How to turn off Xiaomi wireless headphones: all ways

Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular TWS-The combination of price, sound quality and functionality is the key to making headsets available, but many users face a simple but important challenge: how to turn off their headphones completely, rather than simply disconnect them from the device. Unlike wired models, where it is enough to remove the plug, wireless Redmi Buds, Mi True Wireless or Xiaomi Buds require special manipulations – otherwise they will remain in standby mode, draining the battery.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to turn off your headphones for different models, including hidden features in the Mi Fit/Xiaomi Wear app, mechanical button combinations and automatic shutdown when you do not act. We’ll focus on the nuances of why your headphones can not turn off through the app, how to avoid accidentally turning on in your bag, and what to do if the headset “hangs” in device search mode. If your Xiaomi AirDots discharge overnight or do not respond to presses, here you will find a solution.

1. Standard method: switching off through buttons on headphones

Most Xiaomi models support mechanical shutdown using touch panels or physical buttons. The algorithm depends on the generation of the headset, but the general logic persists: prolonged pressing of one or both buttons.

For Redmi Buds 3/4 Pro, Xiaomi Buds 4 and newer:

1. Get both earphones out of the case.
2. Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 5-7 seconds.
3. The headphones should go out (or flash red if the charge is below 10%).

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• 🔴 Press and hold the physical button on each headphone separately (3-5 seconds).
• 🔊 The sound signal (or voice assistant) will confirm the shutdown.
• ⚡ If the indicator continues to burn, try again by resetting the connection in Bluetooth settings.

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If the headphones don't respond to taps, check if the app's Low Latency mode is activated, and in this mode, the touchpads can ignore long-term touches.

Important: Some models (such as the Xiaomi Buds 3T) only turn off when you press the right earphone. If long-term retention doesn't work, try:

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Buds 3 Lite headphones do not support complete switching off through buttons - they can only be disconnected from the device or put in a case.

2.Switch off through Xiaomi's proprietary app

Mi Fit (older models) and Xiaomi Wear (newer ones) allow you to control your headphones remotely, including the off function, which is especially handy if the mechanical buttons don’t work or you want to automate the process.

Instructions for Xiaomi Wear (relevant to Buds 4 Pro, Redmi Buds 5 and later):

1. Open the app and connect to the headphones.
2. Go to the Devices section → [The name of your headphones].
3. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ («Settings) in upper right corner.
4. Select Turn off the headphones (or Disable for older versions).

For Mi Fit (models up to 2021):

• 📱 Go to Profile. → My devices. → [Headphones].
• 🔧 Press three points (⋮) top-corner.
• 🔘 Select Disconnect the device (this will turn off if the headphones are not connected to another gadget).

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If the “Switch off” item is not in the menu, it can mean:

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3. Automatic shutdown in case of inaction

All modern Xiaomi models support automatic shutdown function during prolonged inactivity. By default, the headphones turn off after 5-10 minutes if no sound is played and no connection to the device. However, this interval can be adjusted or turned off.

How to change the automatic shutdown timer:

1. Open Xiaomi Wear and select your headphones.
2. Go to Settings → Automatic Shutdown.
3. Set the desired interval: 5 minutes, 10 minutes or Never.

If the headphones are discharged in the case or turn on by themselves in the bag, check:

• 🔋 Case Charge: At a Level Below 20%, Automatic Shutdown May Not Work.
• 📶 Background Connection: Some models (like Redmi Buds 4 Active) remain in search mode if they were previously connected to a PC or tablet.
• 🔄 Resetting: If the headphones are turned on arbitrarily, reset via Settings → Reset to factory in app.

4. Shutdown via resetting settings (if the headphones "hang")

If Xiaomi headphones don’t respond to taps, don’t turn off through the app, or are constantly restarted, a hardware reset may be needed, a procedure that will return the headset to factory settings and often resolve power issues.

Universal instructions for most models:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case (usually located behind or below) for 10-15 seconds.
3. Indicators on the case and headphones will start flashing red and white - this is a signal of reset.
4. Release the button and wait for the reboot (earphones will automatically turn off).

For models without a button on the case (for example, Xiaomi Buds 3):

• 🔄 Get the headphones out of the case.
• 🔘 Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 15 seconds.
• 🔊 Wait for a double beep (or a voice message, "Reset»).

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Resetting removes all information about the paired devices, and after the procedure, the headphones will have to be reconnected, as after purchase.

If the reset didn't help and the headphones still don't turn off:

⚠️ Note: Redmi Buds 3 Pro and Xiaomi Buds 4 may require PC flashing after a failed reset. The official utility for this is Xiaomi Flash Tool, but its use will void the warranty. Contact the service center if you are not sure about your actions.

5. Features of the off for popular models

Each Xiaomi headphone series has unique power management nuances, and below is a summary table for the most common models:

For active noise cancellation (ANC) models such as the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro or Redmi Buds 4 Active, shutting down can take up to 10 seconds – this is due to the need to properly turn off the ANC microphones. If the headphones emit hiss when turned off, this is normal: this is how the noise reduction capacitors discharge.

Important: Headphones Xiaomi Buds 3 Lite and Redmi Buds 3 Youth do not support complete shutdown through buttons – they can only be disconnected from the device or put in a case to automatically disconnect after 30 minutes.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users face typical problems when trying to turn off Xiaomi headphones, and consider the most common mistakes and their solutions:

• 🚫 Headphones don’t turn off through the app: check if they’re connected to another device (like a laptop or tablet) and turn them off in Bluetooth settings on all gadgets.
• 🔋 Case Discharge: If the headphones lose charge while in the case, turn off the Automatic Connection function in the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone.
• 🔊 There is no sound signal when you turn off: this may mean that the headphones are already discharged. Connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes and try again.
• 🔄 Headphones turn on by themselves: disable the Fast Pair function in Android settings or reset the headset settings.

Another common problem is unsynchronized headphones (for example, one turns off and the other stays on).

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Pull them out and hold the touchpads on both headphones for 10 seconds.
3. If the synchronization is not restored, reset through the button on the case.

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To check if the headphones are completely turned off, put them next to the phone: if the Bluetooth indicator on the smartphone screen does not blink, the headset is turned off.

7. Alternative methods: Bluetooth shutdown and energy saving

If you need to temporarily turn off your headphones, but do not turn them off completely, you can use alternative methods:

• 📵 Bluetooth Disconnection on Smartphone: Headphones will go to standby mode, but will not consume energy actively. In most models, after 5-10 minutes without connection, they will turn off automatically.
• 🔋 Power saving mode: activate the Power saving option in the Xiaomi Wear app – this will reduce battery consumption by 2-3 times, but will turn off some functions (for example, control gestures).
• 🎧 Case usage: Just put the headphones in the case – most models turn off 1-2 minutes after the lid is closed.

For iPhone users or devices without the Xiaomi Wear app:

Xiaomi headphones will work in the basic mode (without additional functions), but you will have to turn them off mechanically through the buttons. Automatic shutdown will remain if you do not act, but you will not be able to set the timer.

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