How to connect Honor fitness bracelet to Xiaomi phone: full instructions with solutions to problems

Connecting the fitness bracelet Honor Band to the smartphone Xiaomi at first glance seems to be a simple task, but in practice users are faced with the nuances of compatibility, synchronization errors and features of the Huawei Health application on firmware. MIUI. Unlike the Huawei ecosystem, where all devices are integrated out of the box, Xiaomi owners have to perform additional settings – from background activity resolution to manual notification settings.

In this article, we will analyze not only the basic connection process, but also unique solutions for the use of the Internet. MIUI 14/15, where standard instructions often don't work due to energy saving and security constraints, you'll learn how to get around the device not found error, why the bracelet shuts down through a security policy. 5 How to get WhatsApp or Telegram notifications to work without constant crashes. 6/7/8 and Xiaomi smartphones 13/Redmi Note 12 latest-update.

Honor Band and Xiaomi Compatibility: What You Need to Know Before Connecting

Before you start syncing, it’s important to make sure your devices are collaborative.Although Honor (as a brand that spun off from Huawei) and Xiaomi are competitors, their gadgets can communicate via standard Bluetooth protocols. LE. But there are key points:

• 📱 Version. MIUI: On firmware older MIUI 12.5 may have problems with the background connection. Update the system via Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔗 Huawei Health app: Officially supported by Xiaomi, but requires manual permissions. download only from Google Play or AppGallery (for Chinese versions) MIUI).
• 🔋 Power saving: Xiaomi aggressively closes background processes. Without optimizing, the bracelet will lose communication every 10-15 minutes.

For example, the Honor Band 8 requires Huawei Health version 13.0.0.300 and higher, while the Honor Band 5 works on older builds. → About the programme.

⚠️ Note: If your XiaomiReleased is in China (the firmware version ends in China) CN), Huawei Health may not be installed due to regional restrictions. APK-file from APKPure, but pre-enable installation from unknown sources in Settings → Annexes → Special rights.

2. Step-by-step: Connect Honor Band to Xiaomi

The synchronization process consists of 5 key steps, followed strictly in order to avoid errors:

Step 1: Installation of Huawei Health

Download the application from the official source:

• 🌍 Google Play: Link (for global versions) MIUI).
• 📱 AppGallery: Requires registration with Huawei ID. Suitable for Chinese Xiaomi with MIUI CN.
• 📁 APK-file: Alternative if the first two options are not available. download only from proven resources (e.g. APKMirror).

After installation, open the app and register (via Google, Facebook or Huawei). ID). If you already have a Huawei account, use it – it will make it easier to recover data when changing your phone.

Step 2: Configure permissions for MIUI

Xiaomi blocks the background activity of the applications by default, so that the bracelet works stably:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Huawei Health.
2. Enable permissions: 📍 Location: Needed for accurate jogging tracking. 📱 Notifications: To make the bracelet vibrate when calling and texting. 🔄 Auto Start: Allows the app to work after the phone is restarted. 🔋 No battery restrictions: Critical for stable synchronization.

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If you do not follow these steps, the bracelet will turn off a few minutes after synchronization, and notifications will come with a delay.

Step 3: Connecting the bracelet via Bluetooth

Now let's move on to the interface of the devices:

1. Open Huawei Health and press Devices → Add the device.
2. Choose your Honor Band model from the list (e.g. Honor Band 7).
3. Press and hold the button (or touch area) until it appears. QR-plug-in.
4. Confirm the pairing on the phone and bracelet.

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Step 4: Set up notifications

By default, the bracelet only vibrates when you make calls, so you can get notifications from messengers.

1. At Huawei Health, go to the Device → Notifications of communications.
2. Turn on the Message Notification switch.
3. Select the apps you want to see on your bracelet (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram, Gmail).
4. Back to Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Selected messenger] and enable permission to display notifications.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14/15 Notifications may not come because of the Concentration function. Turn it off in Settings. → Notifications → Focus or add Huawei Health to exceptions.

Step 5: Data Synchronization and Firmware Update

After you connect, wait for automatic data synchronization (can take up to 5 minutes) to speed up the process:

• 🔄 Click Sync Data in the main menu of the application.
• 📥 Check for firmware updates for the bracelet in the Device → Update the firmware. Only update via Wi-Fi, because the mobile Internet can interrupt the process.

If the synchronization is 0%, try:

• 📶 Switch from Wi-Fi to Mobile Data (or vice versa).
• 🔧 Shut down. VPN AdGuard – they can block the connection to Huawei servers.

3. Typical errors and their solutions

Even with the right connection, Xiaomi users face typical problems, and here is a table of the most common errors and ways to fix them:

If your problem is not listed in the table, try resetting your bracelet settings:

1. At Huawei Health, go to the Device → Settings of the device → Reset.
2. Confirm the reset and wait for the bracelet to restart (it will take). ~2 minutes).
3. Repeat the connection process from scratch.

4. Optimization of the bracelet on Xiaomi

To ensure that the Honor Band works as stably as possible, make additional settings:

Power saving power outage for Bluetooth

Nana MIUI There is a hidden feature that limits Bluetooth in the background:

1. Activate Developer Mode (click 7 times on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Developer settings.
3. Find the item Limit background processes and set without restrictions.
4. In the same menu, turn on Bluetooth always active (if any).

Automatic synchronization setting

By default, the data is only synchronized when you open the application, so that it happens automatically:

• At Huawei Health, go to Profile → Settings → Automatic synchronization.
• Set a synchronization interval (every hour is recommended).
• Turn on the Synchronization in the background.

To save the charge of the bracelet, turn off unnecessary functions:

• 🌡️ Continuous pulse measurement: Only turn on during exercise (Device) → Monitoring of heart rate).
• 📊 Automatic sleep detection: If you do not need detailed analysis, turn off (Device) → Sleep monitoring).
• 🔔 Vibration at Notifications: Leave Only for Important Contacts.

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If the bracelet discharges quickly, turn off the Hand Raise feature to activate the screen in the device settings, which will save up to 30% of the charge per day.

5. Alternative ways of connecting

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

Connecting with Notify & Fitness

This third-party app supports most fitness bracelets, including the Honor Band.

• 🔄 It works even on older versions. MIUI.
• 📊 More Opportunities to Set Up Notifications.
• 🔋 Less problems with background work.

Disadvantages: there is no official support, there are possible bugs with synchronization of health data.

Use of the second phone (for Chinese versions) MIUI)

If your Xiaomi is firmware MIUI CN It does not support Huawei Health, but it does:

1. Connect the bracelet to another phone (such as Huawei or Samsung).
2. Set up all the parameters and update the firmware.
3. Reset the bracelet and try to connect to Xiaomi again.

This method helps in 60% of cases when the problem is related to regional restrictions.

6.Honor Band Comparison with Mi Band on Xiaomi

Many Xiaomi users choose between the Honor Band and the native Mi Band. Below is a comparison of the key parameters:

Bottom line: Honor Band wins in functionality and price, but loses in the convenience of customization on Xiaomi. If you want simplicity, choose Mi Band. If you need advanced health monitoring features and are willing to spend 10 minutes setting up, Honor Band will be the best choice.

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For maximum stability, the Honor Band on Xiaomi will turn off all battery optimizations for Huawei Health and Bluetooth, even if it reduces the battery life of the phone by 5-10%.

7. Update the firmware bracelet through Xiaomi

The Honor Band firmware updates automatically, but sometimes the process gets stuck.

1. Connect your phone to Wi-Fi (update via mobile data may be interrupted).
2. Open Huawei Health and go to the Device → Firmware update.
3. If the update is available, click Download and Install.
4. Do not unplug the bracelet from your phone or close the app until it is completed (it can take up to 20 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: If you see an error during the update Failing to update, try: Reconnect the bracelet to your phone; clear the Huawei Health cache; use another phone (e.g. Huawei) to upgrade. Interruption of the process can lead to a bracelet blink (you will need to contact a service center).

After a successful upgrade, the bracelet will restart. Check the firmware version in the Device → Device information: Up-to-date versions for 2026:

• Honor Band 6: 2.1.0.XX higher.
• Honor Band 7: 3.0.1.XX higher.
• Honor Band 8: 4.0.0.XX higher.

8.How to reset Honor Band to factory settings

If the bracelet is unstable or you plan to sell it, reset:

Method 1: Through the Huawei Health App

1. Open the application and go to the Device → Settings of the device → Reset.
2. Confirm the action and wait for the completion (bracelet reboot).

Method 2: Through a physical button

If the bracelet is not connected to the phone:

1. On the bracelet, find the physical button (or touch area).
2. Hold it for 10-15 seconds until the Reset or Honor logo appears.
3. Release the button and wait for the reboot.

After the reset, all data from the bracelet will be deleted, including:

• 🏃 History of training.
• ❤️ Heart rate and sleep data.
• 🔔 Notification settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions