The popular Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is widely regarded as one of the best fitness trackers of its time, combining affordable price and wide-ranging functionality. The device’s original configuration unlocks its full potential, turning a simple pedometer into a smart health assistant. Many users underestimate the importance of detailed tuning, missing useful monitoring features.
The process of activating the gadget does not require deep technical knowledge, but has its nuances, especially when working with Android and iOS operating systems. Correct pairing is the foundation for the stable operation of all subsequent modules. Errors at the start can lead to problems with data synchronization or battery discharge.
In this article, we will take a look at every step, from unpacking to fine-tuning notifications and screens, and learn how to avoid typical errors and make the device work exactly as you want it to, and it will only take a few minutes to get ready if you follow the algorithm.
Preparation for first on and charging
Before starting use, you need to make sure that the device battery has sufficient charge. Although gadgets are often sold with a partial charge, prolonged storage in the warehouse could drain the battery.
It uses a special cable that comes with the package, or a universal docking station. The charge indicator on the capsule screen will only light up after you correctly combine the contacts on the back with the projections of the charger. If there is no glow, try changing the angle of the capsule slightly.
It is important not to overheat the device while charging and use power supplies with a current of no more than 1 Amp. Using powerful (fast) charging from smartphones can damage the tracker's power controller.The optimal time for a full charge is about 1 hour.
- 🔋 Remove the tracker from the silicone strap by pressing on the convex part from below.
- ⚡ Combine the golden contacts on the back with the pins of the charging cable.
- 🔌 Connect. USB-connector to the computer port or smartphone power adapter.
- 👀 Make sure that the battery icon or percentage of charge appears on the screen.
⚠️ Warning: Do not leave the device on charge overnight or for more than 2 hours after the battery is fully filled, this may shorten the life of the lithium polymer battery.
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If the tracker has been lying idle for a long time and does not respond to charging, leave it on the cable for 15-20 minutes - a deep discharge takes time to "rock" the battery.
Installation of the application and pairing with the phone
The main control center for Mi Band 4 is a mobile application. For users from CIS countries and Europe, the Mi Fit application (now renamed Zepp Life) remains the most relevant application, although support is also provided through Mi Fitness.
The account registration process requires specifying the region that must correspond to your location for the servers to work correctly. After creating a profile, you need to turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.
The app will ask for permission to access geolocation, contacts and notifications. Without these permissions, data synchronization and wrist messaging won't work. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm all security requests.
When the app finds the device, a vibration signal will appear on the tracker screen and you'll be asked to confirm the pairing. Click the tick icon on the bracelet screen. The process of installing additional components can take a couple of minutes.
- 📱 Download the Zepp Life (Mi Fit) app from the official store.
- 📝 Register by specifying the correct region and date of birth.
- 🔍 Click Add Device and select Mi Band 4 from the list.
- ✅ Confirm (conjugation) with vibration on the wrist.
⚠️ Warning: If it takes too long to find a device, reboot Bluetooth on your phone or shut down and run the app completely.
Setting up the language and interface
One of the first tasks after connecting is to localize the interface. By default, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 can display menus in English or Chinese. To change the language, you need to set the language of the smartphone system in Russian, or you need to choose Russian in the settings of the application itself.
The tracker interface is minimal, but the logic of switching screens is intuitively clear: swipes up and down change functions, and pressing the button returns or activates the selected one. Adapting the menu to yourself makes using the gadget much more comfortable.
You can choose the order of the cards in the app, you can remove unnecessary widgets, like weather or pressure, if you don't need them, and highlight your pulse or your steps, which makes it easier to access basic information.
The Secret Interface Language
The language pack loads automatically when synchronized, and if you have characters left on the bracelet after changing the language in the application, try reloading the tracker through the app menu, which will update the fonts and text resources.
- 🌐 Install Russian in your smartphone system.
- 🔄 Open the bracelet profile in the application and find the language settings.
- 📲 Perform data synchronization to load the language packet.
- 🎛️ Edit the order of displaying widgets by swipes.
Set up notifications and calls
Notifications are one of the most popular features of the Mi Band 4. The device can broadcast messages from WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, as well as incoming calls. To activate, you need to give the application access to notifications on Android or iOS.
There's a separate "Application Notifications" section on the app menu, where you can flexibly configure which programs you want to receive signals from on your wrist, and the overload of notifications can quickly drain the battery and irritate it with constant vibration.
Content filtering allows you to hide the text of a message if you are in a public place, leaving only the sender's name, and you can also set the vibration when you call: you can choose "Only when the phone is silent" or constant vibration.
☑️ Set-up of notifications
It is worth remembering that for notifications to work, the Zepp Life application must have permission to work in the background. If the system kills the process, new messages will stop coming to the bracelet before the application opens.
| Type of notification | Where to set up | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming challenge | Profile -> Settings -> Incoming calls | You can turn off the bracelet. |
| SMS text message | Profile -> Application Notifications | Displays full text |
| Messengers | Profile -> Application Notifications | Requires system permissions |
| Systemic | Phone settings | Alarm clock, calendar |
⚠️ Note: On iOS (iPhone) text messages from WhatsApp and Viber may not come due to limitations of the Apple operating system, only the name of the application is displayed.
Health monitoring and activity
The heart of the fitness function is heart rate monitoring. Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is equipped with an optical sensor that allows you to track your heart rate 24/7 or on request. In the application, you can adjust the frequency of measurements from 1 minute to 30 minutes.
Frequent monitoring increases accuracy but increases energy expenditure. For most users, measuring every 10-30 minutes during the day and continuously monitoring during sleep are the best options.
The tracker supports several modes of sports: running, walking, cycling, swimming, etc. When you start a workout, your heart rate and calories are displayed in real time, and the session is saved in history after it is completed.
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Continuous monitoring of the pulse during sleep helps to identify rhythm disturbances and assess the quality of recovery of the body.
PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) converts heart rate and activity data into a single score, and the user's goal is to keep their weekly score above 100, making it easier to understand their condition without looking at complex graphs.
- ❤️ Set up the pulse measurement interval in the device profile.
- 🏃♂️ Select the activity type in the Sport menu before starting your workout.
- 🏊♀️ Don’t be afraid to wet your bracelet: 5 protection ATM allows swimming.
- 📊 Watch the indicator. PAI Evaluate total activity for the week.
Personalization of dials and alarm clocks
The visuals of the Mi Band 4 are easily changed by the support of custom dials, and the theme store (available through the app) offers thousands of options, from classic watches to animated images.
It takes a few seconds to load a new dial and requires an Internet connection, some of which are paid, but free content is more than enough to change style regularly, allowing you to tailor the look of the gadget to suit your clothes or mood.
The alarm clocks on the wristband work independently of the phone, and you can set up to 10 alarm clocks, and the device will wake you up with a soft vibration without disturbing others, which is especially convenient for a quiet awakening.
Path to setup: Profile -> Mi Band 4 -> Alarms -> AddThere's also a Steps Goal feature that you can adjust, so if the standard 5,000 steps aren't enough for you, you can increase the value to motivate yourself to move more, and you can get a nice vibe and animation on the screen to achieve the goal.
- 🎨 Go to the "Shop of dials in the application.
- ⬇️ Download your favorite design and click "Install".
- ⏰ Set up vibration alarms for each day of the week.
- 🎯 Set realistic daily goals by step.