How to connect the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite to another phone: instructions 2026

Moving to a new smartphone is always an exciting moment, especially if you use a smart watch Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite. Many users face the problem: how to transfer data from a fitness tracker to another phone without losing the history of training, notifications and settings? In this article, we will discuss all the stages of connection, from the correct disconnection of the watch from the old device to synchronization with the new, including the nuances for Android and iPhone.

It is important to understand that simply connect the Mi Watch Lite to another phone will not work: the watch is tied to the Xiaomi account and the Mi Fitness app (formerly Zepp Life). If you miss the step of decoupling from the previous device, you risk running into synchronization errors or even full lockdown of functions. We will tell you how to avoid typical errors and what to do if the watch does not “see” the new phone.

1.Preparation: What to do before connecting to a new phone

Before starting synchronization, make sure that the mandatory conditions are met:

• 📱 Old phone should be at hand - without it it is impossible to untie the clock correctly.
• 🔋 On the Mi Watch Lite enough charge (minimum 20%) – at low battery synchronization can be interrupted.
• 🌐 The new phone has the Mi Fitness app (download to Google Play or App Store).
• 🔑 You remember the username and password from the Xiaomi account to which the watch is tied.

If you plan to use an iPhone watch, note that the functionality will be limited, for example, no call notifications and SMS (due to iOS restrictions), Android does not have such problems - all features are available in full.

Step 1: Untiring the clock from the old phone

The most common mistake is trying to connect the Mi Watch Lite to a new phone without removing it from the old one, which leads to device conflict and data loss.

1. Open the Mi Fitness app on your old phone.
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices.
3. Click on the Mi Watch Lite icon and select Delete Device.
4. Confirm the action – the watch will be disconnected from the account.

If your old phone is not available (for example, it broke or sold), use an alternative method:

• 🔄 Reset the Mi Watch Lite settings to factory: On the watch go to Settings → System system → Confirm the reset with the OK button.

Xiaomi

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. In the Devices section, find the Mi Watch Lite and remove them.

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your watch to factory settings without decoupling your account, it may lock and require re-authorization, in which case you will have to restore access through Xiaomi Cloud.

Step 2: Connecting the Mi Watch Lite to a new phone

Now you can start syncing with the new device, and it's a little bit different for Android and iOS, but the general pattern is the same.

For Android:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Open Mi Fitness and log in to the same Xiaomi account that the watch was attached to.
3. Click Add the device → Watch → Mi Watch Lite.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen – confirm the pairing on the clock (click OK).

For the iPhone:

1. Activate Bluetooth and Notifications for Mi Fitness in iOS settings.
2. Launch the application and select Add the device.
3. If you request access to Contacts and Notifications, please allow (otherwise, the clock will not show incoming calls).
4. Confirm the pairing on the Mi Watch Lite.

If the clock is not set, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the Mi Watch Lite (hold the 20 second button).
• 📱 Reinstall the Mi Fitness app.
• 🔗 Make sure there are no active phones on the phone VPN or firewalls blocking the connection.

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If the watch doesn’t connect to your iPhone, try adding it to the standard Bluetooth menu in iOS settings first, and then opening Mi Fitness.

4. Data portability and notification setting

Once you've successfully connected, you need to recover historical data (steps, sleep, exercise) and set up notifications.

Data recovery:

If you used the same Xiaomi account, most of the data is automatically synced to the cloud.

• 📊 Statistics for the last 7 days will be restored immediately.
• 📅 Data older than a week may not be downloaded in full – check the Activity section → History.
• 🏃 If the workouts do not show up, try manually synchronizing the clock: → Synchronization of data.

Configuring notifications:

To keep the clock showing incoming calls and messages:

1. In Mi Fitness, go to Profile → Notification settings.
2. Activate switches for Calls, SMS and Applications.
3. On Android, allow Mi Fitness to access notifications in your system settings.

⚠️ Note: On iPhone, call notifications don't come due to Apple's limitations. This is not a malfunctioning watch, but a feature of iOS. Apps like Notify for Mi Band (but they require constant operation in the background) can be used as a workaround).

5. Solving common problems

Even with the right connection, there can be failures. Consider the top-5 errors and ways of eliminating them:

Error: “The device is already linked to another account”

This means that the watch was not properly untied from the old phone.

• 🔄 Reset the Mi Watch Lite to factory settings (see Section 2).
• 📧 If the reset did not help, write in support of Xiaomi through the official website, specifying IMEI hours (see the device settings).

Error: "I was unable to connect to the server"

The problem is with Xiaomi servers or your Internet connection.

• 🌍 Connect to the network (try switching from Wi-Fi to mobile Internet).
• ⏳ Time on the phone – if it’s knocked down, sync doesn’t work.
• 🔒 Settings DNS: Sometimes it helps to change to 8.8.8.8 (Google) DNS).

The clock discharges quickly after connecting

If the Mi Watch Lite began to sit down in a day instead of the usual 7-10 days, it is the fault of:

• 🔍 Constant background synchronization (turn off automatic data loading in Mi Fitness).
• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal (keep your phone closer to the clock).
• 🔋 Worn-out battery (if the watch is over 2 years old, it may be time to replace the battery).

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If the watch stops vibrating when notifying after connecting to a new phone, check the sound settings in Mi Fitness: Profile → Notifications → Vibration.

6. Alternative ways of connecting (if nothing works)

If the standard method doesn’t work, try the workarounds:

Method 1: Connection through Mi Home

Sometimes, a watch is defined as a smart home device.

1. Install the Mi Home app.
2. Add a new device through + → Watch → Mi Watch Lite.
3. After pairing, return to Mi Fitness – the watch should be displayed.

Method 2: Use of third-party applications

For Android, it's okay:

• 📲 Notify & Fitness for Mi Band – Expands Notifications.
• 📊 Tools & Mi Band – allows you to adjust the vibration and screen.

For the iPhone:

• 🍎 Mi Fit for iOS (unofficial client with advanced settings).

⚠️ Note: Third-party apps may violate privacy policies and request unnecessary permissions. Do not enter usernames/passwords from your Xiaomi account in unverified programs.

7. How to check the success of the connection

To make sure that the Mi Watch Lite works correctly with the new phone, check 5 parameters:

If at least one item does not work, go back to the "Problem Solving" section or repeat synchronization:

1. In Mi Fitness, delete the watch (Profile → My devices → Delete).
2. Reboot the Mi Watch Lite.
3. Repeat the connection process from scratch.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Mi Watch Lite