How to connect Xiaomi Mi Band 4 to your phone: a step-by-step guide with pictures

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular gadgets for monitoring activity, despite the release of new models. Its simplicity, reliability and low price make it an ideal choice for beginners in the world of wearable electronics. However, even with such a simple device, users often have questions: how to connect the bracelet to the phone, what applications are needed, and what to do if the connection is not installed.

In this article, we will look at all the stages of connection, from installing the Mi Fit app to synchronizing data, and focus on common errors (for example, when the bracelet is not on the list of devices) and nuances for different operating systems. If you have just unpacked the Mi Band 4 or want to reconfigure it after resetting, this guide will help you avoid common problems.

1.What you need to connect Mi Band 4

Before you start setting up, make sure you have everything you need. Here's the minimum set:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+ (The bracelet does not support older versions).
• 🔋 Charging cable for Mi Band 4 (comprised; check contacts are not contaminated).
• 📲 Mi Fit (official, from the App Store or Google Play) is an alternative to Zepp Life (formerly Amazfit), but with limited functionality.
• 🔄 Bluetooth 4.0+ on the phone (without it synchronization is impossible).

Also make sure your phone is Bluetooth enabled and allowed access to geodata (Mi Fit is for the pedometer to work properly). If you use an iPhone, check the permissions in Settings → Privacy → Geolocation Services.

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Fit application

The official Mi Fit app is the only reliable way to connect the Mi Band 4 to your phone.

• 🤖 Google Play for Android
• 🍎 App Store for iOS

After installation:

1. Open Mi Fit and select the language (Russian is available).
2. Sign up or sign in via your Xiaomi, Google, Facebook account (without an account, some features will not be available).
3. Click Add the device (the + icon in the upper right corner).
4. Select Mi Smart Band 4 (not to be confused with Mi Band 5/6/7).

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If the app doesn’t find the bracelet, try restarting Bluetooth on your phone or rebooting the Mi Band 4 by holding the touch button for 10 seconds.

At the stage of adding the device, the application may request access to:

• 📍 Geodana (for accurate calculation of steps).
• 📁 Warehouse (for data export).
• 🔔 Notifications (to have the bracelet show incoming calls and messages).

Allow all requests, otherwise some of the features of the Mi Band 4 will not work.

3. Step-by-step connection of Mi Band 4 to the phone

Now, the most important thing is to pair the bracelet with the phone.

1. Charge the bracelet (at least 20%). Connect it to the charger, the charge indicator (battery animation) will appear on the screen.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and make sure it’s visible to other devices.
3. In the Mi Fit app, click Connect and wait until the bracelet appears in the list of available devices.
4. Select Mi Band 4 (the name may be displayed as Mi Band) XX:XX, where XX:XX — last-minute MAC-address).
5. Confirm the pairing on the phone and on the bracelet (it will appear a request – touch the touch button).

Charge the Mi Band 4 to 20%+

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone

Install Mi Fit and register

Allow all requests of the application

Click "Connect" in Mi Fit-->

If the bracelet is not present:

• ⚡ Make sure it’s not connected to another phone (only synced to one device at a time).
• 🔄 Reboot the Mi Band 4 by holding the 10 seconds button to vibration.
• 📱 Make sure there are no active phones on the phone. VPN Firewalls that block Bluetooth connections.

4.Configure the main functions after connection

After successful pairing, we will configure the key parameters of the Mi Band 4:

Pay special attention to the setting of the bracelet screen:

• 🌓 Brightness: in Profile → Select the level (recommended 3-4 division for the street).
• ⏱ Backlight time: set 5-10 seconds (longer - faster the battery goes down).
• 🔄 Screen Turn: Turn on if you wear a bracelet on your right hand.

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After the first setup, synchronize the data manually (pull the Mi Fit screen down) This will speed up the update of the statistics on the bracelet.

5. Typical errors and their solution

Even with the right connection, users face problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

⚠️ Warning: If the Mi Band 4 is plugged in but shuts down immediately, check if the phone is power-saving. It can block the background work of the Mi Fit.

If nothing helps:

1. Remove the bracelet from the device list in Mi Fit (Profile → Delete the device).
2. Reset the Mi Band 4 to factory settings: Hold the touch button for 10 seconds until vibration appears.
3. Reinstall the Mi Fit app and reconnect.

How to connect Mi Band 4 to another phone

If you want to transfer the bracelet to a new smartphone, first untie it from the old device:

1. On your old phone, open Mi Fit and go to Profile → Delete the device.
2. Confirm the removal (bracelet vibrates).
3. On the new phone, install Mi Fit, log in to the same Xiaomi account and add the bracelet again.

If you don’t untie the bracelet from your old phone, the new smartphone won’t be able to detect it – the Mi Band 4 supports pairing with only one device at a time.

⚠️ Note: When reconnecting to another phone, all data on the bracelet (steps, sleep) will be saved, but to display them in Mi Fit you will need synchronization.

7.Alternative applications for Mi Band 4

The official Mi Fit app isn't the only option. If you're missing features or the interface seems inconvenient, try:

• 📊 Zepp Life (Amazfit) – Supports Mi Band 4, but with limited notification settings.
• 🔧 Notify & Fitness – allows you to customize the screen of the bracelet and add your dials.
• 🛠 Mi Bandage – for advanced users (requires root on Android).

But keep in mind:

• The app side may not support all functions (e.g., sleep monitoring).
• Some require additional permissions (such as access to notifications).
• Updates are only possible through Mi Fit.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Mi Band 4