How to turn off the Xiaomi Mi smart watch: Full instructions

Xiaomi’s modern wearables have become an integral part of millions of users’ lives, offering activity tracking, alerts and health monitoring. However, like any sophisticated electronic device, they sometimes require a complete power outage to restart the system or keep it for long periods of time. Many owners have difficulty finding a standard off button that is often hidden in the back of the interface or not at all in its usual form.

Unlike smartphones, where the power button acts as the main switch, the logic of the smartwatch is different. Manufacturers strive for maximum autonomy, so the device more often goes to sleep than it turns off completely. Understanding these nuances will help you manage your battery without the risk of damage to the software.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to deactivate various models of wearable electronics of the Mi ecosystem. We will consider standard methods through the menu, forced restart when hanging and the features of working with different versions of operating systems installed on board devices.

Features of the power architecture of wearable devices Xiaomi

Before you start mechanically working with buttons, it is important to understand how the power saving system works in Xiaomi and Redmi gadgets. Most modern models run modified versions of Wear OS or proprietary shell MIUI for Watch. These systems are optimized for 24/7, which dictates their rules of interaction with the user.

The button on the case is often multifunctional. A short press wakes up the screen, a long one triggers applications or quick settings menus. Power Off is a software feature on the menu to prevent the device from accidentally turning off during an important tracking or call, which protects the user from losing health data if he accidentally presses the button in his pocket.

There is also the concept of deep sleep, which is often confused with shutdown, in which the clock continues to count steps and pulse, but the screen goes out, and communication with the phone can be broken to save charge.

• 🔋 Standby mode: device is active, but screen is off, background monitoring is working.
• 📉 Power saving mode: turns off unnecessary functions, only time and basic sensors remain.
• 🛑 Shutdown: the system stops all processes, reboot is required to work.

⚠️ Warning: It is not recommended to often turn off the device completely unnecessarily. Constant cycles of start and stop the system can accelerate the wear of internal flash memory, where system files are stored.

Staff shutdown through the system menu

The safest and most appropriate way to deactivate a gadget is to use an embedded software menu that ensures that all current processes are completed correctly and data is stored. The interface may vary slightly depending on the model, but the overall logic remains the same across the Mi Watch and Redmi Watch lineup.

First, you need to unlock the screen and go to the main app menu, usually by swiping up or clicking on the center button (crown). You need to find the Settings icon (cogs). In some firmware versions, especially on Wear OS, the settings menu can be hidden in the app list, rather than in the notification curtain.

Inside the settings menu, you scroll down to the very end, and you have System or Shutdown, and you click on it, and you'll ask for confirmation, because it's a critical operation, and you'll see an animation of the shutdown on the screen, and the device will go out.

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If you can’t find the off option on the menu, try updating the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app to the latest version – the settings interface often changes with software updates.

It is important to note that on some models, such as the Mi Band with the AMOLED-There may be no switch-off point on the menu, only a reboot or reset, and in such cases, the battery is discharged to zero, which is not a recommended method, but it is technically possible to "switch off.

Forced reboot when the system freezes

Situations where the touch screen stops responding to touch and the software menu is not available are rare, but require immediate intervention, in which case a full shutdown is impossible, and you need to use the Hard Reset method through hardware buttons, which does not delete data, but only forcibly restarts the operating system.

For most Xiaomi and Amazfit models, the algorithm is the same: you need to press a single side button and hold it for a long time. A standard short press here will not work. You will need patience, since the system can ignore the signal for the first 10-15 seconds.

If you have a two-button model, like some versions of the Mi Watch Color, the combination may be different. Often you need to pin both buttons at the same time or use the bottom button in combination with the top. The exact combination is better specified in the instructions for the specific model, but the method of long-term retention of the main button works in 95% of cases.

• ⏱️ Duration: Hold the button at least 20-30 seconds before the logo appears.
• 🔄 Indication: The device can vibrate several times before starting.
• 📱 Reaction: If the screen lit up and the logo appeared MI Or Amazfit, you can release the button.

After a successful reboot, it is recommended to check the sensor and Bluetooth connection.If the problem with the freeze is repeated regularly, a deeper software intervention or reset to factory settings may be required.

Comparative table of disconnection methods for different models

Xiaomi's diverse product lineup leads to users being confused about management practices, and to structure the information, we've developed a pivot table that can help you quickly determine the right algorithm for your device. Pay attention to the operating system, because it dictates the interface.

Wear OS models (such as the Mi Watch, Xiaomi Watch 2) have a full-fledged shutdown menu similar to Android smartphones. Proprietary devices (RTOS) often lack this feature for the sake of speed and simplicity. Understanding this difference will save you time searching for non-existent buttons.

Using the wrong method, such as trying to find a shutdown where there is none, can lead to unnecessary action and stress.

What to do if the clock does not respond to commands

There are times when the device is completely dead: the screen does not light up, there is no vibration, and the connection to the charger does not cause any reaction, this may indicate a deep battery discharge or a critical failure of the power controller.

The first thing to do is to connect the watch to the original charger. Using third-party cables or power supplies with inappropriate current may not start the charging process if the controller has blocked the input. Leave the device on charging for at least 30-60 minutes, even if the screen is silent.

If you don't have a reaction after an hour of charging, try the wake-up method. Connect the watch to charging, and while it's connected, try the forced reset procedure (holding the 30 seconds button), sometimes the combination of current and controller reset helps you get out of the stupor state.

⚠️ Warning: If the device heats up while charging but the screen doesn't turn on, turn it off immediately.This could be a sign of a battery failure or short circuit inside the case.

In rare cases, placing the watch in a cold place (but not in the freezer!) for 15-20 minutes before connecting to a charge helps. Cooling the cells can temporarily reduce the internal resistance of the battery, allowing it to take the initial charge. However, this is a temporary measure, and once turned on, the device is better replaced or handed over to the service.

Resetting to factory settings as an alternative to shutting down

If your purpose of turning off the watch was to prepare for sale, transfer to another user or eliminate software errors, then simply turning off is not enough. Factory Reset is required, a process that deletes all user data, settings and account binding.

You can reset in two ways: through the menu of the device itself or through the companion app on your smartphone (Mi Fitness, Zepp Life, Galaxy Wearable). On the menu of the watch, the path usually looks like: Settings → System → Reset. In the application, you need to find the device in the list and select the option "Untie" or "Reset settings".

The reset process takes a few minutes, and the device will reboot, and the welcome menu will appear on the screen, as when you first turn on.

Use this method only when other ways of solving problems have been exhausted, or when you change the owner of the device.

Recommendations for storage and preservation of the device

If you plan to not use the watch for a long time (for example, leave for the summer or store a backup device), proper storage is critical for the health of a lithium-ion battery.Leaving the device on with a charged battery on the shelf is a bad idea, as self-discharge and background processes can lead to a deep discharge below a critical level.

The optimal charge level for long-term storage is 50-60%. You don't need to charge the device to 100% or, conversely, discharge to zero before cleaning the cabinet. Both extreme states negatively affect the chemistry of the battery during prolonged downtime. It is ideal to discharge or charge the gadget to half, turn it off in a normal way and remove it in a dry place.

Every 3-4 months, it is recommended to take out the device, check the charge level and, if necessary, recharge it to 50-60%, which will prevent the degradation of the battery cell and allow the device to remain in working condition even after a year of downtime.

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The golden rule of storing wearable electronics: off state, charge 50-60%, cool dry place and periodic recharging once a quarter.

Compliance with these simple rules will allow you to return the device to operation at any time without losing battery capacity and the need for a complex procedure to “swing” the battery.