Synchronizing Huawei’s smartwatches with a Xiaomi or Redmi phone is a task that seems simple at first glance, but often comes with technical nuances. Fitness/Xiaomi Wears that are not always perfectly compatible, but with the right approach, connectivity is possible — and we'll show you how to do it without mistakes.
In this article you will find not only step-by-step instructions, but also solutions to typical problems: why the watch does not find the phone, how to circumvent the restrictions. MIUI, What settings should you check before syncing, and also a comparison table of the features that will (and will not) work with this connection. GT 4, Watch 4 Pro or earlier models – this guide is for you.
1. Huawei Watch and Xiaomi phones compatibility: what you need to know
Before you start connecting, it’s important to understand how well Huawei and Xiaomi are “friends” with each other. Officially, Huawei Health (a watch management app) supports Android 8.0 phones.+, but there are nuances:
- 📱 MIUI 12 and later: Manual auto-start permission required for Huawei Health (otherwise communication will be interrupted).
- 🔒 Restrictions of Google Mobile Services (GMS): on some Xiaomi models for China (without the GMS) Huawei Health App may not be installed from Play Market.
- ⚡ Energy conservation: MIUI aggressively closes the background processes, which leads to loss of communication with the clock.
In our experience, the best connection is on phones with MIUI Global (e.g. Xiaomi) 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12) and the Huawei Watch GT 3/4. Owners of older models (for example, Huawei Watch) 2) Additional Bluetooth settings may be required.
2. Preparing Xiaomi phone for connection
To avoid synchronization errors, make the presets on your phone:
Install Huawei Health from the Play Market|Disconnect energy saving for Huawei Health|Allow auto-launch of the application|Enable Bluetooth and geolocation|Update MIUI last-minute-->
Pay special attention to permissions for the application:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Huawei Health.
- Activate options: 🔄 Auto-run (to make the application work in the background). 📶 Using data in the background. 📍 Geolocation (required for accurate tracking of activity).
Battery → Energy saving regime
Huawei Health
The most important thing is if you have a phone with MIUI For China (without Google services), download APK-Huawei Health file from Huawei’s official website or a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror) may contain viruses.
3. Step-by-step: how to connect Huawei Watch to Xiaomi
Now, to the process of connection, follow the instructions carefully, the order of action is important.
1. Turn on the clock and activate the pairing mode:
- On the Huawei Watch GT 4/3: hold the side button 3 seconds → Select Connect a new device.
- On the Huawei Watch Fit 2/3: Run down the screen. → Settings → Bluetooth → Searching for devices.
2. Launch Huawei Health on your phone:
- Press Devices. → Add the device → The clock.
Select your watch model from the list (if not, select Another device).
3. Confirm the conjugation:
The watch and phone will have a six-digit code, which should match.
- Click Confirm on both devices.
4. Set up the basic parameters:
Select the main profile (for example, "Fitness" or "Classic").
Allow access to contacts and notifications (you can skip, but then the clock will not show incoming calls).
Activate Permanent Connection (important for stable synchronization!)
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If the watch doesn’t find the phone, try rebooting the Bluetooth module: turn it off for 30 seconds, then turn it on again and repeat the search.
4. Solving common connection problems
Even with the right settings, errors can occur. Let's consider the most common and ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The watch can't find the phone. | Bluetooth is disabled or blocked MIUI | Reboot Bluetooth, check the permissions for Huawei Health |
| The app gives an error "I failed to connect" | An outdated version of Huawei Health or MIUI | Update the phone’s app and firmware |
| The clock is plugged in but shut down quickly | MIUI closes the app in the background | Add Huawei Health to Energy Saving Excluded |
| No notifications for the clock | Not allowed to access notifications | Go to Settings. → Notifications → Huawei Health and turn on all switches |
If none of these methods helped, try resetting the clock to factory settings:
- On the clock: Settings → System system → Data resetting.
- Annex: Devices → [watch] → Disable the device.
What to do if Huawei Health is not installed?
5. Set up notifications and fitness features
After a successful connection, we will configure the key functions for which you bought a smartwatch:
Notifications:
- At Huawei Health, Go to Devices → [watch] → Notifications.
- Switch on the switches for:
- ☎ Incoming calls (showing the name of the subscriber).
- 📧 Communications (SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram and others.).
- 🔔 Applications (select the necessary from the list).
Turn off unnecessary notifications (such as games) to avoid clogging the watch screen.
Fitness and health:
In the Health section, activate:
- ❤️ Monitoring of heart rate (recommended interval of 10 minutes).
- 😴 Sleep tracking (enable Smart Mode to save battery life).
- 🏃 Autodetermining activity (walking, running, cycling).
- For accurate measurement SpO₂ (oxygen saturation) keep your hand still during measurement.
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Huawei watches do not support Mi Pay payments – contactless payments will have to use Huawei Pay (if available in your area).
6. Battery Optimization: How to Extend Hours
One of the main questions smartwatch owners have is how to reduce battery consumption when connecting to Xiaomi.
- 🔋 Turn off the constant pulse: in the clock settings set the interval of measuring the heart rate of 30 minutes instead of 10 minutes.
- 🌙 Use dark dials: AMOLED-Huawei Watch screens consume less energy on a black background.
- 📵 Limit background sync: In Huawei Health, turn off automatic downloading of weather and news data.
- ⚡ Activate the energy saving mode on the clock (in Settings) → Battery).
Average operating time on one charge:
- Huawei Watch GT 4:7-10 days (with optimal settings).
Huawei Watch Fit 3: 5-7 days
Huawei Watch 3 Pro: 3-5 days (due to a more powerful processor)
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If the clock is running too fast, check to see if the background is running on the phone, MIUI It can scan Bluetooth devices constantly for new connections. → Bluetooth → Additionally.
7. Alternative ways of connecting (if the standard one does not work)
If Huawei Health stubbornly refuses to connect to Xiaomi, try workarounds:
Method 1: Using Notify & Fitness for Huawei (third party software)
Install an app from the Play Market.
Select the model of your watch in the settings.
Activate sync with Google Fit or Mi Fitness.
- Plus: It works even on phones without GMS.
- Cons: Not all features will be available (e.g., watch firmware).
Method 2: Connect via Zepp (for older models)
Download the Zepp app (formerly Amazfit).
- Some Huawei models (e.g., the Watch) GT 2e) supported by this software.
Functionality will be limited, but the basic data (steps, pulse) will be synchronized.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications, the risk of data loss or unstable operation is higher.
8.Comparison of Huawei Watch features on Xiaomi and Huawei phones
Not all of the features of Huawei watches will work as well as Xiaomi’s native phones.
| Function | On Huawei's phone | On Xiaomi's phone |
|---|---|---|
| Call notifications | ✅ Full support (name, photo, management) | ✅ Subscriber name only (without management) |
| Response to communications | ✅ Quick answers, voice input | ❌ View only (answer impossible) |
| Huawei Pay | ✅ Full support | ⚠️ It only works if it is available. GMS |
| Automatic firmware | ✅ Updates come straight away | ⚠️ May require manual installation |
| Sleep tracking | ✅ Detailed analytics | ✅ It works without restrictions. |
As you can see from the table, the basic fitness functions (stepmeter, pulse, sleep) work without problems, but the advanced capabilities (payments, response to messages) can be limited.