Connecting Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelet to Samsung phone: full instruction with error solutions

The Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets have long been the standard among wearable electronics due to a combination of functionality, sensor accuracy and affordable price. However, many Samsung users face difficulties in the first time synchronizing devices: the bracelet does not find the phone, the Mi Fitness app gives out errors, and notifications work incorrectly. The reason lies in the peculiarities of the interaction of the Xiaomi and Samsung ecosystems, from the limitations of Android amid working services to conflicts of permissions.

In this guide, we will not only discuss basic Mi Band connectivity (including Mi Band models). 7/8 Pro and Smart Band 7) Samsung Galaxy smartphones (series) S23, A54, Z Flip5 We'll also solve typical problems, from lack of Bluetooth connectivity to failures in synchronizing sleep and step data, and we'll focus on setting up notifications via Mi Fitness and Zepp Life, taking into account the latest updates. 2026 The years that changed the logic of the application.

If you've tried to plug in the bracelet before and you get an error like "Device failed" or "Sync interrupted," skip the first section and go straight to the problem solving. For beginners, we'll start by getting the phone ready, which is often missed, which leads to crashes.

Preparing Samsung Phone Before Connecting

Before synchronizing the Mi Band with Samsung, you need to optimize your smartphone settings, with the main pitfalls being energy saving, location resolution, and conflicts with Samsung’s branded services (such as Samsung Health or Knox), which is a 70 percent failure in connection errors.

Start by checking the Android and Bluetooth version:

• 📱 Android 12 and later: Requires to enable the “Exact Location” resolution for Mi Fitness (even if you’re not using the same device) GPS In older versions, the approximate location is sufficient.
• 🔵 Bluetooth 5.0+: Mi Band bracelets 6/7/8 support BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy, but Samsung may need to manually reconnect after first pairing.
• 🔋 Power Saving Mode: Turn it off for Mi Fitness in Battery Settings (Settings) → Caring for the device → Battery → Background restrictions).

A critical feature for Samsung: if the phone has a Samsung Health app installed, it can block data synchronization with the Mi Band.We recommend temporarily disabling Samsung Health auto-start or removing it before the bracelet is first connected.

Installation and configuration of the Mi Fitness application

The official Mi Band management app - Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit) - is available on Google Play, but its work for Samsung has nuances. First, for some regions (for example, Russia), the application can automatically redirect to Zepp Life, an alternative client from Huami (the developer of bracelets). UI 5.0+ Additional permission to access notifications is required.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Fitness from Google Play (avoid third-party ones) APK — They may contain viruses).
2. Register a Xiaomi account: 📧 Use an email (not temporary). 🔒 Link your phone number to restore access. 🌍 Select the “Russia” or “Global” region – this will affect the available features (for example, Mi Pay does not work in all regions).

Set up permissions.

Settings → Applications → Mi Fitness → Permissions:


- Location: VL (exact)




- Notifications: ONL




- Bluetooth: ONL




- Auto-start: ONL




- Background: Included

Important: If Mi Fitness automatically redirects to Zepp Life after installation, don't delete it.This is normal behavior for newer bracelet models (starting with Mi Band 7). The functionality in both apps is identical, but the Zepp Life interface is more modern.

Step-by-step connecting Mi Band to Samsung

When the phone and the app are ready, we move on to pairing devices, which takes no more than 5 minutes, but requires precise follow-up.

• 🔴 Wrong order of action (first turn on Bluetooth on the phone, then on the bracelet).
• 🔴 Conflict with other wearable devices (for example, if you previously connected to the Galaxy Watch).
• 🔴 Outdated bracelet firmware (relevant for Mi Band 6 and older).

Connection algorithm:

1. Activate Bluetooth on Samsung: Open the Quick Settings Panel and hold the Bluetooth icon to the menu. Make sure Visibility mode is on (some Samsung models call it “Nearby Scanner”).
2. Turn on the Mi Band: Charge the bracelet to at least 20% (at low charge it will not be visible to the phone). Press the touch button of the bracelet to activate it. The screen will show "Pair" or the pairing code.

Add the device to Mi Fitness

• Open the app. → Profile → Add the device → Mi Smart Band.
• Choose your bracelet model from the list.
• Confirm the code on the bracelet and phone (should match).

Note: If the bracelet is not present, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on).
• 📱 Remove the Mi Fitness cache (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Memory. → Clear the cache).
• 🔋 Remove the bracelet from the charger (sometimes) USB-Port creates interference for Bluetooth).

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If the Mi Band connects but shuts down immediately, check Samsung’s power saving settings: add Mi Fitness to the “Do Not Optimize” list (Settings) → Caring for the device → Battery → Background usage limits).

Set up notifications and calls

One of the main reasons for buying the Mi Band is the ability to receive phone-to-bracelet notifications, but on Samsung, this functionality often doesn't work properly due to conflict with branded services, SMS and messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) came to the bracelet, follow the following steps:

1. permissions for notifications in Mi Fitness:

• 📱 Open Mi Fitness. → Profile → Your device. → Notifications of annexes.
• 🔄 Turn on the “Notifications” switch and select the applications you want to see on the bracelet.
• ⚙️ In Android settings go to Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Notifications on the locked screen and turn on “Show Content” for Mi Fitness.

2. Setup on Samsung phone:

Problems with notification synchronization:

⚠️ Note: If you have a Samsung Knox (enterprise version of Android) installed, it can block notifications from being sent to third-party devices.Solution: temporarily disable Knox in security settings or use a bracelet in your phone's personal profile.

Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even with accurate follow-up, Samsung users often encounter errors, and here are some of the most common problems and proven solutions for 2026.

1. Bracelet is not in Mi Fitness

• 🔍 Check Bluetooth visibility: Some Samsungs need to manually enable “Nearby Scanner” in Bluetooth settings.
• 📵 Turn it off. VPN Proxies: They can block the connection to Xiaomi servers.
• 🔄 Reset network settings: Settings → General. → Reset → Reset network settings (remove saved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices).

2. "Synchronization interrupted" error

• ⏳ Update your bracelet firmware: charge it up to 50% and check for updates in Mi Fitness.
• 🛡️ Disable Antivirus: McAfee or Avast can block Mi Fitness from accessing system functions.
• 📡 Check your regional settings: Xiaomi should select a region that matches your bracelet model (e.g., “Global” for Mi Band 8 Pro).

3. The bracelet is connected, but the data is not synchronized

• 🔋 Disable battery optimization for Mi Fitness and Google Play Services.
• 📱 Clear the application data: Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Memory. → Clear the data (you will have to re-enter the account).
• 🌐 Change. DNS: Sometimes sync problems are associated with locking Xiaomi servers. Use 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet doesn’t sync after all the manipulations, check if the phone has root access or custom firmware installed. Devices with a modified system are often blocked by Xiaomi servers for security reasons.

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Most of the problems with connecting the Mi Band to Samsung are solved by turning off the power saving for Mi Fitness and resetting Bluetooth settings. If the error persists, check the regional settings of the Xiaomi account - they must match the bracelet model.

Optimizing the work of the bracelet on Samsung

Once the connection is successful, you have to adjust the bracelet for maximum efficiency, and on Samsung, this includes:

• 🔋 Extending your time: Turn off unnecessary notifications (e.g. from games) and reduce your data sync rate to 1x per hour.
• 🏃 Sensor accuracy: for training, turn on “High Accuracy” in the Mi Fitness settings (but this will reduce the running time to 3-4 days).
• 🌙 Sleep setting: activate the Smart Alarm in Mi Fitness to allow the bracelet to analyze sleep phases and wake up at optimal times.

Tips for saving charge:

Additional chips for Samsung:

• 🎵 Music Management: In Mi Fitness, turn on Player Control to switch tracks to Samsung Music or Spotify right off the bracelet.
• 🔒 Screen lock: set up automatic unlocking of the phone when approaching Mi Band (Settings) → Lock screen → Smart Lock).
• 📸 Remote camera shutter: in Mi Fitness, activate Camera Control to take photos on Samsung by pressing the bracelet.

Alternative ways of connecting

If the standard method doesn’t work, there are workarounds:

1. Connection via Zepp Life

Zepp Life (formerly Amazfit) is an official app from the bracelet maker that often works better on Samsung than Mi Fitness.

1. Remove Mi Fitness and install Zepp Life.
2. Register with the same Xiaomi account (the data is synced automatically).
3. Add the bracelet through Profile → Add the device.

2 Use Notify & Fitness for Mi Band

If notifications don’t work even after all the manipulations, install a third-party app called Notify & Fitness that allows you to:

• 🔔 Set up notifications for each application separately.
• 📊 Export step data to Google Fit or Samsung Health.
• 🎨 Change the dials without restrictions (unlike Mi Fitness).

⚠️ Note: Apps like Notify & Fitness require permission to access Android notifications, which may not be secure. Install them only from Google Play and check reviews.

3. Manual firmware update

If the bracelet is unstable, check the firmware version:

1. Open Mi Fitness. → Profile → Your device. → Firmware update.
2. If the update is not available, download the latest version from amazfitwatchfaces.com (choose firmware for your model!).
3. Follow the firmware instructions via Amazfit Tools (Android 8.0 required)+).

Frequent questions

Through third-party applications

• Install Health Sync from Google Play.
• Set up data export from Mi Fitness to Samsung Health.

If the vibration still doesn't work, reset your bracelet settings (In Mi Fitness: Profile) → The device → Reset).