How to completely turn off Xiaomi smart watches: from Mi Band to Watch 2 Pro

Xiaomi smartwatches have become an integral part of the daily lives of millions of users — they monitor health, display notifications and even replace bank cards. But sometimes it becomes necessary to turn them off completely before long-term storage, when settings are reset, or if the device begins to glitches. It would seem that it could be easier? However, many owners face the fact that the power button is missing, and standard sensor retention does not work.

The fact is that Xiaomi uses different ways to turn off depending on the model, for example, the Mi Band 6 and Mi Smart Band 7 turn off via the menu, while the Xiaomi Watch S1 requires holding a physical button. Moreover, some devices (for example, the Redmi Watch 3 Active) automatically go into deep sleep when the battery is discharged, which creates the illusion of turning off. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from software shutdown to forced reset, and also tell you what to do if the watch does not respond to commands.

Before you start, consider: completely turning off the smartwatch Xiaomi leads to resetting some temporary data (steps, pulse for the current day), but does not delete the associated account or settings. If the goal is to sell or transfer the device to another person, you will need an additional reset to the factory settings.

1. Standard shutdown via menu (for most models)

This method works on most fitness bracelets Mi Band (starting with the 4th version) and smart watch Xiaomi Watch / Redmi Watch. the main condition is that the device must be charged at least 5% and not be in power saving mode.

Instructions:

1. Wake up the screen by swiping up or pressing a button (if any).
2. Flick the menu left/right to Settings (cog icon).
3. Select System → Turn off (or turn off power on some firmware).
4. Confirm the action by touching the tick or holding the screen for 3 seconds.

On the Mi Band 7 Pro and Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, the path may be slightly different: Settings → About device → Turn off. If not, update your firmware through the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app.

Turn off the Bluetooth watch in your smartphone

Charge the device to a minimum of 10%

Synchronize data in the application

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⚠️ Note: On the Mi Band 3 and older models, there may be no shutdown point. In this case, use the battery discharge method (section 4) or reset (section 5).

2. off using a physical button (for mechanically controlled watches)

Xiaomi Watch S1, Watch S2 and Redmi Watch 2 models are equipped with a physical button that is responsible for on / off.

For the Xiaomi Watch S1/S2:

1. Hold the side button for 10-12 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Release the button after vibration is a signal to start the shutdown process.

For Redmi Watch 2/3:

1. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds until the menu appears.
2. Swipe down to Power Off and confirm your choice.

Important: On the Xiaomi Watch Color 2, holding a button for more than 15 seconds results in a forced reboot, not a shutdown.To turn the device off completely, use the method from Section 1.

3. Software disabling via the application (alternative method)

If the sensor or button doesn't work, you can turn off the watch through the official app, which is suitable for all models tied to Mi Fitness or Zepp Life.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the app and select your device at the top of the screen.
2. Go to the Device Settings → Additionally.
3. Find the item Turn off the clock (in some versions - Disable).
4. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

Please note:

• 🔋 The watch must be connected to the phone via Bluetooth.
• 📱 The app should have an up-to-date version (update via Google Play or App Store).
• ⚡ If the item is missing, try updating the device firmware.

⚠️ Note: After the program shutdown, the watch can automatically turn on when you connect to charging. To avoid this, turn off the Autostart option before you turn off when charging in the device settings.

4.Switch off through battery discharge (for older models)

This method is suitable for Mi Band 1/2/3 and other devices without a software switch-off point, the essence of the method is to wait for the battery to fully discharge, after which the watch will automatically turn off.

How to speed up the process:

• 🔌 Turn off the clock from charging and smartphone.
• 📴 Activate the maximum brightness of the screen and turn on constant backlighting (if any).
• 🎮 Start Energy-intensive Functions: Training with GPS, pulse-measurement.

Mean discharge time:

Warning: Frequent discharge to 0% reduces battery life. Use this method only as a last resort.

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If the watch is dead but not turned on after you connect to charging, keep it charging for 10-15 minutes – sometimes it takes time to recover the minimum charge.

5. Forced reset (if the clock is getting stuck)

If the device doesn't respond to commands, the screen freezes or there's a software error, hard reset will help, and this method also turns off the clock, but resets all settings to factory settings.

Instructions for different models:

• 📱 Mi Band 4/5/6/7: Connect to charging, hold the touch button 30 A few seconds before the Mi logo appears.
• ⚙️ Xiaomi Watch S1/S2: Hold the physical button. 20 seconds before vibration and reset.
• ⚡ Redmi Watch 2/3: Press and hold the button. + sensor 15 seconds.

Once reset, the clock will turn on automatically. To turn it off, use the methods in sections 1-3.

⚠️ Warning: Hard reset removes all data from the device, including the associated account, and after the procedure, you will need to re-synchronize with the smartphone.

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Forced reset should only be used if the clock is completely frozen. For normal shutdowns, it is better to use standard methods (sections 1-3).

6. Features of the off for specific models

Some Xiaomi devices have unique nuances. Let's take a closer look at them:

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro and Watch 2 Pro:

Redmi Watch 3 Active:

Xiaomi Watch Color (first generation):

• 🔌 Turns off only through the charger: connect to the network, hold the button for 10 seconds.
• 📲 After switching off, a re-link to the phone is required.

For an accurate model definition, look at the box or in the device settings (About the device → Model).

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users face problems when trying to turn off Xiaomi smartwatches.

Mistake 1: The clock is not turned off through the menu

• 🔄 Reason: Outdated firmware or software failure.
• 🛠 Solution: Update your firmware through the Mi Fitness app or reset (Section 5).

Mistake 2: The power button is not working

• 🔋 Reason: Battery discharged (less than 3%).
• ⚡ Solution: Connect the watch to charging for 10-15 minutes, then try again.

Error 3: After turning off the clock immediately switch on

• 📱 Reason: Autostart option activated when connecting to charging.
• ⚙️ Solution: Turn it off in the device settings before turning it off.

Error 4: The screen does not respond to swipes

• 💦 Cause: Moisture intake or sensor contamination.
• 🧼 Solution: Wipe the screen with a napkin with isopropyl alcohol (at least 70%).

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If the watch doesn’t turn off in any way, try leaving it without charging for 24 hours – sometimes it resets temporary errors.

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