Amazfit and Xiaomi Compatibility: What You Need to Know Before Connecting
Huami’s Amazfit smartwatches and fitness bracelets integrate perfectly with the MIUI ecosystem, but even here, users are faced with nuances. The main paradox is that despite the common origins of the brands, some Amazfit models require additional manipulation when paired with Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phones. Why is this happening?
The point is to optimize MIUI power consumption: the system aggressively closes background processes, including the Zepp app (formerly Mi Fit), which leads to a communication break with the device. In addition, new firmware versions (for example, MIUI 14/15 based on Android 13/14) can block permissions for working with sensors. In this article, we will discuss not only the basic connection, but also the hidden settings that ensure stable operation of the tracker.
Preparation of the Xiaomi phone: mandatory settings before the bundle
Before you start connecting, make sure your Xiaomi smartphone is ready to work with a wearable device. Skipping these steps is the main cause of sync errors.
- 📱 Update. MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → System Update: Minimum version for stable operation — MIUI 12.5+ (Android 11+).
- 🔄 Reset Bluetooth cache: In Settings → Connections → Bluetooth press three dots in the top right corner and select Clear cache.
- 🛡️ Turn off battery optimization for Zepp app: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Zepp → Battery → No restrictions.
- 📡 Activate the exact location mode: Settings → Security → Location → Regime. → High precision.
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with Android 13+ When you first connect to Amazfit, you can request permission to optimise your accessory power consumption. 10-15 minutes of inactivity.
Downloaded the latest update MIUI|Cleared Bluetooth cache|The Zepp app is installed from an official source|Battery optimization for Zepp is disabled|High precision location mode enabled-->
Step-by-step: how to connect Amazfit to Xiaomi
The bundle process takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow the algorithm, and we will look at two scenarios: first connection and re-synchronization (for example, after resetting the bracelet settings).
Scenario 1: First connection of the new device
1. Install Zepp from Google Play or AppGallery (for models without Google services).Do not use APK from third-party sources - this may lead to account blocking.
2. Register or sign in to an existing Zepp account (you can use Xiaomi Account, Google or Apple ID).
3. Turn on Bluetooth and GPS on your phone. On the Amazfit bracelet, activate pairing mode:
For the Amazfit GTR 4/GTS 4: press the button for 3 seconds.
For Amazfit Bip 5: Swipe down the screen and select the Bluetooth icon.
4.In the Zepp app, click Add Device → Select a model from the list → Confirm the pairing on the bracelet (vibration and code will appear on the screen).
Scenario 2: Reconnect after reset
If you have used a bracelet before, but it is no longer synchronized:
- Remove the device in Zepp: Profile → My devices → Select a bracelet → Delete.
- Reset: For most models, press the button for 10 seconds before the Amazfit logo appears.
- Repeat the steps from Scenario 1, but in the model selection stage in Zepp, click Don't See Your Model → Another device.
💡
If the bracelet is not detected, try connecting via your phone's Bluetooth Settings manually: find a device called AMZFT_XXXX And enter the code. 0000 or 1234.
Solving common connection errors
Even with the right setup, Xiaomi users face typical problems. We've put together solutions for the most frequent cases.
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The bracelet is connected, but after 5 minutes it is disconnected. | MIUI battery optimization closes Zepp's background processes | Turn off optimization for the application (see the “Preparing Phone” section) and add Zepp to Auto Run (Settings → Applications → Zepp → Auto Run) |
| No notifications of calls/SMS are received | No permission to access notifications | In Settings → Notifications → Zepp, turn on all switches. For Android 13+, also allow access to Settings → Apps → Zepp → Permissions → Notifications |
| Error "I was unable to connect to the server" | Block MIUI traffic or problems with VPN | Turn it off. VPN, If you use Xiaomi with global firmware, add Zepp to the Data Saver exceptions. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Saving traffic) |
| The bracelet does not synchronize the steps/sleep data | Conflict with other fitness apps (Google Fit, Mi Fitness) | Remove other health trackers or disable their access to sensors in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Physical Activity |
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with Chinese firmware (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ CN) The Zepp app may not work without first installing Google Mobile Services (GMS). Use the alternative software Notify & Fitness for Amazfit from APKMirror.
Configure notifications and additional functions
Once you've successfully connected, customize your wristband to suit your needs. Pay special attention to notifications, because they work for Xiaomi in a very specific way.
How to enable notifications from apps
1. In the Zepp app, go to Profile → My Device → Notifications.
2. Activate the Notification switch on the device.
3. In the Notification Management section, select the applications you want to see on the bracelet (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram, VK).
4. Xiaomi is critical: go back to your phone settings and Settings → Notifications → Zepp turn on the option to Show Notifications and Allow pop-ups.
Activation of additional sensors
The Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 models support advanced monitoring (such as stress levels or oxygen saturation), but by default these functions can be disabled.
- In Zepp, go to Profile → My Device → Health Monitor.
- Turn on the switches for: 🩺 Stress Level (Requires Android 8)+) 💤 Quality of sleep with REM-phase 🩸 Blood oxygen levels (SpO2)
On the bracelet, confirm the start of functions (a request for the screen will appear).
How to reset Amazfit to factory settings if it doesn't respond?
Sync with Mi Fitness and other Xiaomi services
One of the key benefits of Amazfit is integration with Xiaomi's ecosystem: You can automatically export health data to Mi Fitness or Google Fit, but that will require additional customization.
Connecting to Mi Fitness
1. Install the Mi Fitness app from Google Play.
2. In Zepp, go to Profile → Settings → Accounts → Link accounts and select Mi Fitness.
3. log in to the same Xiaomi account as you do on your phone.
4.In Mi Fitness, data will start appearing in the Devices section in 5-10 minutes.
⚠️ Note: If the data is not synced, check that Zepp has Auto Sync with Mi Fitness on some Xiaomi firmware (e.g., on some Xiaomi firmware) in your account settings, MIUI EU) This feature may be blocked – in this case, use manual export through Profile → Health data → Exports.
Exports to Google Fit
To sync with Google Fit:
- In Zepp, go to Profile → Settings → Accounts → Google Fit.
- Select data for export (steps, sleep, heart rate) and confirm access.
- In Google Fit, the data will appear in the Log section with a delay of up to 1 hour.
On Xiaomi phones with firmware MIUI Global Stable 14.0.4+ And newer Amazfit bracelets. GTR 4/GTS 4 Support the function "Saving charge when connecting to the MIUI", Automatically reduces the frequency of data synchronization 5 before 15 It's activated in the bracelet settings: → Battery → Compatibility mode with MIUI.