Connecting Huawei Watches to Xiaomi Smartphone: Full Instruction with Problem Solutions

Synchronizing Huawei’s smartwatch with Xiaomi’s phone is a task that seems simple at first glance, but often raises questions among users, because both brands use their own ecosystems (Huawei Health and Mi Fitness/Xiaomi Wear), which are not originally designed for cross-platform work. However, with the right approach, connectivity is possible — and we’ll show you how to do this without losing functionality.

In this article, you will find not only basic steps for pairing devices, but also solutions to typical problems, from lack of notifications to data synchronization failures. We tested the methods on current models of 2023-2026, including the Huawei Watch GT 4, Watch Fit 3, Band 8 and Xiaomi 14 smartphones, Redmi Note 13 Pro+. All instructions are adapted to the latest versions of EMUI 13/HarmonyOS and MIUI 14/15.

Important: If you’re using the Huawei Watch 3 or later with HarmonyOS, some of the features (such as installing third-party apps) may be limited when you connect to Xiaomi.

1. Device compatibility: What Huawei watches work with Xiaomi

Before connecting, check if your watch model supports Android smartphones at all. Most Huawei devices are compatible, but there are nuances:

• ✅ Full compatibility with Huawei Watch GT (All generations, Watch Fit (1/2/3), Band (6/7/8), Watch Ultimate.These models sync through Huawei Health without restrictions.
• ⚠️ Limited functionality: Huawei Watch 3/3 Pro and newer (on HarmonyOS) Watches will connect, but some features (like AppGallery or Huawei Pay payments) will not be available.
• ❌ Incompatible: Huawei Watch D (requires special pressure measurement software, not supported on Xiaomi).

Also consider the Android version on your Xiaomi:

Critical information: Huawei Watch on HarmonyOS (Watch 3/4) does not support third-party app installation via Xiaomi, even if you use workarounds like ADB.

2. Preparation of the Xiaomi smartphone: settings before connecting

To avoid synchronization problems, pre-set your phone:

1. Update: Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update and install the latest security patches.
2. Activate Google Services: Open Settings → Apps → App Management. Find Google Play Services and Google Play Store, enable auto-update.

Set up permissions.

Settings → Privacy → Special Permits → Autorun

Enable AutoRun for Huawei Health and Huawei Mobile Services.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi smartphones with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14) block background activity of applications by default. Without auto-start, the clock will disconnect from the phone after 10-15 minutes.

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3. Installation of necessary applications

To connect Huawei watches to Xiaomi, you will need two mandatory applications:

1. Huawei Health (Main Synchronization Software): 📱 Download from Google Play or AppGallery. 🔒 Allow all requests (geolocation, notifications, access to contacts).

Huawei Mobile Services (HMS Core)

• 🔗 Download. APK from the official website: huawei.com.
• 📂 Install the file by pre-allowing installation from unknown sources in Settings → Annexes → Special permits.

For watch models on HarmonyOS (for example, Watch 3) you will need:

• 🔄 Device Virtualization Framework (part of the Device Virtualization Framework) HMS Core).
• 🔧 Huawei AppGallery (optional, but recommended for firmware updates).

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If the Huawei Health app doesn’t open after installing, clear the cache in Settings → Apps → Huawei Health → Storage → Clear the cache and restart the phone.

4. Step-by-step instructions for connecting the clock

Follow this algorithm for successful pairing:

1. Activate Bluetooth on both devices: On Xiaomi: Settings → Connections → Bluetooth. On Huawei Watch: Hold the Power Button → Select Bluetooth.
2. Start Huawei Health: Click Devices → Add Device → Watch. Select your watch model from the list.

Confirm the conjugation

• The code will appear on the watch – compare it to the code on the phone and confirm it.
• If the code doesn’t appear, reboot the clock (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• Set up notifications: Huawei Health → Device → Notification Management → Enable All Allow access to SMS, Calls and Apps.
• Apps like Gmail or Slack will require manual configuration: Xiaomi Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Select the application] → Notifications → Turn on

To synchronize health data (steps, pulse, sleep):

• 🏃 At Huawei Health, go to Profile → Settings → Synchronization of data.
• 🔄 Connect to your Google Fit or Apple Health account if you use it).
• ⚡ Enable Auto Sync and set the interval (Every hour is recommended).

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If notifications are late, check your power saving settings on Xiaomi: add Huawei Health to the list of Protected Apps (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization).

6. Solving typical connection problems

Even with the right setup, there can be errors. Let's look at the most common ones.

Additional solutions for complex cases:

• 🔧 Reset the clock settings: If the watch was previously connected to another phone, reset via Settings → System system → Reset.
• 📡 Bluetooth issues: Remove all saved devices in Bluetooth Settings on Xiaomi.Reboot both devices.
• 🔄 Synchronization errors: Turn off VPN Check your Internet connection (required for authorization) HMS Core).

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7. Functional limitations in cross-platform connection

Even with successful synchronization, some functions may not be available:

• ❌ Huawei Pay: Does not work on Xiaomi phones (requires) HMS Core with support for banking services that are blocked outside of China).
• ❌ Installation of third-party applications: On a watch with HarmonyOS (Watch) 3/4) impossible to determine APK via Xiaomi.
• ⚠️ Voice Assistant: Celia (Huawei Voice Assistant) does not support commands in Russian when connecting to a mobile phone.-Huawei telephone.
• ✅ Work without restrictions: Health monitoring (pulse, sleep, SpO₂). Call and Message Notifications: Music Control (Player on Phone).

⚠️ Note: If you are using Huawei Watch GT 4 or Watch Ultimate, a function ECG (The electrocardiogram can be blocked when connected to Xiaomi, and it requires a Huawei phone with a phone that can be activated. EMUI 13+.

8. Alternative ways of connecting (for experienced users)

If the standard method doesn’t work, try the workarounds:

1. Use of the APK-Huawei Health version: Download the latest version from APKMirror. install by pre-deleting the official version from Google Play.

ADB

adb shell pm grant com.huawei.health android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS


adb shell pm grant com.huawei.health android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE

These teams will unlock additional permissions for Huawei Health (root rights or USB debugging ADB required).

Notify & Fitness for Huawei

• 📱 Install the app from Google Play.
• 🔗 It allows you to bypass the restrictions. HMS Core and customize notifications flexibly.