Connecting Mi Fit to Android: complete guide with solutions to problems

Fitness bracelets Xiaomi Mi Band and smart watches Amazfit remain one of the most popular gadgets for tracking activity, but their correct operation directly depends on proper synchronization with the application Mi Fit. Despite the apparent simplicity of the process, users often encounter connection errors, lack of notifications, or problems with displaying data. This article will help you figure out how to connect Mi Band or Amazfit to a smartphone on Android from scratch, set up basic functions and solve typical problems - from lack of Bluetooth connection to malfunctioning sensors.

We will look at not only basic installation and configuration instructions, but also the nuances which the manufacturer often misses: for example, why The Mi Fit application may not see the bracelet, even if it is turned on and located next to the phone., or how to properly reset the gadget settings before resynchronizing. We will pay special attention to compatibility with the latest versions of Android (13/14/15) and proprietary shells like MIUI, ColorOS or One UI, where conflicts with access permission may arise.

If you have just purchased Mi Band 8, Amazfit GTR 4 or another ecosystem gadget Xiaomi, or encountered problems after updating the firmware - this instruction will become your guide to setting it up. And for those who have already tried to connect, but without success, we have prepared a section with diagnostics of errors and ways to eliminate them.

1. Preparing for connection: what you need to do before installing Mi Fit

Before you start synchronizing, make sure that your smartphone and fitness bracelet meet the minimum requirements. This will eliminate most problems at the connection stage.

Smartphone requirements:

• 📱 Android version: 6.0 or later (Android 8.0+ is recommended for full compatibility). On devices with Android 5.1 and lower, the application may not install or may not work properly.
• 🔄 Bluetooth: version 4.0 or higher ( Mi Band 5/6/7/8 requires Bluetooth 5.0). Make sure that the module is turned on and is not in power saving mode.
• 📶 Internet connection: to download the application and update the bracelet firmware, you will need stable Wi-Fi or mobile data.
• 🔒 Permissions: the application Mi Fit you must provide access to geodata, notifications, contacts (for calls) and physical activity.

Requirements to a fitness bracelet:

• 🔋 Battery charge: charge the bracelet to at least 50% before connecting. Low battery may interrupt the synchronization process.
• 🔄 Reset settings: If the bracelet has already been used with another smartphone, perform a factory reset (instructions below).
• 📦 Model compatibility: application Mi Fit supports Mi Band 3/4/5/6/7/8, Amazfit Bip/U/GTR/GTS other devices of the brand. Check the full list on official website.

⚠️ Attention: On some smartphones with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) or Chinese versions of Android (without Google Play), the application Mi Fit may not be installed. In this case, use alternative stores like APKMirror or Aurora Store, but consider the security risks.

If you are connecting the bracelet not for the first time, but encounter errors, check whether it conflicts Mi Fit with other fitness applications (for example Google Fit or Huawei Health). Sometimes temporarily disabling auto-sync in these services helps.

2. Installing and setting up the Mi Fit app on Android

The application Mi Fit is the official tool for managing fitness bracelets Xiaomi i Amazfit. It can be downloaded from Google Play or (for Chinese devices) from Mi App Store. Let's look at the installation and initial setup process.

Step 1. Download and installation:

1. Open Google Play and find the application "Mi Fit" (developer - Xiaomi Inc.).
2. Click Install and wait for the download to complete.
3. After installation, launch the application and accept User Agreement.

Step 2. Register or log in to your account:

• 📧 If you already have an account Xiaomi (for example, for a phone or smart home), log in using it.
• 🔑 If you do not have an account, click Register and enter your email or phone number. Confirm registration via SMS or letter.
• 🔒 For security, enable two-factor authentication in your account settings.

Step 3. Granting permissions:

After logging into your account, the application will ask for several permissions. Be sure to allow:

• 📍 Geodata: needed to track jogging routes.
• 🔔 Notifications: for the bracelet to show incoming calls and messages.
• 🏃 Physical activity: to synchronize steps and workouts with Google Fit.
• 📞 Contacts: to display the names of callers on the bracelet screen.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 13+, permissions for notifications and geodata are requested separately in the system settings. If you do not provide them, the bracelet will not vibrate during calls and will not be able to track GPS routes.

After providing permissions, the application will prompt you to add a device. If this does not happen, click on the icon + in the upper right corner or go to section Profile → Add device.

3. Step-by-step guide: how to connect Mi Band to Android

Now let's move on to the most important thing - synchronizing the bracelet with your smartphone. The process may vary slightly depending on the model Mi Band or Amazfit, but the general scheme remains the same.

Step 1. Turning on the bracelet:

• 🔋 Put the bracelet on your hand and press the touch button (u Mi Band 8 is the only button below the screen).
• 📱 Wait for vibration and the logo to appear Mi on the screen.
• 🔄 If the bracelet does not turn on, connect it to the charger for 10-15 seconds, then try again.

Step 2. Search for a device in Mi Fit:

1. In the application Mi Fit click Add device.
2. Select your bracelet model from the list (for example, Mi Smart Band 8).
3. Press Connect and wait until the application starts searching.

Step 3. Synchronization via Bluetooth:

• 🔵 Make sure that it is turned on on your smartphone Bluetooth and visibility mode.
• 📱 When the bracelet appears in the list of available devices, tap on it.
• 🔄 A request to confirm the connection will appear on the bracelet screen - tap the button to confirm.
• ✅ Wait for the message Connected successfully application.

Step 4. Firmware update (if necessary):

After connecting Mi Fit may suggest updating the bracelet firmware. We recommend agreeingas new versions correct errors and add functions. The process will take 2-5 minutes, do not interrupt the connection!

Bracelet model	Connection time	Required version of Mi Fit	Features
Mi Band 8	1–2 minutes	5.6.0+	NFC support (in Pro version), improved screen
Mi Band 7	1–3 minutes	5.4.0+	120+ watch faces, stress tracking
Amazfit GTR 4	2–4 minutes	5.5.0+	Requires a separate application Zepp for some functions
Mi Band 6	1–2 minutes	5.2.0+	Support SpO₂ (oxygen saturation)

⚠️ Attention: If the bracelet does not connect at the search stage, try restarting Bluetooth on your smartphone (disable and enable the module) or restart the application Mi Fit. On some devices, disabling the power saving mode for Bluetooth in the battery settings helps.

4. Setting up basic functions after connection

After successful synchronization, all that remains is to configure the bracelet to suit your needs. Let's look at the key parameters that should be configured right away.

1. Notifications and calls:

• 🔔 Go to Device Profile → Notifications.
• 📱 Turn on the switches for Incoming calls, SMS and Applications (select the ones you need messengers).
• 🔕 Set Do not disturb mode on a schedule (for example, during sleep).

2. Activity tracking:

• 🏃 In the Activity section, enable tracking Steps, Distance and Calories burned.
• 💤 Activate Sleep monitoring (including naps, if necessary).
• 🩺 Turn on Heart rate measurement (you can set the interval: 1 min, 5 min, 30 min or Manually).

3. Dials and display:

• ⌚ In the Screen section, select a dial from the collection (more than 100 options are available for Mi Band 8).
• 🔄 Customize Auto-rotate screen (useful for running) and Brightness.
• 🔒 Set Password for unlock (optional).

4. Additional functions:

• 🎵 Turn on Music control (switching tracks from the bracelet).
• 📸 Set up Remote camera shutter (useful for selfies).
• 🔋 Activate Search for phone (the bracelet will vibrate when the connection with the smartphone is lost).

Don't forget to synchronize your data with Google Fit or Apple Health (if you use several fitness applications). To do this, go to Profile → Settings → Data synchronization.

5. Typical problems and their solutions

Even with proper connection, users often encounter errors. We have collected the most common problems and ways to solve them.

1. Fit:

• 🔄 Solution: Restart Bluetooth on your smartphone and the bracelet (press the button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Remove the bracelet from the list of paired devices in the Bluetooth settings, then reconnect.
• 🔋 Check bracelet charge - if the level is below 10%, synchronization may not work.

2. The application does not see the bracelet:

• 📲 Solution: Update Mi Fit to the latest version in Google Play.
• 🔍 Make sure that the bracelet is near the smartphone (no further than 1 meter).
• 🛠️ Reinstall the application, first by clearing its cache in Android settings.

3. Notifications do not arrive:

• 🔔 Solution: Check whether notifications are enabled for Mi Fit in Android settings (Applications → Mi Fit → Notifications).
• 📵 Make sure that the bracelet mode is not activated Do not disturb.
• 🔄 Reconnect the bracelet in the application (Device profile → Disconnect → Reconnect).

4. The bracelet is quickly discharged:

• 🔋 Solution: Disable continuous heart rate measurement (leave Every 30 minutes).
• 🌙 Reduce screen brightness and backlight time.
• 📵 Turn off unnecessary notifications applications.

5. Data synchronization error:

• 🔄 Solution: Restart the application Mi Fit and repeat synchronization.
• 📱 Check your Internet connection - to download data to server Xiaomi needs Wi-Fi or mobile network.
• 🗃️ Clear the application cache in the Android settings.

⚠️ Attention: On some smartphones with aggressive battery optimization (for example, Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo) application Mi Fit may close in the background. Add it to the list Protected applications or Exceptions optimization in the battery settings.

What to do if the bracelet is frozen?

If the bracelet screen does not respond to touches, hold down the touch button for 15–20 seconds until it vibrates. If this does not help, connect the bracelet to the charger for 1 hour - sometimes this resets the freeze.

6. Resetting the bracelet to factory settings

If the bracelet does not work correctly or you transfer it to another user, you may need to reset it to factory settings. This process will delete all data from the device, including settings and statistics.

Method 1. Through the Mi Fit application:

1. Open Mi Fit and go to the profile of your bracelet.
2. Click on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner.
3. Select Disconnect device.
4. Confirm the action and wait until the process is completed.

Method 2. Through the bracelet itself (for Mi Band 6/7/8):

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Confirm the reset by touching the checkmark.
3. Wait for the reboot (the bracelet vibrates and shows the logo Mi).

Method 3. Hard reset (if the bracelet does not respond):

• 🔌 Connect the bracelet to the charger.
• 🔄 Press the touch button for 20-30 seconds until you feel vibration.
• 📱 Disconnect from charging - the bracelet will reboot in its factory state.

After resetting, the bracelet will be ready for a new connection. All data (steps, sleep, workouts) will be deleted, but they can be restored from the cloud Xiaomiif synchronization was previously enabled.

7. Alternative applications for Mi Band

If Mi Fit You are not satisfied (for example, due to limited functions or advertising), you can use third-party applications. They often offer advanced settings, but may require root access or have restrictions by model.

Popular alternatives:

• 📊 Notify & Fitness for Mi Band - supports Mi Band 3–8, allows you to customize vibrations, watch faces and notifications flexibly.
• 🔧 Mi Bandage - reveals hidden functions (for example, changing the menu order to bracelet).
• 🌐 Amazfit Tools — for devices Amazfit, adds support for new watch faces and widgets.
• 📈 Gadgetbridge — open software for fitness bracelets, works without the cloud Xiaomi.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• ✅ More watch face options (including custom ones).
• ✅ Flexible notification settings (you can select applications for which you need to vibrate).
• ✅ Lack of advertising (unlike the official one Mi Fit).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Not all functions may work stable (for example, GPS or NFC).
• ❌ Manual configuration is required, which is difficult for beginners.
• ❌ There may be problems with data synchronization when updating the firmware.

Before using third-party applications make a backup copy of your data v Mi Fit, as some functions (for example, firmware updates) may become unavailable.

8. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

🔹 Is it possible to connect Mi Band to two phones at the same time?

No, the bracelet is synchronized with only one device. To connect it to another smartphone, first unpair it from Mi Fit on the first phone, then reset the settings on the bracelet.

🔹 Why does Mi Fit ask for access to geodata if I do not use GPS?

The application requests geodata not only to track routes, but also for the correct operation of some functions (for example, weather or phone search). If you do not use these features, access can be disabled, but some functions will become unavailable.

🔹 How to transfer data from Mi Band to a new bracelet?

The data is stored in the account Xiaomi, so when you connect a new bracelet, all statistics (steps, sleep, workouts) will automatically be pulled from the cloud. Make sure that the same account is used on both devices.

🔹 Can you use the Mi Band without the Mi Fit app?

Yes, the bracelet will work in basic mode (show time, steps, heart rate), but without synchronizing data, notifications and firmware updates. For full use, the application is required.

🔹 Why does the bracelet vibrate for no reason?

Most likely it is turned on Inactivity reminder (in the activity settings) or a notification has arrived from one of the applications. Check your settings in Mi Fit and turn off unnecessary alerts.