How to turn off the Xiaomi Mi smart watch: all ways

Why Just Turning Off Xiaomi Smartwatches Isn’t As Easy as It Seems

Smart watch Xiaomi Mi is not just an accessory, and a full-fledged electronic device with its own operating system Zepp OS or MIUI for Watch. Unlike a mechanical watch, you can not just pull the battery or press a button. the manufacturer specifically hides the option of a complete shutdown in the depth of the menu, so that users are less likely to resort to this feature — the watch is designed for round-the-clock operation with minimal interruptions.

But there are situations where shutdown is necessary: for example, with prolonged storage without use (more than 3 months), the battery can discharge to a critical level, which will lead to the inability to further charge. Or the clock started to glitch, and rebooting does not help. In this article, we will examine all the official and hidden ways of disconnecting, from simply turning off the screen to completely resetting to factory settings.

It is important to understand the difference between the following:

• 🔄 Reboot – temporary shutdown followed by automatic switching on (similar to smartphone restart).
• 🖥️ Screen switching off – energy saving mode, when the watch continues to work but does not respond to touch.
• 🔌 Complete shutdown – complete all processes, similar to battery removal.
• ⚙️ Resetting – Returning to factory state with deleting all data.

If your watch model is unresponsive or is stuck on the Mi logo, skip the emergency shutdown section, and for the rest of us, we'll start with the safest method.

1.Switching off the screen (energy saving)

The most gentle way to put a watch to sleep is to put it in a low-power mode, where it keeps track of steps, pulse and time when you raise your hand, but the screen stays off and the notifications don't vibrate, and it's not completely off, but it saves you up to 70 percent of your charge compared to active use.

How to activate:

1. Swipe your finger up the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.
2. Find the icon. 🌙 Energy Conservation (on some models — ⏳ Sleep regimen).
3. Touch it once, the screen will go out, but the clock will remain on.

To return to normal mode, press the power button (on the Mi Watch) or tap the screen (on the Mi Band). AMOLED-The display (for example, Mi Band 7 Pro) in energy-saving mode will only display time in black pixels on a gray background - this is normal.

⚠️ Warning: In energy-saving mode, the watch doesn't sync with your smartphone. If you're interested in notifications or training data, this is not the right way to do it.

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On Mi Band 6 and older, you can set up automatic power saving on a schedule. To do this, go to Settings → Screen → Sleep mode and specify the time (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).

2. Completely turn off via the settings menu

If you need to turn off your watch completely (for example, for transportation or repair), use the standard procedure.This method works on all Xiaomi Mi models except Mi Band 1-4 (they do not have such an option on the menu).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the main menu by swiping left or clicking on the physical button (depending on the model).
2. Go to Settings → System → Shutdown (on Zepp OS) or Settings → Additional → Off (on MIUI for Watch).
3. Confirm the action by holding the ✓ button on the screen for 3 seconds.

The clock will start the shutdown process (up to 20 seconds), after which the screen will go out. To turn it on again, plug it into the charger or hold the power button for 10-15 seconds.

⚠️ Note: Mi Band 8 with module NFC The option to turn off can be hidden if the watch is tied to a credit card. To unlock it, untie the card in the Mi Fitness app.

Untie the bank cards (if any) NFC)|Synchronize data with the phone|Charge the clock to a minimum of 20%|Remove important notifications (they will disappear after activation)-->

3. Forced reset (if the clock is getting stuck)

If the watch screen freezes on the Mi logo, doesn't respond to touch, or if it gives a System UI stopped error, a hard restart will help, and this method doesn't delete data, but resets all the time processes.

Instructions for different models:

• 📱 Mi Band 5/6/7/8: Place the clock in the charging dock and hold the button. 30 Let go when the Mi logo appears.
• ⌚ Mi Watch / Watch S1: Press the physical button for 15 seconds until the screen goes out. Then press it again to turn it on.
• 🔋 Mi Smart Band 7 Pro: Connect to charging and hold the touchscreen for 20 seconds.

If the clock freezes again after the reboot, this may indicate firmware damage, in which case only factory resetting (section 5) will help.

4. How to turn off functions to save charge (alternative to shutdown)

If you don't have to turn off your watch completely, but you want to extend your time without recharging, you can selectively turn off power-intensive functions, which is true for travel or situations where charging is not available.

List of functions that can be deactivated:

• 📶 Continuous Bluetooth Connection: Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and disable automatic connection. The clock will only sync when you manually connect.
• 🏃 Continuous monitoring of the pulse: In Settings → Health → Heart rate choose Manual mode instead of Auto.
• 🌡️ Measurement SpO₂ (Oxygen in the blood: Turn off in Settings → Health → Oxygen in the blood.
• 🔔 Notification Vibration: C Settings → Notifications → Select vibrations without sound.

In practice, such measures allow you to increase the life of the Mi Band 7 from 15 to 25 days on a single charge. On the Mi Watch with a color display, the increase is modest – about 30-40%.

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Turning off background heart rate monitoring saves up to 40 percent of your weekly charge, but remember, in this case, the clock won't be able to warn you of an elevated or low heart rate.

5. Emergency shutdown in case of critical failures

In rare cases, Xiaomi Mi watches can go into a bootloop state or completely stop reacting to any actions, usually after a failed firmware update or physical damage (for example, a fall), in which case a hardware reset will help.

How to perform the reset:

1. Connect the watch to the charger (even if it doesn’t show signs of charging).
2. Hold the power button (or touch area on the Mi Band) for 40 to 60 seconds.
3. When the screen blinks or goes out, release the button and immediately press it 5 times in a row (with an interval of ~1 second).
4. The watch must go to Recovery Mode from the menu in English.
5. Select Wipe data with a touch or button, then confirm Yes.

Once reset, the watch will return to factory settings and all data (including training and settings) will be deleted. The next time you connect to the phone, you will need to re-assign via the Mi Fitness or Zepp app.

⚠️ Note: On Mi Band 8 and later, hardware reset blocks the function NFC If the watch is tied to the card, untie it in advance!

6. Disconnection before long-term storage

If you plan to avoid using the watch for more than 3 months (for example, during a business trip or a change of season), you need to properly prepare them for storage. Failure to comply with these rules can lead to a battery discharge of up to 0%, after which the watch may not turn on even when connected to charging.

Checklist before disconnection:

Charge the battery to 50-70% | Disable all notifications and synchronization | Remove the watch from the bracelet (if removable) | Place it in a dry place with a temperature of 10-25 ° C | Use silica gel to protect against moisture-->

Why you can’t keep your watch with a fully charged or discharged battery:

• 🔋 100% charge: Accelerates degradation of lithium polymer battery, especially at high temperatures.
• 🪫 0% charge: May cause a deep discharge, after which the battery controller blocks further charging.
• 🌡️ Extreme temperatures: Below -10°C or higher +40°C destroys the battery structure.

Before turning on after long storage, allow the watch to lie at room temperature for 2-3 hours. If it does not respond to charging, try using another cable or docking station.

Frequent questions about turning off Xiaomi Mi watches