Modern wearables have become an integral part of the digital ecosystem, and the bundle of budget smartwatches with popular smartphones is a huge interest among users. The HW22 Smart Watch is one of the most common models on the market, which is often chosen by owners of Xiaomi and Redmi devices due to its accessibility and functionality. The initial setup process can seem confusing due to the peculiarities of the Android operating system in the shell of MIUI, but with the right approach takes only a few minutes.
The main challenge that beginners face is not so much the pairing itself as the correct operation of the background services. MIUI is known for its aggressive energy saving policy, which often kills the processes necessary for stable communication with the watch. That is why it is important not only to press the “Plug” button, but also to properly configure the permissions for the corresponding application. In this article, we will discuss each step in detail, eliminating typical errors.
Successful synchronization will allow you to receive notifications from messengers, monitor physical activity and control music right from your wrist. For the HW22, it is critical to use the WearPro app, since other programs for similar watches may not support the full functionality of this particular version.
Preparing the watch and smartphone for the first launch
Before you go to the software part, you need to make sure that both devices are physically ready.The charge of the watch battery should be sufficient for the upgrade and adjustment procedure, so if the device has been in storage for a long time, put it on magnetic charging at least on the back of the device. 15-20 The screen should light up, displaying the logo or QR-scan.
On the smartphone side, Xiaomi needs to do a few preliminary steps in the system settings: Make sure the Bluetooth module is activated and visible to other devices, and it is also recommended to reset the phone to reset possible freezes of detection services, which often occur after prolonged operation without turning off.
☑️ Pre-launch check
The operating system version is important. Although HW22 is compatible with most Android versions, older versions (Android 6.0 and below) may have problems displaying Cyrillic characters in notifications. Check the relevance of the software in the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version.
⚠️ Warning: Don’t try to pair your watch directly through the Bluetooth menu in your phone’s settings, ignoring the special app.This will result in the watch showing “Connected” status, but not transmitting health data and notifications.
Installation and configuration of the WearPro application
The central element of smartwatch management is specialized software. HW22 The developers provided the WearPro app, which can be found in the official Google Play store or scanned. QR-code that appears on the watch screen when first turned on. Third-party analogs are not recommended, as they may misinterpret data exchange protocols.
Once downloaded and installed, the app will require you to sign up or log in through a Google/Facebook account, which is necessary to synchronize health data in the cloud. When first launched, WearPro will request a number of permissions. It is critical to provide access to geolocation, Bluetooth and notifications. Without geolocation permission in modern versions of Android, finding Bluetooth devices is often impossible.
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If the WearPro app is not in Google Play by region, use the official Google Play app. QR-clock-screen APK-file from the manufacturer's server.
In the app interface, go to the device section. This is usually a button with a picture of a watch or a plus in the corner of the screen. The system will start looking for available gadgets. Make sure the watch is in pairing mode (the screen is active and on). If the search does not produce results for more than 30 seconds, try turning off and turn on Bluetooth again on your smartphone.
The process of pairing through the MIUI interface
When WearPro detects your HW22, you'll see a pairing request on your smartphone screen, and you'll see a vibration or pop-up on the watch itself, and you'll need to confirm the action on both devices, and you'll exchange encryption keys to ensure that you're secure.
The MIUI shell features an additional layer of security, which can be used to create a Pairing request with a digital code, check the numbers on your phone and watch screen, and if they match, click on "Confirm" or "OK." Sometimes this step needs to be repeated twice for different service profiles (e.g., audio and data).
Once the procedure is completed successfully, the app will display the main screen with a dial and sensor metrics, and now the device is ready for basic operation, but to work in the background, several important adjustments are required inside the Xiaomi system.
Optimization of work in the Xiaomi system (MIUI)
This is the most important section of the instruction, and ignoring it leads to constant communication breaks. MIUI's aggressive energy saving mode tends to close the background applications, considering them to be battery consuming. To keep WearPro running, you need to change its priority. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications, find in the WearPro list.
From the app menu, select "Start" and activate it. Then go to "Battery" (or "Energy Saving") and select "No Limits" mode, which will allow the app to run in the background without time and power consumption restrictions. Without this step, notifications will stop coming as soon as the phone screen goes out.
| Setup parameter | Recommended value | Where to find out. |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-start | Included. | Settings → Applications |
| Battery mode | No restrictions. | Application settings → Battery |
| Locking in memory | The castle is closed. | Menu of running applications |
| Access to notifications | Permitted. | Settings → Notifications |
Additionally, it is recommended to fix the application in RAM. Open the menu of running applications (swipe from the bottom up and hold or menu button), find the WearPro window, click on it and select the lock icon. This will prevent the application from closing when the memory is cleared with the Chronicle button.
⚠️ Attention: After the firmware update of the Xiaomi phone, the power saving settings may reset to factory.
Set up notifications and health features
Once you've set up the connection, you can go to personalization. In the WearPro app, under Devices or Settings, you can find Notification Alert, where you can choose which apps will duplicate your wrist messages, and WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, calls and SMS are available.
It is important for Xiaomi owners to know that notifications from some apps may require additional setup in the phone itself to work. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Access notifications and make sure the switch opposite WearPro is active. Without this permission, the watch simply won't receive data to display.
Why aren’t there messages coming from WhatsApp?
Health features such as step count, heart rate and sleep are customized in the app's appropriate tabs. To improve measurement accuracy, it is recommended to wear the watch tightly but not squeezing the wrist.
Solving Typical Connection Problems
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, there are occasional crashes. If the HW22 watch does not connect to a Xiaomi phone, the first thing you do is complete a complete cleanup of the list of paired devices. Go to the phone's Bluetooth settings, look in the HW22 (or Watch) list, and click "Forget" or "Cancel pairing." Then remove the device from the list inside the WearPro app.
Then reset the clock to factory settings. On the watch itself, this is usually done via the Settings → Reset menu or by holding the side button. After rebooting, repeat the search procedure again. Often, temporarily shutting down the phone's Wi-Fi during initial pairing helps to avoid frequency conflict.
If the problem persists, check to see if the antivirus or built-in Security protector is blocking the Bluetooth scanner. In rare cases, resetting network settings on your smartphone (Settings → Connection & Sharing → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth) helps, but this will delete all saved Wi-Fi passwords.
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90% of connection problems are solved by completely removing the device from the phone’s Bluetooth list and re-associating it exclusively through the WearPro app, not through the system menu.