Wearable electronics owners often face the need to shut down the device completely.Switching off the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 may be required to save charge, fix software bugs, or before selling the gadget.Unlike smartphones, trackers don't have a physical power button, which raises questions for beginners.
The deactivation process is divided into software breakage through the application and full hardware stop. The smart bracelet is designed to constantly monitor the metrics, so you won't find a standard "Stop" function in the interface menu. You need to use hidden combinations or specific actions in the Mi Fit or Zepp Life menu.
In this article, we will look at all the available methods, from simple resetting to forced battery discharge, you will learn how to properly break the pairing without losing health data if you plan to reconnect.
Software Disconnection via Zepp Life App
The most civilized way to stop a tracker is to use official software. Formerly known as Mi Fit, Zepp Life allows you to control all the synchronization options, which is the first step you need to take before selling or transferring a device to another user.
To start, open the app on your smartphone and go to the device profile, you need to find the item "Untie" or "Unbind." Once confirmed, the Bluetooth connection will be severed, and the bracelet will stop transmitting data, going to standby mode. However, the screen itself may continue to light up from the movement of the hand.
- 📱 Open the Zepp Life app and go to the Profile tab".
- 🔗 Select your Mi Smart Band 5 from the Device List.
- ⚙️ Scroll down to the Unbind button and confirm the action.
- 🛑 Wait for notification of successful communication break.
It's important to understand that when you unplug, the tracker doesn't shut down completely, it just loses communication with your phone. You'll need to do the additional steps below to stop completely. If you just want to change your phone, the data will be stored in the account cloud.
How to Turn Off the Screen and Functions
Since there is no physical button, the developers have implemented a software method of complete stop through the settings menu of the bracelet itself, which is useful if you want to put the device away for long-term storage.
Inside the menu, look for Power Off, which triggers shutdown, the screen goes out, and the vibrator stops responding to touch, and the touch screen stops reading the taps, which ensures that there are no accidental switches in the bag.
⚠️ Note: If the "Stop" option is not on the menu, you may have an outdated firmware version installed. Update your device through the app before trying to turn off.
The alternative is to activate Do Not Disturb mode with maximum limitations, although this is not a complete shutdown. For deep sleep, the device should use a regular shutdown menu, which will save battery life better than just waiting for a discharge.
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Forced reset and reset settings
Sometimes the device freezes and stops responding to commands. In such cases, a standard shutdown is impossible. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has a recovery mechanism that can be activated through the menu. Find Factory Reset in the bracelet settings.
Once the reset is confirmed, the device will reboot, removing all user data, which is equivalent to turning off and on from scratch, and the factor will return to factory parameters, which often solves the problems with the interface "glues".
| Action. | The result | Data retention |
|---|---|---|
| Annex decoupling | Breaking the link | Yeah (in the cloud) |
| Off the menu | Full stop. | Yes. |
| Resetting settings | Reset + Cleanup | No (locally) |
| Full discharge. | Power shutdown | Yes. |
Use reset only in extreme cases when other methods do not work. After the procedure, you will need to re-arrange the bracelet with your smartphone. All the adjustment steps will have to be repeated.
What happens when you dump?
Method of complete battery discharge
If the menu doesn't respond and the screen is on or flashing, the only reliable way is to wait for the battery to run out.The lithium polymer battery in the Mi Band 5 has a small capacity, but in downtime can hold the charge for a long time.
To speed things up, you can turn on a constant screen light or start a workout mode that won't be completed, and that will quickly land the battery, and once the charge drops to 0%, the device will shut down automatically.
After the screen has gone out and stopped responding, put the tracker in storage. Do not leave the battery completely discharged for years, this can lead to a deep discharge and inability to charge further.
⚠️ Attention: Deep discharge is harmful to battery chemistry. Use this method only if software shutdown is impossible!
This method is guaranteed to stop any process, because without power, the electronics can not work, but it is an extreme measure, which should be resorted to only in case of serious software malfunctions.
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To quickly discharge the bracelet, turn on the "Find device" mode in the application and leave the vibrator running at maximum power, which will land the battery in a few hours.
Resolving the hangover problem
A common reason users want to turn off the gadget is because it stopped responding, and the touch layer can lock without responding to swipes, and then placing the tracker on the charger helps.
Connecting to a charger often triggers a system reboot. If that doesn't work, try cleaning the contacts of the charger and the tracker itself with an alcohol wipe. Contact oxidation is a common cause of failure.
- 🧹 Wipe contacts on tracker and charging.
- 🔌 Connect the device to the power source.
- ⏳ Wait. 5-10 minute.
- 🔄 Check if the device has restarted.
If that didn't work, there might be a hardware problem, and in those cases, software methods might be powerless, and you need to go to a service center or change the device.
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Connecting to a charger is the fastest way to reanimate a suspended bracelet without losing data.