The Huawei Band 3 Pro fitness bracelet remains a popular choice among Xiaomi users due to its combination of affordable price, long-term autonomy and accurate health monitoring. However, pairing devices from different brands often raises questions: why the phone does not see the bracelet, how to install the Huawei Health app on MIUI, and what to do if data is not synchronized. In this article, step-by-step instructions with illustrations, solutions to typical errors and hidden settings for stable operation.
The conflict of the ecosystems of Huawei and Xiaomi does not mean that devices are incompatible, the main thing is to properly configure Bluetooth, app resolutions and energy saving options. We tested the process on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 with the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 – the instruction is relevant for all models based on Android 10+.
If you've used Mi Band bracelets before, you're used to Zepp Life and you're afraid that the Huawei Band 3 Pro will be harder to set up -- don't worry. The connection algorithm is almost identical, and Huawei Health's functionality is even broader: there's phase-by-phase sleep analysis, voice training, and integration with Google Fit. But there are nuances that the manufacturer doesn't mention...
1. Xiaomi Phone Preparation: What to Do Before Connecting the Bracelet
The first step is to disable all power saving features that could block Huawei Health from running in the background.MIUI aggressively optimizes resources, and without the right settings, the bracelet will permanently shut down or not sync data.
Go to Settings → Applications → App Management and find Huawei Health (if not already installed, download from Google Play or APKMirror). Open the Permissions section and enable:
- 📍 Geodata (needed to track jogging routes)
- 📱 Phone (for call notifications)
- 📂 Storage (to store training data)
- 🔄 Auto-run (critical for stable synchronization!)
Next, in the same app menu, go to Battery → Energy in the background and select No Limits. This will prevent the bracelet connection from breaking when you lock the screen.
⚠️ Attention: If you have MIUI 14+ With Deep Optimization, you also need to turn it off for Huawei Health, otherwise the app will be forced to close 5-10 minutes after the shutdown.
Don’t forget to also update the bracelet firmware to the latest version. Open Huawei Health, go to Devices → Huawei Band 3 Pro → Software Update. Bandlets with firmware older than 2022 may not display notifications on Xiaomi correctly due to changes in the Bluetooth protocol.
2. Installation and configuration of Huawei Health app on Xiaomi
The official Huawei Health app is available on Google Play, but Xiaomi users often encounter the error "Device not supported" because Huawei blocks installation on non-certified devices.
Download. APK-the latest version file from a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror) and install manually:
- Open the app and register (you can use Huawei ID, Google or Facebook).
- In the Profile menu → Settings → Notifications, turn on all switches.
- In Settings → Privacy, allow access to the calendar (to display events) and contacts (to notify calls).
If the app doesn’t start or if it says “Huawei Mobile Services are not installed,” download HMS Core (also with APKMirror) – a must-have component for the Huawei ecosystem on third-party devices.
Huawei Health (APK if Google Play is not working)
Install HMS Core (if the error "Services are not installed")
Disconnecting energy saving for Huawei Health in MIUI
Enable Bluetooth and geolocation on your phone
Charge the bracelet to 50% or more-->
3. step-by-step connection of Huawei Band 3 Pro to Xiaomi
Now, to the interface itself, follow the instructions carefully, the order is important.
1. Activate Bluetooth on your phone and make sure the bracelet is charged (the indicator should flash green when you press the button).
2. Launch Huawei Health and click Add Device → Bracelet → Huawei Band 3 Pro.
3. will appear on the screen QR-The bracelet scanner doesn't support QR — Press the button on the bracelet until you see a 6-digit code.
4 Enter this code into the app on your phone. If the code doesn't appear, reset the bracelet to factory settings (press the 10 seconds button until the red indicator flashes).
Once successfully connected, the app will offer to update the firmware of the bracelet. Don't refuse - this will fix the synchronization bugs on Xiaomi. The update will take 5-15 minutes, do not interrupt the process!
What if the bracelet does not find the phone?
4. Set up notifications and data synchronization
By default, the Huawei Band 3 Pro only shows notifications from standard apps (Calls, SMS).To add WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber, do the following:
1. At Huawei Health, go to Devices → Huawei Band 3 Pro → Notification Management.
2. Turn on the Message Notification switch and select the applications manually.
3.On Xiaomi, open Settings → Notifications → Additional → Notifications on the locked screen and enable Huawei Health.
For stable data synchronization (steps, sleep, pulse) do:
- 🔄 In Huawei Health, enable Autosynchronization (in bracelet settings).
- 📶 In phone settings add the app to Battery Optimization Exemptions.
- 🔒 Turn off the Adaptive Battery in Settings → Battery (it can block background processes).
⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet vibrates after the connection, but notifications are not displayed, check if it blocks them. MIUI. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Permit management → Autostart and make sure Huawei Health is enabled autorun.
5. Solving common connection problems
Even after setting up correctly, Xiaomi users may encounter errors, and the table below shows the most common problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The bracelet is connected, but immediately disconnects. | MIUI energy saving kills background processes | Disable battery optimization for Huawei Health and HMS Core |
| No notifications of calls are coming. | No permission to access contacts/phone | Check the permissions in Settings → Apps → Huawei Health → Permits |
| The bracelet does not detect pulse or steps. | Outdated firmware or a tight fit on the arm | Update the bracelet and loosen the strap by 1-2 holes |
| The app does not find the bracelet when searching | Conflict with other Bluetooth devices | Disable all other Bluetooth devices and restart your phone |
If the bracelet stopped syncing data after the MIUI update, try resetting it (press the 10 seconds button) and reconnecting it. Also check if Xiaomi is blocking the application's background activity through Settings → Privacy → Special Access → Battery Optimization.
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To ensure that notifications are displayed correctly, in the settings of each messenger (for example, Telegram), turn on the option “Show notifications on the lock screen”.
6. Alternative ways of connecting (if the standard one does not work)
If Huawei Health persists in not seeing the bracelet, try these methods:
Method 1: Connecting with Notify & Fitness for Huawei
- Install Notify & Fitness from Google Play.
- Mix the bracelet via standard Bluetooth (in the phone settings).
This app bypasses the limitations of MIUI and often works more stable than the official one.
Method 2: Using Mi Band Master (for power users)
The Mi Band Master app supports not only Xiaomi devices, but also some Huawei models, and once connected, you can adjust vibrations, alarms, and even firmware, but this method requires root rights or an unlocked bootloader.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps to connect the Huawei Band 3 Pro, the step and sleep data counter may reset.We recommend backing up to Huawei Health first (Profile) → Settings → Backup).
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If the bracelet is not connected via the official app, try resetting it first (10 seconds of holding the button), and then use alternative methods.
7. Optimization of the bracelet on Xiaomi: hidden settings
To make the Huawei Band 3 Pro work as efficiently as possible, use these tips:
1. Increased autonomy time
Turn off unnecessary functions:
- 🌙 Automatic sleep detection (if you sleep irregularly)
- 📶 Continuous search GPS (Turn on only when running)
- 🔊 Vibration at notifications (replace with an audible signal)
This will extend the work of the bracelet from 5-7 days to 10-12 days on a single charge.
Screen customization
In Huawei Health, you can change the order of the elements on the wristband screen, such as adding weather or stress levels to the home screen.
- Open Devices → Huawei Band 3 Pro → Display and dials.
- Select Screen Setting and drag the desired widgets.
3. Synchronization with Google Fit
To automatically get your data from the bracelet to Google Fit (and then Strava, MyFitnessPal, etc.), go to Huawei Health Profile → Settings → Accounts and Sync and connect Google Account.