How to See How Many Steps Went on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have become powerful fitness trackers that we have in our pockets 24 hours a day. Built-in accelerometer and gyroscope sensors allow the system to accurately record your every move, turning ordinary walking into statistics. For many users, the question of how to watch steps on Xiaomi becomes relevant when starting sports or monitoring daily activity.

Understanding how this function works and being able to properly customize it on the home screen is key to making effective use of MIUI and HyperOS. It doesn't just count numbers, it analyzes the rhythm of your life, allowing you to set goals and track progress. In this article, we'll take a look at all the ways you view statistics, from built-in widgets to third-party apps.

You don't have to buy expensive smartwatches or wristbands to keep track of physical activity. Standard shell functionality provides all the tools you need. We'll look at how to activate the meter when it's hidden, and how to sync the data to the cloud to store it.

Built-in MIUI and HyperOS tools for activity accounting

The first place that Xiaomi users should look is the standard Mi Fitness app, which is pre-installed on most devices, which is the central hub for collecting all the biometric information, and it stores the history of not only steps, but also sleep, weight and other metrics, if they are connected.

To get into a detailed report, you need to launch the app and pay attention to the central Step card, and if you click on it, you'll see a daily, weekly or monthly activity chart, and the app interface allows you to quickly assess whether you're in your daily normal.

But it's not easy to just open the app every time, and it's much more efficient to put the counter directly on the desktop, and you just need to pinch the blank area of the screen, select the Widgets, and find the Fitness or Health box, and drag it on the screen, and you get constant access to the numbers.

⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may replace the standard Health app with Google Fit or not, in which case the default system will suggest using Google services for tracking.

It’s important to note that Xiaomi’s built-in counting algorithm is quite aggressive in terms of energy savings. If you notice steps aren’t written, check the battery settings for the Health app.

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For maximum accuracy, carry your phone in your pants pocket, not in your bag. The movement of your hand when walking can make small errors in the accelerometer.

Setup of the pedometer widget on the desktop

The fastest way to know how many steps you've walked in a day is through the home screen's look, and the MIUI's Widgets allow you to customize the look of the meter, and you can choose between a compact one-digit version or a graph-extended progress bar.

To add a widget, follow the following steps:

• 📱 Press the empty space on the desktop before the edit menu appears.
• 🔍 Select the option “Add widgets” at the bottom of the screen.
• 🏃 Find the Tools or Health category in the list and select the desired pedometer design.
• ✅ Drag the widget to the free area and release your finger.

Some widgets require additional customization. Once installed, a configuration menu may appear on the screen where you can select a data source (such as Mi Fit or Google Fit). Make sure you select the right source, otherwise the widget may show zero.

If the widget is no longer updated or shows old data, try removing it and adding it again, which often solves problems with caching information, and it is also worth checking whether the mode "Saving traffic" for widgets in the system settings is turned on.

Use of Mi Fitness and Synchronization

For users who want to see more detailed analytics, Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Wear or Zepp Life depending on the region) is an indispensable tool, allowing data synchronization with smartwatches and wristbands, but also works great with the phone’s built-in sensor.

After installing the app and registering with your Mi Account, you need to add a device, and even if you don't have a bracelet, the app will collect data from your phone, and you can see a detailed breakdown in the Profile or Statistics section:

• 📊 Total number of steps for the selected period.
• 🔥 Calories burned based on your activity.
• 🚶‍♂️ Distance travelled in kilometres.
• ⏱ Active walking time.

A key benefit of using a separate app is that you can log in through third-party services, you can link Mi Fitness to Google Fit or Apple Health, which will allow you to combine data from all your devices into a single ecosystem, which is especially useful when changing your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: When synchronizing data between different applications (e.g. Mi Fitness and Google Fit), steps may be duplicated. Set the priority of data sources in each application settings to avoid double counting.

The app also offers ready-made training and challenge programs, which motivate you to take more steps every day, and updates the statistics in the app in real time as soon as the phone picks up the movement.

Google Fit: An Alternative Way to Track

Global firmware versions of Xiaomi are often dominated by the Google ecosystem, and Google Fit uses Heart Points technology, developed in collaboration with WHO and AHA, which automatically integrates into Android and does not require complex setup.

To start using Google Fit on Xiaomi:

1. Download the app from the Play Market if it is not installed.
2. Sign in to your Google account.
3. Provide all requested permissions to access motion sensors.
4. Add the Google Fit widget to your desktop for quick access.

The main advantage of Google Fit is its versatility: if you ever switch to a phone from another brand, your entire step history will be stored in your Google account, and many third-party health apps (MyFitnessPal, Strava, Nike Run Club) are primarily synced with Google Fit.

Unlike Xiaomi’s native app, Google Fit may be less accurate in the background on some models due to MIUI’s aggressive energy saving policy.

Third-party applications for step counting

If standard solutions seem too simple or conversely overloaded, there are many alternatives in the Play Market, with third-party developers offering unique features such as gamification, social competitions and detailed route maps.

Popular alternatives include:

• 🏆 Pacer is an excellent pedometer with social networking function and group challenges.
• 🗺 Strava – perfect for those who combine walking with running and cycling, offering detailed GPS-tracking.
• 🎮 Walkr is an app that turns walking into a space adventure where footsteps are fuel for the ship.

When installing third-party applications on Xiaomi, you need to be especially careful about permission settings. The system can kill the process in the background, considering it an unnecessary energy user. You need to manually prevent the system from restricting the operation of the chosen pedometer.

Table of comparison of tracking methods

To make it easier for you to choose the right way to monitor activity, we have prepared a comparative table of the main methods available on Xiaomi devices.

The choice of method depends on your goals. If you just need a number to motivate you, enough widget. If you are serious about health, a bunch of Mi Fitness + bracelet will be optimal.

Solving the Problem: Why Steps Are Not Considered

Quite often, users are faced with a situation where the phone is in their pocket, but the meter is still in place. The most common reason is the setting of energy savings. Xiaomi is known for its strict optimization of background processes.

To correct the situation, follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings -> Applications -> All Apps.
2. Find your step app (Health, Google Fit, or more).
3. Go to the Battery section and select No Limits.
4. Turn on the Autostart option.

Another reason could be a sensor malfunction, in which case a simple reboot of the device helps, so if the problem persists, check if the motion sensor is disabled in privacy or special features settings.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use memory "cleaners" or "accelerators" too often, they force the background processes, including the step counter, which leads to loss of data for the current day.

It is also worth considering that when carrying the phone in a too loose bag or backpack, the amplitude of movements may not be enough to register the step with an accelerometer, in such cases, the error can reach 10-15%.

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90% of the steps counting problems on Xiaomi are solved by setting the “No Limits” item in the Battery menu for the corresponding application.

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