Connecting Xiaomi treadmill to smartphone and Wi-Fi: a complete guide to debriefing errors

Xiaomi’s treadmills (such as the WalkingPad C2, Xiaomi Mi WalkingPad R2 or Kingsmith R1 Pro) require the right connection to the mobile application for full use: synchronizing training, setting up programs and updating the firmware. However, many users face problems at the interface stage — the device is not on the list of available, the application gives an error “failed to connect”, or the track refuses to work with the Mi Band. In this article, we will analyze all the ways of connection, including nuances for different models and firmware versions.

It is important to understand that the connection process depends on the type of track (folding / stationary), the application version (Mi Home, Mi Fitness or Xiaomi Wear) and even on the region of purchase (Chinese versions may require additional manipulation).

1. Preparation for connection: what will be needed

Before you start, make sure you have:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+ (Mi Home requires a version not lower than 6.0).
• 🔋 Xiaomi treadmill with a battery charge of more than 30% (for models with built-in battery, such as WalkingPad) A1 Pro).
• 📶 Stable 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection (tracks do not support 5GHz!).
• 🔄 The latest version of the Mi Home or Mi Fitness app (you can download it from Google Play or App Store).

If you are buying a track in China, you may need to change your region in the Mi Home app.

1. Open Mi Home and go to profile (top right corner).
2. Click on the country at the top of the screen and select Russia or Mainland China (for some models).
3. Restart the app.

⚠️ Attention: WalkingPad models R1 and C1 They do not support direct synchronization with the Mi Band – this will require middleware, such as Google Fit or Apple Health.

2. Connect via the Mi Home app (main method)

This method is suitable for most models, including the Xiaomi Mi WalkingPad R2, Kingsmith R1 Pro and WalkingPad C2.

1. Turn on the power button track (usually located on the control panel or on the side) and wait for the Wi-Fi indicator (blue or green LED) to flash.
2. Open Mi Home, press + → Add Device.
3. Select the category “Sports and fitness” → “Treadmill”.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen: the application will prompt you to connect to the temporary network Xiaomi_XXXX (password 12345678 or indicated on a sticker under the track).
5. Return to the main Mi Home menu and select your 2.4GHz home network.

If the track doesn’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the router and smartphone.
• 📵 Shut down. VPN Proxies (they block the connection to Xiaomi servers).
• 🔌 Reconnect the power track (remove the plug for 10 seconds).

Make sure the router is running at 2.4GHz

Turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone (may interfere)

Check the charge of the track (for battery models)

Update the Mi Home app to the latest version-->

3. Connect to Mi Band and other fitness trackers

Synchronization with Mi Band 6/7/8 or Xiaomi Smart Band Pro allows you to automatically record workouts in Mi Fitness.

To set up:

1. Connect the track to Mi Home (as described above).
2. Open Mi Fitness, go to Profile → Devices.
3. Click “Add device” and select your track from the list.
4. Activate the option to sync with Mi Band.

⚠️ Note: If running data is not displayed in Mi Band after you connect, check the privacy settings in Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Permits" (geolocation and fitness data must be included).

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4. Wi-Fi Connection: Solving Common Errors

If the track is not connected to Wi-Fi, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🌐 Incorrect router frequency: Xiaomi tracks only work with 2.4 GHz. Turn off 5 GHz in router settings or create a separate network for 2.4 GHz.
• 🔒 Complex password: if there is Cyrillic or special characters in the password (!@#$), Replace it with Latin with numbers.
• 📡 Weak signal: Place the router closer to the track (especially for models without an external antenna, such as the WalkingPad) A1).
• 🔄 Conflict IP: In the router settings, turn on DHCP Or set the track static. IP.

If the Wi-Fi indicator on the track flashes red, reset:

1. Press the power button for 10 seconds before the beep.
2. Turn off the power for 30 seconds, then reconnect.
3. Repeat the connection procedure through Mi Home.

5. Firmware Update: Why It Matters and How to Do It

Xiaomi’s firmware tracks older than 2023 may not support synchronization with the latest Mi Band 8 and iOS 17+.The firmware update solves connectivity issues, adds new training programs and improves stability.

To update the firmware:

1. Connect the track to Mi Home and Wi-Fi.
2. Go to “Device Profile → Settings → Firmware Update”.
3. If the update is available, click “Download and Install”.
4. Do not turn off power during the process (it takes 5-15 minutes).

Kingsmith models (such as the R1 Pro) may require manual firmware through the Xiaomi Home App for China.

1. Install the Chinese version of Mi Home (APK can be downloaded from https://apkpure.com).


2. Change region to "Mainland China" in profile.




3. Connect the track and check for updates.

⚠️ Warning: After updating the firmware, reset the track settings to the factory ("Settings") → Reset to Mi Home to avoid conflicts with previous data.

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If after updating the track began to slow down, try to roll back the firmware through the support Xiaomi. To do this, write to the chat on the official website with the model and version of the software (you can find it in the About device in Mi Home).

6. Alternative ways of connecting (without Mi Home)

If the standard method does not work, you can use:

• 📱 Xiaomi Wear app: suitable for models with Mi Band support. synchronizes training data, but does not control the track.

To connect via Xiaomi Wear:

1. Install the app and log in with the same account as you do on Mi Home.

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If the track doesn’t connect in any way, check its serial number on Xiaomi’s official website – it may be a fake or a model for the domestic Chinese market (requires circumvention of regional restrictions).

7. Compatibility with other services (Strava, Apple Health, Google Fit)

Xiaomi treadmill data can be exported to third-party fitness apps.

For automatic synchronization with Apple Health:

1. Install Health Sync from the App Store.
2. In the Mi Fitness settings, allow data export.
3. In Health Sync, select “Mi Fitness → Apple Health” and set up options.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi treadmills