How to pair Honor Band 5 with Xiaomi phone: full instructions with error solutions

Pairing the Honor Band 5 fitness bracelet with a Xiaomi phone at first glance seems like a simple task, but in practice users often face nuances: from the lack of compatibility of applications to problems with Bluetooth. Unlike devices of the same ecosystem (for example, Mi Band and Xiaomi), here you have to work with software from different manufacturers – Huawei Health and other companies. MIUI, adds complexity.

In this article, we will discuss not only the standard connection procedure, but also unique solutions for Xiaomi: how to get around the restrictions. MIUI We will focus on the background of the applications, why the bracelet can turn off after locking the screen, and how to set notifications from messengers manually.+, So if you've tried to plug in the bracelet and you've got a "failed to find the device" or "failed to pair," you'll find a way to fix them.

Preparing Xiaomi phone for pairing

Before you start connecting Honor Band 5, you need to configure Xiaomi smartphone so that it interacts correctly with the Huawei Health application. MIUI, which can block background processes.

First, make sure that your phone has the latest version installed. MIUI. To do this, go to the Settings. → The phone. → System updates. This is especially true for Android devices. 13/14, where the rules of operation with Bluetooth have been changed LE (Second, check the version of Huawei Health app on Google Play – it should be at least lower. 12.0.0.300 (may 2026 year-end).

• 📱 Turn off the power saving mode for the Huawei Health app in Settings → Battery → Choice of applications.
• 🔄 Reset your network settings if you have previously had problems with Bluetooth: Settings → Connections → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.
• 🛡️ Add Huawei Health to Autostart Exceptions: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Huawei Health → Auto-start.
• 📡 Turn on Developer Mode and activate "Do not turn off Bluetooth in sleep mode" (path: Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (5 times to tap) → Additional settings → Developer → Do not turn off Bluetooth in sleep mode).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14+ You may need additional location permission for Huawei Health, even if you are not using the device. GPS-without it, the pairing will be interrupted.

Installation and configuration of Huawei Health app

Huawei Health is the only official way to manage the Honor Band 5, but installing it on Xiaomi has its own peculiarities, such as some users encountering a “Device not supported” error when they first run it. This is because the app checks Google Mobile Services (GMS), which may be limited to Xiaomi firmware for the Chinese market.

If you have Xiaomi with global firmware (MIUI Global, there should be no problem. MIUI China will need to:

1. Install Google Play Services manually (download) APK official website).
2. Add Huawei to your account settings ID (mandatory for data synchronization).
3. B Settings → Annexes → Huawei Health → Permissions to enable all available permissions, including "Phone" and "Contacts" (required for notifications).

After installation of the annex:

1. Start Huawei Health and sign up (or sign in to an existing Huawei account) ID).
2. Click on the + icon in the upper right corner and select Add Device.
3. In the list of devices, search for “Honor Band 5” and click on it.

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Now, let's move directly to the pairing process, and it's important to follow the instructions consistently, because skipping the steps can cause failures.

Algorithm of action:

1. Activate Bluetooth on your Xiaomi phone and make sure that the Honor Band 5 bracelet is charged at least 20%.
2. Reset the bracelet to factory settings (if it has already been paired with another device): press the touch button on the bracelet for 10 seconds until vibration appears.
3. In the Huawei Health app, click "Add Device" →"Honor Band 5".
4. Confirm pairing on the phone and bracelet (on the screen of the bracelet will appear the code that should match the code in the application).
5. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 2-3 minutes).

Bracelet charged at 20%+

Bluetooth is enabled on Xiaomi

Huawei Health Installed and Updated

Previous bracelet conjugations dropped

Power saving mode for Huawei Health is turned off-->

If at the interface stage there is an error "Can not connect", try:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone and bracelet.
• 📱 Remove the bracelet from the list of Bluetooth devices in the Xiaomi settings (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth) and repeat pairing.
• 🛠️ Clean the Huawei Health cache (Settings) → Annexes → Huawei Health → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

⚠️ Note: On the phones Xiaomi Redmi Note 10/11 and POCO X3 s MIUI 13 You may need to disable the "Optimization" function. MIUI Bluetooth in the developer settings, otherwise the bracelet will be turned off through 5-10 minutes after locking the screen.

Setup of notifications and data synchronization

Once paired successfully, you need to set up notifications from calls and instant messengers. By default, the Honor Band 5 supports notifications from most popular apps, but additional action may be required on Xiaomi.

To include notifications:

1. Open Huawei Health and go to Device section" →"Honor Band 5" →"Management of notifications".
2. Activate the "Call Notifications" and "Application Notifications" switch.
3. In the list of applications, select the ones from which you want to receive notifications (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber).
4. In Xiaomi settings go to Settings → Notifications → Management of notifications → Huawei Health and Enable All Permits.

For correct synchronization of data (steps, sleep, pulse):

• 🔄 Enable automatic synchronization in the bracelet settings in Huawei Health.
• 📊 Check the permissions to access physical activity (Settings) → Annexes → Huawei Health → Permits → Physical activity).
• ⏳ Set the synchronization interval at least once every 30 minutes (otherwise, data may be lost).

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If notifications are delayed, in the settings MIUI Turn off the Adaptive Battery feature for Huawei Health.This will eliminate delays of up to 5 minutes.

Solving common problems

Even after successful pairing, Xiaomi users may face typical problems, including the most common and ways to fix them.

1.The bracelet is turned off after the screen is locked

This is one of the most common problems with Xiaomi. MIUI 12+. The reason is aggressive battery optimization, which suspends Huawei Health in the background.

Decision:

• 🔋 Turn off Battery Optimization for the application (Settings) → Battery → Choice of applications → Huawei Health → No restrictions).
• 🔄 Enable "Run in the background" (Settings) → Annexes → Huawei Health → Battery → Background launch).
• 📱 Add Huawei Health to “Secure Apps” (Settings) → Battery → Secure applications).

2. no notifications from messengers are received

If the bracelet vibrates when calling but does not show notifications from WhatsApp or Telegram, the problem may be in the settings of the messengers themselves or in the restrictions. MIUI.

Decision:

• 📱 In the settings of each messenger, turn on "Show notifications".
• 🔔 B Settings → Notifications → Notification management check that "Pop-up notifications" are enabled for messengers".
• 🔄 Reconnect the bracelet: Remove it from Huawei Health and pair it again.

3. Data is not synchronized

If steps, sleep, or pulse are not updated in the app, the cause may be:

• 📵 Internet access (data synced via Huawei cloud).
• 🔋 Low bracelet charge (below 10%).
• 🛠️ Failure in the app cache (clear the cache as described above).

Optimizing the work of the bracelet with Xiaomi on a long-term basis

For Honor Band 5 to work consistently with a Xiaomi phone, it is not enough to configure the pairing once.

• 🔄 Update your bracelet firmware through Huawei Health (Device section" →"Software updates.Newer versions often fix compatibility issues with MIUI.
• 📱 Keep an eye on updates. MIUI — after major updates (for example, with MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) permits for Huawei Health may be reset.
• 🔋 Monitor background activity: once a month check if the settings for energy saving for the application have reset.
• 🛡️ Use the original bracelet charger – unoriginal cables can cause sensor malfunctions.

Pay special attention to the settings of "Permissions for special features" in MIUI. On some firmware, Huawei Health requires access to Overlay on Other Apps and Change System Settings to allow notifications to work correctly:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Huawei Health → Permits → Additionally.
2. Enable "Show on top of other applications" and "Change system settings."
3. Reboot the phone.

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Regularly (once in) 2-3 Reload the Honor Band bracelet for weeks 5, holding the touch button on 10 This clears the time data and prevents synchronization failures.

Alternative ways to connect (if the standard one does not work)

If pairing via Huawei Health is not possible (for example, due to regional restrictions or firmware incompatibility), alternative methods can be tried.

1. Connection via Notify & Fitness

Notify & Fitness is a third-party app that supports many fitness bracelets, including the Honor Band 5. It circumvents the limitations of Huawei Health, but has less functionality.

Instructions:

1. Install Notify & Fitness from Google Play.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and allow all application requests.
3. In the main menu, click "Connect device" and select "Honor Band 5".
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (it may be necessary to enter code from the bracelet).

Advantages:

• ✅ It works on Xiaomi with any firmware, including MIUI China.
• ✅ Supports notifications from all applications.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ No official Huawei support (bugs are possible).
• ❌ Does not synchronize sleep and stress data.

2.Using the Apk version of Huawei Health for the Chinese market

If your Xiaomi is working on MIUI China, the standard version of Huawei Health from Google Play, may not work, in which case the Chinese version of the app (Huawei Health) will help. APK China).

How to determine:

1. Download the latest version APK from the official website of Huawei (for example, com.huawei.health_12.0.5.306.apk).
2. In Xiaomi settings, allow installation from unknown sources (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Installation of unknown applications).
3. Install. APK and perform the coupling as described above.

⚠️ China's version of Huawei Health requires Huawei registration ID Without this, the synchronization of data will not work. VPN servers in China when registering.

Honor Band 5 vs Mi Band: Which is Best for Xiaomi?

Many Xiaomi users are wondering whether to buy Honor Band 5 if there is a native solution in the form of Mi Band.

The conclusion: Honor Band 5 wins in sensor functionality (for example, more accurate sleep analysis), but loses in the ease of integration with Xiaomi. If you want stability and minimal hassle, you better choose Mi Band. If you need advanced health monitoring features and you are willing to spend time on tuning, Honor Band 5 will be a good choice.

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