Connecting Xiaomi Mi Band 4 to Samsung smartphone

Integrating wearables into the Android smartphone ecosystem has become standard, but Samsung device owners often face nuances when first familiarizing themselves with Xiaomi trackers. The process of synchronizing the Mi Band 4 and the South Korean brand’s phone requires not only basic pairing over Bluetooth, but also the correct setting of background services for stable operation. Ignoring the specific energy saving parameters characteristic of the One UI shell can lead to permanent connection breaks.

Unlike other manufacturers, Samsung’s software aggressively manages background processes, often leading to the “sedation” of the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app. The user needs to manually set priorities for a particular software so that the fitness bracelet receives call and message notifications without delay. In this article, we will take a look at every step from unpacking the gadget to fine-tuning the alert settings.

Before starting the procedure, make sure that your smartphone has Bluetooth module and geolocation enabled, as modern versions of Android require access to location to search. BLE-It is also critical to have a stable Internet connection for initial authorization in your Mi Account, and without these preconditions, further action may not be successful.

Preparation of Samsung smartphone and bracelet to pair

The first step is to properly prepare the software on your mobile device, and you will need to download the official Zepp Life app (formerly known as Mi Fit) from the Google Play Market. Although there are alternative clients, it is the software that provides the most complete compatibility with the functionality of the fourth version of the tracker.

After installing the application, you need to register or log into an existing Xiaomi account.Please note that the account region is better to choose "Russia" or "China", since the list of available dials and the correctness of weather widgets depends on this.

The Mi Band 4 tracker itself also requires preparation. If the gadget is new, it will automatically go into search mode when it is first turned on. If the device was previously used with another phone, it must be reset to the factory settings.

An important aspect is the version of the smartphone operating system. For stable operation, it is recommended that Android 6.0 or higher be installed on Samsung. Older versions may not support the necessary data encryption protocols.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting through the Zepp Life app

The pairing process starts with the launch of the installed Zepp Life app, and on the home screen at the bottom of the interface is the Profile tab, and clicking on it, you will be taken to the device management menu, where you need to select the option "Add device".

In the list of available gadgets, you should select Mi Band 4. The application will warn you to keep the phone and bracelet in close proximity to each other (no more than 1 meter).

When the image of the tracker found with its unique identifier appears on the smartphone screen (MAC-The Mi Band 4 itself will display a vibration signal and a graphic confirmation symbol (tick or button) at that moment).

⚠️ Note: If several devices with similar names appear in the search list, focus on the following: MAC-address, which can be found in the settings of the bracelet in the section "About the device».

Once you pair successfully, you'll start synchronizing time and date, which is critical because it's the app that sets the time zone, and make sure that the phone's settings automatically determine the time to avoid future desynchronization.

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If the device search takes more than 2 minutes, try rebooting Bluetooth on your phone or temporarily disabling the VPN if it is activated.

The final step of the initial setup is to update the firmware of the tracker itself, and the app will prompt you to download the latest version of the software if the current version is outdated, and you cannot interrupt this process, as this can lead to a software failure.

Set up notifications and Russification of the interface

One of the main reasons for buying the Mi Band 4 is the ability to receive notifications directly on the wrist, but in order for messages from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) and SMS to arrive correctly, you need to give the application the appropriate permissions in the Android system.

Go to the Zepp Life app settings, select Notifications and activate the sources you want. Samsung's One UI system may additionally request permission to access notifications, which must be confirmed. Without this step, the bracelet will only vibrate when incoming calls.

The Mi Band 4 bracelets, released for the Chinese market (CN Version), do not have built-in support for the Russian language and will display “krakozyabra” or empty squares. To fully work with Russian text, you need to purchase a version for the global market (Global Version) or use modified dials.

• 📱 To set up the display of notifications go to Profile → Mi Band 4 → Notification settings.
• 🔔 Enable vibration and sound in the Settings section → The sound and vibration on the bracelet.
• 📵 Use the Do Not Disturb mode in the app to limit nighttime notifications.

You also need to set up the weather display, so you need to find the weather settings in your profile and add cities for which the tracker will receive current data, which saves battery power without asking for geo-position all the time.

Resolving Energy Saving Problems with One UI

Samsung smartphones are known for their aggressive energy saving policies, which often kill the background processes of the Zepp Life app.This causes the bracelet to stop receiving data and loses communication with the phone hours after connecting.

To prevent this, you need to exclude the application from battery optimization. Go to your phone settings, find the Apps section, select Zepp Life, and open Battery. You need to set the No Limits mode here.

Auto-start optional: Some versions of One UI firmware have a separate “Out-Start” menu where you tick the box against the desired application, ensuring that the service starts immediately after the phone is turned on.