Xiaomi Mi Band 5
protection of personal data
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how to set a password for Mi Band 5, what types of locks your device supports, and what to do if you forget. PIN-You will also learn about hidden security settings that will help to strengthen the protection of your gadget.
Important: Screen lock function on Mi Band 5 It is different from the same option on newer models (e.g. Mi Band). 6/7). There is no biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition), but there is a classic one. 4-significant PIN-code that secures access to the bracelet menu.
If you've never set a password before, don't worry, it takes less than a minute, and for those who have already experienced problems (like a bracelet asking for a password after a reset), we've prepared a separate section with solutions.
Why you should use Mi Band 5: Risks and Benefits
Many users neglect the protection of the fitness bracelet, believing that it does not have important data, but this is a misconception. PIN-code:
🔴 Access to Personal Information: Notifications on the bracelet screen display messages from WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, and SMS. The attacker can read your correspondence, find out confirmation codes from banks or social networks.
🔴 Health data leak: Step history, pulse, sleep, exercise – all of these can be used to blackmail or sell on the black market (yes, such cases are recorded).
🔴 Unauthorized payments: If you have tied Mi Pay or another payment system, an unauthorized person will be able to pay for purchases from your account (up to a limit of 1000-5000 rubles, depending on the bank).
🔴 Resetting: Without a password, anyone can reset the bracelet to factory settings by deleting your progress data (which is especially hurtful for athletes).
Advantages of installation PIN-On the Mi Band 5, the password is requested only when the bracelet is turned on or after removing it from your hand (if the automatic lock function is activated), which means that in everyday use it does not interfere, but reliably protects in critical situations.
What types of locks support Xiaomi Mi Band 5
Unlike smartphones, where a fingerprint, pattern lock or facial recognition are available, the Mi Band 5 offers only one protection option – a 4-digit one. PIN-But even this one has a few nuances:
🔹 Standard Password: Requested when you turn on the bracelet or after manual locking (via the menu).
🔹 Autolock when removed from your hand: The bracelet detects that you have removed it and is automatically blocked (the feature is configured in the Mi Fit app).
🔹 Password after reset: If you reset settings, the system may require input PIN-(a) the proof of possession (if it has been previously established).
Missing:
❌ Biometric authentication (fingerprint, face).
❌ pattern lock or pattern.
❌ Two-factor authorization.
Yet even the simple PIN-The key is to avoid using obvious combinations like 1234, 0000 or dates of birth.
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Installation PIN-The code takes less than a minute and is carried out directly through the wristband menu. You do not need to connect to your phone or the Mi Fit app:
1. Activate the bracelet screen by pressing the touch button or raising your hand (if the Raise to Wake Up function is enabled).
2. Scroll down the menu to the right to the item Still (three-dot icon).
3. Select Settings → Screen locking.
4. Slip on Set password.
5 Enter a 4-digit code (e.g., 3842) and confirm it by re-entering it.
Now, the next time you turn on the bracelet or lock it, the system will ask for PIN-code.
🔹 How to change your password:
Go to the same section of Screen Locking → Change your password and enter a new code.
🔹 How to turn off password:
In the screen lock menu, select Turn off the password and confirm the action (you will need to enter the current one). PIN).
Bracelet charged at least 20%
No phone connection required (but make sure Mi Fit is updated)
You remember the one chosen. PIN (Write it down on paper in case you forget)
The function "Raise to wake up" is enabled (convenient for entering a password)-->
Set up automatic lock when removing the bracelet
One of the most useful security features is autolock, which is activated when you remove the Mi Band 5 from your hand, which prevents access to data if the bracelet is lost or stolen.
🔹 How to turn on autolock:
1. Open the Mi Fit app on your phone.
2. Go to the Profile section → Choose your Mi Band 5 bracelet.
3. Tap device settings → Screen locking.
4. Activate the Block switch when removed from your hand.
🔹 How it works:
The bracelet detects the removal by the wear sensor. If you remove it (for example, to wash your hands), the screen locks automatically. When you return to your hand, you do not need to unlock it - just raise your hand or press a button.
⚠️ Attention: If the autolock function is unstable (for example, it works too often), check the density of the bracelet to the wrist. Also make sure that the sensors are not covered with tattoos or scars - this may interfere with the correct operation of the sensors.
What to do if you forget your Mi Band 5 password
Forgetting a 4-digit code is easier than it sounds - especially if you rarely lock the bracelet. luckily there are ways to reset the password on the Mi Band 5, but they involve losing some of the data.
🔹 Method 1: Reset via Mi Fit (saves some data):
1. Open Mi Fit on your phone.
2. Go to Profile. → Choose a bracelet.
3. Tap Untie the device (this will remove the binding, but will not reset the bracelet settings).
4. Connect the bracelet to the phone again - the password will be reset.
🔹 Method 2: Hard reset (deletes all data):
1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → Resetting settings.
2. Confirm the action (the bracelet will reset).
3. After activation, a password is not required.
🔹 Method 3: Through a Xiaomi account (if the bracelet is tied to your account):
1. Remove the bracelet from the Mi Fit.
2. Sign in to the same Xiaomi account on a different phone.
3. Reconnect the bracelet and the password will reset.
| Resetting method | Is the data preserved? | Does a phone need to be? | Implementation time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reset via Mi Fit | Partially (steps, sleep) | Yes. | 2-3 minutes |
| Hard discharge | No (full clean-up) | No. | 1 minute |
| Through the Xiaomi account | Partially. | Yeah (other phone) | 5 minutes. |
⚠️ Note: If you used Mi Band 5 to make payments via Mi Pay, the associated cards will be disabled after resetting the password.
What happens if you enter the wrong password 10 times?
Additional security settings for Mi Band 5
In addition to the password, you can strengthen the protection of the bracelet with hidden functions.
🔹 Disabling notifications on the locked screen:
By default, the bracelet shows notifications even when locked, to hide them:
1.In Mi Fit, go to Device Settings → Notifications.
2. disable the option to Display the contents of notifications.
🔹 Blocking payments without password:
If you use Mi Pay, make sure that payments are protected by:
1.In the bank application (for example, SberBank Online) check the settings of contactless payments.
2. Set a limit on payment without confirmation (no more than 1000 is recommended) ₽).
🔹 Hiding Personal Data in Activity History:
In Mi Fit, you can disable the saving of some metrics:
1. Go to Profile. → Privacy settings.
2. disable Save Location History and Sleep Analysis (if this is privacy critical).
🔹 Two-step authentication in Xiaomi account:
This does not protect the bracelet itself, but prevents access to your data through your account:
1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Enable two-step verification in the security settings.
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If you lose things often, link Mi Band 5 to Find a Device service in Mi Fit. This will help track its location from the last sync with your phone (accuracy). ~50 meters).
Frequent problems and their solutions
When you set up your password for Mi Band 5, you'll see common errors, and here's how to fix them:
🔴 The bracelet doesn't accept the password:
Make sure you enter numbers, not letters (the keyboard on the bracelet screen is only digital).
Check if the touch button is stuck (wipe the screen with a dry napkin).
Reset the bracelet (hold the button for 10 seconds).
🔴 Autolock function does not work:
— Enable the definition of wearing in bracelet settings (Settings) → More. → Definition of wear).
Wear the bracelet tighter (sensors should touch the skin).
- Update the firmware through Mi Fit.
🔴 After reset, the password is not reset:
- Perform a hard reset (see the instructions above).
If the bracelet is tied to a Xiaomi account, try untie it via another phone.
🔴 Unlocking does not work after updating the firmware:
Reset your password through Mi Fit (method 1 in the Forgot Password section).
— If it doesn’t help, roll back the firmware (instructions are on the forums). 4PDA).
⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet has stopped responding to touch after the firmware update, do not try to reset it through Settings - this can lead to a "brick". Instead, wait 1-2 hours (sometimes the system recovers itself) or contact Xiaomi support.
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If the bracelet does not respond to the password, first check the battery power (at a level below 5%, the sensor may not work correctly).