How to turn off Bluetooth on your Xiaomi TV: 5 proven ways

Why do users want to turn off Bluetooth on Xiaomi TV and when do they need it?

The Bluetooth module in modern Xiaomi TVs is a useful feature for connecting wireless headphones, gamepads or keyboards. However, there are times when it needs to be deactivated, for example, if you notice increased power consumption in standby mode or encounter interference with the Wi-Fi router. Some models (such as the Mi TV 4S or Redmi Smart TV X) automatically scan the air for devices, which can create background traffic.

Another common reason is conflicts with other gadgets, and if your smartphone or Mi Band smartwatch starts to work unstable next to your TV, it may be due to a permanent Bluetooth connection, and it is also recommended to turn off the module when you diagnose malfunctions when the TV spontaneously restarts or freezes on the logo, but it is important to understand that deactivating Bluetooth does not always solve the problem - sometimes you need to update the firmware or reset to factory settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to turn off Bluetooth on Xiaomi TVs (including Android TV and Google TV models), and how to check if the module is turned off. If your TV does not respond to commands, do not panic: at the end of the article there is a section with solutions to typical errors.

Method 1: Disable Bluetooth via the main settings menu

The easiest and safest method is to use the TV's built-in menu, which is suitable for most models, including the Mi TV Q1E, Mi TV A2 and Redmi Smart TV X2022. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the overall logic is maintained.

To deactivate the module:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to Remotes & accessories or Network & Internet – the name depends on the model.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Turn the slider to the Off position.

On some firmware (e.g., Google TV in 2023 models), the path will be different: Settings → Devices → Connectivity settings → Bluetooth. If there is no slider, then the module will turn off automatically when there are no connected devices.

Method 2: Quickly shut down via Android TV/Google TV

Xiaomi TVs with Android TV or Google TV (such as Mi TV Q2 or Xiaomi TV A Pro) have a convenient quick access panel that allows you to turn off Bluetooth without diving into the settings.

Instructions:

• 📺 Press and hold the Home button on the remote for 2-3 seconds.
• 🔄 At the top of the screen, you'll see a bar with icons, and flip it right to the Bluetooth icon (stylized "B»).
• 🔘 Click on the icon -- if it's illuminated in blue, the module is active. Re-pressing it will turn it off.

If there is no Bluetooth icon, then your model does not support this method, in which case use Method 1 or check for firmware updates (more on this below).

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On some Xiaomi remotes, the Home button is paired with the voice assistant. If the panel doesn't open, try pressing the microphone button and holding it for 3 seconds.

Method 3: Disconnect via the engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods fail (for example, due to a firmware failure), you can use the engineering menu, which is suitable for models based on Android TV 9.0 and later, but requires caution - incorrect actions can lead to a reset.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings → About TV.
2. Find the Build number and quickly click on it 7 times in a row, and a notification will appear “You became a developer”.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new section for developers.
4. Activate the USB Debugging option (if required).
5. Return to Settings → System → Additional → Reset parameters.
6. Select Network Settings Reset – this will turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other communication modules.

Note: Network reset will delete all stored Wi-Fi passwords and connected device data. If you only need to turn off Bluetooth, use Method 4 (via ADB).

Method 4: Disable Bluetooth via ADB (for advanced users)

If the Xiaomi TV is “hang” or does not respond to the remote, but responds to commands over USB, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a PC with drivers installed and USB debugging on the TV enabled.

Algorithm of action:

1. Connect the TV to your computer through USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 on TV).
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Execute the command to disable Bluetooth: adb shell settings put global bluetooth_on 0
4. Reboot the TV with the command: adb shell reboot

To turn the module back on, replace the 0 by 1 command, which works on 90% of Xiaomi models, except for the oldest (until 2018 release).

Method 5: Physically shutting down the module (extreme case)

If software methods fail, and the Bluetooth module causes a hardware failure (e.g., the TV is constantly overheating or not turning on), the radical solution is to physically shut down, which is only suitable for users with experience in electronics repair and is not warranty-free.

What will be required:

• 🔧 Screwdriver with cross bat (usually) PH2).
• 🧲 Plastic blade for disassembling the body.
• 🔌 soldering iron (if the module is soldered, not on the connector).

Sequence of action:

1. Turn off the TV and wait for the complete cooling.
2. Remove the back cover by unscrewing the screws around the perimeter.
3. Find a Bluetooth module – usually a small board with an antenna, labeled as BT or Wi-Fi/BT Combo.
4. Disconnect the plume or gently unseal the contacts (if the module is separate).

⚠️ Note: Most Xiaomi models have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combined into a single chip, so physical shutdowns will result in loss of both functions, and check before you do any analysis to see if your TV is running Trade-In, which will cost less to repair.

How to check if Bluetooth is disabled

Often users think they have deactivated the module, but it continues to work in the background. To make sure you turn it off, follow the following steps:

If the TV is still visible on the air, try restarting it or resetting the network (see Method 3). On Google TV models, it sometimes helps to disable the Fast Pair function in the developer settings.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you turn off Bluetooth on Xiaomi TVs, users experience common errors, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

Problem 1: The Bluetooth slider in the settings is inactive (grey).

Solution: This means that the module is locked at the firmware level.

• 🔄 Update TV to the latest version of the software (Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system).
• 📱 Reset network settings (Settings) → System system → Additionally. → Resetting the network).
• 🔧 If nothing works, the module may have failed.

Problem 2: After Bluetooth is turned off, the TV won’t find the remote.

Solution: Some Xiaomi remotes (e.g., from Mi TV Stick) use Bluetooth to communicate.

• 🎮 Put the remote through IR-port (if supported).
• 🔄 Restart the TV by holding the power button for 10 seconds.
• 📱 Use the Mi Remote app on your smartphone for temporary control.

Problem 3: Bluetooth spontaneously turns on after a reboot.

Solution: This is usually due to the autoboot of system services.

1. Open Settings → Applications → All applications.
2. Find Bluetooth or Bluetooth MIDI Service.
3. Click Stop and Disable (if available).

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV P1) Disabling system services may cause errors in the voice assistant (ADB) permanently.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions