How to connect Xiaomi bracelet to Redmi phone: instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi fitness bracelets are some of the most popular wearables on the market due to the combination of functionality, sensor accuracy and affordable price. If you just purchased the Mi Band bracelet (any model from Mi Band 3 to Mi Band 8 or Smart Band Pro) and want to sync it with the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone (Note 10/11/12 series, Redmi 9/10/12C, etc.), this guide will help you do it quickly and without errors.

The connection process seems simple, but many users face typical problems: the bracelet is not determined by the phone, the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) does not see the device, or synchronization is interrupted halfway. We will analyze not only the basic settings, but also the nuances for different versions of MIUI, the features of authorization through Xiaomi Account, and also give tips for eliminating common errors. If your Redmi works on Android 10+ or MIUI 12/13/14, the instruction will remain relevant - the difference is only in the location of some menu items.

Important: Make sure the bracelet is charged before you start (the charging indicator is green or flashes when you connect to the charger), and the phone has Bluetooth and geolocation enabled (the latter is required for Mi Fitness to work correctly). If you have updated the bracelet or phone firmware, you may need to re-pair.

1.What Xiaomi bracelets are compatible with Redmi phones

All modern Xiaomi fitness bracelets support connection to Redmi smartphones, but there are nuances with the MIUI and Android versions:

• 🔹 Mi Band 3/4/5/6/7/8 — Compatible with Redmi on Android 6.0+ and MIUI 9+. For full operation (notifications, payments) required MIUI 12 or newer.
• 🔹 Mi Smart Band 7 Pro / 8 Pro is needed MIUI 13+ due to the extended functions (built-in) GPS, NFC On older versions, for payment. MIUI Some of the opportunities will be blocked.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Watch S1/S2 — Although it's a watch, not a bracelet, it's connected through the same Mi Fitness app. 8.0+.
• 🔹 Outdated models (Mi Band) 1/2) — Not officially supported after MIUI 11, but can work with restrictions through third-party applications.

If your Redmi is released before 2019 (like Redmi 6/7), check the Android version in Settings → About Phone. The Mi Band 8 Pro may need a firmware update for the phone.

Note: Xiaomi bracelets do not support simultaneous connection to two phones. If the device is already tied to another smartphone, it must first be disabled via Mi Fitness on the old phone.

2.Preparing Redmi phone to connect bracelet

Before pairing, follow a few mandatory steps on the phone:

1. Update your firmware. Go to Settings → About Phone → Update your system and install the latest patches. This will eliminate possible Bluetooth errors.
2. Install the Mi Fitness app. Download it from Google Play or AppGallery (for models without Google services). Avoid third-party APKs - they may contain viruses.

If you use Redmi with MIUI 14 or higher, you may need additional permission to access notifications.

1. Open Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Find Mi Fitness in the list and allow notifications to be displayed.
3. Activate the option “Show on the lock screen”.

Advice: If you have Redmi with MIUI Global, but the region in the settings is not Russia / Europe, some features of the bracelet (for example, the most important features of the region are, NFC-Payment may not be available. You can change the region in Settings → Additionally. → Region (resetting will be required).

3. Step-by-step instructions for connecting the bracelet to the Redmi

When the phone is ready, we'll pair it up. It'll take no more than 5 minutes to do this.

1. Launch Mi Fitness and log in via Xiaomi Account (or create a new account if you don’t have one).

If there is an error in the search phase of the device Unable to connect, try:

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Restart Bluetooth on your phone (Settings) → Bluetooth → Off./On.).
• 🔧 Remove the Mi Fitness cache (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Clear the cache).

Important: If you connect the bracelet to your phone after resetting Redmi, you will have to re-authorize in Mi Fitness and re-tether the device.

4. Set up notifications and basic bracelet functions

Once you've successfully connected, you can customize your wristband, and you can find the basic settings in Mi Fitness in your device section.

• 📱 Notifications: Enable call alerts, SMS and messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.). To do this, go to the Device Profile → Notifications and select applications.
• 🔔 Alarm clocks: add smart alarm clocks with vibration through Profile → Alarm clocks. You can set the repeat by the days of the week.
• 🏃 Activity tracking: activate automatic recognition of walking, running or cycling in Profile → Monitoring of activity.
• 💤 Sleep control: turn on sleep phase analysis (light/deep)/REM) profile → To be accurate, wear the bracelet on your non-working hand.

For models with NFC (e.g. Mi Band 7 Pro):

1. Go to the Device Profile → NFC.
2. Add a bank card via Mi Pay (requires support for service in your area).
3. Set up quick commands (such as unlocking the door or launching the app when you tap the bracelet tag).

Restrictions: on Redmi with MIUI for Europe/Russia, Mi Pay can be disabled, in which case use alternative payment methods (e.g. Google Pay on your phone).

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If notifications are late, in Mi Fitness settings, enable the “Priority Notifications” option and add the app to the battery optimization exception list (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All apps → Mi Fitness → No restrictions).

5. Solving Connection and Synchronization Problems

Even after successful pairing, failures can occur. Consider typical errors and how to fix them:

If the bracelet does not vibrate at notifications:

1. Check if the Do Not Disturb mode on the bracelet is enabled (swipe down the bracelet screen and look at the bell icon).
2. Make sure that Mi Fitness has the right notification apps (Profile → Notifications).
3. Reconnect the bracelet: remove it from Mi Fitness, then add it again.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi with MIUI China (not global firmware), some bracelet features (such as voice assistant or weather) may not work properly, and the solution is to change the firmware region to Global or EEA.

6. How to disconnect the bracelet from Redmi and connect to another phone

If you want to transfer the bracelet to another smartphone (for example, from Redmi to iPhone or another Xiaomi), first untie it from the current device:

1. Open Mi Fitness on Redmi.
2. Go to your bracelet profile (click on its image at the top of the screen).
3. Scroll down and select “Delete the device”.
4. Confirm action. The bracelet will be dropped to factory settings.

To connect to the new phone:

• 📱 Install Mi Fitness on your new device and log in to the same Xiaomi Account (or another if you want to link the bracelet to your new account).
• 🔄 Repeat the pairing process as described in Section 3.

Important: If you sell or transfer the bracelet to another person, make sure to reset through Mi Fitness, otherwise the new owner will not be able to connect it - the device will remain tied to your account.

⚠️ Note: when you remove the bracelet from Mi Fitness, all data (sleep statistics, steps, training) will be stored in the Xiaomi account, but the notification settings and alarms will reset.

7. Optimization of the bracelet with Xiaomi Redmi

To ensure that the bracelet is stable and does not discharge too quickly, follow these tips:

• 🔋 Battery savings: Turn off Always-on Display (if any), reduce screen brightness and data sync frequency (e.g., once every 30 minutes instead of constant).
• 📶 Stable connection: If the bracelet is often turned off, turn off the power saving mode for Mi Fitness in the settings MIUI.
• 🔄 Regular updates: check the bracelet firmware updates in your Device Profile → Software Update: New versions fix bugs and add features.
• 🛡️ Loss protection: Enable the "Device Search" option in Mi Fitness. If the bracelet gets lost, you can make it vibrate through the app.

For Redmi users with MIUI 14, the Quick Connection feature is available:

1. Open the notification bar on Redmi and hold the Bluetooth icon.
2. In the menu that opens, select “Add device”.
3. The system will automatically find the Xiaomi bracelet and offer to connect via Mi Fitness.

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For maximum compatibility, use the latest version of Mi Fitness and update the bracelet firmware, which will eliminate 90% of connection and synchronization problems.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi bracelet to Redmi