Personalization of wearables has long ceased to be just a nice addition and has become the standard for users who want to stand out. Owners of gadgets from the Chinese giant often look for a way to change the color of the watch on the Xiaomi screen to harmonize with clothing or mood. Modern operating systems such as MIUI for Watch or proprietary shells Amazfit provide ample opportunities for visual customization. You can change not only the main background, but also the color gamut of the dial, font and even the elements of the notification interface.
The setup process depends on your device’s specific model, whether it’s the Mi Band activity tracker, the Redmi Watch smartwatch or the advanced Xiaomi Watch. Most of the time, it’s managed via a smartphone with a companion app, such as Mi Fitness or Xiaomi Wear. However, there are direct customization methods available directly on the device itself. Understanding the differences between changing the dial and changing the system colors is critical to achieving the desired result.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods for transforming the appearance of your gadget. We will look at the standard operating system tools, the capabilities of third-party applications and nuances that are often overlooked by beginners. You will learn to create unique combinations that will make your device truly individual.
Difference between dial and system interface
Before you start taking action, you need to clearly understand the interface architecture of wearable devices Xiaomi. Many users confuse changing the face (watch face) with changing the system colors of the menu. The dial is a static or animated background with a display of time that is visible in standby mode. The system interface is the settings menu, the notification list and the application screens, the colors of which are often hard set by the manufacturer.
While you can change the home screen in a few seconds, changing the font color on the menu or the shade of the icons is not always possible. The operating system of the gadget may have restrictions that do not allow you to change the basic theme of the design. For example, in older versions of MIUI for Watch firmware, the color scheme was fixed, while new versions allow you to implement custom themes.
⚠️ Warning: Attempting to install third-party themes from unverified sources can lead to unstable device operation or the appearance of artifacts on the screen AMOLED.
It’s also worth noting that on AMOLED screens, which are used in most Xiaomi models, black is energy efficient. When choosing dark dials, you not only change the aesthetics, but also significantly extend battery life. Light colors, while bright, consume battery power faster because of the need to illuminate each pixel.
Using the Mi Fitness app to change style
The main management tool for most modern Xiaomi and Redmi devices is the Mi Fitness app (formerly known as Zepp Life for some models).This is where the main library of dials that can be downloaded and installed is concentrated. To change the appearance, you need to open the application, go to the profile of your device and select the dial settings section.
Inside the dial store, you can sort by category, including Popular, New, and Animated. Many users don't know that the color of the dial is often editable. After choosing a design, click the customization button (usually a pencil or gear icon) to change the color of the second hand, background, or time font. Some templates allow you to change up to five different color schemes.
The synchronization process takes 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the complexity of the graphics and the speed of the Bluetooth connection. If the download is interrupted, try bringing the phone closer to the clock or restarting the Bluetooth module on the smartphone. It is important to have a stable Internet connection, since heavy animated dials download from the cloud.
- 🎨 Open the Dials tab at the bottom of the Mi Fitness app screen.
- 📥 Select the “Everything” category or search for keywords like “neon” or “minimalism".
- ⚙️ Click on the preview of your chosen style to see additional color customization options.
- 🔄 Press the "Install" button and wait for the data transfer to be completed to the device.
☑️ Pre-installing check
Customize flowers directly on the clock
Not all models require a smartphone connection for basic change of design. Devices with advanced operating system, such as Xiaomi Watch S1 or Redmi Watch 3, allow you to change the dials directly from the screen of the gadget. This usually requires a long press on the center of the screen or swipe in a certain direction, which puts the device in editing mode.
In this mode, you can browse through available pre-installed themes that are already loaded into the device's memory. The local memory of the watch is limited, so the number of available for rapid style change can vary from 5 to 20 pieces. If the desired color is not on the list, it will still have to be added through a companion application. However, for fast day and night changes, this method is ideal.
Interestingly, some models support Auto-Change. You can set your schedule to have a bright, informative dial in the morning and switch to a dark, minimalist style with large numbers in the evening, via the Settings menu → Dial → Auto-Change, where you can select time slots.
Hidden editing menu features
Also, there is a feature called “Always on Display" (AOD). When you're active, you can change colors. AOD-The dials have a simplified color gamut (black and white or monochrome) to save energy, even if the main dial is colored. AOD, If you want to keep the colors even in sleep mode.
Creating your own dial with unique colors
For those who want to get the most uniqueness, there is the option of creating their own face from scratch. The Watch Face Maker service or the built-in tools in the Mi Fitness app let you upload your own photo and customize the color scheme of the text. It is the perfect way to make the color of the watch Matching your sneakers, bag or eye color.
The process of creating starts with choosing a basic template: you can choose the location of the hours, dates and days of the week; then you open a color palette where you can specify the exact shade for each element; some users create entire collections of dials for different seasons or holidays, changing them depending on the mood.
When designing your own design, it is important to consider readability. The contrast between background and numbers should be high. Using bright, acidic colors on a light background can make time unreadable in bright sunlight. It is recommended to use dark shades of background with bright text or vice versa.
| Parameter | Recommendation | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|
| Von (AMOLED) | Black or dark grey | Low (pikes off) |
| Background (LCD) | Any dark shade. | Medium (backlighting included) |
| Animation. | Static picture | Minimum |
| Difficulty | Minimum widgets | Low (fewer data updates) |
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Use black-dominated photos to create a background if you want to save the most battery power on your home. AMOLED-screen.
Compatibility and Model Limitations
Not all Xiaomi devices support the same level of customization. Budget tracker models such as the Mi Band 4 or early versions of the Redmi Band may have restrictions on the loading of third-party dials or do not support changing the color of interface elements.
There are also regional restrictions, and the dials available in the Chinese version of Mi Fitness may not be available in the global version, and vice versa, due to licensing agreements and localization features, sometimes changing the region in the app settings helps unlock access to new styles, but this can affect the performance of other services.
Another limitation is the screen resolution. Dials created for round screens Xiaomi Watch will not display correctly on rectangular Redmi Watch without distortion or cropping edges. When choosing a style, always pay attention to the mark "For round" or "For rectangular" screens.
⚠️ Note: Installing dials that are not designed for your model may cause part of the screen to remain black or controls to become unavailable.
Also worth remembering is the firmware versions. The system font color change feature could only appear in update 1.0.5.6 or later. If you don't find the right settings, check for software updates in Profile → Software version.
The impact of the design topic on the autonomy of work
So, color scheme selection is not just a matter of aesthetics, it's also a matter of energy consumption. AMOLED It allows you to turn off individual pixels, which means that the black color on the screen actually consumes no power. Using mostly black dials, you can increase the time the device is running on. 10-15%.
Bright, rich colors, especially white, red and bright green, require maximum pixel backlight power" (AOD), The choice of color gamut becomes critical. AOD-Dials consume much less energy than full-color dials.
Animated dials that change color or have moving elements also consume more CPU and screen resources. If you prioritize maximum non-recharging time, opt for static, dark images with minimal real-time widgets.
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Black background on AMOLED-Screens are the most effective way to extend the clock, as black pickles are physically turned off.