Mi Band 4: How to set the name of the caller on the screen of the bracelet

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular activity tracking gadgets despite the launch of new models, one of its key features being alerts for incoming calls, but many users are faced with a problem: the bracelet displays only the number and the contact name does not, which creates inconvenience, especially when calling from saved contacts.

In this article, we will explore why this is the case, how to properly configure the synchronization of contacts between the smartphone and the Mi Band 4, and consider alternative ways to solve the problem. It is important to understand that the root of the problem often lies not in the bracelet itself, but in the settings of the Mi Fit application or in the limitations of the phone operating system, and we will analyze all possible scenarios from basic settings to fine customization.

We will pay special attention to compatibility issues: not all smartphones work equally well with the Mi Band 4, especially if we are talking about models based on iOS or custom Android firmware, and we will also discuss how to avoid typical synchronization errors and what to do if the bracelet stops showing notifications at all.

Why Mi Band 4 doesn't show the caller's name: the main reasons

Before we get to the settings, it's important to understand why the bracelet might not display contact names. There are several reasons, and they depend on the combination of the "smartphone". + operating-system + version of the Mi Fit application".

The most common problems are:

• 📱 No contact sync between phone and Mi Fit app. default feature disabled due to privacy policy.
• 🔄 An outdated version of the app or bracelet firmware. In older versions of the Mi Fit (up to 4.6.0), the synchronization of contacts was unstable.
• 🚫 Operating system restrictions: On iOS, access to contacts is blocked at the system level, and on Android 10+ Additional permissions required.
• 📵 Bluetooth connection issues: If the connection between the phone and the bracelet is unstable, notifications may not come in full.
• 🔒 Smartphone privacy settings: Some vendors (such as Huawei or Xiaomi) block apps from accessing their contacts by default.

Mi Band 4 can only show names for contacts that are saved in the phone book of the smartphone, and not in the Google account or in the phone book. SIM-If the contact is only stored in the cloud (like Gmail), the bracelet will not recognize it.

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones with Android 12+ iOS 15+ You may need to manually allow access to contacts for the Mi Fit application in your system settings. Without that, synchronization will not work.

Preparing for configuration: compatibility checks and updates

Before you set up the caller’s name display, make sure your hardware and software meets the minimum requirements:

If your Mi Fit version is outdated, update it via Google Play or the App Store.

1. Open the Mi Fit app.
2. Go to the Profile section → Mi Smart Band 4 → Firmware update.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to be completed (the bracelet must be charged at least 50%).

On Xiaomi smartphones with a shell MIUI Check Auto Start Settings for Mi Fit:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Fit and enable Auto Start, Second Run and Show Notifications options.

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If after updating the firmware bracelet stopped synchronizing, try untie it in Mi Fit (section Profile) → Mi Smart Band 4 → Untie the device), and then reconnect.

Step-by-step: how to turn on the display of the names of callers

Now, to the basic setting, the process is different for Android and iOS, so we'll go through both.

For Android users

Follow this instruction:

1. Allow access to contacts: Open your phone settings → Annexes → Mi Fit → Permissions. Turn on the Contacts switch (some firmware may call it Contact Reading).
2. Set up sync in Mi Fit: Launch the Mi Fit app. Go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Call notifications. Activate Show Contact Name (or Sync Contacts in older versions). Click Sync Now and wait until the process is complete.
3. Check notification settings: In the same section (Call Notifications), make sure that incoming calls and Display notifications are enabled. If you have Priority Contacts, add to your frequent caller list.

Critical detail: Once you sync your contacts, reboot your smartphone and bracelet, which solves the problem of undisplayable names 80 percent of the time.

For iOS users

On the iPhone, the process is more complicated because of the limitations of iOS. Apple blocks apps from directly accessing contacts, so Mi Fit can only synchronize numbers, not names.

1. Open the iPhone Settings → Confidentiality → Contacts.
2. Make sure that Mi Fit has access to contacts enabled.
3. In the Mi Fit app, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Call notifications.
4. Enable Incoming Calls (Show Contact Name will be inactive – this is normal for iOS).
5. Install the third-party Notify for Mi Band app (available in the App Store) and set up contact sync in it.

Notify for Mi Band allows you to bypass the limitations of iOS, but requires additional configuration:

• 🔗 Connect the bracelet to the application via Bluetooth.
• 📋 In the Contacts section, allow access to contacts.
• 🔄 Sync and restart Mi Fit.

⚠️ Attention: On iOS 16+ The Notify for Mi Band app may require a subscription to work properly.The free version limits the number of synchronized contacts (usually up to 50) to a maximum of four times).

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even after you set it up properly, users often face problems, and let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them.

If the bracelet stopped showing notifications at all, reset the settings:

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → Additionally. → Reset (to do this, swipe up the screen, then find the icon with the wrench wrench).
2. Confirm the reset by clicking on the tick icon.
3. Reconnect the bracelet to Mi Fit and reset the notifications.

Alternative ways to display the names of callers

If standard methods don’t work, third-party solutions can be used, and they are suitable for users who have limited access to contacts (for example, on iOS) or have problems with syncing.

1.Tools & Mi Band (Android) app

This app offers advanced settings for Mi Band 4, including forced contact synchronization:

• 📥 Install Tools & Mi Band from Google Play.
• 🔗 Connect the bracelet via the app (you may need to disable Mi Fit while you set up).
• 📋 Go to Contacts and press Sync.
• 🔄 Return to Mi Fit and check the display of names.

2. Notify for Mi Band (iOS/Android)

This app allows you to customize notifications, including displaying names:

• 🛠️ In the application settings, enable the option Show caller name.
• 📞 In the Calls section, select Custom notification and set up a template with the contact name.
• 🔄 Restart Mi Fit and check the work.

3. Manual addition of frequent caller contacts

If synchronization doesn’t work at all, you can manually add important contacts to Mi Fit:

1. Open Mi Fit and go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Call notifications.
2. Find the Priority Contacts (or Favorites) option.
3. Add to the list the contacts you want to see the names for.

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The side of the application may conflict with the Mi Fit. If after using the bracelet began to work unstable, reset and return to the standard settings.

Optimizing the work of notifications: additional tips

To keep your call notifications stable, follow these guidelines:

• 📶 Stable Bluetooth connection: Make sure there is no interference between the smartphone and the bracelet.At a distance of more than 10 meters, communication may be interrupted.
• 🔋 Bracelet charge: At a charge level below 15%, some functions (including notifications) are turned off to save energy.
• 📱 Power Saving Settings: On Android, add Mi Fit to the battery optimization exception list. On iOS, enable Background Update for the app.
• 🔄 Regular sync: Update contacts once a week in Mi Fit, especially if you add new numbers frequently.

If you use two smartphones (for example, a work and a personal), remember: the Mi Band 4 can only be connected to one device at a time. When you reconnect to another phone, all notification settings are reset.

For Android root-right users, there is an additional option: editing the bracelet contacts file manually through the Mi Band 4 Tool. However, this method requires technical skills and can lead to firmware failure.

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