How to turn off headphones Xiaomi AirDots Redmi: all ways + frequent

Xiaomi AirDots Redmi wireless headphones (including Redmi AirDots, AirDots 2, AirDots 3 Pro, and others) have become popular due to the combination of price and functionality. However, many users are faced with the problem of how to turn them off completely, rather than simply put them in a case. Unlike wired counterparts, where you just need to remove the plug, wireless devices require a more careful approach — especially when it comes to saving charge or troubleshooting.

In this article, we will discuss all the official and alternative ways to turn off Xiaomi AirDots headphones, including forced reset if the gadget “hangs” or does not respond to commands, and you will learn why headphones can independently turn on in the case and how to avoid this. Instructions are current for all firmware versions of 2026 and adapted to the latest updates MIUI.

Warning in advance: some methods (e.g., discharge through the ADB) They are only suitable for advanced users. If you are a beginner, stick to the basic methods described in the first sections.

1. Standard shutdown through the button on headphones

The most obvious, but not always intuitive, way is to use a touch button on the headphone body, which is located on the outside of Redmi AirDots models and responds to touch.

To turn off one earphone:

1. Take the headphone out of the case (if it was there).
2. Make sure it is not connected to the device (otherwise the playback command may work).
3. Press the touch button for 5-7 seconds until you hear the audible shutdown signal (usually a downtick or a voice message “Power off” depending on the model).

To completely turn off both headphones, repeat the procedure for each individual. Note: if the headphones were paired, after turning off one of the second may remain active - this is normal.

⚠️ Note: Do not confuse short press (1-2 seconds) to control playback with long hold to turn off. In some firmware, a short press may, on the contrary, turn on the earphone.

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2. Automatic Shutdown through Case: Myths and Reality

Many people think that if you put AirDots in a charging case, they'll shut down. That's not entirely true. The headphones do go into sleep mode, but they don't shut down completely.

• 🔋 Minimum battery consumption (about 1-2% per day) continues).
• 🔄 The connection with the last device is saved (when the case is opened, the connection will be restored automatically).
• 🔊 Possible spontaneous switching on when vibrating or moving the case.

To force the headphones to turn off through the case, follow the following steps:

1. Open the case and get both earbuds out.
2. Make sure they are not connected to the phone (turn off Bluetooth or forget the device in the settings).
3. Put the headphones back in the case and close it.
4. Wait 10-15 seconds – the indicators on the headphones should go out (this is a signal of a complete shutdown).

If the lights continue to burn or flash, the headphones are still in sleep mode, in which case use manual shutdown (see section 1) or reset (section 4).

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3.Switch off via Mi Home/Xiaomi Wear app

The official Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear apps (depending on the headphone model) allow you to not only customize the sound, but also control the power, but the functionality may vary depending on the firmware version and region.

To turn off headphones through the application:

1. Connect AirDots to your phone via Bluetooth.
2. Open Mi Home (or Xiaomi Wear) and find your headphones in the list of devices.
3. Go to Settings. → Device management (or similar partition).
4. Find the option to turn off or turn off power, which in some versions may be called Power Saving Mode.

If you don't have that option, your model doesn't support software shutdown.

• 📱 Try to update the firmware of headphones through the application (Update section).
• 🔄 Use manual shutdown (section 1).
• 🛠️ Make a reset of settings (section 4).

⚠️ Note: In some regions (e.g. for European firmware), the software shutdown option may be hidden due to restrictions on the power consumption of gadgets.

4. Forced reset (if the headphones are not turned off)

If AirDots doesn't respond to a button, if you constantly reconnect or if you're stuck with one of the headphones, it's going to help you reset completely, and this procedure will bring the device back to the factory settings and turn it off.

Instructions for discharge:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close it.
2. Open the case, but don't take out the headphones.
3. Press and hold the button on the case (usually located on the back side) for 10-15 seconds.
4. The indicators on the headphones will start flashing red and white - this is a reset signal.
5. Release the button and wait until the indicators go out (earphones turn off).

After resetting the headphones Xiaomi AirDots:

• 🔄 Forget all the associated devices.
• 🔋 Return factory sound and control settings.
• 📱 Requires reconnection via Bluetooth.

Important: Resetting does not affect the firmware of the headphones, but can help if the device "gluts" after the update.

5. Alternative methods: ADB and engineering menu

For advanced users who want to manage headphones at the system level, there are two little-known methods: ADB (Android Debug Bridge and Bluetooth engineering menus, which are suitable if the standard ones didn't work or you need to automate the process.

Method 1: Disconnecting through ADB

Required:

• 📱 Android smartphone with enabled debugging USB.
• 💻 Computer with ADB-tools installed.
• 🔌 Connecting headphones to the phone.

Commands to shut down:

adb shell


am start -a android.bluetooth.adapter.action.REQUEST_DISCOVERABLE



Then manually turn off the headphones in Bluetooth settings

Method 2: Engineering Bluetooth Menu

This method doesn’t work on all firmware, but it can help if the headphones are “stuck” in connection mode:

1. Open the phone keyboard and enter the code ##4636##.
2. Go to Bluetooth Information.
3. Find your AirDots in the list and click Disable.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB And the engineering menu can cause the phone's Bluetooth module to malfunction!

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If the headphones are constantly reconnected after turning off, try selecting the Unpair option in your phone's Bluetooth settings, which will delete all pairing data and prevent automatic activation.

6. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when turning off Xiaomi AirDots.

• 🔋 They take the headphones out of the case too quickly, they don't have time to turn off. Solution: wait 10 to 15 seconds after the case closes.
• 📱 Don't turn off Bluetooth on your phone before turning off - headphones can turn on again.Solution: forget the device in the settings or turn off Bluetooth.
• 🔄 Resetting headphones without charge can lead to "bricking." Solution: make sure the case is at least 30 times charged%.
• 🎧 Try to turn off the headphones through third-party apps (e.g. Bluetooth Auto Connect) Solution: use only official methods.

Another common problem is that the headphones spontaneously turn on in the case.

• 📦 Contact defect in the case (headphones “think” they are out).
• 🔋 Low battery charge (the system tries to find charging).
• 📡 Interference from other Bluetooth devices.

To avoid spontaneous inclusion:

1. Check if the case is closed tightly (there should be no gaps).
2. Charge the case and headphones to 100%.
3. Turn off Bluetooth on all devices within a 10 meter radius.

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If the headphones are turned on in the case, try wrapping the case with foil for 1-2 minutes - this blocks the Bluetooth signal and resets the connection.

7.How to check if the headphones are actually off

It's not always easy to tell whether AirDots are completely turned off or just go to sleep. Here are 3 reliable ways to check:

• 🔦 Indicators: No lights (even red ones) should be on or off on the headphones.
• 📱 Bluetooth Scanner: Use an app like nRF Connect (Android/iOS) If the AirDots don't show up, they're turned off.
• 🔋 Battery consumption: Put your headphones in your case for a day and check the charge level. If it hasn't changed, the devices are off.

If the headphones don’t turn off no matter what, it could indicate:

• 🛠️ Hardware failure (e.g. sticking of a button).
• 🔄 Firmware failure (solved by flashing through Mi Home).
• 🔋 Battery problems (earphones “think” they’re discharged and don’t turn off).

In such cases, contact the Xiaomi service center or try to reflash the headphones yourself (instructions are on the forums). 4PDA or XDA-Developers).

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off Xiaomi AirDots