How to accurately determine the model of Xiaomi fitness bracelet: instructions with photos and secret life hacks

Xiaomi fitness bracelets have long been one of the most popular gadgets for tracking activity, but even experienced users sometimes get confused in models. Especially if the device is hand-held, gifted or bought long ago — labels are lost, boxes are thrown away, and only a Mi-Band remains in your head. Meanwhile, knowing the exact model is critical: it depends on firmware compatibility, available features (for example, for example, on it, the ability to use the exact model, NFC or SpO₂) and even the charging method (Mi Band 7 Pro connector is different than the classic series).

In this article, we have collected all the current ways to identify Xiaomi bracelets, including rare models like the Mi Band. 5 NFC Smart Band 7 No water – just clear instructions with visual cues, screenshots from the Mi app Fit/Zepp Life and even methods for bracelets that don't turn on. If you want to save time, go straight to the table with differences in models or the section about determining through the application.

List of all Xiaomi fitness bracelets: how to distinguish visually

Since 2014, Xiaomi has released more than 15 fitness bracelet models, not counting regional variations (e.g., the Mi Band 6 for China and the global version are distinguished by firmware).

• 🔹 The classic Mi Band line: from Mi Band 1 (2014) to Mi Band 8 (2023) is the most common, with the same body design, but different screens and functions.

The fastest way to distinguish models is to look at the shape of the screen and the body material:

If your bracelet is not turned on or the screen is broken, pay attention to the charging connector:

• 🔌 Mi Band 1-5: contacts on the back of the module (charged with a pinch»).
• 🔌 Mi Band 6-8: Magnetic charging (cable pulled to the back panel).
• 🔌 Smart Band Pro: Magnetic cable with a USB-C (It is not compatible with other models!).

Method 1: Definition of a model using Mi Fit or Zepp Life

The most reliable method is to check the model in the official application. Xiaomi uses two bracelet software:

• 📱 Mi Fit – for older models (Mi Band 1-5, partly Mi Band 6).
• 📱 Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fitness) – for new devices (Mi Band 6-8, Smart Band Pro).

Instructions for Zepp Life (relevant to most users):

1. Open the application and go to the Profile tab → My devices.
2. Click on the icon of the bracelet and the page with details will open.
3. At the top of the screen will be the full name of the model (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro).

If you have Mi Fit:

1. Go to Profile. → Devices.
2. Select a connected bracelet – the model is listed under the name (for example, Mi Smart Band 5).

Update Zepp. Life/Mi Fit to the latest version|Reconnect the bracelet (forget the device and add again)|Check if the bracelet is connected to another account|Reset the bracelet to the factory settings (to do this, press the touch button on the 10 seconds)-->

If the app displays an incomplete name (e.g., just Mi Band), it may mean:

• 🛑 You have a fake bracelet (kleons are often not correctly identified).
• 🛑 The device is connected via the software side (e.g. Notify & Fitness).
• 🛑 The bracelet firmware is damaged (reflash through Mi Band Master or Amazfit Tools).

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If the bracelet doesn’t connect to the app, try using the “Add Device Manual” mode in Zepp Life. To do this, select “Other Device” and enter the model name from the list.

Method 2: Model verification by serial number (IMEI/SN)

Each Xiaomi bracelet has a unique serial number (SN) or IMEI (model SIM, This data can be used to determine the model through official services.

Where to look for serial number:

• 📦 On the box: usually on a barcode sticker (for example, SN: M2129B1).
• 🔍 In bracelet settings: Device profile → About the phone (in Zepp Life).
• 🔧 On the back: in small print under the logo (you will have to remove the strap).

How to check the model for SN:

1. Go to the official Xiaomi checkout site.
2. Enter the serial number in the field IMEI/SN.
3. The system will show the device model, the date of production and the status of the warranty.

⚠️ Note: The serial numbers of the Mi Band 1-4 bracelets are often not recognized on the official website - these models have already been discontinued.

Method 3: Determine the model through the firmware version

Each bracelet has a unique firmware identifier that can be used to pinpoint the device, and this method works even if the bracelet is not turned on but is connected to a PC.

Instructions for Windows/macOS:

1. Download the Mi Band Master utility (free version).
2. Connect the bracelet to your computer via Bluetooth (enable pairing mode on the bracelet).
3. In the utility, go to the Device Info tab.
4. Find the Model Name and Firmware Version strings, and the exact name will be specified there (e.g., the name, M2129B1 For the Mi Band 6).

Decoding of model codes in firmware:

• 🔠 M2129B1 — Mi Band 6 (Global Version).
• 🔠 M2229B1 — Mi Band 7.
• 🔠 M2329B1 — Smart Band 8.
• 🔠 M2127B1 — Smart Band 7 Pro.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Band Master displays a Unknown or Generic model, this is a sign of a new model:

• 🚨 Fake bracelet (kleion on the sleeve) MTK2502).
• 🚨 Damaged firmware (reflash via nRF Connect).
• 🚨 Bracelets with custom firmware (for example, Mi Band 4 with ported firmware from Mi Band 5).

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If the bracelet is defined as the Mi Band 4 but looks similar to the Mi Band 5, chances are you have a fake.The original Xiaomi models are never defined as older versions.

Method 4: Identification by design of strap and charging cable

If the bracelet doesn’t turn on, but you have a charging cable or strap, their design may prompt the model:

Charging cables:

• ⚡ Mi Band 1-5: cable-"pincil" with two metal contacts.
• ⚡ Mi Band 6-8: magnetic cable with a round connector (connects to the rear panel).
• ⚡ Smart Band Pro: Magnetic cable with a USB-C (It is not compatible with other models!).

Straps:

• 🎀 Mi Band 1-4: 18 mm wide strap, latch mount».
• 🎀 Mi Band 5-8: 22 mm wide strap, quick-removal mount (press the button - the module comes out).
• 🎀 Smart Band Pro: 22 mm strap, but with a metal fastener (like a watch).

If you have a spare strap, check its markings – the inside often indicates which model it is intended for (e.g. For Mi Band 6).

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If you lose your charging cable, don't buy the first one you get! Smart Band Pro bracelets require a cable with a cable. USB-C, Mi Band 6-8 requires a magnetic connector. Universal cables are often incompatible.

Method 5: Checking through smartphone settings (Android/iOS)

If the bracelet is connected to the phone via Bluetooth, the model can be recognized through system settings - even without the Mi Fit application.

For Android:

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth.
2. Find your bracelet in the list of connected devices (usually the name begins with Mi Band or Mi Band). XMSH).
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Next to the name – some firmware displays a model (for example, XMSH17HM For the Mi Band 5).

For iOS:

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the i next to the bracelet name.
3. The Model or Device Name field may include the full name (e.g., Mi Smart Band 6).

⚠️ Note: The iPhone model of the bracelet is not always displayed - Apple restricts access to this information.

Method 6: Definition by Packaging and Documentation

If you have a box or documentation, the model can be recognized by the following signs:

On the box:

• 📦 The front side is usually large inscribed with the name (for example, Xiaomi Smart Band 7).
• 📦 The side sticker shows the article (for example, BHR4305GL For the Mi Band 6).
• 📦 Down the box, maybe. QR-code – scan it to go to the model page.

Documentation:

• 📄 In the warranty card, the model is indicated at the top.
• 📄 In the instructions (if it is in Russian), the name is duplicated on the first page.
• 📄 The barcode sticker (usually on the last page of the instruction) has an article.

Articles of popular models:

⚠️ Note: If the box has an article but the bracelet doesn't look like the model (e.g., the Mi Band 6 article and the bracelet looks like the Mi Band 5), it's a sign of repackaging.

Method 7: Comparison with Xiaomi database (from the photo)

If none of these methods worked, you can try the visual search on the Xiaomi database:

1. Take a picture of the bracelet in front and behind (it is important to grab the charging connector and buttons).
2. Go to the Xiaomi Global website.
3. In the Wearables section, compare your device to photos of official models.
4. Use Google Lens or Yandex.Pictures to search for photos – often this helps to find the exact name.

The following are the signs to look out for when comparing visually:

• 🔍 Screen shape: Mi Band 1-3 doesn’t have a screen, Mi Band 4-8 has a rectangular screen AMOLED, The Smart Band Pro is a square.
• 🔍 Buttons: Mi Band 1-5 have a physical button, Mi Band 6-8 – touch only.
• 🔍 The material of the case: plastic in standard models, metal and glass in Pro-versions.
• 🔍 Charging connector: “pinclip” in old models, magnetic cable in new ones.

⚠️ Note: If you notice in a visual comparison that your bracelet has additional sensors (like a camera or speaker) that aren't in the official models, chances are it's a fake. Xiaomi has never released a bracelet with cameras or slots for the camera. SIM (Smart Band 7 Pro in China).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi model definition