Wearable electronics owners often face the need to force the device to turn off, but the interface of activity trackers is not always intuitive. The question of how to turn off Xiaomi fitness bracelet arises not only when the system is completely discharged, but also when the system malfunctions or the need for prolonged preservation of the gadget. Unlike smartphones, there is no usual power button, and the menu is hidden behind touch control or physical buttons depending on the model.
Understanding the Mi Band and other trackers from the Chinese manufacturer will avoid panic when the screen freezes. Often users feel that the device broke when it simply went into deep sleep or requires a forced reboot. Software failure is a common phenomenon for wearable electronics working in constant contact with the phone.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable trackers from Xiaomi, including hidden menu features and hardware methods.You will learn how to turn off from reset to factory settings, and why a standard shutdown may not be available on some versions of firmware.
It’s important to note that the procedure can vary significantly across generations of devices. If you have an older model, the menu may look different than on the latest Mi Smart Band 8 or Mi Watch, so below are the general and specific instructions for most current versions.
Standard disconnection through the device menu
Most modern Xiaomi fitness trackers come with a full touch screen and a logical menu structure, so to turn the device off in a normal way, you need to find the appropriate item in the settings of the bracelet itself, usually through the Settings or System section.
The user should scroll through the main screen before the gear icon appears. Inside this section, you should look for the "Switch Off" or "Power Off" item. By clicking on it, the system will request confirmation of action, since an accidental shutdown can interrupt the synchronization of health data.
However, on some models, especially the earlier versions of the Mi Band (such as the 3rd or 4th version), the full menu shutdown may not be available, in which case the device is put into power saving mode, but does not shut down completely until the battery is zero or until you reset.
⚠️ Before turning off, make sure all important workout data is synced with the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app, or your activity history may be lost.
If you find a switch-off point but it's inactive (grey), it could mean the bracelet is busy with a background process, like updating the dial or finding the phone.
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If the “Switch off” option is not on the menu, try to find the “Reboot” option – this often resolves minor software errors without completely turning off power.
Forced reset when getting stuck
Situations where the touch screen stops responding to touch are less common but require immediate intervention. If your Xiaomi fitness bracelet doesn't turn off in the standard way and doesn't respond to swipes, a forced reboot is required, a method similar to long pressing the power button on smartphones.
For models with a physical button (such as some versions of the Mi Watch or Redmi Watch), you need to press this button and hold it for 10-15 seconds, the screen should go out, after which the brand logo will appear, indicating the start of the system boot.
For fully touch-sensitive models like the Mi Band 6, 7, 8, the algorithm of actions is different. Since there is no physical button, you need to find a combination of actions that emulates the hardware reset. Often, rapid pressing on the screen area repeatedly or holding your finger in the center of the display for a long time (about 20 seconds).
- 🔄 Press the control button (if any) 15 seconds before vibration.
- 👆 Try the sensory models. 5-7 press the screen.
- 🔌 Connect the tracker to the charger – this often wakes up the system.
- 📱 Untie the device in the application and perform re-pairing.
In some cases, the freeze is caused by overflowing notification memory. If the bracelet does not respond, try sending a test notification to it from your phone, which can "wake up" the device's processor.
☑️ Diagnosis of a hanging bracelet
Reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)
The radical way to turn off and “cure” the device is to completely reset to factory settings, which not only turns off Xiaomi’s fitness bracelet, but also removes all user data, settings and anchorages, and only use this method if other methods have not worked or you plan to sell the device.
You can reset in two ways: through the tracker menu itself or through the app on your smartphone. You can find the System → Factory Reset section on the device menu, and you can confirm the action, and you can clear the memory and automatically restart it.
A more reliable way is to use a companion app. In Zepp Life or Mi Fitness, you need to go to the device profile, scroll down to the end of the list and select Unbind or Unbind, and then the system will prompt you to delete the data from the device.
| Resetting method | Data retention | The need for a telephone | Risk of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through the wristband menu | No (data deleted) | Not required | Low. |
| Through the appendix (Out of the junction) | Yeah (in the cloud) | Required. | Medium. |
| Complete discharge. | No. | Not required | High (for battery) |
After the reset procedure, the device will return to the “out of the box” state and require reconfiguring and linking to the Mi Account, which is a great way to solve the problem if the bracelet is glitchy or incorrectly counting steps.
What happens to health data after a reset?
Features of turning off different models of Mi Band
Xiaomi’s fitness tracker lineup spans generations, each with its own controls. For example, the Mi Band 3 and Mi Band 4 menus were simpler, and the shutdown point was often hidden in deep sub-items or replaced with a reboot.
Mi Band 5 and later have more advanced operating systems, where power management has become similar to smart watches. in Mi Band 7 Pro and Mi Band 8 interface became even smoother, and the shutdown process takes just a couple of seconds after finding the right icon.
Separately, it is worth mentioning models with the prefix Active or Pro. They often have a built-in GPS-A module that consumes more power and can block the shutdown if a track is being recorded.Make sure no workout is running in the background.
For Mi Watch Lite or Color owners, the procedure is standard: swipe down for a quick menu, where there is often a power button, or log in to full settings through a gear, the only difference is the graphical design of the interface.
Disconnection problems and their solution
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the device does not turn off or turns off spontaneously.If Xiaomi fitness bracelet turns off itself, this may indicate wear of the lithium polymer battery or a critical failure of firmware.
If the device is not responding to charging and does not turn on, try rocking the battery. Leave the tracker on charging for 30 to 60 minutes, even if the screen does not light up. Sometimes deep discharge takes time to accumulate a minimum charge before starting the system.
⚠️ Warning: Do not use powerful fast charging units from smartphones to charge bracelets. Current greater than 1A can damage the tracker's power controller. USB computer or block 0.5A.
If the device turns on after charging, but shuts down again after a couple of minutes, check the firmware version. Outdated software may contain bugs that cause a cyclical reboot. Update the device through the app.
Also, the cause may be physical damage after a fall or water hit (if the model does not have adequate protection), in such cases, the software methods are powerless and repairs are required.
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Cyclical shutdown and on most often indicates a problem with the battery or the need to flash the device.
Proper storage and preservation of the device
If you plan to not use the tracker for a long time, just leaving it off will not be enough. Lithium batteries have the property of self-discharging, and if you leave the device with the battery dead, it can enter a deep state of discharge from which it will not be possible to remove it.
Before you save, charge your Xiaomi fitness bracelet to 50-60%, which is the optimal charge level for long-term storage. It is not recommended to fully charge or completely discharge the battery before storing.
Turn off the device normally. If that's not possible (the menu doesn't work), wait until it turns off, but you'd better try to reset to stop all the background processes that consume energy.
- 📦 Put the device in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
- 🌡️ The optimal storage temperature is from +10. +25 degrees Celsius.
- 🔋 Once 3–6 Then, turn the device on and recharge it for months. 50-60%.
If you follow these rules, you can keep your battery pack pack in capacity and run it in a year as if you were using it yesterday, and if you neglect storage, you can bloat your battery.