How to turn on Xiaomi Mi Band: 5 working ways

The Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelet has become one of the most popular wearables due to its combination of functionality and affordable price. However, even with such a simple gadget, users sometimes have difficulties - especially when it comes to the first turn on or reboot after a long period of downtime. If your bracelet does not respond to presses, does not show a screen or just "does not show signs of life", do not panic: in 90% of cases, the problem is solved in 5 minutes.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to turn on the Mi Band, from basic to emergency, when the bracelet seems completely dead. We cover models from Mi Band 3 to Mi Band 8, including special versions like NFC and Active, and you will learn how to distinguish a discharged battery from a hardware failure and when to contact the service center.

Preparation for activation: checking charging and contacts

Before you try to turn on the bracelet, make sure it's sufficiently charged. Even if you just bought the device, the factory charge could run out during storage.

• 🔋 Charger: Use only the original Xiaomi cable or certified counterpart. Cheap substitutes may not provide the required voltage.
• 🔌 Contacts: The back of the bracelet should have clean metal plates (usually 2 or 4 pieces.
• ⚡ Power supply: connect charging to USB-port of the computer or adapter with output 5V/1A. Avoid powerful blocks from smartphones (like Quick Charge) 3.0).

How do you know if the bracelet is charging? Most models (Mi Band 4 and later) will display a lightning indicator. ⚡. The Mi Band 3 will have a red LED on the charger, and if the indication is not available within 10 minutes, the contact or cable problem will be the problem.

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If the bracelet is not charged, try to slightly press it in the charging socket - sometimes the contacts do not fit tightly due to dust or strain of the strap.

⚠️ Warning: Never use alcohol or liquids to clean your contacts! Dry lilac-free fabric is sufficient.

2. Standard on: button and touch screen

If the bracelet is charged, you can turn it on in two ways, depending on the model:

In the models with AMOLED-The Mi logo will appear after the screen (Mi Band 4 and later) and then the main menu:

1. Make sure you touch the center of the screen (not the edges).
2. Try swiping your finger up from the bottom edge – this can unlock the screen.
3. On the Mi Band. 6/7/8 Check if the "Do Not Disturb" mode is activated (icon) 🌙 top-down).

Make sure the screen is clean (no grease, dust)

Check the reaction to touch with different fingers

Try to turn on the Mi Fitness app

Hold the 15-second button for forced reboot-->

3. Enable via Mi Fitness (Zepp Life)

If the physical activation doesn’t work, try activating the bracelet through the official app, which works even if the screen doesn’t respond to touch (assuming the bracelet is charged).

Instructions for Android and iOS:

1. Download Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit) or Zepp Life from Google Play/App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Click "Add device" and select your Mi Band model.
4. Allow access to Bluetooth and notifications.
5. Wait for the app to find the bracelet (it may take up to 2 minutes).
6. Follow the instructions on the screen – the application will send the command to turn on.

If the bracelet is not detected:

• 📱 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🔄 Turn Bluetooth on/off.
• 🚫 Make sure the bracelet is not connected to another device (untie it in Bluetooth settings).

4. Forced reset (hard reset)

If the bracelet is charged but does not turn on or respond to the application, try a forced reboot, which will work even if the device is “hang” during the firmware update.

Instructions for all models:

1. Connect the bracelet to the charger.
2. Hold the physical button (or touch button on the Mi Band 3) for 20-30 seconds.
3. Release the button when you feel a double vibration or see the Mi logo.

On Mi Band 4/5/6/7/8, an alternative method is:

1. Unplug the bracelet from charging.


2. Press and hold the side button.




3. Without releasing the button, connect the bracelet to the charging.




4. Hold on for another 10 seconds until the boot screen appears.

⚠️ Attention: Forced reset resets temporary data (steps, pulse per day), but does not remove the link to the account.

5. Reset to factory settings

If the bracelet is turned on but is not running smoothly (e.g., it doesn’t sync with the phone, shows errors), perform a full reset. This will delete all data and return the device to the “out of the box” state.

Resetting methods depending on the model:

• 🔄 Mi Band 3/4: Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Reset (confirmation required).
• 🔄 Mi Band 5/6/7/8: Press the screen up on 10 Seconds in the main menu, then select Reset".
• 🔄 Any model through the application: In Mi Fitness, select a bracelet → "Untie the device" → "Drop it".

Once reset, the bracelet will automatically reset.

1. Link it to your Xiaomi account.
2. Set up notifications and tracking parameters.
3. Update the firmware (if a new version is available).

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Resetting to factory settings is the last way to “resuscitate” the bracelet before contacting the service, it helps in 80% of cases of software failures, but does not fix hardware breakdowns (for example, a detached screen plume).

6. Diagnosis of malfunctions: when to contact the service

If none of these things worked, maybe the bracelet failed, and here are the signs of hardware failure that can't repair itself.

• 🔋 No charge: no indication when connecting to charging, contacts blackened or oxidized.
• 💧 Moisture: under the screen, the bracelet stopped working after bathing (even if declared waterproof 5). ATM).
• 🔥 Overheating: the body is noticeably heated for no reason (especially during charging).
• 📱 Not detected by the system: no phone sees the bracelet via Bluetooth, even after resetting.

The average cost of repairs in Xiaomi service centers:

Before the service visit:

1. Check the warranty card – if the bracelet is warranty (usually 12 months), repairs can be free.
2. Make a backup of the data through Mi Fitness (if the bracelet is turned on in any way).
3. Check with Xiaomi support if there is an authorized service center in your city.

7. Frequent User Errors and How to Avoid Them

Many of the problems with the Mi Band are caused by the wrong actions of users, and here are the most common mistakes:

• ⚡ Using unoriginal charging: Cheap cables can supply the wrong voltage, leading to power controller failures.
• 🔋 Deep discharge: if the bracelet was discharged for more than a month, the battery can enter "sleep mode" and not take charge.
• 📲 Bluetooth Disconnection: Some Users Turn Off Bluetooth on Phone to Save Power, Which Loses Communication.
• 💦 Violation of the rules of operation: bathing in hot water (>40°C) or use of the bracelet in the sauna may damage leakage.

How to extend the life of Mi Band:

• 🔄 Reload the bracelet once a month (hold the 10 seconds button).
• 🔋 Do not let the discharge below 10% – lithium batteries degrade at deep discharges.
• 🚿 After bathing, wash the bracelet with fresh water and wipe dry.
• 📱 Regularly update your firmware through Mi Fitness.

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If the bracelet began to discharge quickly, turn off unnecessary functions: a constant pulse, notifications from underused applications, backlighting the screen by the movement of the hand.

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