How to connect Xiaomi smartwatch to Samsung phone: full instruction 2026

Synchronizing Xiaomi’s smartwatches (including Mi Band, Amazfit and Redmi Watch models) with a Samsung phone seems like an easy task, but in practice users face nuances ranging from lack of notifications to connectivity errors. MIUI one UI, And also the software-level limitations of manufacturers, and in this guide, we'll go through all the bindings, including bypassing typical locks, setting permissions, and optimizing a pair of devices.

It’s important to understand that Samsung is actively promoting its own wearables (Galaxy Watch), so integrating with competitors’ gadgets often requires manual adjustments. 13+ one UI 5.0+ You may need to disable the Battery Optimization feature for the Mi Fit application, otherwise the connection will break every time. 10-15 We tested the instructions on Samsung Galaxy models. S22/S23 Ultra, A54 Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro/Mi Band 7 — all steps are relevant 2026 year-end.

If you've tried to connect your watch before and you've got a "Device Can't Find" or "Connect Lost" error, don't blame the technology. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by adjusting your Bluetooth settings, app permissions, or resetting your cache, then step-by-step actions with all the pitfalls.

1. Device compatibility: what Xiaomi watches work with Samsung

Not all Xiaomi smartwatches sync equally well with Samsung phones.The main criterion is support for Bluetooth 4.2 protocol.+ and compatibility with Mi Fit or Zepp Life (for the Amazfit line:

Note: Xiaomi models based on Wear OS (Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro should theoretically connect via Google Wear OS App, but in practice, Samsung blocks some features (for example, Samsung Pay payments.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Watches with NFC (For example, Mi Band 7 Pro will not work with Samsung Pay even after pegging. Contactless payment is only available through Mi Pay, which is not supported outside of China.

2. Samsung phone preparation: settings before connection

Before you tie the clock, you need to set up the phone, and skipping this stage is the main cause of errors like "failed to connect" or "device is not responding."

• 📱 Update the firmware: Go to Settings → Update and install the latest version of One UI. At 2026, the minimum supported version is Android 11 (One). UI 3.1).
• 🔄 Reset Bluetooth cache: Go to Settings → Annexes → Bluetooth, press Storage. → Clear the cache.
• 🔒 Turn off battery optimization: In Settings → Caring for the device → Battery → Background work add Mi Fit or Zepp Life to the list of Never Turn Off".
• 🛡️ Allow all permissions: In the application settings (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fit → Permits) enable access to contacts, SMS, telephone and location.

For Samsung models with Android 13/14 required:

1. Activate Developer Mode: 7 times click on Build Number in Settings → Telephone information.
2. Enable Bluetooth debugging in the Developer Settings.
3. Disable the function "Automatic connection to Bluetooth audio" in Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.

3. Step-by-step instruction: how to tie a watch through Mi Fit

The standard way to sync is through the official Mi Fit app (for Mi Band and Xiaomi Watch).

1. Install Mi Fit: Download the app from Google Play. avoid APK Third-party sources – they may contain modified libraries that are incompatible with Samsung.
2. Register an account: Use Mi Account (if not, create through Login) → Registration) Telephone linking is available for users from Russia/Ukraine/Kazakhstan.
3. Activate Bluetooth: On your phone and watch. On the Mi Band, hold the touch button for 3 seconds until the vibration appears.
4. Add the device: In Mi Fit, click Profile → Add the device, select the watch model and follow the hints.

If the clock is not in place, do:

At the connection stage, Samsung may request permission to access calls and SMS". If you refuse this permission, call and message notifications will not work even if the clock is connected".

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If the clock is permanently off after you connect, go to Bluetooth Settings on your phone, find your watch in the device list, and turn off the option “Automatic Shutdown at Low Signal.”

4. Alternative ways of connecting

If Mi Fit refuses to work, try alternative methods:

Method 1: Zepp Life App (for Amazfit)

For Amazfit watches (including: GTR 4, GTS 4):

1. Remove Mi Fit if it is installed.
2. Download Zepp Life from Google Play.
3. In the phone settings, allow the app to access notifications (Settings) → Notifications → Zepp Life → Turn it on).
4. Follow the Connection Wizard in the app.

Method 2: Notify & Fitness (for advanced users)

Notify & Fitness for Mi Band lets you bypass Samsung’s restrictions and configure:

• 🔔 Notification Customization (filtering by application).
• 📊 Exporting data to Google Fit or Samsung Health.
• 🔋 Optimizing the consumption of the clock battery.

The downside is that you need root rights for full functionality, and without them, only the basic functions work.

Method 3: ADB-Teams (to eliminate errors)

If the clock is switched on but immediately switched off, perform in ADB:

adb shell dumpsys bluetooth_manager

Look for lines from "autoConnect"=False." If you have any, type in:

adb shell settings put global bluetooth_auto_connect true

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-When you do that, you reset the phone and reset the clock.

5. Notification setting and data synchronization

Once the connection is successful, you need to configure notifications and health sync. Samsung blocks background Mi Fit activity by default, so:

1. Allow auto-start: In Settings → Annexes → Mi Fit → Autostart, turn on the option.
2. Set up notifications: 📩 In Mi Fit: Profile → Notifications → Turn it on. 🔕 On the phone: Settings → Notifications → Mi Fit → Allow pop-ups.

Sync with Samsung Health:

Mi Fit to Samsung Health

Google Play

If the notifications show Krakozabras:

1. Install Unicode font on the watch through Mi Fit (Profile) → Display settings → font).
2. In the phone settings, change the system language to English (USA), restart the device and return it back.

6. Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users face typical errors. Below are proven solutions:

For Xiaomi Watch models S1 Pro and Amazfit GTR 4 is a real problem with a constant reboot when connecting to Samsung. BLE 5.2 Decision:

1. Turn off the Wi-Fi on the clock.
2. In the phone settings, turn on Flight Mode, then manually activate Bluetooth.
3. Reconnect the watch.

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If none of the methods did not help, reset the clock to factory settings: on Mi Band hold the touch button for 15 seconds, on Xiaomi Watch go to Settings → System system → Reset. Repeat the connection procedure from scratch after reset.

7.Operation optimization: how to extend battery life and communications

Xiaomi watches when connected to Samsung consume battery 20-30% faster because of the constant Bluetooth reconnection, to extend autonomy:

• 🔋 Turn off unnecessary notifications: In Mi Fit, leave only critical (calls, SMS, messengers).
• 🌙 Activate sleep mode: On the clock turn on Do not disturb at night (saves up to 15% charge).
• 📶 Reduce the synchronization frequency: In Settings → Synchronize data, select Every hour instead of Continuously.
• 🔄 Update the firmware of the watch: Go to the Device Profile → Update to Mi Fit.

For owners of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and other flagships with Ultra Wideband (UWB) This technology conflicts with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), It's the one used in Xiaomi watches:

1. Turn it off. UWB In Settings → Connections → Additionally. → Ultra Wideband.
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Smack the clock again.

Athlete Advice: If you use Samsung Health for training, turn off automatic activity detection in Mi Fit to avoid data duplication.

Mi Fit → Profile → Device settings → Activity monitoring → Turn off

8.Security: How to protect data during synchronization

Linking Xiaomi watches to Samsung involves transferring personal data (steps, pulse, location) through the Mi Account cloud.

• 🔐 Use a complex password: For Mi Account, set a password at least 12 characters long with numbers and special characters.
• 🌍 Turn off geolocation: In Mi Fit, go to Profile → Confidentiality → Access to location → Shut down.
• 📱 Set up two-factor authentication: In Mi Account, activate 2FA through SMS Google Authenticator.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache: Once a month delete Mi Fit data in Settings → Annexes → Mi Fit → Warehouse → Clear the data.

If you use a contactless payment watch (in countries where Mi Pay is supported), never link a bank card to a Mi Account from the same phone where Samsung Pay is set up.This can result in both services being blocked due to a tokenization conflict.

⚠️ Note: When selling or transferring Xiaomi watches, be sure to reset to factory settings and untie the device from Mi Account via Profile → Devices → Delete.Otherwise, the new owner will be able to access your health data!

FAQ: Frequent questions