Connect Xiaomi scales to iPhone 11: full instructions with error analysis

Smart scale Xiaomi Mi Smart Scale 2 or Xiaomi Body Composition Scale 2 have become a popular gadget for weight control and body composition, but their connection to the iPhone 11 sometimes raises questions among users. Unlike Android devices, where the synchronization process often takes place automatically, iOS owners have to take into account the peculiarities of Bluetooth and the limitations of the operating system. This article will help you understand all the nuances from device preparation to solving typical errors such as “failure to find the scales” or “data are not synchronized”.

We will look at not only the basic configuration through the official Mi Fit app, but also alternative ways to connect (for example, through Apple Health), and give recommendations for calibrating the scales for accurate measurements. We will focus on compatibility issues with iOS 15/16/17 and how to get around them. If you have already tried to connect the scales but have encountered a Bluetooth Pairing Failed error or the scales simply “don’t see” your iPhone – here you will find proven solutions.

1. Preparation of devices before connection

Before you start syncing, make sure both devices are ready to go, which will save you 80% of potential problems during the connection phase.

Let's start with Xiaomi's scales:

• 🔋 Make sure the scales are charged (the charging indicator should burn when you press the platform). If the battery is discharged, connect the scales to the network on the platform. 2-3 hour.
• 📦 Unpack the scales and remove the protective film from the contacts (a common reason why the scales are not turned on).
• 📏 Check the level of the surface - the scales should be on a hard and flat surface (linoleum, tile, laminate.

Now prepare the iPhone 11:

• 📱 Update iOS to the latest version (Settings) → Mainstream → Update of software. Xiaomi scales work optimally with iOS 14+, For stable synchronization, iOS 15.4 or later is recommended.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – this will reset the Bluetooth cache and eliminate possible conflicts with other devices.
• 📶 Turn on Bluetooth (Settings) → Bluetooth and Geolocation (Settings) → Confidentiality → Without geolocation, the Mi Fit application will not be able to identify the region and may block the connection.

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If you've previously connected other smart scales (like Huawei or Fitbit), remove them from the list of Bluetooth devices in the iPhone settings. profile conflict can interfere with Xiaomi's connection.

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Fit application

The official Mi Fit app (renamed Zepp Life in some regions) is the only supported way to connect Xiaomi scales to the iPhone. Alternative apps like Google Fit or Apple Health can only import data, but not control the device itself.

Download the app from the App Store directly. Make sure you install the official version from developer Huami Inc. - clones with viruses are found in the App Store.

After installation:

1. Start Mi Fit and sign up via Xiaomi Account, Google or Apple ID. If you already have a Mi Account, use it – it will make it easier to sync with other devices in the ecosystem.
2. In the main menu of the application, tap on the icon "Add device" (the icon "+" in the upper right corner).
3. Select the Libra category and your device model (Mi Smart Scale 2 or Body Composition Scale 2).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The app will prompt you to turn on Bluetooth and Notifications — allow both requests.

Important point: if the app gives an error after registering, "The device is not supported in your region", change the region in your Mi Account to China or the United States via the web version of account.xiaomi.com.

3. Step-by-step connection of scales to iPhone 11

Now, to the synchronization process itself, follow the instructions carefully, and even one step can fail.

Step 1. Activation of the scales

Stand on the scale with bare feet (socks distort the readings of body composition sensors), zeros or a flashing indicator should appear on the display.

• 🔄 Press the on button (usually located under the platform or sideways).
• 🔋 Check the battery power – if the indicator does not burn, the scales are discharged.

Step 2. Search for the device in Mi Fit

In the Mi Fit app, click "Connect." You'll start looking for devices.

• 📱 Make sure your iPhone is no further than 1 meter from the scale.
• 🔄 Restart the search, first leaving the application and reopening it.
• 🚫 Turn it off. VPN Proxies – they can block the connection to Xiaomi servers.

Step 3: Confirmation of connection

When the scales are found, the iPhone will be asked to pair over Bluetooth. Click "Plug" or "Pair." If the request does not appear:

• 🔄 Reboot your iPhone and try again.
• 📱 Go to Settings. → Bluetooth, find it on the list. MI_SCALE Remove the device. Reconnect the connection via Mi Fit.

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Critical detail: If the scales have already been connected to another phone (such as Android), reset their settings. To do this, hold the switch on 10 seconds until you hear the beep.

4. Profile setting and data synchronization

Once you've successfully connected, the app will ask for your height, gender and age, and this information is needed to calculate your body mass index (BMI), your fat percentage and other metrics, and fill in the fields as accurately as possible:

• 📏 Height: Specify in centimeters (e.g. 175 cm).
• ♂️/♀️ Sex: Select from the drop-down list.
• 🎂 Age: enter the real age (this depends on the rate of fat in the body).
• 🏋️ Target weight: optional, but will help track progress.

After saving the profile:

1. Stand on the scales – the data is automatically synchronized with the application.
2. Check the measurement history in the "Data" section (graph icon in the bottom menu).
3. Activate notifications about new weighings in Settings → Notifications.

Accuracy tip: To measure body composition correctly (muscles, water, bones), weigh yourself at the same time of day (preferably on an empty stomach in the morning) and in the same clothes (or without).

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5. Solving typical connection problems

Even when you set it up properly, iPhone 11 users sometimes encounter bugs, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Issue with iOS 17: If after upgrading to iOS 17 scales stopped connecting, try:

1. Remove the Mi Fit app and install it again.
2. B Settings → Bluetooth find it. MI_SCALE, Tap on "i" and select "Forget this device".
3. Turn off the “Continuous Bluetooth” function in Settings → Battery → Battery status.

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If the scales are connected but the data is not saved, check the Mi Fit permissions in the iPhone settings: Settings → Mi Fit → Permissions. Make sure Bluetooth, Notifications and Geolocation Services are enabled.

6. Alternative ways of connecting

If the standard Mi Fit method doesn't work, you can try alternatives, which are less stable, but sometimes help bypass the locks.

Method 1: Connecting through Apple Health

Apple Health does not manage the weights directly, but can import data from Mi Fit.

1. Open Mi Fit and go to Profile → Settings → Integration with Apple Health.
2. Include all available options (weight, percentage of fat, BMI).
3. Launch the Health app on your iPhone and check the “Body Data” section.

Method 2: Using Third-Party Applications

Some apps, such as Health Sync or SyncSolver, can transfer data from Mi Fit to Apple Health or Google Fit. However, they require a subscription and don't always work consistently with iOS.

Method 3: Connecting through an Android device

If you have a second Android phone, you can first connect the scales to it, and then export the data to the Xiaomi cloud, and then it will be available on the iPhone through Mi Fit. This method is relevant if the scales were previously tied to another account.

Calibration of weights for accurate measurements

Even after successful connectivity, scales can show inaccurate data, which is due to the need for calibration, a procedure that many users miss.

How to Calibrate Xiaomi Scales:

1. Place the scales on a flat solid surface (for example, a tile floor).
2. Turn on the scales and wait for zeros to appear on the display.
3. Stand on the scale and write down the statement.
4. Compare it to a reference weight (e.g. weights or mechanical scales). If the difference is greater than ±0.3 kg, reset:

1. Hold the power button for 10 seconds.


2. After the beep release the button.




3. Repeat the weighing.

For calibration of body composition (analysis of fat, muscle, water):

• 🚿 Weigh yourself on dry and clean feet (skin moisture distorts bioimpedance readings).
• ⏱ Take measurements at the same time (optimally - in the morning after the toilet).
• 🍽 Avoid weighing after a heavy meal or exercise (data will be inflated).

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If the scales are constantly underestimating or overweight, check them for evenness with the level (iPhone leveling app). 2-3° may distort the evidence 0.5-1 kilogram.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)