Xiaomi’s smartwatch is no longer just an accessory — it’s a full-fledged assistant for tracking health, managing notifications, and even paying for purchases. But many users are struggling to connect their device to a smartphone, especially when it comes to Android phones, where synchronization can vary depending on the watch model and firmware version.
In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to connect Xiaomi smartwatches (including the popular Mi Band, Amazfit, Watch S3 and Watch 2 Pro series) to Android phones – from budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi 14. You’ll learn which app to use for different models, how to solve connection errors (for example, code 10008 or 5000), and what settings should be changed immediately after synchronization for maximum convenience.
Important: If your watch has already been connected to another phone, reset to factory settings first, otherwise the new sync may not work. You will find the reset instructions in one of the sections below.
1.What app do you need to connect Xiaomi smartwatches?
One of the most common questions is, "What app should you download for a Xiaomi watch?" The answer depends on your device model. Xiaomi uses two different applications to manage smartwatches and fitness bracelets:
- 📱 Mi Fitness (formerly Zepp Life) – for most Mi Band models (including Mi Band) 8), Amazfit Bip, Amazfit GTR/GTS and budget smart watches Xiaomi Watch S1.
- ⌚ Xiaomi Wear – for the flagship smart watch Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, Watch S3, Watch S2 and new models with Wear OS.
How do you know which app you want? Look at the box or back of the watch.
- 🔍 If you have an Amazfit logo or a Zepp label, use Mi Fitness.
- 🔍 If it's Wear OS Google or Watch 2 Pro – download Xiaomi Wear.
- 🔍 For the Mi Band, any version (except the Mi Band 7 Pro) is Mi Fitness only.
⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Watch) S1 Active) support both applications, but the functionality will be different.
2. Step-by-step instructions: how to connect the watch to an Android phone
Consider a universal connectivity algorithm using the Mi Fitness app (the steps are similar for Xiaomi Wear, but with slight differences).
- 📱 Smartphone on Android 8.0 or later (for Wear) OS — Android 9+).
- ⌚ Smart watch with a battery charge of more than 50%.
- 🔌 Stable connection to Wi-Fi or mobile Internet.
If everything is ready, follow the instructions:
- Download the app from Google Play (for Mi Fitness) or here (for Xiaomi Wear).
- Sign up or sign in to Xiaomi/Mi Account. Without an account, data synchronization will not work!
- Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and allow the application to access geodata (required for the pedometer to work correctly).
- Start connecting: In Mi Fitness: click Profile → Add Device and select your model. In Xiaomi Wear: tap + Add Device on the home screen.
Synchronize the clock
- It'll appear on the clock screen. QR-Code – scan it through the app.
- If QR-No code, select the model manually and confirm pairing on both devices.
- Update the firmware (if you have a request). It will take 5-15 minutes.
3. Set up notifications and calls on smart watches
Once you’ve successfully connected, it’s time to set up notifications — without them, your smartwatch loses half its usefulness. In the Mi Fitness or Xiaomi Wear app, go to Notifications (or Reminders) and turn on:
- 📞 Incoming calls – the watch will vibrate and show the caller’s number. Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro can even be answered directly from the clock (if connected to headphones via Bluetooth).
- 💬 Messages from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, etc.).
- 📧 Mail and calendar (memories of meetings).
- 🔔 Apps – Select which programs you want to receive alerts from (e.g. YouTube, Instagram, Banking Apps).