Setup Xiaomi Mi Band 4 on iPhone: full instruction with solutions to problems

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular gadgets for monitoring activity, despite the release of new models. iPhone owners often face questions about compatibility and the correct configuration of the device through the Apple ecosystem. Unlike Android, where the connection process is intuitive, iOS requires a few nuances, from choosing the right application to manually synchronizing notifications.

In this article, we will discuss the step-by-step settings of the Mi Band 4 on the iPhone, including installing the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit), linking a Xiaomi account, setting up basic features (stepmeter, pulse, notifications) and solving typical problems such as lack of synchronization or connection errors, and paying special attention to workarounds for iOS 17+ restrictions that can block the background operation of the application.

Mi Band 4 compatibility with iPhone: system requirements

Before setting up, make sure your iPhone meets the minimum requirements for working with Mi Band 4:

• 📱 iOS version: 10.0 or later (optimum - iOS 13)+ stable operation of notifications).
• 🔋 Bluetooth: 4.0 and higher (all iPhones starting with the 4S This standard is supported by).
• 📲 Mi Fitness (available on the App Store, formerly known as Mi Fit).
• 🌐 Internet: mandatory for the first binding of the bracelet to the Xiaomi account.

Important: iPhones running iOS 17+ may experience background synchronization issues due to Apple’s energy saving policy, which would require manually enabling data updates in the app settings.

⚠️ Note: If your iPhone is running iOS beta, some Mi Band 4 features (such as sleep monitoring) may not work properly.

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Fitness application

The official Mi Band 4 management app on the iPhone is Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit), which can be downloaded for free from the App Store. It is important to use only the official app, as third-party programs may not support all the features of the bracelet or contain malicious code.

Installation instructions:

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone and find the Mi Fitness app (developed by Xiaomi Inc.).
2. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.
3. Launch the application and select the interface language (Russian is supported).
4. Click Sign up or Sign in if you already have a Xiaomi account.

If you don’t have a Xiaomi account, create one through:

• 📧 Email (it is recommended to use Gmail or Mail.ru).
• 📞 Phone number (Russian and international numbers are supported).

Install Mi Fitness from the App Store|Create/log in to a Xiaomi account|Turn Bluetooth on your iPhone|Charge the bracelet to 50% or more|Be in Wi-Fi coverage (for first synchronization)-->

⚠️ Note: When registering for Xiaomi account via phone number, you may need confirmation via SMS. If the message does not arrive, check whether your operator is blocking service SMS (relevant Tele2 yota).

3. Connecting Mi Band 4 to iPhone: step-by-step instructions

Once the app is installed and the account is created, you can start connecting the bracelet. Make sure that the Mi Band 4 is charged (charging indicator is green) and is located next to the iPhone.

Sequence of action:

1. Open Mi Fitness and click Profile → Add the device.
2. Select from the list of Mi Smart Band 4 (not to be confused with Mi Band 5/6/7).
3. Click Connect and allow the app to access Bluetooth and notifications (required!).
4. The bracelet will have a vibration and a request to confirm the connection – tap the Mi Band 4 sensor (buttons under the screen).
5. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 2 minutes).

If the bracelet is not present, follow the following steps:

• 🔄 Reboot the Mi Band 4 (clip the sensor for 10 seconds before vibration).
• 📱 Restart Bluetooth on iPhone (Settings) → Bluetooth → Turn off/Enable).
• 🔌 Make sure the bracelet is not connected to another device (such as an Android smartphone).

4.Configure the main functions of the bracelet

Once successfully connected, you can configure key features of the Mi Band 4. Most settings are managed through Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 in the Mi Fitness app.

Main settings:

• 🏃 Stepmer: Include automatic step counting in Activity → Steps: For accuracy, manually specify the length of the step (mean value for men is 70 cm, for women 60 cm).
• ❤️ Pulse: Activate continuous monitoring in the heart → Heart rate. Note that this reduces the bracelet's life by 1-2 days.
• 😴 Sleep: Turn on sleep tracking in Sleep → Sleep monitoring. For accurate data, wear a bracelet on your non-working hand.
• 🔔 Notifications: Allow alerts in Notifications → Enable notifications. iPhone will require additional settings in iPhone Settings → Notifications → Mi Fitness → Allow notices.

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone with iOS 17+ Mi Band 4 notifications may be delayed or not coming at all due to background limitations. To fix this, go to iPhone Settings → Mainstream → Update apps in the background and enable this option for Mi Fitness.

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To save your bracelet, turn off continuous heart rate monitoring and only turn it on while you are exercising, which will increase your autonomy from 5 to 10-12 days.

5.Setting up notifications: how to receive SMS and calls to the bracelet

One of the key features of the Mi Band 4 is to display notifications from the iPhone, but due to the limitations of iOS, the setup process is different from Android.

1. In the Mi Fitness app, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Notifications.
2. Activate the Call Notification and Notifications from the apps switch.
3. In iPhone Settings, go to Notifications → Mi Fitness and turn on:

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Limitations of iOS:

• ❌ It is impossible to configure the response to notifications directly from the bracelet (only viewing).
• ❌ Not all apps are supported (for example, notifications from games may not come).
• ✅ Basic notifications are working: calls, SMS, calendar, post office.

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For stable operation of notifications on the iPhone, you need to allow Mi Fitness to access notifications in the system settings and enable a background update of the application.

Problems and Solutions: What to Do When Mi Band 4 is Not Working

Even if you set up the right setup, iPhone users can face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If the bracelet has stopped vibrating at notifications:

1. Check if the mode is not turned on Do not disturb on the bracelet (swipe right on the screen to the icon). 🌙).
2. Make sure that vibrations are enabled in Mi Fitness (Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Screen settings → Vibration).
3. Reset the bracelet settings (press the sensor for 20 seconds) and reconnect.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet is no longer synced after the iOS update, try removing the Mi Fitness app, restarting the iPhone and installing it again.

7 Additional functions: alarm clocks, exercise and weather

In addition to basic features, the Mi Band 4 supports advanced features that are customized through Mi Fitness:

• ⏰ Alarm clocks: Up to 10 alarm clocks available. To add, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Alarm clocks → Add it. You can set up repeated alarm clocks (for example, on weekdays) and vibrations.
• 🏋️ Training: The bracelet recognizes 6 activities: walking, running, cycling, gym, swimming, yoga. To start the workout, select the mode on the bracelet (slip the screen to the right until the icon). 🏃).
• 🌤️ Weather: Shows temperature and forecast for 3 days. data is taken from the Mi Fitness app (you need to allow access to geolocation).
• 🔒 Phone unlock: Android supports unlocking your smartphone through a bracelet, but on iPhone this feature doesn’t work due to Apple’s restrictions.

For outdoor training (running, cycling) turn on GPS on your iPhone — the bracelet will use data from your phone to track your route more accurately.

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To quickly switch between training modes on the bracelet, add them to your favorites: in Mi Fitness, select Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Training modes and mark the desired sports.

8. Update firmware and reset settings

Regular firmware updates improve the stability of the Mi Band 4 and add new features.

1. Make sure the bracelet is charged 50% or more.
2. Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi (mobile internet updates may not work).
3. In Mi Fitness, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Firmware Update.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off Bluetooth!).

If the bracelet is unstable (hangs, synchronization errors), reset to the factory settings:

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → Additional → Reset (or pinch the sensor for 20 seconds before vibration).
2. Confirm the reset in the Mi Fitness app.
3. Reconnect the bracelet as you did when you first used it.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting will delete all data from the bracelet (steps, sleep, workouts), but it will remain in the Xiaomi account if the sync with the cloud was enabled.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band 4 and iPhone