How to connect the scales Xiaomi Mi Body Composition Scale 2 to the smartphone: instructions with pictures and error solutions

Xiaomi Mi Body Composition Scale 2 is not just a weight measurement device, but a full-fledged body composition analyzer with 13 key metrics: from fat and muscle mass percentage to water and bone level. But to access all this data, the scales need to be properly synchronized with the smartphone. Many users face problems at this stage: the application does not see the device, the connection is reset, or data is not stored. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to connect the scales to the phone on Android and iOS, including solutions to typical errors and tips for setting for maximum measurement accuracy.

It's important to understand that the connection process depends on the version of the scale firmware, the smartphone model, and even the region of the device purchase. For example, for the European market, scales can come with a pre-installed Zepp Life app (formerly Mi Fit), whereas in China Mi Home is used. We'll look at both options, as well as alternative methods of synchronizing through third-party applications. If you've tried to connect the scales but nothing has worked, don't rush them back to the store: 90% of the problem is solved by setting up Bluetooth or resetting the device.

1 What apps support Xiaomi Mi Body Composition Scale 2

The Mi Body Composition Scale 2 is compatible with two major Xiaomi applications:

• 📱 Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit) is the main application for the global market. supports all weights features, including measurement history and integration with Google Fit/Apple Health.
• 🏠 Mi Home, the Chinese version of the app, may require registration with a Chinese phone number, and in some regions, scales are automatically determined only through this software.

Weights can also be connected through third-party applications:

• 🔄 Health Sync – syncs data with Google Fit, S Health and other services.
• 📊 FitTo – an alternative for users who do not have official software.
• 🌍 Mi Scale Tool – a utility for manual adjustment of scales (requires root rights to Android).

When choosing an application, consider:

• 🔹 Zepp Life is the best option for most users. Interface in Russian, stable operation, regular updates.
• 🔹 Mi Home may be required if the scales are purchased in China or not determined in Zepp Life, in which case you will have to change the region of the account to Mainland China).
• 🔹 The side of the app should only be used if the official one doesn't work.

⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Home, switch your account region back to Russia or your other region after you have connected the scales, otherwise you may have problems displaying units of measurement (kilograms instead of pounds) or synchronizing data.

2. Step-by-step instructions: how to connect scales through Zepp Life (Mi Fit)

This is the most reliable and versatile way to synchronize, and follow the instructions carefully, because even one step can be missed, and you can get a connection error.

Make sure the scales are charged (the charging indicator is green)

Download the Zepp Life app from the official store (App Store/Google Play)

Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone

Place the scales on a flat, solid surface (not on the carpet!)

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Step 1: Installation and configuration of the application

Download Zepp Life at the following links:

• 🤖 Google Play for Android
• 🍎 App Store for iOS

After installation:

1. Open the app and register (you can use Google, Apple ID or phone number).
2. Specify your height, weight, age and gender - this is necessary for the correct calculation of body composition metrics.
3. Click on the profile icon in the lower right corner → Devices → Add the device.

Step 2: Finding and connecting scales

From the list of devices, select Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 (or Mi Body Composition Scale 2). The app will start searching for the device.

• 🔋 Make sure the scales are on (click on them with your foot - the display should light up).
• 📶 Place your smartphone at a distance of no more than 1 meter from the scales.
• 🔄 If the search is delayed, restart Bluetooth on your phone.

Step 3: Completion of the setup

After successful connection:

1. The application will offer to perform a test weighing – stand on the scales with bare feet (this is important for the accuracy of measuring impedance).
2. Wait for the data synchronization (a tick ✓ will appear on the scale screen).
3. The app will open a dashboard with metrics, where you can configure notifications, goals and integration with other services.

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If the scales are not determined, try resetting them to factory settings: press and hold the on button (under the weights) for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes.

3. Connect via Mi Home (for Chinese version of scales)

If your scales are bought in China or not determined by Zepp Life, try Mi Home, a trickier option because of the need to change your account region, but sometimes it is the only one possible.

Step 1: Installation and change of region

1. Download Mi Home: 🤖 Google Play 🍎 App Store

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Settings → Region

China (Mainland China)

Close and reopen the app to make the changes effective.

Step 2: Adding a device

Click Add Device (+) in the upper right corner and select Health category.In the list, find Xiaomi Mi Body Composition Scale 2 and start searching. Libras should be determined within 30 seconds.

Step 3: Returning the region and setting up

After connection:

1. Return the region to Russia or your country.
2. Perform a test weigh-in.
3. Check that the data is stored in the app. If the metrics are displayed in pounds or other non-standard units, change them in the profile settings.

⚠️ Note: If you change region to Mi Home, all previously added devices (such as light bulbs or Xiaomi sockets) may disappear from the list. They will have to be reconnected. If you have many Xiaomi gadgets, you better use Zepp Life or create a second account specifically for weights.

4. Solving common connection errors

If the scales are not connected or the data is not synchronized, check the following points:

Additional ways to solve problems:

• 🔄 Reset Bluetooth: Disable and turn Bluetooth on your phone again, then restart your device search in the app.
• 📱 Cache Clearing: On Android, go to Settings → Annexes → Zepp Life → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔋 Charging scales: If the indicator flashes red, the scales are discharged. 2-3 hour.
• 🌐 Change of network: If you use VPN Or proxies, disable them – they can block the connection to Xiaomi servers.

5. How to improve the accuracy of measurements

The Mi Body Composition Scale 2 uses bioimpedance analysis (BIA) technology, which is sensitive to multiple factors. To make the data as accurate as possible, follow these guidelines:

• ⏰ Measurement time: Weigh yourself on an empty stomach in the morning after going to the toilet, which minimizes the effect of food and fluids on your results.
• 🦶 Leg position: Stand on the scales with bare feet, positioning the feet on metal electrodes (they are marked on the surface of the scales).
• 💧 Hydration level: Do not drink large amounts of water 1-2 hours before measurement - this will distort the indicators of fat and muscle mass.
• 🏋️ Physical activity: Avoid intense exercise 12 hours before weighing. Muscles retain more water after exercise.

Additional settings in the appendix:

In Zepp Life, you can configure:

• 📅 Objectives: Set a weight target and the app will track progress.
• 🔔 Notifications: Include reminders about regular weigh-ins.
• 📊 Data export: Sync metrics with Google Fit or Apple Health for analysis in other services.

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Alternative synchronization methods (without official annexes)

If Zepp Life and Mi Home don’t work, you can try third-party solutions, and note that they may not support all weight functions (e.g. body composition analysis).

Method 1: Appendix Health Sync

Health Sync allows you to transfer data from Mi Fit to other services, and can also be used to connect scales directly.

1. Download Health Sync (Android only).
2. Enable access to Zepp Life in the settings.
3. Select Xiaomi Scale from the list of devices and sync.

Method 2: Mi Scale Tool (for advanced users)

It's a handheld weight management utility that requires root rights to Android, and you can use it to:

• Reset the scales to factory settings.
• Change. MAC-device address (useful if the scales "hang" when connecting).
• Update the firmware manually.

You can download XDA Developers (see Mi Scale Tool theme).

⚠️ Note: Using the Mi Scale Tool can result in loss of warranty or failure of the scales if you make a mistake with the settings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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If the scales are not connected through official applications, try resetting them to factory settings and updating the firmware first, and 80% of the time this solves the problem without going to the service center.