How to set up Xiaomi Mi Band 4 smartwatch: full instruction from connection to hidden features

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular wearables even years after its release. Its combination of price, functionality and reliability makes the device relevant for beginners and experienced users. However, many face difficulties in the first setup, from connecting to the phone to customizing dials and setting notifications. In this article, we will discuss all the stages of configuration from basic to advanced, including solving typical problems.

It's important to understand that the Mi Band 4 works in conjunction with a smartphone through the Mi Fit app (or its alternatives like Zepp Life). Without it, the bracelet turns into a regular pedometer with a watch. We'll look at the settings using Android, but iPhone owners will find here useful nuances - the differences in functionality are minimal. If you just unpacked the device or decided to reconnect it after reset, this instruction will help avoid errors and unlock the full potential of the gadget.

Preparation for setting up: what to do before connecting

Before you start syncing the Mi Band 4 with your phone, follow a few preliminary steps that will save time and prevent common mistakes like not being able to find the bracelet via Bluetooth.

• 📱 Update the Mi Fit app to the latest version on Google Play or App Store.Older versions may not support new bracelet features.
• 🔋 Charge the bracelet to at least 50%. The discharged device may interrupt the connection process or not synchronize the data.
• 📲 Turn on Bluetooth and GPS smartphone. GPS You need to track your jogs accurately, even if you don’t plan on running.
• 🔒 Allow all application requests (access to contacts, notifications, location) without this, some of the functions will not be available.

Pay special attention to compatibility: Mi Band 4 officially works with Android 5.0+ iOS 10.0+. Older versions of the OS may crash if you have custom firmware (for example, MIUI Global on an unofficial device, check the stability of Bluetooth connection with other gadgets before setting up.

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used the Mi Band 3 or another Xiaomi model, remove it from the Mi Fit app before connecting the new model.

Connecting Mi Band 4 to the phone: step-by-step instructions

The connection process takes no more than 5 minutes if you follow the algorithm, and we'll take it from the Mi Fit app, but the steps are relevant for Zepp Life (formerly Amazfit).

1. Open Mi Fit and click Profile → Add the device. Select the bracelet. → Mi Smart Band 4.
2. Press the bracelet screen to unlock it. Wait for the 6-digit code to appear on the display.
3. Enter this code in the app on your phone. If the code doesn't show, reload the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds).
4. Confirm pairing in the Bluetooth system window on your smartphone. Allow access to notifications and contacts.
5. Wait until the sync is complete (usually 1-2 minutes).

If the bracelet is not present, check:

• 🔄 Restart Bluetooth on your phone.
• 📱 Make sure Mi Fit has access to geodata (on Android: Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fit → Permits → Location).
• 🔋 The bracelet must be unlocked (click on the screen to activate the display).

Check the bracelet charge (minimum 30%)

Update Mi Fit in the app store

Turn on Bluetooth and GPS on your phone

Allow all application requests (notifications, contacts, location)

Remove old devices from Mi Fit (if any)

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An important nuance for iPhone owners: on iOS notifications about calls and SMS They come with a delay of up to 5 minutes due to Apple's limitations.

Set up the main parameters: time, notifications, goals

Once connected, you need to configure the basic functions to make the bracelet work properly, starting with the most important thing: synchronizing time and personal data.

1. Synchronization of time and date

The bracelet automatically pulls up the time from the phone, but sometimes there are discrepancies.

1. Open Mi Fit and select your Mi Band 4.
2. Go to the Device Profile → Time settings.
3. Activate Auto Sync and click Sync Now.

2. Set up notifications

The bracelet vibrates when incoming calls and SMS, But you can add notifications from messengers and social media:

1. In Mi Fit, go to Notifications → Notification Management.
2. Turn on the switch next to the desired apps (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, VK).
3. Set up the Notification Style: Vibration only or with text displayed on the screen.

Limit: Mi Band 4 only displays up to 100 characters of notification text. Long messages will be cropped.

3. Setting day-to-day targets

The bracelet motivates you to move by tracking your steps, distance and calories, to set personal goals.

1. In Mi Fit, select Goals → Steps.
2. Set the number of steps you want (8000 by default).
3. Similarly, set goals for weight and sleep.

Calls and SMS

Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)

Social media (VK, Instagram)

Mail (Gmail, Yandex)

Nothing set up.

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Installation of dials: where to download and how to change

One of the big things about the Mi Band 4 is that you can change faces, and the standard ones get boring, but there are thousands of free and paid designs on the web, and let's figure out how to install them.

1.Official dials in Mi Fit

The app has a built-in gallery with dozens of options:

1. Open the Mi Fit and select your bracelet.
2. Go to the dials.
3. Choose your favorite design and click Install.
4. Confirm synchronization – a new dial will appear on the bracelet in 10-20 seconds.

Third-party dials: instruction

To install custom dials you will need:

• 📱 Notify & Fitness for Mi Band (Android) or Tools & Mi Band (IOS).
• 🌐 Websites with dials: MiBandFaces.com, AmazfitWatchFaces.com.

Installation algorithm:

1. Download the dial file (.bin) from a trusted site.
2. Open Notify & Fitness, go to Dials → Imports.
3. Select the downloaded file and wait for synchronization.
4. On the bracelet, press the screen, select More → Change the dial.

⚠️ Warning: Insufficient installation of third-party dials can cause the bracelet to freeze. Before experimenting, check for feedback on a particular design on forums (for example, for example, for a specific design, 4PDA or XDA Developers).

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Before installing a third-party dial, back up the current one through Notify & Fitness, which will help you quickly restore your workability when you crash.

Setting up sleep and pulse tracking

The Mi Band 4 can analyze sleep phases and measure your heart rate automatically, but by default, some functions are disabled to save charge, and let's figure out how to activate and adjust them.

1. Sleep monitoring

To keep track of your sleep:

1. In Mi Fit go to Profile → Sleep settings.
2. Activate the option of Sleep Tracking.
3. Set Sensitivity to Medium (high may falsely fix sleep during the day).
4. Switch on a smart alarm if you want to wake up in light sleep.

For accuracy:

• 🛏️ Wear a bracelet on a non-working arm (usually the left arm).
• 📵 Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode on the bracelet before bedtime.
• 🔋 Charge the device to 100% in the evening – this will eliminate the shutdown at night.

Pulse measurement

Automatic pulse measurement is disabled by default to enable:

1. In Mi Fit, select the Device Profile → Monitoring of heart rate.
2. Activate Automatic Measurement and set the interval (30 minutes recommended).
3. Enable the High Pulse Warning (threshold: 120 beats/min).

⚠️ Attention: Frequent pulse measurements (every 5-10 minutes) greatly reduce the bracelet's operating time, optimal balance - an interval of 30 minutes or manually start the measurement as necessary.

Hidden features of Mi Band 4: what does the bracelet, what is not written in the instructions

In addition to the standard features, the Mi Band 4 hides some useful features that not all users know about.

1. Music management

The bracelet can switch tracks and adjust the volume on the phone:

• 🎵 Turn on music on your smartphone.
• On the bracelet, swipe right across the screen to open the control panel.
• Touch the icons ▶️/⏸ (pause/reproduction) or 🔊 (volume).

2. Phone search

If you lose your smartphone, the bracelet will help you find it:

1. On Mi Band 4, swipe right to the control panel.
2. Touch the icons 📱 (phone-search).
3. The phone will give a loud signal, even if there is a silent mode.

3. Quick responses to messages (Android)

On Android, you can customize template responses to notifications:

1. In Mi Fit, go to Notifications → Quick Answers.
2. Add up to 10 templates (e.g., "I'll answer later", "In a meeting").
3. When receiving a message on the bracelet, swipe left and select the answer.

4.Do not disturb mode

Disables all notifications and vibrations:

• On the bracelet, swipe right to the control panel.
• Touch the icons 🔔 (Do not disturb" regime").
• To automatically turn on the schedule, configure it in Mi Fit (Profile) → Don't disturb).

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The hidden features only work when you are actively connected to your phone via Bluetooth. If the bracelet is off, music, phone search and quick answers will not be available.

Solving Typical Problems with Mi Band 4

Even with such a reliable device, failures happen, and we've collected the most common problems and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods helped, try to reset the bracelet to the factory settings:

1. In Mi Fit, select a Profile. → Untie the device.
2. Confirm removal.
3. Reconnect the bracelet as you did when you first set it up.

⚠️ Warning: Reset removes all data from the bracelet, including activity history. Pre-sync data with Mi Fit so you don't lose statistics.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions