Xiaomi Mi Band 4: Full bracelet setup from connectivity to hidden features

Xiaomi Mi Band 4

all stages of adjustment

The main advantage of the Mi Band 4 is AMOLED-It's a touchscreen that was not available in previous models, but without the right setup, you can't use half of the power of the touchscreen, and we'll show you how to avoid common mistakes (like why the bracelet doesn't vibrate when you're notified) and optimize the battery. How to return the factory settings if something went wrong.

If you just purchased the bracelet or want to reinstall it from scratch, this is the guide for you. All steps are tested on the latest versions of the firmware and the Mi app. Fit/Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit) will focus on iOS compatibility and Bluetooth issues that arise in the future. 30% user-user.

Preparation for setting up: what to do before turning on the bracelet

Before you start connecting, make sure you have everything you need, and many people skip this step and then they encounter synchronization errors or quick discharge.

Download the Zepp Life app (App) Store/Google Play)|Charge the bracelet to 100% (minimum 2 hour)|Enable Bluetooth and geolocation on your smartphone|Make sure your phone is compatible (Android) 5.0+/iOS 10.0+)|Prepare a Xiaomi account (or create a new one)-->

Pay special attention to the operating system version. Mi Band 4 officially supports Android 5.0 and later, as well as iOS 10.0+. Older devices may have trouble syncing sleep or heart rate data. If you have an iPhone, check the permissions for the Zepp Life app in your privacy settings beforehand – without access to Notifications and Motion Sensors, the bracelet will not display incoming calls.

Another important thing is charging. The bracelet comes with a special magnetic connector cable. Don't use third-party chargers with voltages higher than 5V, which can knock the battery out. The full charging cycle takes about 2 hours, but within 30 minutes the bracelet will be ready for initial setup. The charging indicator (red LED) should burn constantly — if it flashes, check the density of the contacts.

Installation of the application and create a Xiaomi account

The official Mi Band 4 management app is called Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit), which can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. Avoid third-party sources, because modified versions with viruses are common.

1. Account registration: When you first start up, the app will prompt you to sign in through your existing Xiaomi, Google, Facebook account or create a new one. If you already have a Mi Account (for example, for a Xiaomi smartphone), use it – this will make it easier to sync data between devices.

2. App permissions. On Android, you must manually allow access to:

• 📱 Notifications (to display calls and messages on the bracelet)
• 📍 Geolocation (for accurate jogging tracking)
• 🏃 Physical activity (synchronization with Google) Fit/Apple Health)
• 📶 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (for firmware updates)

On the iPhone, the path will be this: Settings → Zepp Life → Notifications → Without these permissions, the bracelet will not be able to show incoming messages from WhatsApp, Telegram or standard SMS.

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If after setting up notifications do not come to the bracelet, restart the smartphone and check whether their power saving mode blocks.

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

Now, to the most important step, pairing the bracelet with your smartphone, follow the instructions carefully to avoid synchronization errors:

Step 1. Turn on Mi Band 4 by clicking on the touch button below the screen. The Mi logo will appear on the display, then the main screen with time (if time is not displayed, the bracelet is discharged).

Step 2.In the Zepp Life app, click Profile → Add the device → Bracelet → Mi Smart Band 4 will start searching for available devices.

Step 3: When the bracelet appears on the list, tap it. The bracelet screen will show a 4-digit code -- compare it to the code in the app. If they match, confirm the connection.

Step 4: Wait until sync is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes) at which point, do not turn off Bluetooth or close the application.

Once successfully connected, the app will offer to update the bracelet firmware. Always agree to an update - new versions fix synchronization errors and add features (for example, support for new dials).

Set up the main parameters: time, notifications, pulse

Now that the bracelet is connected, we can start personalizing, and let's start with the most important settings that affect everyday use.

1. Time synchronization. The default bracelet takes time from the phone, but sometimes there are discrepancies.

1. Open the Zepp Life app.
2. Go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Device Settings → Date and time.
3. Activate Auto Sync or press Sync Now.

2. Set up notifications, so that the bracelet vibrates when incoming calls and messages:

• 📞 Enable Call Notifications in the bracelet settings.
• 💬 For messages, select apps (such as WhatsApp, Viber) in the Notification Management section.
• 🔔 Set up a silent mode on a schedule (good for sleep).

3. Heart rate monitoring. Mi Band 4 can measure your heart rate automatically, but by default, this feature is disabled to save battery.

1. Go to Profile. → Mi Smart Band 4 → Monitoring of heart rate.
2. Select Auto mode and set the interval (every 30 minutes is recommended).
3. Activate high/low pulse notifications.

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Automatic pulse monitoring reduces the bracelet's life by 20 to 30 percent. If the battery is running out too quickly, set a 1 hour interval or turn off the auto.

Remember that the accuracy of the measurement depends on the density of the wrist bracelet. For best results, wear it 2-3 fingers above the wrist bone and tighten the strap so that there is no gap between the skin and the sensor.

Personalization: dials, widgets and gestures

One of the key benefits of the Mi Band 4 is that it can change dials and adjust the information that's displayed, and here's how to do it as efficiently as possible:

Install dials: Zepp Life offers more than 50 free dials, as well as the ability to download custom dials via third-party services (e.g. Amazfit Watch Faces) to change the dial:

• 🎨 Open Profile. → Mi Smart Band 4 → Dials.
• 🔍 Choose your favorite design and click Install.
• 📲 Sync changes with the bracelet (may take up to 1 minute).

Customize widgets: You can add widgets on the main screen of the bracelet for quick access to functions:

• 🏃 Steps – mapping progress by goals.
• ❤️ Pulse – a rapid measurement of heart rhythm.
• 🌙 Sleep - data on the last dream.
• 🔋 Battery - Bracelet charge level.

To change the order of widgets, go to Device Settings → Bracelet screen → Widgets.

3.Gestural control.Mi Band 4 supports multiple gestures for convenience:

• 👆 Raising your hand – turning on the screen (you can turn off to save battery).
• 🔄 Double touch – moving to the next screen.
• 🚫 Pressing a button – locking the screen (useful during sleep).

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If the bracelet screen turns on too often (for example, when you wave your hand), turn off the Raise function to wake up in the display settings.

Battery Optimization: How to Prolong Bracelet Performance

The average lifetime of the Mi Band 4 on a single charge is 15-20 days, but when used actively (constant pulse monitoring, notifications) it is reduced to 7-10 days.

Another effective way to save charge is to turn off unnecessary notifications, for example, if you do not use the bracelet to monitor your workouts, turn off automatic activity recognition (Settings). → Physical activity → Auto-recognition. This will reduce the number of background processes.

What to do if the bracelet discharges in 2-3 days?

• 🔋 Faulty battery (if the bracelet is more than 2 years old).
• 📱 Constant sync with your phone (check Zepp Life background activity).
• 🌡️ Extreme temperatures (wear a bracelet when you are in the air) +10°C +40°C).

Resetting settings and troubleshooting

If the bracelet has started to glitches (does not synchronize data, does not respond to touch, shows the wrong time), first try a soft reset:

1. Open Bluetooth Settings on your phone and forget the Mi Band 4 device.
2. In the Zepp Life app, remove the bracelet from your profile.
3. Reset the bracelet (press the button for 10 seconds before vibration).
4. Repeat the connection process from scratch.

If the soft reset didn’t help, perform a full reset to factory settings:

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → Additionally. → Reset (or press the button for 15 seconds).
2. Confirm the action on the bracelet screen.
3. After resetting, the bracelet will reset and be ready for a new setup.

Common mistakes and their solutions:

1. Install an older version of the Zepp Life app (e.g. 4.6.0).

2. Connect via another device (e.g., a tablet).

3. Reset network settings on the phone (Settings) → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth).-->

⚠️ Attention! A full reset will remove all data from the bracelet, including your training and sleep history. If you care about this information, pre-export it to the Zepp Life app. → Export of data).

If the bracelet does not respond to touch, check:

• 🧼 Screen cleanliness (dirty or sweat can block the sensor).
• 🔋 Charge level (at a charge below 5% the screen may not work).
• 🛠️ Physical damage (cracks, dents).

Hidden features of Mi Band 4 that you didn’t know about

Even experienced users are not always aware of the full capabilities of the Mi Band 4, here are some useful tips that will make using the bracelet even more convenient:

1. Music control. The bracelet can switch tracks and adjust the volume on the phone.

• 🎵 Turn on the player on your phone (for example, Spotify or Yandex Music).
• 🔄 Flick the bracelet screen left to the Music widget.
• 🎧 Use swipes to switch tracks and a button to pause/play.

2. Search for the phone. If you lost your smartphone, the bracelet will help you find it:

• 📱 On the bracelet, go to the additional → Find the phone.
• 🔊 The phone will start to emit a loud signal (even if it is silent).

3. Alarm clock with vibration. The bracelet can wake you with a quiet vibration without disturbing others:

• ⏰ In the Zepp Life app, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Alarm clocks.
• ➕ Add a new alarm clock and select the days of the week.
• 🔕 Set the type of alert Vibration.

4. Do not disturb mode. Useful for sleep or important meetings:

• 🌙 On the bracelet: Settings → Don't disturb.
• ⏱️ Select a time period or activate manually.

5. Weather display. The bracelet can show a forecast for 3 days:

• 🌦️ In the application, enable the Weather widget in the screen settings.
• 📍 Make sure Zepp Life has access to geolocation.

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Music management only works with selected apps (e.g., doesn’t support Apple Music on iPhone) and a full list of compatible players can be found at Zepp Life.

⚠️ Attention! Some hidden features (like managing your phone's camera) may not work on iOS due to operating system limitations.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions