Wake on WiFi on Xiaomi TV: How to disable the feature permanently

Function Wake on WiFi (or Wake-on-LAN over Wi-Fi) on TVs Xiaomi Allows you to turn on your device remotely via a local network. This is convenient if you use a smart home or control your TV from a smartphone, but the feature has serious drawbacks: increased power consumption in standby mode, random activation by network packets, and potential security vulnerabilities. Many users Mi TV, Redmi TV or Xiaomi TV A Pro are faced with the fact that the TV spontaneously "wakes up" at night or reacts to the activity of other devices on the network.

In this article you will find All ways to disable Wake on WiFi on TVs Xiaomi — from standard settings to hidden commands through ADBWe'll look at why the feature might not be able to be disabled through the menu, how to check its status manually, and what to do if the settings are reset after a firmware update. You'll also learn how completely block wake-on-LAN at the router level, if software methods did not work.

What is Wake on WiFi and why should you disable it?

Function Wake on WiFi (sometimes referred to as WoWLAN or Wake-on-Wireless-LAN) is a technology that allows you to "wake up" a device in response to a network request. On TVs Xiaomi it works like this:

• 📶 The TV remains in ultra-low power mode, but the network adapter continues to listen for incoming packets.
• 🔌 Upon receipt of a special Magic Packet (usually from the app) Mi Home or router) the TV turns on.
• ⚡ Energy consumption in this mode can reach 5–10 W instead of standard ones 0.5 W in a completely switched off state.

The main reasons to disable the feature:

• 🔋 Increased power consumption — over the course of a year, this could result in extra kilowatts on the meter.
• 🛡️ Security vulnerabilities - theoretically, an attacker from your local network could send wake-up packets.
• 😴 Random inclusions - some routers or applications (for example, Google Home) can send broadcast packets that "wake up" the TV.
• 🔄 Conflicts with other devices - if there are several devices with WoL, they can interfere with each other.

⚠️ Note: On some models Xiaomi TV (For example, Mi TV 4S 55" 2019) function Wake on WiFi It's enabled by default and doesn't appear in the settings menu. This is due to the firmware. PatchWall, which hides some of the parameters to "simplify" the interface.

Method 1: Disabling via the standard settings menu

On most TVs Xiaomi (series Mi TV 4/4A/4S/4X/5 Pro, Redmi TV, Xiaomi TV A Pro) The function can be disabled through system settings. The instructions are valid for firmware versions PatchWall versions 2.0 and newer:

1. Turn on your TV and go to the main menu by pressing the button Home on the remote control.

2. Open Settings (gear icon) → select a section System and updates.

3. Go to Additional settings → Network and Internet.

4. Find the item Wake on WiFi (or Wake on Wi-Fi) and move the slider to the position Off.

5. Confirm the action if prompted to reboot.

If the point Wake on WiFi It's not in the menu, try the alternative path:

Settings → Device → Standby → Wake on LAN

Turn off the TV using the button on the remote control (not through the outlet!)

Wait 10 seconds and check the power indicator (it should go out or blink slowly)

Send a test Magic Packet from another device (for example, via the WoL app)

Make sure the TV is not turned on-->

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with firmware PatchWall 3.0+ (For example, Xiaomi TV Q2 75") the path to the setting may vary. If you can't find the item, use Method 3 (through ADB).

Method 2: Disabling via the Mi Home app

If you have connected your TV to the ecosystem Xiaomi via the app Mi Home, function Wake on WiFi can be controlled remotely. To disable it:

1. Open Mi Home on your smartphone and select your TV from the list of devices.

2. Go to Device Settings (three dots in the upper right corner).

3. Find the section Smart Home or Automation.

4. Disable options Remote control And Wake on LAN.

5. Save changes and restart your TV.

If in Mi Home There is no clear option to disable it, try:

• 🔄 Remove the TV from the app and add it again without connection to a smart home.
• 📵 Disable the device's access to the local network in the router settings (see Method 4).

Via the remote control

Via Mi Home / Google Home

Voice assistant (Alice, Google Assistant)

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Method 3: Disconnecting via ADB (for advanced users)

If Wake on WiFi It can't be turned off via the menu, you can use it Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — a tool for low-level management Android TVThis method works on all models. Xiaomi TV, but requires preparation:

Step 1: Enable USB debugging on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → About TV.

2. Find the item Build number and click on it 7 times in a rowuntil a notification appears You have become a developer!.

3. Return to Settings → Advanced → For developers.

4. Activate USB debugging And Network debugging.

Step 2: Connect to your TV via ADB:

• 🖥️ Install ADB Tools on PC.
• 📡 Connect your TV and computer to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔌 In the command line, run:

  adb connect [your_TV_IP]:5555
  adb shell settings put global wake_on_wlan 0

Step 3. Check the result:

adb shell settings get global wake_on_wlan

If the team returned 0, the function is disabled. To be on the safe side, also run:

adb shell pm disable com.xiaomi.mitv.wol

What to do if ADB doesn't connect?

1. Make sure that network debugging is enabled on your TV (Settings → Developer options → Network debugging).

2. Check that the PC and TV are on the same subnet (for example, both in the 192.168.1.x range).

3. Try disabling the firewall on your PC.

4. If you are using Windows, run Command Prompt as administrator.

Method 4: Blocking at the router level

If software methods do not work, you can block wake on network Through the router settings. This is a universal method that works regardless of the TV's firmware.

Instructions for routers based on OpenWRT, Keenetic, ASUS or TP-Link:

1. Go to the router's web interface (usually at 192.168.1.1).

2. Find the section Local Area Network (LAN) or DHCP.

3. Find your device in the list of connected devices. Xiaomi TV and fix it MAC address.

4. Go to Firewall → Filtering rules.

5. Create a blocking rule UDP port 7 or 9 (used for Wake-on-LAN) for the TV's MAC address.

What to do if Wake on WiFi turns on automatically after an update

Many users Xiaomi TV are faced with the fact that after updating the firmware the function Wake on WiFi is activated again. It's related to politics. Xiaomi, which resets some settings to factory defaults during major updates.

Solutions:

• 🔄 Roll back to the previous firmware version (If a downgrade is available). To do this, download the firmware archive from the official website. Xiaomi and install it through Settings → Software Update → Local Update.
• 📥 Use patched firmware (For example, MiTV Mod), where the shutdown restrictions have been removed WoWLAN.
• ⚙️ Automate shutdown via scriptSet up the task in Tasker (on Android) or Home Assistant, which will send the command adb shell settings put global wake_on_wlan 0 after each update.

⚠️ Warning: Rolling back the firmware may void your warranty or cause unstable TV operation. Before doing this, back up your settings using Settings → System → Backup.

1. Has a new menu item appeared? Settings → Smart Home → Wake on LAN.

2. Have your router settings been reset (sometimes a TV update resets firewall rules).

3. Has the MAC address of the TV changed (check in Settings → About TV → Status).-->

Alternative ways to control your TV without Wake on WiFi

If you have disabled Wake on WiFi, but want to retain remote control capabilities, consider alternatives:

For maximum energy efficiency, combine methods. For example:

• 🔌 Use smart socket to completely turn off the power at night.
• 📱 Control your TV during the day HDMI-CEC (if connected to a receiver or set-top box).
• 🔄 Set up BroadLink to simulate pressing the remote control buttons according to a schedule.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wake on WiFi on Xiaomi TV

My Xiaomi TV turns on by itself at night. Is this definitely because of Wake on WiFi?

Not necessarily. There may be other reasons:

• 🕒 On timer (check Settings → Timers).
• 📡 Firmware update (TV may be turned on to install updates).
• 🔌 Nutritional problems (unstable voltage in the socket).
• 🤖 Voice assistant (if the function is activated OK Google or Hello, Alice.).

To check Wake on WiFiTurn off your router overnight. If the TV doesn't turn on, the problem is with network packets.

After disabling Wake on WiFi, Mi Home stopped working. How can I fix it?

Application Mi Home uses WoWLAN for some functions (for example, scheduled activation). Solutions:

• 🔄 Reconnect your TV Mi Home, disabling the option Remote control when setting up.
• 📱 Use alternative apps (eg. Android TV Remote from Google).
• ⚙️ Set up control via Google Home (requires linking a Google account).

Is it possible to disable Wake on WiFi on Xiaomi TV without a remote?

Yes, there are several ways:

1. Through ADB (cm. Method 3), if network debugging is already enabled.

2. Through router (port blocking, see Method 4).

3. Through physical buttons on TV:

   1. Press and hold the button Power on the TV body 10 secondsto reset network settings.
   2. Connect to TV via Mi Home and disable the function remotely.

Will Xiaomi TV consume less power after disabling Wake on WiFi?

Yes, but savings depend on the model:

• 📺 Old models (Mi TV 3/4): standby power consumption will decrease with 5–8 W to 0.3–0.5 W.
• 🆕 New models (Xiaomi TV Q2/A Pro): the savings will be 2–3 W (modern TVs are better optimized).

For maximum savings, combine shutdown WoWLAN using smart socket.

Is it possible to permanently remove the Wake on WiFi feature from the firmware?

Technically yes, but it requires deep modification of the system:

• 🛠️ Deleting a system APK: through ADB You can deactivate the package com.xiaomi.mitv.wol, but it may recover after the update.
• 🔧 Patched firmware: some custom firmware (for example, LineageOS for TV) are removed WoWLAN fully.
• ⚠️ Risks: Unofficial firmware may void your warranty or cause unstable operation.

For most users it is enough Method 3 (ADB) or Method 4 (blocking on the router).