How to use the Xiaomi Wear app: a complete guide for Mi Band owners and smartwatches

What is Xiaomi Wear and why do you need it?

Xiaomi Wear is the official tool for managing the Mi Band fitness bracelets (including Mi Band 8, Mi Band 7 models) and Xiaomi Watch, Redmi Watch smartwatches. It replaces the outdated Mi Fit app and offers advanced features from health monitoring to personalization of dials. Without it, your gadget will become a regular pedometer - most of the "smart" features are blocked without synchronization.

Xiaomi Wear’s main difference from competitors (such as Huawei Health or Fitbit) is its deep integration with the Xiaomi ecosystem, where you will find not only standard metrics (steps, pulse, sleep), but also unique features: control. SpO₂ (Oxygen saturation, stress tests, women's calendar, and synchronization with Mi Home to control a smart home right from the wrist, while the application interface is adapted for Russian-speaking users - no need to use the device. VPN Or change the region, as was the case with the earlier Mi Fit versions.

Xiaomi Wear only works with Android 6.0 devices+ or iOS 12.0+. On older smartphones (such as Redmi) 4A or iPhone 6) may have problems connecting or missing some of the features. Also check if your bracelet/watch model is supported - the full list of compatible devices is given in the table below.

How to install and configure Xiaomi Wear: step-by-step instructions

Before installing, remove the old Mi Fit app, which may conflict with Xiaomi Wear. Download the current version from official sources:

• 📱 Android: Google Play or AppGallery for Huawei devices).
• 🍎 iOS: App Store.
• 🌐 APK: For regions where the application is blocked, download from APKCombo (check the hash file for viruses!).

After installation:

1. Launch the application and allow access to Contacts, Notifications, Locations and Physical Activity (without this, the pedometer and the other devices will not work). GPS).
2. Register with Mi Account (if you don’t have an account, create one in advance at account.xiaomi.com).
3. Click Add Device and select your model from the list (e.g. Mi Smart Band 8).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen – the application itself will offer to turn on Bluetooth and find the gadget.

Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone

Charge the bracelet/watch to at least 20%

Remove old apps (Mi Fit, Zepp)

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If the device is not located, try:

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Turn off/enable Bluetooth on your phone.
• 🔗 Make sure that the gadget is not connected to another phone (one device can be synced with only one smartphone).

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Xiaomi Wear’s core features: What can be customized?

Once connected, open the main menu of the app, which contains all the key settings, and let's take a look at the most useful features:

The Health section deserves special attention. You can configure:

• 🩺 Sleep monitoring: the app automatically detects deep/light sleep phases and gives recommendations for improving rest. For accuracy, wear a bracelet on your non-working hand (left for right-handed, right for left-handed).
• ❤️ Pulse measurement: Default checks every 10 minutes, but you can extend the interval to 30 minutes to save battery.
• 💤 Dream reminders: Set an alarm clock for sleep phases to wake up at optimal times.

An important feature for Mi Band 8 owners: this model has a function of tracking stress by heart rate variability (HRV). To use it, update the bracelet firmware through the "Software Update" section in the application.

How to synchronize data with other services?

Xiaomi Wear supports integration with popular health platforms.

• 🏃 Google Fit: syncs steps, calories, workouts. Included in Profile → Settings → Synchronization of data.
• 🍏 Apple Health: iPhone – similar to Google Fit, but with limitations (e.g., does not transmit sleep data).
• 🌍 Strava: Automatically exports training (running, cycling) to analyze routes.

To connect Google Fit:

1. Open Profile → Settings → Data Synchronization.
2. Select Google Fit and log in through your Google account.
3. Allow access to physical activity data.
4. Click Sync and wait until the process is complete (may take up to 5 minutes).

Note that when synced with Apple Health, steps may be duplicated. To avoid this, turn off automatic step counting in your iPhone settings (Privacy) → Geolocation services → System services → Stepper).

Advanced settings: secret features of Xiaomi Wear

Many users are unaware that Xiaomi Wear has some useful features that you can’t see at first glance.

1.Do not disturb mode.

Turns off all notifications and vibrations on the bracelet at a given time (e.g. at night) to adjust:

1. Go to Profile. → Settings of the device → Don't disturb.
2. Activate the function and set a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
3. If necessary, add exceptions for alarm clocks or calls.

2. Quick responses to messages

On a smart watch Xiaomi Watch S3 You can set template responses to SMS And messengers:

1. Open Notifications. → Quick answers.
2. Add up to 10 templates (e.g., “I’ll call you later,” “I’m busy right now”).
3. On the clock, swipe left on the notification and select the desired answer.

3. Automatic determination of training

The bracelet can recognize the beginning of running, walking or cycling on its own, to enable:

1. Go to Sport → Autodetermination.
2. Select the types of activity to track.
3. Set a minimum duration (e.g. 10 minutes) to avoid false positives.

4. Music management

You can switch tracks from the bracelet and adjust the volume in the smartphone player.

• 🎵 Turn on music playback on your phone.
• 🔄 On the bracelet, swipe down on the home screen to open the control panel.
• 🎧 Click on the player icon to access the buttons "Play/Pause", "Next", "Previous".

Solving Common Problems with Xiaomi Wear

Even with the official application, there can be failures. Let's consider the typical errors and how to fix them:

1.The bracelet does not connect to the phone

• 🔌 Make sure that the bracelet has enough charge (at least 15%).
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone and turn off power saving modes (they can block Bluetooth background work).
• 🔄 In Bluetooth settings, “forget” the device (Mi Band 8) and reconnect it.
• 📦 If nothing helps, reinstall Xiaomi Wear and reset the setup.

2.Steps or pulse data not updated

• 🔄 Sync data manually: pull the bracelet screen down and wait for the cloud icons.
• 📱 Check the permissions for Xiaomi Wear in your phone settings (access to physical activity should be enabled).
• 🔋 Reset the bracelet (press the button for 10 seconds).

3. Notifications don't come on the bracelet

• 📳 In Xiaomi Wear, check if notifications are enabled for the right apps (Notifications) → Management of notifications).
• 🔕 On the phone, turn off the "Do not disturb" or "Energy saving" modes".
• 📱 For Android: In the app settings, allow notifications to be displayed (Settings) → Annexes → Xiaomi Wear → Notifications).

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If the notifications are duplicated (come to the phone and the bracelet), disable them in the settings of the messenger on the smartphone, leaving only in Xiaomi Wear.

4. Bracelet battery is rapidly discharged

• ⚡ Turn off the permanent pulse measurement (leave only manual mode).
• 🌙 Reduce screen brightness and backlight time.
• 📵 Disable notifications from unnecessary applications.
• 🔄 Update the bracelet firmware through Xiaomi Wear (new versions optimized energy consumption).

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet stops turning on after the firmware update, plug it into charging and wait 10-15 minutes. Often this helps restore work. Don't try to disassemble the device - it will deprive you of warranty.

Xiaomi Wear comparison with alternative applications

Despite its official status, Xiaomi Wear isn’t the only way to control the Mi Band bracelets.

If you don’t like the limitations of Xiaomi Wear, you can use alternatives, but consider the risks:

• 🔓 Third-party applications may require ROOT-Access or special permissions that are not secure.
• 🛑 Certain functions (e.g, SpO₂ Stress tests may not work properly.
• 🔄 After using alternative programs, sometimes you have to reset the bracelet to factory settings.

For most users, Xiaomi Wear remains the best choice – it is free, regularly updated and covers 90% of needs. Alternatives should be considered only if you need unique features (for example, custom notifications for specific messengers).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions about Xiaomi Wear