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

Synchronizing Huawei’s smartwatch with Xiaomi’s phone is a task that seems simple at first glance, but often raises questions among users. MIUI), But with the right approach, you can get the clocks running smoothly, you can get notifications, you can even synchronize health data.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to connect, from standard synchronization through the official Huawei Health app to workarounds for models that refuse to connect to Xiaomi. We will focus on common errors (e.g., error code 9006 or Bluetooth issues) and how to fix them. GT 4 or Band 8, but your Redmi Note 12 doesn’t see them – here’s the solution.

It’s important to understand that some features (like paying through Huawei Pay or Celia voice assistant) may be limited by the lack of Google services on Xiaomi devices in some regions, but the basic features — pedometer, pulsemeter, notifications — will work anyway.

1. Preparation of devices before synchronization

Before you start connecting, make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements, which will save you most of the problems during the pairing phase.

Requirements for the Xiaomi phone:

• 📱 Android version: 8.0 or newer (on) MIUI 12/13/14 tested).
• 🔄 Updates: The latest firmware version is installed (check in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 📶 Bluetooth: version 5.0 or higher (for stable connection).
• 🛡️ Permissions: Geodata and Notifications Access for Huawei Health Apps Enabled.

Requirements for Huawei watches:

• 🔋 Battery charge: at least 50% (at low charge, synchronization may be interrupted).
• 📦 Firmware: Up-to-date software (update via Huawei Health on another phone if needed).
• 🔄 Reset: If the watch has already been connected to another device, reset (Settings) → System system → Reset).

Install Huawei Health from Google Play or AppGallery|

Update Xiaomi phone firmware to the latest version|

Charge Huawei watches to at least 50%|

Turn on Bluetooth and geolocation on your phone |

Reset the clock settings if they were paired with another device-->

If your Xiaomi phone doesn’t support Google services (like models for the Chinese market), download Huawei Health from alternative sources:

• 🌐 Huawei official website (consumer.huawei.com).
• 📦 APK-file from verified sites (for example, APKMirror).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with global firmware (Global) ROM) sometimes the installation is blocked APK To allow installation, go to Settings. → Annexes → Special permits → Install unknown applications and select a browser or file manager.

2. Installation and configuration of the Huawei Health app

Huawei Health is the only legal way to sync Huawei watches with a Xiaomi phone. Alternative programs (such as Notify & Fitness or Tools & Mi Band) may provide limited functionality, but do not guarantee stable operation.

Step-by-step installation instructions:

1. Download Huawei Health from Google Play (for global firmware) or from Huawei’s official website (for Chinese versions) MIUI).
2. Launch the app and register (you can use Huawei) ID, Google account).
3. Provide all the requested permissions: 📍 Geodata (for tracking activity). 📱 Notifications (for synchronization of messages). 🏃 Physical activity (for pedometer). 🩺 Body sensors (for pulse meter and SpO₂).

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If the app doesn’t find the watch, try the following:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth → Off./On.).
• 📱 Remove the Huawei Health app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Huawei Health → Memory. → Clear the cache).
• 🕒 Wait 5-10 minutes – sometimes it takes time for the watch to appear on the list of available devices.

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If your Xiaomi phone doesn’t see a Huawei watch, try connecting via Developer Mode. To do this, click on the Build Number 7 times in Settings → About the phone, then turn on Bluetooth debugging in the developer menu.

3.Huawei Watch Synchronization with Xiaomi via Bluetooth

The main way to connect is via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This protocol provides a stable connection with minimal battery consumption:

Step 1: Activate the pairing mode on the clock:

• Press and hold the power button on Huawei watches until the menu appears.
• Select Settings → Bluetooth → Searching for devices.
• The watch will go into pairing mode (the search animation will appear on the screen).

Step 2 Connect with Huawei Health:

• In the Huawei Health app, click Add Device.
• Select your watch model from the list (e.g. Huawei Watch) GT 4 or Band 8).
• Confirm pairing on both devices (the code will appear on the watch, which should match the code in the application).

Step 3: Set up notifications and permissions:

• After connecting, go to Device Management → Notifications.
• Enable synchronization for the desired applications (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS).
• In Phone Settings → Annexes → Huawei Health → Notifications Allow Display of Notifications.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X5 or Redmi 10C) You can automatically turn off Bluetooth to save charge. To avoid this, go to Settings. → Battery → Battery Optimization and Choose Without Limits for Huawei Health.

4. Alternative synchronization methods

If the standard Huawei Health connection doesn't work, you can use bypass methods, which are suitable for older watches or phones with custom firmware.

Method 1: Use the Notify & Fitness application:

• 📱 Install Notify & Fitness for Huawei from Google Play.
• 🔗 Connect the watch through the app menu (select the model manually).
• ⚙️ Set up notifications and display options.

This app supports most Huawei models, including the Watch. GT 3, Band 6 and Watch Fit 2.However, it doesn't sync health data with Huawei Health.

Method 2. Connection through a third-party launcher:

• 🌐 Download Amazfit Watch or Mi Band Master (supports some Huawei models).
• 🔄 Perform a reset of hours to factory settings.
• 📲 Connect the watch through an alternative app.

Method 3: Manual update of the watch firmware:

If the watch refuses to connect due to outdated software, update them manually:

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the Huawei website (support section).
2. Place the.huawei or.zip file in the root folder of the phone.
3. In the Huawei Health app, go to the Device → Update of the PO → Local Update.

5. Solving common problems

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

Problem 1: The clock is constantly switched off:

• 🔋 Check the battery charge on the watch (at a level below 20%, the connection may break).
• 📵 Make sure no other devices interfere with the connection (e.g. headphones or fitness bracelets).
• ⚡ Turn off power saving mode on your phone for Huawei Health app.

Problem 2: Notifications are not received:

• 🔔 In your phone settings, check if notifications are allowed for Huawei Health.
• 📱 In the Huawei Health app itself, go to Notifications → Notification settings and enable the desired applications.
• 🔄 Restart the clock and phone.

Problem 3: Data synchronization error:

• 🌐 Check your internet connection (health data synced via cloud).
• 🔄 In the Huawei Health app, click Sync Data Manually.
• 📦 Update the application to the latest version.

Problem 4: The clock does not determine the location:

• 📍 Enable precise location in your phone settings.
• 🔄 Reconnect the clock to the phone.
• 🌍 In the Huawei Health app, check permissions to access geodata.

The clock turns off on its own.|

No notifications coming.|

Connection error (code 9006)|

Health data is not synchronized|

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6. Optimizing the work of Huawei watches with Xiaomi

To make Huawei watches work with Xiaomi phone as stable as possible, follow these tips:

Energy consumption adjustment:

• 🔋 In the phone settings go to the Battery → Optimizing the battery.
• 📱 Find Huawei Health and choose Unlimited.
• ⚡ Turn off the adaptive battery for this app.

Update of the SO:

• 📲 Update Huawei Health app regularly via Google Play or AppGallery.
• 🕒 Check firmware updates for the watch in the Device section → Update of the PO.

Backup of data:

• 💾 At Huawei Health, go to Profile → Settings → Backup.
• 📤 Export Health Data to Huawei Cloud or Device.

4. Reset settings for problems:

If the clock starts to tick, reset:

1. On the clock go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Confirm the reset and wait for the reset.
3. Reconnect your watch to your phone via Huawei Health.

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For stable operation of Huawei watches with Xiaomi, be sure to turn off battery optimization for the Huawei Health app and update the software of both devices.

7. Compatibility of Huawei watch models with Xiaomi phones

Not all Huawei watches work equally well with Xiaomi phones, and the following is a table of compatibility of popular devices:

Important: Huawei eSIM-enabled watches (such as the Watch 3 Pro) will not be able to use mobile communications on Xiaomi phones, as they require carrier-linking via Huawei Mobile Services.

If your watch model is not listed in the table, check its compatibility on the official Huawei website in the Specifications section. Pay attention to supported versions of Android - some older models (for example, Huawei Watch 2) may not work with the latest versions. MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about synchronization