Connecting Xiaomi Mi Band 4 to the phone: full instructions

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular activity-tracking gadgets, despite the release of new models, with its main advantages being affordable, long battery life and a wide range of features from sleep monitoring to music management, but many users face difficulties when connecting a device to a smartphone for the first time, especially if the interface of the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app has changed after the updates.

In this article, you will find the latest step-by-step instructions for syncing the Mi Band 4 with an Android and iOS phone, including setting up notifications, language settings, and solving common bugs. We will also reveal nuances that are not covered in official manuals, such as how to reset the bracelet to factory settings if it “can’t see” the phone, or why some features may not be available on an iPhone. All steps are illustrated by screenshots of current versions of the applications (2026).

Preparation for connection: what will be needed

Before you start syncing, make sure you have everything you need:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+ (iPhone requires Bluetooth 4.0)
• 🔋 Xiaomi Mi Band 4 with a battery charge of at least 20% (at low charge, the bracelet can turn off during settings)
• 🌐 Stable Internet connection (the application downloads the bracelet firmware when you first connect)
• 📲 Official appendix: Mi Fit (for the Android/iOS) — Google Play/App Store Zepp Life (alternatively supported by Mi Band) 4) — Google Play / App Store

Important: If you have previously used the Mi Band 3 or other model, remove it from the app before connecting the Mi Band 4. Otherwise, sync conflicts may occur.

⚠️ Note: On iPhone, some features (such as music management or alarm clocks) may work limited due to Apple's policies, and Mi Band 4 does not support iOS 9 or lower.

Installation and configuration of the Mi Fit/Zepp Life application

The first step is to install official software. Despite the fact that Xiaomi is gradually moving users to Zepp Life, Mi Fit is still more stable for the Mi Band 4.

Step 1: Download and Registration

1. Install the app from Google Play or App Store (links above).

2. Run it and select the interface language. For Mi Band 4, it is recommended to install Russian, as the bracelet supports Cyrillic.

3. Register through:

• 📧 E-mail
• 📱 Phone number (required) SMS-code)
• 🔄 Google, Facebook or Xiaomi account

Step 2: Permissions for the application

After registration, the application will request access to:

• 📍 Geolocations (for tracking jogging)
• 📱 Notifications (to have the bracelet show incoming calls and messages)
• 📁 Storage (for backup of data)
• 🔋 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (for synchronization)

On Android: Go to Settings → Applications → Mi Fit → Permissions and enable all items. On iOS: Permissions are configured in Settings → Privacy.

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If the app doesn't see the bracelet, try turning off the Mi Fit/Zepp Life power saving mode in your phone settings. On Xiaomi, it's done in Settings → Battery → App Selection

Connecting Mi Band 4 to the phone

Now, to the most important thing, synchronize your bracelet with your phone, follow the instructions carefully, as skipping steps can lead to errors.

Step 1: Turning on the bracelet

1. Put the Mi Band 4 on your hand or place it next to your phone (distance not more than 10 cm).

2. Press the touch button of the bracelet (under the screen) and hold it for 3-5 seconds until the Mi logo appears.

Step 2: Adding a device to the app

1. Open Mi Fit or Zepp Life and click + Add Device (in Mi Fit) or Connect (in Zepp Life).

2. Select from the Mi Smart Band 4 list (if not, update the app).

3. Press Connect and wait for the phone to find the bracelet. This can take up to 30 seconds.

Step 3: Synchronize and update the firmware

After successful connection, the application will offer:

• 🔄 Update the firmware of the bracelet (be sure to agree, otherwise some functions may not work).
• ⚙️ Set up the basic parameters: language, time format, units of measurement (km/miles, kg/pounds).
• 🔔 Insert notifications (calls, SMS, messengers).

If the bracelet is not updated, check your Wi-Fi connection and battery charge (should be at least 50%).

Configure notifications and basic functions

Once you connect the Mi Band 4, you can customize it to your needs, and let's look at the key options that are available in the app.

1. Notifications of calls and messages

To make the bracelet vibrate when incoming calls or messages:

1. In the app, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Notifications.
2. Turn on the Call Notification switch.
3. Select messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.) for which you want to receive alerts.
4. Set up vibration style (short/long) and repeat notifications (up to 10 times).

Restriction for iOS: On iPhone, the bracelet only shows incoming calls and SMS. Notifications from third-party apps (VK, Telegram) are not supported due to Apple's restrictions.

2. Monitoring activity and sleep

The Mi Band 4 automatically tracks:

• 🚶‍♂️ Steps and distance traveled (configured in Profile) → Goals).
• 💤 Sleep (deep/light)/REM-For accuracy, wear the bracelet on the non-dominant hand (left for right-handed, right for left-handed).
• 🏃‍♂️ Running, cycling, swimming (manually selected in the menu bracelet).

To enable automatic running/walk recognition, go to Profile → Settings → Activity recognition.

3.Pulsemeter and heart rhythm reminders

The bracelet can measure the pulse manually or automatically:

• 🩺 Hand-measured: On the bracelet, select Heartbeat (icon) ❤️) Wait for the results (10-15 seconds).
• ⏱️ Automatic monitoring: Included in Profile → Heartbeat → Automatic Measurement Frequency (recommended every 30 minutes).
• ⚠️ Warnings: You can set up alerts when you exceed the maximum pulse (by default 120 beats / min).

⚠️ Note: Mi Band 4 pulsemeter is not a medical device, the indications may differ from professional equipment on the device. ±5-10 beats / min, especially when driving.

Solving Connection Problems

Even with the right setup, there can be failures, and let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them.

If none of the methods helped, try to reset the bracelet to the factory settings:

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → More. → Reset (icon) 🔄).
2. Confirm the action by pressing the button.
3. After restarting, repeat the connection process.

Additional settings and life hacks

Mi Band 4 supports features that many users don't know about. Here are some useful features:

1. Music management

The bracelet can switch tracks on the phone:

• 🎵 On the bracelet, scroll down to the Music icon (🎶).
• 🔀 Press the button to pause the track or switch it.

Important: The feature only works with Android and a standard player (Google Play Music, Spotify). You can't control music on your iPhone.

2. Alarm clocks and reminders

You can set up to 10 alarm clocks and inactivity reminders:

• ⏰ Annex: Profile → Alarm clocks → Add.
• 🛑 Reminder of a sedentary lifestyle is included in the Profile → Reminders of inaction (interval: 30-120 min).

3. Change of dial

Mi Band 4 supports custom dials to set them:

1. Download the dial file (.bin format) from sites like AmazfitWatchFaces.
2. In the Mi Fit app, go to Profile → Display → Dials.
3. Select Add the dial and upload the file.

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For custom dials, upgrade the bracelet firmware to the latest version. Some dials may not display pulse or weather.

Mi Fit and Zepp Life Comparison for Mi Band 4

Many users don't know which app is best to use, and we compared the two options:

If you want stability and full compatibility with Mi Band 4, stay on Mi Fit. If you want beautiful sleep analytics and data export, try Zepp Life, but be prepared for possible bugs.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band 4