How to see the number of steps on Xiaomi Poco devices: all the ways

Xiaomi Poco devices are not only powerful smartphones, but also part of an ecosystem that is closely integrated with fitness trackers and health apps. If you want to track activity, the first thing that comes to mind is the number of steps, but not everyone knows where to look for this information and how to interpret it correctly.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to view Poco steps, from built-in smartphone features to synchronization with Mi Band and third-party services. You'll learn how to set up statistics, which apps give you the most accurate data, and what to do if steps don't count or disappear. MIUI, Allows you to view your activity history without additional programs.

1. View steps through the built-in Health app (Mi Fitness)

The most obvious way is to use the standard Health app (formerly Mi Fit), which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi Poco smartphones, which automatically collects data from the phone’s motion sensors, and if you have a Mi Band, it will also collect data from it.

To find information about the steps:

• 📱 Open the Health app** (heart icon on a green background).
• 📊 On the main screen at the top, you will see a pie chart with the number of steps for today.
• 📅 To view statistics for other days, click on Activity tab → Steps.
• 🔍 To see a detailed schedule by the clock, tap on any day in the calendar.

If the app doesn’t show steps, check:

• ⚙️ Are physical activity access permissions enabled in your phone settings (Settings) → Annexes → Health → Permits).
• 🔄 Is the app updated to the latest version (Google Play or App Store).
• 📵 Is the energy saving mode for the Health app turned off».

⚠️ Warning: If you use the Mi Band but the steps on your phone don't update, try reconnecting the bracelet in the app. Sometimes rebooting both devices helps.

2.Sync with Mi Band: How to check steps on bracelet and phone

If you have a fitness bracelet Mi Band 5/6/7 Or Smart Band Pro, you can view the steps on the wristband itself or on your phone through the Health app, but the bracelet is usually more accurate than a smartphone because it is worn on your hand and captures your movements better.

To see the steps of the Mi Band:

1. Raise your hand or press the touch button of the bracelet to activate the screen.
2. Scroll through the menu to the right or left (depending on the model) to the Steps section.
3. The screen will display the number of steps for the current day and the progress of the daily norm.

To synchronize data with the phone:

• 📲 Make sure that Bluetooth is on on your smartphone.
• 🔄 Open the Health app** and wait for automatic synchronization (usually takes a lot of time). 10-30 seconds).
• 📥 If the data is not updated, pull the screen down for forced synchronization.

⚠️ Warning: If steps are no longer synced after updating the bracelet firmware, try removing the device from the app and reconnecting it.

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To make the bracelet count steps more accurately, wear it on a non-dominant hand (for right-handers - on the left, for left-handers - on the right) and tightly, but not clamping the wrist.

3. Using Google Fit to track activity

If you prefer the Google ecosystem, you can set up step sync via Google Fit.This app automatically collects data from the smartphone sensors and can integrate with the Mi Band through third-party services (such as Mi Fit Sync).

How to set up Google Fit on Xiaomi Poco:

• 📥 Install the Google Fit app from Google Play.
• 🔗 Sign in to your Google account.
• 📊 On the main screen you will see the Activity card with the number of steps.
• 🔄 To connect Mi Band, install the Mi Fit Sync app and follow the sync instructions.

The advantages of Google Fit:

• 🌍 Cross-platform (data available on Android, iOS and web version).
• 📈 Integration with other services (Strava, MyFitnessPal).
• 🔍 Detailed analytics: steps, distance, burned calories, active minutes.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Less accurate step counting compared to the Mi Band (especially if the phone is in your pocket or bag).
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption due to constant sensor operation.

4. Alternative applications for calculating steps

If standard solutions don’t suit you, you can use third-party apps, which often offer advanced analytics, social features (competitions with friends), and more flexible settings.

Top.-3 Apps to Track Steps on Xiaomi Poco:

1. Pedometer – a simple application with a minimalist interface and low battery consumption. ✅ Lightweight (weight) ~5MB). ✅ It's in the background. ❌ No synchronization with Mi Band.
2. Accupedo – advanced pedometer with support for widgets and voice alerts. ✅ Precise calculation algorithm. ✅ Integration with Google Fit. ❌ Pay (there is a free version with advertising).
3. StepsApp – an app with beautiful design and support for Apple Health/Google Fit. ✅ History. 30+ days. ✅ Motivational achievements. ❌ Registration required for synchronization.

How to choose the best application?

• 🎯 If you want maximum accuracy, use the Mi Band. + «Health»**.
• 📊 If analytics and visualization are important, try Google Fit or StepsApp.
• 🔋 If you want to save battery life, choose Pedometer.

5. View steps through the widget on the home screen

To keep the app from opening every time, you can add a step widget to the home screen, which is convenient for quick activity monitoring.

How to add the Health widget**:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
3. Find the Health widget (usually called Mi Fitness or Steps).
4. Drag it to the screen and select a size (e.g. 2×2 or 4×1).

If the widget is not updated:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📵 Make sure the Health app** is allowed background mode (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → Health → No restrictions).
• 🔧 Update the widget manually by touching it and selecting Update.

Alternative widgets:

• 📱 Google Fit – offers a widget with a pie chart of activity.
• 📊 StepsApp – widgets with graphs and statistics for the week.

⚠️ Note: Widgets may not work on some custom firmware MIUI, If they have removed Xiaomi system services, then only flashing or using third-party launchers (for example, Nova Launcher) will help).

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Widgets save time, but can slightly increase battery consumption due to frequent data updates.

6.Verifying Steps Through History in Mi Account

Few people know, but Xiaomi stores activity history in the Mi Account cloud. This is useful if you dropped your phone or lost data on the bracelet. Access to the history is possible through the web version or mobile application.

How to check the steps in Mi Account:

1. Open your browser and go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Sign in with the same account that is linked to the Health app**.
3. Go to the Devices section → Health → Activity.
4. Choose the right time period (day, week, month).

The limitations of cloud history:

• 🗓️ Data are stored for no more than 6 months.
• 📵 If the bracelet or phone is not synced for a long time, there may be gaps.
• 🔒 Access to history is possible only with active authorization.

If there is no data in the cloud:

• 🔄 Try to force the bracelet to sync with the phone.
• 📧 Check if sync is disabled in the Health App settings** (Profile) → Settings → Synchronization of data).

7. Problem Solving: Steps don't count or go missing

Sometimes users find that steps stop being fixed or reset, and let's look at the main causes and ways to eliminate them.

Frequent problems and solutions:

Additional advice:

• 🔋 If the bracelet battery is discharged to 0%, the history of steps over the last day may be lost.
• 📱 On Poco smartphones with custom firmware (such as the Pixel Experience), the built-in sensors may not work properly. MIUI.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Sometimes the health app settings are reset. Check them after you upgrade.

⚠️ Note: If you use two Mi Band bracelets alternately, the data may be duplicated or conflicted, in which case, disable one of the bracelets in the app.

FAQ: Frequent questions about steps on Xiaomi Poco