How to set up Xiaomi Mi Band 4: a complete guide from connectivity to fine-tuning

Xiaomi Mi Band 4

all stages of adjustment

The Mi Band 4 is a feature that depends on the firmware and the app version. For example, the latest updates to Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit) have new training types and improved sleep monitoring, but if you use the older version of the software, some of the features may not be available, and we have taken these nuances into account and prepared current instructions for 2026.

Mi Band 4 was produced in several versions - standard and with NFC-module (for contactless payments). NFC It takes a few steps, which we'll also look at. NFC, skip the relevant section.

Before you start, make sure you have:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+ (iPhone will need to allow manual notifications).
• 🔋 Bracelet charged at least 20% (at low charge synchronization may be interrupted).
• 🌐 Stable Internet connection (for downloading firmware and weather data).

1. Connecting Mi Band 4 to a smartphone: first launch

Start by installing the official app. Xiaomi has been fully transitioning to Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit) since 2023, but older versions of Mi Fit are still working, and we recommend using Zepp Life, which has more features and better optimization.

Download the application from official sources:

• 🤖 Google Play for Android
• 🍎 App Store for iOS

After installation:

1. Register or log in through your account Xiaomi/Zepp (can be used Google/Facebook).
2. Click Add Device and select Mi Smart Band 4 from the list.
3. Allow all application requests: access to notifications, location (for weather), contacts (for calls).

Critical point: if the bracelet is not detected, check:

• 🔄 Is Bluetooth on your phone and is the app allowed to use it.
• 🔋 Bracelet charge level (at <10% connection blocked).
• 📱 Smartphone compatibility (some Huawei and Samsung models require power saving to be turned off for Zepp Life).

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If the bracelet still does not connect, try to reset it: press the touch button for 10 seconds until the vibration appears.

2. Setting time, date and language

By default, the Mi Band 4 syncs time to the phone, but sometimes crashes — especially when changing time zones or after resetting.

Method 1 (via annex):

1. Open Zepp Life. → Choose your bracelet → «Device profile».
2. Check the time and date item. If there is a discrepancy, click Sync.

Method 2 (on the bracelet itself):

1. Flick the bracelet screen to the right to the "More" item (three dots).
2. Select "Settings» → «Time» → «Manually set up».

Important: If the bracelet time is lost every day, it may indicate a hardware malfunction of the battery, in which case, contact the service center.

To change the language:

• 🌐 In annex: “Device profile» → «Language» → Choose from the list (Russian, English, Chinese, etc.).
• ⚠️ On the bracelet: the language changes only through the app!

Synchronized with the phone|Time zone right|Date not lost after reboot|Format 24/12 The clock corresponds to the settings of the smartphone-->

3. Set up notifications: calls, SMS messengers

One of the key features of the Mi Band 4 is call and message alerts, but by default, notifications may not arrive or duplicate. Here's how to set them up correctly:

Step 1: Allow notifications in the system:

• 🤖 On Android: “Settings» → «Annexes» → Zepp Life → «Notifications» → Enable all permissions.
• 🍎 On iPhone: “Settings» → «Notifications» → Zepp Life → Allow banners and sounds.

Step 2: Set up notifications in the app:

1. Open Zepp Life. → «Device profile» → «Notifications».
2. Turn on the “Call Notifications” and “Message Notifications” switch.
3. In the "Applications" section, select messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, etc.) from which you want to receive alerts.

Step 3: Set up the vibration and display:

• 🔊 In the application, you can select the type of vibration (short / long) and repeats for missed notifications.
• 📱 On the bracelet: In the notification settings (“More» → «Notifications) can be enabled by previewing the text (shows the first 20 characters of the message).

⚠️ Note: On iPhone notifications from third-party messengers (for example, VK Slack or Slack may not come due to iOS restrictions.The solution is to use official apps with Apple Watch support.

4. Screen personalization: dials and wallpaper

The Mi Band 4 supports interchangeable dials, but installing them has nuances.The official app offers a limited set, and third-party utilities will be required to download custom dials.

Method 1 (official dials):

1. In Zepp Life, go to Device Profile» → «Dial».
2. Choose your favorite option from the catalog (there are animated and thematic).
3. Click "Sync" - the dial will be installed on the bracelet.

Method 2 (castom dials):

• 🖼️ Download the.bin dial from trusted sources (e.g. AmazonFit).
• 📲 Use the Notify & Fitness for Mi Band (Android) or Tools & Mi Band (iOS) app to download.
• ⚠️ Not all dials are compatible with the latest firmware.

⚠️ Note: Installing unofficial dials may cause malfunctions in the bracelet. Before experimenting, back up the data via Zepp Life» → «Backup»).

Additional screen settings:

• 🔦 Brightness: "Settings" on the bracelet → «Display» → adjustment.
• ⏱️ Backlight time: 5 to 15 seconds (affects battery consumption).
• 🔄 Screen autoturn: included in bracelet settings (useful for left-handed people).

5.Tune in. NFC and contactless payments (only for the version of the NFC)

Model Mi Band 4 NFC Supports contactless payments via Mi Pay (not working in Russia) or transport card binding (for example, Troika in Moscow:

Step 1: Linking the transport card:

1. Open Zepp Life. → «Device profile» → «Transport map».
2. Choose your city (for example, Moscow, St. Petersburg).
3. Follow the instructions for linking the card "Troika" or "Planet".

Step 2: Set up payments (for China/Europe):

• 💳 Install the Mi Pay app (not available in all regions).
• 📱 Tie your bank card to Mi Pay, then sync with the bracelet.
• ⚠️ Mi Pay is not supported in Russia – use transport cards or alternative solutions (for example, linking to Google Pay via Google Pay). NFC-emulation).

Step 3: Use of NFC:

• 🚇 To pay for the fare: bring the bracelet to the turnstile (no unlocking is required).
• 🛒 For payments: double-click on the touch button, then bring it to the terminal.

⚠️ Attention: Once the bracelet settings are reset, all the associated cards are deleted, and you have to reconfigure them. NFC It may conflict with some cases – use original accessories.

6. Health monitoring: pulse, sleep and exercise

The Mi Band 4 can track heart rate, sleep quality and activity levels, depending on the right settings.

Pulse measurement setting:

• ❤️ Enable automatic measurement: "Device profile» → «Heart rate» → «Automatically” (interval: each 5/10/30 minute).
• 📊 For accurate data, wear a bracelet 2-3 cm above the wrist and tightly, but without compression.

Sleep tracking settings:

• 😴 Turn on “Sleep Monitoring” in bracelet settings.
• 🕒 Set an alarm with the function “Smart lift” (will wake up in the phase of light sleep).
• 📈 In the Zepp Life app, you can see graphs of deep / superficial sleep.

Training setup:

• 🏃 Choose the type of activity on the bracelet (running, walking, cycling, etc.) or in the application ("Workouts» → «Add»).
• 🎯 Set goals: steps, calories, exercise time.
• 📱 For the exact GPS-Track your phone with you (bracelet uses its data).

Hidden functions:

• 🔍 PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence – A score of activity on a scale from 0 to 100» → «PAI».
• 🌡️ Reminder of inactivity: If you sit for more than an hour, the bracelet vibrates.

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For maximum accuracy of the pulsemeter, wet the skin under the bracelet with water before training – this improves contact with the sensor.

7 Additional features: weather, alarm clocks, phone search

Mi Band 4 has a lot more than it looks, and here are some useful things that many people don't know about:

Weather on the bracelet:

• 🌤️ To see the forecast, flip the screen to the left before the weather widget.
• 📍 For accurate mapping in Zepp Life, allow access to geolocation.
• ⚠️ Data is updated every 3 hours or in case of forced synchronization.

Alarm clocks:

• ⏰ Set up to 10 alarm clocks in the app ("Device Profile» → «Alarm clocks»).
• 🔕 You can choose vibration or sound (on your phone).
• 😴 The function “Smart lift” analyzes the phase of sleep and wakes at the optimal time.

Phone search:

• 📱 On the bracelet: More» → «Find the phone» → The phone will make a sound (even in silent mode).
• 🔍 It only works if the phone is within Bluetooth range (~10 meters).

Music management:

• 🎵 On the bracelet you can pause and skip tracks (works with most players).
• 📱 To do this, Zepp Life must have access to player notifications.

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

Even reliable devices fail, and here are the typical problems and ways to solve them:

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet stopped turning on after the firmware update, try resetting it by holding the button for 20 seconds. If this did not help, there may have been a firmware error - you will need to reflash the bracelet through the PC (instructions are on the forums). 4PDA).

To diagnose problems, use the hidden menu of the bracelet:

1. Go to "Settings" on the bracelet.
2. 5 times quickly click on the item "About the device".
3. A menu will open with data about the battery, sensors and firmware version.

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If the bracelet doesn’t vibrate when notified, check if the phone is running Do Not Disturb or power saving for Zepp Life.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up Mi Band 4