How to connect the Xiaomi Amazfit Bip watch to the Samsung phone: full instructions with error solutions

The Xiaomi Amazfit Bip remains one of the most popular fitness trackers thanks to its combination of affordable price, long autonomy and wide functionality. However, Samsung smartphone owners often face problems when connecting for the first time: devices do not find each other, the application gives errors, and synchronization is interrupted. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting (via Zepp Life, Mi Fit and standard Bluetooth), as well as solve typical errors related to firmware, phone settings and Android features on Samsung devices.

It is important to note that the connection process may differ depending on the firmware version of the watch (for example, the Amazfit Bip S or Bip U Pro require different applications) and the Samsung phone model (on the Galaxy S23 with One UI 6.0, Bluetooth settings work differently than on the Galaxy A52 with One UI 4.1).

1.What application do you need to connect the Amazfit Bip to Samsung?

The first step is to choose the right app, and Xiaomi and Amazfit have changed their branded watch management utilities several times, which is confusing.

• 📱 Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit) is the official app for most Amazfit Bip models (including Bip, Bip S, Bip U, Bip U Pro) and supports step, sleep, notification and firmware synchronization.
• 🔄 Mi Fit (Old Version) – Some users still use it, but Xiaomi has moved all the features to Zepp Life.
• ⚙️ Amazfit (older models) is a standalone app for the first-generation Amazfit watch, not suitable for Bip, but sometimes mistakenly installed by users.

For Samsung, it is recommended to use only Zepp Life, as it is optimized for Android 12+ and One UI.

• 🌐 Google Play (Zepp Life)
• 📱 Galaxy Store (for Samsung)

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used Mi Fit, before installing Zepp Life, delete the old app and clear its data in your phone settings (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fit → Warehouse → Clear the data otherwise there may be a conflict of accounts.

2. Step-by-step instruction: Connect via Zepp Life

Follow this algorithm to sync your watch with your Samsung phone without errors:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone. Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and activate the feature. Make sure Visibility is on (some Samsung models call it Detection).
2. Launch the Zepp Life app, which requires you to register an account (via Google, Facebook or email) when you first start up.
3. Add a new device. Click on the + icon in the upper right corner or select Profile → Add device. In the list, find a model of your watch (for example, Amazfit Bip S).
4. Activate the pairing mode on the watch. On the Bip screen, swipe right, find Settings → Bluetooth, and select Connect. The watch should appear in the list of available devices in Zepp Life.
5. Confirm the connection. The phone will have a pairing request — click Connect. The clock may need to confirm the code (usually 0000 or 1234).

If the process is stuck in the “Connection...” stage, try the following steps:

Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on in settings)

Remove the watch from the list of associated devices (Settings) → Bluetooth → ⚙️ → Delete)

Update the watch firmware through Zepp Life (Device Profile → Software Update)

Check if the connection is blocked by the power saving mode on Samsung (Settings → Device Service → Battery → Power saving mode)

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On some Samsung models (e.g. Galaxy) S22 Galaxy Z Flip may need to manually allow Zepp Life to access your location, even if you don’t plan to use it. GPS. This is due to the policy of Android 13+:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Zepp Life → Permissions.
2. Activate Location (select Allow only during use).
3. Turn on Bluetooth and Notifications in the same menu.

3. Problem Solving: The clock doesn't find the phone or switches off

If the Amazfit Bip is not detected by a Samsung phone or the connection is constantly breaking, the reasons may be as follows:

Critical error: if the watch was previously tied to another phone (for example, iPhone), they must be reset to factory settings, otherwise connecting to Samsung will not be possible.

1. On the clock go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Select Reset all settings and confirm the action.
3. After the reboot, repeat the pairing process with Samsung.

⚠️ Note: On Samsung phones with One UI 5.0+ Automatic Bluetooth Shutdown if the device is not in use for a long time. To avoid this, turn it off in Settings. → Connections → Bluetooth → ⚙️ → Automatic shutdown.

4. Notification setting and data synchronization

Once you've successfully connected, you need to set up alerts and background sync, otherwise the clock won't show incoming calls or messages.

1. Go to your watch profile (Device → Amazfit Bip S).
2. Select Application Notifications.
3. Activate switches for the desired messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, etc.).
4. Turn on the option to Show the contents of notifications if you want to see the text of messages on the watch screen.

For the stable operation of notifications on Samsung, you also need:

• 📵 Allow Zepp Life to display on top of other apps (Settings) → Annexes → Zepp Life → Permits → Overhead display).
• 🔕 Disable battery optimization for Zepp Life and Google Play Services.
• 🔔 Enable Auto-Start for Zepp Life (Settings) → Annexes → Zepp Life → Auto-start).

If notifications do not arrive, check:

• 📵 Do not block their mode Do not disturb on the phone.
• 🔄 Are notifications for a specific application (such as WhatsApp) disabled in Android settings.
• 📶 Is the power saving mode on the watch activated (in Zepp Life go to Device Settings) → Power saving mode and turn it off).

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If notifications are duplicated (both on your phone and on your watch), turn them off on your phone for specific apps, leaving only alerts on the Amazfit Bip.

5. Update the firmware of the watch through Samsung

Regular firmware updates fix connection errors and add new features.To update the Amazfit Bip via Samsung phone:

1. Connect your watch to Zepp Life and make sure it’s at least 50% charged.
2. Open the device profile in the application and check the Software Update section.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until the process is complete (don’t turn off Bluetooth!).

On Samsung One UI phones, the update may be interrupted due to background restrictions.

• 🔋 Turn off battery optimization mode for Zepp Life.
• 📶 Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network (update via mobile Internet may be interrupted).
• 🔄 Restart your phone before updating.

⚠️ Warning: If the Amazfit Bip watch is turned off or out of order during a firmware update, it may stop turning on. In this case, a forced reset will be required: press the power button for 20 seconds until the Amazfit logo appears.

6. Alternative ways to connect (without Zepp Life)

If Zepp Life doesn’t work or you prefer other methods, you can connect the Amazfit Bip to Samsung via:

• 🔗 Standard Bluetooth (no app): the watch will appear as a wireless headset, but the data and notification synchronization will not work).
• 🌐 Notify & Fitness for Amazfit (third-party app): allows you to configure notifications and some features without Zepp Life.
• 💻 ADB-commands (for advanced users): if the clock is not defined due to Samsung's software limitations, you can manually allow access via the ADB:

adb shell dumpsys bluetooth_manager

For this:

1. Enable Developer Mode on Samsung (Settings → About Phone → Assembly Number – Press 7 times).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Developer Mode.
3. Connect the phone to your PC and execute the command above via ADB.

This method is risky and is recommended only if other methods have not worked.

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For most users, Zepp Life is the best option. Alternative methods (such as ADB or third-party apps) can lead to unstable watch performance or loss of warranty.

7. Battery optimization and autonomy

The Amazfit Bip watch is known for long run times, but on Samsung, autonomy may be reduced due to background processes.

• 🔋 Turn off the Constant monitoring of heart rate in the clock settings (saves up to 30% charge).
• 📵 Reduce the frequency of data synchronization in Zepp Life (Device settings) → Synchronization → Every 30 minutes).
• 🌙 Activate Sleep Mode on the clock at night (disables display and notifications).
• 🔄 Update the firmware – in new versions optimized power consumption.

On Samsung phones, it’s also helpful:

• Add Zepp Life to Non-Optimized Applications (Settings → Device Maintenance → Battery → Background Activity).
• Disable Adaptive Battery for Zepp Life.

If the clock is discharged in 1-2 days (instead of the stated 30), check:

• 🔍 Is the mode on? GPS Always (turn it off in the clock settings).
• 📶 Are the clocks connected to multiple devices at the same time.
• 🔄 Do not need to reset settings (sometimes helps with software failures).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Amazfit Bip to Samsung