How to sync Huawei watch with Xiaomi phone: the complete guide

Synchronizing Huawei’s smartwatch with a Xiaomi phone is a task that seems simple at first glance, but often raises questions among users.The fact is that both brands use their own ecosystems: Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and MIUI, which are not always perfectly compatible. However, with the right approach, you can not only connect the watch to your smartphone, but also set up notifications, health monitoring and even music management.

In this article, we’ll look at all the synchronization options available, from standard Bluetooth connectivity to third-party apps like Notify & Fitness or Gadgetbridge, and focus on common bugs like the lack of notifications on Huawei’s messenger watch when you connect to Xiaomi, and how to fix them, and if you’re facing problems like persistent disconnects or incorrect display of step data, here’s a solution.

Why Huawei Watches May Not Sync With Xiaomi

Before you go into the instructions, it is important to understand the root of the possible problems.

• 🔹 Ecosystem conflict: Huawei and Xiaomi use different protocols to transfer data, such as the Huawei Watch GT 3 optimized to work with Huawei Health, not Mi Fit.
• 🔹 Android Limitations: Starting with Android 12, Google has tightened its background policies, which can block synchronization.
• 🔹 Outdated Software: If the latest updates are not installed on your watch or phone, the connection may be unstable.
• 🔹 Competing Apps: Installing Huawei Health and Zepp (for some models) at the same time can cause conflicts.

In addition, some watches (such as the Huawei Watch Fit 2) require registration with a Huawei ID, which is impossible to do on Xiaomi phones without additional manipulation, which we will discuss in detail in the section on circumvention of restrictions.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi phone is running MIUI 14+ With HyperOS, before synchronization, disable Battery Optimization for Huawei Health. Otherwise, the connection will break every 10-15 minutes.

Method 1: Standard synchronization via Bluetooth and Huawei Health

This is the most reliable method that is suitable for most Huawei watches (including the Watch GT 4, Watch 4 Pro, Band 8).

1. Install the Huawei Health app from Google Play or AppGallery (if available).
2. Sign up or sign in to your Huawei ID account. If you don't have one, create it through the web version of huawei.com.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your Xiaomi phone and put your Huawei watch into search mode (usually a long press on the physical button).
4. In the Huawei Health app, click Devices → Add the device and select your watch model.
5. Confirm pairing on both devices. Wait for sync to complete (may take up to 5 minutes).

After successful connection, it is recommended:

• 🔄 Update the firmware of the watch through Settings → Updating the system in the annex.
• 📱 Set up notifications: Devices → [watch] → Notifications.
• 🔋 Disable battery optimization for Huawei Health in phone settings.

Download the latest version of Huawei Health

Disable VPN (can block Huawei servers)

Make sure there is enough charge on the watch (>30%)

Reboot your phone and clock before connecting-->

Method 2: Use the Zepp app (for older models)

If you have a Huawei watch before 2021 (like the Watch GT 2e or Band 4 Pro), it can support the Zepp app (formerly Amazfit), a technique that is relevant if Huawei Health refuses to work for Xiaomi.

Instructions:

1. Remove Huawei Health if installed.
2. Download Zepp from Google Play.
3. Register through Google, Facebook or email.
4. Add the device through Profile → Add the device.

Note that Zepp may not have some features available in Huawei Health, such as:

• 🚫 No support for Huawei TruSleep (Sleep Analysis).
• 🚫 Limited settings of screen dials.
• 🚫 No sync with Huawei HiLink for smart home.

⚠️ Note: When using Zepp on Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and other models with MIUI 14 may result in an error "Can't connect to the server." Solution: Enable Developer Mode and disable certificate verification in Settings → System system → For developers → Do not check the application certificates.

Method 3: Synchronize through third-party applications (Notify & Fitness, Gadgetbridge)

If the official methods don’t work, you can use universal wearable apps that support most Huawei models and bypass ecosystem constraints.

To connect via Notify & Fitness:

1. Install the application and provide all the permissions requested.
2. Turn on Developer Mode on Huawei Watch (5 times click on version number in Settings → About Phone).
3. In Notify & Fitness, select Add Device → Huawei and follow the instructions.

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If the watch is not defined in Gadgetbridge, try connecting it first through Huawei Health and then reconnecting it in a third-party app.

Solving synchronization problems

Even after a successful connection, users often encounter common errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The watch is connected but does not show notifications

Reason: MIUI blocks background activity of Huawei Health.

Decision:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Huawei Health.
2. Enable Auto Start, Background Activity and Show Notifications.
3. In Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization add Huawei Health to the exceptions.

Problem 2: Permanent connection breaks

Reason: Conflict with other Bluetooth devices or energy-saving settings.

Decision:

• 🔌 Disable other Bluetooth devices (earphones, speakers).
• 🔄 Restart the clock and phone.
• 📱 In Huawei Health, turn off and turn on data sync again.

Problem 3: Step and sleep data are not synchronized

Reason: Different calculation algorithms in Huawei Health and Google Fit.

Decision:

1. At Huawei Health, go to Profile → Settings → Data Synchronization.
2. Connect your Google Fit account and enable synchronization.
3. In Google Fit, check that the data comes from Huawei Health.

How to sync music and photos

Huawei Health does not officially support music transfer to watches when connecting to Xiaomi, but there are workarounds:

Method 1: Through a File Manager

Some models (such as the Huawei Watch 3) allow you to copy files directly.

1. Connect your watch to your phone via Huawei Health.
2. In the file manager (e.g. Mi File Manager), go to Devices → [name of your watch].
3. Copy music files to the Music folder (MP3 or AAC format).

Method 2: Using Third-Party Applications

Wear Installer app allows you to install APK-Huawei watch files with Wear OS (For example, the Watch 3 Pro):

1. Download Wear Installer from Google Play.
2. Connect the watch via ADB over Wi-Fi (instructions in the application).
3. Download. APK-Music player (for example, Musicolet) and set to the clock.

⚠️ Note: When transferring music to Huawei Watch GT 4 Xiaomi may have a "Lack of memory" error. Solution: Convert tracks to a bitrate of 128 kbps or lower.

Health monitoring (pulse, sleep)

Notifications (calls, messengers)

Managing music

Sports training

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Bypassing the restrictions of Huawei ID on Xiaomi phones

One of the main problems with synchronization is the requirement of Huawei ID. On Xiaomi phones without Google services (for example, on Redmi with MIUI for China), this can become an obstacle.

Method 1: Create a Huawei ID through a browser

If the Huawei Health app does not allow you to register:

1. Open your browser and go to id1.cloud.huawei.com.
2. Register an account using the email address @gmail.com or @mail.ru.
3. In the Huawei Health app, select Sign in via your browser.

Method 2: Using VPN

If the error occurs when registering "Service is not available in your region":

• 🌍 Connect. VPN with servers in Hong Kong or Singapore.
• 🔄 Restart the Huawei Health app.
• 📧 Try to register again.

Method 3: Alternative firmware

For advanced users: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) can bypass the limitations of Huawei ID. However, this requires unlocking the bootloader and may be unwarranted.

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If you can’t create a Huawei ID on a Xiaomi phone, use a computer or other smartphone on Android/iOS. After signing up, log in to your account on your device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about synchronization