How to change the pseudonym of the device in the application Xiaomi Wear: all ways

Xiaomi smartwatches and fitness bracelets have become an integral part of the daily lives of millions of users. One of the basic features that many want to customize for themselves is the device’s pseudonym – the name under which your gadget appears in the Mi Wear app (formerly Mi Fit) and when connected to other devices. However, not everyone knows how to change this name correctly, especially after updating the application interface or changing the firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change a pseudonym for different Xiaomi smartwatches and bracelets, including the Mi Band 7/8, Watch 2 Pro, Smart Band Pro and others. You will learn where this setting hides in the latest versions of the application, how to avoid common errors and what to do if the device name is not saved. We will also touch on the nuances for users with multiple gadgets and those who have problems after resets.

Why change the alias of the device in Xiaomi Wear?

At first glance, the name of a wristband or watch may seem like a trifle, but in practice, it affects several important aspects:

• 🔍 Identification: If you have multiple devices (e.g. Mi Band 8 and Watch) S3), clear names will help not to confuse them in the list of connected gadgets.
• 🔄 Sync with other services – some apps (like Google Fit or Strava) display the device name as the data source.
• 🛡️ Security – if you transfer your gadget to another person, a neutral name (such as “Mi Band”) won’t give away your identity, unlike the “Ivan Bracelet".
• 📱 Connecting to a new phone – when transferring data or changing your smartphone, a device with a personalized name is easier to find in the list of pairings available.

In addition, some users change their pseudonym simply for aesthetic pleasure, such as to reflect the character ("Terminator") or the purpose of use ("Sport Bracelet"). Regardless of the reason, the name change process takes no more than a minute if you know where to look for the right option.

⚠️ Attention: After changing the alias, the device may temporarily disconnect from the application (for 5-10 seconds). This is normal - this is how the reconnection with the new name occurs.

Where is the alias setting in the app?

In the latest versions of Xiaomi Wear (2023-2026), the path to changing the device name is different from the old Mi Fit. The developers have moved this option deep into the menu, which caused confusion among many users.

1. Open the Xiaomi Wear app on your smartphone.
2. On the home screen, tap the icon of your device (such as Mi Band 8) at the top of the screen.
3. In the device menu that opens, look for the Device Settings section (or Device Management in some localizations).
4. Scroll down to Device Name (sometimes hidden under Additional or General).
5. Tap the current name, enter a new one (up to 16 characters, including spaces) and save the changes.

If you have a Xiaomi smartwatch (like the Watch 2 Pro or Watch S3), the path may be slightly different:

Xiaomi Wear → Device Profile → Cog sign (Settings) → Device Name → Device Name

Important: on some firmware, the menu item name may sound like a pseudonym, a gadget name, or even a Bluetooth name. If you don't see the right option, upgrade the app to the latest version in Google Play or the App Store.

Step-by-step instructions for changing a pseudonym

To avoid errors, follow this detailed instruction with nuances for different devices. We will take the process through the example of the Mi Band 8, but the steps are relevant for other models with menu adjustment.

Make sure the bracelet/watch is connected to the phone

Battery charge of the device > 20%

Update Xiaomi Wear to the latest version

Close background applications that may interfere with synchronization-->

1. Open Xiaomi Wear and wait until the app syncs data with the device (the indicator is a green tick next to the name of the gadget).
2. Go to the profile of the device by tapping the icon at the top of the screen. If you have multiple gadgets, choose the one you want to change the name.
3. Find the settings section: For Mi Band: Device Settings → Additional → Device Name. For Xiaomi Watch: Profile → Settings (cog) → About Device → Name.

Enter a new name.

• 📝 Use only Latin letters, numbers and symbols (Cyrillic may not be supported).
• 🔢 Maximum length: 16 characters (including spaces).
• 🚫 Avoid special symbols like this @, #, $ — They can cause synchronization errors.
• Save the changes and wait for a successful update (usually a pop-up appears).

This method works independently of Xiaomi Wear, but changes may not sync with the app.

How to change the pseudonym through third-party applications?

If the standard method doesn’t work or you want more flexibility (like using Cyrillic on the Mi Band 8), you can use third-party tools.

The most reliable options are:

• 📱 Notify & Fitness for Mi Band (for Mi Band): Supports Cyrillic and emoji in the name. Requires the original Xiaomi Wear to be disabled. Runs on Android 8.0 and later.
• 💻 Mi Band Tools (for PC): Allows you to change your name via Bluetooth LE. You need administrator rights on the PC. Supports Mi Band 3-8.
• 🔧 ADB-Adb shell settings put global settings device_name "This command changes the device name at the Android level, but may not sync with Xiaomi Wear.