Wearables owners often face the desire to personalize their gadgets by making them unique. Changing the color of their watches on Xiaomi can be done in a number of ways, depending on the specific model of your tracker or smartwatch. The basic functionality of the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app allows you to quickly change dials, but deep editing requires attention to detail.
Understanding the differences between changing a finished dial and manually adjusting the color gamut is critical to achieving the desired result. In this article, we will explore all available customization methods in detail, including hidden settings and third-party software capabilities, you will learn how to control the visual style of the device, making it as comfortable as possible for the eyes.
Model differences and support for customization
The first step is to determine the exact model of your device, as the software varies greatly. Mi Band series devices (starting with version 4) and Redmi Band support the download of third-party dials, which is the main way to change color. More advanced models such as Xiaomi Watch S1 or Amazfit GTR have a built-in editor that allows you to change individual elements of the interface.
It is worth considering that on screens of the type AMOLED, The color black means the pixel is off, which is used in most modern fitness bracelets, and it allows you to create stylish dark themes that not only look beautiful, but also save battery life.LCD-screens in budget models do not give such a deep black color, so the choice of light colors there may be preferable.
⚠️ Warning: Attempting to set the dial from an incompatible model may result in the device getting stuck or the need to reset to factory settings.
Compatibility checks are a mandatory procedure before downloading any content, usually in the description of the in-store dial, which devices it is intended for, and ignoring this rule can lead to interface elements being displayed incorrectly or shifting over the edges of the screen.
Use of Mi Fitness and Zepp Life apps
The main management tool is the official mobile application. For modern models such as the Mi Smart Band 7, 8, 9 and the Xiaomi Watch S3, the Mi Fitness app (formerly Xiaomi Wear) is used. For older trackers and devices of the Amazfit brand (Huami), the Zepp Life app (formerly Mi Fit) is intended.
The way you change the dial in the Mi Fitness app is to go to Profile, select your device, and click on Dial Settings. This opens a gallery where you can choose a ready-made version or create your own. The application interface is intuitive, but some features can be hidden in the editing menu.
The logic is similar in the Zepp Life app, but the dial store design is different, and there are often simpler, but more functional options, and it is important to update the app regularly, as new versions often add support for fresh watch models and improve the stability of the Bluetooth connection.
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Turn on geolocation on your smartphone before connecting the bracelet – this is a mandatory requirement of Android for Bluetooth scanning.
Creating your own dial in Studio
For those who want to have full control over the color of each element, there is a tool called Watch Face Studio, which is a professional PC program (Windows and macOS) that allows you to create dials from scratch, you can upload any image to the background, change the font color of the time, date and pedometer, and customize animations.
The process of creating starts with choosing the resolution of your model's screen, and it offers many layers: background, time, date, activity indicators, each layer has its own color and transparency settings, and once the design is complete, the project is compiled into a.bin or.wfz file, which is then transmitted to the clock.
- 🎨 Choose a background image or solid color for the base of the dial.
- ⏱ Set up the time font by selecting the desired color and style from the library.
- 📊 Add weather or pulse widgets, changing their standard color to contrasting.
- 💾 Save the project and export it for installation via the smartphone app.
Using the Watch Face Studio gives you the most freedom, but it takes time to learn, but the result is worth it: you get a unique design that no one else has, and this is especially true for users who like minimalism or, conversely, complex graphics.
Third-party applications and enhanced capabilities
The official functionality is sometimes limited, and then third-party developers come to the rescue. app Notify for Mi Band (available on Google Play) is one of the most powerful tools for owners of trackers Xiaomi. It allows you to not only set any dials, but also deeply adjust notifications, vibration and even change some system settings.
In the Dials section of this app, you can find thousands of options sorted by model, and there's a preview feature that lets you see what the dial will look like on your gadget's screen, and some of the app's features are paid, but the basic style-change functionality is available for free.
Security of Third Party Applications
Another popular method is to use open source dial files, which can be found on forums or Telegram channels, often requiring file renaming according to instructions or using a special plugin in a guide application.
Always on Display and Saving Energy
The feature is Always on Display (AOD) It allows you to display the time and date even when the screen is "out." AMOLED-It's very efficient in screens, and it only burns the pixels that you need, but it's very efficient in color and bright dials. AOD significantly speeds up the discharge of the device.
In the dial settings, you can often choose the display option for standby mode, it is recommended to choose monochrome or dark options with minimal detail, which will provide a balance between aesthetics and autonomy of the gadget for several days.
| Screen type | Recommended background color | Impact on the battery | Readability |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMOLED | Black (#000000) | Minimum | High (contrast) |
| AMOLED | Bright/Colorful | High. | Medium (glare) |
| LCD / TFT | Light/Gray | Average. | Good afternoon. |
| LCD / TFT | Black. | High (backlighting) | Low (lights) |
Experiment with brightness settings. Automatic brightness control helps save energy, but in some cases manually setting the minimum for night time will be more efficient. Remember that the constant operation of the light sensor also consumes battery life.
Solution and resetting of settings
Sometimes, after installing a new dial, the device may behave unstable: the sensor reacts with a delay, or the colors are displayed incorrectly, in such cases, a simple restart of the device through the settings menu or by connecting to the charger helps.
If the problem persists, the dial file may be damaged, you need to go back to the standard dial through the app, delete the problem file from the watch memory and try to download it again. In rare cases, you need to completely reset the device to factory settings.
☑️ Diagnosis of problems with the dial
⚠️ Warning: Full resetting of the device will delete all accumulated training data that was not synced to the cloud.Always check sync status before resetting.
Make sure your device’s firmware version is up to date. Manufacturers often release updates to fix interface bugs and improve compatibility with newer versions of dials. You can check the update in the app under Profile –> Update Check.
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Stable operation of custom dials directly depends on the firmware version of the device and the relevance of the companion application.