Setup of the Xiaomi track: from synchronization to advanced features

Xiaomi smart wristbands and watches have long ceased to be just accessories for athletes. Today, these are full-fledged gadgets that monitor health, control a smart home and even replace bank cards. But for the Xiaomi track (as the Mi Band fitness bracelets and Xiaomi Watch are popularly called), it needs to work at full capacity, it needs to be properly configured. Without this, you risk just a beautiful accessory with minimal functionality.

Many users experience problems already at the connection stage: the bracelet does not sync with the smartphone, does not show notifications or quickly discharges, most often due to incorrect settings in the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) or incompatible versions of the firmware. In this article, we will discuss the step-by-step setting of the Xiaomi track – from basic synchronization to hidden functions that are not written in the official instructions.

We will pay special attention to the power consumption setting for Mi Band models. 7/8 watch S2 — These gadgets support the screen always on, but with the wrong parameters can discharge for the screen. 12 hours instead of promised 15 You will also learn how to circumvent regional restrictions (e.g., no regional restrictions). NFC In some countries) and enable features that Xiaomi by default hides from users.

1. Preparation for setting up: what to do before connecting

Before you start syncing, make sure your smartphone and bracelet are ready to go, and problems often arise from small things like a dead battery, outdated firmware, or conflict with other applications.

First, check device compatibility. Mi Band bracelets (except the very first models) work with Android. 6.0+ iOS 10.0+. For smart watches Xiaomi Watch S1/S2 Android required 8.0+ iOS 12.0+. If your phone is older, some features may not be available.

Second, download the official appendix:

• 📱 For the Mi Band. 3/4/5/6/7/8 — Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit) from Google Play or App Store
• ⌚ For the Xiaomi Watch S1/S2 — Xiaomi Wear (Android only) or Mi Fitness (iOS only)
• ⚠️ Do not use third-party apps like Notify for Mi Band or Tools & Mi Band in the first stage - they may conflict with official software.

Third, upgrade the bracelet firmware to the latest version, which is especially important for the Mi Band 8 and the Watch. S2, where new functions are provided, for example, SpO₂ In a dream or 120 sports modes) appear only after updates. You can check the firmware version in the bracelet menu: Settings → About the device → Firmware version.

⚠️ Note: If you bought the bracelet in China (suffix version) CN), Some features may be blocked for other regions, such as the Mi Band 7 Pro. CN Does not support Russian without manual requesting.

2. Synchronization of the bracelet with a smartphone: step-by-step instructions

The connection process is the same for most models, but there are nuances for the Mi Band 8 and Watch. S2, where Bluetooth 5.2 support and accelerated sync are added:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and allow the Mi Fitness app to access:

• 📍 Geodane (for accurate tracking of jogging)
• 📱 Notifications (to see) SMS and bracelet ringing)
• 🔋 Optimize the battery (otherwise, the connection will break)

2. Launch the app and click Add Device. Select your model from the list. For Mi Band 8 and Watch S2 may require scanning QR-bracelet.

3. When the bracelet vibrates, confirm the pairing on the phone. If the device is not located:

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds)
• 📵 Turn it off. VPN Proxies can block Xiaomi servers
• 🔌 Bring the bracelet closer to the phone (maximum 10 cm)

4. Once the app is successfully connected, it will offer to update the firmware. Don't refuse - new versions fix synchronization errors and add features. For example, Mi Band 7 has support for Google Assistant after upgrading to 1.10.5.0.

⚠️ Note: If you have an iPhone, go to Settings after you connect. → Bluetooth and manually allow notifications for the Mi Fitness app. Without this, the bracelet won't vibrate when calling.

3. Set up the main parameters: time, notifications, pedometer

Once synchronized, you need to configure the basic functions, and let's start with the time display, and by default, the bracelet shows the time in a 24-hour format, but you can change that.

1. Open Mi Fitness. → Choose your bracelet → Screen settings
2. Press the time format and select 12 hours (AM/PM)
3. For the Xiaomi Watch S2 You can also turn on the screen always on (but this will reduce the time to work). 3-5 days)

Now, we'll set up the notifications. By default, the bracelet vibrates when you call in and SMS, But you can add messengers:

• 📩 In Mi Fitness, go to Notifications → Management of notifications
• 🔽 Turn on switches for WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and other apps
• 🔕 For Mi Band 8, set up Quiet Mode on schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00)

The most important function is the pedometer, so that the data is accurate:

1. In Mi Fitness go to Profile → Personal data
2. Specify the exact weight, height and length of the step (measured manually: walk 10 meters and count the steps)
3. For the Xiaomi Watch S2 Turn on Activity Auto Determination in Training Settings

Critical error of many users: incorrectly specified step length leads to overestimation or underestimation of data on the Internet. 20-30%. For example, when you grow up. 175 standard length — 70-75 see, not 60 See how often you default to.

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If the bracelet counts steps while riding a car or a bicycle, calibrate the motion sensor. → Sensors. → Calibrate the pedometer and walk 20 steps with your phone in your hand.

4. Advanced functions: sleep monitoring, pulse, SpO₂

Modern bracelets Xiaomi can track sleep phases, blood oxygen levels (SpO₂) But by default, many of these functions are turned off to save battery life:

For sleep monitoring:

• 😴 In Mi Fitness, go to Son → Sleep settings
• 🔄 Enable Auto-Sleep Tracking and Deep Analysis (the latter available only for Mi Band) 7/8 watch S2)
• ⏰ Set a Sleep Purpose (recommended) 7-9 Alarm clock by phases of sleep (awakening in the light phase)

For measurement SpO₂ (oxygenation):

1. In the application, select Profile → The device → Settings → Monitoring SpO₂
2. Enable Automatic Sleep Measurement (Available for Mi Band) 6/7/8 watch S2)
3. For manual measurement on the bracelet, select SpO₂ On the menu and hold your hand still for 30 seconds

Stress Tracking (only available for Mi Band) 7/8 watch S2):

• 🧘 Turn on Stress Monitoring in Bracelet Settings
• 📊 Check the schedule in the Stress section of the app – values above 70 indicate high voltage levels
• 🔕 Set up high stress notifications in Settings → Health notices

5. adjusting sports regimes and GPS

Xiaomi bracelets support up to 150 sports modes (in Mi Band 8 and Watch) S2), But by default, only the basics are turned on:

1.In Mi Fitness, go to Training → My sports

2. Click Add and select from the list (e.g. Swimming, Yoga or Cycling)

3. For the Watch. S2 You can also set Autopause (suspend training when stopping) and Voice prompts here.

For accurate tracking of jogging, use GPS. Mi Band bracelets (except Mi Band 7 Pro and 8 Pro) do not have a built-in bracelet. GPS, That's why they use Connected. GPS (connection GPS Make it work:

• 📱 Enable geolocation on your phone (high accuracy)
• 🏃 In the training settings, select Tracking the route
• 🔄 Keep your phone with you while jogging (in your pocket or on your hand)

For the Xiaomi Watch S2 (built-in GPS):

• 🛰️ Enable Independent. GPS clock-setting
• 🔋 Keep in mind that this reduces the operating time from 12 to 7 hours when used actively.
• 📊 After training, the route can be exported to Strava or Google Fit.

⚠️ WARNING: If you run in a forest or city with tall buildings, GPS You can lose a signal. In this case, use Treadmill mode, which tracks distance by step, not by coordinate.

6. Battery Optimization: How to Prolong Bracelet Performance

Official data on autonomy is often overstated. 8 when used actively, it works 7-10 days, not 16, to extend the working hours as stated:

For all models:

• 🔋 Turn off the screen (saves up to 40% of charge)
• 🔔 Reduce the frequency of notifications (leave only calls and SMS)
• 🌙 Turn on Sleep Mode at Night (turns off all sensors except pulse)

For the Mi Band. 7/8 watch S2:

• ⏱️ Set a pulse interval every 10 minutes instead of every minute.
• 🛌 Turn it off. SpO₂ In a dream, if medical monitoring is not required)
• 📵 Use the Flight Mode on the bracelet unless notifications are needed

For the Xiaomi Watch S2:

• 🖥️ Turn off the screen (saves up to 50% of charge)
• 🎨 Use dials without animation (e.g. Classic Digital)
• 🔄 Update your firmware only with Wi-Fi, not mobile data

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The most effective way to keep the bracelet running is to turn off the screen that's always on and reduce the heart rate. +65% autonomy with minimal loss of functionality.

7. Hidden functions and life hacks for advanced users

Many of Xiaomi’s bracelet features are undocumented, but can be useful.

🔹 Managing music:

• 🎵 On the Mi Band. 7/8 watch S2 You can switch tracks and adjust the volume directly from the bracelet.
• 🔊 To do this, in Mi Fitness, enable Music Management in the notification settings

🔹 Quick Answers to Messages (Android Only):

• ✍️ In Mi Fitness, go to Notifications → Quick answers
• 📝 Add templates like “I’ll call you back,” “OK,” “I’m busy right now»
• 🔄 On the bracelet, when notifying, swipe left and select the answer.

🔹 NNFC Payment for the Mi Band 7 Pro, 8 Pro and Watch S2):

• 💳 In Mi Fitness, select NFC → Add a map
• 🏦 Mir, Mastercard and Visa are supported (but not all banks are supported)
• ⚠️ Russia may need to change region in bracelet settings to China (risk of loss of warranty)

🔹 Hidden dials:

• 🎨 In Mi Fitness, click on the current dial → More. → Online
• 🔍 Enter hidden or secret in search – undocumented designs will appear
• 🖼️ For the Watch. S2 You can download custom dials through Amazfit Watch Faces

🔹 Do Not Disturb on Schedule:

• 🔔 In the bracelet settings, turn on the "Do Not Disturb" mode"
• ⏰ Set a schedule (for example, from 22:00 to 8:00)
• 🔕 This mode turns off all notifications and vibrations, except the alarm clock.

8. Solving common problems

Even after you set it up correctly, you can still get errors. Here's how to fix them:

🔸 The bracelet is not synchronized:

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the button for 10 seconds)
• 📱 In the phone, clear the cache of the Mi Fitness app (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Memory. → Clear the cache)
• 🔗 Disable and reconnect the bracelet in Bluetooth settings

🔸 Battery discharges fast:

• 🔋 Check which features are active (turn off unnecessary ones in Settings) → Energy consumption)
• 🌡️ Avoid overheating or hypothermia of the bracelet (optimal temperature: 0)°C - 45°S)
• 🔄 If the battery goes down in a day - reset the bracelet to factory settings

🔸 Inaccurate pedometer data:

• 👟 Recalibrate the sensor (walk 20 steps with your phone in your hand)
• 📏 Make sure the step length is correctly indicated in the profile
• 🚶 Wear the bracelet on the non-dominant hand (for right-handers - on the left, and vice versa)

🔸 Notifications are not working:

• 🔔 In Mi Fitness, check if notifications are included for specific applications.
• 📵 On iPhone, manually allow notifications for Mi Fitness in iOS settings
• 🔄 Reconnect the bracelet to the phone

🔸 The bracelet does not define sleep:

• 😴 Make sure that Auto-Sleep Tracking is enabled
• ⏰ Go to bed at the same time (bracelet learns from your habits)
• 🔋 Charge the bracelet before bedtime (at low charge, some sensors turn off)

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet gets worse after the firmware update (for example, overheats or discharges quickly), roll back to the previous version. To do this, in Mi Fitness, click on the firmware version 10 times - the rollback option will appear.

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