Wearable electronics from Xiaomi deservedly occupies a leading position in the market due to the excellent combination of functionality and affordable price. The fourth model of the fitness tracker became a real hit, having received a colored version of the product. AMOLED-display and improved sensors, but the initial setup of the device often raises questions for beginners.The activation process requires attention to detail, as skipping even one step can lead to the inability to synchronize data.
Unlike a simple watch, a smart wristband requires a mandatory smartphone binding for most functions, including notifications and firmware updates. Android users must consider background processes that can interrupt the connection to the tracker. The correct initial configuration will ensure stable operation of the device throughout its life.
This guide will help you avoid common pairing errors and customize your gadget to your individual needs. We will look not only at the basic activation, but also at the intricacies of working with the Mi Fit (or Zepp Life) application, which is the control center of the device. Readiness for the procedure will take no more 10-15 minutes of your time.
Preparation for first on and charging
Before trying to connect the tracker to the phone, you need to make sure that there is an energy charge in its capsule.The device often comes with a partial battery charge, but for the Bluetooth module to work steadily during the initial setup, it is better to put it on charge. Use a special cable from the kit: insert a metal contact into the recess on the back of the capsule and connect USB-plug-in to the power adapter or computer port.
Importantly, charging contacts can oxidize during long-term storage, so if the battery indicator does not light up immediately, wipe them with a dry cloth.The screen should respond to touches, displaying the current time or charge level.If the display does not light up after 10 minutes of charging, it is possible that the device is completely discharged and requires more time to "pump" the lithium polymer battery.
⚠️ Note: Do not use Quick Charges above 1A as this may damage the power controller of the compact capsule. USB 2.0.
In parallel with the charging of the gadget, you should prepare a smartphone. Make sure that your Android device includes Bluetooth modules and GPS (Without active geolocation, modern versions of the operating system can block search. BLE-Bluetooth Low Energy devices, which include Mi Band 4.
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Before you start setting up, restart your smartphone – this will clear the Bluetooth cache and eliminate possible conflicts of services that interfere with the search for the device.
Installation and configuration of the Mi Fit application
The main tool for managing the tracker is the official application. At the moment, the Xiaomi ecosystem uses the Zepp Life application (formerly known as Mi Fit), which must be downloaded from the Google Play store. Search on demand "Mi Band 4" can give many third-party programs, but to guarantee data security and full functionality, you should only use official software from the developer Anhui Huami Information Technology.
Once installed, start the application and create an account or log in to an existing one. Registration requires a valid email address or phone number. During registration, you need to choose your region of residence, as the server on which your health data will be stored depends on this.
In the profile section, find the add button. The system will prompt you to scan. QR-If you choose a device from a list, you will need to find Mi Band 4 when you manually select the "Bracelets" category. The application will request permission to access Bluetooth, notifications and geolocation - all these permissions must be provided, otherwise synchronization will not be possible.
- 📱 Download the official Zepp Life or Mi Fitness app from Google Play.
- 📝 Register an account by specifying the real region for the correct operation of the servers.
- 🔓 Provide all the requested permissions (GPS, Bluetooth, Notifications).
- 🔍 In the profile, click "Add device" and select your bracelet.
☑️ Checking before connection
The process of pairing the bracelet with the phone
When the app goes into search mode, the screen of the smartphone will start scanning the surrounding space, at which point on the monitor screen may appear a vibration signal and prompt to confirm the pairing. If the bracelet is new, it can automatically go into mode (pairing) when first turned on, on the screen of the device will appear 6-digit code or confirmation button.
The user needs to press the "Confirm" button on the smartphone screen when the system detects the device, the process of establishing communication takes from 5 to 30 seconds, during which time it is not necessary to move far from the phone or run heavy applications that can load the processor and interrupt the encryption key exchange.
Sometimes the phone sees the bracelet, but the connection is reset, in which case it helps to clear the list of conjugated devices in the Bluetooth settings of the phone itself. Find in the Mi Band 4 list, click "Forget the device" or "Unpair the pairing", and then try again through the application.
Once paired successfully, the tracker will suggest updating the firmware.firmware is a set of instructions that control the work (hardware). Regular updates correct errors in the pulsemeter, improve the accuracy of the pedometer and add new dials.
⚠️ Warning: During a firmware update, the bracelet screen may go out and light up again. It is strictly forbidden to turn off the smartphone screen or switch to other applications at this time, as this may lead to the "bricking" of the device.
Set up notifications and monitoring functions
One of the main reasons for buying a tracker is the ability to receive notifications without taking your phone out of your pocket. From the app menu, go to Profile -> Mi Band 4 -> Application Notifications. Here you can choose which programs will transmit data on your wrist: messengers, social networks, email clients or system calls.
It is important to understand that the bracelet only displays the text of the notification, but does not allow you to answer it. To correctly display Cyrillic (Russian) in messages, in the settings of the application in the "Profile" -> "Mi Band 4" section, the item "Russian" should be selected as the language of the bracelet system. If you leave English, question marks or Krakozabras can be displayed instead of letters.
The optical pulse sensor works in the background, but to save energy, it can be adjusted to measure your pulse every 10, 30 minutes or only during physical activity, and sleep and stress monitoring (PAI) is also available, which requires constant wear.
| Function | Description | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|
| pulsemeter | Continuous measurement of heart rate | High. |
| Notifications | Vibration on calls/SMS | Average. |
| Wrist lifting | Activation of the screen when moving | Average. |
| NFC (NFC version) | Payment and transportation | Low (on standby) |
The secret function of Mi Band 4
Personalization of dials and interface
The AMOLED color screen allows you to change the appearance of the device beyond recognition. The app provides a dial store where you can choose a static image or animated graphics. To download a new design, you need to go to the Profile -> Mi Band 4 -> Dial settings.
The user can set his own photo from the gallery of the smartphone as a background. the application will automatically crop the image to the format of the monitor screen. It is worth considering that complex animated dials consume more energy, reducing battery life from 20 to 10-12 days.
You can also set the menu order, so you can choose which features will appear in the list on the bracelet, and in which sequence, for example, if you don't use the wrist alarm clock, you can hide it to get to the pedometer or Bluetooth settings faster.
- 🎨 Download a personalized dial through the app.
- 📸 Use your own photos for the background screen.
- ⚙️ Turn off unused widgets in the bracelet menu.
- 🔋 Remember that animation consumes charge faster than statics.
It is important to know that the Mi Band 4 does not have a built-in GPS-module, he uses GPS Smartphone for jogging map construction, so the phone should always be near during workout.
Solving problems and optimizing work
During operation, users may experience a situation where the bracelet stops synchronizing or step data is not updated, most often due to an aggressive policy of energy saving of the Android operating system, the system can “kill” the background process of the Zepp Life application, considering it inactive.
To avoid connection breaks, add the app to the battery exception list. The path to setup may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer (Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei), but it is usually in the Settings → Battery → Energy Saving Applications. For Mi Fit, you need to select the “No Limits” mode.
Another common problem is incorrect step counting. To calibrate the sensors, it is recommended to wear a bracelet on your left hand (by default), snugly attached to your wrist, but not suppressing blood flow.
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The stability of the bracelet depends on the correct power saving settings in Android, not on the malfunction of the device itself.
If nothing works, reset the bracelet completely to factory settings through the device menu or app, and then re-do the pairing procedure. This eliminates software errors accumulated during use.