Fitness tracker users often face the need to break the bond between the gadget and the smartphone.This could be triggered by buying a new phone, selling a bracelet, or simply wanting to clear the history of connections.The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 model, despite its age, remains popular due to its reliability, but its reconnection sometimes raises questions from owners.
The process of restoring communication does not always go smoothly, especially if the previous pairing was completed incorrectly, the system may have left “tails” in the form of old Bluetooth profiles or the cache of the Mi Fit application. Understanding the architecture of this device helps to avoid unnecessary errors and save time.
In this article, we will take a look at all the steps from completely deleting old data to finalizing notifications, learn how to properly initiate a reset if standard methods don’t work, and avoid typical steps and heart rate synchronization issues.
Preparing for reconnection and cleaning data
Before any manipulation of the Bluetooth connection begins, a preparatory step must be taken, a critical step that is often ignored, leading to errors such as “The device is already connected” or “The bracelet cannot be found.” First, make sure that the smartphone is enabled Bluetooth and geolocation, as Android requires access to the location to scan. BLE-device.
Next, remove the tracker from the list of conjugate devices in the phone's system settings. You don't have to try to connect through the standard Bluetooth menu, since Mi Band 3 is controlled exclusively through the application. If you just turn it off in the phone's settings, the data in the application may remain, but the sync will not work.
If you change your phone, make sure that the data is stored in the cloud of your Mi Account on your old device, so you don’t lose your activity history for the entire time you use it.
ount, so that the application tightens all the archives.
⚠️ Warning: Before resetting the bracelet, make sure the battery is at least 20%. interrupting the flashing or resetting process due to discharge can cause the device to lock.
It is also important to check the Mi Fit (or Zepp Life) version of the app, which may not work properly with new versions of Android, causing problems when re-searching the gadget, and updating to the latest available version from the official app store is a must.
Procedure for resetting tracker settings
There are two main ways to reset the Xiaomi Mi Band 3: software through the app and hardware through the menu of the bracelet itself.The software method is preferred, as it is guaranteed to clear all bindings on the server side of Xiaomi.
To perform a reset through the application, you need to open a device profile. Find the item "Untie" or "Unbind." Once confirmed, the braceler vibrates and returns to pairing standby mode. This is the safest way to minimize the risk of software errors.
- 📱 Open the Mi Fit app and go to profile.
- 🔗 Select your Mi Band 3 from the list of devices.
- 🗑️ Scroll down and press the "Untie" button».
- ✅ Confirm the action in the pop-up window.
Hardware reset is used if the application is unavailable or the bracelet is “hang” and you need to go to the tracker menu, find the settings icon (cog) and select the Unbind option, and then the icon of the broken chain will appear on the screen, indicating readiness for a new connection.
☑️ Checklist before reset
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the bracelet does not respond to the junction commands, in which case it can help to reboot the smartphone and try again. If this does not help, you should consider the option of forced reset, although for the third model it is rarely used.
Connection with a new or existing smartphone
Once you've successfully untie the device, you can start searching and connecting. Open the Mi Fit app and go to the Profile tab. Click Add Device and select from the Mi Band 3 list. The app will start scanning the surrounding space.
When on the screen of the smartphone will appear the image of your tracker with a unique ID-You can click on the number to start pairing, the bracelet will have a vibration and a confirmation request (watch icon) and tap the touch button on the tracker to confirm the action.
The connection process can take anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds, while keeping your smartphone away from the bracelet, and after successful synchronization, the time and date on the tracker will automatically update, and a dial will appear on the screen.
If the connection is successful, the app will offer you to set notifications and activity goals, and it is recommended to set goals for steps and pulse immediately, so that the tracker begins to correctly analyze your activity from the first minutes of use.
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If finding a device takes too long, try turning off and re-enable Bluetooth on your smartphone without closing the Mi Fit app.
Solving Device Detection Problems
Quite often, users are faced with the fact that the application does not see the Mi Band 3, although it is in pairing mode. This is a common problem associated with caching Bluetooth addresses on the Android or iOS operating system.
First, check if the device is hanging in Bluetooth system settings. Go to Settings → Bluetooth of your phone. If there is a "Mi Band 3" entry in the list of available or previously connected devices, click on the gear icon or "i" next to it and select "Forget the device" or "Unpair."
Once you clear the list, try rebooting your smartphone, which resets the Bluetooth module and clears temporary files that may have blocked new device searches, and 80 percent of the time, a simple reboot solves the invisibility problem.
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Can't see the bracelet. | Locking in the system | Forget the device in the BT settings |
| Connection error | The Unstable Internet | Switch from Wi-Fi to 4G |
| Requires a reset. | Account conflict | Log out and log into the Mi Account |
| Losing touch | Energy conservation | Allow work in the background |
Also worth paying attention to is app permissions. Make sure Mi Fit has access to geolocation, Bluetooth and background work. Without those permissions, the operating system can block the scanning process.
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to connect the bracelet directly through the Bluetooth Android or iOS system menu.This will lead to a pairing error.
Set up notifications and synchronization
Once successfully connected, it is important to set up the data transfer correctly so that the tracker functions fully.The Mi Band 3 can display notifications from social networks, messengers and calls, but by default they can be disabled.
Go to the device profile settings in the app and select “Application Notifications” where you can turn on messages from WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and system SMS. It is also useful to activate the caller’s name display if this option is available in your firmware version.
For notifications to work properly, you need to give the Mi Fit app permission to read the notifications, usually the system will prompt you to go to the desired menu when you first turn on this feature, without this permission, the bracelet will vibrate when you call, but will not show the text of the message.
The Secret of Stable Synchronization
Don't forget to check your wrist lift settings. This feature allows the screen to light up when you turn your hand, which is very convenient. However, if you want to save battery power, you can turn it off, leaving only the tap on the sensor active.