Official application for Xiaomi Mi Band 5: name, installation and configuration

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 smartwatches and fitness bracelets remain among the most popular wearables due to a combination of functionality and affordable price. However, new users often wonder what the app they need to work with this gadget is called? Without the right software, the bracelet becomes a regular pedometer, devoid of notifications, sleep monitoring and other “smart” features.

In this article, we will not only reveal the name of the official Mi Band 5 app, but also detail how it is installed, configured and solved typical problems. And for those looking for alternatives to standard software, we have prepared a comparison with third programs, from Notify & Fitness to Mi Band Master.

The official application for Xiaomi Mi Band 5: the name and where to download

The only official application for managing Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is called Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit), which is recommended by the manufacturer itself.

• 📱 Android: Download to Google Play (requires Android 5.0 and higher).
• 🍎 iOS: Available in the App Store (compatible with iPhone) 5s and newer on iOS 10.0+).

Important: Xiaomi has renamed Mi Fit to Mi Fitness since 2022, but the functionality has remained the same. If you see the old name in the app store, don't worry, it's the same program, and updates are coming out regularly, adding support for new features (such as monitoring stress or women's health).

Mi Fitness is only downloaded from official sources, and third-party versions may contain viruses or outdated data, making it impossible to sync with Xiaomi servers due to the changed security protocols.

How to connect Mi Band 5 to your phone

The process of pairing the bracelet with the phone takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow a clear algorithm.

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone

Charge Mi Band 5 to at least 20%

Install the Mi Fitness app

Register a Xiaomi account (or sign in to an existing one)

Unlock the bracelet (click on the touch button before vibration)-->

Now we move on to the setting:

1. Open Mi Fitness and click Profile → Add the device.
2. Select from the Mi Smart Band 5 list (if not, update the app).
3. Allow the application to access Bluetooth, Notifications and Geodani (without this synchronization will not work).
4. Wait for the phone to find the bracelet (it should vibrate). Confirm the connection by pressing the touch button Mi Band 5.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen: link the account, set the main parameters (gender, age, goal by steps).

If you have a “failed to connect” error during the device search phase, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone.
• 🔋 Remove the bracelet from the charger and insert it back.
• 📱 Remove the Mi Fitness app cache in your phone settings.

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If after connecting the bracelet does not show notifications, check the settings of the phone section "Special access" → "Notifications and include Mi Fitness in the list of permitted applications.

Comparing Mi Fitness with Alternative Apps

Although Mi Fitness covers all the basic features of the Mi Band 5, some users are looking for alternatives because of:

• 🚫 Limited screen customization.
• 📊 Inconvenient activity schedules.
• 🔒 Links to Xiaomi account (mandatory registration).

We tested 5 popular alternatives and compiled a comparative table:

For most users, Mi Fitness remains the best choice, but if you need advanced sleep schedules or customization of screens, you should try Mi Band Master.

⚠️ Warning: Alternative applications may conflict with official software. Untie the bracelet from Mi Fitness via Profile before installation → Devices → Delete.

Mi Band 5 Hidden Features: What You Can Configure with Mi Fitness

Many users do not even realize that the Mi Band 5 can do much more than count steps.

• 🔍 Monitoring of breathing in a dream: include in the Profile → Sleep settings → Additionally.
• 💡 Automatic activity recognition: the bracelet itself will determine running, walking or cycling (set up in Training). → Autodetermination).
• 🎵 Music control: you can switch tracks directly from the bracelet (included in device settings) → Managing music).
• 🔋 Economy mode: turns off the screen light to save battery (activated via the Display) → Energy saving regime).

The sedentary reminder feature (included in Goals → Reminders) will vibrate if you sit in place for longer than an hour, which saves you from running your neck when you're at a computer.

Another life hack: if you're tired of standard dials, Mi Fitness has a hidden section with additional themes.

1. Go to Profile. → Mi Smart Band 5 → Display.
2. Scroll down and click "More dials."
3. Choose your favorite theme (some require an internet connection to download).

Typical Mi Fitness Problems and How to Solve Them

Even the official app sometimes fails, and here are the most common bugs and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the bracelet to factory settings.

1. Open Mi Fitness → Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Untie the device
2. On the bracelet itself, press and hold the touch button for 10 seconds until vibration appears.
3. Reconnect the bracelet as a new device.

⚠️ Warning: Reset will delete all data from the bracelet, including training history!

Mi Band 5 and iPhone: Features of work

iOS users often face restrictions when working with Mi Band 5.

• 🍏 Limited functionality: Some features are not available on iPhone, such as music management or quick notification responses.
• 🔄 Frequent connection breaks: Apple's policy may cause Bluetooth to shut down in the background.The solution is to open the Mi Fitness app more often.
• 📱 No widgets: unlike Android, you can not display data from the bracelet to the main screen on iOS.

To improve the stability of the work:

1. In your iPhone settings, go to Bluetooth and forget your Mi Band 5 device.
2. In Mi Fitness, remove the bracelet from the list of devices.
3. Reboot your phone and reconnect the bracelet.
4. Enable permission for Mi Fitness to Update in the background (Settings → Main → Content Update).

If you have an iPhone with iOS version below 13, some features (like stress monitoring) may not work.

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On the iPhone Mi Band 5 works more stable if you turn off the power saving mode and add Mi Fitness to the list of “favorite” applications in the battery settings.

Alternative ways to control Mi Band 5 without a smartphone

Few people know, but you can use the Mi Band 5 without a constant connection to your phone.

• 🔋 Offline mode: The bracelet will count steps, pulse and sleep, but the data is only synchronized when you next connect to Mi Fitness.
• ⏱️ Alarm clock: You can set up to 10 alarm clocks right on the bracelet (long tap on the screen) → More. → Alarm clocks).
• 🏃 Training: Starting and stopping the running/walking modes is done directly from the bracelet (swipe up on the main screen).

For those who want to completely abandon the smartphone, there is a solution - Android tablets.

• 📱 The tablet should have Bluetooth 4.0.+ and GPS (tracker).
• 🔄 Synchronization may be slower due to the power saving features on tablets.

If you need to export data from the bracelet without a phone, use the web version of Mi Fitness (available at account.huami.com). Sign in with the same account as the application and download your activity history in CSV format.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band 5 and Mi Fitness