How to add Xiaomi scales to Mi Home: instructions with photo and error solutions

Why to connect Xiaomi scales to Mi Home and what it gives

Xiaomi Mi Smart Scale 2, Xiaomi Body Composition Scale 2 or more are not just a weight measurement device; they analyze 13 key body parameters, from body mass index (BMI) to muscle and bone mass. But without connecting to the Mi Home ecosystem, you lose half of the functions: measurement history, synchronization with other Xiaomi devices (such as Mi Band bracelets), and automated progress tracking.

Connecting to Mi Home allows you to:

• 📊 Keep all measurements in the cloud with a date and time reference (even if the scales are discharged).
• 🔄 Sync data with Mi Fit, Google Fit, or Apple Health for comprehensive health analysis.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Create profiles for multiple users (up to 16 people per scale).
• 📱 Get notifications about critical changes in weight or body composition directly to your smartphone.

However, many users face problems: scales are not in the application, data is not saved, or the connection is reset after updating the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all ways to add weights, from standard to alternative methods, and also solve common errors.

Preparation before connection: what to check

Before adding scales to Mi Home, make sure that the mandatory conditions are met:

1. Battery charge. Xiaomi scales run on 4 AAA batteries. If the indicator on the scales does not light up when pressed, replace the batteries. Use the same brand of batteries - different charges can cause sensor malfunctions.
2. Install the latest version of Mi Home (at least 6.5.400 for Android or 6.5.300 for iOS). Older versions may not support newer weight models.
3. Account Region: Xiaomi Libra is tied to your Mi Account region. If you bought a device in China but your account is registered in Russia, you may have problems, and the solution is to change the region in your profile settings.
4. Bluetooth and location. On Android, turn on Bluetooth, GeoData, and let Mi Home use them. On iOS, also give permission for notifications.

If you have previously used a scale with another smartphone, reset their settings:

1. Stand on the scale and hold the switch on button for 10 seconds until the indicator blinks.
2. Remove your legs – the scales will reset and will be ready for a new tie.

Standard method: Adding via Mi Home

This is the most reliable method that works for most models (Mi Smart Scale 2, Body Composition Scale 2, etc.)

1. Open Mi Home and log in to your account. If you don't have an account, sign up (use a real email, as your health data will be attached to it).
2. Choose a model from the list. If your model is not, choose Mi Smart Scale 2 (most Xiaomi scales are compatible with this firmware).

After successful connection:

• 📱 In Mi Home will appear card device with the latest measurements.
• 👤 Set up a user profile (gender, age, height) - this is necessary for the correct calculation of BMI and fat mass.
• 🔗 If you wish, sync data with Mi Fit or Google Fit in the weight settings.

Alternative ways of connecting

If the standard method doesn’t work, try one of these options:

1. via Mi Fit (for older weight models)

The Mi Fit app sometimes does a better job of connecting legacy devices (like the Mi Smart Scale 1).

1. Install Mi Fit and log in.
2. Go to Profile → Add the device → Libra.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (similar to Mi Home).
4. Once connected, the data will be duplicated in Mi Home automatically.

2. Through Developer Modes (for power users)

If the scale is defined by the phone as an unknown BLE device but not connected:

1. Activate the developer mode on your smartphone (click 7 times on the build number in the phone settings).
2. Include Bluetooth debugging in the developer menu.
3. Use the nRF Connect application (Android/iOS) for manually connecting to weights MAC-address.

This method requires technical knowledge and is only suitable for diagnosing problems.

3. Connect via an account from another region

Some scale models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Body Fat Scale 2 for the Chinese market) are blocked when connecting to accounts in the Russia/Europe region.

1. Create a new Mi Account with the region of China or Singapore.
2. Connect the scales through this account.
3. Return to your main account and reconnect – often the device is identified after that.

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If the scales are connected but the data is not saved, check the sync settings in Mi Home → Profile → Account settings → Data Sync. Sometimes the Xiaomi cloud blocks the recording due to region limitations.

Update of the firmware of the scales: when to do and how to do

Outdated firmware is one of the main reasons for connection failures. Xiaomi regularly releases updates for weights that fix synchronization errors and add new features (such as support for Apple Health).

You can check and update the firmware in two ways:

Once the firmware update is up, scales can reset all saved user profiles, and record or photograph each family member's data in advance to quickly restore them.

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Update the firmware scales at least 1 time every 6 months – this prevents synchronization errors and adds support for new features (for example, integration with Apple Health in the latest versions).

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right connection, users face problems.

1. The scales are not turned on or not reacted

• ⚡ Check the batteries (even new ones can be discharged).
• 🔄 Reset the scales: Press and hold the 10 seconds button.
• 📱 Try connecting from another smartphone – the problem may be in your phone’s Bluetooth.

2. data is not stored in the cloud

• 🌐 Check your internet connection on your smartphone.
• 🔄 Reboot the Mi Home app (close it in the multitasking menu).
• 📥 Update the firmware of the scales (instruction above).

3.The scales show the wrong weight or body composition

• 🧘 Stand on the scales with bare feet, evenly spreading the weight.
• 📏 Make sure that the profile indicates the correct growth - the calculation of BMI depends on this.
• 🔋 Replace batteries: at low charge, sensors work incorrectly.

4.Libra disconnects from Mi Home after update

This is a typical problem after updating the firmware Mi Home or the scales.

1. Remove the scales from Mi Home (Long Press → Remove the Device).
2. Reset the scales (hold the 10 seconds button).
3. Reconnect it according to the standard instructions.

Sync with other services (Google Fit, Apple Health, Strava)

Connecting to Mi Home alone is not enough to perform a full health analysis, so that the scale data is automatically transferred to Google Fit, Apple Health or Strava, set up integration:

For Android (Google Fit)

1. Open Mi Home → Profile → Settings → Data Synchronization
2. Select Google Fit and log in to your Google account.
3. Allow access to data on body weight and composition.

For iOS (Apple Health)

1. At Mi Home, go to Profile → Settings → Apple Health.
2. Turn on the switches for the parameters you want to synchronize (weight, BMI, fat mass).
3. Open Apple Health on your iPhone and check that the data appears in the Body → Measurements section.

If the synchronization is not working:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📱 Delete and re-add your Google account Fit/Apple Health in the Mi Home settings.
• 📋 Check that Google Fit or Apple Health Settings allow Mi Home access.

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To get the weight data automatically into Strava, first sync it with Google Fit, and then connect Google Fit to Strava in the latter’s settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi weights

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If Xiaomi scales stopped syncing after the Mi Home update, try rolling back the app to version 6.4.500 (Android) or 6.4.300 (iOS) – new versions sometimes have bugs with Bluetooth devices.