Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Connection to Redmi Note 7: Full Instruction with Problem Solutions

Why is Mi Band 4 and Redmi Note 7 the perfect duo?

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet and the Redmi Note 7 smartphone were designed to work together: both devices are designed for the MIUI ecosystem, which guarantees stable synchronization and advanced features. However, even “related” gadgets sometimes require the right setup. In this article, you will find a step-by-step instruction with all the nuances from installing the Mi Fit app to solving typical connection errors.

The Mi Band 4 is Bluetooth 5.0, and the Redmi Note 7 is Bluetooth 4.2, which doesn't interfere with their interaction, but it can affect the speed of data synchronization, and we'll show you how to optimize your connection and avoid communication breaks.

Important: If you upgraded the firmware on the Redmi Note 7 to MIUI 12+, some menu items may be different from the screenshots in the old instructions.

Step 1: Preparation of the Redmi Note 7 smartphone

Before you connect the Mi Band 4, you need to configure the phone itself, which will take no more than 5 minutes, but will save you problems in the future.

First, check:

• 📱 Version. MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI. Stable work is required MIUI 10 or newer.
• 🔄 System Updates: If the version is outdated, update the software through Settings → Updating the system.
• 🔒 Application permissions: c Settings → Annexes → Permits include access to geodata, contacts and storage (required for Mi Fit).

Pay special attention to energy saving: by default, the Redmi Note 7 can limit the background activity of applications, so that the Mi Band 4 syncs automatically:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management.
2. Find the Mi Fit app and select "No Limits" mode.

Step 2: Install and configure the Mi Fit application

The official Mi Fit app is the only way to fully connect the Mi Band 4 to the Redmi Note 7.

• 🌍 Google Play (for global firmware)
• 🇨🇳 AppGallery or Mi App Store (for Chinese firmware)

After installation:

1. Start Mi Fit and select the language (we recommend Russian or English – other localizations may not work correctly).
2. Sign up or sign in through your Xiaomi account (required! without it, data synchronization is impossible).
3. In the app menu, tap on "Add device" and select "Breasure" → "Mi Smart Band 4".

⚠️ Note: if you have a Chinese version of the Mi Band 4 (with a logo instead of Mi), Mi Fit may not support Russian:

🔹 Change the Xiaomi account region to China in your profile settings. 🔹 Install Mi Fit from the Chinese app store (required) VPN). 🔹 Or use an alternative software – Notify & Fitness (supports unofficial firmware).

Step 3: Sync Mi Band 4 with your phone

Now, to the connection itself, follow the instructions carefully, and at this point, users tend to make mistakes.

Algorithm of action:

1. Activate Bluetooth on Redmi Note 7 (swipe down from the top edge of the screen → Bluetooth icon).
2. Charge the Mi Band 4 to at least 50% (at low charge, the bracelet may not appear in the list of devices).
3. In the Mi Fit app, click "Plug" and wait for the bracelet to appear in the list. It will be labeled "Mi Band 4 [XXXX]" (where XXXX is the last digits of the serial number).
4. Confirm pairing on the phone and bracelet (the Mi Band 4 will have vibration and a request to press the touch button).

If the bracelet is not present:

• 🔄 Reboot the Mi Band 4 (Plug to Charge and Hold the Touch button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 In Mi Fit, update the list of devices (swipe down on the search screen).
• 🔕 Make sure the bracelet is not connected to another phone (in the Settings menu). → Bluetooth on Redmi Note 7 check the list of conjugated devices).

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If the Mi Band 4 is not visible in the list of devices, try to turn off Bluetooth on the phone, restart both devices, and then repeat the search. Sometimes changing the Bluetooth channel in the developer settings helps (activated through 7 taps on the build number in About Phone).

Step 4: Initial bracelet setup

After the successful connection, Mi Fit will offer you to configure the basic parameters of the Mi Band 4.

⚠️ Note: If you don’t see some menu items (such as “Smart Alarm” or “Sleep Control”), update the bracelet firmware:

1. In Mi Fit, go to "Device Profile" → "Firmware Update".
2. Connect the Mi Band 4 to charging and wait until the process is complete (don’t turn off the bracelet!).

Step 5: Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even when set up correctly, Redmi Note 7 users sometimes encounter errors.

Problem 1: Bracelet is connected, but the data is not synchronized

• 🔄 Restart Mi Fit (close the application in the latest tasks menu and reopen it).
• 📱 In your phone settings, check if data sync is enabled for your Xiaomi account (Settings) → Accounts. → Xiaomi → Synchronization).
• 🔋 Make sure the bracelet has enough charge (less than 20% can block synchronization).

Problem 2: Bluetooth connection is permanently lost

• 📵 Turn off the Power Saving mode for Mi Fit (see Step 1).
• 🔄 In Bluetooth phone settings (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth) find Mi Band 4 and forget the device.
• 📡 If there are many Bluetooth devices nearby (earphones, speakers), try to turn them off - they can cause interference.

Problem 3: Mi Fit App crashes when connected

• 🗑️ Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fit → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🔄 Reinstall Mi Fit by saving Xiaomi account details.
• 📱 Update Google Play Services (Often caused by out-of-date Google services).

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If none of these methods worked, try using alternative software, such as Mi Band Master or Tools & Mi Band, which supports advanced settings and sometimes works more stable than the official Mi Fit.

Step 6: Advanced settings and life hacks

Once you've connected successfully, you can customize the Mi Band 4 to suit your needs, and here are some useful features that many people don't know about:

1. Set up notifications from messengers

By default, the bracelet only shows standard alerts, to add support for VK, Slack or other applications:

1. In Mi Fit, go to "Notifications" →"Application management".
2. Select the desired messengers from the list.
3. Set up the vibration and display of text (you can limit yourself to the application icon only).

2. Change of dial

Mi Band 4 supports custom dials to set them:

• 🎨 Download the dial file (.bin format) from sites like AmazfitWatchFaces.
• 📱 Place the file in the Mi folder Fit/WatchFace phone-on.
• 🔄 In Mi Fit, update the list of dials ("Display" →"Dials").

3. Battery saving

The Mi Band 4 will last longer without recharging:

• 🔋 Turn off automatic pulse measurement (leave only manual mode).
• 🌙 Set a dark theme of the dial (AMOLED-The screen consumes less energy when displaying black).
• 🔔 Turn off vibration for unnecessary notifications (such as weather alerts).

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If the bracelet discharges too quickly (less than 3 days of operation), check it for moisture. Mi Band 4 has 5 ATM protection, but condensation inside the case can cause increased power consumption.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Mi Band 4 Redmi Note 7