How to completely disable Xiaomi fitness bracelet: instructions for all models

Xiaomi fitness bracelets are some of the most popular wearables on the market, but even they sometimes require a forced shutdown.Maybe you want to save battery power before long storage, eliminate system freeze, or just temporarily stop syncing with your phone. Unlike smartphones, where the power button is always at hand, in the Mi Band and Amazfit, the shutdown process is often hidden in the menu or requires specific actions.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Xiaomi fitness bracelets can be disabled, from standard shutdowns through the interface to forced resets when getting stuck. We’ll focus on the differences between models (e.g. Mi Band 3 vs Mi Band 8), and how to properly untie your device from your Mi Account to avoid reconnecting problems. If your bracelet doesn’t respond to taps or sync with your smartphone, here’s the solutions.

1. Standard shutdown via bracelet menu

Most Xiaomi Mi Band models (starting with Mi Band 3) support software shutdown via the built-in menu, which is the safest method, since the device correctly completes all processes before turning off.

• 📱 For the Mi Band. 3/4/5: Swipe your finger up the screen to open the menu. → Turn off (or Settings) → Power Off in English. Confirm the action by swipe or press.
• 🔄 For the Mi Band. 6/7/8: The way has changed a little – swipe up, then select the System. → Turn it off. 8 Additional confirmation may be required by holding the button.
• ⚡ For Amazfit. Bip/GTS/GTR: hold the side button 3–5 Select a menu with the Power Off option until you see it and confirm it.

If the “Switch Off” option is not on the menu, it may mean that your firmware is outdated or your bracelet is tied to your Mi Account with active restrictions (such as parental controls).

⚠️ Note: On the Mi Band 2 and earlier models, program shutdown via the menu is not available. Use a forced reset (section 3) or wait for the battery to drain completely.

2. disable synchronization with the phone (without turning off the bracelet)

If you need to temporarily stop the data exchange between the wristband and smartphone, but do not turn off the device itself, just turn off the sync in the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) or Zepp (for Amazfit).

Instructions for Mi Fitness:

1. Open the app and go to the Profile → My Devices section.
2. Choose your bracelet from the list.
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (settings) and find the option Disable Sync or Delete Device (depending on the application version).
4. Confirm the action. The bracelet will remain on, but it will stop sending data to the phone.

For Amazfit (Zepp app):

• 🔗 Go to Profile. → My devices. → Settings of the device.
• 🔄 Select to Disable Bluetooth or Remove Device.
• 📴 After disconnecting the bracelet will work autonomously, but will lose the notification function and GPS-synchronization.

Important: Disabling synchronization does not reset data from the bracelet - they will be stored in its memory and downloaded to the phone the next time you connect.

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If after the sync is disabled, the bracelet stopped showing notifications, check the permission settings for the Mi Fitness or Zepp application in the system. Android/iOS. Often the problem lies in the blocked background of the application.

3. Forced reset (if the bracelet is getting stuck or unresponsive)

If the bracelet screen does not respond to touch, or the device got stuck during a firmware update, a hardware reset will be required.This method works for all Xiaomi models, but can result in the loss of unsynchronized data (steps, pulse, etc.).

Resetting instructions:

1. Remove the bracelet from your hand and place it on a flat surface.
2. For the Mi Band. 3/4/5/6/7/8: 🔌 Connect the bracelet to the charger. 🔄 Hold the touch button (under the screen) for a period of time. 20–30 A few seconds before the Mi logo appears. 📱 Release the button – the bracelet will reboot and return to factory settings.
3. For Amazfit. Bip/GTS/GTR: 🔘 Hold the physical side button 15–20 seconds until the screen blinks. 🔄 After rebooting, the device will be reset.

If the reset didn’t work the first time, repeat the procedure to make sure the bracelet is at least 20% charged.Some models (such as the Mi Band 8) may require a connection to the Mi Fitness app to complete the reset.

⚠️ Note: After hardware reset, the bracelet will automatically unplug from the Mi Account. To use all the functions again, you will have to go through the binding procedure again.

Charge the device at least 20% |

Disconnect the bracelet from the phone in the application |

Make sure all important data is synchronized |

Prepare a login / password from the Mi Account for re-association-->

4. Untie the bracelet from your Mi Account (if you sell or transfer the device)

Before selling or transferring the bracelet to another user, it is not enough to simply turn it off – you need to remove the link to your Xiaomi account. Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to use the device (there will be an error “Device is tied to another account”).

Decoupling methods:

If the bracelet has already been transferred to another person but is not untied, the new owner can send a request to unlock through Xiaomi Support by providing a purchase check or the device's serial number.

5. How to turn off the bracelet to save battery (sleep mode)

Turning off the bracelet completely isn’t always advisable, especially if you use it to track sleep, instead you can activate a power saving mode that turns off the display and some of the sensors, but retains basic functions (time, alarm clock).

Activation of the regime:

• 🌙 On the Mi Band. 6/7/8: Swipe down the screen, find the battery icon and hold it. 2 The bracelet goes to sleep and the screen goes out.
• 🔋 On Amazfit. GTS/GTR: Go to Settings. → Display. → Sleeping and setting a schedule (for example, with a 23:00 before 7:00).
• ⏰ On the Mi Band. 3/4/5: The energy saving mode is activated automatically when the battery is low (less than the battery). 5%).

In sleep mode, the bracelet consumes 3-5 times less energy, but continues to record the steps and phases of sleep. To exit this mode, press the touch button or hold the bracelet to your face (for models with the function of Raise for activation).

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Energy saving mode is the best choice if you want to save charge, but not lose sleep data. Completely turning off the bracelet will reset the statistics for the current day!

6. Problem Solving: The bracelet does not turn off or respond to reset

If none of these methods worked, the problem could be hardware failure or firmware damage.

• 🔌 Charging problem: If the bracelet doesn't respond to the charger connection, check the cable and contacts for oxidation. wipe them with alcohol and try again.
• 🔄 Hanging up when updating: If the bracelet is stuck on the update screen, wait 1-2 hours. If there is no change, perform a forced reset (section 3).
• 📱 Phone conflict: sometimes the bracelet doesn't turn off because of an active Bluetooth connection.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction: If the bracelet does not turn on after reset, the board or battery may be damaged.

For diagnosis, you can use a hidden test menu (available on most models):

1. On the main screen of the bracelet, quickly press the touch button 5 times.
2. In the menu that appears, select Test → Version to check the firmware version.
3. If the bracelet responds to commands in the test menu, but does not turn off through the main menu, the problem is most likely software - try updating the firmware.

⚠️ Note: Do not use methods found on third-party forums to reset the bracelet (such as short-circuiting contacts).This can lead to irreversible damage to the device and cancellation of the warranty.

7. Frequent Questions About Turning Off Xiaomi Fitness Bracelets