How to Set Up Notifications on Mi Band 4 for Xiaomi Smartphones: The Complete Guide

Contents

• Why you need to get notifications on Mi Band 4
• Requirements before setting up
• Set up notifications via Mi Fit
• Alternative: Zepp Life app
• Fine tuning: what can be changed
• Solving common problems
• Effect of notifications on the battery
• FAQ: Questions and answers

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular wearables due to its combination of functionality and affordable price. One of the key features is displaying notifications from your smartphone directly on the wristband screen, which allows you to avoid missing important messages, calls or reminders, even when the phone is in your bag or other room.

In this article, we will take a step-by-step guide to activate and customize notifications on the Mi Band 4, including the nuances of working with the official Mi Fit and Zepp Life apps. We will focus on hidden settings that allow you to filter notifications by application and event type – this information is often missed even in official guides.

Requirements before setting up notifications

Before you start setting up, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements. Without this notification, it may not work properly or at all.

• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone based on Android 5.0 or later (for iOS – iOS 10.0)+). On devices with MIUI 12+ Additional permissions may be required for the application’s background operation.
• 🔋 Mi Band 4 with firmware not lower than 1.0.7.14 (check the version in the bracelet menu: Settings) → Older versions of the software may not support some types of notifications.
• 🌐 Installed application: Mi Fit (version 4.6.0)+) Zepp Life (version 5.10.0)+). Both apps are available on Google Play and App Store.
• 🔗 Bracelet pairing with smartphone via Bluetooth. Make sure that the phone settings allow Notifications and Background activity for the selected application.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14 Battery Optimization is activated by default, which can block Mi Fit background work. To avoid missing notifications, add the app to the No Limits list (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

If you are using Mi Band 4 NFC, Note that the functionality of notifications is not dependent on the availability of the module. NFC. However, some of the firmware for NFC-versions may have additional security settings that affect synchronization.

Step-by-step setting up notifications via Mi Fit

Mi Fit is the official app from Xiaomi that comes with the bracelet.The interface is intuitive, but some options are hidden in the depths of the menu.

1. Open Mi Fit and make sure the bracelet is connected (the ✓ icon next to the device name).

Make sure that Bluetooth is on.|Check the permissions for Mi Fit in your phone settings|Select at least 1 notification app|Synchronize the bracelet after changes-->

After saving the settings, be sure to sync the bracelet to your phone. To do this, pull down on the Mi Fit home screen and wait for the Sync is complete. If notifications do not come, reboot the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds).

⚠️ Note: Some Mi Band 4 firmwares reset notification settings after the update. To avoid this, turn off automatic sync in Mi Fit before the update (Profile) → Settings → Autosynchronization).

Alternative app: Zepp Life

Zepp Life (formerly Amazfit) is an alternative software from the same manufacturer that supports Mi Band 4 and offers advanced notification settings, and is worth a try if the Mi Fit is unstable or not updated.

To set up notifications through Zepp Life:

1. Install the app and log in (you can use the same Xiaomi account as you do in Mi Fit).
2. Add Mi Band 4 through Profile → Add the device.
3. After pairing, go to the Device → Notifications.
4. Turn on the main switch and select apps from the list (there is a category System for calls and SMS).
5. Additional settings can be made: 📝 Filter notifications by keyword (e.g., only show posts with the word “urgently"). 🔄 Set up a notification repeat (the bracelet will vibrate every 5 minutes until you read the message). 🌙 Activate night mode with automatic vibration shutdown.

Zepp Life also allows you to customize the vibration for each application, for example, you can make a long vibration for calls and short for messages, which is not available in Mi Fit.

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If you have two bracelets (like the Mi Band 4 and Amazfit GTS), Zepp Life allows you to manage notifications for each device separately, which is handy if you use different gadgets for work and sports.

Fine tuning: what else can be changed

In addition to basic settings, Mi Band 4 allows you to customize the display of notifications.

• 🎨 Color themes: In Mi Fit, you can select the color of the notifications backlight (e.g. red for calls, blue for messages). → Mi Smart Band 4 → Screen. → Color of notifications.
• 📵 Do Not Disturb: Disables all notifications for a given period of time. Activated in the bracelet menu: Settings → Don't disturb.
• 🔄 Screen Rotation: If you are left-handed, you can change the orientation of the notification text to Settings → Screen. → Turn.
• 🔋 Battery savings: Zepp Life has a Smart Notifications option that reduces vibration when the bracelet is low.

For advanced users, you can set up through Notify for Mi Band, a third-party app that extends notification options.

• Use response templates (e.g., send “OK” or “I’ll return later” straight from the bracelet).

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps (such as Notify for Mi Band), turn off standard notifications in Mi Fit or Zepp Life to avoid duplication.

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For maximum notification stability, use only one application (either Mi Fit, Zepp Life, or third-party) and multiple programs can lead to conflicts and miss messages.

Solving common problems

If notifications don’t come or don’t work properly, check the following points:

If the problem persists, try the following:

1. Reset the bracelet (press the button for 10 seconds).
2. Remove and re-add the bracelet in the app.
3. Update the bracelet firmware through Mi Fit (Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Firmware Update).
4. Check if the notifications are blocked by antivirus or power saving mode on the phone.

On Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI, the Second Space or Kids Mode feature can also get in the way.Make sure Mi Fit is installed in the main profile.

Effect of notifications on the bracelet battery

Frequent notifications reduce battery life of the Mi Band 4. According to our tests, when you use active (50-100 notifications per day), the bracelet discharges 15-20% faster than in the mode without notifications.

• 🔋 Turn off vibration for unimportant apps (like social media).
• 🌙 Use night mode (in Zepp Life it can be configured on a schedule).
• 📴 Reduce the screen lighting duration (Settings) → Screen. → Lighting time).
• 🔄 Reduce the synchronization frequency (in Mi Fit: Profile) → Settings → Autosynchronization → Every 30 minutes).

For comparison, we give data on battery consumption in different modes:

Tip: If the battery is running too fast, check if the permanent pulsemeter is on (Settings → Heartbeat → Continuous Measurement) This feature consumes up to 30% of the charge per day.

FAQ: Frequent Questions About Notifications on Mi Band 4