Owners of wireless headphones from Xiaomi and sub-brands like Redmi or POCO They often face situations where the device doesn't turn off the way it's used to. TWS-True Wireless Stereo models do not have physical buttons to force the power out, which is designed to simplify the design and improve the water protection of the housing.
Understanding the logic of battery packs in these devices is critical, and the system is designed to minimize the risk of discharge when you're not using the gadget, but there are times when the headset freezes, requires a reboot, or simply interferes with the way it's still in the background, and in these situations, standard methods may not work.
In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can turn off your audio accessories. We will look at software methods through smartphone settings, physical actions with the case, and forced reboot. You will learn how to manage the power consumption of your equipment as efficiently as possible.
Principles of work of TWS-headphones Xiaomi
A major feature of modern models, such as the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic or Redmi Buds 3 Pro, is that it automatically controls power. When you remove the headphones from the charging case, they instantly go into standby mode, at which point they actively scan the airwaves, trying to find a previously paired device.
If the headset doesn't find a familiar signal, it can stay active for a period of time, which is not a malfunction, but a normal Bluetooth mode, and only shuts down completely when you put the device back in the case, where the contacts close, starting the charging and de-energizing process.
There's also a forced pairing mode, where the lights start flashing, signaling that you're ready to connect, and if you don't finish the process at that point, the device can continue to consume energy while you wait to input, which is why it's important to understand when the gadget is running and when it's in sleep.
Software shutdown through smartphone settings
The easiest and safest way to stop a headset is to break the connection software. This doesn't always completely turn off the power of the headphones, but it is guaranteed to stop the audio transmission and free the communication channel.
Open the Settings menu and find the Bluetooth section. Search your headset in the list of available devices. By clicking on the gear icon or arrow next to the name, you will be taken to the control menu. Here you can select the option to Disable or Forget the device.
- 📱 Disconnect: Breaks up the current session, but saves data for future connection.
- 🗑️ Forget device: completely removes the pairing profile, requiring reconfiguration.
- 🔇 Disabling Media Audio: Allows you to leave the microphone connection, but removes the sound.
Using the Forget device feature is useful if you want to transfer the headphones to another person or if there are persistent pairing errors, after which the headset will go into the search mode for a new host, which is equivalent to resetting the connection settings.
☑️ Correct disconnection through the menu
Physical Disconnection and Case Management
For most Xiaomi models, the only regular way to completely turn off the headphones is to place them in a charging case. Inside the case are magnets and contact areas, which, when closed, give a command to stop working and start charging.
If your headphones don't respond to the case, your contacts may be contaminated, and they may accumulate earwax or oxides to prevent circuit closure, in which case you need to gently wipe the contacts with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble the case or remove the batteries from the headphones yourself.This will lead to irreversible damage to the device and loss of warranty.
Some advanced models, such as the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, have touch controls. Long-term touch zone retention can perform the function of turning off or activating noise cancellation, but does not always turn off power completely. Always check the instructions for your particular model.
What if the case does not charge the headphones?
Forced reset and reset settings
In situations where the headset is “hangy” and does not respond to commands, a hard reset is required, which force the device to turn off and clear the temporary memory, eliminating software errors, and the methodology may vary depending on the model.
For models with a button on the case (for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2): place the headphones in the case, leave the lid open and press the reset button for 10-15 seconds.
For models without a button (e.g. Redmi AirDots): you need to pinch the touch zones on both headphones at the same time. Hold them for about 20-30 seconds until you hear the beep or see the lights flashing. Then put them in the case to turn them off.
| Model headphones | Resetting method | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi AirDots | Sensor retention 20 seconds | Triple flashing. |
| Mi True Wireless 2 | Case button 10 seconds. | Orange light |
| Xiaomi Buds 3 | Case button 10 seconds. | White flashing |
| Haylou GT1 | 4 times touch the sensor | Red and blue |
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Hard reset is the only way to turn off a got stuck headset without access to a smartphone.
Use of Mi Wear and Xiaomi Earbuds
For deep customization and power management, it is recommended to use official software. Mi Wear app (or Xiaomi Earbuds for older models) provides advanced control over the device. Through it you can update the firmware, which often solves problems with spontaneous switching on.
You can see the exact charge level of each headphone and case in the app interface, and if you notice that the charge is being used too fast, the app can offer optimization, and you can also find the headphones, which helps you see if they're currently connected.
- 🔄 Software update: fixes bugs that cause energy leakage.
- 🎛️ Sensor settings: allows you to disable unnecessary functions, saving battery.
- 📍 Device search: shows the connection status in real time.
Regular updates to firmware through the app are the best way to prevent shutdown problems. Xiaomi developers are constantly improving their power saving algorithms, and older versions of the software may work less stable.
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Turn on the Mi Wear auto-pause feature if available, which will allow the headphones to go into sleep mode when you remove one of them, saving battery life.
Typical problems and their solution
A common problem is when one earphone turns off and the other one keeps working, and that disrupts the synchronization of the stereo, and in most cases, it helps to put both earphones in the case at the same time and wait for the display to stop completely.
Another common complaint is that the headphones turn on in your pocket, because of sensitive sensors or button sticking, the solution is to wear the headset only in the case or use protective cases that block the sensors.
⚠️ Warning: If the headphones are heated when they are off, remove them immediately from the case and place them in a safe place.This is a sign of a battery failure, which can be dangerous.
If the software methods don't work, try to drain the device completely. Leave the headphones out of the case for a few days until they stop responding. Then put them on charge. This method helps reset the power controller.