Connecting Xiaomi Mi Band 5 to Samsung Phone: Full Instructions for Problem Solutions

Why Mi Band 5 and Samsung are an unlikely pair

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet and Samsung smartphones work on different ecosystems: the first is optimized for MIUI and Mi Fitness app (formerly Zepp Life), the second is optimized for One UI and Samsung Health services. This difference often causes synchronization errors, but with the right approach, the connection takes no more than 5-7 minutes.

The main problem with users is that there is no official Mi Band support in Samsung Health. But that doesn't mean that the devices are incompatible. In 2026, there are three working ways to sync: through the original Mi Fitness app, using third-party utilities like Notify & Fitness, or through Google Fit as an intermediary, and we'll take each option apart, focusing on the nuances for Samsung Galaxy owners on Android 12-14.

Important: If you upgrade your bracelet firmware to the latest version, some features (like call notifications) may not work as well, due to Xiaomi’s limitations on devices outside the MIUI ecosystem.

Method 1: Connect via the official Mi Fitness app

This is the most reliable method, but it requires pre-setting the permission for the application on Samsung: download Mi Fitness from Google Play (version at least 5.12.0). Avoid APKs from third-party sources - they may contain outdated sync libraries.

After installation:

• 📱 Open Mi Fitness and sign up with your Xiaomi account (or sign in if you already have one).
• 🔍 Click Profile. → Add the device → Mi Smart Band 5.
• 🔄 Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and wait until the bracelet appears in the list of available devices.
• 🔐 Confirm pairing on both devices (on the bracelet, press the button, on the phone - Connect).

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If the bracelet is not present, try:

1. Reboot the Mi Band 5 (press the touch button for 10 seconds).
2. Clear the cache of the Mi Fitness app in Samsung settings (Settings → Applications → Mi Fitness → Memory → Clear the cache).
3. Temporarily disable Adaptive Battery (Settings → Device Care → Battery → Additional → Adaptive Battery) as it can block the background operation of the application.

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If no notifications come after you connect, go to Notifications → Permissions in Mi Fitness settings and manually enable access for each application (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram).

Method 2: Sync with Google Fit (for health data)

This method is suitable if you need data integration with Samsung Health but no notice is required.Google Fit mediates between Mi Fitness and Samsung services.

Instructions:

1. Install Google Fit from Google Play.
2. In Mi Fitness, go to Profile → Settings → Accounts → Google Fit and connect your account.
3. In Samsung Health, click More (⋮) → Settings → Connected services → Google Fit and log in.

Important: data on heart rate (HR) and blood oxygen levels (SpO₂) Not transferred to Samsung Health via Google Fit. Use the original Mi Fitness app to monitor them.

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Method 3: Using Notify & Fitness for Extended Features

Notify & Fitness for Mi Band (available on Google Play) allows you to bypass Xiaomi’s restrictions on devices outside the ecosystem.

• 📞 Rejection Call Notifications (Even on Samsung Galaxy) S23).
• 💬 Display messages from Telegram, Viber, Gmail (with emojis and pictures).
• 🔋 Advanced vibration settings and screen animations.
• 🌡️ Manual control of sensors (for example, turning on heart rate monitoring on schedule).

To set up:

1. Install Notify & Fitness and open it.
2. Click Connect Mi Band and select Mi Band 5 from the list.
3. Turn it on. ADB-permissions (instructions will appear in the app) – this is necessary to bypass the restrictions of Android 12+.
4. In the Notifications section, select the applications you want to see on the bracelet.

Warning: On some Samsung models (e.g. Galaxy A54) after upgrading to One UI 6.0, the app may stop showing notifications.

⚠️ Warning: Before updating your phone firmware, turn off automatic application optimization in Settings → Caring for the device → Automation → Optimization: Otherwise, Notify & Fitness may lose access to notifications.

Common mistakes and their solutions

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

If after all the manipulations the bracelet still does not connect, try to reset it to the factory settings:

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → Additional → Reset (scroll the screen with swipes).
2. Confirm the reset by pressing the touch button.
3. Repeat the connection procedure from scratch.

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Resetting the bracelet removes all data from the device, including your workout history. Before you do so, export the data to Mi Fitness (Profile → Data Export).

How to Check the Compatibility of Your Samsung Model

Not all Samsung smartphones work equally well with the Mi Band 5.

• 📱 Android version: no lower than 8.0 Oreo (on older versions, Bluetooth errors are possible).
• 🔄 Bluetooth Version: 4.2 or later (check Settings) → Phone. → Telephone information).
• 🛡️ No corporate policies (some models for business, such as the Galaxy XCover, may have restrictions).

Problem models (require additional settings):

• Samsung Galaxy J-series (e.g. J6, J8) – may not support background synchronization.
• Samsung Galaxy A03/A13 – sometimes lose connection due to a weak Bluetooth module.
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – conflicts with Mi Fitness due to optimizations for the S-Pen

To find out the exact model of your phone, go to Settings → Phone → Phone Information → Model. If your device is on the list of problems, use Notify & Fitness instead of the original app.

Alternative apps for Mi Band 5 on Samsung

If standard methods don’t work, consider these alternatives:

Before installing third-party applications:

⚠️ Note: some utilities (such as Mi Bandage) require root rights for full functionality. On Samsung with Knox, this will trigger the flag. RMM/KG State: Prenormal and loss of warranty. Use such applications only if you understand the risks.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions