How to tie the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet to your phone: full instructions with error solutions

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular activity tracking gadgets, despite the release of new models, its main advantages are affordable price, long battery life and wide functionality from sleep monitoring to music management. However, many users face difficulties already at the first setup stage. How to properly tie the Mi Band 4 to a smartphone, avoid synchronization errors and configure all functions, we will tell you in this guide.

Unlike the more modern Mi Band. 5/6/7, The fourth version has its own nuances of connectivity, especially on newer versions of Android and iOS. iPhone owners, for example, often face the problem of notifying, and Android devices may not work automatically synchronize data. We will analyze all the stages - from installing the application to fine-tuning, and also give tips for troubleshooting typical problems.

1. Preparation for connection: what will be needed

Before you tie the Mi Band 4 to your phone, make sure you have everything you need, which will save time and help you avoid common mistakes.

Requirements for successful synchronization:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+ (On older versions, the Mi Fit application may not work properly).
• 🔋 Charged bracelet (minimum 20% battery, otherwise the connection process will be interrupted).
• 📲 The official Mi Fit app (for Android) or Zepp Life (for iOS, formerly called Mi Fit).
• 🔄 Bluetooth 4.0 enabled+ on the phone (the bracelet does not support older versions).
• 🌐 Stable Internet connection (needed to download the bracelet firmware at the first connection).

If you are using Xiaomi Mi Band 4 NFC, Note that contactless payment only works with bank cards linked to Mi Pay, which is not officially supported in all countries.

⚠️ Note: Some users try to connect the bracelet through third-party applications (for example, Notify & Fitness or Tools & Mi Band).This can lead to sensor failures or data loss.

2. Install and configure the Mi Fit (Android) or Zepp Life (iOS) application

The first step is to install the official app. For Android, it's Mi Fit, and for iOS, it's Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit, renamed 2022), and you only need to download from official stores:

• 🤖 Mi Fit in Google Play
• 🍎 Zepp Life in the App Store

After installation, follow the following steps:

Register a Xiaomi account (or sign in through an existing one)

Allow access to notifications and geolocation

Enable auto-run for Mi Fit (on Android)

Update the application to the latest version-->

Step-by-step instructions for Android:

1. Open Mi Fit and click Profile → Settings → Add the device.
2. Choose a bracelet. → Mi Smart Band 4.
3. Allow all permissions (contacts, notifications, physical activity) to be requested.
4. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and wait for the app to find the bracelet.

Step-by-step instructions for iOS:

1. Launch Zepp Life and tap the + icon in the upper right corner.
2. Select the Mi Smart Band 4 from the list.
3. In the iPhone settings, go to Bluetooth and make sure the feature is enabled.
4. Return to the app and confirm the connection.

⚠️ Note: On iPhone, after you connect, you may need to adjust notifications further. Go to iOS Settings → Notifications → Zepp Life and enable Allow Notifications.

Mi Band 4 (standard)

Mi Band 4 NFC

Mi Band 5 or newer

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3. Step-by-step connection of Mi Band 4 to the phone

Now, to the synchronization process itself, follow the instructions carefully to avoid errors.

Step 1 Activation of the bracelet

Take the Mi Band 4 out of the package and charge it to 100% (if the battery is dead). Use the original cable to charge - unoriginal can damage the contacts.

1. Press the touch button of the bracelet to turn it on.
2. Wait for the vibration and the appearance of the Mi logo.
3. If the bracelet does not respond, hold the button pressed for 10 seconds to reset.

Step 2. Search for the device in the application

In annex Mi Fit/Zepp Life:

1. Click Add the device (or + iOS).
2. Select the Mi Smart Band 4 from the list.
3. Wait for the app to find the bracelet (it can take up to 30 seconds).
4. Confirm the connection on the phone and on the bracelet (it will be a request for pairing).

Step 3: Update the firmware

After the first connection, the app will suggest updating the firmware of the bracelet. Don't refuse to update, this will fix possible bugs and add new features. 2-5 - Minutes:

• 🔋 Do not turn off the bracelet from charging during the upgrade.
• 📶 Do not interrupt the Internet connection.
• 📱 Don't close the Mi Fit app.

4.Configure the main functions after connection

After successful synchronization, you need to customize the bracelet to your needs. Let's look at the key options that you should configure right away.

Notifications and calls

To make the bracelet vibrate when incoming calls and messages:

• 📞 In Mi Fit, go to the Device Profile → Notifications.
• 🔄 Enable the Call Notifications and Notifications from the Applications toggle.
• 📱 Select the apps you want to receive notifications from (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS).

2. Display of time and date

By default, Mi Band 4 only displays time. To add a date:

1. Open the Device Profile → Display and brightness.
2. Select the time format item.
3. Activate the option to show the date.

3. Monitoring of sleep and heart rate

For accurate sleep and pulse tracking:

• 💤 Turn on Sleep Monitoring in Bracelet Settings.
• ❤️ Activate Continuous Heart rate Monitoring (discharges the battery faster).
• 📊 Set an alarm with Smart Lift (the bracelet will wake you up in the light sleep phase).

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If the bracelet is not tracking sleep correctly, take it off for 5 minutes before bed, then put it on again. This will reset the sensors and improve accuracy.

5. Solving common connection problems

Even with the right setup, there can be errors, and let's look at the typical problems and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The bracelet is not connected to the phone

• 🔄 Solution: Reset the bracelet (hold the 10 seconds button) and phone. Remove the device from the Bluetooth list and try to connect again.
• 📱 Reason: Mi Fit app cache is often to blame.Clean it in Android settings: Settings → Annexes → Mi Fit → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Problem 2: Notifications don't come to the bracelet

• 🔔 Android Solution: In the phone settings go to the Apps → Mi Fit → Permissions and enable Display of Notifications.
• 🍎 Solution for iOS: In Settings → Notifications → Zepp Life activate Banners and Sounds.

Problem 3: The bracelet discharges quickly

• 🔋 Solution: Turn off continuous heart rate monitoring (Profile) → Monitoring of heart rate → Turn it off, also reduce the brightness of the screen.
• ⚡ Reason: Frequent data synchronization or the function of raising your hand to illuminate consumes charge.

Problem 4: The firmware is not updated

• 🔄 Solution: Connect the bracelet to charge and make sure the phone is connected to Wi-Fi (not mobile data.
• 🌐 Reason: Internet speed is low or connection interruption.

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If the bracelet stopped syncing after updating the firmware, reset it to factory settings: Profile → Untie the device → Drop it.

6. Additional settings and hidden functions

Mi Band 4 has some hidden features that many people don't know about.

1. Music management

The bracelet can switch tracks and adjust the volume on the phone:

• 🎵 Enable the function in the Profile → Managing music.
• 🔊 On the bracelet, swipe right across the screen to open the control panel.

2. Phone search

If you lose your phone, you can make it call from your bracelet:

• 📱 Enable the option in Profile → Phone search.
• 🔍 On the bracelet, swipe left and tap the phone icon.

3.Do not disturb mode

Disables all notifications for a given time:

• 🚫 Activate in Profile → Don't disturb.
• ⏰ Set up a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).

4. Change of dial

In Mi Band 4 you can set custom dials:

1. Download the dial from the Amazfit Watch Faces (Android) or Watch Face Market (iOS) app.
2. In Mi Fit go to Profile → Dials and select the downloaded version.

7.Resetting and reconnecting the bracelet

If the bracelet is starting to glittle or you want to sell it, you'll need to reset to factory settings, which will delete all the data and untie the device from your account.

How to Reset Mi Band 4:

1. Open Mi Fit and go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4.
2. Slide down and press Untie the device.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the vibration of the bracelet.
4. For a complete reset, hold the button on the bracelet for 10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.

How to connect the bracelet to a new phone:

• 📱 Set up Mi. Fit/Zepp Life on a new device and sign in to the same Xiaomi account.
• 🔄 In the app, click Add Device and select Mi Band 4.
• 🔗 Confirm the connection on the bracelet (it should vibrate).

⚠️ Warning: After resetting all data from the bracelet (steps, sleep, heart rate) will be deleted. If you want to save statistics, pre-synchronize it with the Mi Fit application.

8.Tips to extend the life of the bracelet

To make the Mi Band 4 last longer, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Charging: Use only the original cable. Do not leave the bracelet on charging for more than 2 hours - this reduces the battery life.
• 💦 Waterproof: Bracelet has protection of 5 ATM, But it is not recommended to swim with him in a pool with chlorinated water or bathe in a hot shower.
• 🧼 Clean: Wash the bracelet and strap with a wet wipe once a week. To clean the contacts, use a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.
• 🌡️ Temperature: Avoid overheating (do not leave in the sun) and overcooling (do not use in temperatures below the sun). -10°C).

Optimization of battery consumption:

• ❤️ Turn off continuous heart rate monitoring (only during exercise).
• 📶 Reduce the frequency of data synchronization to 1 time per hour.
• 🌙 Enable energy saving mode for the night (Profile) → Battery).

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If the bracelet is slow to respond to touch, upgrade the firmware or reset it to factory settings. This often solves the lag problem.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band 4