Xiaomi Mi Band 4C: how to turn on and configure the bracelet from scratch

The new Xiaomi Mi Band 4C fitness bracelet is just in your hands, but you don’t know how to turn it on and get it ready for work? This guide will help you deal with the process from unpacking to the first pairing with your smartphone — without unnecessary complexity and technical terms. Even if you have never used smart bracelets before, our step-by-step recommendations will make the settings intuitive.

Mi Band 4C

Mi Band 4

Mi Fit

If your bracelet doesn't respond to taps or connects to your phone, don't panic. 90% of the time, it's done by checking your battery or restarting your device. At the end of the article, you'll find an FAQ that answers the most common questions users have.

Preparation for the first turn on: what to do before launch

Before you press the button on the Mi Band 4C, make sure you follow all the preliminary steps.This will save time and eliminate the need to redo the setup from scratch.

First, check the kit. The bracelet box should have:

• 📦 The fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 4C strap-on
• 🔌 Charging cable (clip with) USB-type-A connector)
• 📄 Short instructions in several languages (including Russian)

If something is missing, contact the seller, especially the availability of a charging cable, without which the bracelet cannot be activated.

Second, get your smartphone ready. Make sure it's on:

• 📱 The current version of the Mi Fit application is installed (you can download it from Google Play or the App Store)
• 🔄 Bluetooth 4.0 enabled or later (check in phone settings)
• 📶 Internet access (to download the bracelet firmware)

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If you have an iPhone, before installing Mi Fit, allow the app to access notifications in Privacy → Bluetooth settings. Without this, the bracelet will not show incoming calls and SMS.

And finally, find the control button on the bracelet. In the Mi Band 4C, it's one oval-shaped one, located under the display (which is unfortunately missing here), which is used to turn on, off and switch modes.

Charging the bracelet: how long it takes and how to check the level

Xiaomi Mi Band 4C comes with a discharged battery, so the first thing you need to charge it. Unlike models with a screen, there is no charge indicator here - you have to navigate by indirect signs.

Connect the bracelet to the charging cable:

1. Remove the bracelet capsule from the strap (pull it aside, counterclockwise).
2. Insert the capsule into the charging clip so that the contacts match (they are located on the back side).
3. Connect. USB-cable-connector (5V/1A) computer.

The full charge time is 1.5-2 hours, and the completion of the process is signaled by:

• 🔋 Bracelet vibration (one short tremor)
• 🔌 Hot capsule body (normal phenomenon)
• 📱 Notification in the Mi Fit app (if the bracelet is already paired)

Important: Do not use chargers with a current greater than 1A (e.g. from tablets) this can shorten the battery life of the bracelet.

3. Enable the bracelet: step-by-step instructions with buttons

When the bracelet is charged, you can start to turn on. In the Mi Band 4C, this process is as simple as possible:

1. Put the capsule back on the strap (if removed for charging).

2. Find an oval button under the body of the bracelet.

3. Press the button for 3-5 seconds until you feel vibration.

After successful inclusion of the bracelet:

• 🔄 Vibrates once (signal of readiness to mate)
• 🔵 Starts flashing blue light (Bluetooth indicator)

The bracelet vibrates when you press a button | Bluetooth indicator flashes blue | The body is slightly heated (normal) | The button responds to short presses-->

If nothing happens after holding the button:

• 🔋 Check the charge level (the bracelet may have been discharged during storage).
• 🔄 Try restarting the device: press the button for 10-15 seconds until you feel a double vibration.
• 📱 Make sure there are no other Bluetooth enabled devices nearby (may interfere with your Bluetooth).

4.Pairing with a smartphone via Mi Fit

Now we need to link the bracelet to the phone.

1. Open the Mi Fit app and log in (or register a new Xiaomi account).
2. Click Profile → Add the device.
3. Choose from the Mi Smart Band 4C list (not to be confused with Mi Band 4!).
4. Allow the application to access geodata and notifications (required for correct operation!).

Follow the instructions on the screen:

• 🔍 The app will start searching for available devices. Make sure the bracelet flashes blue).
• 📲 When Mi Band 4C It will appear on the list, tap on it.
• ✅ Confirm the connection on your phone and wait for the firmware update (if required).

After successful connection:

• 🔄 The bracelet vibrates twice.
• 📊 The app displays the current battery charge and synchronization status.

Important: If you encounter a “failed to connect” error, try:

1. Turn off/on Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Reset the bracelet (hold the button for 10 seconds).
3. Remove the bracelet from the Bluetooth device list in the phone settings and repeat pairing.

5.Initial setting: what to set up after turning on

After pairing, we recommend you to immediately configure the key parameters in the Mi Fit application:

1. User profile

• 👤 Indicate your age, height, weight and gender – this is necessary for accurate calorie counting and steps.
• 🏃 Select the goal by step (8000 default, but you can change it).

Notifications

• 📳 Enable the "Show Notifications" option for calls and messages.
• 🔕 Set up the "Do Not Disturb" mode for sleep time.

3. Automatic functions

4. Firmware update

After the first connection, Mi Fit may suggest updating the firmware of the bracelet. Don't refuse - this will fix possible bugs and add new features. The update takes 2-5 minutes, while the bracelet must be charged at least 50%.

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After updating the firmware, the bracelet will automatically restart. Do not interrupt the process or remove the capsule from the charger if it is connected.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even when you turn on correctly, Mi Band 4C users sometimes face challenges, and we've collected the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The bracelet doesn’t vibrate when notified

• 📱 Check notification settings in Mi Fit (Device Profile) → Notifications).
• 🔕 Make sure your phone allows notifications for the Mi Fit app.
• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (hold the button for 10 seconds).

Problem 2: The battery goes down quickly

• ⚡ Turn off constant heart rate monitoring (leave only manual measurements).
• 📴 Reduce the frequency of data synchronization in Mi Fit (Settings) → Synchronization → Every hour).
• 🔋 Check if the bracelet is still on in pairing mode (should flash blue only when searching for the phone).

Problem 3: The bracelet doesn't count steps or shows incorrect data

• 👟 Check if the strap is tightly fastened (should fit the wrist, but not pressed).
• 📏 Make sure the profile shows the correct growth (affects the calculation algorithm).
• 🔄 Reset the data for the day: in Mi Fit go to Statistics → Steps. → Drop it.

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If the bracelet starts to glitches (spontaneously vibrate, not synchronize), reset it to the factory settings: press the button for 20 seconds until you feel a triple vibration, then you have to re-enter the pairing process.

7. How to turn off or restart the bracelet

Unlike smartphones, the Mi Band 4C does not have a standard shutdown procedure, but there are two ways to control power:

Soft reset (when getting stuck):

1. Press the button for 10 seconds.
2. Wait for the double vibration.
3. Release the button and the bracelet will reset.

Hard reset (with severe failures):

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. Press the button for 20 seconds until you feel a triple vibration.
3. Release the button - the bracelet will reset to factory settings.

Warning: If the bracelet does not respond to any manipulation of the button, it may be completely discharged. Connect it to charging for 30 to 60 minutes, then try again to turn it on.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions