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

Automatically turning off the TV on a timer is a useful feature that helps save energy and save vision, especially for those who like to fall asleep under movies or TV shows, but do not want to leave Mi Mi. TV or Redmi Smart TV In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to adjust the sleep timer on Xiaomi TVs, including models with PatchWall and Google. TV.

Many users have a problem: there is no obvious "Switch off timer" item on the menu, which is because the manufacturer hides the feature in different sections depending on the firmware version. TV 4A/4S/5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV X and others. We'll also look at alternative methods, through remote control, voice assistant, and even third-party apps.

If your TV doesn’t respond to standard methods, you’ll find solutions at the end of the article for atypical situations, such as how to set a timer using Mi Home if the remote is lost, or what to do if the feature disappears after an update.

1. Standard method: sleep timer in TV settings

The most reliable method is to use the built-in Sleep Timer feature, which is available on most Xiaomi models, but the path to it may differ. On PatchWall TVs (until 2022), the instruction is one, and on new models with Google. TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023 - other.

For PatchWall:

1. Press the Menu button on the remote (cog or three stripes).
2. Go to Settings. → System settings → Sleep timer.
3. Select the time of disconnection: from 15 minutes to 4 hours in increments of 15 minutes.
4. Confirm the choice with the OK button.

For Google TV:

1. Open the settings (cog icon in the upper right corner).
2. Select Device and Preferences → Sleep timer.
3. Set a time and activate the function.

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If the "Sleep Timer" item is not on the menu, it may mean:

• 🔄 Outdated firmware - update the software via Settings → About TV → System Update.
• 🛠️ Modified firmware – some custom builds remove this feature.
• 📺 Regional restrictions – on models for China or India, the menu may differ.

2. Quick setup via remote control

Not everyone knows that Xiaomi remotes have hottimer keys, which works even if the menu on the screen is not available (for example, when the interface freezes). TV redmi TV:

1. Hold the Power button (on/off) for a period of time. 3-5 seconds.

2. A menu with a selection of time will appear on the screen: 15/30/45/60/90/120 minute.

3. Select the desired interval with buttons ↑/↓ and confirm OK.

If the menu doesn't appear:

• 🔋 Check the battery charge in the remote (replace with new ones).
• 🔄 Reconnect the remote: pinch the Home + Back to 10 seconds.
• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the TV (maximum distance is 8 meters).

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If the Power button doesn’t work, try the Menu combination. + Volume Down – on some models, it’s an alternative way to call a timer.

It's important, on the Mi remotes. TV Stick or Mi Box doesn’t work, but it uses a different management protocol.

3. Timer through voice assistant (Alice/Google Assistant)

If your TV supports voice control (models with a microphone on the remote or built-in Google Assistant), you can turn on the timer with a voice command, which is convenient when the remote is lost or discharged.

For Google Assistant (on Google models) TV):

1. Say, "OK Google, turn off the TV in 1 hour."
2. Or, "Put the timer on the TV for 22:30."

For Alice (on models for Russia):

1. Activate Alice with the microphone button on the remote.
2. Say, "Alice, turn off the TV in 45 minutes."

Limitations of the method:

• 🗣️ It only works when you are connected to the Internet (for voice processing).
• ⏱️ Maximum time of the timer - 4 hours.
• 🔇 Does not work if the microphone is turned off in the privacy settings.

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4. Remote settings through the Mi Home app

If the TV is connected to the Xiaomi ecosystem (via Mi Account), you can control the timer through the Mi Home app. This is true for models with Mi Smart Home support, such as Mi Smart Home. TV 5 Pro or Redmi Smart TV X2022.

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Home and select your TV from the device list.
2. Go to the Office. → Timer.
3. Click Add Timer and select the Off Action.
4. Set the time and days of the week (you can set a repeat timer).

Advantages of the method:

• ⏰ The ability to set a schedule (for example, turn off the TV every day at 23:00).
• 📱 Control from the phone, even if the remote is lost.
• 🔄 Sync with other Xiaomi devices (e.g. smart sockets).

Important: for the function, the TV and phone must be in the same Wi-Fi network, and the "Remote Control" option should be included in the TV settings (Settings) → Network → Remote access).

5. Alternative methods: smart sockets and third-party applications

If the built-in methods don't work (e.g., on older models or after resetting), you can use workarounds, which require additional devices or programs, but are guaranteed to work.

Method 1: Xiaomi Smart Socket

Connect the TV via Mi Smart Plug and set the power out timer in the Mi Home app. minus method: the TV will turn off abruptly, without saving the session (for example, the progress of the film will not be recorded).

Method 2: App "Sleep Timer" for Android TV

On models with Google Play (e.g. Mi) TV Q1) You can install third-party utilities:

• 📱 Sleep Timer (from Urbandroid) – allows you to set the shutdown time or after the video ends.
• ⏱️ TV Sleep Timer – Supports schedules and voice commands.

Method 3: Automation through IFTTT

Service IFTTT allows you to create an applet of the form:

IF THE TIME = is 23:00,


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This will require:

1. Register on IFTTT.
2. Connect to the Mi Home account.
3. Create an applet with a time trigger.

6. Problem Solving: Timer is not working

If the TV is not turned off by the timer, check the following points:

Problem 1: Timer resets after rebooting

This is due to a failure in nonvolatile memory.

• 🔧 Reset TV settings to factory (Settings) → On TV. → Reset).
• 📥 Update the firmware manually through USB (instruction on the official website).

Problem 2: Timer is on the menu, but it doesn’t work.

Possible causes:

• ⚡ Economy mode - disable it in Settings → Energy conservation.
• 🔌 Unstable power supply – connect the TV to another source (not via an extension cord).
• 🕒 System time failure – synchronize time over the Internet (Settings) → Date and time → Auto-update).

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If the timer stopped working after the firmware update, try rolling back to the previous version via Settings. → On TV. → Local update (needs a firmware file from the official website).

Problem 3: No "Sleep Timer" item on the menu

On some models (e.g., Mi) TV 4A 32" for the Indian market) is hidden to activate it:

1. Set the region of Russia or Europe in settings (Settings) → Language and region).
2. Reset the Smart settings TV (Settings → Annexes → Reset).

⚠️ Note: On TVs with rooted firmware (custom) ROM) built-in timer may conflict with power saving modules. Before setting up, turn off all third-party tweaks in Settings → For developers.

7. Timer on old models (Mi) TV 2/3, 2016–2018 garland.)

On Xiaomi TVs of the first and second generation (for example, Mi). TV 2 40" or Mi TV 355" is different. Here the timer is hidden in Parental Control):

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Parental control.
2. Enter the standard password: 0000 or 1234.
3. Select a sleep timer and set a time.

If the password doesn't fit:

• 🔑 Reset it through Settings. → Parental control → Forgot your password (you need a linked Mi Account).
• 📧 Write in support of Xiaomi with the model and serial number (located on the sticker behind the TV).

These models also run an alternative method through the Engineer Menu (engineering menu):

1. On the remote, press sequentially: Menu → 4 → 7 → 2 → 5 → Menu.
2. In the engineering menu, select Sleep Timer Settings.
3. Activate the function and set the time.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other settings in Engineer Menu - this can cause the TV to crash. To exit, press Exit or turn off the TV with a button on the case.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the shutdown timer