Connecting Xiaomi Mi Band 4 to Honor smartphone: full instruction with error solutions

Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 4 remains a popular gadget even years after the release — its reliability, autonomy and functionality attract users. EMUI or MagicOS) often encounter difficulties pairing devices, problems arise due to the features of the Honor firmware, restrictions on the background activity of applications or conflicts with Huawei's branded services.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to connect the Mi Band 4 to Honor phones, from the standard procedure through Mi Fitness to workarounds for older models, and you’ll find unique tips for fixing bugs that are not described in Xiaomi’s official documentation. For example, why the bracelet can “hang” at the interface stage when the power saving mode on the Honor 30 Pro is turned on+ How to get around blocking notifications on MagicOS 7.0.

Preparation: What to check before connecting

Before you start pairing, make sure your Honor and Mi Band 4 meet the minimum requirements. Often problems arise due to missing parts at this stage.

On the smartphone side:

• 📱 Android version: no lower than 6.0 (for Mi Fitness) or 7.0 (for Zepp Life). 8X (Android 8.1) and newer problems do not arise, but the owners of Honor 5C (Android 6.0 may require a software update.
• 🔄 System Updates: Check for Up-to-date Security Patches in Settings → System system → Update: Outdated versions EMUI Sometimes block Bluetooth connections with third-party gadgets.
• 📶 Bluetooth: version 4.2 or higher Mi Band 4 does not support Bluetooth 5.0+, On Honor View 20 (Bluetooth 5.0) there may be periodic communication breaks.

On the side of the bracelet:

• 🔋 Battery charge: at least 20%. At low charge, the bracelet can interrupt the pairing process during the data transfer stage.
• 🔄 Reset: If the Mi Band 4 has already been connected to another device, reset via Bracelet Settings → Reset (click on the bracelet screen 10 times in a row).
• 📦 Firmware: Up-to-date (checked in the app after you connect) An outdated firmware can cause a "failed to update" error on the Honor 20 Lite.

Pay special attention to permissions for the application. EMUI 10+ Or MagicOS, which blocks background activity for third-party programs by default, causes the bracelet to shut down 5-10 minutes after pairing. To avoid this, add Mi Fitness or Zepp Life to the list of secure apps in advance:

⚠️ Note: On the Honor 50 Pro (MagicOS 5.0), the first time you connect, the Mi Band 4 can request access to Notifications and Phone. If you refuse, synchronization of steps and calls will not work, you will have to repeat pairing.

Method 1: Connect via Mi Fitness (official method)

Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit) is the main management app for the Mi Band 4. Although Xiaomi is not officially testing compatibility with Honor, most models work correctly (HMS) Google Mobile Services instead (GMS) (For example, Honor 30 Pro+ for the Chinese market).

Step-by-step:

1. Install Mi Fitness: 📥 Download the app from Google Play (for the GMS-AppGallery (for devices) HMS). 🔓 Allow all requests: Location, Warehouse, Phone, Notifications.
2. Register a Xiaomi account: 📧 Use a valid email or phone number. HMS Google registration may not work – choose the option “Other way". 🔐 Link your account to the bracelet (this is necessary for data synchronization).

Start pairing.

• 🔍 Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and start Mi Fitness.
• 📱 Press "Add device" → "Bracelet" → "Mi Smart Band 4".
• 🔄 Follow the instructions on the screen. The bracelet should vibrate and show the confirmation code.

Install Mi Fitness from the official store|Allow all application requests (including background activity)|Register/log in to your Xiaomi account|Reset your Mi Band 4 settings (if previously connected)|Enable Bluetooth and geolocation on Honor-->

If at the interface stage there is an error "Can not connect", try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth: Disable and turn on the module in the Honor settings.
• 📱 Clear the Mi Fitness cache: Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔋 Reset the bracelet: Hold the button on the charger for 10 seconds.

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On Honor 20 Pro (EMUI 9.1) When connecting via Mi Fitness, you may experience a "Too many devices" error. Solution: Remove all stored Bluetooth devices in Settings → Bluetooth → Save devices and repeat pairing.

Method 2: Connect via Zepp Life (alternative application)

Zepp Life (formerly Amazfit) is a versatile application for Xiaomi and Amazfit devices that sometimes runs more stable than Mi Fitness on Honor. Its advantage is better optimized background synchronization, which is important for phones with aggressive energy saving (for example, Honor). 8A).

Connection algorithm:

1. 📥 Install Zepp Life from Google Play or AppGallery.
2. 📱 Launch the application and select "Add device" → "Mi Smart Band 4".
3. 🔄 Follow the instructions on the screen. Unlike Mi Fitness, you don't need to have a Xiaomi account attached here, just local registration.
4. 🔐 Allow notifications and contacts to be accessed (otherwise incoming calls will not work).

Comparison of Mi Fitness and Zepp Life for Honor:

If the bracelet does not display notifications after connecting via Zepp Life, check:

• 📵 Notification settings in the application: Profile → Notifications → Turn it on.
• 🔕 Permissions for Zepp Life in the system: Settings → Annexes → Zepp Life → Notifications → Permission.
• 📱 Do Not Disturb on Honor: Turn it off in Settings → Sound. → Don't disturb.

Solving common connection errors

Even if instructions are executed correctly, Honor users can face unique problems, and here is a list of errors and solutions specific to this combination of devices.

Error 1: "Can't find the device" (bracelet not detected)

Causes and solutions:

• 🔍 Bluetooth doesn't see the bracelet: Reboot the Bluetooth module on Honor: turn it off for 30 seconds, then turn it on. 9X Can help reset network settings: Settings → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth.
• 🔋 Bracelet discharged or frozen: Connect Mi Band 4 to charge for 10 minutes, even if the indicator shows charge.If the screen does not respond, perform a hard reset: hold the button on the charger for 15-20 seconds.
• 📱 Conflict with other gadgets: Remove all saved Bluetooth devices in Settings → Bluetooth. Honor View 30 may interfere with the function "Dual Bluetooth connection" - turn it off.

Error 2: "Synchronization failed" (data not updated)

This problem is more common on Honor with EMUI 11+ Or MagicOS because of background limitations:

• 🔄 Add the app to "Protected": Settings → Battery → Launching applications → Mi Fitness/Zepp Life → Insert "Suppression" and "Background activity"
• 📵 Turn off battery optimization: Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Battery → Deactivate "Optimization"
• 🔌 Manually update data: Open the app, pull the screen down for forced sync. On Mi Band 4, go to Settings → Synchronization → Update.

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On Honor 50 (MagicOS 5.0), you need to turn off the Smart Resource Allocation function in the battery settings to ensure stable synchronization, otherwise the system will force the Mi Fitness to close 30 minutes after the battery is folded.

Error 3: “Notifications are coming” (calls and calls) SMS not displayed)

The problem is typical for Honor with HMS (without Google services. Solutions:

• 📱 Allow access to notifications: Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Zepp Life/Mi Fitness → Include all types
• 🔕 Set up exceptions for applications: For WhatsApp/Telegram: Settings → Annexes → [Choose the messenger] → Notifications → Allow. For calls: Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Notifications → Turn on.
• 🔄 Check the bracelet settings: In Mi Fitness: Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Notifications → Enable everything. On Mi Band 4: Settings → Notifications → Enable (scroll to the end of the list).

⚠️ Attention: Honor 30 Pro+ s HMS Notifications from Google Meet or Gmail will not come to the wristband, as these services are blocked at the system level).

Features of connection on different versions EMUI/MagicOS

Mi Band 4 behavior may vary depending on the version of the Honor firmware, and below are the key nuances for popular models.

For Honor with MagicOS 7.0+ (For example, Honor Magic 5 Pro may require additional permissions:

1. Go to Settings. → Confidentiality → Application authorizations → Zepp Life/Mi Fitness.
2. Turn on all switches: Location, Phone, CMS, Warehouse, Notifications.
3. In the section Additional, include "Show on top of other windows" and "Change system settings".

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On the Honor Magic 4 Pro (MagicOS 7.0), after connecting the Mi Band 4, the "Raise your hand to wake up" gesture may stop working. Solution: go to the bracelet settings and turn off / turn on the "Raise your hand" option again.

How to transfer data from another phone to Honor

If you have previously used the Mi Band 4 with another smartphone (such as Xiaomi or Samsung), when connecting to Honor, data will not be automatically transferred.

Method 1: Through Xiaomi account (if you used Mi Fitness)

1. 📱 On your old phone, open Mi Fitness and wait for full cloud sync.
2. 🔄 Sign in to the same Xiaomi account on Honor.
3. 📥 After connecting the bracelet, the data will be downloaded automatically (it can take up to 10 minutes).

Method 2: Export/import via Zepp Life

• 📤 On your old phone, export data: Zepp Life → Profile → Settings → Export of data → Save the file to disk
• 📥 On Honor, import the file: Zepp Life → Profile → Settings → Data import → Select a file

Method 3: Manual transfer (if synchronization is not working)

• 📊 Export data to Google Fit (if you have used it before): Mi Fitness → Profile → Settings → Synchronization with Google Fit → Turn on
• 🔄 On Honor, install Google Fit and log in to the same Google account.
• 📥 Connect Mi Band 4 to Zepp Life and wait for Google Fit to sync.

⚠️ Attention: Honor with HMS (No data transfer via Google Fit is possible, in which case use Method 2 (export/import via Zepp Life) or save screenshots of statistics from an old phone.

Alternative ways to connect (if nothing works)

If standard methods don’t work, try workarounds. They’re relevant to older Honor models (like Honor). 7A) or custom-built devices.

Method 1: Connecting through third-party software (Notify & Fitness)

Notify & Fitness for Mi Band is a third-party app that sometimes works where official utilities refuse.It supports Mi Band 4 and bypasses restrictions. EMUI.

Instructions:

1. 📥 Install Notify & Fitness.
2. 🔓 Allow all requests (including: ADB, if necessary).
3. 🔄 Connect the bracelet via "Add device" → "Mi Band 4".
4. 🔧 Set up notifications manually in the Notifications section".

Advantages of the method:

• 🔹 Works for Honor with HMS (Google).
• 🔹 Supports custom vibrations and icons for notifications.
• 🔹 It can bypass the blocking of background activity on EMUI 10+.

Method 2: Connection through ADB (power-user)

If the Mi Band 4 is defined by the system but does not connect to the application, the problem may be Android limitations. ADB.

Instructions:

1. 📱 Enable Developer Mode on Honor: Settings → The phone. → Assembly number → Press 7 times.
2. 🔧 Turn on Debugging. USB In Settings → System system → For developers.
3. 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm grant com.xiaomi.hm.health android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED (replace com.xiaomi.hm.health with com.huami.watch.hmwatchmanager for Zepp Life).
4. 🔄 Reboot the phone and re-conjugate the pairing.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can disrupt the stability of the system.+ After this command, you may need to reset Bluetooth settings (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings).

Method 3: Using the second phone as a bridge

If Honor categorically refuses to connect to the bracelet, you can use a second phone (such as Xiaomi or Samsung) to initially set up, and then transfer the data to Honor.

Algorithm:

1. 📱 Connect Mi Band 4 to the second phone via Mi Fitness.
2. 🔄 Update the bracelet firmware to the latest version.
3. 📥 Export data to Google Fit or save screenshots of statistics.
4. 🔄 Reset the bracelet to factory settings (10 taps on the screen).
5. 📱 Connect Mi Band 4 to Honor with Zepp Life.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Mi Band 4 honor