Connecting Samsung Watches to Xiaomi Phone: Full Instructions for Problem Solutions

Synchronizing Samsung’s smartwatch with a Xiaomi phone is a task that at first glance seems impossible due to ecosystem differences. However, with the right approach and a few technical tricks, you can get the devices to work together while keeping the basic functions of notifications, activity monitoring, and even music management. In this article, we will examine all the stages of connection, from preparing the phone to solving the typical errors that occur when trying to link the Galaxy Watch or Gear with Redmi, POCO or Mi.

The main problem lies in proprietary protocols: Samsung uses its own Wear OS platform (on new models) or Tizen (on old ones), and Xiaomi optimizes its devices for MIUI with integration into Google Mobile Services (or without them in the case of Chinese firmware), which creates barriers to direct compatibility, but there are workarounds. Next you will learn what tools you will need, how to avoid common errors and what to do if the watch refuses to connect.

1. Samsung Watch Compatibility with Xiaomi Phones: What You Need to Know

Before you start connecting, it’s important to understand which Samsung watch models theoretically can work with Xiaomi and which can’t.

• 📱 New models (Galaxy Watch) 4/5/6, Watch FE): They work for Wear OS (It is a joint development with Google, which makes it easier to connect to Android devices, including Xiaomi, but to fully work will require the installation of additional services Google.
• ⚙️ Old models (Gear) S3, Galaxy Watch 3, Active 2: Tizen is used OS — They can be connected, but with serious limitations (for example, Samsung Pay or proprietary widgets will not work).
• 🚫 Watches on Tizen without Android support: some early models (eg Gear) S2) They do not officially support connection to other brands.
• 🔄 Xiaomi phone firmware: on global versions (Global) ROM) Google Mobile Services (GMS) The chances of successful connection are higher than in China ROM) without GMS.

If your Samsung watch falls into the first category (Wear OS), you can sync most of the features: notifications, calls, health monitoring, and even installing third-party apps from Google Play. For Tizen devices, the list of available features is reduced to basic: time, pedometer, pulsemeter and notifications (no response).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with China ROM (without Google services, connecting Samsung watches is impossible without prior firmware on Global ROM installer GMS This is due to the lack of necessary frameworks for the work of Wear. OS or Galaxy Wearable.

2. Preparing Xiaomi phone for connection

To minimize the risk of errors, Xiaomi phone needs to be set up correctly.

Make sure your phone has a Global ROM with Google Mobile Services.

Update MIUI to the latest stable version (check Settings → About Phone → System Update)

Remove all previously installed watch apps (Galaxy Wearable, Wear OS, Mi Fit)

Turn on Bluetooth and GPS (required for accurate activity tracking)

Turn off power saving mode for Google Play Services and Galaxy Wearable apps (Settings → Applications → Battery Management → Applications)

Reset your network settings (optional if you have previously had Bluetooth issues): → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings

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Pay special attention to application permissions. On MIUI, many background processes are blocked by default to save battery life, which can interrupt synchronization.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Play Services and Galaxy Wearable (or Wear OS).
3. Turn it on for them: 🔄 Auto-start 📱 Background activity 🚀 No battery restrictions

If you use a phone from China ROM, You will either have to put it on the Global. ROM, Install Google Mobile Services manually (instructions are available on the forums) XDA Developers or 4PDA). Without this step, connect Samsung watches to Wear OS will not be possible.

Global ROM (with Google Services)

China ROM (without Google services)

European/Indian (with GMS)

Custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience, etc.)

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3. Installation of necessary applications

To connect the Samsung watch to Xiaomi, you will need to install several key applications, and their set depends on the watch model:

If you have a phone with China ROM, download APK-files only from trusted sources (e.g. APKMirror or APKCombo) Installation from unknown sites can lead to viruses or application failure:

1. Open Galaxy Wearable and allow all permissions (access to contacts, location, phone calls)
2. Turn it on. ADB-Debugging on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB). This may be necessary to solve connection problems.
3. Restart your phone after installing all the apps.

Important: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14+, the Galaxy Wearable app can be blocked by the system as “potentially dangerous.” To fix this, add it to security exceptions: Settings → Apps → Special Permissions → Install unknown apps → Allow installation from your browser.

4. Step-by-step connection instruction

Now, to the synchronization process itself, the manual is suitable for most Samsung watches, but with the Wear OS and Tizen in mind.

Step 1: Turning on the clock pairing mode

On a Samsung watch:

1. Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the search mode (on some models you need to hold the Home button for 5 seconds).
3. If the watch has already been paired with another phone, reset: Settings → General → Reset.

Step 2: Connect with Galaxy Wearable

On Xiaomi's phone:

1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app.
2. Press Start. → Connect a new clock.
3. Select your watch model from the list (if not, select Another model).
4. Confirm the pairing code on the watch and phone.

Problem 3: Notifications don't come on the clock

If the clock is connected but the notifications are not duplicated:

1. Check the permissions for Galaxy Wearable in Settings → Notifications.
2. Turn off the mode Do not disturb on the clock (Settings → Do not disturb).
3. In the Galaxy Wearable app, go to Notifications → Notification Management and manually enable the desired apps (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with China ROM Notifications from Google apps (Gmail, YouTube) may not come to Samsung watches due to the lack of Google Play services. ROM.

6. Alternative ways to connect (without Galaxy Wearable)

If the standard method didn't work, you can try workarounds, which are less stable, but sometimes help.

Method 1: Use the Wear OS app (for Wear OS watches)

For the Galaxy Watch 4/5/6:

1. Install Wear OS from Google Play.
2. Connect the watch through this app (ignor the incompatibility warning).
3. Install Google Play Services on the watch using Wear OS (if required).

This method bypasses the limitations of the Galaxy Wearable, but some features (such as Samsung Health) may not work.

Method 2: Connect with Notify & Fitness for Wear OS

An app like Notify & Fitness or Tools & Mi Band could replace the Galaxy Wearable, which allows you to:

• 📱 Get notifications on the clock.
• 📊 Tracking your steps and pulse (with limitations).
• 🎵 Managing music on your phone.

The downside is the lack of official support and possible bugs, and you can download it on Google Play or APKMirror.

Method 3: ADB-force-coupling

For advanced users, there is a way to force the watch to be added to the list of trusted devices via ADB:

adb shell am start -a android.bluetooth.devicepicker.action.LAUNCH -e android.bluetooth.devicepicker.extra.FILTER_TYPE 0


adb shell am start -a android.bluetooth.devicepicker.action.LAUNCH -e android.bluetooth.devicepicker.extra.DEVICE_ADDRESS XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

Where XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX — MAC-The address of your watch (can be found in Settings) → About the clock → This method is risky and can cause failures, so only use it if other methods have not worked.

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If none of the methods worked, check to see if your phone is blocking the connection at the system level.Some Xiaomi firmware (especially custom ones) may have disabled support for Bluetooth profiles needed for Samsung watches.

Comparison of functionality: what will work and what will not

Even if it is successfully connected, not all of Samsung’s watch features will be available on Xiaomi, and in the table below, what can be expected from different models:

As you can see, Wear. OS-Watches (Galaxy Watch) 4/5/6) If you are critical to payments or advanced health features, consider buying watches officially supported by Xiaomi (for example, Mi Band or Xiaomi Watch).

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)