Connecting Honor Band 4 to Xiaomi smartphone: full instructions with solutions to typical errors

The Honor Band 4 fitness bracelet remains a popular choice among users due to its functionality and affordable price. POCO) They have difficulty syncing devices from different brands, and in this article we will discuss not only the standard connection procedure, but also the nuances associated with the features of firmware. MIUI, Manufacturer restrictions and hidden settings.

Huawei Health (the official app for the Honor Band) 4) mi Fitness/Zepp Life is incompatible, which means you have to use third-party software or bypass system limitations. MIUI 14/15 Android 12/13, This will work even for new Xiaomi models. 14 or Redmi Note 13.

If you've tried to plug in the bracelet before and you've had errors like "Device not supported" or "Failed to find Honor Band 4," don't be quick to blame the technology. 90% of the time, the problem is with the phone settings or background conflict. Then you'll find step-by-step solutions, including alternative synchronization options without official software.

1. Preparing Xiaomi phone for connection

Before you start syncing, you need to optimize the settings of the smartphone. Xiaomi is known for aggressive energy saving policies, which often blocks the background work of third-party applications, which can interfere with the stable connection of the bracelet.

First, check out the Android version and MIUI Settings menu → Honor Band 4 requires at least Android 6.0, but Android 8.0 is recommended+. If your phone is working on MIUI 12 or older, turn on the developer mode:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → About the phone and tap 7 times on the item "Version" MIUI".
• 🔧 Return to the main settings menu, a new section for developers will appear".
• 🔄 Enable the "Debugging by" option USB" (not necessary, but useful for diagnosis).
• 🚫 Turn off Optimization. MIUI" for Huawei Health (more on this below).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) Bluetooth 4.2 is disabled by default+, To check the version, install the Bluetooth Scanner app from Google Play.

Also make sure that the phone has enough free space (minimum 500 MB) and all the devices are turned off. VPN-They can block access to Huawei servers, which will cause authorization failure.

2. Installation and configuration of the Huawei Health app

Huawei Health is the only legitimate way to connect the Honor Band 4, but it may not be displayed on Xiaomi devices on Google Play due to regional restrictions.

1. Download. APK-File from the official Huawei website (Support section) → Annexes. The version must be at least 12.0.0.
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Rights → Installation of unknown applications.
3. Install. APK You can open the app, and when you first start it, you may get the error "Huawei Mobile Services are not installed" - ignore it (the bracelet will work without them).

After installation:

• 📋 Register via email or phone number (Huawei account) ID mandatory!).
• 🔒 Enable all permissions: Geodata, Notifications, Bluetooth, Warehouse.
• 🔄 Restart your phone after setting permissions – this will eliminate possible conflicts.

⚠️ Note: If you see a message that says “This device is not supported” when registering, try changing the region in the Huawei Health settings to Russia or India (via Huawei Health). VPN, if necessary).

The Honor Band 4 supports only one phone at a time. If the bracelet has previously been synced to another device, reset it to factory settings: press the touch button for 10 seconds until vibration appears.

3. Step-by-step connection of Honor Band 4 to Xiaomi

Now, to the synchronization process itself, follow the instructions carefully, and skipping the steps can lead to errors.

1. Activate Bluetooth on your phone and enable “Visibility for All Devices” in your Bluetooth settings.
2. Open Huawei Health and tap the icon "+" top-right.

If at the interface stage there is an error "Can not connect", follow the following steps:

• 📡 Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data (sometimes helps with server issues).

Critical detail: if your Xiaomi phone runs on a MediaTek processor (like Redmi) 10C or POCO M4 Pro, you may need to disable the dual Bluetooth function in the engineering menu (login code: ##4636##).

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The pairing should occur when the mobile Internet is turned on – without it, Huawei Health will not be able to complete the authorization of the bracelet.

4. Set up notifications and energy saving

Once the connection is successful, you need to configure the notification display and optimize battery consumption. MIUI restricts the operation of background applications, which leads to loss of synchronization.

To allow Huawei Health to work in the background:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Huawei Health.
2. Select "Battery" and set "No Limits".
3. Turn on "Autostart" and "Background Activity."
4. In the "Notifications" section, allow all types of alerts to be displayed.

To set up notifications from messengers:

• 📱 At Huawei Health, go to Device → Notifications".
• 🔄 Turn on the "Calling and Message Notifications" switch".
• 📝 Manually select apps (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS).
• 🔕 Turn off unnecessary notifications (such as games) to save your bracelet power.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 13+ Privacy Protection, which blocks Huawei Health from accessing notifications, may be activated. To turn it off, go to Settings → Confidentiality → Special permits → Access notifications and add the app to exceptions.

If notifications still don’t come, check:

• 📵 Is the "Do Not Disturb" mode on the bracelet enabled (double pressing the touch button).
• 🔊 Media volume level on the phone (sometimes affecting notifications).
• 📡 Bluetooth connection stability (reconnect the bracelet).

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If notifications are duplicated (come to the phone and the bracelet), turn them off in the settings of the messenger on the phone, leaving only in Huawei Health.

5. Alternative ways to connect (without Huawei Health)

If the official application refuses to work, you can use third-party solutions.

Method 1: Notify & Fitness

This versatile fitness bracelet software supports Honor Band 4 and runs on Xiaomi without restrictions.

• 📊 Support for all sensors (pulse, steps, sleep).
• 🔔 Flexible setting of notifications.
• 🔄 No link to Huawei account.

Disadvantages: there is no official synchronization with Google Fit, possible bugs with display time.

Method 2: Mi Band Master (for advanced users)

The app is originally designed for Xiaomi devices, but has support for some Honor models.

1. Download Mi Band Master from Google Play.
2. Select “Other Device” and select Honor Band 4.
3. Follow the pairing instructions (may require manual input) MAC-bracelet).

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, turn off power saving for them in settings MIUI, Otherwise, the synchronization will be interrupted every 10-15 minutes.

Important: Alternative applications do not update the bracelet firmware, unless you are critically interested in the latest features (e.g. monitoring) SpO2), Use only Huawei Health.

6. Solving typical problems after connection

Even after successful synchronization, Xiaomi users may face a number of challenges.

Problem 1: The bracelet is constantly switched off.

Causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Weak Bluetooth signal: Keep your phone and bracelet no more than 10 meters away without obstacles.
• 📵 Conflict with other devices: turn off headphones, speakers, smart watches.
• 🔄 Energy conservation MIUI: Add Huawei Health to the exceptions (see Section 4).

Problem 2: Data is not synchronized

What to do:

• 📱 Reboot your phone and bracelet.
• 🔄 In Huawei Health, click "Sync Now" (icon) ⚙️ → "Synchronization of data").
• 📡 Check your internet connection (data synced via cloud).
• 🗑️ Clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes → Huawei Health → Memory.

Problem 3: Heart rate monitoring is not working

Possible causes:

• 🩺 The bracelet fits loosely to the wrist (tighten the strap).
• 🔋 Battery charge below 15% (sensor shuts down to save energy).
• 📵 Huawei Health Settings Disabled “Continuous Monitoring".

If none of the solutions worked, reset the bracelet:

1. Open Huawei Health and remove the device from the list.
2. Press the touch button for 15 seconds until vibration appears.
3. Reconnect the bracelet (see Section 3).

7. Optimization of the bracelet with Xiaomi

To ensure that the Honor Band 4 is running smoothly, follow these tips:

• 🔋 Charging: Use only the original cable.Powerbank charging can damage the battery.
• 📱 Updates: Check firmware updates regularly in Huawei Health (Device section) → Update of the PO").
• 🛡️ Safety: Do not install modified firmware on the bracelet - this will lead to loss of warranty.
• 🔄 Sync: Reload the bracelet once a week (press the button for 5 seconds).

For users of Xiaomi with root-rights, additional features are available:

• 📲 Installation of the Xposed module "MIUI Optimizations to turn off energy saving globally.
• 🔧 Editing the build.prop file to emulate a Huawei device (requires knowledge!).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with HyperOS (new firmware instead of HyperOS) MIUI) Huawei Health’s Quick Connection feature may not work, in which case use manual pairing via Bluetooth settings.

If you are actively using fitness features, we recommend turning off the “Adaptive Brightness” on the bracelet (in Huawei Health). → "This will increase battery life to 7-10 days instead of the standard 5.

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To quickly find the bracelet if it is lost at home, activate the device search function in Huawei Health.

8 Compatible with different Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi smartphones work equally well with the Honor Band 4. Below is the compatibility table for popular models:

For models with a Snapdragon processor (e.g., Xiaomi 12 Pro or POCO F4) The connection is usually smooth, but here are budget phones on MediaTek Helio (like Redmi). 10A) You may have difficulty transmitting data.

If your model is not listed in the table, check:

• 📋 Bluetooth version (must be 4.2 or higher).
• 🔧 The presence of the function "Dual Bluetooth" (disable it).
• 📡 Internet connection stability (synchronization requires cloud service).

HyperOS shell phones (such as Xiaomi 14) may require additional permission settings for Huawei Health under the "Special Access" section.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Honor Band connection 4 Xiaomi