Connecting Huawei Band 6 to Xiaomi smartphone: full instruction with error solutions

Why Huawei Band 6 and Xiaomi are not an obvious pair

The Huawei Band 6 fitness bracelet and Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) operate across different ecosystems: the former is integrated into Huawei Health, the latter is integrated into MIUI with Mi Fitness or Zepp Life binding, which creates the illusion of incompatibility, although in practice connectivity is possible and stable, the main thing is to properly configure the connection and bypass typical errors associated with MIUI restrictions on the background activity of applications.

In this article, you will find not only step-by-step synchronization instructions, but also unique solutions for Xiaomi-specific problems: for example, why the bracelet turns off after locking the screen or how to make call notifications work. We tested the process on Xiaomi 13 Pro (MIUI 14), Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 – all the steps are relevant for Android 10+ devices.

Device requirements before connection

Before you start syncing, make sure your gadgets meet the minimum requirements:

• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone: Android version 8.0 or later (in practice it works more stable with Android 10)+). You can check the version in Settings → The phone. → Android version.
• 🔋 Huawei Band 6: At least 20% charge (at low charge, the bracelet can interrupt the connection).
• 📶 Bluetooth: version 4.2 On Xiaomi, it's usually Bluetooth. 5.0/5.2, on budget models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) maybe 4.2.
• 📥 Free space: at least 100MB on a smartphone for Huawei Health installation and data cache.

Special attention to owners of POCO and Redmi with custom firmware: if you use an informal version of MIUI (for example, Xiaomi.EU), there may be problems with the work of Google Play Services.

1. Update Google Play Services to the latest version through the Play Market.
2. Enable the option Settings → Applications → App Management → Google Play Services → Permissions → Physical Activity.

Step-by-step: connecting Huawei Band 6 to Xiaomi

The synchronization process takes no more than 5-7 minutes if you follow the algorithm without skipping the button. Importantly, don't connect the bracelet to your phone through the standard Bluetooth menu, which will lead to pairing error. Only use the Huawei Health app.

Step 1: Installation and configuration of Huawei Health

1. Download the Huawei Health app from Google Play (for Xiaomi with GMS) or AppGallery (if you have a model without Google services, for example, Xiaomi for the Chinese market).

2. Launch the application and register:

For registration, an email, phone number or Huawei ID account will suit (if you already have one).

If you request a country code, choose Russia or Kazakhstan, which will make it easier to set up notifications later.

3. Upon logging in to your account, allow all the permissions requested:

Access to location (required to track activity)

Notifications (to make the bracelet vibrate when calling and texting).

Auto-run (critical for Xiaomi – otherwise the connection will break).

Download Huawei Health| Register your account | Allow access to location |Enable autostart for Huawei Health|Disable power saving mode for the app-->

Step 2: Connecting the bracelet to the phone

1. Turn on the Huawei Band 6 by holding the button on the body for 2-3 seconds until the screen lights up.

2.In the Huawei Health app, click Devices → Add Device → Bracelet → Huawei Band 6.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen:

The bracelet will have a 4-digit code - enter it in the application.

Confirm the pairing on the phone (allow access to contacts and calls if necessary).

4. Wait until the synchronization is completed (it can take up to 2 minutes). If the process is suspended during the "Connection..." stage:

• 🔄 Restart Bluetooth on Xiaomi (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth → Off./On.).
• 📱 Reset the bracelet (hold the button for 10 seconds until it vibrates).
• 🚫 Remove the bracelet from the list of conjugate devices in Android settings (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth → Click on the Huawei Band 6 → Forget the device).

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If the bracelet doesn’t display notifications after you’re connected, check your MIUI settings: go to Settings → Apps → Application Management → Huawei Health → Permissions → Auto Run and turn on the option.

Step 3: Set up notifications and functions

After successful connection, we will configure the key functions:

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14 After the system update, Huawei Health AutoRun permission may reset. Check this setting after each update!

Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi users face a number of bugs, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The bracelet shuts down after the screen is locked

Reason: MIUI aggressively optimizes background processes, shutting down Huawei Health to save battery.Solution:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management.
2. Select Huawei Health and set up a No Limits mode.
3. In the same menu, turn off the option of MIUI Optimization for the application.

If the problem persists:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge and check if the connection holds. If so, energy saving is a problem.
• 📲 Install Huawei Health in Secure Apps (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Secure applications).

Problem 2: Notifications of messages are not received

This is most often due to the settings of MIUI or the messengers themselves.

1. In Huawei Health: Device → Notifications → Messages – selected apps must be ticked.
2. In the settings of the messenger (for example, Telegram): Settings → Notifications → Show notifications.
3. In Android settings: Settings → Applications → [Messaging Name] → Notifications → Allow.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 12.5+ There is a bug that prevents Viber notifications from being sent to the wristband, and the solution is to upgrade Huawei Health to version 12.0.1.300 or later.

Problem 3: Unable to connect (code 9001 or 9006)

These errors arise from a conflict between the Bluetooth stack MIUI and the protocol Huawei Band 6.

• 🔄 Reset Bluetooth module: Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth. Press three dots in the top right corner. → Clear the cache. Reboot the phone.
• 📱 Previous articleBracelet firmware update: Outdated firmware Huawei Band 6 may not support new versions MIUI. Update it with Huawei Health → The device → Update of the PO.
• 🛠️ Use of an alternative app: If the bug doesn't go away, try Notify & Fitness for Huawei Band (available on Google Play). MIUI, but requires manual adjustment.