How to change the style of the watch Xiaomi Redmi: full guide

Changing the dial on a Xiaomi smartwatch or fitness tracker is the first step to personalizing a gadget to turn a utilitarian appliance into a stylish accessory. Owners of Redmi Watch, Mi Band or Amazfit devices often find that standard design quickly becomes boring, and the functionality of the screen wants to expand. Fortunately, Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers huge opportunities for customizing the interface, from simple analog hands to complex digital indicators with dozens of widgets.

The process of changing the style depends on the specific model of your device and the version of software installed on the wristband. In some cases, a couple of touches on the screen will be enough, in others you will need to connect to your smartphone through a specialized application. It is important to understand that the dials can be both built into the device’s memory and downloaded from cloud storage, which requires a stable connection to the Internet.

In this guide, we will take a look at all the available methods for changing the look of the watch, look at the nuances of working with different firmware versions and companion applications. You will learn how to install third-party dials, edit existing layouts, and what to do if the desired style is not displayed or synchronized with your Redmi smartphone.

Standard methods of changing the dial through the menu of the clock

The fastest way to change the look of the screen is to use the built-in control menu on the device itself, which does not require a smartphone at hand and works even far from home if the watch is already paired before, but the functionality of the built-in menu can be limited to the basic options available on the momentary firmware.

To get started, you need to unlock the device screen. Depending on the model, it can be a long press on the button or touch the display. Once the screen is activated, a swipe left or right often leads to a dial selection menu. On some models, such as the Redmi Watch 2 Lite or Mi Band 7, it is enough to simply hold your finger in the center of the screen to go into editing mode.

• 📱 Press and hold your finger in the center of the screen until a vibration or selection menu appears.
• ⬅️ Use swipes left and right to scroll through the available built-in styles.
• ✅ Tap the screen or press the confirmation button to activate the selected design.

It's worth noting that the number of options available in this mode is limited by the device's memory. If you want to access thousands of other designs, you'll have to use a smartphone. Also remember that some complex animated dials can use up battery power faster.

⚠️ Warning: Do not try to change the dial while charging the device or updating the firmware, this can lead to an interface freeze and the need to restart the clock.

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Before installing a new complex dial, make sure that the clock charge is at least 20% to avoid turning off while loading graphic elements.

Using the Zepp Life app to install styles

Zepp Life (formerly known as Mi Fit) is the primary management tool for most Mi Band fitness trackers and some watch models. This is where the library with thousands of custom and official dials hides. The app interface is updated periodically, so the location of the buttons may vary slightly between versions of the software.

To find a new style, open the app and go to the Profile tab. From the list of devices, select your tracker or watch. Next, you need to find the dial store or profile background. Here is a directory divided into categories: Recommended, Popular, Analog, Digital, and others.

The installation process is as follows:

1. Choose your favorite design from the catalog.
2. Click the “Install” or “Download” button.
3. Wait for the data transfer over Bluetooth connection to be completed.

It is important to keep your smartphone and watch in close proximity to each other during boot time. The transfer speed depends on the file size: simple static images load in seconds, whereas animated themes with Always-on Display can take longer. If the process is interrupted, the dial may not set or display incorrectly.

Working with Mi Fitness for new models

For more modern devices such as Redmi Watch 3, Mi Band 8 and later, Xiaomi uses the Mi Fitness app (formerly Xiaomi Wear), which has a more modern interface and supports more complex graphic elements, including: 3D-objects and interactive widgets.

Unlike Zepp Life, dials here are often referred to as "dials" or "themes." Go to the "Device" section at the bottom menu, then select "Dials." You'll see the "Online" tab where downloadable options are available. Many of them are free, but some may require subscription or domestic currency, although this is rare in global versions.

One of the key features of Mi Fitness is the ability to edit dials. You can choose a basic template and change the layout of widgets, the color gamut of fonts and the set of displayed data (pulse, steps, weather), which allows you to create a unique style that no one else has.

If you’ve switched from an old tracker to a new one, you may have to re-download your favorite dials, as the app libraries don’t sync directly with each other. Make sure your Redmi smartphone has the latest version of the app installed from Google Play or the App Store.

Third-party dials and customization

For users who don’t have enough standard options, there is a huge market for third-party dials: enthusiasts create designs that mimic classic mechanical watches, retro games or interfaces from fantasy movies, and installing such files often requires the use of third-party slits or special versions of applications.

One popular way is to use the Local Dial feature in the app. You can download an image (usually in.bin or.watchface format) from trusted sources on the 4PDA forum or specialized sites, save it to your phone’s memory and add it through the app.

Algorithm for local installation:

• 📥 Download the dial file corresponding to your device model.
• 📂 Save the file to a folder that is easy to find (e.g., Downloads»).
• ⚙️ In the app, select "Add» -> «Local dial and indicate the path to the file.

Using third-party resources carries certain risks. Files from unverified sources may contain errors in the code, which will lead to a “brickle” clock or unstable operation of the Bluetooth module. Always check the comments on the file and the author’s rating before downloading.

⚠️ Note: Installing modified dials may result in loss of warranty on the device software in case of critical system errors.

Configuring widgets and displayed information

Change of style is not just about the picture, but also about the ease of reading information. Modern smartwatches allow you to flexibly adjust what data will be displayed on the screen, this is especially true for sports models, where pulse zones, pace or number of steps are important.

In editing mode (available via the app or by long tap on some models), you can move blocks of information, for example, the date can be moved down and large time digits can be moved up. Some dials support multiple data screens that change when you turn your wrist or swipe.

Pay attention to the following parameters when setting up:

Settings → Dial → Editing → Widgets

Here you can turn on or off the display:

1. Number of steps and distance traveled.
2. Current weather and forecast.
3. Notifications of calls and messages.
4. Charging the smartphone battery.

Excessive active widgets can affect the interface response rate. If you notice that the clock has started to slow down when switching screens, try simplifying the composition of the dial, leaving only the most necessary elements.

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The optimal dial balances aesthetics and functionality: don’t overload the screen with data you don’t use on a daily basis.

Solution: the dial does not change or disappeared

Users often find themselves in a situation where the new style is not applied after installation, or after a while the watch itself returns to the standard design, which can be caused by a conflict between the versions of the watch firmware and the application on the smartphone.

The first thing you need to do is check the updates. Go to the device settings in the app and click "Update Check." If you have a new version of the watch software or the Zepp Life / Mi Fitness app itself, be sure to install them. Often compatibility bugs are fixed in patches.

If the update didn’t work, try resetting the connection completely:

1. Remove the device from the application (Sever communication).


2. Go to your phone's Bluetooth settings and forget the device.




3. Reset the clock.




4. Perform the pairing again.

In rare cases, the problem is a crowded clock memory: remove old, unused dials through the app to make room for new files. Also make sure the phone app has all the necessary permissions, including access to geolocation and files.

⚠️ Warning: If the watch stops responding to touch after installing the “heavy” dial, perform a forced reboot by holding the power button for a period of time. 15-20 seconds.

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