Setup Xiaomi Watches on Huawei Phone: A Complete 2026 Guide

Synchronizing Xiaomi’s smartwatches (Mi Band, Watch, Smart Band) with Huawei phones is a challenge many users face. Despite both brands running Android, firmware features are a challenge. EMUI Restrictions of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) In this article, we will discuss all the stages of setting up, from preparing a smartphone to solving typical problems such as no notifications or fast battery discharge of a watch.

It is important to understand that the procedure is different from standard synchronization with Xiaomi phones or devices on “pure” Android. EMUI, In some cases, additional manipulations are APK-If you have previously tried to connect a watch and received an error such as “Can not find the device” or “Google Play services are not supported”, this guide will help you bypass the restrictions.

Preparing Huawei phone to connect Xiaomi watches

Before you start syncing, you need to make sure that your Huawei smartphone is ready to work with Xiaomi devices.

• 📱 Version. EMUI: 10.0 and higher (older firmware may not have the required permissions).
• 🔄 System Updates: Check for Up-to-date Security Patches in Settings → System system → Update of the PO.
• 📲 Huawei account: must be authorized (without it it is impossible to install some applications).
• 🔗 Bluetooth 5.0+: Watch the Xiaomi Mi Band 6/7 watch 2 Pro require a modern module for stable communication.

Pay particular attention to permissions for third-party applications. EMUI By default, you block background activity from programs not installed through AppGallery:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Fit or Zepp Life (depending on the watch model).
3. Activate options: 🔹 Auto-start 🔹 Background activity 🔹 Notifications 🔹 Background use of data

⚠️ Note: If you are using Huawei P40/50 Or a new model without Google Mobile Services (GMS), Install Mi Fit through APK-The official Xiaomi website.Versions from AppGallery may be outdated or may not support all features.

Installation and configuration of the Mi Fit/Zepp Life application

The official Xiaomi watch management app is Mi Fit (for Mi Band) or Zepp Life (for Xiaomi Watch), and its installation on Huawei phones has nuances:

After installation of the annex:

1. Launch Mi Fit and log in via Mi Account (create it in advance at account.xiaomi.com).
2. Turn on Bluetooth and geolocation on your phone (required to find devices!).
3. Click "Add device" and select your watch model from the list.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen, confirming the pairing on the clock (usually you need to press a button or touch the screen).

⚠️ Note: On Huawei Mate 50 and newer phones EMUI 13+ You may need to disable Battery Optimization for Mi Fit. To do this, go to Settings. → Battery → Launch applications and select "No restrictions" mode".

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The pairing of Xiaomi watches with Huawei phone

The connection process may vary depending on the watch model, and let’s consider two scenarios: the Mi Band and the Xiaomi Watch.

For the Mi Band (all generations)

Fitness bracelets Mi Band are connected via Mi Fit according to a simplified scheme:

1. Charge the bracelet to 100% (at low charge, the connection may be interrupted).
2. On the phone, open Mi Fit and click "Profile". → Add the device".
3. Select the Mi Smart Band from the list.
4. On the bracelet, tap the touch button to activate the pairing mode (blue indicator should flash).
5. Confirm the connection on the phone and wait for the data synchronization.

For the Xiaomi Watch (S1, S2, 2 Pro)

Smartwatches require more complex setup:

1. Install Zepp Life (if new, it can come with Zepp firmware) OS).
2. Turn on the clock by holding the side button for 3 seconds.
3. In the application, select "Add device" → Xiaomi Watch [model]".
4. Bluetooth scanner will find the clock – confirm the connection on both devices.
5. Update the firmware of the watch through the app (if an update is available).

Critical feature: Watch Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro with firmware Wear OS (Android-based systems may not sync with Huawei due to a conflict of services, requiring manual installation of Google Play Services via the Internet. APK.

Set up notifications and calls

One of the main reasons for buying a smartwatch is to receive notifications from your phone, a feature that is often unstable on Huawei due to restrictions. EMUI. To set up alerts:

1. In Mi Fit go to "Device Profile" → Notifications".
2. Activate the "Enable notification" switch.
3. Select applications that must be duplicated on the clock (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram, Calls).
4. In the phone settings (Settings) → Notifications → Additionally, allow Mi Fit to display notifications over other windows.

For the correct operation of incoming calls:

• 📞 In Mi Fit, activate the "Call Alerts" option".
• 🔊 In the phone settings, check that Mi Fit has access to Phone and Microphone (for models with support for answering calls).
• 🔋 Make sure the clock is on "Raise to Answer" (if supported).

⚠️ Note: Huawei Nova 10 and other models with EMUI 12+ The solution is to disable Battery Optimization for Mi Fit and add the app to Secure Applications (Settings section). → Battery).

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If notifications are duplicated or not coming, try turning off the Smart Notification Resolution feature in the settings. EMUI (Settings → Notifications → Additionally).

Solving common problems

Even after successful connectivity, Huawei users face common mistakes, including the most common ways to fix them:

If Xiaomi watches are displayed as connected but the data is not synchronized:

1. Reboot your phone and watch.
2. In Mi Fit, click "Sync Data" manually.
3. Check if geolocation is enabled (some functions, such as step counting, require you to do so). GPS).
4. Update the firmware of the watch through the app.

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On Huawei phones with EMUI 13+ For stable operation of Xiaomi watches, be sure to disable Battery Optimization and add Mi Fit to Secure Applications".

Optimizing battery and performance

Users often complain that after connecting to Huawei, Xiaomi watches discharge in 1-2 days instead of the declared 7-14. EMUI, It's a system that permanently interrupts Bluetooth connectivity to extend the time:

• 🔋 In the phone settings (Settings) → Battery → Launch applications) for Mi Fit select "No restrictions".
• 📴 Turn off the "Adaptive Battery" in the Settings section → Battery → Additionally.
• 🔄 Reduce the frequency of data synchronization in Mi Fit (e.g., every 30 minutes instead of 5).
• 🛑 Ban it. EMUI Optimize Mi Fit: Settings → Annexes → Mi Fit → Battery → Deactivate "Manual control"

Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro with Wear OS:

• Turn off unnecessary widgets on the watch screen.
• Reduce the brightness of the display to 50-60%.
• Turn off the "Always on screen" (if not critically).

Tip: If the watch battery goes down too quickly, check if it's connected to a phone and another device at the same time (like a tablet). Xiaomi doesn't recommend using multi-connection due to increased power consumption.

Alternative ways of connecting

If standard synchronization through Mi Fit doesn’t work, try alternative methods:

1 Use Notify & Fitness for Mi Band

A third-party application from AppGallery or APK, circumvention HMS:

• 📥 Download Notify & Fitness.
• 🔗 Connect your watch through this app (it supports Mi Band). 5/6/7/8).
• 🔔 Set up notifications manually (the app lets you filter alerts by keyword).

2. Manual installation of Google Play Services

Relevant for the Wear watch OS (For example, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro):

1. Download the latest version of Google Play Services from APKMirror.
2. Install. APK via file manager (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Security).
3. Reboot your phone and reconnect the clock.

3.Use of Amazfit for older models

Some Xiaomi watches (such as the Mi Watch Color) are compatible with the Amazfit app.

• Install Amazfit from AppGallery.
• Select a watch model manually (if it’s not on the list, try Amazfit). GTR 2 – Firmware often coincide).

⚠️ Attention: Alternative methods can lead to the loss of some features (for example, Xiaomi Pay or branded dials).Before experimenting, make a backup of these hours in Mi Fit.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up