Owners of popular fitness trackers often face the need to turn off the device completely. For the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 model, this process is not obvious, since the gadget’s interface lacks a standard “Switch off” button. Many users mistakenly believe that the device can be turned off through the settings menu on the tracker itself, but this is not the case. The bracelet design is designed with a focus on maximum energy efficiency and minimalism, so power management is taken outside the local menu.
The main reason owners need to know how to turn off the Xiaomi Band 4 is software failures. Sometimes the tracker can stop responding to touches or hang on the screensaver. In such situations, the standard wait for battery discharge is ineffective. The only work solution is a forced reboot or a full reset, which is effectively equivalent to turning off and re-on the device. Understanding these processes will help extend the life of the gadget.
In this guide, we will discuss in detail all available methods for managing the power of your tracker. You will learn how to correctly reboot the system through the application, how to make a hard reset when completely locked, and what are the nuances of working with the battery. It is important to follow the sequence of actions so as not to damage the software of the device. The information will be useful for both beginners and experienced users of the Xiaomi ecosystem.
Why Mi Band 4 doesn’t have a button to turn off
The absence of a physical or software shutdown button in Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is not developer oversight, but a smart engineering solution. The logic of wearables requires that they be constantly on standby. The user should be able to look at the screen at any time and see the time or notifications. If there was a shutdown button, there is a high probability of accidental activation by the user, which would lead to the device’s discharge at the most inopportune moment.
Instead of turning off completely, the tracker goes into deep sleep when not in use. In this state, energy consumption is minimal, but communication with the phone or waiting for a signal is maintained. This allows the device to quickly activate when the wrist is raised. If you need to turn off the bracelet for prolonged storage or transportation, standard methods will not work.
⚠️ Attention: Trying to find the hidden shutdown button in the Settings menu on the bracelet itself will not lead to anything.
Also, the lack of a shutdown button protects the user's data. If a device is lost, an attacker will not be able to turn it off, which increases the chances of detection through the "Device Search" feature in the application until the battery dies. This is an important security feature that is often overlooked. So when the question of "how to turn it off" arises, it is almost always a question of rebooting or resetting.
Forced reboot method through the application
The safest and most recommended way to turn off and re-enable the tracker is to use the official Mi Fit (or Zepp) app, which does not require battery drain and allows you to correctly complete all the background processes of the system. First, make sure that the bracelet is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth. Open the app on your phone and go to your device profile.
You need to find the settings section in the tracker control menu. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the application, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the system operation item. Often it is hidden in the submenu or indicated by the gear icon, and this is where the device maintenance tools are located that are not available on the bracelet screen itself.
☑️ Reboot algorithm
Once the appropriate item is selected, the system will prompt the confirmation of the action. This is a critical point, since the disconnection of the pairing will cause the data to be disabled before reconnecting. However, if the goal is to eliminate the freeze, this is a necessary step. Once the bracelet is disabled in the application, it often goes into standby mode, which is equivalent to turning off the basic functions.
- 📱 Open the Zepp or Mi Fit app on your smartphone.
- 🔗 Go to Profile and select your Mi Band 4.
- ⚙️ Find the device settings menu (usually in the upper right corner or bottom of the list).
- 🔄 Select the “Unpair” option to completely disable.
It's important to note that after a couple breaks up, workout data that wasn't synchronized can be lost, so before you do that, you have to force the data to sync by pulling down the main screen of the app, and that will save your statistics in the cloud and on your phone, and then you can start manipulating the connection.
Hard Reset: Complete reset to factory settings
If software reboot doesn't work and the device continues to malfunction, the only solution is Hard Reset, which completely clears the internal memory of the tracker from user data and returns it to factory status. In fact, the device turns off and turns on as new. This is a radical measure, but it is effective for serious software errors.
The reset will also require a smartphone app. The device control menu, where you searched for a pair break, may have a "Factory Reset" or "Settings Reset" option. In some versions of Xiaomi Mi Band 4 firmware, this item may be hidden or require you to enter a confirmation code. Be prepared for all settings, such as dials and step goals, to be reset.
What happens when you reset your settings?
There is also a combination of actions on the bracelet itself that can initiate a reset if the touch screen is partially responsive. This is usually a long-term retention of the touch button in a certain menu, but for the Mi Band 4, the software method is considered more reliable through the application. There is no physical access to the jump contacts without opening the case, which protects the device from accidental reset.
⚠️ Warning: Before performing a full reset, make sure that the battery is at least 20-30%. Interrupting the discharge process due to discharge can lead to the “bricking” of the device.
Once the reset procedure is complete, the tracker will reset, which will take about 1-2 minutes, and the screen will go out and light up again with the MI logo. At this point, the system is initialized. If the screen is black, it may have actually completely discharged or turned off during the reset process, in which case it should be put on charge.
What to do if the screen of Mi Band 4 is black
When the tracker screen is completely black and does not respond to touch, it is often perceived by users as a state of shutdown, but the device can simply be "frozen" software, in which case the standard shutdown methods do not work because there is no visual response, and the first thing you need to try to "wake up" the system.
Put the bracelet on the charger. Even if the charge indicator doesn't light up right away, leave it on the charger. 15-20 Sometimes a deep discharge blocks the power controller and it takes time to set the minimum voltage. USB-The screen did not catch fire and the battery icon did not appear, try the cold reboot method».
To do this, plug the tracker into charging, then, without removing it from the contacts, press and hold the touch button (if it reacts even slightly), or just leave it to charge for a few hours. If that doesn't help, use the device search function in the application. Send a command to vibrate. If the bracelet vibrates, then the system is alive, but the display or image controller is getting stuck.
- 🔌 Connect the tracker to the original charger.
- ⏳ Leave on the charge at least for 30-40 momentless.
- 📳 Send the command “Find the device” through the application to check the reaction.
- 🔄 If there is a vibration and there is no screen, reset through the application.
If nothing is done to bring the screen to its senses, there may have been a hardware failure, which could be damage to the display plume or battery failure, and in such cases, software methods, including attempts to shut down or reset, are powerless, requiring a service center or a module replacement.
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Use only the original charger or cable with a current of no more than 1A. Powerful charging from smartphones can damage the small tracker's power controller.
Table: Comparison of disconnection and discharge methods
For ease of perception, we have organized all the methods considered in a single table, which will help you quickly choose the right option depending on the current situation with your Xiaomi Mi Band 4.
| Method | Data security | The need for a telephone | Implementation time |
|---|---|---|---|
| The pair's breakup in the appendix | Data in the annex are retained | Required. | 10-20 seconds |
| Full reset (Factory Reset) | Data removed from the bracelet | Required. | 1-2 minutes |
| Full battery discharge | Data is stored (after charging) | Not required | 3-7 days |
| Forced reset | Data is retained | Preferably. | 30-60 seconds. |
As you can see from the table, full battery drain is the only way that doesn't require a smartphone, but it takes the most time, and it's only a last resort when the phone is lost or the app is not installed and you need to turn it off.
The choice of method depends on your goal, and if you just need to stop receiving notifications at night, it's easier to use Do Not Disturb or Sleep Mode in your bracelet settings than to turn it off completely, which will save sleep statistics and alarms.
Energy saving as an alternative
Often users are looking for a way to turn off the device to save charge, but in the case of the Mi Band 4, this is not urgently necessary. The device consumes extremely little power in the idle. However, if you plan not to wear the bracelet for several days, you can activate modes that minimize consumption.
In the settings through the app, you can turn off the wrist lift to activate the screen. This significantly reduces battery consumption, since the accelerometer stops constantly being polled to turn on the display. It is also recommended to turn off notifications from applications that are not important to you, this will reduce the number of screen turns on and vibrations.
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For long-term storage, it is better to leave the bracelet with a charge of about 50-60% and notifications turned off than completely discharged.
Another effective way to put the tracker to sleep is to remove it from the hand. The pulse sensor on the back stops working when it is not in contact with the skin (although periodic measurements can occur depending on the settings). The combination of removing the hand and turning off the wrist lifts makes the device almost invisible to the power grid.
⚠️ Warning: Do not keep the device completely discharged for a long time (months). the lithium polymer battery can go into a deep discharge and stop holding the charge.
So, a full shutdown is rarely required, and in most cases, it's enough to optimize the settings, and if you still need to reset the bracelet, use the reset methods described above, and remember that the proper handling of electronics prolongs its life.