How to connect your phone to the smartwatch Xiaomi Amazfit GTS: full instructions with tips for error elimination

Why it’s important to connect the Amazfit GTS to your phone

The Xiaomi Amazfit GTS is not just a time-tracking accessory, but a full-fledged gadget for health monitoring, notification management, and even contactless payments. However, all of these features are only available after properly synchronizing with a smartphone. Many users face difficulties in connecting: the watch does not find the phone, the app gives an error, or synchronization is interrupted. In this article, we will examine the unique nuances of connecting the Amazfit GTS to Android and iOS phones in 2026, including bypassing typical firmware and Bluetooth problems.

The Amazfit GTS is different from other smartwatches, using the proprietary Zepp app (formerly Mi Fit), which means that standard instructions for Wear OS or Apple Watch don’t work here. For example, proper synchronization requires not only turning on Bluetooth, but also pre-updating the watch firmware to the current version. Ignoring this step often causes crashes when transmitting step or pulse data.

In this article you will find:

• 📱 Step-by-step instructions for Android and iPhone, taking into account the latest updates of 2026
• 🔧 List of common errors and specific ways to fix them (e.g., error code 1006 or Bluetooth 5.0 issue)
• ⚙️ Notification settings to avoid missing important messages from messengers
• 🔄 How to Reconnect Your Watch After Resetting or Replacing Your Phone

Preparation for connection: what to check before synchronization

Before you start connecting, make sure your phone and watch meet the minimum requirements. Amazfit GTS is compatible with Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+ devices, but more recent OS versions are recommended for stable operation. For example, Android 7.0 may experience notification problems due to background limitations.

Also check:

• 🔋 The battery charge of the watch should be at least 50%. At low charge, synchronization can be interrupted during the firmware update stage.
• 📲 The Zepp version of the app – download the latest version from Google Play or the App Store. Older versions (like 5.12 and below) don’t support new watch features like SpO2 monitoring.
• 🔄 Updates to the watch firmware - if the watch has not been updated for a long time, the connection may be blocked. Check the current version in the Settings menu → About the clock → Firmware version.

Pay special attention to the permissions of the Zepp application. On Android, you must provide access to:

• 📍 Geolocation (for accurate jogging tracking)
• 📱 Notifications (to see messages from messengers)
• 📁 Storage (for backup of data)

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If you have Xiaomi or Redmi on MIUI, add the Zepp app to the AutoRun list and turn off battery optimization for it. This will prevent the connection from breaking in the background.

Step-by-step: how to connect Amazfit GTS to your Android phone

Syncing on Android takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow a clear algorithm. Importantly, don't miss the step with a firmware update, which is a common cause of failure.

1. Install the Zepp app from Google Play. Avoid third-party sources - they may contain outdated or modified versions.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi/Zepp account. If you already have a Mi Account, use it – the data will be synced automatically.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and put the watch into pairing mode: On the clock: Settings → Connection → Add the device on the screen of the clock will appear QR-proof-code.
4. In the Zepp app, click Profile → Add Device → Amazfit GTS and follow the instructions on the screen.
5. Confirm pairing on both devices. If the watch requests a firmware update, don't refuse, or part of the functions (e.g., a part of the function, PAI-index) will be unavailable.

Once successfully connected, the watch automatically syncs time, step data and heart rate. If that doesn't happen, go to Settings → Data Sync in the Zepp app and click Sync Now.

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Synchronization with iPhone: features and limitations

The Amazfit GTS connection to the iPhone has several key differences: first, the functionality on iOS is limited – for example, you can not answer calls directly from the clock (unlike Android); second, you need iOS 12.0 or later to work stable, as well as the latest version of the Zepp app from the App Store.

Connection algorithm:

1. Install Zepp from the App Store. Make sure it's an official app (developed by Huami Inc.).
2. Open the app and sign up (or sign in via Apple ID if supported).
3. On the watch, activate the pairing mode: Settings → Bluetooth → Device Search.
4. In the Zepp app, click + → Amazfit GTS and confirm the connection on the watch.
5. On iPhones, this process can take up to 10 minutes due to background activity limitations.

Important: On iOS, notifications from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) are displayed only if the Zepp app is running in the background.

1. Go to iPhone Settings → Zepp → Notifications.
2. Enable the option to Allow notifications and sounds.
3. In the Zepp app itself, activate notification synchronization: Profile → Amazfit GTS → Notifications → Enable.

Typical Connection Errors and How to Fix Them

Even when following the instructions, users often encounter errors, and below is a list of the most common problems and specific solutions for each:

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the clock to factory settings:

1. On the clock: Settings → System → Reset.
2. Confirm the reset and repeat the connection procedure again.

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If the watch was previously connected to another phone, be sure to remove it from the list of devices in the Zepp app on the old smartphone. otherwise, the new connection will be blocked.

Configure notifications and additional functions

Once connected successfully, you can set up notifications to receive alerts for calls, messages and calendar events directly on the clock.

1. Open the Zepp app and go to Profile → Your Device → Notifications.
2. Enable Call Notifications and select the apps you want to see from (such as WhatsApp, Gmail).
3. Set up the Vibration and Screenlighting when you receive new notifications.

Additional functions that should be activated:

• 🏃 Sleep tracking – turn on in Settings → Regimes → Sleep for automatic monitoring of sleep phases.
• 💳 Contactless payments (if supported by your model) – link your bank card to Zepp → Payments.
• 🎵 Music management – allows you to switch tracks directly from the clock (only works with Spotify, Apple Music and the standard player).

On Android, the “Find your phone” function is also available – if your smartphone is lost, you can make it ring right from the clock (hold the button on the Amazfit GTS for 3 seconds).

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To ensure that notifications are displayed correctly, add messenger apps to the list of Battery Optimization Exceptions on Android. On iPhone, this is impossible due to iOS limitations.

How to Reconnect Your Watch After Resetting or Replacing Your Phone

If you change your smartphone or reset your watch to factory settings, you'll have to reconnect, and the algorithm is almost identical to the original setup, but there are a few nuances:

1. Remove the watch from your old phone (if it’s still available): Zepp → Profile → Your device → Delete the device This will free up the “slot” for a new connection.
2. Reset the clock settings (if not reset before): On the clock: Settings → System → Reset → Confirm
3. Connect again via the Zepp app on your new phone, following the instructions in the section above.

If the watch was previously linked to a Mi Account, the first time you connect to a new phone, you may need to enter a login and password from that account to confirm ownership.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions