How to turn off Xiaomi Mi Band 8: all ways + problem solving

The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 fitness bracelet has become one of the most popular health monitoring gadgets due to its combination of functionality and affordable price. However, many users face the simple but not obvious task of turning off the device. Unlike smartphones, there is no familiar power button, and the menu interface hides this option at several levels of nesting.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable the Mi Band 8, from standard to forced, and explain why the bracelet may not respond to commands and how to avoid typical errors.

If you've tried to turn off the wristband through the menu and it doesn't work out, don't panic, and 90 percent of the time, the solution is on the surface, and we'll help you find it.

1. Standard shutdown via bracelet menu

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in Mi Band 8 menu, but the path to the off option is not always intuitive, especially for new users.

1. Wake up the bracelet screen by tapping the touchpad or pressing a physical button (if you have one in your version).
2. Flick the menu to the right or left (depending on the firmware) to the Settings (cog icon).
3. Inside the settings, find the System or About section (the name may vary).
4. Select the option to turn off (sometimes hidden behind the Reset).
5. Confirm the action by holding the button on the screen for 3 seconds.

If you don't have the option to turn off, your bracelet is likely running on a simplified firmware (for example, for the Chinese market), in which case try alternative methods from the following sections.

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2. off via physical button (if any)

Some versions of the Mi Band 8 (such as the Mi Band 8 Pro or models for the international market) have a mechanical button on the body, which can be used not only to wake up the screen, but also to force the shutdown.

1. Hold the physical button for 10-15 seconds.
2. The screen should go out, and the bracelet should emit a short vibration - this is a signal to disconnect.
3. If nothing happens, release the button and try again in 30 seconds.

⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse this with a hard reset (discussed below) if you hold the button for longer than 20 seconds, the bracelet can reset to factory settings, resulting in loss of training and sleep data.

On models without a physical button (such as the Mi Band 8 Standard), this will not work.

3. Disconnection via Mi Fitness (Zepp Life)

If the bracelet is synchronized with the smartphone, you can turn it off remotely via the official application, which is especially useful if the Mi Band 8 touch screen does not respond to touch.

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life if you use it).
2. Select your bracelet from the list of connected devices.
3. Go to the Settings section of the device (usually in the upper right corner).
4. Find the item Turn off the bracelet or Power Management.
5. Confirm the action on the smartphone screen.

If you don’t have an option, upgrade to the latest version of the app, which older versions of Mi Fit (before 2023) may not have had.

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⚠️ Warning: Once turned off via the app, the bracelet can automatically turn on when connected to the charger. To avoid this, turn off the Autostart option when charging in the Mi Band 8 settings.

4. Forced shutdown (if the bracelet is getting stuck)

If the Mi Band 8 doesn’t respond to touch, syncs with your smartphone, and shuts down in standard ways, a hard reset will be required, a method that should only be used as a last resort, as it can lead to the loss of unsaved data.

Here's how to do it:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger (even if the battery is discharged).
2. Hold the touch button on the screen (or physical, if any) for 20-30 seconds.
3. The screen should go out and the bracelet vibrate three times - this is a signal to reset.
4. Unplug the bracelet from charging and wait 1-2 minutes before re-energizing.

If the bracelet is not turned off, try the full battery discharge:

• 🔋 Leave the Mi Band 8 on until it is fully discharged (may take 1-2 days).
• 🔌 Connect to charging and disconnect immediately - sometimes it resets the system.
• ⚡ Repeat the shutdown attempt via the menu.

5.Switch off via reset to factory settings

If all previous methods fail, the last resort is a hard reset, which will return the bracelet to its original state, but will delete all data, including:

• 📊 Statistics of training and sleep for the last 30 days.
• ⚙️ Personal settings (alarm clocks, notifications, dials).
• 🔒 Authorization data (re-association to Xiaomi account will be required).

Resetting instructions:

1. Go to the bracelet menu: Settings → System → Resetting.
2. Choose Delete all data and confirm the action.
3. After restarting, the bracelet will turn off automatically.

If the menu is not available, use the button combination:

• Connect the bracelet to the charger.
• Hold the touch button for 15 seconds, then release it and immediately press it 5 times in a row.
• Wait for the vibration and the appearance of the Mi logo - this is a signal to start resetting.

Important: Once reset, the bracelet may require firmware updates. Do not interrupt the process, otherwise the device will turn into a brick.

6 Why Mi Band 8 doesn't turn off: Common reasons

If the bracelet ignores the shutdown commands, the problem may lie in one of the following factors:

⚠️ Note: If the bracelet turns off while wearing, check it out:

• 🔋 Battery condition (possibly worn out and needs replacement).
• 🌡️ Ambient temperature (at overheating above 45)°C bracelet is disconnected for safety).
• 📲 Power saving settings in Mi Fitness (disable Automatic Shutdown option).

7 How to properly turn on Mi Band 8 after switching off

After successfully disabling the bracelet, turning it on usually does not cause problems, but there are a few nuances:

1. Connect the Mi Band 8 to the charger. Most models turn on automatically when charging.
2. If the screen is black, hold the touch button for 5-10 seconds.
3. After turning on, wait for the full load (the appearance of the main screen) before using.

If the bracelet is not activated:

• 🔌 Check the cable and power supply (use the original Xiaomi adapter on the 5V/1A).
• ⏳ Leave the bracelet on charge for 1-2 hours – sometimes it takes time to recover the minimum charge.
• 📱 Try to wake him up through the Mi Fitness app (Device Search section).

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If the bracelet is turned on but not synced with your smartphone, remove it from the device list in Mi Fitness and add it again. This often solves connection problems.

Frequently asked questions

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Turning off the Mi Band 8 through the menu is the safest way, but if the bracelet is getting stuck, use a forced reset.After turning off, avoid completely draining the battery so as not to damage the power controller.