How to connect Xiaomi smart toothbrush to your smartphone: instruction + error solving

Xiaomi’s smart toothbrushes are not just a hygiene accessory, but a full-fledged gadget that can analyze the quality of brushing, remind you of the replacement nozzle and even synchronize data with other devices in the Mi Ecosystem ecosystem. However, many users face difficulties already at the first connection stage: the application does not see the brush, the connection is constantly cut, and the instruction in Chinese only adds to the confusion.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to bind Xiaomi toothbrushes (including the Oclean X Pro Elite, Mi Electric Toothbrush T300/T500 and others) to Android and iOS smartphones. You will learn which application is better to use, Mi Home or Mi Fit, how to get around common errors (for example, Error 1003 or Device not found), and what to do if the brush refuses to connect after updating the firmware. And for those who have already encountered problems, we have prepared a table of encoding errors and ways to fix them.

Before you go to the instructions, make sure that your brush is at least 20% charged – the discharged device may not appear in the list available for pairing. Also check whether your smartphone supports Bluetooth 4.0 or newer (this is a prerequisite for stable operation).

1.What Xiaomi toothbrushes can be connected to the phone?

Not all Xiaomi brushes are Bluetooth-enabled and synced with a smartphone, here is the full list of compatible models (as of 2026):

• 🔹 Oclean X Pro Elite – flagship model with pressure sensor and 40 cleaning modes.
• 🔹 Oclean W10 — Budgetary version with basic synchronization.
• 🔹 Mi Electric Toothbrush T500 — Supports Mi Home and Mi Fit, there is magnetic charging.
• 🔹 Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 — simplified T500 displayless.
• 🔹 Soocare X3 (It was released under the brand Xiaomi Youpin – compatible only with Mi Fit.

If your model is not listed, check the labeling on the box or in documents: look for mentions of Bluetooth, Smart or App Control. Brushes without these features (for example, Mi Electric Toothbrush T100) can not be connected to the phone – they work autonomously.

⚠️ Note: Oclean models after 2022 require a firmware update through the app before first use, without which the brush may not turn on or not work properly.

2. Which application should I use: Mi Home or Mi Fit?

The choice of application depends on the brush model and your goals.

For most users, the best choice is the Mi Home, which supports more models and allows you to manage all Xiaomi devices from one place, but if you have an Oclean brush, you better install a proprietary app, it gives you more accurate analytics.

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If you use an iPhone, pre-enable Bluetooth resolution in the app settings (Settings → Privacy → Bluetooth). Without that, the brush won't be detected.

3. Step-by-step instructions: how to tie a brush to a phone

Consider a universal algorithm for the Mi Home app (for other applications, the steps are similar, but menu item names may differ).

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone

Charge the brush to at least 20%

Install the Mi Home app (version 6.0.100 or later)

Register for a Mi Account (if you haven’t already)

Make sure the brush is near the phone (no more than 1 meter)-->

Step 1: Enable the pairing mode on the brush

Activate the connection mode in two ways:

• 🔘 For models with a button: Hold the power button for 3-5 seconds until the indicator flashes blue quickly.
• 🔘 For models without a button (e.g. Oclean X Pro Elite): Place the brush on the charging station and hold the touchpad for 5 seconds.

Step 2: Adding the device to Mi Home

Open the Mi Home app and do the following:

1. Click + → Add the device in the upper right corner.
2. Choose the category Care for yourself → Toothbrush.
3. Find your model in the list (if it is not available, select Another device and enter the name manually).
4. Confirm the pairing in the pop-up window on the phone.

Step 3: Set up profile and parameters

After successful connection:

• 📱 Indicate the age and condition of the teeth (this is necessary to adjust the cleaning regimes).
• 🔔 Enable Cleaning Notices (recommended time 2 times a day).
• ⚙️ In the Device Settings section, activate Auto Update Firmware.

4.Typical errors and their solution

Even if you follow instructions correctly, users often encounter errors, and here is a table of the most common problems and how to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, try an alternative method of connecting via the Mi Fit app (even if your model isn’t officially supported), which sometimes works for older versions of brushes.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting the brush settings, all the stored cleaning data will be deleted. If you want to save the statistics, export it to the local area. PDF via the app menu before resetting.

5. Notification setting and data synchronization

After a successful connection, configure notifications to make the most of the smart brush:

• 🔔 Cleaning reminders: Include in Mi Home → Notifications → Regular reminders: recommended time is morning (8:00) and evening (21:00).
• 📊 Clean statistics: Activate the Weekly Report in your profile settings. Data will be sent to the mail associated with the Mi Account.
• 🔄 Sync with other devices: If you have a Mi Band fitness bracelet, connect it to the same account for combined health statistics.

Additional options are available for Oclean models:

• 🎯 Cleaning Technique Training: The app analyzes movements and gives tips for improvement (for example, if you press too hard on your teeth).
• 🦷 Wear control: Automatic reminder of replacement after 3 months of use.

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If you use a brush with other family members, create a separate profile for each in the app, which will allow you to save personal statistics and settings.

6 Update the firmware brush through the phone

The manufacturer regularly releases updates for smart brushes that improve connection stability, add new cleaning modes or fix bugs, to update firmware:

1. Open Mi Home and select your brush from the device list.
2. Go to Settings → Update firmware.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to complete (don’t turn off Bluetooth or leave the app!).

For Oclean brushes, the update takes 2-5 minutes, for Mi Electric Toothbrush models, up to 10 minutes.

⚠️ Warning: If the connection is interrupted during the firmware update, the brush may stop turning on. In this case, perform a hardware reset (hold the power button for 15 seconds) and repeat the procedure.

7. How to untie the brush from the phone (conjugation reset)

If you want to pass the brush to another person or just reset your settings, follow the following steps:

Method 1: Through the application

1. Open Mi Home, find your brush in the list of devices.
2. Press on. ⋮ → Remove the device.
3. Confirm the action.

Method 2: Hardware reset

If the application is not available:

• 🔄 For models with a button: Hold it for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red.
• 🔄 For Oclean X Pro Elite: Place your brush on charge and hold the touchpad for 8 seconds.

Once reset, the brush will be ready for a new pairing, and all personal settings (cleaning modes, statistics) will be deleted.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi toothbrushes