How to turn on the fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 4: step-by-step instructions

The first familiarity with Xiaomi Mi Band 4 often begins with a bewilderment: you put on the device, but the screen remains black.This is not a breakdown, but a standard situation for all activity trackers that come with a discharged battery after long storage in stock. Before you panic, you need to understand that the initial activation requires not just pressing a button, but performing a series of sequential actions to wake the controller.

Unlike smartphones, this gadget doesn't have a physical power button in the classical sense. All navigation and control is done through the touchpad and the capacitive touch sensor. Which is why the device can seem off until it gets enough power to start the operating system. Let's figure out how to properly start your new gadget.

The activation process is closely related to the initial charging and subsequent pairing with the phone. Mistakes at this stage can lead to the tracker not working correctly or quickly discharge. In this article, we will describe each step in detail, eliminating unnecessary actions and focusing only on what is really important for the Mi Band 4.

⚠️ Warning: If the screen doesn't light up immediately after you're connected to charging, don't rush to bring the device to the service.Lithium polymer batteries sometimes require 10-15 minutes of “swinging” the current before the display shows the charge indicator.

Checking of completeness and primary charging

Start by looking carefully at the contents of the box, and you'll find the tracker itself, the interchangeable strap, and the charger, and the Mi Band 4 has its own characteristics: the capsule must be carefully removed from the strap by pressing the recess on the back, and this should be done carefully so as not to damage the silicone or the body.

After removing the capsule, it is necessary to connect it to the USB-The contacts on the tracker and charger should match perfectly. The magnetic connector will hold the capsule securely, but it is important to make sure that there is no dust or protective film between the contacts. The battery indicator should appear on the screen almost immediately or within a few minutes.

If the device was in storage for more than six months, the battery could go into a deep discharge, in which case it can take up to an hour for the primary charge before the screen will give any signal of life at all, leave the tracker on charge and periodically check its condition.

• 🔌 Remove the capsule from the strap by pressing your finger on the back side.
• 🔋 Connect the tracker to USB-port of the computer or phone.
• ⏳ Leave the device to charge at least 30-60 minutes at first induction.
• 👀 Make sure the contacts are clean and fit tightly together.

Installation and configuration of the Mi Fit application

The Mi Band 4 itself is just a peripheral device that doesn’t have a full-fledged operating system for battery life. It requires a companion app to enable and function fully.To date, the main application remains Mi Fit (or its updated version of Zepp Life), which is available on Google Play and the App Store.

Once you install the app, you’ll need to create an account or log in through an existing Xiaomi, Google or WeChat profile, which is needed to synchronize health and activity data. Without authorization, pairing with the wristband is impossible, since the security protocol requires the device to be linked to the user account.

Importantly, to work all functions, you need to allow the app to access geolocation (GPS) and Bluetooth on your smartphone. In modern versions of Android (especially 10, 11, 12 and above), scanning Bluetooth devices is tightly tied to the GPS module on. If you deny access to location, the app simply won’t see your bracelet.

The interface of the app is intuitive, but it's worth paying attention to the Profile tab. That's where the add-on button is. The search process can take some time, so keep your phone as close to the bracelet as possible.

The process of pairing and activating the tracker

When the app is ready, we move to the most important step, which is pairing devices. Open the app and go to Profile, then click Add Device and select Tracker. In the list of available models, find Mi Band 4.

Once you select a model, a search will begin. At that point, a vibration or a picture of a smartphone may appear on the bracelet screen, which means that you are ready to connect. If the screen is out, just tap it with your finger to wake it up. The touch screen responds to touch even in sleep mode.

If you successfully detect the tracker, you will receive a request for confirmation of pairing (a tick icon or smartphone icon). Click on the touchpad to confirm the action. Then you will start synchronizing the time and setting the necessary profiles.

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The key to activation is the simultaneous operation of Bluetooth on the phone and finding the bracelet within a radius of 1-2 meters from the smartphone while searching.

Configure the main parameters after inclusion

Once successfully connected, the Mi Band 4 becomes a full-fledged notification center, the first thing you need to do is configure the interface language, which can be English or Chinese by default, but it is easy to change it to Russian in the application, which will greatly simplify further use.

You can choose which apps will display information on the wristband screen: SMS messages, calls, notifications from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) and social networks, which allows you to avoid taking your phone out of your pocket every five minutes.

Also in this section, you can adjust the wrist lift, which activates the screen when you raise your hand to look at the time. (sensitivity) can be adjusted so that the screen doesn't light up with every stroke of your hand, saving you battery power.

• 📱 Select apps to display notifications in the “Application Notifications” menu».
• ⌚ Set up the format of time (12/24 o'clock) and brightness of screen.
• 🔔 Turn on or off vibrations during events and alarms.
• 🌐 Install Russian in the section "Tracer settings».

⚠️ Warning: Excessive number of on notifications and high screen brightness can reduce battery life from declared 20 days 5-7 Optimize your settings for your needs.

Working with dials and device menu

One of the nicest things about the Mi Band 4 is that it's customized to look like a colored device. AMOLED-A screen that allows you to display bright and detailed dials. The app has a dial store where you can choose a static image or animated background.

The menu is managed by swipes. Swipe up opens the activity menu, down the weather and additional settings, left and right switch between widgets (pulse, steps, alarm clock), navigation is logical, but requires getting used to the sensitivity of the sensor.

To set a new dial, go to the app, select Profile -> Tracker Settings -> Dial Store. Choose your favorite design and click Set. The process takes a few seconds, after which the new style will appear on the screen.

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Use dark dials on the AMOLED-The black pixels on this screen are simply turned off and do not consume electricity.

Solving problems at launch

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the bracelet turns on, but quickly goes out or does not respond to touch. Often the problem lies in a software failure, in which case it helps to reboot the device through the settings menu of the tracker itself or forced reboot by setting up a charge.

If the bracelet doesn't turn on at all, check the contacts of the charger. Oxidation or contamination of contacts is a common reason for not charging. Wipe them with a dry cloth or cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

In rare cases, a complete factory reset may be required, which can be done through the app by selecting Untie and confirming the reset, or through the brast menu itself (Settings -> System -> Factory Reset), and then the on-and-pair procedure will have to be repeated again.

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