How to link Xiaomi device to Mi Account: instructions for all models

Linking Xiaomi devices to Mi Account is a must for full use of technology, from Redmi and POCO smartphones to smart lamps and robot vacuum cleaners. Without an account, you will not be able to sync data, manage gadgets through Mi Home, restore backups or unlock the device after a reset. However, the binding process often raises questions: where to find the right settings, why authorization errors occur, and what to do if the device is not identified in the application.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of binding – from standard authorization through smartphone settings to manually adding smart devices to Mi Home using the help of the device. QR-Separately, let's look at the typical problems: Couldn't verify device error, the lack of option "Add account" in the menu, as well as nuances for devices purchased in China. 2026 Years and checked on the latest versions of the firmware MIUI 14/15 Mi Home apps 6.5+.

Why Xiaomi should be tied to Mi Account: 5 key reasons

Many users skip the authorization step, considering it optional, but without binding to Mi Account, you lose important functions:

• 🔒 Locking in case of loss: Find or lock the device through the web version of Mi Account, even if you are not using the device. SIM-map replaced.
• ☁️ Cloud Backups: Automatically save contacts, messages, photos and settings (up to 5GB free).
• 🏠 Smart home management: Without an account, you can’t add Xiaomi Gateways, Yeelight lamps or Mi Robot vacuum cleaners to a single system.
• 🔄 Device-to-device sync: For example, call history and notifications will be available on Xiaomi’s smartphone and tablet at the same time.
• 🛠️ Official Support: A confirmed account is required to repair or unlock the bootloader.

In addition, some MIUI features (such as Second Space or App Lock) require authorization, and for owners of POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12, account binding is necessary to activate hyper-rendering in games (HyperOS technology).

Method 1: Linking Xiaomi smartphone to Mi Account through settings

This is the standard method for all smartphones on MIUI or HyperOS, including the Redmi 13C, POCO X6 Pro and Xiaomi 14.

Make sure your smartphone is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile network

Battery charge of at least 20%

You have access to an email or phone number to confirm your account

Update your firmware to the latest version (check in Settings → About Phone → System Update)

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Steps for binding:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Accounts and Sync (or Mi Accounts in older versions of MIUI).
3. Click Add Add Account → Mi Account.
4. Enter the email or phone number associated with your account. If you don't have an account, click Create an account and follow the instructions.
5. Confirm the entrance with the help SMS-code.
6. Enable data synchronization (it is recommended to keep all points active).

After successful authorization, your avatar and account name will appear at the top of the screen. To check the anchor, go to Settings → About Phone → All specs – your email should be displayed in the Mi Account section.

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If you are logging in to an error "Device not supported", try changing your account region to "Russia" or "Global" in the Mi Account settings on account.xiaomi.com.

Method 2: Linking Xiaomi Smart Devices (Mi Home)

For gadgets ecosystem Mi Ecosystem (bracelets Mi Band 8, Yeelight lamps, vacuum cleaners Mi Robot, etc.) used application Mi Home. The process is different from the binding of smartphones and requires additional actions.

Important: One device can only be linked to one account. If the gadget has already been added to another profile, it must first be removed (via Device Settings → Unplug in the Mi Home app).

Instructions:

1. Download and install Mi Home (Android) or the iOS version.
2. Sign in to the app (use the same account as you do on your smartphone).
3. Click Add Device (the + icon in the upper right corner).
4. Select the category of the gadget (for example, Lighting for lamps or Cleaning for vacuum cleaner).
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Most devices are added through scanning. QR-code (in the case or in the documentation).
6. Connect the gadget to the Wi-Fi network (make sure that the router runs at 2.4 GHz – 5 GHz is not supported by many Xiaomi devices).

⚠️ Note: If you add a device to Mi Home, you get an error "This device is bound to another account", it means that the device is already linked to another profile. To reset the anchor, press and hold the button on the device (usually 5-10 seconds) until the indicator flashes. For Mi Band, use the option to Untie the bracelet in the Mi Fitness app settings.

Linking errors and their solutions

Even if you follow instructions correctly, users often encounter problems, and let's look at the most common mistakes and how to fix them.

1. "Couldn't verify device" error (device not confirmed)

Reasons:

• 🌐 Account and device from different regions (for example, account "Russia", and smartphone - Chinese version).
• 🔄 The device is already tied to another profile.
• 📱 The smartphone is changed. IMEI or custom firmware installed.

Decisions:

• 🔧 Check the region of your account on the Mi Account website and change it to Global or Russia".
• 🔄 Reset the device to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Reset).
• 📱 For Chinese smartphones (Xiaomi 13 Ultra) CN, Redmi K60 Pro) requires unlocking the bootloader and firmware of the global version MIUI.

2. no option "Add Mi Account" in settings

This problem is characteristic of:

• 📱 Smartphones with custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience).
• 🛠️ Devices after informal repair (motherboard replacement).
• 🌍 Chinese-designed models without global software.

Decisions:

• 🔧 Install the original firmware via Fastboot (instructions at xiaomifirmwareupdater.com).
• 📱 For Chinese devices, use the Mi Unlock Tool app to unlock the bootloader.
• 🛠️ If the option is missing after repair, contact the service center with a check - possibly incorrectly tied IMEI.

Xiaomi devices without official Mi Account

In some cases, users want to bypass authorization, for example, to use a smartphone without being tied to an account or to add Chinese devices to a European profile.

1. Temporary bypass (for smartphones)

If you need to temporarily use a smartphone without an account (for example, after a reset):

• 📱 When you first turn on at the account binding stage, click Skip (if the option is available).
• 🔧 In some firmware (MIUI 12–14) You can turn off the account verification through ADB: adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.MiAccountSkipActivity

⚠️ Warning: Bypassing authorization disables access to cloud services, updates over the air (OTA) It can lock the device when it resets next. For HyperOS models (such as Xiaomi 14), this method doesn't work.

2. Alternative accounts for smart devices

To manage Mi Home gadgets without the main account, you can use:

• 🌐 Local management: Some devices (e.g. Yeelight lamps) support work through third-party applications (Yeelight, Home Assistant) without being tied to Mi Account.
• 🔌 Protocol MQTT: For advanced users, you can set up a direct connection to devices via OpenHab or Node-RED.

However, these techniques require technical skills and do not guarantee stable operation, and for most users it is easier to create a second Mi Account and link to it “problem” devices.

How to untie Xiaomi device from Mi Account

If you're selling a gadget or want to transfer it to another user, you need to remove the account binding, a process that's different for smartphones and smart devices.

For smartphones:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Click on your profile and select Delete Account.
3. Confirm the action with a password.
4. Reset your settings (Settings → Additional → Reset).

For smart devices (in Mi Home):

1. Open the Mi Home app and select the right gadget.
2. Go to the device settings (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Press Untie the device and confirm.
4. Some devices (such as the Mi Band) require a reset via a button on the body.

⚠️ Note: After the Mi Band or Mi Robot detachment, all stored data (step statistics, cleaning cards) will be deleted from Xiaomi servers without the possibility of recovery.

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Before selling your smartphone, be sure to untie it from the Mi Account and reset it to factory settings. Otherwise, the new owner will not be able to activate the device!

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