How to connect a fitness bracelet Huawei to the smartphone Xiaomi: all ways + error solving

Can Huawei and Xiaomi Connect: What You Need to Know Before Connecting?

Huawei Band fitness bracelets and Xiaomi smartphones operate on different ecosystems, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be synchronized. The main problem is that manufacturers are constrained: Huawei Health (the official wristband app) doesn’t support Xiaomi devices at the level of deep integration, as it does with Honor or Huawei phones.

It’s important to understand that even after a successful connection, some features may not work properly. For example, notifications from Huawei’s instant messengers when paired with Xiaomi are often duplicated or displayed with a delay of up to 2-3 minutes, due to the peculiarities of handling push notifications in MIUI and the limitations of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), but the basic functions – pedometer, pulsemeter, sleep monitoring – will work steadily.

In this article, we will look at:

• 🔹 Official way to connect via Huawei Health (with nuances for MIUI)
• 🔹 Alternative sync applications (including Notify & Fitness and Mi Band Master)
• 🔹 Solving Common Errors: From Lack of Bluetooth Connection to Authorization Failures
• 🔹 Comparison of bracelet functionality when connected to Huawei vs Xiaomi

Method 1: Connect via the official Huawei Health app

This is the most reliable method, but it requires some preparation, because Huawei Health may not recognize a Xiaomi smartphone as a supported device.

1. Install Huawei Health from AppGallery or Google Play. The APKMirror version may contain bugs — avoid it.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and GeoData on your phone (required! without geolocation, the app won't allow you to create an account).
3. Sign up for a Huawei ID (if you don't have one) and use a valid email to send you a confirmation email.
4. After authorization, go to Devices → Add and select your bracelet model (e.g., Huawei Band 8).

If the bracelet is not displayed at the device search stage:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone’s Bluetooth module: Turn it off and turn it on again.
• 📱 Make sure the bracelet is at least 20% charged (at low charge it is not visible for connection).
• 🔧 In settings MIUI go to Apps → Permissions → Huawei Health and enable all permissions, including AutoRun and Background.

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Once you've successfully connected, it'll take 5 to 15 minutes to sync the data, so don't close the application during that time period, because background work can interrupt the process. If the data doesn't show up after 20 minutes, check:

• 📶 Internet connection quality (the app downloads the bracelet firmware).
• 🔋 Bracelet charge level (below 15% synchronization is suspended).
• 🔄 The firmware version of the bracelet (in Huawei Health → Device → Software Update).

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Method 2: Alternative Connection Apps (if Huawei Health is not working)

If the official app refuses to recognize the bracelet or constantly gives out errors, you can use third-party programs. They do not provide full functionality, but allow you to get basic data from the device.

To connect via Notify & Fitness:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Turn on the bracelet pairing mode: press the button 10 seconds before vibration.
3. In the app, select Add Device → Huawei Band.
4. Confirm the connection on the bracelet (click the button when a request appears).

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If the bracelet is not detected in Notify & Fitness, try connecting it first through Huawei Health and then reconnecting it in a third-party app. This helps 60% of the time.

An important caveat: third-party apps can't update the bracelet's firmware, which means:

• 🚫 You will not be able to install official updates from Huawei.
• ⚠️ Some functions (e.g., SpO₂ on Band 8) may not work properly.
• 🔄 When returning to Huawei Health, you will need to reset the bracelet to factory settings.

Solving Typical Errors When Connecting

Even with the right actions, users face problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Error 1: "The device is not supported"

This error occurs when Huawei Health determines that your phone is Xiaomi, and you can get around it in two ways:

• 📱 Change the phone model via ADB (requires unlocked bootloader and root rights). Command: adb shell settings put global device_name "HUAWEI P50" After execution, restart the phone.
• 🔧 Install Huawei Health via APK from Huawei AppGallery (not from Google Play).

1. Download APK from the official website.
2. Remove the current version of the app.
3. Install APK with permission Unknown sources.

Error 2: Bracelet is connected, but data is not synchronized

The reason is usually:

• 🔋 Low charge bracelet (less than 15%) Connect it to charge for 30 minutes.
• 📵 Conflict with other applications (e.g. Mi Fitness or Google Fit). Close them through Settings → Apps → Launched.
• 🌐 Background activity blocking in MIUI. Check the permissions for Huawei Health:

⚠️ Warning: A hidden limit on the background of apps has been added to MIUI 14+. To undo it, go to Settings → Battery → Performance Mode and select Unlimited for Huawei Health.

Error 3: Permanent breaks of Bluetooth connections

This problem is common with Xiaomi phones with MIUI 13/14 due to aggressive power optimization.

• 📲 Turn off the Adaptive Battery in Settings → Battery.
• 🔄 Enable Permanent Notification for Huawei Health in the Notification Settings.
• 🔧 Install Developer Options and turn off Bluetooth Automatic Shutdown:

Settings → About the phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times)


Settings → Additional → For developers → Disable “Bluetooth Auto Shutdown”

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If neither method worked, try connecting the bracelet to another phone (not even Huawei), performing the initial setup, and then returning it to Xiaomi. This works 40% of the time.

Comparison of functionality: Huawei Band on Xiaomi vs Huawei

Even if you successfully connect, some features will be limited, and the table below compares the capabilities of the Huawei Band 8 bracelet on phones from different brands:

If you’re critical to answer notifications or Huawei Pay, consider buying a Xiaomi bracelet (like the Mi Band 8) that will be fully compatible with your phone. However, if sensor accuracy and design are important to you, the Huawei Band remains a great choice even with limited functionality.

How to Transfer Data from Huawei Band to Xiaomi (and Back Again)

If you have temporarily connected the bracelet to another phone or want to back up your data, use these methods:

Method 1: Exporting through Huawei Health

The application allows you to upload data in CSV format:

1. Open Huawei Health and go to Profile → Settings → Data Export.
2. Select a period (maximum 3 months per export).
3. Confirm the data sent by email. The file will arrive within 24 hours.

Method 2: Sync with Google Fit

So that the data from the bracelet automatically gets to Google Fit (and then to Mi Fitness):

1. At Huawei Health, go to Profile → Settings → Accounts and Sync.
2. Connect Google Fit and allow access to the data.
3. In Mi Fitness, import data from Google Fit (Profile → Data Import).

⚠️ Warning: When syncing through Google Fit, some metrics (such as stress or menstrual cycle data) are lost. There may also be duplicate records if you use multiple fitness apps at the same time.

Method 3: Manual transfer through third-party services

For advanced users, Health Sync is suitable. It allows you to:

• 🔄 Sync data between Huawei Health, Google Fit, Apple Health and Mi Fitness.
• 📊 Export data to JSON/CSV for analysis.
• 🔧 Set up filtering rules (e.g., eliminate duplicate steps).

The service is paid (from $2/ month), but provides a free trial period for 7 days.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Huawei Band to Xiaomi