“The TV will soon turn off” on Xiaomi TV: how to remove the inscription forever

The message “TV will soon turn off”** on the screen of Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV or other models of the brand appears unexpectedly and often causes panic among users. Many people think that this is a system failure or a virus, but in fact the reason lies in standard power saving functions.

In this article, we will discuss all possible causes of the message about the imminent shutdown, including sleep timers, eco-saving modes and firmware errors. You will learn how to turn off automatic shutdown through menu settings, reset the timer to factory settings and what to do if the notification appears due to a malfunction in PatchWall or Android TV.

Instructions will be suitable for most Xiaomi models, from the budget Mi TV 4A and Redmi TV A2 to the flagship Mi TV Q2 and Mi TV P1. If your TV is running on Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro), some menu items may differ - we will point out this separately.

Why is the message “The TV will soon turn off” appearing?

Notifying you of an upcoming shutdown is not an error, but a planned function of the operating system, and here are the main reasons why it is activated:

• ⏰ Sleep Timer – a user or app (e.g. YouTube) has set an automatic shutdown after a certain time.
• 🌿 Eco-saving mode – the TV reduces brightness and turns off during prolonged inactivity to save energy.
• 🔄 Firmware Update – Some versions of PatchWall or Android TV There are bugs that cause a false notification to occur.
• 📱 Third-party apps – programs like Netflix or Prime Video can set their own sleep timers.
• ⚡ Overheating or malfunction – in rare cases, the TV warns of a shutdown due to a critical temperature or power failure.

Most often, the problem is with the first item, the sleep timer, which is useful if you fall asleep under the TV, but it can be triggered by accident, for example, if the child pressed the wrong button on the remote control or the app itself set a time limit.

If the message appears for no apparent reason (you did not set the timer and do not use eco-modes), the problem can be a firmware failure. For example, after upgrading to Android 11 or PatchWall 4.0, some users of Xiaomi Mi TV 4S and Redmi TV X55 complained about spontaneous shutdown notifications, in which case a reset or rollback to the previous version of the software will help.

How to turn off your sleep timer through Xiaomi TV settings

The easiest way to remove a message is to deactivate the sleep timer in the TV menu.The instructions are suitable for most models on PatchWall (including Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 4X, Redmi TV A2) and Android TV (Mi TV Q1, Mi TV P1).

Follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → System and Updates → Sleep Timer (on some models, the path may look like Settings → Smart Features → Timer).
3. If the timer is active, you will see the time of shutdown (for example, 30 minutes).Click on it and select Disable or Off.
4. Confirm the action if necessary.

On Google TVs (e.g., Xiaomi TV A Pro 2023), the path to settings may be different:

Settings → System → Energy saving → Sleep timer

If the menu does not have a sleep timer, try an alternative route:

Settings → All settings → Personal settings → Shutdown timer

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On some Xiaomi remotes, the Settings button is hidden under a long press on Home. 2-3 Seconds to open the menu.

Disconnecting eco-modes and energy saving

If the sleep timer is turned off but the message keeps popping up, check the power saving settings. Some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi TV 5 Pro or Redmi Smart TV X43) have Eco Mode, which automatically turns off the TV when inactivity is prolonged.

To turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Screen and sound → Energy saving.
2. Find options like Auto Shutdown in Omission or Eco-Timer.
3. Set the value Never or Unplugged.
4. Save the changes and restart the TV (press the power button for 5 seconds).

On Android TV 10/11 models (such as Mi TV Q2 75), the path may look like this:

Settings → Device → Energy saving → Sleeping mode

If your model does not have an explicit Eco-mode item, check the screensaver settings:

Settings → Screen → Screensaver → Saverstamp Timer → Never

Resetting to factory settings (if nothing helps)

If the shutdown message appears even after all timers are turned off, the problem may be a firmware failure or a setting conflict, in which case the factory reset will help.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Network Reset!).
3. Enter. PIN-code (default 0000, 1234 or last 4 digits) IMEI television).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🔧 Set up your TV again (select language, connect to Wi-Fi).
• 🚫 Do not restore settings from backup – this can return the problem.
• ⚙️ Turn off your sleep timer and eco-modes immediately (see instructions above).

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Resetting to factory settings is a last resort, before you try to update the firmware or roll it back to the previous version (if the problem appeared after the update).

If the message continues to appear after the reset, the problem may be a hardware failure (for example, a malfunction of the motherboard or power supply), in which case we recommend contacting the Xiaomi service center.

Updating the firmware as a solution to the problem

In some cases, the message “TV will soon turn off”** appears because of bugs in the firmware. For example, users of the Mi TV 4S 55” and Redmi TV X50 faced this problem after upgrading to PatchWall 3.5 in 2022, the solution is to update the software to the latest version or roll back to stable.

How to update firmware:

1. Open Settings → About TV → Update system.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, download and install it (the TV will reboot automatically).

If the problem occurs after the update, try to roll back:

Settings → About TV → System Update → Additional → Recoil to the previous version

On Android TV models (such as the Mi TV Q1), the rollback may not be available.

• 📥 Download old firmware from the official Xiaomi website (the support section of your model).
• 💾 Write it down on a flash drive in format. update.zip.
• 🔌 Connect the flash drive to the TV and update the software manually through Settings → Updating the system → Local Update.

If the problem persists after the update, check the error logs:

Settings → About TV → System Status → Error logs

Look for records with mentions power_off_timer or eco_mode — They will point to the source of the problem.

Application problems: Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video

Some streaming services (such as Netflix or YouTube) have built-in sleep timers that can conflict with your TV settings. If the message only appears when you view a particular app, check its settings.

How to turn off the timer in popular applications:

If the app doesn’t have a clear timer but the TV is still off, try:

• 🔄 Reinstall the app (remove and download from Google Play or App Store).
• 📋 Clear the cache: Settings → Annexes → [Title of the annex] → Clear the cache.
• 🔒 Disable Auto Update for the App in Google Play.

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If the problem is only one app, try using it through a browser (e.g. Chrome on Android TV).

Hardware causes: overheating, power supply, remote control

If all software methods have been tried, but the message “TV will soon turn off”** continues to appear, the reason may be a hardware malfunction.

• 🔥 Overheating: TV turns off to protect components. check the vents on the back - they shouldn't be clogged with dust.
• ⚡ Power supply failure: If the TV spontaneously shuts down without notice, the problem may be in capacitors or transistors of the PD.
• 🎮 Remote failure: Some buttons (such as Sleep) can stick and send false commands.
• 🔌 Problems with the socket or network filter: unstable voltage can cause the protection to work.

How to diagnose a hardware problem:

1. Turn off the TV for 10 minutes, then turn it back on. If the message disappears, the problem was a temporary failure.
2. Try using a different remote (or controlling your TV through the Mi Remote app on your smartphone).
3. Check the temperature of the case – if it is hot, let the TV cool and provide better ventilation.
4. Connect the TV to another outlet (preferably without extension cords).

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If the TV turns off with a characteristic click or flash of the indicator, this almost always indicates a problem with the power supply. In this case, self-repair is not recommended - contact the service.

On Xiaomi Mi TV 4 and Redmi TV X65 models, there is a known problem with capacitors in the power supply, which dry out over time.

• The TV is turned off 10-30 minutes after switching on.
• The power indicator flashes red or orange.
• The shutdown message appears even in the settings menu.

If you suspect a power supply malfunction, do not disassemble the TV yourself - this may result in loss of warranty or damage to the matrix.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the message "TV will soon turn off"