How to put a timer on the TV off Xiaomi: 3 working ways

Do you set a timer on a Xiaomi TV to automatically turn off after a set time?It’s a useful feature to save power, protect the screen from burnout and prevent insomnia in children. However, not everyone knows exactly where this option hides in the MIUI TV or Google TV menu (depending on the model).

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to adjust your sleep timer on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other series released from 2018 to 2026, learn how to turn off automatically after 30 minutes, 1 hour or any other time — even if the standard settings do not offer the desired interval, and also tell you what to do if the timer resets after rebooting or does not work at all.

Important: The instructions below are checked on MIUI TV 3.0-5.0 and Google TV 11-14. If your TV is running on a different version, some menu items may differ - but the configuration logic remains the same.

1. Standard MIUI TV sleep timer (for models up to 2022)

Most Xiaomi MIUI TVs (e.g. Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 4A, Redmi Smart TV X50) have a built-in shutdown timer feature hidden in the system settings, and you can find it in a few steps:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to the System Settings section → Additionally.
3. Select the Sleep Timer (or Auto Shutdown in some firmware).
4. Set the desired time from the options offered: 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes.

If your menu does not have a sleep timer item, check:

• 🔍 Update your TV firmware to the latest version (instructions in Section 5).
• 📺 Reboot TV: Press the Power button on the remote for 10 seconds.
• 🎛️ Make sure you are not in the For Kids mode (restrictions may block some features).

Note: the standard timer is reset after every manual switch off of the TV. If you need it to work constantly (e.g., turn off the TV every day at 23:00), use the methods in Section 3.

2. Google TV shutdown timer (Models 2022–2026)

Xiaomi TVs on the Google TV platform (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2023, Redmi Smart Fire TV) use a different interface, where the sleep timer is hidden deeper, but it can be adjusted through system tools:

1. Open the main menu by pressing the Home button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → System → Sleep mode.
3. Activate the sleep timer option and select the time from the list (15-180 minutes).

Google TV also has a hidden shutdown schedule feature that allows you to set a fixed shutdown time (like 00:00 each day) to enable it:

1. Press the OK button on the remote and hold it for 5 seconds until the Developer Menu appears.
2. Turn on the debugging mode option.
3. Return to Settings → Applications → Special Access → Schedule.
4. Add a new rule: select Shutdown, specify the time and days of the week.

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If you don't have "Sleep Mode" on the menu, try saying in your voice, "OK Google, set a timer to turn off in 1 hour." This command works on models that support Google Assistant.

Warning: After resetting the TV to factory settings, all schedule rules are removed. To avoid this, export the settings through Settings → System → Backup.

3. Alternative methods: timer through remote control and applications

If the built-in timer is not satisfied (for example, there is no desired interval or it is reset), use one of these methods:

Method 1: Timer on the Xiaomi remote

Some Xiaomi remotes (such as Mi TV Stick or Mi Box) have a separate Sleep button. Press it once to activate the timer for 30 minutes, twice for 60 minutes, three times for 90 minutes.

Method 2: The Sleep Timer app from Google Play

If your TV is on Android TV or Google TV, install one of these apps:

• 🛒 Sleep Timer (free, supports voice commands).
• 🛒 Auto Shut Down (Schedule for the week).
• 🛒 TV Sleep Timer (you can set a notification before turning off).

To install the application:

1. Open Google Play on your TV.
2. Enter the name of the application in the search.
3. Click Set and confirm permissions.
4. Launch the application and set the timer according to the instructions on the screen.

Method 3: Commands via ADB (for Advanced)

If you're familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can send a command to turn off your TV after a set time.

1. Connect the TV to your PC via Wi-Fi or cable (enable USB debugging in the developer settings).
2. Open the command line and enter:

adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_SLEEP

To set the time, use the script:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.SET_TIMER --es timer_length 3600

Where 3600 is time in seconds (here 1 hour = 3600 s).

4.Why the timer doesn't work: 5 common reasons

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the timer resets or does not work, here are the main reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If none of these things worked, try resetting the TV to the factory settings.

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (does not delete applications).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

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Before reset, record or photograph the current sound, network and image settings – they will have to be reconfigured.

5. How to update the firmware if the timer does not appear on the menu

If your Xiaomi TV doesn't have a sleep timer feature, chances are you have outdated firmware. You can update it in two ways:

Method 1: Automatic updates via the Internet

1. Connect the TV to Wi-Fi (update via mobile Internet may not work).
2. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
3. Click Check for updates.
4. If a new version is available, confirm the installation and wait until the end (the TV will restart automatically).

Method 2: Manual installation of firmware via USB

If the automatic update does not work:

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi Support website.
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to the flash drive (FAT32 format).
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-television-port.
4. Go to Settings → About TV → Update via USB and select a file.

Warning: don't turn off the TV during the upgrade! This can lead to a blink. If the process is stuck in the "Installation..." stage, wait 20 to 30 minutes. If nothing has changed, contact the service center.

6.Switch off timer for children: how to limit viewing time

If you want your TV to turn off at a specific time (for example, at 21:00 for a child), use the Parental Controls function:

1. Go to Settings → Security → Parental Controls.
2. Install. PIN-code (remember it!).
3. Select a time limit and set up a schedule.
4. Activate the Auto Shutdown option and specify the time.

Google TV is a good place to use Family Link for this purpose:

• 📱 Install Family Link on your smartphone and connect it to your TV.
• 🕒 Set time limits in the app.
• 🔒 Block access to TV settings without your confirmation.

Please note if the child knows PIN-To avoid this, use a complex code (not 0000 or 1234) and change it regularly.

7 Energy saving: how a timer affects energy consumption

Not only is it convenient to turn off the Xiaomi TV automatically, it is also economical, and studies have shown that standby TVs consume 0.5–2 W/h and 50–200 W/h when turned on (depending on model and screen brightness).

If you forget to turn off the TV every day and it works for 2-3 hours, this will turn out in a month:

• 💡 Additional 3-5 kW of electricity consumption.
• 💰 ~100-200 rubles to the bill for light (at tariffs in 2026).
• 🔋 Reduce the life of the screen lighting (especially on the OLED-model).

To save as much as possible:

• 🔌 Use a smart timer outlet (such as Xiaomi Mi Smart Plug) to completely turn off the power on the TV on schedule.
• 🌑 Reduce the brightness of the screen to 50-70% in the dark.
• 🔄 Enable Energy Saving Mode in Settings (Settings) → Screen and sound → Power regimen).

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Nana OLED-TVs (e.g. Xiaomi) OLED Vision) working continuously without turning off speeds up pixel burnout. Sleep timer helps avoid this.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the timer on Xiaomi TV