Modern wearables have become an integral part of the digital lifestyle, and the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet is one of the leading places in this segment due to its functionality and availability. The device offers activity tracking, sleep monitoring and notifications, but all these features are revealed only after proper synchronization with the smartphone. The initial setup process can seem difficult for beginners, but it requires only attention and simple steps.
To get started, you don’t need special tools or deep technical knowledge, just a charged gadget and a mobile phone with Internet access. It is important to understand that the Mi Band 4 does not work independently without communication with the main device, since it is the phone that serves as a history store and control center. The correct pairing of devices ensures stable data transfer and the correct operation of all sensors.
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the entire journey from unpacking to the first successful login to the application interface, learn about the nuances of working with Android and iOS operating systems, as well as how to avoid common errors when searching for a device. Following the instructions will allow you to quickly activate the tracker and start using its capabilities in a few minutes.
Preparing the device and smartphone for work
The first step in any setup is to physically prepare the equipment. Remove the Mi Band 4 from the package and make sure that the tracker capsule is securely secured in the strap. If the device has been in stock for a long time, its battery can be completely discharged, so it is recommended to put the bracelet on charge for at least 15-20 minutes before the start of active actions.
You need to prepare your smartphone in parallel, make sure that the Bluetooth module is on, because this is the protocol that makes wireless communication, and check for a stable Internet connection that you will need to download the software and register an account. Without access to the network, initial activation is impossible.
⚠️ Note: Do not try to charge the device from a computer USB-a low-current port or damaged cable, as this may cause the power controller to operate unstable.Use the original cable or certified power supply.
The Mi Fit (or new Mi Fitness) application requires the latest versions of Android (usually 4.4 and higher) or iOS (9.0 and higher) to work properly. If your smartphone is too old, the application may not install or work with errors, making it impossible to fully use the tracker.
- 📱 Make sure that the smartphone is on GPS-Module (especially relevant for Android, as the system requires it to find devices.
- 🔋 Charge the bracelet to a level of at least 20-30% stable-conjugation.
- 📶 Check that Bluetooth on your phone sees other devices and is functioning properly.
Installation and configuration of the Mi Fit application
The centerpiece of Xiaomi’s ecosystem is a dedicated app that mediates between the user and the device. Mi Fit was the main app, but the company has been pushing a new Xiaomi Wear app (or Mi Fitness) lately. Both options fit for the Mi Band 4, but the classic Mi Fit is often more functional for older models.
The software should be downloaded exclusively from official sources: Google Play store for Android or App Store for iOS. Using third-party sites or modified versions of programs can lead to infection of the device with malicious code or leakage of personal health data.
When you first start up, the system will ask you to log in to an existing Xiaomi account or register a new one, which is a must, as all your activity data will be linked to this profile and synchronized with the cloud. Carefully fill in the profile data: height, weight and age, as these parameters depend on the accuracy of calorie and step calculation.
After authorization, go to the Profile tab at the bottom menu, and that's where the add button is. If you click on the plus button in the top right corner, you run a scanner that will start looking for available gadgets around, and make sure that the bracelet is next to the phone (no further than 1-2 meters).
The process of pairing the bracelet with the phone
When the app starts searching, a list of available devices will appear on the smartphone screen. Search the Mi Band 4 list and click on it. The tracker screen will then show vibration and a graphical image of the smartphone, which means a request for confirmation of communication. You need to touch the touch button on the bracelet to confirm the action.
Sometimes the search process can take a while.If the device isn't immediately there, try rebooting Bluetooth on the phone or exiting the app and running it again.Also make sure the bracelet isn't paired with another phone at the moment, as the Mi Band 4 can only work with one active device at a time.
Once confirmed, you may be asked to access contacts, notifications and geolocation on your phone screen, and you need to provide all the permissions you need to complete the tracker, without which you won't be able to see messages from messengers or track your jogging route on the map.
☑️ Checklist of successful pairing
An important point is to update the firmware immediately after you connect. The application may suggest updating the tracker software to the latest version. Interrupting the firmware update process may cause the device to fail completely. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged, and don't disconnect the phone from the bracelet while booting.
Set up notifications and tracking functions
Once successfully connected, you can access a fine-tuning of the features, so in the device menu you can choose which notifications should come to your wrist, which can be calls, SMS, as well as messages from social networks and messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber.
To activate notifications for specific applications, you need to go to your phone’s settings, find the Notifications section, and allow access to Mi Fit in the app list. Without this step, the phone will block the transmission of messages to the bracelet for energy or security reasons.
| Function | Description | Where to set up |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep monitoring | Analysis of sleep phases and rest quality | Settings → Sleep monitoring |
| pulsemeter | Measurement of heart rate at rest and under load | Settings → Pulse |
| Notifications | Screening of messages | Profile → Application Notifications |
| Wrist lifting | Turning on the screen when raising your hand | Profile → Mi Band 4 → Wrist lifting |
You can adjust the frequency of your measurements, for example, to turn on your pulse every minute only during exercise to save battery life the rest of the time, which allows you to extend the device's autonomy to 10-14 days.
⚠️ Attention: Constant activation of the Wrist Lift (when the screen lights up when the hand moves) consumes a lot of battery power. If autonomy is more important to you than convenience, this feature is better to turn off.
You can also set your goals by step, motion reminders and alarms, and the alarm clock on the wristband is vibratory, allowing you to gently wake the wearer up without disturbing others, all of which are synchronized instantly and stored in the device's memory.
Solution: Bracelet not connected
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, users sometimes face difficulties, and one of the most common problems is that the phone sees the bracelet, but the connection is immediately broken or not at all, most of which is because the device has already been paired with the phone via the standard Bluetooth menu.
To solve this problem, you need to go to your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings, search the Mi Band 4 list, and select the option “Forget device” or “Unpair” and then completely close the Mi Fit application (unload from memory) and start the search again inside the application, rather than through the phone settings.
What if the bracelet shows “Conjugated”, but there is no data?
Another reason could be the aggressive energy saving on the smartphone: Android or iOS can kill the process of the Mi Fit application in the background, which causes the connection to the bracelet to be lost, you need to add the application to the battery exceptions and allow it to auto-start.
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and bracelet (turn off/on).
- 🗑️ Remove the device from the Bluetooth list and re-find through the app.
- 🔋 Check if the bracelet is not discharged to zero.
If nothing helps, reinstall the app or check for updates to the phone's operating system, and sometimes Bluetooth driver conflicts are resolved only by updating the smartphone's software.
Additional features and dials
One of the nice things about the Mi Band 4 is that you can change the dials. There are hundreds of different screen design options available in the app theme store, from the strict classic watches to the bright anime characters. You can set any image from the phone gallery to the main screen of the tracker.
To set a custom dial, go to the device profile, select Dial Settings, and scroll through the gallery to the end. There you will see the photo add button. The image selected will be optimized for the image. AMOLED-bracelet.
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Use dark wallpaper for the dial to save battery power as much as possible AMOLED-The black pixels on the screen do not consume energy.
It also supports music control and Find the Phone, which allows you to switch tracks and adjust volume right from your wrist, which is convenient when you're jogging, and makes your phone search loud, even when it's in silent mode.
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Personalization of the interface through dials and customization of use cases turns a simple tracker into a full-fledged personal assistant.
Regular use of these features makes interaction with the gadget more convenient and enjoyable. Remember to periodically check the updates of the application itself, as developers often add new features and improve the stability of existing algorithms.