Xiaomi Smart Scale 2: Complete Instructions for Configuring and Connecting to a Smartphone

Introduction: Why you need the right setup of smart scales

Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 is not just a weight measuring device, but a full-fledged body composition analyzer with data synchronization into a mobile application. However, many users face problems already at the stage of the first connection: the scales do not find the smartphone, show incorrect data or refuse to turn on at all, the reason most often lies in the wrong initial setting or ignoring the key nuances of the device.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to connect Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 to your phone via Mi Fit or Zepp Life apps, calibration tips for accurate readings, and solutions to common bugs. Special attention is paid to compatibility with iOS and Android in 2026, because after operating system updates, many old guides stopped working. If you only unpacked the scales or try to reconnect them after reset, this material will help avoid typical errors.

Compilation and preparation for setup

Before you start setting up, make sure that the Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 weighing box has all the necessary components.

• 📦 Base of scales with touch panel (white or black)
• 🔋 4 type batteries AAA (Sometimes in a package, but more often you need to buy separately)
• 📄 Short instructions in several languages (Russian may not be available)
• 📱 QR-download code for the Mi application Fit/Zepp Life

If the batteries are not included, use alkaline batteries. AAA — They provide stable power, and it's not recommended to install rechargeable batteries of the same size, because they may not be sufficiently voltage-efficient, which will cause sensors to malfunction.

⚠️ Note: If the scales have been used before, reset the settings before reconnecting. Remove the batteries for 10 seconds, then insert them back and press the scale once - the indicator should flash.

Also prepare your smartphone:

• 📱 Make sure your phone has one of the latest Android versions (8.0) installed.+) or iOS (13)+).
• 🌐 Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network or mobile Internet (to download the application).
• 🔄 Turn on Bluetooth – without it, data synchronization is impossible.
• 📲 Free up at least 100MB of memory to install the application.

Installation of the application: Mi Fit or Zepp Life?

The Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 requires an official app to work with.In 2026, Xiaomi is gradually replacing Mi Fit with Zepp Life (formerly Amazfit), but both apps remain weight-compatible.

We recommend installing Zepp Life if you plan to use scales for long-term body composition monitoring.The app offers more detailed graphics and integration with other devices. Xiaomi/Amazfit. You can download it from the links:

• 🤖 Zepp Life for Android
• 🍎 Zepp Life for iOS

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used Mi Fit, data from it will not be automatically transferred to Zepp Life. You will have to create a new account or use the same Xiaomi account, but the statistics for past periods may not be displayed correctly.

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Before installing the application, check if you have blocked access to Xiaomi servers through a firewall or VPN. This may prevent the registration of an account.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the scales to the phone

Now, to the most important thing, connecting Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 to your smartphone, follow the instructions carefully, as skipping even one step can lead to synchronization errors.

1. Install the batteries. Open the compartment on the back of the scales (pull the lid up) and insert 4 batteries. AAA, After you set the scales, they're going to automatically turn on, and you'll see a flashing 0.0.
2. Open Mi Fit or Zepp Life and log in (or create a new account). + (add).
3. Select a scale model. In the list of devices, find the Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 (or Mi Body Composition Scale 2) and tap it. If the model is not listed, update the app.
4. Follow the Connection Wizard. The app will suggest you stand on a scale. Do it with your bare feet (socks or slippers distort the sensor readings), wait for your weight to appear on the scale screen, and the app will notify you of a successful connection.
5. Fill out your profile. You can tell me your height, age, gender and activity level, and you can use that data to get your body mass index (BMI) and other metrics right.

If there is an error at some point, try the following:

• 🔄 Reset the scales (remove the batteries for 15 seconds).
• 📱 Restart the app and turn Bluetooth on/off on your phone.
• 🚫 Make sure the scales are on a flat hard surface (carpet or soft coating may interfere with sensors).

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Calibration of scales: how to get accurate readings

Even after a successful connection, Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 can show inaccurate weight or implausible body composition data (e.g., 0% fat or 100% muscle) due to improper calibration or external factors.

1. Surface check. Libras should be on a hard, flat base (tile, laminate, wood). Carpet, linoleum or uneven floors distort the bioimpedance sensors. If the floor is cold, stand on the scales with bare feet before weighing, this normalizes blood flow in the feet.

2. Calibration zero. Sometimes scales forget the zero point.

1. Call the menu on the scales by tapping the touchpad once (should appear 0.0).
2. Hold the panel for 5 seconds until the inscription appears. CAL.
3. Wait 10 seconds, the scales will automatically reset.

3. Right weighting. For accurate data:

• 🕒 Weigh yourself in the morning on an empty stomach (after the toilet, but before breakfast).
• 🚿 Do not take measurements immediately after showering or exercising (moisture on your feet distorts bioimpedance).
• 🧘 Stand still, without leaning on other objects.
• 📅 Repeat measurements at the same time for comparative analysis.

4.Composition Data Reset: If the scales show absurd values (for example, 40% of muscles at a weight of 50 kg), reset:

1. In the Zepp appendix Life/Mi Fit go to the profile → Devices → Xiaomi Smart Scale 2.
2. Select Reset body composition data.
3. Do a new weigh in in 10 minutes.

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Calibration is required no more than 1 time in 2-3 months, if the scales were not subjected to shocks or temperature changes.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 users face typical problems, and we’ve collected the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If the scales give off an Err error, it could mean:

• 🔋 Overload (maximum weight 150 kg).
• 🧊 Low temperature (the scales do not work at the <10°C).
• 🔌 Sensor problems (reset or repair required).

⚠️ Warning: If after all the manipulations, the scales continue to show an Err error or do not turn on, check the integrity of the touch panel. Damage (cracks, chips) can lead to permanent failures. In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center - the guarantee on the scales is 12 months from the date of purchase.

Sync with other services (Google Fit, Apple Health)

One of the key benefits of the Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 is the ability to integrate with popular fitness platforms, which allows you to collect all your health data in one place.

For Android (Google Fit):

1. Open Zepp Life or Mi Fit.
2. Go to Profile → Settings → Data Synchronization.
3. Select Google Fit and log in through your Google account.
4. Allow access to data on body weight and composition.

For iOS (Apple Health):

1. In the Zepp Life app, go to Profile → Devices → Xiaomi Smart Scale 2.
2. Tap Sync with Apple Health.
3. Turn on switches for the parameters you want to export (weight, BMI, % fat, etc.).

After setting up, the data will be automatically transmitted to Google Fit or Apple Health after each weigh-in.

• 🔄 Synchronization only works when the Internet is active.
• 📅 Data is transmitted with a delay of up to 5-10 minutes.
• 🚫 Not all parameters are supported (e.g. water level may not be exported).

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If the data is not synced, try disabling and enabling integration again in the application settings. Also check if you have blocked the application. iOS/Android Health access for Zepp Life in system settings.

Update firmware and reset settings

Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 firmware is updated automatically via the Zepp Life or Mi Fit app, but sometimes the update can freeze or interrupt, leading to crashes.

Check the current version:

1. Open the application and go to Profile → Devices → Xiaomi Smart Scale 2.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Settings of the device).
3. Find the firmware version (e.g. 1.2.3).

Forced renewal:

1. Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi (update "weighs" to 5MB).
2. In the device settings, find the firmware update and tap Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, confirm the installation and wait for the completion (the scales will blink 2-3 times).

⚠️ Attention: Don't interrupt the upgrade process! If the scales flash green during firmware, don't press them and remove the batteries. This can cause the controller to break and the scales to turn into a brick".

Reset to factory settings:

If the scales are unstable, perform a complete reset:

1. Remove the batteries for 30 seconds.
2. Insert them back and hold the touchpad for 15 seconds until it appears. CAL.
3. Release the button - the scales will reset and be ready for a new setup.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions