The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 remains one of the most popular fitness bracelets even years after its release, thanks to a combination of functionality, autonomy and affordable price. However, many users face an unexpected problem: an alarm clock set once continues to work even after trying to turn it off. Unlike new models (Mi Band 6/7), where the interface is more intuitive, the logic of controlling alarm clocks has its own nuances in the fourth version.
In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to deactivate an alarm clock, from basic (via the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app) to radical (resetting the bracelet settings), focusing on the typical errors that can cause the alarm to “resurrect” after turning off, as well as alternative methods for cases where the standard ones do not work, if you are tired of the morning vibrations at 6:00 on the weekends or accidentally activate several signals, here you will find a solution.
Why the alarm clock on Mi Band 4 is not turned off: the main reasons
Before you get into the instructions, it's important to understand why an alarm clock might ignore your commands, and most often, one of three factors is the problem:
- 🔄 Sync with the application: the bracelet and smartphone “diverted” in the settings. For example, you turned off the alarm in Mi Fit, but the bracelet did not receive updated data due to a Bluetooth failure.
- ⏰ Duplicate alarms: multiple signals with the same time can be activated in the bracelet (for example, one is configured via an application, another is directly on the device).
- 📱 App cache: outdated data in Mi Fit or Zepp Life prevents correct operation, this is especially true after the bracelet firmware updates.
Another common scenario is that the alarm only works on certain days (for example, on weekdays), but the user forgets that he originally set up a repeat on a schedule, in which case turning off the "one-time" signal will not work, and it is also worth checking whether the "Do Not Disturb" mode on the bracelet itself is activated - sometimes it blocks notifications, but not alarms.
Method 1: Turn off the alarm clock through the Mi Fit (Zepp Life) app
The most reliable method is to control the device through the official application, which is suitable for both Mi Fit (old interface) and Zepp Life (new branding from Xiaomi). Importantly, before you start, make sure that the bracelet is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth and synchronized (the cloud icon at the top of the bracelet screen should be green).
- Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app on your smartphone.
- Go to the Profile section → Mi Smart Band 4 (or the name of your bracelet).
- Select the Alarms item (Zepp Life may call Notifications → Alarm).
- Press the alarm you want to turn off.
- 🔔 Translate the slider Activate to the off position.
- 🗑️ Click Remove (Basket) if you want to remove the alarm completely.
After the changes, wait for automatic synchronization (or click on the cloud icon in the upper right corner of the bracelet screen). If the alarm still works, go to the method. №2.
Synchronize the bracelet with the phone|Make sure that Bluetooth is on|Check for duplicate alarm clocks|Update the Mi app Fit/Zepp Life-->
⚠️ Note: In Zepp Life, after the 2023 update, alarm clocks can be displayed in the Smart Alarm (if the Gradual Awakening feature is activated.
Method 2: Control the alarm clock directly from the Mi Band 4 screen
If the app doesn't work or it's not on hand, you can turn off the alarm on the wristband, which is less reliable (due to the limited interface), but it works 80 percent of the time, and the key is to keep the menu item on hand, because there's no settings search on Mi Band 4.
- Swipe your finger up the bracelet screen to open the main menu.
- Find the icon. ⏰ Alarm clock (usually on 2-3 page menu).
- Slip the icon to open the alarm list.
- Select the desired alarm clock and hold your finger on it for 2-3 seconds until the tick appears.
- Flip the alarm to the left or click on the basket icon (depending on the firmware).
If the alarm clock is not removed, try to turn it off temporarily:
- Enter the alarm clock (tap on it).
- Scroll down to Repeat and uncheck all the ticks (leaving only No).
- Save the changes.
This will work if the alarm clock is set directly to the bracelet, but if it is added through the app, the changes may not persist after synchronization.
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If an error appears on the bracelet screen Sync data, reboot it: press the touch button for 10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
Method 3: Reset bracelet settings (radical method)
If the alarm clock persists, the last resort is to completely reset the Mi Band 4 to factory settings, which will remove all data from the bracelet (steps, notification settings, alarm clocks), so use the method only as a last resort.
- 📲 Synchronize data with the application so as not to lose statistics.
- 📝 Record or take pictures of current settings (e.g. screen order, notification settings).
Resetting instructions:
- After rebooting the bracelet, reconnect it to the Mi Fit/Zepp Life app.
Resetting is guaranteed to remove all alarm clocks, but requires reconfiguration of the device. If the problem was a software failure, this method will help.
⚠️ Note: Some Mi Band 4 firmware may lose Russian after reset. To return it, go to Settings → Language and select Russian by hand.
Table: Comparison of ways to turn off alarm clock
| Method | Difficulty | Time. | Guarantee of results | Loss of data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through the app | ⭐ | 1-2 minutes | 90% | No. |
| On a bracelet. | ⭐⭐ | 2-3 minutes | 70% | No. |
| Resetting settings | ⭐⭐⭐ | 5-10 minutes | 100% | Yeah (all settings) |
| Delete via Zepp Life | ⭐ | 1-2 minutes | 95% | No. |
Important: If the alarm was set up through a third-party app (e.g. Notify & Fitness for Mi Band), it may not work through official software, in which case, delete the alarm in the app where it was created.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even following the instructions, users often make mistakes that keep the alarm clock running.
- 🔗 Unsynchronized data: after changes in the application, you can't wait for synchronization. Always check that the cloud icon on the bracelet is green.
- 📅 Wrong day of the week: The alarm clock is set to specific days (like Monday only), but the user tries to turn it off on another day.
- 📱 Older versions of the Mi Fit (up to 4.6.0) had alarm bugs. Update the software via Google Play or App Store.
- 🔄 Duplicate alarm clocks: the same alarm is added through the app and on the bracelet.
If the alarm goes off at random, check the settings for the inactivity reminders (Settings → Bracelet reminders).
What if the alarm goes off at night but it’s not on the list?
Alternative solutions for persistent cases
If standard methods don’t help, try these options:
- 🔌 Reconnect the bracelet: In the Mi Fit app, remove the device (Profile) → Mi Band 4 → Forget the bracelet in your smartphone's Bluetooth settings. Reset the bracelet (hold the 10 seconds button). Reconnect.
- 📵 Turn off vibration: If the alarm is triggered but does not wake up, you can turn off vibration for all notifications in Settings → Vibration. → Minus - you will not receive other alerts.
- 🛠️ Update firmware: check the relevance of the bracelet in Mi Fit → Device profile → Update of firmware. Old versions had alarm clock bugs.