How to turn on the fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band: instructions for all models

Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets have long been synonymous with affordable and functional smart accessories. However, even with such simple devices, users sometimes have difficulties — especially when it comes to the first turn on or restart after a long period of downtime. If your bracelet does not respond to pressing, does not show charging or even dead after buying, do not panic: 90% of the time the problem is solved in 5 minutes.

In this article, we will look at all possible inclusion scenarios, from the standard procedure for new devices to the “resuscitation” of the wristbands after discharging or failure. We will focus on the Mi Band 6/7/8 and their features, but the instruction will also fit for older models (Mi Band 5 or Mi Band 4).

If the bracelet does not show signs of life after 30 minutes on charging, the problem may be in the battery or power controller - and then you will need repair, but in most cases, just follow our recommendations.

1. Standard inclusion of the new Xiaomi Mi Band bracelet

If you've just unpacked the bracelet, the activation process is as simple as possible -- but there are nuances that Xiaomi doesn't always mention in the manual.

1. Connect the bracelet to charge. Use the original cable (included). For the Mi Band 6/7/8, it's a magnetic connector; for older models, it's a clip. Make sure the contacts are clean (wipe them with a dry wipe if there's oxidation).
2. Wait for the vibration or indication. When you first connect to charge, the bracelet should vibrate 1 time and show the battery icon on the screen. If this does not happen, see the section "Bracelet does not respond to charging".
3. Press the touch button for 3-5 seconds. The Mi logo will appear on the screen, after which the bracelet will turn on. The Mi Band 8 may require double-touching of the screen.
4. Connect to the Mi Fitness app. Download it from Google Play or the App Store, sign up and add the device through Profile → Add the device.

⚠️ Note: If the bracelet is switched on but not connected to the phone, check:

• 🔋 Bracelet charge level (less than 20% can block synchronization).

2. bracelet does not respond to charging: what to do?

One of the most common problems is that the bracelet shows no signs of life when you connect to the charger, and the reasons can range from a simple discharge to a damage to the controller.

Step 1: Check the cable and power supply

• 🧲 Make sure the magnetic connector (for Mi Band 6-8) fits tightly to the contacts. Sometimes light pressure helps.

Step 2: Give the bracelet to "charge"

If the battery is completely discharged, it may take up to 30 minutes before the bracelet reacts.

• ⏳ After 10-15 minutes, the charging indicator (battery icon) should appear).
• 🔋 If the indicator flashes red, it is a signal of critically low charge (you need to wait longer).
• ❌ If you have no reaction after 30 minutes, move to step 3.

Step 3: Forced reset (hard reset)

If the bracelet doesn't turn on even after charging, try resetting it to factory settings.

1. Press the touch button for 20-30 seconds (for Mi Band 8 – touch and hold the screen).

⚠️ Note: After the reset, all data on the bracelet (steps, pulse, settings) will be deleted. If it was linked to a Xiaomi account, the synchronized data will be stored in the cloud.

3. How to turn on the bracelet after a long downtime

If the Xiaomi Mi Band had been idle for months, its battery could have gone into a deep discharge, in which case standard charging might not work – you would need to wake up the power controller.

Here's what we need to do:

1. Use the original cable and charger with a 5V/1A output (not fast charging!).
2. Connect the bracelet to charge for 1-2 hours, even if there is no reaction. Sometimes the controller needs time to wake up.
3. Try push charging: Connect the bracelet to charging for 5 minutes. Turn it off for 1 minute. Repeat 3-4 times.

This can help to “wake up” the battery.

plug the bracelet into another power source

💡 Useful tip: If the bracelet is still turned on, but discharges quickly, perform battery calibration:

1. Discharge the bracelet to 0% (until it turns off).
2. Charge to 100% without interruption.
3. Repeat the cycle 2-3 times.

Profile → Notifications → Vibration

6. How to update the firmware bracelet for stable operation

Outdated firmware can cause freezes, connection problems, or quick discharge. Update solves most software bugs. Here's how to do it:

1. Open Mi Fitness and connect the bracelet to your phone.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet is turned off or discharged during the upgrade, it may hang on the Mi logo:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. Press the touch button for 20 seconds to reset.
3. Repeat the update.

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Updating your firmware through Mi Fitness is the only official way. Do not use third-party software (such as Notify & Fitness or Mi Band Master) for firmware - this can lead to the bracelet "bricking".

7. When to contact the service: signs of hardware malfunction

If you've tried all the ways, but the bracelet still doesn't turn on, there's probably a problem with the iron, and here are some signs you should contact your service center:

• 🔥 The bracelet heats up when charging or working.
• 💧 On the screen appeared divorces, broken pixels or dashings.
• 🔋 Battery swelled (body deformed).
• ⚡ The bracelet does not hold a charge (discharges in 1-2 hours even after full charging).
• 📵 Complete lack of response to charging and resetting.

💡 Advice: If the bracelet is warranty (usually) 12 For months, please contact the official Xiaomi service. mi.com/ru/service. You'll need a replacement:

• Check or warranty card.
• Box and components (cable, documentation).
• A Xiaomi account (if the bracelet was registered in it)

FAQ: Frequent questions about incorporating Xiaomi Mi Band