How to Turn Off Xiaomi Smart Devices: From Lamps to Robot Vacuum Cleaners

Xiaomi’s smart devices are well established, but even the most advanced gadgets sometimes require a forced shutdown. Whether it’s scheduled maintenance, moving or simply wanting to save energy, properly turning off smart devices keeps them working and prolongs their life. Unlike conventional household appliances, smart devices can’t just be pulled out of the outlet — it can lead to firmware failures, loss of settings, or even failure.

In this article, we will look at all possible scenarios, from a standard shutdown through the Mi Home app to an emergency shutdown of “hang” devices, and pay special attention to hidden features that are not written in the official instructions – for example, how to completely turn off the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum robot vacuum cleaner without the risk of damaging the battery, or why Yeelight smart lamps can “forget” settings after abrupt disconnection from the network.

1. Standard shutdown via the Mi Home app

The safest way to turn off a Xiaomi smart device is to use the official Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home for European regions), which ensures that all processes are completed correctly and that user settings are saved.

• 📱 Open the Mi Home app and select the device in the list.
• ⚙️ Go to the Device Settings → Nutrition management.
• ⏻ Press the Turn Off button (or Turn off power for sockets).
• ✅ Wait for confirmation – a notification will appear on the screen Device is off.

Some devices (such as Xiaomi Smart Speaker smart speakers) may require additional confirmation via a voice command or a physical button. If the device does not respond to commands from the app, check:

• 🔌 Internet connection stability (the device must be online).
• 🔄 Update of the firmware version (update through Profile) → Settings → Update of the PO).
• 📵 No locks in router settings (sometimes firewalls block control commands).

⚠️ Note: Some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier) switch to Standby mode when switched off via the app rather than completely shutting down.

2. Physical disconnection: when and how to do it

Physical disconnection from the network is a last resort that should be applied only in cases of:

• 🔄 Device freezes (does not respond to commands from the app for more than 10 minutes).
• 🔋 Long-term storage (more than 1 month) – to preserve the battery capacity.
• ⚡ Emergency situations (overheating, smell of burning, abnormal sounds).

For different types of devices there are nuances:

For devices with batteries (robot vacuum cleaners, some sensors) before long-term storage is recommended:

Discharge the battery before 40-60%|Clean dust and dirt|Pack in the original box|Store at temperature 10-25°C-->

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Smart Locks lose all temporary access codes when physically disabled. After reconnecting, you will need to reconfigure via Mi Home → Lock settings → Code reset.

3. Disconnection through voice assistants

If your device supports control via Alice, Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, it can be turned off with a voice command, which is convenient when you don’t have a smartphone at hand, but there are nuances:

• 🗣️ For Alice: say "Alice, turn off [device name]".
• 🤖 Google Assistant: OK Google, turn off the lamp in the living room".
• 📦 Alexa: Alexa, turn off the socket in the kitchen".

Problems that may arise:

• 🔇 Device not responding – check if your Mi Home account is connected to your voice assistant (Settings) → Smart home. → Connected services).
• 🔄 The command is executed with a delay – perhaps a weak Wi-Fi signal or an overloaded Xiaomi Cloud server.
• 🚫 Voice assistant "does not see" device - update the list of devices with the command "Update the list of smart devices".

For some devices (such as the Xiaomi Mi Air Conditioner), voice commands only work in Standby mode, not completely shutting down, and to completely turn off the air conditioner, you will have to use a physical button on the remote or in the application.

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If your voice assistant is constantly confusing devices (for example, two lamps in different rooms), give them unique names in Mi Home. → Settings of the device → Rename: Use the "Lamp living room ceiling" format instead of "Lamp 1" format".

Emergency shutdown of "hang" devices

If Xiaomi’s smart device is frozen (unresponsive to commands, flashes abnormal colors, makes repetitive sounds), a forced reboot will be required.

For the Mi Robot Vacuum robot vacuum cleaners:

1. Press and hold the buttons Home + Spot Cleaning 10 seconds.
2. If it doesn’t help, remove the battery (unscrew 4 screws on the bottom cover).

For Yeelight smart bulbs:

1. Turn off and turn on the power 5 times in a row with an interval of 2 seconds (reset to factory settings).
2. After reset, the lamp will flash white – you need to re-tuning through Mi Home.

For smart sockets Mi Smart Plug:

1. Press and hold the button on the body for 15 seconds before the beep.
2. If the socket does not respond, disconnect from the network for 30 seconds, then connect again.

After an emergency shutdown, some devices may require re-authorization to Mi Home.

1. Go to Profile. → Settings → Smart home. → Devices.
2. Find the device marked Offline and click Connect again.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (scanning may be required) QR-code-on-device).

5. Disconnection of devices with batteries: features

Lithium-ion battery devices (Mi Robot Vacuum, Mi Smart Clock, some sensors) require a special approach to shutting down. The rule is: never store them fully discharged or charged on a battery. 100%. Optimal charge level for storage — 40-60%. Here’s how to properly prepare such a device for prolonged downtime:

• 🔋 Discharge the battery before 50% (Use the device before automatically shutting down, then recharge. 10-15 minute).
• ⚡ Disconnect from the charger.
• 📦 Pack in a dry place with a temperature 10-25°C (avoid direct sunlight).
• 🔄 Every one. 3 month to switch on the device 10-15 minutes for battery calibration.

For robot vacuum cleaners Xiaomi has additional recommendations:

• 🧹 Clean brushes and filters from debris (dried dirt can damage machinery).
• 🛠️ Lubricate the wheel bearings with silicone lubrication (1 drop on each axle).
• 📡 Turn off the Wi-Fi module in the settings (Mi Home) → Settings of the device → Network → Disable Wi-Fi) to avoid battery discharge by background processes.

⚠️ Note: If you leave the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner on the charging station for more than 6 months without use, its battery may swell.This is due to the fact that the device periodically turns on for self-testing, even if you “turned it off” through the application.

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For battery-powered devices, temperature storage is critical. Lithium-ion batteries lose up to 20% of their capacity per year when stored at 40.°C and above.

6. How to turn off devices without access to Mi Home

If you don’t have access to the Mi Home app (for example, a lost smartphone or a deleted account), there are alternative ways to manage:

From the Mi Home Web interface:

1. Go to home.mi.com and log in.
2. Choose a region (for example, Russia or China Mainland).
3. Find the device in the list and use virtual control buttons.

Through third-party applications (for advanced users):

Apps like Home Assistant or OpenHab allow you to manage Xiaomi devices over a local network, but require pre-configuration.

1. Get Token devices (via Mi Home or special utilities like Mi Token Extractor).
2. Add the device to the application configuration file.
3. Use commands through API (lamp-off):

curl -X POST "http://[IP_ lamps]/miot-spec/property/set"


-H "Content-Type: application/json" \




-H "Authorization: Bearer [YOUR_TOKEN]" \




-d '{"id":1,"method":"set_power","params":["off"]}'

Through physical buttons (if any):

Many Xiaomi devices have hidden reset buttons:

• 🔍 Smart sockets – a small Reset hole on the back (you need a paper clip).
• 📷 Mi Home Security Cameras – a button under the lens cover.
• 🎵 Mi Smart Speaker – Volume Combination+ + Mute for 5 seconds.

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If you lost access to your Mi Home account, but your device is tied to your Wi-Fi, you can try resetting it to factory settings and linking it to a new account. 20-30 seconds before the beep or indicator flash.

7. which devices cannot be turned off for a long time

Some Xiaomi smart devices are designed to work constantly and can fail if you shut down for a long time.

For mission-critical devices (e.g., Xiaomi Mi Smart Door Lock) it is recommended to:

• 🔋 Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for backup power supply.
• 📡 Set up low battery notifications in Mi Home.
• 🔑 Have a mechanical double key in case of electronic failure.

⚠️ Warning: Xiaomi Aquara’s smart water leak sensors lose communication with the hub for more than 3 days when disconnected and require re-synchronization.This can be critical if the sensor is installed in a hard-to-reach place (for example, under the bathroom).

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you turn off Xiaomi smart devices, users often make mistakes that lead to breakdowns or loss of functionality.

• ❌ Abrupt shutdown during firmware updates is a guaranteed way to brick your device. Always wait until the process is complete (the indicator will stop flashing orange).
• ❌ Storage of devices with batteries in a discharged state - leads to deep discharge and irreversible loss of capacity.
• ❌ Using non-original chargers – can cause overheating or unstable operation (especially relevant for robot vacuum cleaners).
• ❌ Ignoring low charge notifications – some devices (such as the Mi Smart Clock) reset time and alarm clocks when fully discharged.

To avoid problems, follow these rules:

• ✅ Before disabling, check the status of the device in Mi Home (if there are any active tasks or updates).
• ✅ Use original cables and power adapters.
• ✅ Regularly (every 3 months) turn on the storage devices for battery calibration.
• ✅ Keep a log of outages (especially for security systems) to avoid missing critical updates.

If the device after turning off behaves unstable (it spontaneously turns on, does not respond to commands), reset to factory settings:

1. Open Mi Home and go to the device settings.
2. Select additionally → Resetting settings.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (can take up to 5 minutes).

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If the device does not connect to Wi-Fi after the reset, check if the password from the network has changed. Some Xiaomi models do not support networks with Cyrillic characters in the password.

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