Connecting Xiaomi smart scales: from unpacking to synchronization with the application

Contents

• Unpacking and preparation of scales for work
• Which app to choose: Mi Home or Mi Fitness?
• Step-by-step connecting the scales to the phone
• Typical errors and their solution
• Synchronize data with Google Fit, Apple Health and other services
• Advanced settings: user profiles and units of measurement
• Weight care and extension of service life
• Frequently asked questions

Xiaomi’s smart scales are no longer exotic — they’re now an affordable gadget that helps you track not only your weight, but your body composition, your fat, your muscle mass, even your bone density. But many users are struggling with the first connection: the scales aren’t on your phone, the app is buggy, or the data isn’t saved. This article will help you understand everything from unpacking the box to setting up automatic sync with fitness trackers.

We will look at the current models of 2023-2026 (Mi Smart Scale 2, Xiaomi Body Composition Scale 2, Mi Body Composition Scale 3), and also pay attention to the features of connection through different applications (Mi Home, Mi Fitness, Zepp Life).

Unpacking and preparation of scales for work

Before connecting, make sure that the weight box contains all the necessary components.

• 📦 The scales themselves (usually in protective film)
• 🔋 4 type batteries AAA (sometimes installed)
• 📄 Short instructions in several languages (including Russian)
• 🔧 In some models - calibration weight (for Mi Body Composition Scale 3)

It is important to check: on the bottom of the scales there should be a sticker with the serial number and QR-code, you will need it to link to your Xiaomi account. QR-No code, it may be a fake or a model for the domestic market of China (such scales often do not work with global versions of applications).

Before first inclusion:

1. Remove the protective film from the display and contacts of the batteries.
2. Install batteries (if not installed) - polarity is indicated in the compartment.
3. Place the scales on a flat, hard surface (not on a carpet or soft coating).
4. Press the scales with your foot - a display with zeros (0.0) should appear.

⚠️ Warning: If the scales are not turned on after the batteries are installed, check the contacts - sometimes the factory film remains on the batteries. Also make sure that the batteries are new: discharged cells can cause connection errors.

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If the scales show a Lo error, it means low battery charge. Replace them, even if they are new: sometimes they come with elements with low resource.

Which app to choose: Mi Home or Mi Fitness?

Xiaomi offers two basic smart scale applications, and the choice depends on the device model and your tasks:

For most users, the Mi Fitness is the best choice, offering more visual graphics and better working with fitness bracelets. However, if you already have other Xiaomi devices (such as light bulbs or a robot vacuum cleaner), it makes more sense to use the Mi Home for centralized management.

How do you know which app you want? Look at the scale model.

• 🔹 Mi Smart Scale 2 is Mi Fitness or Mi Home.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Body Composition Scale 2 – Mi Fitness or Zepp Life.
• 🔹 Mi Body Composition Scale 3 – Zepp Life Only.

⚠️ Note: If you use an iPhone scale, note that Mi Home may not show some metrics (e.g. body viscosity level.

Step-by-step connecting the scales to the phone

The connection process is the same for most models, but there are nuances depending on the application. Consider the universal manual for Mi Fitness (similar to Zepp Life):

1. Install the app: 📱 For Android: Download Mi Fitness from Google Play. 🍎 For iOS: Find Mi Fitness in the App Store.

Create an account

If you don’t already have a Xiaomi account, sign up via email or phone number. Importantly, link the same account as other Xiaomi devices (if any) so that the data is synced.

Add the device.

Open the app. → click Profile → Add the device → Libras. Choose your model from the list.

Activate Bluetooth

On your phone, turn on Bluetooth and geolocation (required! Without geolocation, you may not find a scale).

Hold the phone to the scales

Stand on the scales - on the display should appear -- or CONN. At this point in the app, click Libras Blink? → Yes.

Confirm the connection.

After successful synchronization, the scales will emit an audible signal, and your weight will appear in the application.

Install the application (Mi) Fitness/Zepp Life)

Enable Bluetooth and geolocation on your phone

Make sure the scales are on a level surface

Weigh (stand on the scale) before starting to search for the device

Check the battery charge (no error Lo)-->

Critical detail: if the scales are less than 5 minutes, reboot the Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on) and try again. 80% of the time, this is how the problem is solved.

The process is similar for Mi Home, but after adding the device, you will need to select the server region (choose Russia or Mainland China - other regions may not support the scales).

Typical errors and their solution

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

If the scales are connected but do not transmit body composition data (weight only), check:

• 🔧 Version of the firmware of the scales (in the device settings in the application).
• 📱 Application version (update to the last version).
• 👤 Is your height, age and gender in your profile correctly indicated (this affects your calculations).

Mi Body Composition Scale 3 models may require manual calibration using a weight from the kit.

1. Stand on the scale and wait for measurements.
2. Remove weight and put a calibration weight (usually 5 kg) on the scale.
3. Wait 5 seconds – the scales should show CAL finish up.

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If the scales stopped syncing after the app update, try rolling back to the previous version or wait for a patch from Xiaomi.

Synchronize data with Google Fit, Apple Health and other services

Saving data in Mi Fitness is often not enough, because many users want to see statistics in Google Fit, Apple Health, or specialized fitness apps like MyFitnessPal.

Sync with Google Fit (Android):

1. Open Mi Fitness. → Profile → Settings → Accounts and synchronization.
2. Select Google Fit and log in through your Google account.
3. Allow access to data (weight, body composition, steps).
4. Turn on the switchboard Automatic synchronization.

Sync with Apple Health (iPhone):

1. In Mi Fitness, go to Profile → Settings → Apple Health.
2. Activate switches for the parameters you want to export (weight, % fat, etc.).
3. Open the Health app on your iPhone and check that the data appears in the Body → Weight section.

MyFitnessPal and other services will require a third-party bridge application, such as Health Sync (Android) or Apple Health (as an intermediate step).

⚠️ Note: If data in Google Fit or Apple Health is duplicated or displayed incorrectly, disable and reconfigure sync. Also check if the scales are connected to multiple Xiaomi accounts at the same time - this is a common cause of failures.

Alternative way to export data: some users use the IFTTT Or Zapier to automatically send data from Mi Fitness to Google Sheets:

1. Create an account on IFTTT.
2. Connect Mi Fitness and Google Sheets.
3. Adjust the applet to the template: If a new weight measurement → add a line to Google Sheets.

Advanced settings: user profiles and units of measurement

Xiaomi’s smart scales support up to 16 user profiles, which is convenient for family use.

How to add a new user:

1. Open Mi Fitness. → pick out the scales → User management.
2. Click Add User and enter data (height, age, gender).
3. Save the profile. Now, when weighing, the scales will automatically recognize the user by weight (with a margin of error). ±2 kg).

How to change the units of measurement:

• 📏 Kilograms/pounds: in the weight settings in the app, select Measurement Units → quid.
• 📐 Growth (cm/ft): change the user profile.
• 💧 Fat/water percentage: These metrics are always displayed as %, you can’t change them.

For models of Mi Body Composition Scale 3, additional settings are available:

• 🔄 Athlete mode: takes into account increased muscle mass in calculating the % of fat.
• 👶 Child Mode: Adjusts algorithms for users under 18.
• 🧓 Older: Adapts metrics for users over 60.

How to lose weight to factory settings:

If the scales start to glittle or do not save the settings, reset:

1. Turn the scales over and find the Reset button (usually next to the battery compartment).
2. Press and hold it for 5-10 seconds until 0.0 appears on the display.
3. After the weight loss, you will have to reconnect.

Weight care and extension of service life

To make the scales last longer and show accurate data, follow simple rules:

• 🧼 Cleaning: wipe the platform of the scales with a wet cloth without abrasives. Use alcohol (no more than 70) for persistent contaminants%).
• 🔋 Batteries: Replace all 4 cells at once, even if only one sits down.
• 🌡️ Storage conditions: Avoid direct sunlight and humidity (optimum: 10-35)°C, humidity to 85%).
• ⚖️ Surface: Always place the scales on a flat, hard surface (tile, laminate flooring) and the carpet or soft floor distorts the readings.

What can't be done:

• 🚫 Lose the scales – sensors may shift, which will lead to inaccurate measurements.
• 🚫 Put on the scales objects heavier than 150 kg (maximum load for most models).
• 🚫 Use scales in wet rooms (bathroom without ventilation).

The average battery life is 6-12 months with daily use. If the scales start to run out quickly, check:

• Are there any pieces of old film left in the battery compartment?
• Have the contacts oxidized (clean with a swallow or alcohol).
• Are you using cheap batteries with little resource?

How to check the accuracy of the scales: put on them an object with a known weight (for example, a weight of 10 kg). ±0.1 kg If the difference is greater, calibration or repair is required.

Frequently asked questions