How to connect Xiaomi smart watches to Samsung phone: all ways

Synchronization of Xiaomi smartwatches (Mi Band, Amazfit or Watch series) with Samsung phone often raises questions among users. Despite the fact that both brands run on Android, features of firmware and branded shells (One) UI Samsung and MIUI Xiaomi can create nuances when connecting. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, including official applications, circumventing restrictions and solving typical errors.

The main problem is that Samsung is actively promoting its own Galaxy Wearable ecosystem, which does not support third-party devices. However, this does not mean that it is impossible to connect Xiaomi watches – it is enough to use the right tools and follow proven algorithms. We tested all methods on current models (2022-2026) and collected step-by-step instructions based on the latest software updates.

Important: If you use Xiaomi watches older than 2020 (e.g. Mi Band 4), some features may be limited due to outdated firmware. GTR 4, Watch 2 Pro) Advanced synchronization features including notifications, sleep monitoring and sports modes are available.

1.Preparing Samsung phone for connection

Before syncing, you need to configure the Samsung smartphone to avoid conflicts with Xiaomi apps.

• 📱 Update the firmware: Go to Settings → Update the software and install the latest security patches, which will eliminate possible Bluetooth bugs.
• 🔄 Reset Bluetooth cache: In Settings → Annexes → Bluetooth select "Stop" and "Clear Cache".
• 🛡️ Turn off energy saving: Add the watch app to battery optimization exceptions (Settings) → Caring for the device → Battery → Background work).
• 📴 Enable permissions: For Mi Fitness or Zepp Life, activate access to Contacts, Notifications and Locations.

Pay special attention to permissions for notifications. on Samsung with One UI 5/6 The path looks like this: Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Access to notifications. You need to manually enable access to the watch app.

⚠️ Note: If your Samsung has Knox installed (the enterprise version of Android), some of the features of Xiaomi watches may be blocked by security policies, in which case you will need to uncouple the device from Knox or use alternative methods of connection.

2. Official means of connection

Xiaomi offers two main apps for syncing with Android:

1. Mi Fitness – for the Mi Band lineup (including the Mi Smart Band 8).
2. Zepp Life (formerly Amazfit) is a watch for the Amazfit and Xiaomi Watch.

Let us consider both options in detail.

Connection via Mi Fitness (for Mi Band)

This app is suitable for Mi Band 3-8, Mi Smart Band Pro and similar devices.

1. Download Mi Fitness from Google Play (do not use it) APK third-party!).
2. Sign up or sign in through your Xiaomi/Google account.
3. Press"+" In the upper right corner and select your bracelet model.
4. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and wait for the device to be discovered.
5. Confirm pairing on both devices (vibration will appear on the bracelet).

If the clock is not set, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module of the phone (Settings) → Bluetooth → ⋮ → Reset).
• 📱 Remove the Mi Fitness app cache.
• 🔋 Reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds).

2.2. Connecting via Zepp Life (for the purpose of Amazfit/Xiaomi Watch)

For the Amazfit watch. GTR 4, GTS 4, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and others use Zepp Life:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Create an account or sign in through Mi Account.
3. Click "Add device" and select your model.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen – the app will prompt you to turn on Bluetooth, GPS permitting notices.
5. After pairing, wait for the firmware update of the clock (can take up to 10 minutes).

Critical Feature: for Xiaomi Watch S3 You need a Mi Account with a phone number attached, and without that, you can't synchronize your data (steps, pulse.

3. Alternative methods of connection

If official applications do not work (for example, due to regional restrictions or incompatibility with One) UI), Third-party solutions can be used:

Notify & Fitness (for Mi Band)

This versatile app supports most Xiaomi bracelets and offers advanced features:

• 🔔 Full notifications with emojis and action buttons.
• 📊 Detailed statistics of sleep and activity.
• 🔧 Setup of vibration and screen animations.

Instructions:

1. Install Notify & Fitness.
2. Turn on the developer mode on the bracelet (5 times tap the firmware number in Mi Fitness).
3. In Notify & Fitness, select a device model and pair.
4. Set up notifications in the Apps Management section.

⚠️ Warning: When using third-party apps, turn off autosynchronization in Mi Fitness/Zepp Life to avoid data conflicts, otherwise steps and pulses may be duplicated or reset.

3.2. Connect via Tools & Mi Band (for advanced users)

This app lets you bypass Samsung’s restrictions and configure:

• 🔓 Unlocking your phone with a bracelet (Android 10 required)+).
• 📲 Reassignment of buttons on the clock.
• 🔋 Optimizing battery consumption.

To connect:

1. Download Tools & Mi Band.
2. Turn it on. ADB-Debugging on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number (7 taps) → Developer settings → Debugging by USB).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm grant com.thesmartest.mibandtools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
4. In the application, select the bracelet model and perform pairing.

4. Solving typical problems

Even with the right connection, Samsung users often encounter errors.

4.1. the clock does not connect (the error "Can not find the device")

Causes and solutions:

• 🔌 Bluetooth conflict: Disable all other Bluetooth devices (earphones, speakers) and reboot the module.
• 📵 Flight mode: Make sure it is turned off (even if Bluetooth is on separately).
• 🔄 Outdated firmware: Update the watch through the official app.
• 🛡️ Knox lock: Samsung corporate phones may need to disable Knox via Settings → Biometrics and safety → Other security parameters.

4.2 No notifications are received.

The problem is typical of One. UI 4/5. Decisions:

1. B Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Access to notifications enable access to the watch app.
2. In the application settings (e.g. Mi Fitness), activate the “Show Notifications” option.
3. For instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) manually allow notifications to be displayed in the settings of each application.

If notifications are duplicate, turn them off in the standard Samsung Messages or Google Messages app.

The watch discharges quickly when connected to Samsung

This is due to the background activity of One. UI. Optimization:

• 🔋 B Settings → Caring for the device → Battery → Background work add the app clock to exceptions.
• ⚡ Turn off automatic data synchronization (in Mi settings) Fitness/Zepp Life set the interval no more often 1 hourly).
• 📴 In Bluetooth phone settings, disable the option "Automatic connection to audio devices".

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If Xiaomi watches are discharged in 1-2 days, check the screen settings. On models with Always-On Display (for example, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro), turn off the constant lighting in the bracelet settings.

5. Data synchronization with Samsung Health

By default, Xiaomi watches transmit data to Mi Fitness or Zepp Life, but they can be exported to Samsung Health for comprehensive analysis.

5.1. Through the Health Sync app

Health Sync automatically transfers data from Mi Fitness/Google Fit at Samsung Health:

1. Set up Health Sync.
2. Choose the source (Mi Fitness) and the target (Samsung Health).
3. Set up synchronization on a schedule (recommended 1 time per day).

Limitations:

• 📊 Calories and steps are synchronized.
• 💤 Sleep data is transferred without detail by phase.
• ❤️ Pulse and stress may not be displayed correctly.

5.2 Manual export via Google Fit

If Health Sync is not working:

1. In Mi Fitness, connect your Google Fit account (Profile) → Settings → Accounts).
2. In Samsung Health, import data from Google Fit (Settings) → Data management → Imports).

⚠️ Note: Duplicate records may be possible with manual export. Clear old data at Samsung Health before synchronization. → Delete everything).

Compatibility of specific models

Not all Xiaomi watches work equally well with Samsung, and the following is the compatibility table for current models (2022-2026):

For models older than 2020 (Mi Band 5, Amazfit Bip S), you may need to manually configure notifications via Notify & Fitness or Tools & Mi Band.

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Xiaomi watches with eSIM support (for example, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro) can be used for calls without a phone, but only with operators that support this feature (in Russia – MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2).

7. Optimizing the work of the watch with Samsung

To make the most of Xiaomi’s watches with a Samsung phone, follow these tips:

• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware of the watch through the official app. New versions often fix compatibility bugs.
• 📴 Disable Duplicate Features: If Sleep Monitoring is enabled on your phone and watch, the data may conflict.
• 🔋 Set up energy saving: in Zepp Life, turn off automatic synchronization in the background.
• 🎵 Use the watch as a remote: in Mi Fitness you can configure music control on the phone (play / pause, next track).

For sports tracks, we recommend:

• 🏃 Turn it on. GPS on a watch (if supported) to accurately track a route without a phone.
• 📊 Export data to Strava or Google Fit via Zepp Life.

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If you are swimming, turn off Bluetooth on your watch before diving (Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro supports offline data recording). After training, sync the data manually.

FAQ: Frequent questions