How to turn on and configure a pedometer on Xiaomi Mi 10T: the complete guide

Introduction: Why do you need a pedometer on a smartphone?

Xiaomi’s modern smartphones are equipped with a variety of sensors that allow you to track physical activity without additional gadgets. Shagomer is one of the most popular features that helps monitor daily movement, motivates you to live a healthy lifestyle and integrates with fitness applications. However, not all Mi 10T users know that step counting is available out of the box – without buying a Mi Band or third-party programs.

In this article, we'll look at how to activate a built-in pedometer, customize it to your needs, and sync it with other devices, and focus on common problems like why a smartphone might miscalculate steps or suddenly reset statistics. If you want to use the Mi 10T as a full fitness tracker, this guide is for you.

Before you go to the settings, make sure that your device has the current version of MIUI. Some pedometer functions depend on the firmware - in older versions they may not work correctly or at all.

Compatibility Check: Does your Mi 10T pedometer support?

While the Xiaomi Mi 10T is equipped with an accelerometer and a gyroscope, not all of the device’s modifications support software-level step counting, here are the key points to consider:

• 📱 Smartphone model: The feature is available on all versions of the Mi 10T (including Mi 10T Lite and Mi 10T Pro), but may not be available on custom firmware.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: Minimum version required — MIUI 12. MIUI 11 and below pedometer works through the Mi Fit app, but less accurately.
• 🔧 Hardware limitations: If sensors are damaged (for example, after a fall), step counting may not be available.

To check for sensors, go to Settings → About Phone → All specs → Sensors. The list should show the Accelerometer and the Gyroscope. If they are not, the problem is the hardware.

Method 1: Enabling a pedometer through the Health app (Google Fit)

The easiest way to activate step counting is to use the built-in Google Fit app (formerly called Health), which is pre-installed on most Xiaomi devices and synced with other services like Mi Fit or S Health.

Instructions for inclusion:

1. Open the Health app (a heart icon on a green background) if it's not available, download Google Fit from the Play Market.
2. When you first start, click Start and allow access to physical activity data.
3. Go to the Profile tab (the person icon in the lower right corner) → Settings → Activity tracking.
4. Activate the switches: 👟 Counting steps 🏃 Activity tracking

Daytime activity

Important: Google Fit uses data from smartphone sensors, but for greater accuracy, it is recommended to carry the phone in your pocket or on your belt.If you hold it in your hand, the steps can be considered with an error of up to 30%.

Method 2: Activate with Mi Fit (for Mi Band owners)

If you have a fitness bracelet Mi Band (any model), pedometer on the Mi 10T can be synchronized with it through the Mi Fit app. This will allow you to combine data from the smartphone and bracelet, eliminating duplication.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Mi Fit from the Play Market and sign up (or sign in via your Xiaomi account).
2. Connect the Mi Band to the app by following the instructions on the screen.
3. Go to Profile. → Settings → Tracking activity and turn on: 📱 Counting steps from the phone 🔗 Sync with Google Fit (optional)

Statistics

Important: If you turn on a pedometer in Google Fit and Mi Fit at the same time, you can double count. To avoid this, select one data source in the sync settings.

Pedometer accuracy setting: how to reduce error?

The Mi 10T's built-in pedometer isn't as accurate as specialized fitness trackers, but it can be optimized.

For pedometer calibration:

1. Walk exactly 50 steps with your phone in your hand.
2. Remember the Google Fit readings.
3. If the difference is greater than 10%, go to Settings → Apps → Google Fit → Permissions and reset data.

If the problem persists, try resetting Google Fit settings:

1. Open the application → Profile → Settings.
2. Select Delete Data and confirm.
3. Reboot your smartphone and turn on the pedometer again.

Synchronize data with other devices and services

One of the advantages of the pedometer on the Mi 10T is the ability to export data to third-party services.

• 📊 Export statistics to Google Tables via Google Fit API.
• 🏋️ Sync with MyFitnessPal to account for calories.
• 🌍 Participate in Challenges through Mi Community or Strava.

To connect to Strava:

1. Install Strava from Play Market.
2. Go to Profile → Settings → Related Apps.
3. Select Google Fit and log in.
4. Allow access to step and activity data.

⚠️ Note: When synchronized with multiple services, you may experience up to 24 hours of data update delay. This is normal – services cache information to save traffic.

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To accurately measure activity, use only one step-by-step application. Duplicate data sources (e.g., Google Fit + Mi Fit) lead to conflict and incorrect statistics.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the pedometer on Xiaomi Mi 10T