Connecting Xiaomi Scooter to Phone: A Complete Guide with Instructions and Tips

Xiaomi scooters are not just transportation, but smart devices with advanced features that only open when you connect to a smartphone. Without pairing with a phone, you lose the ability to track speed, mileage, battery level in real time, block a scooter from stealing or update firmware. However, many users face difficulties already at the stage of the first connection: Bluetooth does not find the device, the application gives an error, the scooter refuses to sync.

In this article, we will discuss all ways to connect Xiaomi electric scooter (including Mi models). M365, Pro 2, 1S, 3, 4 Pro and more) to Android and iOS phones.You will learn which app to choose, how to solve typical pairing problems, and which settings should be changed immediately after connecting for maximum security and convenience.

Before you go to the instructions, make sure your scooter is fully charged (at least 20% of the battery charge) – this minimizes the risk of failures during synchronization. Also check that the phone is enabled Bluetooth and geolocation (the latter is necessary for the correct operation of some functions in the application).

1.What application is needed to connect?

Xiaomi officially offers two applications for managing electric scooters:

• 📱 Mi Home is a one-stop app for all Xiaomi smart devices, including scooters. Suitable for basic synchronization, but has limited functionality for vehicles.
• 🛴 Mi Scooter (formerly Mi Electric Scooter) is a specialized application with advanced settings: speed adjustment, firmware, travel statistics and anti-theft features.

For most models (Mi) M365, Pro 2, 1S, 3/3 Lite, 4 Pro) it is recommended to use Mi Scooter as it provides more features, however, if your scooter is released before 2020 You may need to connect to Mi Home first and then transfer the data to Mi Scooter.

Important: Applications are not interchangeable. If you plug in a scooter via Mi Home and then install Mi Scooter, the data is not automatically synchronized, you have to repeat the pairing procedure.

Download the applications can be officially:

• 🤖 Mi Scooter for Android
• 🍎 Mi Scooter for iOS
• 🏠 Mi Home for Android/IOS

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If you have a Xiaomi Mi scooter M365 In the early versions (2018 and older), try connecting via Mi Home first.

2. Step-by-step instructions: how to connect a scooter to the phone

The pairing process takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow the algorithm, below is the universal instruction for most Xiaomi models (exceptions are indicated in the table in the next section).

Step 1. Turn on the scooter.

Press and hold the power button. ⊕ on the steering wheel until the lights are on (usually 2-3 seconds), make sure that the scooter emits a characteristic audible signal - this means that it is ready to connect.

Step 2: Activate Bluetooth on your phone

Go to the phone settings → Bluetooth and turn it on. For Android: also allow the Mi Scooter app to use geolocation (in the app settings).

Step 3: Launch the app and start searching

Open Mi Scooter (or Mi Home) and click Add Device (+). In the list of categories, select Electric Scooter. The app will automatically start searching for available devices.

Step 4: Choose your model

When the scooter appears on the list (usually displayed as Mi Scooter) XXX, where XXX — the last digits of the serial number, click on it. If the device is not located, try it:

• 🔄 Reboot the scooter (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Restart Bluetooth on your phone.
• 🔍 Make sure that the distance between the phone and the scooter does not exceed 1 meter.

Step 5. Confirm the pairing

The phone will have a connection request — confirm it. The scooter will emit a double beep, and the app will display the main menu with the device data (charge level, mileage, etc.).

Bluetooth on your phone

Scooter charged at least 20%

Distance between phone and scooter < 1m

The latest update of the application has been installed

All requests for the application (geolocation, notifications) are allowed)-->

3. Features of connection for different models

Not all Xiaomi scooters connect the same way, and the table below shows the key differences for popular models:

Important for Mi owners M365 2018: If the scooter doesn't connect to Mi Scooter, update the firmware first through Mi Home, then try again. 20% of the time, this solves the incompatibility problem.

If your model is not in the table, check the official Xiaomi website or contact support. Some scooters (such as Mi Electric Scooter Essential) may require special versions of applications for specific regions.

4. Typical errors and their solutions

Even if you follow instructions correctly, users often encounter errors.

Error: "Device not found"

Causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Discharged battery of scooter - charge to at least 30%.
• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal – bring the phone closer to the steering wheel (30–50 cm).
• 🔄 Conflict with other devices – disconnect from the phone other gadgets (earphones, fitness bracelets).
• 📱 Older version of the app – Update Mi Scooter in the App Store or Google Play.

Mistake: "Can't connect. Try again."

This problem often occurs on iPhones with iOS 14 and below.

1. Go to Settings. → Bluetooth and Forget Mi Scooter Device.
2. Turn off and turn on Bluetooth again.
3. Reboot the phone and the scooter.
4. If it doesn’t help, reset your network settings on your iPhone (Settings) → Mainstream → Reset → Reset the network settings).

Error: "Incompatible version of the firmware"

So that means that the scooter firmware is obsolete.

• 🖥️ Connect the scooter to Mi Home and check for updates in the firmware section.
• 🔌 If the update is not installed, connect the scooter to the charge and try again.

5. Scooter settings after connection

Once paired successfully, it is recommended to immediately configure key settings for safety and comfort. Open the Mi Scooter app and go to the Device Settings section.

Speed mode

Depending on the model, you can choose:

• 🐢 Eco-mode – speed limit to 15-18 km / h, increased power reserve.
• ⚡ Sport mode - maximum speed (up to 25-30 km / h, depending on the model).
• 🔄 Adaptive Mode (available on Mi) 3/4 Pro) – automatic switching depending on driving style.

Tip: For beginners, it is recommended to start with Eco-mode to get used to management.

2.Cruise control

This feature is supported on most models (except Mi). M365 Included in the settings:

• Activate the Cruise Control option.
• Keep the speed of 6-8 km / h for 5 seconds - the scooter will remember the current speed.
• To cancel, press the brake for a short time.

3.Blockage against theft

One of the most useful functions:

1. Enable the option of Smart Lock.
2. Install. PIN-code (4-6).
3. Now the scooter will be locked automatically when disconnected from the phone (distance is adjusted).

⚠️ Attention: If you forget PIN-code, you can unlock the scooter only through resetting (you need to contact the service center!

4. Firmware update

Regular updates improve stability and add new features to update firmware:

1. Connect the scooter to the charger (required!).
2. Open the Settings. → Firmware update.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off the scooter!).

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Always update the firmware when connecting to charging. Interrupting the process can cause the scooter controller to fail!

6. How to disconnect the scooter from the phone

If you want to connect the scooter to another phone or simply remove it from the app, follow the following steps:

Method 1: Through the application

1. Open Mi Scooter.
2. Go to the Device Profile (the scooter icon in the upper right corner).
3. Select Unplug Device (Unpair Device)
4. Confirm the action.

Method 2: Resetting the scooter settings

If the first method doesn’t work (for example, the phone is lost), perform a hardware reset:

1. Turn off the scooter.
2. Press the power button. ⊕ and brake button simultaneously for 5-7 seconds, until all the indicators flash.
3. The scooter will emit an audible signal - this means that the settings are reset.

⚠️ Warning: Reset removes all settings, including your Xiaomi account and travel history. Once reset, the scooter will be like a new one, you will need to reconnect.

7. Additional Advice on Use

1. How to increase the range of Bluetooth communication

If the scooter is constantly disconnected from the phone:

• 📱 Make sure there are no active phones on the phone. VPN Power saving mode (they can block the background Bluetooth operation).
• 🔋 Check that the battery of the scooter is charged at least 40% - at low charge, the Bluetooth module can work unstablely.
• 🔄 Reconnect the scooter, having previously "forgot" it in the Bluetooth settings of the phone.

2. How to export travel data

The Mi Scooter app allows you to save your travel history in.csv format:

1. Open the Statistics section.
2. Click on the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
3. Select Data Export.
4. The file will be stored in the phone’s memory or sent to an email.

3. Integration with other services

Starting with Mi Scooter 4.7.0, synchronization with:

• 🏃 Google Fit – Travel data is automatically added to your activity diary.
• 🍏 Apple Health – similar to iPhone users.
• 🌍 Strava - export routes for cyclists and scooters.

To enable synchronization, go to Settings → Integration and select the right service.

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If you use a scooter for daily commutes, turn on maintenance notifications in the app settings.The system will remind you to check the brakes, tire pressure and lubrication of bearings every 500 km.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi electric scooter