How to change the color of the watch on Xiaomi: all the ways to Mi Band, Watch and Smart Band

Why Xiaomi’s Dial Color Is More Important Than You Think

The color of the watch on Xiaomi smart devices is not just aesthetics; a well-chosen palette affects the ease of reading information in different lights, reduces eye strain in the dark, and can even signal low battery life (on some models). For example, the red dial on the Mi Band 7 in energy saving mode automatically changes to green after recharging - a factory setting that many users mistake for failure.

But what if you don't like the standard shade and there's no obvious "Change color" option in the settings? It all depends on the device model and the firmware version. Xiaomi Watch S3 offers 10+ pre-installed themes with different colors, whereas Mi Band 6 will have to use workarounds through third-party apps. In this article, we'll discuss all the current ways to change color for 2020-2026 devices, including hidden features and solutions for custom firmware.

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Most modern smartwatches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi supports changing the dial through the proprietary application Mi Fitness (formerly Zepp Life).

• 🔹 Mi Band 5/6/7/8: can be selected 5–7 preset color schemes (usually black, white, blue, green, red) full palette RGB absent.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Watch S1/S2/S3: readily available 12+ with different colors, including dynamic dials that change shade depending on the time of day.
• 🔹 Redmi Watch 3/4: choice-limit (3–4 optional), but there is a function "Color mode", which automatically adjusts contrast to the lighting.

To change the color officially:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices. → [The name of your watch].
3. Select Dials (or Themes for Smart Watches).
4. Scroll through the list and tap on your favorite color scheme. Some themes support dynamic color change, such as the gradient from blue to purple throughout the day.

⚠️ Note: On the Mi Band 4 and older models, the color change of the dial is possible only through third-party applications such as Notify & Fitness or Mi Band Master.

Hidden settings: how to enable an extended palette of colors

Few people know, but some Xiaomi firmware has additional color settings that are not displayed in the main menu, for example, on the Xiaomi Watch S2 you can activate the night mode with a dark red dial, which reduces the load on the eyes:

1. On the clock go to Settings → Display → Additional.
2. Hold your finger on the screen for 3 seconds and a hidden menu will appear.
3. Choose Color Temperature and move the slider left for cold shades (blue) or right for warm ones (red).

For the Mi Band 7 Pro and Watch 2 Pro, there is another trick:

1. Activate the Developer Mode:


Go to Settings → About the phone (on a smartphone).




- Tap the MIUI build number 7 times.




2. Connect the watch to the PC via ADB and execute the command:




adb shell settings put global force_dark 1

This will include a dark theme at the system level, which will automatically change the color of the dial to black or dark gray. To return the standard look, use the command adb shell settings put global. force_dark 0.

Third-party applications: when standard settings are not enough

If you don't like the limited options from Xiaomi, you can use alternative apps.

• 🎨 Set any color in the format HEX or RGB.
• 🖼️ Download custom dials with custom colors.
• ⚡ Change color depending on pulse, footsteps or weather.

Top.-3 color-shifting:

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications on Mi Band 8 and later, Xiaomi protection can work, blocking informal firmware. Before installing custom dials, back up the original firmware through Mi Fitness → Settings → Backup.

Download the original firmware backup | Check the app's compatibility with your model | Turn off automatic updates in Mi Fitness | Charge your watch at least 50%-->

Castom firmware: for advanced users

If you're willing to take risks, you can completely reflash the clock to unlock all the color customization features.

• 🔧 CustomFW for Mi Band – supports Mi Band 4-7, allows you to change the color of each element of the dial separately (hours, date, steps, etc.).
• 🔧 WatchFace Generator – a tool to create your themes from scratch (works on Xiaomi Watch) S1/S2).
• 🔧 Amazfit Mod – modified firmware for Amazfit and Xiaomi Watch, adds support for color profiles.

The firmware process (for example, Mi Band 6):

1. Download CustomFW and unpack the archive.
2. Connect the bracelet to your PC via Bluetooth (use nRF Connect for Android/iOS).
3. Run the flasher.py file from the firmware folder (Python 3.8+ is required).
4. Select the Install custom firmware option and wait until it is completed (about 5 minutes).

After firmware in the menu of the watch will appear a new section Color Settings, where you can:

• Choose the color for the background, text and icons separately.
• Set up a gradient or animation of changing colors.
• Attach color to indicators (for example, red at a high pulse).

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Before you run your firmware, check your device model in Mi Fitness → About Device → Model. Some firmware (such as for Mi Band 7) is not compatible with the Mi Band 7 Pro and can "brick" the device.

Problems and Solutions: Why the Color Doesn't Change

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the color of the dial is not saved or resets after a reboot. Let's consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

If the screen has become dull after the color change or artifacts have appeared, try:

1. Bring back the standard theme to Mi Fitness.
2. Reset the clock (hold the 10 seconds button).
3. Reset the settings to factory (Settings → System → Reset).

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On the Xiaomi Watch S3 and later, the color of the dial can be automatically adjusted to the color of the clothes if the Style Match feature is enabled in the display settings. Turn it off if you want a fixed hue.

Additional features: dynamic color and automation

Xiaomi smart watches support dynamic color change depending on:

• 🌡️ Air temperature: on Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro dial turns blue in cold weather and red in heat.
• ❤️ Pulse: Green at normal rhythm, red at tachycardia (tuned in Zepp Life).
• 🌅 Time of day: dark at night, bright during the day (Adaptive Color function).

To set up an automatic shift:

1. Open Mi Fitness and go to Profile → My Devices → [Your Watch] → Dial settings.
2. Select a theme marked Dynamic or Smart.
3. Click Set the rules and select the options (time, weather, activity).

For advanced automation, you can use Tasker (Android) or Shortcuts (iOS) along with the AutoWear plugin.

Profile: If temperature > 25°C


Action: Send command to the set_color FF0000 watch (red)

This will allow you to change the color of the dial by geolocation, weather, or even when you approach a specific location (such as an office or gym).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing colors to Xiaomi