Set up notifications on Xiaomi Mi Band 4: a complete guide with step-by-step instructions

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular wearables due to its combination of affordable price and wide functionality. One of the key features is getting notifications from your phone directly to the wristband screen. However, many users face difficulties in configuring this feature: alerts either do not arrive at all, or are displayed incorrectly, or duplicated. In this article, we will understand how to properly configure notifications on Mi Band 4 through the official Mi Fit application, and also look at typical errors and how to fix them.

It is important to understand that the setup process depends not only on the bracelet model, but also on the firmware version, the smartphone operating system and even regional features (for example, in some countries, notifications may be limited due to local regulations).

Preparation: What to do before setting up notifications

Before you start setting up notifications, make sure your wristband and smartphone are ready to sync, and skipping these steps often causes alerts to crash.

First, check the firmware version on Mi Band 4.Outdated software may not support some notification features.To update the firmware:

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, follow the instructions on the screen.

Second, make sure your smartphone allows you to access notifications for the Mi Fit app:

• 📱 On Android: Settings → Annexes → Mi Fit → Notifications → turn on the permit.
• 🍎 On iOS: Settings → Notifications → Mi Fit → Activate the option “Allow notifications».

Also note the autorun permissions (on Android): without them, the Mi Fit app may not sync notifications in the background.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Mi Fit → Autorun.
2. Activate the slider.
3. Some firmware (such as MIUI or EMUI) also need to add Mi Fit to the list of protected applications.

⚠️ Note: If you are using iOS, please note that due to Apple restrictions, notifications on Mi Band 4 may be delayed or not display text messages (app icon only.

Synchronizing the bracelet with the phone: Step-by-step

Without proper synchronization, you can’t set up notifications. Even if your Mi Band 4 is already connected to your phone, we recommend repeating the pairing process using this instruction – often notification problems are solved by reconnecting.

First, untie the bracelet from your phone (if it has already been connected):

1. Open Mi Fit.
2. Go to Profile. → Mi Smart Band 4.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Remove the device.

Now, do a new pairing:

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Once successfully connected, the bracelet vibrates, and the main menu with the device data will appear in the application.

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🔌 Make sure Bluetooth is on and there are no active connections to other devices (e.g. headphones).

⚠️ Note: If you are using Android 12+, You may need to manually allow Mi Fit to access the exact location (even though the bracelet is not used). GPS). This is a requirement of Google’s new privacy policy.

Set up notifications in the Mi Fit app

Now, to the main thing, set up notifications. Open the Mi Fit app and follow the instructions:

1. Go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Call and Message Notifications.

2. Activate the main switch of Call Notice and Message Notice.

3. In the Application block, click Application Management.

Here you'll see a list of all the apps you've installed on your smartphone, turn on the switches in front of the ones you want to receive notifications from on your wristband.

• 📬 By default, only system applications are enabled (Phone, Messages).
• 🔔 For instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) you need to include notifications separately.
• ⚙️ Some apps (such as Gmail) may require additional permissions in smartphone settings.

After selecting the apps, go back to the notification menu and configure the additional options:

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If notifications from messengers do not come, check the settings of the application itself (for example, in Telegram you need to enable the option “Show notifications” in the chat settings).

Problems with notifications and their solutions

Even after you set up the notifications correctly, we can look at the most common problems and how to fix them.

1. Notifications don't come at all

• 🔍 Check if the phone is on "Do Not Disturb" or energy saving mode (they can block background work Mi Fit).
• 📵 Make sure that Bluetooth is on and the bracelet is within range (up to 10 meters).
• 🔄 Reboot the bracelet and smartphone, then re-synchronize them.

2. Notifications come with a delay

• 📶 The problem is typical for iOS due to Apple's restrictions. There is no solution, but the delay usually does not exceed 1-2 minutes.
• 🔋 On Android, check if the system optimizes Mi Fit (in the battery settings, turn off optimization for this application).

3. The text of the notifications is not displayed

• 📱 On Android, make sure that the notification settings for Mi Fit allow you to access the text of the notifications.
• 🍎 On iOS, the notification text is not supported – the bracelet will show only the icon of the application.

4.Duplicate notices

• 🔄 Turn off notifications in the messenger itself (for example, WhatsApp can disable duplication in the alert settings).
• 📲 Check if there are other fitness apps on the phone (like Google Fit) that might conflict with Mi Fit.

Additional settings for advanced users

If standard Mi Fit features aren’t enough, you can use alternative methods to set up notifications, such as using the Notify & Fitness for Mi Band app (available for Android).

This application allows:

• 🎨 Set up individual vibrations for different applications.
• 📝 Display full text of notifications (including iOS where limited to official software).
• 🔕 Filter keyword notifications (e.g., ignore spam).

To set up:

1. Install Notify & Fitness from Google Play.
2. Open the app and select Mi Band 4 from the device list.
3. In the Notifications section, set up the rules for each application.
4. Return to Mi Fit and turn off standard notifications to avoid duplication.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications, the stability of the bracelet may decrease. Periodically check the synchronization of data (steps, pulse) - some applications conflict with Mi Fit.

Another way to expand functionality is to provide custom software firmware (such as Amazfit Mod), but this requires technical skills and lacks guarantees. After custom software is firmware, notifications from some messengers (such as Viber) may not be displayed correctly due to changes in the data exchange protocol.

How to Save Battery with Active Notifications

Constantly synchronizing notifications increases the battery consumption of the Mi Band 4 by 15-20%. To extend the life of the bracelet without recharging, follow these tips:

1. Optimize the notification list

• 📵 Disable notifications from unnecessary apps (such as games or social media that send alerts frequently).
• 🔕 Use Do Not Disturb mode on the bracelet at night (activated by swipe down on the home screen).

2. Set up the synchronization interval

• 🔄 In Mi Fit go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Autosynchronize and select Every Hour instead of Continuously.
• 📶 Turn off Permanent Bluetooth Connection (if this option is available in your version of the app).

3. Control the brightness of the screen

• 🌓 Reduce the brightness of the bracelet screen to 2-3 divisions (in bracelet settings).
• ⏱️ Set a short time to automatically turn off the display (5 seconds).

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The optimal balance between functionality and battery saving is to leave notifications only from instant messengers and calls, synchronizing them every 30 minutes.

Reset bracelet settings for notification problems

If none of these methods worked, you may need to reset the Mi Band 4 completely, which will bring the bracelet back to factory settings and often solve synchronization problems.

For discharge:

1. On the bracelet, swipe down the screen to open the menu.
2. Select Settings → More → Reset.
3. Confirm the action by pressing the touch button.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Re-synchronize the bracelet with your phone via Mi Fit.
• 📱 Set up notifications again (permissions on your phone may also reset).
• 🔋 Fully charge the bracelet - after resetting the battery can discharge faster than the first 1-2 days.

⚠️ Warning: Reset removes all data from the bracelet (steps, pulse, alarm settings) and synchronize the data with Mi Fit before you lose your statistics.

If the notifications don't work after reset, the problem may be the bracelet's firmware. Try updating it manually:

1. Download the latest firmware version for Mi Band 4 from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Place the file in the root folder of the phone.
3. In Mi Fit, select Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Firmware Update → Local Update.

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