How to connect Samsung Galaxy Watch to Xiaomi phone: full instructions with solutions

Synchronizing the Samsung Galaxy Watch with the Xiaomi phone is a task that seems simple at first glance, but often raises questions among users. Samsung is focused on Galaxy Wearable and Google services, and Xiaomi – on the branded shell MIUI And it's called Mi Fitness, which creates technical nuances that you need to consider when you're connected.

In this article, we will look at all the available ways of connecting, from standard synchronization through Galaxy Wearable to alternative methods using third-party applications. MIUI 12-14, where you may have conflicts with Google services, and you will also find instructions for correcting common errors, such as lack of Bluetooth connection or failures when installing applications.

If you have just purchased a Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 Galaxy Watch Classic and you want to use it with Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13 or another model of the brand - this guide will help to avoid common problems and configure the device as efficiently as possible.

1. Samsung Galaxy Watch and Xiaomi phones compatibility: what you need to know

Before you start connecting, it’s important to understand which watches and smartphones support collaboration. In theory, any Samsung Galaxy Watch (starting with the first version) can sync with a Xiaomi phone, but there are key limitations:

• 📱 Android Version: The phone must have Android 8.0 or later.Most modern Xiaomi devices (like Redmi 10, POCO X5, Xiaomi 12T) comply with this requirement.
• 🔄 Google Services: Galaxy Wearable app requires Google Play Services. on some firmware MIUI (Especially for the Chinese market, these services may be disabled or removed.
• ⚙️ Version. MIUI: On older versions of the shell (below) MIUI 12) possible problems with Bluetooth LE (Low Energy, which will lead to unstable connection.

It is also worth considering that the Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 (Wear-based OS) They have more integration with Android smartphones than older models on Tizen. 3 or Galaxy Watch Active 2 You may not support some features (such as Google Assistant) when connecting to Xiaomi.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi phone is purchased in China and runs on global firmware without Google Play Services, you won’t be able to connect to the Galaxy Watch without manually installing Google services first.

2. Preparing Xiaomi phone for connection

Before you connect the watch, you need to configure the Xiaomi smartphone so that it can correctly interact with the Samsung Galaxy Watch, a stage that is often missed, leading to errors such as “failed to connect to the device” or “Google services are not responding”.

Follow this checklist:

Update MIUI to the latest version

Install or update Google Play Services

Turn on Bluetooth and geolocation

Allow installation of applications from unknown sources (for the purpose of APK)

Turn off power saving mode for Samsung apps-->

Pay special attention to Bluetooth settings. MIUI The default is "Bluetooth Charge Savings," which can interrupt the connection to the watch to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select "More".
3. Turn off the option "Saving Bluetooth Charge".

It is also recommended to clear the cache for the Google Play Services and Galaxy Wearable apps (if already installed), which will help avoid conflicts on the first connection. → Annexes → Application management.

Redmi Note 11/12

POCO X3/X4/X5

Xiaomi 12/13/14

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3. Installation of necessary applications

To fully work with the Samsung Galaxy Watch phone Xiaomi will need to install several applications, the main ones are:

• 📱 Galaxy Wearable is the official watch management app, downloadable from Google Play or via Google Play. APK (If the Play Market is not available).
• ⚙️ Samsung Health is used to synchronize health data (steps, pulse, sleep) without it, some of the functions of the watch will not be available.
• 🔗 Google Play Services is a must-have component for Wear OS. On some firmware MIUI You have to install it manually.

If your Xiaomi phone doesn’t have Google Play, download it. APK-Files from trusted sources (e.g. APKMirror) Make sure the app version matches your watch model. For example, the Galaxy Watch 6 will require a Galaxy Wearable 2.2.10.0 or later.

⚠️ Attention: When installed APK-Disable antivirus (e.g. Mi Security) as it can block the installation of applications from Samsung as “suspicious".

Once you have installed all the apps, don't start them right away. First, reboot your phone to avoid conflicts in the background. MIUI 13/14, where the system actively optimizes the operation of applications.

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If the app doesn’t open after installing the Galaxy Wearable, try temporarily disabling the feature "MIUI Optimization" in the developer settings. For this, go to Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then turn off the option in the Developer Settings "MIUI Optimization".

4. Step-by-step instructions for connecting the Samsung Galaxy Watch to Xiaomi

Now, to the synchronization process itself, follow the instructions carefully, because skipping even one step can cause a failure.

Step 1: Turning on the clock pairing mode

On your Samsung Galaxy Watch, do the following:

1. Press and hold the Home button (or Back, depending on the model).
2. Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
3. Activate the device search mode.

Step 2: Connect with Galaxy Wearable

On Xiaomi's phone:

1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app.
2. Click “Start” and select your watch model from the list.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. When the system asks you to confirm the code on your watch and phone, make sure they match.

Step 3: Setup permission for notifications

After successful connection, you need to configure access to notifications:

1. In the Galaxy Wearable app, go to Settings → Notifications.
2. Turn on the "Show notifications" switch.
3. Manually select applications (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram), notifications from which must be duplicated on the clock.

If notifications don’t come, check the settings. MIUI:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Galaxy Wearable.
2. Enable permissions for "Display over other windows" and "Stop."
3. In the "Other permissions" section, activate "Show notifications".

5. Solving common connection problems

Even with the correct following of the instructions, errors can occur, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: "I couldn't connect to the device"

This error usually occurs due to:

• 🔌 Version Conflict of Google Play Services.
• 📵 Unstable Bluetooth connection (especially on the MIUI 12).
• 🔒 Blocking the connection with antivirus Mi Security.

Decision:

1. Update Google Play Services to the latest version.
2. In Bluetooth settings on your phone, turn on “Visibility for all devices.”
3. Add the Galaxy Wearable app to the antivirus exceptions.

Problem 2: The clock is connected but the data is not synchronized

If Samsung Health doesn’t update steps, heart rate, or sleep information:

• 🔄 Reinstall the Samsung Health app.
• 📱 In the phone settings, let Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Health work in the background.
• 🔋 Check if the charge saving mode is on (it limits synchronization).

Problem 3: Notifications are delayed or not coming at all

This is a typical problem for MIUI, where the system aggressively optimizes the background processes:

1. In the phone settings go to Settings → Battery → Battery mode and select "Performance".
2. For Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Health apps, turn off Battery Optimization.
3. In the notification settings for each application (e.g. Viber), enable the option “Show on locked screen”.

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If none of these methods worked, try resetting your watch to factory settings (Settings) → General. → Reset) and reconnect again, which solves synchronization problems in 90% of cases.

6. Alternative ways to connect (without Galaxy Wearable)

If the standard method doesn’t work or you want to use a watch with a minimum set of features, you can use alternative methods.

Method 1: Connecting with Notification & Fitness for Wear OS

This third-party app lets you manage notifications and some health features without the Galaxy Wearable.

Pros:

• ✅ It works even on custom firmware without Google Play Services.
• ✅ Supports notifications from most messengers.

Cons:

• ❌ No synchronization with Samsung Health.
• ❌ Limited functionality (e.g. no music management).

Method 2: Using Wear OS Cloud Sync

This method is suitable for the Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 And it allows you to sync your data through your Google account:

1. On the watch, log in to the same Google account as on your phone.
2. Install the Google Fit app on your phone.
3. In Google Fit settings, enable sync with Samsung Health.

This method does not give full control over the clock, but allows you to save data on health and activity.

Method 3: Connecting through ADB (for advanced users)

If you have experience working with ADB, You can manually activate some functions. For example, to unlock all notification features, run:

adb shell pm grant com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE

This command gives Galaxy Wearable access to notifications at the system level.

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Before use ADB Make sure that the phone is on debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press → Developer settings → Debugging by USB).

7. Optimize the work of the Samsung Galaxy Watch with Xiaomi

After a successful connection, it is recommended to perform several actions to improve connection stability and extend the running time of the hours.

Setting up energy saving

On Xiaomi's phone:

• 🔋 Turn off Battery Optimization for Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Health.
• 📴 In Bluetooth settings, disable "Saving Bluetooth Charge".

On the clock:

• 🔄 Enable "Adaptive Battery" (Settings) → Battery → Adaptive battery).
• ⏱️ Set your “Sleep Mode” manually so that your watch doesn’t waste charge on unnecessary notifications at night.

Synchronization of health data

To ensure that the data from the watch is correctly displayed in Samsung Health:

1. In the Samsung Health app on your phone, go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization.
2. Make sure that sync with Google Fit is enabled (if necessary).
3. Manually update the data by pulling the screen down in the main menu of the application.

Management of notifications

To ensure that notifications are received without delay:

• 📱 On the phone in the settings of each messenger (for example, Telegram) enable the option "Show notifications on the locked screen".
• 🔕 In the Galaxy Wearable app, in the Notifications section, disable unnecessary apps to avoid overloading the connection.

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If you are using the Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 wear OS, Install the Wear app on the watch OS Manager from Play Market on the watch, it will help you fine-tune notifications and quick responses.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)