How to turn off Xiaomi smart watches: all ways

Xiaomi smartwatches are some of the most popular wearables on the market due to their combination of functionality and affordable price. However, even such advanced devices sometimes require a complete shutdown: to save charge, reboot after a crash or prepare for sale. Unlike classic mechanical watches, the Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch or Redmi Watch electronic models do not have an obvious turn off button, which causes confusion among users.

In this article, we will discuss all the official and hidden ways to disable Xiaomi smartwatches, including software methods through the Mi app. Fitness/Zepp Life, hardware button combinations, and forced reset when hanging. We will pay special attention to the nuances for different models - from the budget Mi Band 5 to the flagship Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, because the algorithms may differ, and you'll learn how to properly prepare your watch for long-term storage without losing data.

Why Xiaomi Smart Watches Aren’t Turned Off in the Standard Way

Many users try to hold the side button of Xiaomi watches in anticipation of the turn off menu, as on smartphones. However, in most models, this button is programmed only to:

• 🔄 Switching screens (single pressing)
• 🏃‍♂️ Quick start of training (double press)
• 🔋 Testing of the level of charge (long retention)

The lack of traditional shutdowns is due to the features of the RTOS operating system (for Mi Band) and Wear OS (for Xiaomi Watch), which are optimized for minimal power consumption in standby mode, so a complete power outage is considered an emergency situation. The manufacturer assumes that users will simply take the watch from their hands - after 5-10 minutes without moving, the display will go out, and the main functions (stepmer, pulsemeter) will continue to work in the background.

However, there are situations where a complete shutdown is necessary:

• ⚡ Battery discharge up to 0% for calibration of the power controller
• 🔄 Removal of software failures (hangs, synchronization errors)
• 📦 Preparation for sale or transfer to another user
• ✈️ Carriage in luggage (some airlines require switching off electronic devices)

Method 1: Turn off via the settings menu (for Mi Band 5/6/7 and Redmi Watch)

The safest method is to use a built-in menu, which is suitable for most Xiaomi fitness bracelets based on RTOS:

1. Flick the main screen to the right to More (or More).
2. Select the Settings section (icon) ⚙️).
3. Scroll down to Turn Off (or Power Off).
4. Confirm the action by clicking the tick ✅.

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On the Mi Band 7 Pro and Redmi Watch 3 Active models, the path may be slightly different.

Settings → System → Turn off the device

⚠️ Note: If the "Stop" option is not on the menu, your model does not support software shutdown.

Method 2: Forced button shutdown (for all models)

When Xiaomi watches are hanging or the menu is not available, a hardware reset will help.

On models with Wear OS (such as Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro), a forced shutdown can result in the loss of unsaved training data. If the watch is synchronized with the Zepp Life app, pre-backup:

Profile → Settings → Data Backup

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If the watch doesn’t turn on after a forced shutdown, plug it into charging for 30 minutes – sometimes a minimum charge is required to start.

Method 3: Turn off via Mi Fitness/Zepp Life

For models that support remote control (for example, Xiaomi Watch S2 or Redmi Watch 3), you can use the official application, this method is convenient if physical access to the watch is difficult (for example, they are in another room).

1. Open the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app.
2. Select your device at the top of the screen.
3. Go to the Device Settings section (⚙️).
4. Scroll to Turn off the clock (or Power off).
5. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

Please note:

• 📶 The watch must be connected to the phone via Bluetooth.
• 🔋 The battery level should be at least 15%.
• 🔄 After switching off in this way, re-synchronization may be required.

⚠️ Note: In the Zepp Life app (for Wear watches) OS) The option to turn off can be hidden behind an additional menu. If it is not in the main section, check: Profile → Devices → Additional settings → Nutrition management

Method 4: Reset to factory settings (complete shutdown + cleaning)

If you need to not just turn off the watch, but completely reset it (for example, before selling), perform a hard reset.

• 📊 History of training and activity
• ❤️‍🩺 Pulsemeter and sleep data
• 🔑 Saved passwords and settings

Instructions for Mi Band and Redmi Watch:

1. Go to Settings → Reset settings.
2. Choose Reset all settings.
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (if installed).
4. Wait for the reboot (the watch vibrates and displays the Mi logo).

For Xiaomi Watch on Wear OS:

Settings → System → Reset → Delete all data

Method 5: Turn off when the battery is discharged (natural method)

If other methods have failed, or you want to calibrate the battery, you can wait until it's completely discharged. It takes time, but it's completely safe for the device.

1. Activate the Energy Saving mode in the clock settings.
2. Turn off all notifications and background processes.
3. Leave the watch in active condition until automatically shut down.

To speed up the process:

• 🔦 Turn on the maximum brightness of the screen.
• 📡 Activate a Continuous Search GPS (if there is a function).
• 🎵 Start playing music through the clock speaker.

After full discharge, plug the watch into charging and wait for automatic powering. The first run can take up to 5 minutes - that's normal.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When switching off Xiaomi smartwatches, users often face typical problems:

Another common mistake is to try to turn off the clock while synchronizing data (🔄), Wait until the process is completed, otherwise information may be lost.

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Before any shutdown (except emergency) always sync the data with the application. this will prevent the loss of statistics for the last day.

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