The MnF2:Ce nanocrystals with bright Mn2+ luminescence at room temperature were synthesized via a hydrothermal method using polyethylenimine as surfactant. The Ce3+ -> Mn2+ energy-transfer efficiency Could reach 65%, and the highest Mn2+ luminescence quantum efficiency was 14% in the MnF2:10%Ce nanocrystals. More interestingly, the Mn2+ luminescence could be reversibly switched on and off by controlling the Ce3+ <-> Ce4+ redox couples. Our Studies may provide new possibilities for improving and regulating the Mn2+ luminescence for fabricating redox switches and biological sensors.