, like what to do if the TV is getting stuck and not responding to the remote, or how to set up automatic timer shutdowns for children, and start with the most obvious, but not always the right way to do it.

1. Classic remote shutdown

The most common method is to press the power button on the remote control. But there are nuances that few people know about. First, on Xiaomi remotes, the on/off button is often combined with the Home button, which is done to save space, but can cause confusion. Second, one short tap puts the TV in standby mode, rather than completely shutting it down.

What happens when you turn off this thing:

• 🔴 The light bulb on the front panel begins to flash slowly (usually red or white).
• 📺 The screen goes out, but the Android operating system TV continues to operate in the background.
• ⚡ Energy consumption is reduced to 0.5-2 W (depending on model and settings).
• ⏱ Next turn on time is reduced to 1-3 seconds (due to the Quick Start function).

This method is suitable for daily use, but has a hidden disadvantage: if you leave the TV in this state for a long time (a week or more), the built-in capacitor responsible for saving time and settings can run out. TV 4S mi TV 4X early-story.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV turns on spontaneously at night after the remote is turned off, check the settings of the Notification Center → Automatic Updates: The system can wake up to download updates even if you disabled this feature during daylight hours.

2. Complete shutdown by button on the body

On the back or side of a Xiaomi TV, there is a physical power button, and its appearance depends on the model:

• 📦 On Mi. TV 4A/4S — It's a small circular button with an on icon.
• 🔘 On Mi. TV Q1/Q2 — touch-field.
• 🔄 On Mi. TV Master – Combined button with reboot function.

To turn off the TV completely (rather than put it into sleep mode), you need to hold the button for 5-10 seconds until the indicator goes out.

• 🔌 The supply chains are completely de-energized (consumption drops to 0 W).
• ⏳ The next turn-on will take 10-20 seconds (boot the system from scratch).
• 🔄 Temporary data is reset (for example, browsing history in applications).

This method is recommended to use:

• 🌩 In case of storm (to avoid damage to ports) HDMI).
• ✈️ Before a long departure (more than 2 weeks).
• 🔧 In preparation for firmware or resetting settings.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV A Pro and Mi TV P1 Holding the power button for more than 15 seconds leads to a hardware reset (similar to Hard Reset on smartphones!

3. Software shutdown via the settings menu

If the remote is lost or broken, you can turn off the TV through the system menu.

1. Press the Menu button on the TV body (or touch area).
2. Go to Settings. → The device → Sleeping mode.
3. Select the item "Switch off" (on some models - "Switch off power").

This is similar to pressing a button on the remote, where the TV goes to standby mode rather than completely shutting down.

You can also set the automatic timer shutdown in the settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Timers. → Shutdown.
2. Specify the time (from 30 minutes to 24 hours).
3. Activate the option to Repeat daily if necessary.

This function is useful for:

• 👶 Restrictions on viewing time in children.
• 💤 Automatic shutdowns at night (if you fall asleep under the TV).
• ⏰ Saving electricity in offices or hotels.

Turn on the TV.

Open Settings → Timers.

Selecting time off

Save the changes

Check the timer's performance-->

4.Voice control and smart home

Xiaomi TVs with support for Google Assistant or Alice (in Russia) can be turned off by voice.

1. Activate the voice assistant with a button on the remote or with the command “OK, Google”.
2. Say "turn off the TV" or "turn off the Mi" TV".

If the TV is connected to the Mi Home ecosystem, it can be turned off by:

• 📱 Mi Home app on your smartphone (Section "Smart home").
• 💬 Voice commands for Xiaomi AI Speaker.
• ⏭ Automation scenarios (e.g., “Switch off TV when everyone leaves home").

To set up automatic shutdown via Mi Home:

1. Open the app and select your TV.
2. Go to Automation. → Add a rule.
3. Specify the condition (time, geolocation, event) and the action to turn off the device.

⚠️ Note: When you turn off your voice via Google Assistant, the TV goes into standby mode rather than completely shutting down.

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If voice commands don’t work, check the settings of the TV section of Google → Voice assistant and enable the option Allow power management.

5. Offsetting in emergency situations

If the Xiaomi TV is frozen and does not respond to the remote or buttons, try the following methods:

Method 1: Forced resetting

• 🔌 Turn off the TV for 30 seconds, then turn it back on.
• 🔄 On models with a Reset button (e.g., Mi) TV 4S 55") press it with a thin object (clip) for 10 seconds.

Method 2: Reset via service menu

If the TV is turned on but is not working properly:

1. On the remote, hold both Menu and Volume for 5 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select Wipe. Data/Factory Reset (reset to factory settings).
3. 🔐 Enter. PIN-code: default is 0000 or 1234.

Method 3: Manual firmware update

If the failures are due to software errors:

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Copy the update.zip file to a FAT32 flash drive.
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and in the update menu, select Local Update.

On Xiaomi models TV Q2 75" and Mi" TV Master 82" after an emergency shutdown, color calibration may be lost. To restore factory image settings, go to Settings → Display. → Resetting image parameters.

Energy efficiency

Even when switched off, Xiaomi TVs can consume up to 15 watts per hour due to its Quick Start feature.

Turn off the fast start:

1. Go to Settings. → The device → Standby regime.
2. Turn off the Quick Start option.

Set your sleep timer:

• 🕒 B Settings → Timers set automatic shutdown for 2-3 hours in the morning.
• 📴 Activate the Eco-mode option to reduce brightness in the dark.

Check the background processes:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Launched.
2. Close unneeded apps (like YouTube or Netflix) that may be waking up the TV for updates.

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Disabling Quick Start can increase the turn on time to 20 seconds, but reduce power consumption by 10 times.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users make the same mistakes when turning off Xiaomi TVs, leading to crashes or increased wear and tear.

Mistake 1: Constantly shutting down through the socket

If you pull a plug out of the socket every day, it can lead to:

• 🕒 Interior clock failure (TV will show incorrect time after switching on).
• 🔄 Loss of scheduled airtime recordings (if you use a TV tuner).
• 🔋 Premature wear of power supply capacitors.

Mistake 2: Using Universal Remotes

Cheap universal remotes often send incorrect commands, which can lead to:

• 🔴 Freeze of the TV in update mode.
• 📺 spontaneous switching of signal sources.
• ⚡ Damage to the IR receiver (if the remote works at a non-standard frequency).

Error 3: Ignoring firmware updates

In older versions of the software, Xiaomi TVs had power management bugs, such as:

• 🛑 Freeze when switched off through the menu.
• 🔄 Cyclical reboot after update.
• ⚡ Increased power consumption in standby mode (up to 20 W).

To avoid problems:

• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware through Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 📋 Before updating, check the reviews on the forums (for example, on the 4PDA or Mi Community).
• 🔌 Do not turn off the TV while installing updates (the indicator flashes blue).

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If after the update the TV began to spontaneously turn off, reset settings in Settings. → Warehouse → Reset. It'll help you get back to a stable job.

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