Connecting smart watches Amazfit to the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi: full instruction

Amazfit’s modern smartwatches have become an integral part of the ecosystem of gadgets for an active lifestyle. Owners of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones often face the question: how to properly synchronize these devices to get the most functionality? Despite the fact that both brands belong to the same ecosystem of Xiaomi Group, the connection process has nuances that are important to consider for stable operation.

In this article, we will look at all the steps from phone preparation to notification settings, and also look at common errors and how to fix them, GTR 4, GTS 4, Bip 5) with the Redmi line (including the Redmi Note) 12/13, Redmi 10/11). If you have just unpacked a new watch or want to reconfigure the old one, this guide will help you avoid common problems.

Before you start connecting, make sure your Xiaomi Redmi meets the minimum requirements.Most Amazfit models (2022 and later) require a smartphone with Android 8.0 or higher and at least 2 GB of RAM. Also check that the phone has enough free space – the Zepp app (formerly Mi Fit) weighs about 150 MB, plus space for cache and watch firmware updates.

Important: If you use Redmi with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), some Amazfit features may not work properly. MIUI customize.

1. Preparation of the Xiaomi Redmi smartphone to connect

The first step is to check and configure the phone, and many users miss this step, which leads to synchronization problems.

• 📱 Update. MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Update the system and install the latest security patches.This will eliminate possible Bluetooth bugs.
• 🔄 Reset Bluetooth cache: In Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth press three dots in the top right corner and select Clear cache.
• 📶 Enable geolocation: For proper pedometer operation and GPS-Tracking in Amazfit watches requires access to the phone's location (Precise location resolution).
• 🔋 Charging: Make sure the Amazfit charge level is at least 50% – with a low charge, synchronization may be interrupted.

Pay particular attention to permissions for the Zepp app. MIUI (14 and later) Android limits the background activity of applications so that the watch receives notifications consistently:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Zepp.
2. Select Permissions and enable all available options (camera needed for scanning) QR-code-setting).
3. In the Battery section, disable Charge Optimization for Zepp.
4. In AutoRun and Background Activity, also enable permissions.

⚠️ Note: If you use Redmi with dual Bluetooth stack (e.g., models with Qualcomm Snapdragon chip and separate Broadcom module), in the developer settings (Development Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Turn on the option 7 times to turn off A2DP It's going to solve the communication breakdown problem.

2.Installation and configuration of the Zepp application

The official Amazfit watch management app is Zepp (formerly Mi Fit and Amazfit) and can be downloaded from Google Play or AppGallery, but Xiaomi Redmi is better used for the game. MIUI App Store (pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones) This ensures firmware compatibility and no push notification issues.

After installation, follow the following steps:

• 🌍 Region selection: The first time you run the app, you will be asked to select a country. For Russia and CIS, specify Russia - this will determine the synchronization server and available features (for example, AliPay will not be available).
• 📱 Account registration: Use the same Mi Account as you do on your phone. If you don't have an account, sign up via Phone Number or Email. Xiaomi account binding is mandatory for health data synchronization in your phone. MIUI!
• 🔍 Device search: Click Add Device and select your Amazfit model from the list. If there is no model, update the app or check compatibility on the Amazfit support site.

At the connection stage, the watch should be in pairing mode. For most models, it looks like this:

1. Press and hold the physical button on the watch for 5 seconds until it appears. QR-code.
2. On the phone screen in the Zepp app, a suggestion will appear to scan the code or enter PIN (usually 0000 or 1234).
3. Confirm the pairing on both devices.

If the clock is not detected, try: Phone settings → Bluetooth → Forget the device (if Amazfit was already on the list), then repeat the search in Zepp.

Install Zepp from MIUI App Store|

Update MIUI to the latest version|

Enable geolocation and Bluetooth|

Charge the watch to 50%+|

Reset Bluetooth cache on your phone-->

3. Data synchronization and notification setting

Once successfully connected, Zepp will automatically synchronize data, which can take 2 to 10 minutes depending on the amount of information (steps, sleep, exercise) and the first time you sync:

• 📊 Do not close the application – background synchronization may be interrupted.
• 📶 Connect to Wi-Fi – this will speed up the loading of the watch firmware (if you need an update).
• 🔋 Do not turn off the charge if the charge level is below 30%.

To set up notifications:

1. In the Zepp app, go to Profile → Your device. → Notifications.
2. Turn on the Notifications switch and select the apps you want to see on your watch (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram, Gmail).
3. In Notification Settings on the Phone (Settings) → Notifications → Zepp) Allow pop-ups and sounds.

Important: Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 13/14 One of the things that you can do is you can duplicate or not get notifications if you have Concentration Mode on or Don't Disturb in your phone settings. → Sound and vibration.

⚠️ Note: If notifications are delayed (more than 5 minutes), in the phone developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times) turn on the Bluetooth Debugging option and restart both devices.

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If after updating the firmware of the clock lost sleep data for the past days, check in Zepp → Profile → Cloud – information may be stored in the cloud and can be restored.

4.Amazfit Watch Firmware Update via Xiaomi Redmi

Regular firmware updates add new features and fix bugs. For Amazfit, updates come out about once in a while. 1-2 To update the clock through Xiaomi Redmi:

1. Open Zepp. → Profile → Your device. → Firmware update.
2. If a new version is available, click Download (Wi-Fi required).
3. After booting, connect the watch to charging and confirm the installation on the device itself.

The renewal process takes 5-15 This time:

• 📵 Don’t turn off Bluetooth on your phone.
• 🔌 Don't take your watch off the charge.
• 📶 Do not switch to mobile data if you downloaded firmware via Wi-Fi.

If the update is suspended during the Preparation for installation stage:

1. Reset the clock (press the button for 10 seconds).
2. In the Zepp app, click Repeat Update.
3. If the error repeats, reset the clock to factory settings (Clock settings) → System system → Reset).

⚠️ Note: After the clock is reset, all local data (training, sleep history) will be deleted. Backups are created automatically in the Zepp cloud, but they will require re-authorization to recover them.

5. Configure additional functions

In addition to basic synchronization, the Amazfit watch offers a number of advanced features that can be customized through the Xiaomi Redmi:

• 🎵 Music Management: At Zepp → The device → Music: Player control. From now on, you can switch tracks to Spotify, YouTube Music or the standard player. MIUI.
• 🏃 Sports modes: Add the right types of workouts to Zepp → The device → Sport → My modes, like for Amazfit. GTR 4 more than 150 modes available including yoga and climbing.
• 💤 Sleep monitoring: Enable Smart Sleep Mode in the clock settings for more accurate sleep phase analysis (required) MIUI 12 and above for proper synchronization).
• 🔒 Screen lock: In Zepp → The device → Security set up unlocking your phone with a watch (works only on the phone) MIUI with Smart Lock on).

For owners of Xiaomi Redmi with NFC Bank cards are linked to Amazfit watches (supported in models) GTR 4, GTS 4):

1. Open Zepp. → The device → Contactless payments.
2. Select a bank from the list of supported banks (for example, SberBank, Tinkoff).
3. Follow the instructions for linking the card (required) SMS-confirmation).

Note: for payments from Amazfit watches via Xiaomi Redmi, it is necessary that the feature on the phone is enabled NFC and the bank's application is installed.

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For maximum accuracy of health data (HR, SpO2) in the settings of the clock, enable Continuous monitoring, but note that this will reduce battery life on the 20-30%.

6. Solving common problems

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi Redmi users may encounter common errors, and consider the most common ones and how to fix them:

If the Amazfit watch is no longer defined by the phone after the update MIUI, perform the following actions:

1. Remove the watch from the list of Bluetooth devices on your phone.
2. In the Zepp app, delete the device (Profile) → Your device. → Delete).
3. Reboot both devices.
4. Repeat the connection process from scratch.

For Redmi models with dynamic RAM (For example, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+) If there is a lack of RAM, there may be an error: I could not connect to the device:

• Close all background applications.
• Enable Performance Mode in Settings → Special Opportunities → Performance Mode.
• Reconnect the connection.

7. Optimization of autonomy and productivity

The Amazfit watch is known for its long, uncharged operation, but when connected to the Xiaomi Redmi, the battery life can be shortened.

• 🔋 Turn off continuous heart rate monitoring: In Zepp → The device → Heart → Select the frequency of measurements every 10 minutes instead of continuous.
• 🌙 Use dark dials: AMOLED-Amazfit screens consume less power when displaying dark colors. Set the dial from the category Dark in Zepp → Dials.
• 📵 Limit background notifications: In phone settings (Settings) → Notifications → Zepp) disable notifications from unnecessary applications.
• 🔄 Update your firmware in a timely manner: New versions often optimize power consumption. Check updates once a week.

For Redmi users with Dual Apps, it is important to:

⚠️ Note: Do not clone the Zepp app through Settings → Dual Apps. This will lead to a data synchronization conflict between two copies of the application and the clock will no longer display notifications correctly.

If you notice that the watch is rapidly discharged after connecting to Redmi, check:

1. Is the display always on (Zepp) mode turned on? → The device → Display).
2. Are there too many third-party dials installed (they may contain unoptimized code)?
3. Is the background training mode active (check in Zepp) → Sport).

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For maximum autonomy, disable Auto-Weather Update in the clock settings. Weather data consumes up to 15% of charge per day due to frequent access to the weather. GPS nets.

8. Alternative ways of connecting

If the standard method doesn’t work with Zepp, you can try alternatives, such as the Amazfit Bip and Amazfit Cor, the Notify & Fitness for Amazfit app (available on Google Play) offers advanced notification settings and is compatible with the new app. MIUI.

To connect via Notify & Fitness:

1. Install the application and provide all necessary permissions.
2. In the application settings, select the watch model.
3. Activate the pairing mode on the watch (press the button for 10 seconds).
4. Confirm the connection in the application.

Advantages of this method:

• 📱 More flexibility in setting up notifications (you can filter by keywords).
• 🔊 Support for voice notifications (watches voice incoming messages).
• 🎨 Access to informal dials.

However, there are also disadvantages:

• ⚠️ No official support from Amazfit - bugs are possible.
• 📉 Higher power consumption due to additional background processes.

Another option is to connect via Mi Fitness (Chinese version of Zepp), which is relevant for global firmware Redmi owners who want to access features not available in the international version of the app.

1. Download. APK-Mi Fitness file from a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror).
2. Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install Unknown Applications).
3. Sign in with Mi Account and connect the watch.

⚠️ Note: Using the Chinese version of Mi Fitness may result in a loss of warranty for the watch if the device's firmware is changed, and some features (such as voice assistant) may only work in Chinese.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Amazfit to Xiaomi Redmi