Introduction: Why synchronize a scooter with a phone?
Xiaomi scooters are not just transportation, but smart devices with advanced features that only open when connected to a smartphone. Without synchronization, you lose the ability to track battery power in real time, block the scooter from theft, adjust driving modes or update firmware. For example, the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 and Mi M365 models through the application allow you to limit maximum speed — useful for beginners or transferring the scooter to a child.
But the connection process is not always intuitive: users experience pairing errors, compatibility issues, or can’t find the right settings in the menu. This article will help avoid typical errors and adjust the connection between the scooter and the phone in 5-10 minutes – taking into account the latest updates to the Mi Home and Xiaomi Wear apps (current for Android and iOS in 2026).
What scooters Xiaomi supports phone connection?
Not all Xiaomi models have Bluetooth modules for communication with smartphones. Here is the current list of compatible devices (as of 2026):
- 🛴 Mi Electric Scooter M365 — First mass model with application support.
- 🛴 Mi Electric Scooter Pro/Pro 2 — Improved version with advanced settings.
- 🛴 Mi Electric Scooter 1S/Pro 2 Lite – budget options with basic features.
- 🛴 Mi Electric Scooter 3/3 Lite/3 Pro – new models with improved Bluetooth 5.0.
- 🛴 Mi Electric Scooter 4 Pro/4 Ultra - flagships 2023–2026 years with support for Xiaomi Wear.
If your model is not on this list, check for Bluetooth modules in specifications. For example, Mi Electric Scooter Essential (without the alphabetic index) does not support connection to the phone.
Which app to use: Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear?
Until 2023, all Xiaomi scooters were connected through Mi Home, the brand’s universal smart device app, but with the release of Mi Electric Scooter 4, the company moved control to Xiaomi Wear (formerly called Zepp Life).
| Annex | Supported models | Functions | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Home | M365, Pro, 1S, 3 Lite | Basic statistics, blocking, software update | Outdated interface, rare updates |
| Xiaomi Wear | Mi 4 Pro, 4 Ultra, new models | Advanced telemetry, driving mode setting, social functions | Doesn't support old scooters. |
Before installing, check the compatibility of your model on the official Xiaomi website. For example, the Mi M365 will not work in Xiaomi Wear, even if you update the firmware.
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If you’re not sure which app you want, install both. Mi Home and Xiaomi Wear can coexist peacefully on the same phone.
Step-by-step: how to connect a scooter to the phone
The synchronization process takes no more than 10 minutes, if you follow the algorithm, and let's look at the universal circuitry for both applications:
- Step 1: Installation of the application
- Step 2: Registration of an account
- Step 3: Turning Bluetooth on the scooter
- Step 4: Find the device in the application
- Step 5: Confirmation of conjugation
☑️ Preparation for connection
If an error occurs at any stage (for example, “I failed to connect”), restart the scooter (hold the power button for 10 seconds) and try again.
Scooter setting after connection: what can be changed?
Once synchronized successfully, you'll have access to advanced features, which depend on the scooter model and the application version.
- 🔒 Stealing lock: activate the Scooter in the Security menu and will vibrate and signal when you try to leave without unlocking via your phone.
- 📊 Travel statistics: distance, average speed, energy consumption. Data is stored in history and exported to the country. GPX for analysis in third-party services.
- ⚡ Drive modes: in Mi Pro 2 and later, you can choose Eco (speed limit), Standard or Sport. On the Mi 4 Ultra, Turbo mode is available with acceleration up to 25 km / h.
- 🔄 Firmware Update: Critical Security Patches and New Features (e.g. Support) NFC-keychain in Mi 4 Pro).
On models with a display (Mi 3 Pro, Mi 4), some of the settings are duplicated on the steering wheel, such as switching driving modes, but you still need a phone to lock or firmware.
How to reset the scooter settings to the factory?
Typical errors and their solution
Even if you follow the instructions correctly, users face problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:
| Mistake. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The scooter is not in the app | Bluetooth is turned off on your phone or scooter | Check the phone settings and restart the scooter |
| Error "Device is not supported" | Incompatibility of the model with the application | Use Mi Home for Old Models, Xiaomi Wear for Newer Models |
| The connection is constantly breaking. | Weak Bluetooth signal or interference | Bring your phone closer to the scooter, remove other Bluetooth devices from the list of conjugated devices |
| No firmware updates. | Low battery charge scooter | Charge the scooter to at least 50% and try again |
If the scooter is connected but the data is not updated (for example, the battery charge is 0%), try:
- Untie the scooter in the application (Device settings → Delete).
- Reboot the phone and scooter.
- Re-add the device.
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On Mi 4 Pro/Ultra models, stable Bluetooth requires firmware version 1.4.5 or later. Check the relevance of the software in the About Device menu.
Security and optimization tips
Connecting to your phone not only adds to the functions, but also requires attention to security.
⚠️ Warning: Never share access to a Xiaomi account tied to a scooter.Attackers can unlock the vehicle and hijack it, even if you have activated it GPS-lockdown.
- 🔐 Two-factor authentication: enable it in your Xiaomi account settings to protect your data from hacking.
- 📱 Energy saving: Turn off battery optimization for Mi app Home/Xiaomi Wear in phone settings – this will prevent connection breaks.
- 🔄 Backup: export travel statistics to the cloud or memory card if you plan to reset your settings.
For advanced users, in Mi Pro 2 and later, you can activate the developer mode through the app, which will open access to hidden settings, such as calibrating the accelerometer or changing the brake sensitivity, but inexperienced users are better not to experiment - the wrong parameters can lead to an accident.