The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular activity tracking gadgets, despite the release of new models, its simplicity, reliability and affordable price attract millions of users, but even with such a simple device, sometimes questions arise - for example, how to remove the alarm clock correctly if it is no longer needed or was set up incorrectly.
Unlike smartphones, where alarms are intuitively controlled, Mi Band 4 has its own nuances: Some users find that the alarm continues to go off even after trying to turn it off, or can’t find the right partition in the app. In this article, we’ll explore all possible ways to remove alarms through the official Mi Fit and Zepp apps, as well as alternative methods, including resetting settings.
We'll focus on the common errors that prevent correct removal, and we'll give you some recommendations for how to fix them, and if you want to not just turn off the alarm clock, but completely erase it from the memory of the wristband so that it doesn't recover from synchronization, here's the solution.
Why the Mi Band 4 alarm clock is not removed in the standard way
Before we get to the instructions, it is important to understand why the alarm clock sometimes continues to go off despite attempts to remove it, and the reasons may be both software-related and related to the features of the bracelet:
- 🔄 Incomplete synchronization between the bracelet and the application. If the alarm clock in Mi Fit or Zepp is not deleted, the changes will not apply.
- 📱 Sometimes the alarm clock data is stored in the cache, and after restarting the application, the old settings are returned.
- ⚙️ Firmware failure: In rare cases, errors in the bracelet's firmware cause alarm clocks to stick.
- 🔋 Low battery power: At a charge level below 10%, the bracelet may not handle commands properly.
Another common problem is the duplication of alarm clocks, and if you've used both apps before (Mi Fit and Zepp), the settings could be duplicated, so removing the alarm clock in one application won't affect the second source.
⚠️ Note: If the alarm was created through a third-party app (such as Notify & Fitness for Mi Band), it cannot be removed via Mi Fit or Zepp.
Method 1: Removing the alarm clock through the Mi Fit app
The official Mi Fit app is the main tool for managing Xiaomi Mi Band 4.
- Open the Mi Fit and make sure the bracelet is plugged in (the bracelet icon at the top of the screen should be active).
- Go to Profile → Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 → Alarm clocks.
- Press the alarm you want to delete. In the window that opens, select Delete (or turn off Active if you want to temporarily deactivate).
- Confirm the action and wait for synchronization (the notification Synchronization completed will appear on the screen).
If the alarm clock has not disappeared after these actions:
- 🔄 Restart the Mi Fit app and try again.
- 📱 Reconnect the bracelet: go to the profile → Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 → Disable the device, then reconnect.
- 🔋 Make sure the bracelet is above 20% charge. At low charge, the synchronization may not work properly.
☑️ Checklist before removing alarm clock
Method 2: Delete via the Zepp app (formerly Amazfit)
Since 2020, Xiaomi has been migrating Mi Band users to the Zepp app (formerly Amazfit).The interface here is different, but the process of removing the alarm clock is similar:
- Open Zepp and select your Mi Band 4 from the device list.
- Go to the Device Profile → Alarm clocks.
- Click on the desired alarm and select Remove or move the slider to the off position.
- Wait for automatic synchronization (or press Sync manually).
One important caveat: If you used Mi Fit before, and then switched to Zepp, the alarm clocks could be duplicated.
⚠️ Warning: Remove alarm clocks in both apps, even if you have one of them as your primary alarm clock, otherwise the alarm clock may be restored after the next sync.
What if Zepp doesn’t have an alarm clock?
Method 3: Resetting the bracelet to factory settings
If the alarm clock doesn't get deleted through apps or keeps going, a complete reset may be required, a radical method that will remove all the data from the wristband, including alarm clocks, notification settings and activity statistics.
To reset Mi Band 4:
- On the bracelet, go to Settings → More → Reset (or Reset).
- Confirm the action by clicking the tick.
- After rebooting, the bracelet will return to factory settings.
An alternative method is to reset through the application:
- In Mi Fit: Profile → Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 → Disable the device → Reset the settings.
- In Zepp: Device Profile → Settings → Reset the device.
| Resetting method | Advantages | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|
| Through the wristband menu | Does not require a phone, works even with connection problems | It may not work at a critically low charge. |
| Through Mi Fit. | It is more reliable because it syncs with your account. | Requires a working connection to the phone |
| Through Zepp. | Compatible with the latest versions of the | It doesn’t support older Mi Band 4 models. |
⚠️ Warning: Once reset, the bracelet will need to be reconnected to the phone and set up. All data (steps, pulse, sleep) will be lost if not saved in the account. Mi/Xiaomi.
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Before resetting, export activity data in the application: in Mi Fit, this can be done through Profile → Settings → Export data.
Problem Solving: The alarm clock is removed but still activates
If the alarm clock still vibrates at the appointed time after removal, the problem may lie in the following:
- 📲 Application conflict: If you were using Mi Fit and Zepp at the same time, the alarm clock could be duplicated.
- 🔄 Unsaved changes. After the alarm is removed, be sure to wait for the synchronization notification.
- 🛠️ Firmware failure. In rare cases, you need to reflash the bracelet.
- ⏰ System alarm. On some firmware, Mi Band 4 can trigger the default alarm if no user alarm is set up, in which case add any alarm and delete it immediately.
If the problem persists, try:
- Disable notifications from alarm apps in your phone settings.
- Update the bracelet firmware through Mi Fit → Device profile → Software update.
- Delete the Mi Fit and Zepp app cache in your phone settings.
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If the alarm continues to go off after all the manipulations, the most likely cause is a conflict between Mi Fit and Zepp. Solution: leave only one app and uninstall the second.
Alternative ways to control alarm clocks
In addition to the standard applications, there are other tools for working with Mi Band 4:
- 🛠️ Notify & Fitness for Mi Band is a third-party app with advanced alarm settings, including repetitive, vibrational and calendar binding patterns.
Third-party apps have the advantage of flexibility in settings, such as Notify & Fitness.
- Create alarm clocks with a gradual increase in vibration.
- Set up exceptions by day (e.g., don't wake up on weekends).
- Attach the alarm clock to sleep phases (if the bracelet tracks sleep).
There are, however, downsides:
- ⚠️ The risk of conflict with official applications.
- 🔋 Increased battery consumption of the bracelet.
- 🔄 The need for manual synchronization.