First inclusion of Xiaomi Mi Band 4: full instruction with photos and tips

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular activity tracking gadgets even years after its release. Its simplicity, reliability and rich functionality attract both beginners and experienced users. However, the first inclusion of the device may raise questions: how to charge the bracelet correctly, what buttons to press, how to connect to a smartphone and avoid typical errors?

In this article, we will discuss the activation process from scratch, from unpacking to first sync with the Mi Fit or Zepp Life application. Particular attention will be paid to hidden settings that the manufacturer does not always mention in the official instructions, as well as common problems (for example, the bracelet is not turned on or not determined by the phone). If you just purchased the Mi Band 4 or got it after a long storage, this guide is for you.

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

Before you press the button on the bracelet, follow a few mandatory steps, which will help avoid crashes and speed up the setup process.

Step 1. Check the package. The box with the Mi Band 4 should have:

• 📦 The fitness bracelet itself in a protective film
• 🔋 Charging cable (with magnetic connector)
• 📄 Short instructions in several languages (including Russian)
• 🔄 The band (if you bought a replacement kit)

Step 2. Make sure the bracelet is charged. The Mi Band 4 comes with a minimum battery charge, which is only enough for the first turn on. To avoid a sudden shutdown during setup, plug the device into charging for at least 30 minutes before first use. The charging indicator (red LED) should burn or flash.

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If the bracelet does not respond to charging, try to flip the magnetic cable - sometimes users put it "upside down".

Step 3. Prepare your smartphone. To work with Mi Band 4, you will need:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+
• 📲 Free space for installation of the application (Mi Fit or Zepp Life)
• 🔄 Bluetooth 4.2 enabled+ (better 5.0)
• 🌐 Stable Internet connection (for downloading firmware)

Charging the bracelet: how to connect correctly and how much to wait

The Mi Band 4 is different from the usual USB-This is a magnetic connector that requires precise positioning.

How to connect the charger:

1. Remove the bracelet capsule from the strap, pulling it towards the screen.
2. On the back, find two gold contacts (they are located closer to the edge).
3. Put a magnetic cable connector on the contacts, and it has to stick on its own. Importantly, don't force it if it's not fixed!
4. Connect the cable to USB-adapter (5V/1A) computer.

Charging indication:

• 🔴 Red LED – charging is going (0-99%)
• 🟢 Green LED – Charging completed (100%)
• 🔴 Blinking red – connection error (check contacts)

How long to charge? The full cycle takes 1.5-2 hours, but for the first turn on is enough 20-30 minutes (up to 20-30% charge). Mi Band 4 has a battery capacity of 135 mAh, which lasts for 15-20 days in standard use.

3. First inclusion: buttons, screen and interface language

When the bracelet is charged, you can start to turn on. The process is intuitive, but there are a few nuances.

How to turn on Mi Band 4:

1. Put the capsule on your hand (or put it on the table with the screen up).
2. Press and hold the touch button (below the screen) for 3-5 seconds until the Mi logo appears.

If the screen is not responding:

• ⚡ Check the battery charge (plug in for 5-10 minutes).
• 🔄 Try pressing the button short (sometimes long-term retention works like a reset).
• 🛠️ If the bracelet is not turned on at all, perhaps the protection against overdischarge worked - keep it on charging for 1-2 hours.

Once turned on, you will see a welcome screen with a choice of language. Importantly, Mi Band 4 supports only English and Chinese at the firmware level. Russian will only be available after syncing with your smartphone through the app!

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Without connecting to your smartphone, the bracelet will display menus in English or Chinese. Don’t worry – after synchronization, the interface will automatically switch to Russian (if selected in the application).

4. Installation of the application and synchronization with the smartphone

To make the Mi Band 4 work, you need to link it to your smartphone, using official apps like Mi Fit (old but stable) or Zepp Life (new, with advanced features), and we recommend Zepp Life for 2026 users, which is better optimized and supports fresh firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Zepp Life from Google Play or App Store.

What to do if the smartphone does not find the bracelet:

• 🔄 Reboot the Mi Band 4 (hold the 10 seconds button until vibration).
• 📱 Restart Bluetooth on your phone (or turn on/off aircraft mode).
• 🔌 Make sure the bracelet is at least 30% charged – with a low charge, Bluetooth may not work.
• 🛠️ If you are using Mi Fit, upgrade to the latest version – older versions do not support new firmware.

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On iPhone, it sometimes helps to disable the "Tracking Limit" feature in Bluetooth settings. → Bluetooth → i (near Mi Band 4) → Deactivate "Limit of tracking".

5. Set up the main parameters after connection

Once synchronized successfully, the app will suggest customizing the basic functions of the bracelet.

1. Select language and region. In Zepp Life, go to:

Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Device settings → Language

Choose Russian - after synchronization, the menu on the bracelet will be updated.

2. Set up notifications to receive alerts about calls and messages:

• 📱 Annex: Profile → Notifications → Insert notifications.
• 🔕 On the bracelet: swipe down the screen and check that the icon 🔔 active.

Personal information: For accurate tracking of steps and calories, please include:

• 👤 Paul
• 📏 Growth
• ⚖️ Weight.
• 🎯 Steps by Step (recommended starting with 8,000 steps/day)

In Mi Band 4, you can change:

Typical errors and their solutions

Even when you set it up properly, users face problems, and we've collected the most common and the ways to fix them.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet after sync shows the wrong time, check the time zone in your smartphone. Mi Band 4 takes time from your phone, and if there is an incorrect region, the bracelet will also crash.

Problem 1: The bracelet doesn’t vibrate when notified.

• 🔕 Check if vibrations are included in the app: Profile → Notifications → Vibration.
• 📱 Make sure that notifications are allowed for the app (such as WhatsApp) in your smartphone settings.
• 🔋 If the battery is under 10%, the vibration can be turned off to save energy.

Problem 2: Data is not synchronized (steps, pulse).

• 🔄 Reboot the bracelet and smartphone.
• 📶 Check your internet connection – without it, data doesn’t go to the cloud.
• 🛠️ Update the bracelet firmware: Profile → Settings of the device → Firmware update.

Problem 3: The bracelet is rapidly discharged.

• 🔋 Turn off the constant pulse (if not needed): Profile → Heart monitoring → Frequency of measurements → Manually.
• 🌙 Setting a sleep mode from 23:00 to 7:00 – this turns off unnecessary functions at night.
• 📵 Reduce screen brightness and backlight time.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet starts to glitches after updating the firmware (hangs, spontaneous reboots), reset to factory settings.

7 Hidden features of Mi Band 4 that few people know about

In addition to the standard features, the Mi Band 4 has several Easter eggs and useful chips that are not described in the official instructions.

1. Rapid control of music.

• 🎵 During the music play on the smartphone, swipe right on the bracelet screen - a control panel will appear (pause, next track).
• 🔊 To return the standard screen, swipe to the left.

2. Do not disturb mode.

• 🔕 Activated through the application: Profile → Don't disturb.
• 🕒 You can set a schedule (for example, from 22:00 to 8:00) so you don’t get notifications at night.

3. Phone search.

• 📱 In the bracelet menu, find the icon 🔍 (Phone search).
• 🔊 When pressed, the smartphone will start to ring loudly (even if there is a silent mode).

4.A secret dial with Mario.

Mi Band 4 has a themed dial with Super Mario to activate it.

1. Open the Zepp Life app.
2. Go to Profile. → Mi Band 4 → Dials.
3. Scroll down to the end of the list and tap on the icon. 🍄 (fungus).
4. Download and use the dial.

5.Emergency. SOS-signal.

If you hold the button on the bracelet for a long time (5 seconds), it will send SOS-Message with your geolocation to the linked phone number:

Profile → SOS → Add contact for emergencies

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)