Connecting Honor watches to Xiaomi Redmi 10S: full instruction with error analysis

The Honor smartwatch and Xiaomi Redmi 10S are a popular mix among users who value functionality and accessibility. However, their connection does not always go smoothly due to the differences in the ecosystems of Huawei (owner of the Honor brand) and Xiaomi. In this article, we will analyze all the stages of connection, from preparing devices to setting up notifications, and also solve typical problems such as lack of pairing or synchronization failures.

It’s important to understand that Honor watches use a proprietary Huawei Health app, which doesn’t always work correctly on Xiaomi smartphones due to manufacturer restrictions.We tested the process on the Redmi 10S with MIUI 14 firmware (Android 12) and the Honor MagicWatch 2/Honor Watch GS 3, but the instruction is relevant for other models of the line. If you have an older version of MIUI, some steps may differ — we will warn you about this separately.

Before you start, make sure both devices are at least 50% charged. On the Redmi 10S with a 5000 mAh battery, this is critical: at a charge level below 30%, the system can automatically turn off background activity of Huawei Health, which will interrupt synchronization.

1. Preparation of the Redmi 10S smartphone for connection

Before pairing with the watch, you need to configure the Redmi 10S so that it does not block the Huawei Health app. The main problems arise from aggressive battery optimization in MIUI, which by default limits the background processes of third-party applications.

Follow the following steps:

• 📱 Update the firmware: Go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system and install the latest version MIUI. At the time of writing the article is relevant MIUI 14.0.6 for Redmi 10S.
• 🔄 Reset your network settings (if you’ve had Bluetooth issues before): → Connections and sharing → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.
• 🛡️ Turn off "Data Protection": In Settings → Confidentiality → Special permits → Find Huawei Health and Allow Access to Location, Contacts and Notifications.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi 10S With root rights or custom firmware, pairing with Honor watches may not work due to lack of Google Mobile Services certificates (GMS). In this case, you will need to install MicroG or return to stock firmware.

Also check that the phone is Bluetooth 5.0 enabled (Honor watches do not support older versions of the protocol).

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Slip on the three-point in the upper right corner and select Additional.
3. Make sure that Bluetooth version: 5.0 is activated.

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2. Installation and configuration of the Huawei Health app

Huawei Health is a must-have component for the Honor watch, which can be downloaded from Google Play or AppGallery, but the Redmi 10S has some nuances:

If you are installing Huawei Health for the first time, use the official Huawei Health Service APK from Huawei, as the version from Google Play may not contain the latest updates for Honor devices: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/huawei-health/.

After installation:

1. Open the app and register for a Huawei ID account (if not), use a valid email and it will receive a confirmation code.
2. Log in to your account and accept the terms of use.
3. Allow all permissions (location, notifications, physical activity) to be requested.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 10S s MIUI 14 After installing Huawei Health, a notification may appear, "The app consumes a lot of power." Don't click "Optimize" - this will cause sync failures. → Annexes → Application management → Huawei Health.Select the Battery → No restrictions. Activate Autostart option.

If the app doesn’t open or if it says “Huawei Mobile Services are not installed,” download HMS Core from the same Huawei site and install it manually.This is a must-have component for Huawei Health to work on devices without Huawei services preinstalled.

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3. Step-by-step instructions for pairing the Honor watch with the Redmi 10S

When you're done, you can start plugging in. Make sure the Honor watch is charged and paired (usually by pressing the power button for 5-10 seconds until it comes out). QR-screen-code).

Act on the algorithm:

1. Activate Bluetooth on Redmi 10S (Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth).
2. Open Huawei Health and tap the Device icon (bottom of the screen).

If QR-The code does not appear, try an alternative method:

• 🔍 On the clock, go to Settings. → Bluetooth and activate search mode.
• 📱 On your phone in Huawei Health, select Manual Connection and enter PIN-code displayed on a clock (usually 0000 or 1234).

The pairing process can take up to 2-3 minutes. Don't interrupt it, even if it seems that nothing is happening. The Redmi 10S should display a "Device Connected" notification, and the watch should display a tick or a "Connected" message.

4. Notification setting and data synchronization

Once successfully connected, you need to configure notifications and health data synchronization, and by default, Huawei Health blocks most notifications from third-party apps (such as WhatsApp or VK), so you will have to manually enable them.

How to set up notifications:

1. At Huawei Health, go to Devices → [Your Watch] → Manage Notifications.
2. Activate the Call and Message Notification switch.
3. Switch to App Notifications and select the messengers you want to receive notifications from.
4. Turn on the option to display the contents of notifications if you want to see the text messages on the watch.

To synchronize the steps, sleep and pulse data:

• 📊 At Huawei Health, go to Profile → Settings → Synchronization of data.
• 🔄 Set automatic synchronization at 1 hour intervals (it costs 6 hours by default, which is inconvenient).
• 🔒 Allow access to Google Fit if you want to export your data to other services.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 10S s MIUI 14 notifications from Huawei Health can be duplicated in the curtain of the phone.To turn off takeovers, go to Settings → Notifications → Huawei Health and Deactivate Show on the Lock Screen.

If your steps or pulse data are not synchronized, check:

• 🔋 Charge level of the clock (at <20% synchronization is off).
• 📶 Bluetooth connection stability (reconnect the clock if the signal is weak).
• 🔄 Power Saving Settings on Your Phone (Disable Optimization for Huawei Health).

5. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right connection, Redmi 10S users often run into problems, and we've collected common bugs and ways to fix them:

If the Honor watch is permanently losing connection after pairing, try:

1. Remove the watch from the list of Bluetooth devices on your phone (Settings → Bluetooth → [Your watch] → Forget the device).
2. Remove the watch from Huawei Health (Devices → [Your Watch] → Delete).
3. Reboot both devices and repeat pairing.

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If the Honor watch is not determined even after the reboot, try connecting it to another phone (like Android 11 or iOS).If the connection is established, the problem is in the settings of your Redmi 10S (probably locking at the MIUI level).

6. Optimize the work of Honor watches with Xiaomi Redmi 10S

To keep the Honor watch running smoothly, set up the Redmi 10S as follows:

1. Turn off automatic optimization:

• 🔋 Go to Settings. → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
• Find Huawei Health in the list and select Unlimited.

2. Set up auto-start:

• 🔄 B Settings → Annexes → Application management → Huawei Health → Autostart Activate the Option.

3. Update the watch firmware:

• 📲 At Huawei Health, Go to Devices → [Your watch] → Update of the PO.
• If an update is available, plug the watch into charging and wait for completion (at least 30 minutes).

For advanced users: If you notice a lag when synchronizing, try turning off the Smart Optimization feature in MIUI:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Turn off the options Background Process Limitation and MIUI Optimization.

⚠️ Attention: Disabling optimization MIUI It can reduce the battery life of Redmi 10S 10 to 15 percent. Use this method only if other methods have not worked.

7. Alternative ways of connecting (if the standard one does not work)

If pairing via Huawei Health is not possible, try alternative methods:

Method 1: Connecting with Notify & Fitness for Huawei

This third-party app allows you to manage your Honor watch without official software. Download it from Google Play and:

1. Open the application and resolve all requests.
2. Select the model of the watch in the list.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen for pairing.

Method 2: Use Mi Fit (for older watches)

Some Honor models (such as the Honor Band 4/5) support Mi Fit connectivity.

1. Install Mi Fit from Google Play.
2. Log in to Xiaomi's account.
3. Add the device manually by selecting another device.

Method 3: Connect via Amazfit (for Zepp OS-based watches)

The Honor MagicWatch 2 and later runs on the Zepp OS platform, so you can connect them via the Amazfit app (formerly Mi Fit):

1. Download Amazfit from Google Play.
2. Register or log in via Google.
3. Add the watch as a new device.

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When using third-party apps (such as Notify & Fitness), some of the features of the Honor watch may not be available: displaying notifications without text, no sleep monitoring, or limited training statistics.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Honor to Redmi 10S