How to connect the fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band to the phone: full instructions with pictures

The Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets remain among the most popular wearables due to the combination of functionality, sensor accuracy and affordable price. However, many users face difficulties when first connecting a gadget to a smartphone — especially if we are talking about new models like the Mi Band 8 or Mi Smart Band 7 Pro, where the synchronization process is different from usual schemes. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting, including nuances for Android and iOS devices, as well as solving errors like “can’t find the bracelet” or “fails to complete pairing.”

It’s important to understand that from 2022, Xiaomi is gradually replacing the Mi Fit app with Mi Fitness (for markets outside China) and Zepp Life (global version), which means that the instructions for the Mi Band 6 and older can be radically different – for example, new versions of the applications have disappeared support for registration through WeChat, and the device search algorithm has become more sensitive to the Bluetooth version on a smartphone, we took into account all these changes and prepared a universal guide that will be suitable even for budget phones with Android 8.0 or iPhone 6s.

Which Mi Band models are supported in 2026?

Before connecting, check if your bracelet is compatible with current versions of apps. Xiaomi officially supports the following models (data as of June 2026):

• 🔹 Mi Band 8 (including Pro and Active versions) – requires Mi Fitness 5.12+ or Zepp Life 6.4+
• 🔹 Mi Smart Band 7 Pro – only works with Zepp Life (not supported by Mi Fitness)
• 🔹 Mi Band 7 and Mi Band 6 are compatible with both apps, but Mi Fitness is limited
• 🔹 Mi Band 5 and older – Support terminated in Zepp Life, only Mi Fitness (no firmware updates)

Please note: Bracelets of the series NFC (For example, Mi Band 7 NFC) They may require additional binding to payment systems via Mi Pay, which is available only on Xiaomi, Redmi or smartphones. POCO China-based ROM. For other devices, the functionality NFC limited.

Requirements for phone connection Mi Band

Minimum system requirements for synchronizing the bracelet with the phone:

Critical nuances:

• 📱 On Android, be sure to turn on Geodata (even if you don't plan to use it) GPS-Without this, the app will not be able to identify the region and will offer the wrong version of the firmware.
• 🔄 On iPhone before connecting, reboot your phone – this resets the Bluetooth cache, which eliminates 80% of pairing errors.
• 🌍 If you use VPN Or change the region on Google Play/App Store, return settings to real location, otherwise the app may block access to Xiaomi servers.

⚠️ Note: Phones with custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) may not work with Notifications due to the lack of Google Play services. In this case, use the alternative Notify & Fitness for Mi Band app (requires manual configuration).

Step-by-step: Connect via Mi Fitness

This method is suitable for most Mi Band models (except for the Mi Smart Band 7 Pro, which requires Zepp Life).

1. Install the Mi Fitness app from the official store: 🤖 Google Play for Android) 🍎 App Store (for iOS)

⚠️ Note: Do not download the application from third-party sites – in fake versions, viruses are often found that steal Xiaomi account data.

Sign up or sign in to a Xiaomi account. If you don't have one, create it through:

• 📧 Email (Gmail or Yandex is recommended)
• 📞 Phone number (code 70 is supported)+ countries, including Russia and CIS)
• Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and unlock the bracelet screen (click on the touch button if the model supports). In the Mi Fitness app, go to Profile → Add the device.
• Select your Mi Band model from the list. If it's not available, update the app or check compatibility (see table above).
• When the bracelet appears in the list, click on it. The bracelet screen will show a 4-digit code — confirm it in the application. If the code does not appear, reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds).

Xiaomi|Bluetooth account is registered |Bracelet is unlocked (screen is active) | Mi Fitness app updated to the latest version |Geolocation is enabled (for Android)

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If the bracelet is not present, check if it is connected to another phone, and pairing with multiple devices is only supported in the Mi Band 8 Pro (up to 2 phones).

Connect via Zepp Life (for Mi Band 7 Pro and later)

The Zepp Life app has become the mainstay of Xiaomi’s flagship models, but its interface is significantly different from Mi Fitness.

• 🔧 No binding to Xiaomi account – you can use Google, Apple ID or even Facebook.
• 📊 More sleep and stress analytics (including metrics) REM-phase and oxygen).
• 🚫 No support for Mi Band 5 or older – these models will not appear in the list of devices.

Instructions for connection:

1. Download Zepp Life: 🤖 Google Play 🍎 App Store

Sign up (you can skip this step, but then the data will not sync with the cloud).

Add the device

Mi Smart Band 7 Pro

Mi Band 8

Mi Fitness

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If no notifications are displayed in Zepp Life after you connect, go to Phone Settings → Apps → Zepp Life → Notifications and turn on the “Show notifications on the lock screen” option.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow instructions correctly, users often encounter problems, and we have compiled TOP-5 errors and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, reset the bracelet:

1. Open Mi Fitness or Zepp Life.
2. Go to Device Profile → Settings → Reset to factory.
3. Confirm action. The bracelet will reset and be ready for a new connection.

For models with NFC (e.g. Mi Band 7 NFC):

1. Make sure your phone supports Host Card Emulation (HCE).
2. In the app, go to NFC → Add a card and follow the instructions of the bank.
3. If you don’t have the option, check the region of your Mi Account (should be China) or use alternative apps like Mi Pay Global.

⚠️ Note: On iPhone, the Mi Band unlock function doesn’t work due to Apple’s limitations, and iOS blocks background data synchronization, so you need to manually open the app to update the statistics.

How to update the firmware Mi Band after connecting

Regular firmware updates fix bugs, add new features (like new dials) and improve sensor accuracy.

1. Open Mi Fitness or Zepp Life.
2. Go to the profile of your bracelet.
3. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Firmware Update.
4. If the update is available, confirm the download. Do not turn off Bluetooth or leave the application until the process is complete (usually takes 5-10 minutes).

Important: Before the update:

• 🔋 Charge the bracelet to at least 50%.
• 📶 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi (updates weigh 10–50MB).
• ⏳ Make sure there is enough free space on the phone (the app backs up the current firmware).

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Update your firmware only through official apps. Using third-party firmware (e.g., through Mi Band Master) may result in your Xiaomi account being blocked for violating the terms of use.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Mi Band