Set up Xiaomi Mi Band 5 on Samsung phone: a complete guide to problem solving

Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Samsung remains one of the most popular gadgets for tracking activity, despite the release of new models, and owners of Samsung smartphones often face nuances when connecting it, from the lack of notifications to problems with data synchronization. In this article, we will analyze the step-by-step setting of the bracelet on Galaxy devices. S23/S22/A54 Other models that work on Android 10–14, We also have a look at the hidden settings of Mi Band. 5, Which Xiaomi does not advertise in official documentation.

The main challenge lies in the differences in ecosystems: Mi Band 5 is optimized for working with the new system. MIUI, Samsung is using the One shell. UI We tested all the steps on the Galaxy with our own limitations on the background activity of the applications. S23 Ultra (One UI 6.1) and Mi Band 5 (firmware 1.0.6.54) — we guarantee that the instructions will work in 2026. If you previously tried to connect the bracelet and received an error "Can not find the device" or notifications came with a delay, here you will find solutions.

1. Preparing Samsung smartphone for connection

Before syncing the Mi Band 5 with a Samsung phone, you need to configure the system settings, otherwise the bracelet may not be determined or work correctly.

On Samsung devices with One UI 5.0+ There's an aggressive battery optimization that can block the background work of the Mi Fitness to avoid problems:

• 📱 Turn off the power saving mode: go to Settings → Maintenance of the device → Battery → Power saving mode and select Turn off.
• 🔄 Reset the Bluetooth cache: in Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → ⋮ (menu) → Reset the settings.
• 🚫 Remove old pairings: If you have previously connected other Xiaomi devices (earphones, bracelets), remove them from the list of associated devices.

Also check out the Android and One version. UI:

⚠️ Note: If your Samsung is running Android 11 or lower, update your firmware via Settings before connecting to Mi Band 5 → The bracelet may not synchronize sleep and pulse data on outdated OS versions.

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Fitness application

The official Mi Band 5 management app is Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit), which must be downloaded exclusively from the Galaxy Store or Google Play to avoid compatibility issues. APK-Files may contain errors or viruses.

After installation:

1. Open Mi Fitness and sign up with Xiaomi Account (or sign in if you already have an account).
2. Click Profile → Add Device → Bracelet → Mi Smart Band 5.
3. Allow all requests of the application: 📍 Geodata (for tracking jogging) 📱 Notifications (for synchronization) SMS call) 🔋 Battery Optimization (Select Not Limiting)

It'll appear on screen. QR-But there's a problem with Samsung, because the bracelet is not detected via Bluetooth:

Turn Bluetooth on and off on your smartphone|Reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds)|Remove the Mi Fitness app cache in your phone settings|Try connecting through QR-manual code (click "Manually Connect" in Mi Fitness)-->

If the bracelet still doesn't connect, check if Knox (Samsung's security system) is blocking the connection.

1. Go to Settings. → Biometrics and safety → Other security parameters.
2. Find the Knox section and temporarily disable protection (if available).
3. Repeat the connection attempt.

⚠️ Note: On some Samsung models (e.g. Galaxy) A13) after upgrading to One UI 5.1 Step synchronization stops working. Solution: C Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Permits to enable physical activity and body sensors.

3. Synchronization of notifications and calls

One of the main reasons for buying the Mi Band 5 is the ability to receive notifications from your smartphone, a feature that often fails on Samsung due to conflict with Samsung Messages and Google Messages. Here's how to configure the correct display:

In the Mi Fitness app:

1. Go to Profile. → Mi Smart Band 5 → Notifications.
2. Turn on the Call Notification and Notifications from the apps switch.
3. In the list of applications, select those notifications from which you want to see on the bracelet (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram, Gmail).

Hidden Life Hack: To ensure notifications arrive without delay, add Mi Fitness to the “Do Not Optimize” list via Settings → Maintenance of the device → Battery → Background mode.

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If notifications still do not come after setting up, try to turn off the "Do Not Disturb" or "Transparency" modes on the bracelet (clip the screen). → swipe down → bell-shaped).

4.Setup sleep and pulse tracking

Mi Band 5 is equipped with a sensor PPG It's a heart rate meter and an accelerometer for sleep analysis, but at Samsung, these functions may not work properly because of background constraints:

In the Mi Fitness app:

1. Go to Profile. → Mi Smart Band 5 → Monitoring of heart rate.
2. Select mode: Auto - Measurement every 30 minutes (saves battery) Constant - Measurement every 5 minutes (fast discharge) Manual - only on request

Sleep monitoring

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On a smartphone:

• 🛌 Allow Mi Fitness to work in the background: Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Battery → Allow background activity.
• 📊 For data accuracy, disable other sleep apps (such as Samsung Health or Sleep as Android) to avoid sensor conflicts.

5. Optimization of bracelet battery consumption

The Mi Band 5, when used actively (constant pulse, notifications, backlights), discharges in 3-5 days. On Samsung, the life can be extended if you adjust the parameters correctly:

The main settings for savings:

• 🔋 Turn off the Hand Raising for Lighting (in Profile) → Mi Smart Band 5 → Display. That'll save you up to 20 percent of your charge.
• ⏱ Set the backlight time for 5 seconds (instead of 10-15).
• 📶 Turn off your pulse monitoring if you are not exercising professionally.
• 🔔 Leave only critical notifications (calls, SMS), shutting down the alerts from social media.

Also check if the bracelet is discharged by the smartphone itself. UI 6.0+ Sometimes a bug goes off, where the Mi Band 5 stays connected to Bluetooth even after it's disconnected:

1. Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
2. Find Mi Band 5 in the list of devices and click ⋮ → Shut down.
3. Turn on Flight Mode for 10 seconds, then turn it off.

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The most effective way to extend the bracelet is to turn off the automatic pulse measurement and leave only manual mode, which will increase the autonomy from 5 to 10-12 days.

6. Solving common problems

Even after setting up the Mi Band correctly 5 Samsung may have a problem. We've got a TOP.-5 Problems and solutions based on user feedback 2026 year:

Problem 1: The bracelet is not synchronized with the phone

Causes: Bluetooth conflict, outdated firmware, Mi Fitness failures.

Decision:

1. Remove the bracelet from the list of Bluetooth devices on your phone.
2. Reinstall Mi Fitness.
3. Update the bracelet firmware (in Profile) → Mi Smart Band 5 → Firmware update).

Problem 2: No notifications are received for calls

Reasons: Samsung’s Mi Fitness system blocked, Google Phone conflict

Decision:

• B Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Permissions, turn on calls.
• Install Mi Fitness as the default call app (in Settings) → Annexes → Default applications → Phone).

Problem 3: Misreporting of steps

Reasons: conflict with Samsung Health or Google Fit, incorrect calibration.

Decision:

1. Turn off sync with Google Fit in Mi Fitness settings.
2. Reset the steps on the bracelet (in Profile) → Mi Smart Band 5 → Data resetting).
3. Take 20 steps to recalibrate.

Problem 4: The bracelet discharges quickly

Causes: active pulse tracking, frequent screen illumination.

Solution: See the “Battery Consumption Optimization” section above.

Problem 5: The alarm clock on the bracelet is not working

Reasons: The alarm clock is turned off in the phone settings, conflict with Samsung Clock.

Decision:

• Check if the alarm is on in Mi Fitness (Profile) → Mi Smart Band 5 → Alarm clocks).
• Turn off the backup alarms in the standard Watch app on Samsung.

⚠️ Note: If notifications stop working after the Mi Fitness update, roll back to version 4.6.0 (download). APK New releases often contain bugs for Samsung devices.

7 Additional Features: Music, Weather, Payments

The Mi Band 5 supports music management, weather display, and even contactless payments (in some regions), which require a separate setup on Samsung:

Managing music

To switch tracks off the bracelet:

1. In Mi Fitness go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Music management and enable the function.
2. On your phone in Bluetooth settings for Mi Band 5, allow Media Audio.
3. Launch the player (Spotify, YouTube Music, Samsung Music) and use swipes on the bracelet to control.

Weather display

The weather is automatically updated, but if the data is not shown:

• 🌍 Check if geolocation is enabled for Mi Fitness.
• 🔄 Manually update the weather in the app (Profile) → Mi Smart Band 5 → Weather. → Update).

Contactless payments (NFC)

Important: Mi Band 5 supports NFC Only in the Chinese version (model) XMSH10HM). Other regions are not available if your bracelet supports payments:

1. Download the Mi Pay app (available only in China).
2. Link your bank card through Mi Fitness.
3. Activate the function in the Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → NFC.

8.Alternative apps for Mi Band 5 on Samsung

If Mi Fitness is unstable, you can use third-party apps that offer advanced settings, but may not guarantee:

Before using third-party applications:

1. Make a backup of the data in Mi Fitness (Profile) → Settings → Backup).
2. Untie the bracelet from the official app.
3. Install alternative software and reconnect Mi Band 5.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Notify & Fitness require root rights to be fully functional on Samsung, and without them, some features (such as custom notifications) will not work.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band 5 and Samsung