Modern wireless headsets like Xiaomi Airdots or their updated versions of Redmi Buds have become an integral part of the digital lifestyle. However, many users face the challenge of having their headphones continue to use up battery power after listening to music, even when they are outside the charging case. Understanding how to turn off Xiaomi Airdots headphones is a critical skill to extending their battery life.
Unlike wired models, which physically break the circuit when removed from the socket, wireless devices rely on complex power management algorithms. Often these algorithms fail, leaving the gadget in active standby mode. In this article, we will discuss in detail all existing methods of forced and regular shutdowns.
We will look at not only standard procedures, but also ways to solve problems when the device is “hang” and does not respond to normal control commands, and this guide will help you avoid a situation where the next listening battery will be completely discharged.
Automatic shutdown and transition to sleep mode
The first thing you need to know about the Xiaomi Airdots lineup is their ability to go to sleep. In normal operation, if you stop playing audio files on a connected smartphone, the headphones must turn off after a certain period of time. This timer is usually about 5-10 minutes of downtime.
However, this mechanism does not always work perfectly. If the phone’s background apps continue to sound (such as a silent notification or a messaging app), the Bluetooth connection remains active, and the headphones do not go to sleep, in which case they will discharge even if you do not hear anything.
To check status, you just have to put the device over your ear, if you hear a characteristic pairing beep or a voice message about the status of the battery, it means that they are active, and if the silence lasts more than 10 seconds, most likely, the device has already switched to energy saving mode.
There is also a model dependency.Older versions like Airdots 1 and Airdots 2 may behave differently from the new Redmi Buds 3 or 4 Pro. Always check firmware relevance through the Xiaomi Earbuds or Mi Wear app, as updates often fix bugs with sleep timers.
⚠️ Warning: Don't rely solely on automatic sleep if you plan to avoid using your headphones for more than an hour, you'd better force them to be manually disabled to ensure you retain charge.
Staff shutdown through charging case
The most common and correct way to turn off Xiaomi Airdots is to put them in a charging container, and the design of the device is that contact with charging peers inside the case automatically breaks the power chain of the headphone, which is a standard scenario envisaged by the engineers.
It's important to make sure that the case itself has a charge. If the battery case is completely dead, it may not recognize the earphones inserted, and they will remain on. The indicators on the case should light up when you put the headphones inside, which signals the start of charging and, accordingly, shut down.
Sometimes the contacts become oxidized or contaminated with earwax, which causes no charge, in which case you need to wipe the metal pads on the headphones themselves and inside the case with dry soft cloth.
☑️ Checking the charging case
If you use wireless charging for a case, make sure it lies flat on the base.A displacement of even a few millimeters can cause the case to not receive power and not be able to turn off the inserted ones. TWS-headphones.
Forced shutdown when getting stuck
There are situations where a software failure prevents the headphones from turning off in the standard way, the device can "hang" in search or broadcast mode, in which case you need a hard reset or forced reboot.
For most Xiaomi and Redmi models, the procedure is this: place both headphones in the case, leaving the lid open. Find a function button on the case case case (usually hidden or located on the end). Press and hold it for 15-20 seconds.
The indicators on the headphones or on the case should start flashing a certain color (often red or white), which will mean entering reset mode. Then close the lid and open it again. The headphones should reset and go into pairing mode, which effectively means turning them off from the previous state.
Sequence of actions for discharge:
1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Open the lid.
3.Push and hold the 15-20 sec button.
4. Wait for the indicator to flash.
5. Close the lid.If your model doesn’t have a physical button on the case (such as some versions of the Airdots S), try touching the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously and holding for about 5-7 seconds until they turn off.
💡
If the reset button on the case doesn't respond, try first to fully discharge the case, then charge it to 100% and repeat the reset procedure. This calibrates the power controller.
Disconnection via Bluetooth settings on your smartphone
While it doesn't physically turn off the headphones themselves, a disconnect from the phone's side often causes them to go into standby mode faster.You can control the connection via your Android or iOS device's menu.
Go to Bluetooth settings, search the Xiaomi Airdots list, and click on the gear or information icon. Select the option "Disable" or "Disconnect." This will force the data transfer to stop, which can trigger a sleep timer on the headphone side.
In some cases, it's helpful to do the "Forget the device" action, which will remove the pairing profile, and then the headphones, if they don't find a familiar device, will automatically shut down after a while, but you'll have to pair again to reuse it.
For Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone users with a MIUI or HyperOS shell, there is a widget in the notification curtain. By clicking on it, you can quickly break the connection without going into the deep menu settings.
Diagnostics of problems with battery discharge
If the headphones continue to run out in the case even after all the shutdown attempts, the problem may be deeper: it could be the wear of the lithium-ion battery or a malfunction of the charge controller.
Compare the claimed time to the actual one. If Airdots keep the charge 1 hour instead of 4, it is a sign of battery degradation. Also note the heating: if the case or the headphones themselves are warming up in the off state, it is an alarm.
Effects of Temperature on Battery
Check the table below for a quick diagnosis of symptoms and possible causes:
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The indicator doesn't burn in the case. | Case discharged or oxidized contacts | Charge the case, clear the contacts. |
| Headphones turn off after 10 minutes | Normal energy saving regime | No action required |
| One earpiece discharges faster | Unbalanced battery | Full discharge-charge cycle of both |
| Don't turn off in the case. | Failure of firmware or sensor | Reset to factory settings |
Specificity of the work of sensory control
Understanding the logic of Xiaomi Airdots touch panels helps to better control their condition. Unlike the button models, there is no mechanical click to confirm the shutdown. Everything is built on light and sound indications.
Usually, a long press (about 5 seconds) on the touch area of one of the headphones causes the device to turn off or the voice assistant to activate, depending on the settings. However, in some firmware, this feature is repurposed to call the last number or activate Google Assistant.
If a standard long press doesn't turn off the earbud, try pressing and holding the touch zones of both earbuds simultaneously while they're out of the case. TWS-Models that allow to forcibly interrupt the current process of work.
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to turn off the headphones by submerging them in water or mechanically exposing them.The sensors may respond to moisture, but this will cause the device to break down.
💡
The most reliable way to turn off Xiaomi Airdots is to put them in a serviceable charging case.All software methods are secondary and depend on the state of the battery.