How to add Xiaomi smart scales to the Health app: full instruction with error solutions

Xiaomi’s smart scales have become an integral part of the health ecosystem for millions of users, but their first connection to the Mi Health app (or Zepp Life in newer versions) often raises questions. Even experienced Mi Band or Mi Watch owners face nuances: why scales are not determined by Bluetooth, how to enter profile data correctly, or why readings are not stored in history. This article closes all the gaps from unpacking the device to analyzing the dynamics of weight over a month.

We will not only discuss the standard bundle procedure through the official app, but also alternative methods for older weight models (for example, the Mi Body Composition Scale of the first version), as well as solutions for cases when the smartphone “does not see” the device.

What Xiaomi scales support synchronization with Mi Health

Not all Xiaomi smart scales work the same with the Mi Health app, but the main differences are in supported metrics, sensor accuracy, and compatibility with third-party services (e.g. Google Fit or Apple Health).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi scales with the Mijia prefix in the title (e.g. Mijia Bluetooth Body Fat Scale) may require connectivity via the Mi Home app, not Mi Health!

If your model is not in the table, check its compatibility on the official Xiaomi website or in the product card on the site. AliExpress/Amazon. Outdated devices (released before) 2018 may not support the latest versions of Mi Health.

Preparing for connection: what to do before synchronization

Before adding scales to Mi Health, follow the mandatory preliminary steps, and ignoring them is the main cause of connection errors:

• 📱 Update the app: Install the latest version of Mi Health (or Zepp Life) from the App Store/Google Play.Older versions may not support new weight models.
• 🔋 Charging scales: Make sure the device is charged (the indicator on the scale screen should be green). Use the original USB-Type-C cable (for new models) or Micro-USB (for old models) to charge).
• 📶 Bluetooth and location: Enable Bluetooth and GeoData on your smartphone.The Mi Health app uses geodata to determine the region (important for metric units).
• 🧘 User Profile: Fill in your age, height and gender in the app – without this data, the scales will not be able to calculate BMI and other metrics.

🔹 Critical: If you have previously used a scale through another app (like Mi Fit), remove the device from it and reset the weight settings. To reset, press and hold the on button on the scales for 10 seconds until the rst (reset) message appears).

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Step-by-step: how to add Xiaomi scales to Mi Health

The synchronization process takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow the algorithm, and we will analyze two scenarios: for new scales (first connection) and for devices that have already been used with another account.

Scenario 1: First connection of new weights

1. Open the Mi Health app and go to Profile → Devices → Add the device.
2. Select Libra (or Smart Health in the newer versions) and the app will prompt you to turn on Bluetooth, confirm the request.
3. Stand on the scale with your bare feet (electrodes must touch the feet) and the scale will display a CON message (connection).
4. On the smartphone, a notification of the device found will appear - click Connect. If the scales are not detected, update the list of devices (Update button in the upper right corner).
5. Once successfully connected, the scales will automatically weigh you and save the data in profile. The app will suggest linking the device to your Xiaomi account - confirm the action.

Scenario 2: Connecting weights previously used

If the scales have already been linked to another account, follow the following steps:

1. Reset the scales to factory settings (hold the 10 seconds button until the rst appears).
2. In the Mi Health app, go to Profile → Devices, find old scales and remove them (swipe left or Remove button).
3. Repeat the steps from Scenario 1, but select Add an existing device at the connection stage.

⚠️ Note: If scales are displayed on the list of devices but are not synced, check if they are linked to another profile in the same app. For example, if you added scales under your spouse's account, they will not appear in your profile.

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If the scales don't connect, try logging out of your Mi Health account, rebooting your smartphone, and logging in again. This resets the cache of Bluetooth connections.

Setup multiple profiles: how to use the scales of the whole family

One of the key features of Xiaomi's weights is that it supports multiplayer, which allows family members to use a single device while storing data in separate profiles. Here's how to configure this feature:

1. In the Mi Health app, go to Profile → Family (or Manage Profiles in older versions).
2. Click Add Family Member and enter the new user's name, age, height, gender, and these parameters are critical for correct calculation of BMI and body composition.
3. After saving the profile, ask the family member to stand on the scale, the device will automatically determine the user by weight (with an error of ± 2 kg) and save the data to his profile.

🔹 Important nuances:

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Most models support up to 16 profiles, but Smart Scale 2 is limited to 8.
• 🔄 User Autoidentification: Libras recognize the user by weight, so if family members have similar parameters, you may need to manually select a profile on the scale screen.
• 📊 Access to data: Each user sees only his own statistics. The administrator (the creator of the family account) can view the data of all members.

If the scales mistakenly save data in the wrong profile, perform a recalibration: stand on the scale, wait for a stable weight reading, then click on the scale screen on the profile icon and select the correct user.

Solving common connection problems

Even with the correct follow-up, users are faced with errors, and we have collected TOP-5 problems and solutions based on analysis of 4PDA forums, Mi Community and user feedback:

⚠️ Warning: If after all the manipulations, the scales still don’t work, check them on another smartphone. If the problem persists, this may indicate a hardware malfunction (for example, a damaged Bluetooth module). In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center or the seller (if the device is guaranteed).

To diagnose a breakdown, run a test: turn on the scales, then quickly press the switch 3 times. The screen will show service information (firmware version, sensor status). If E01 or E02 is displayed instead, these are error codes that need repair.

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90% of Xiaomi weights problems are solved by resetting the device and reinstalling the Mi Health app.

Synchronization of data with other services (Google Fit, Apple Health)

By default, Xiaomi scales only store data in Mi Health, but they can be automatically exported to other platforms for comprehensive analysis.

Export to Google Fit (for Android)

1. Open Mi Health, go to Profile → Settings → Accounts and Sync.
2. Select Google Fit and log in through your Google account.
3. Allow access to weight and body composition data, and synchronization will start automatically.

Export to Apple Health (for iOS)

1. In Mi Health, go to Profile → Settings → Apple Health.
2. Activate switches for the parameters you want to export (weight, % fat, etc.).
3. Confirm access in the Apple Health system window that appears.

🔹 Sync only works one way – from Mi Health to Google Fit/Apple Reverse export (e.g. data from Withings scales to Mi Health) is not possible.

If the data is not exported:

• 🔄 Check if sync is enabled in Google settings Fit/Apple Health.
• 📱 Update the Mi Health app to the latest version.
• 🔌 Restart your smartphone – sometimes background processes block data exchange.

Data analysis: how to read Xiaomi weights

Xiaomi scales provide much more data than just weight, and let’s look at what key metrics mean and how to interpret them:

• 📏 BMI (By mass index): Weight-to-height ratio, Rate: 18.5-24.9. Below 18.5 is mass deficit, above 30 is obesity.
• 💧 % The optimal range for men is 50-65%, for women 45-60%. Low levels may indicate dehydration.
• 🍖 % Fat: The norm for men is 10-20%, for women - 20-30%, a rate above 32% in women and 25% in men is considered dangerous to health.
• 🦴 Bone mass: Average for adults is 2-3 kg. Decrease may signal osteoporosis.
• 🔥 Visceral fat: Fat deposits around internal organs Normal: 1-12. A reading above 13 increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

📌 How to track your progress? In the Mi Health app, go to Weight, then select the Trends tab, and it shows the graphs of weight, percent fat, and other parameters over the selected period (week/month/year). For a detailed analysis, click on the chart - the expanded statistics will open with the possibility of exporting to the CSV.

⚠️ Attention: Body composition indicators (fat, muscle, water) are calculated using the bioimpedance analysis method, which depends on the hydration of the body:

• Weigh yourself on an empty stomach in the morning after using the toilet.
• Do not drink water 30 minutes before the measurement.
• Avoid weighing after intense workouts or saunas.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi and Mi Health weights