The modern wearables market offers users many options for tracking health, but often there is a situation when gadgets from different manufacturers have to be combined into a single ecosystem. Xiaomi smartphone owners often wonder whether Samsung trackers can be fully integrated with their devices, and the answer is unequivocal — yes, it is quite real. The bundle works steadily, allowing you to transfer data on heart rate, steps and sleep to third-party applications, although it requires some initial setup.
The main difficulty is that the MIUI shell or its new version of HyperOS has an aggressive power saving policy that can interrupt the background operation of applications necessary for synchronization. To avoid connection breaks and loss of notifications, the user needs not only to install the application, but also to properly configure access rights and permissions for system services. Ignoring these settings often leads to the fact that the tracker stops updating data or vibrating when incoming calls.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the pairing process, focusing on the nuances of the Xiaomi-based Android operating system. You will learn which software to choose to manage your device, how to set up notifications correctly, and what to do if standard methods don’t work. The key is to use the Mi Fitness app instead of the standard Samsung Health for most modern tracker models.
Selection of interface software
The first step to creating a bundle is choosing the right control app. Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app has long been the main tool for trackers, but the company’s policy has changed. Modern devices like the Galaxy Fit 3, Fit 2 and newer versions now require installing the Mi Fitness app (formerly known as Zepp Life), which is developed by Xiaomi and optimized for their ecosystem, which provides better interoperability.
Older models released several years ago may require Google Fit to be used in conjunction with Samsung Health, but this method is considered outdated and less stable. Mi Fitness app allows you to register a device under Xiaomi account, which opens access to full functionality, including installing dials and updating firmware.
If you try to use older versions of the software, you may encounter errors when registering for an account or not be able to find the device when scanning. Make sure that your Xiaomi smartphone has Bluetooth and geolocation enabled, as without these permissions, you can not search for the gadget. Below is a table of compatibility of popular models and required software.
| Model bracelet | Recommended annex | The required version of Android | Type of connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 | Mi Fitness | Android 8.0+ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 | Mi Fitness / Galaxy Wearable | Android 6.0+ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Samsung Galaxy Fit e | Galaxy Wearable | Android 5.0+ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro | Galaxy Wearable + Plugin | Android 7.0+ | Bluetooth 4.0 |
It is worth noting that the transition to Mi Fitness for Samsung devices is a strategic solution that makes life easier for Xiaomi users. You no longer need to keep a few background processes running, which positively affects the autonomy of the smartphone.
Preparing the Xiaomi smartphone for connection
Before you start looking for a device, make sure your Xiaomi phone is ready to work with the peripherals. First of all, check the version of the operating system and all available security updates. Often connection problems lie in outdated Bluetooth drivers that are updated along with system patches.
An important step is to clear the list of previously connected devices. If your Samsung bracelet has previously been paired with another phone, it may try to automatically connect to it, ignoring the new request. Go to Bluetooth settings, find the device in the list and click Forget the device or Disable. It is also recommended to reboot the tracker itself by holding the touch button or through the settings menu on the gage screen.
⚠️ Note: Before starting the procedure, be sure to turn on geolocation (GPS) In modern versions of Android, finding Bluetooth devices is impossible without an active location permission, even if the tracker itself does not use maps.
For stable operation, you should also turn off the power saving mode for the time of setting. Aggressive MIUI algorithms can block scanning if the phone’s battery is below 20% or Super-Energy Saving mode is turned on. Make sure the smartphone screen is on at the time of searching, as some Xiaomi models pause scanning when the display is gone to save resources.
Check if flight mode or any restrictions on Google Play services are activated. Sometimes problems arise because Google services are blocked in the background. Open your battery settings and make sure that there is a "No Limits" restriction on system services and the app store. This ensures that the setup process is not interrupted by the system.
Step-by-step instructions for pairing devices
The process of connecting a Samsung bracelet to a Xiaomi phone through the Mi Fitness app is quite easy, but requires care at every step. First, launch the installed app and log in to your Xiaomi account. If you don't have one, it will take no more than a minute to register. After you log in, click on the add button, usually located in the upper corner or in the center of the home screen.
The app will ask for permission to use Bluetooth and geolocation, agree with them. Then you start scanning the devices. Put the Samsung bracelet next to the smartphone. If the device is new, it will automatically go into pairing mode. If the bracelet has already been used, you may need to reset to the factory settings through the menu of the tracker itself.
☑️ Checklist before pairing
When your Samsung Galaxy Fit appears on the list, click on it. The bracelet and smartphone will show a confirmation code. Make sure the codes match and confirm the action on both devices. The process of installing the necessary components and synchronizing time can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Do not move the devices far away from each other at this point.
Once you've successfully connected, the app will offer you the metrics you're interested in: step goals, call and message notifications, sleep monitoring. Setup notifications requires special attention, because by default they can be disabled for all applications except calls. Go through the list and activate the desired sources of information.
What to do if the code does not appear?
Configure notifications and access rights in MIUI
The most critical part of the setup for Xiaomi owners is the correct resolution of background activity. The MIUI shell is known for killing background processes to save charge, which leads to the loss of notifications from the bracelet. To avoid this, look in the list of Mi Fitness (or Galaxy Wearable) applications and go to its settings.
In the "Activity Control" or "AutoStart" section, select "No Limits" mode, which will allow the application to stay in memory and maintain a connection to the bracelet. Also, be sure to turn on auto-start so that the application runs with the operating system when the phone is turned on, without which, after restarting the smartphone, communication with the tracker will have to be restored manually.
Next, you need to configure the notifications on the wristband itself. In the app, go to Profile -> Application Notifications. Here you will see a list of all the programs installed on the phone. Turn on the switches opposite the ones you want to see messages on your wrist: Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber and others.
⚠️ Note: If notifications are late or not coming at all, check to see if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled on the phone or app. Also make sure that messengers in Android settings are allowed to display notifications on the lock screen.
To work properly, it is also recommended to fix the application in memory: Open the menu of running applications (swipe from the bottom up or menu button), find the Mi Fitness window and pull it down or press the lock to lock it. This will prevent it from accidentally closing when clearing the memory "Clear all".
Synchronization of data and work with Google Fit
One of the main advantages of using the Xiaomi-Samsung bundle is the ability to centralize health data. Mi Fitness app can transfer accumulated statistics (steps, pulse, sleep, SpO2) to the Google Fit service, which allows you to see the entire history of activity in one place, even if you use different gadgets.
To set up sync, open Mi Fitness, go to Profile and select Add Accounts or Link. Go to Google Fit and log in to your account. All new data will then be automatically duplicated, which is especially useful if you are planning to change your bracelet to a different manufacturer in the future but want to save history.
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Use Google Fit widgets on Xiaomi’s home screen to quickly view stats from Samsung’s bracelet without running apps.
Note that reverse sync (from Google Fit to Mi Fitness) doesn’t always work correctly, so the main source of data is the tracker app, and you can export the data to Apple Health (via third-party bridges) or Strava if you are actively involved in running or cycling.
It's important to check sync status periodically. Sometimes your Google account can get lost after you update your apps or change your password. If you notice that new workouts aren't showing up on Google Fit, try disabling and reconnecting aka. It'll take a couple of minutes, but it'll restore the flow of data.
Solving frequent connection problems and errors
Despite the overall compatibility, users may encounter specific errors, one of the most common being "Failed to find the device" or the endless rotation of the boot wheel when trying to connect. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by clearing the Bluetooth cache. Go to Settings → Apps → Show all apps → Bluetooth and click "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data".
Another common problem is that the bracelet is searched for, but when you try to connect it gives an error "Can't hide." This may mean that the device is already occupied by another phone or "hang." Reset to factory settings on the bracelet itself (usually through the Settings menu). → Reset solves this problem. Once reset, the tracker will be visible to everyone again.
If notifications stopped coming after the phone firmware update:
- 📱 Check if the Mi Fitness app itself has been updated to the bug version (a rollback version will help).
- 🔋 Make sure that the energy saving mode is not activated forcibly.
- 🔔 Recheck the permissions to access notifications in the privacy settings MIUI.
In rare cases, the problem lies in the Bluetooth version. If you have a very old Xiaomi phone (for example, released before 2016) and a new Samsung bracelet with Bluetooth 5.2+, they may not be compatible at the hardware level, in which case only replacing the smartphone with a more modern model will help.
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Most connectivity problems are solved by resetting Bluetooth settings on the phone and completely rebooting the bracelet.