Why Xiaomi remote can “hang” on the lamp and how to fix it
Xiaomi’s smart fixtures, from compact Mi LED Desk Lamp 1S desktop lamps to Yeelight Ceiling Light ceiling panels, support control through proprietary remote controls (DUs), but users often find that the remote is “tied” to the lamp forever: its buttons stop working with other devices, and resetting the lamp through the Mi Home app does not help. 80% of the problem lies in incorrect synchronization via Bluetooth Mesh or Wi-Fi Direct, which use Xiaomi remotes to communicate with lamps.
In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to untie the remote, from standard reset via the application to “iron” methods using ADB and physical power outages. Particular attention will be paid to models that do not support resetting through long button presses (for example, Yeelight LED Strip Plus or Mi Bedside Lamp 2).
⚠️ Warning: If your remote controls multiple lamps at once (e.g., in the Xiaomi Smart Home Suite), uncoupling from one light can cause you to lose communication with all devices on the network.
Method 1: Standard reset via the Mi Home app
The safest method is to use the official Mi Home app (or Yeelight for the lamp series), which is suitable for 90% of models released after 2020.
- 📱 Lamp and smartphone connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz).
- 🔄 Online Device in the Application (Connected status»).
- 🔋 The charge level of the remote control is not lower than 30% (for models with a battery).
Instructions:
- Open Mi Home → Choose your lamp.
- Go to Device Settings → General → Remove the remote.
- Click Confirm and wait for the beep of the lamp (squeak or blink).
- If you don’t have an option, try the alternative route: Settings → Additional → Reset remote.
⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. Yeelight Mars Pro) have hidden the option of resetting the remote:
1.5 times click on the firmware version in the lamp settings.
2. Return to the main menu and the item “For developers” will appear.
3. Select "Reset all pairings."Download the latest version of Mi Home| Check the lamp connection to Wi-Fi| Charge the remote (if you have a battery)|Close the background apps on your phone-->
Method 2: Hardware lamp reset (button or power)
If the software method didn't work, try a physical reset. Most Xiaomi lamps have a hidden reset button or a combination of actions to return to factory settings. Importantly, this method removes all lamp settings, including schedules and scripts.
Instructions for popular models:
| Model lamp | Resetting method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mi LED Desk Lamp 1S | Hold the power button 5 seconds until flashing red. | It only works with a USB connected. |
| Yeelight Bedside Lamp | Press the power button 3 times in a row, then hold on for 10 seconds. | The reset shall be accompanied by an audible signal. |
| Yeelight Ceiling Light | Turn off the power for 10 minutes, then turn on and hold the 15 sec button. | It requires a power cut, not just a switch. |
| Mi Bedside Lamp 2 | Hold the touchpad for 20 seconds until the color changes to green. | It doesn't work with a dead battery. |
🔧 Useful tip: If the lamp doesn't respond to the reset, check the power supply. for example, Yeelight Strip Plus requires voltage 12V — fall-to-fall 10.5V reset may not work.
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After a hardware reset, wait 2-3 minutes before reconnecting. Some models (such as the Mi LED Ceiling Light) reboot up to 5 minutes.
Method 3: Untie the remote via ADB (for advanced users)
If the lamp is connected to the Xiaomi Gateway hub or managed through Google Home, standard methods may not work, in which case ADB (Android Debug Bridge) - a tool for low-level device management - will help.
- 📱 Android smartphone with unlocked bootloader.
- 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
- 🔌 Lamp and hub in the same network.
Step-by-step:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and activate Debugging via USB.
- Enter the command to get a list of devices: Adb devices
- Use the command to reset the pairings (replace) DEVICE_ID on ID Adb shell am broadcast: adb shell am broadcast -a com.xiaomi.smarthome.action.RESET_BIND --es did DEVICE_ID
- Reset the lamp and hub.
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause you to lose communication with all Xiaomi devices on your network. Before executing commands, back up your hub settings via Mi Home. → Settings → Backup.
What if the ADB can’t see the lamp?
Method 4: Use of alternative applications (Yeelight, Home Assistant)
The official Mi Home app doesn’t always work properly with remotes, especially for older models (like the 2018 Yeelight Blue).
- 🔹 Yeelight App – specialized software for lamps in this series with advanced pairing settings.
- 🔹 Home Assistant – an open platform for smart home, supporting Zigbee and Bluetooth Mesh.
- 🔹 Tuya Convert - utility for flashing devices (suitable for OEM-Xiaomi lamp versions).
Example of the detachment through Home Assistant:
- Add the lamp to the system through Xiaomi Miio integration.
- Go to Device Settings → Control → Remove all pairings.
- Confirm the action and wait for the lamp to restart (it will take up to 3 minutes).
📌 Key takeaway: Alternative apps often offer more options for pairing management than the standard Mi Home. For example, Yeelight App has Factory Reset Remote feature that is not in official software.
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For Zigbee-enabled lamps (such as Xiaomi Aqara), use the Aqara Home – there, the remote reset takes less than 30 seconds.
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Method 5: Physically remove the remote from the lamp memory (for tech-savvy)
If all software methods are exhausted, you have to manually delete the pairing data from the lamp memory, which requires disassembling the device and working with Flash memory, so it's only suitable for advanced users.
- 🔧 Torx screwdriver T5 (hull-breaker).
- 💾 Programmer CH341A (memory-chip).
- 🖥️ Flashrom or NeoProgrammer.
Instructions:
- Disassemble the lamp and find a memory chip (usually 24CXX or 25QXX).
- Connect the programmer to the chip, reading the memory dump.
- Find a line in the dump with MAC-remote address (format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX).
- Remove or replace this line with FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF.
- Write the modified dump back to the chip.
⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly recording Flash memory can cause a lamp to fail. If you are not sure of your skills, contact a service center. ~1500-2500 rubles (for 2026).
How to avoid automatic binding of the remote to other people's lamps
The problem of “random” binding of the remote to the neighboring lamps is relevant for owners of Xiaomi Mi Remote or universal remotes BroadLink.
- 🔒 Turn off automatic pairing mode in the remote settings (Mi Home) → Remote settings → Security → Disable autoconnection).
- 📶 Use a guest Wi-Fi network for smart devices (separate it from the main network).
- 🔄 Regularly update the firmware of the remote and lamps (every 3-6 months).
🔍 If your remote is already attached to someone else's lamp, try flashing it over Mi Home (Update section). In 60% of cases, this resets all previous pairings.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
Even with the instructions, users are faced with typical problems, and we'll look at some of the most common ones.
1.The lamp is unresponsive to discharge.
Reasons:
Remote battery is discharged (replace with the new CR2032).
The lamp is connected to 5 GHz Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz is needed).
The power supply unit does not give enough voltage (check with a multimeter).
2.The remote controls the lamp, but does not untie.
Decision:
Use double reset: first, drop the lamp, then the remote (hold the Pair button on the remote control for 10 seconds).
If the Xiaomi Aqara remote is, reset it through the hub (Aqara Home → Settings → Device Reset).
3. After the detachment, the remote stopped working completely.
Decision:
Reset the remote (remove the battery for 1 minute).
Update the firmware through Mi Home (Firmware section → Manually update).
If you have a Yeelight remote, try to re-attach it via Yeelight App → Add Device → Remote Control.