Why Xiaomi Mi Band 5 doesn’t show the weather – a full analysis of the reasons and solutions

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet has long been one of the most popular activity-tracking gadgets, but many users are facing the sudden disappearance of the weather widget on the screen. The causes of this problem can range from banal synchronization failures to deep software bugs related to firmware updates or changes to Xiaomi servers. In this article, we will not just list the possible culprits, but give specific algorithms for each situation – taking into account the latest changes in the Mi Fit and Zepp Life ecosystem in 2026.

The problem is that the weather widget on the Mi Band 5 depends on a variety of factors, from smartphone settings to geolocation services and even regional restrictions. For example, after Xiaomi switched to the new Zepp Life platform, many users in Russia and CIS countries experienced that the weather stopped updating due to changes in data sources. We analyzed forum reviews, technical documentation and even conducted tests on various firmware to collect the most relevant information on this issue to date.

1. Checking the basic settings: what could have gone wrong

Before you sin on hardware malfunctions or global failures, make sure that the problem is not in the basic settings.

• 📱 Disabled synchronization between the bracelet and smartphone (even if notifications come, the weather may not update).
• 🌍 The wrong region in the settings of the phone or application Mi Fit/Zepp Life.
• 🔄 Outdated version of the firmware bracelet or mobile application.
• 🚫 Blocked permissions for the application (geolocation, auto-start, background operation).

Start by checking the most obvious:

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app (depending on your version).
2. Go to Profile. → Mi Band 5 → Weather settings.
3. Make sure the weather switch on the bracelet is active (should be green).
4. Check if the city in the app matches your real location.

If everything is fine here, but the weather is still not displayed, move to the next section. Note: sometimes the widget disappears after updating the bracelet firmware, in which case forced synchronization may be required (more on this below).

2. Synchronization and reconnection of the bracelet: step-by-step instructions

In 70% of cases, the problem is solved by forced synchronization or reconnecting the bracelet, the fact that the Mi Band 5 caches weather data, and if communication with the smartphone is interrupted (for example, due to low battery power or reboot of the phone), the widget can “hang” on old data or disappear altogether.

Follow the following steps in strict sequence:

Open Mi Fit/Zepp Life and wait for the bracelet to be connected

Go to Profile → Mi Band 5 → Synchronize data

If synchronization doesn’t help, turn off the bracelet in your phone’s Bluetooth settings.

Remove the device from the list of conjugates in the application

Reboot your smartphone and bracelet (press Hold the 10 sec button on Mi Band 5)

Reconnect the bracelet through the application and wait for full synchronization-->

After reconnecting, check if the weather widget is available. If not, go to geolocation settings.

⚠️ Note: When you remove the bracelet from the app, all settings will be reset to factory settings, including alarm clocks and activity profiles. Take screenshots of important parameters in advance or export data if possible.

3. Geolocation and Permits: Why the Bracelet Doesn't Know Where You Are

The Mi Band 5 weather widget works on a chain-based basis: your smartphone determines your location → transmits coordinates to Xiaomi servers → the server returns current weather data → the bracelet displays them on the screen. If any of these stages fail, the weather does not update. Most often the problem lies in the application permissions or phone geolocation settings.

Check the following parameters:

If you’re using Android 12+ or MIUI 13+, note the “Precise Location” resolution — without it, Xiaomi servers can get incorrect coordinates, and the weather will be displayed for another city.

1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Permits → Location.
2. Find Mi Fit/Zepp Life in the list and select the exact location.
3. Restart the application and wait for synchronization.

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If the weather doesn't update after the permission changes, try manually specifying the city in the bracelet settings, and sometimes automatic location detection doesn't work properly due to operating system limitations.

4. Xiaomi server problems: how to check and what to do

Since 2023, Xiaomi has been moving from Mi Fit to Zepp Life, which has led to changes in the weather service, with many users reporting that the weather widget stops working after the app updates.

• 🌐 Changes in the source of weather data (previously used AccuWeather, now own servers Xiaomi).
• 🔌 Regional restrictions (in some countries weather is off for legal reasons).
• 🔄 Temporary server failures (especially relevant for users in Russia and the CIS).

To check if the failure is related to the servers, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Mi Fit/Zepp Life app and try to manually update the weather (pull the screen down for an update).
2. If the data is not loaded, check your internet connection (weather updates only when the connection is active).
3. Go to status.mi.com and make sure that Mi Cloud and Zepp Life are running smoothly.
4. If you use a VPN or proxy, disable them – they can block access to weather servers.

For users in Russia and the CIS: since 2026, Xiaomi has started to restrict access to some services due to sanctions risks.If the weather stopped updating after updating the bracelet firmware to version 1.0.9.54+, try:

• Change the region in your phone settings to India or Turkey (in some cases, this restores access to the weather).
• Install the old version of the application (e.g. Mi Fit 4.6.0) via APK-file.

⚠️ Note: Changes in region may affect other Xiaomi services such as Mi Cloud or Mi Pay.

5. Firmware updates and resetting settings: extreme measures

If none of the previous methods worked, the problem may lie in outdated firmware bracelet or corrupted system files, in which case you will need to update the software or completely reset the settings.

First, check the relevance of the firmware:

1. Open Mi Fit/Zepp Life and go to Profile → Mi Band 5 → Firmware Update.
2. If you have an update, install it. Don't interrupt the process, it can lead to the bracelet becoming "brickled."
3. After the update, perform forced synchronization (see Section 2).

If the update does not help or the firmware is already relevant, try resetting the bracelet to the factory settings:

1. In the app, go to Profile → Mi Band 5 → Disable the device.
2. On the bracelet itself, press and hold the touch button for 15 seconds until vibration appears.
3. Reconnect the bracelet and set it up as a new device.

After the reset, all data from the bracelet will be deleted, but this often helps to restore the performance of the weather widget. If the problem persists, the bracelet module itself may be defective (see next section).

Hardware malfunctions: when the "iron" is to blame

In rare cases, the lack of weather on the Mi Band 5 screen is due to physical damage to the device.

• 🔋 Battery malfunction (if the bracelet discharges too quickly, the communication module may be disabled).
• 📡 Bluetooth antenna damage (often after falls or moisture inhalation).
• 🖥️ Microcontroller failure (bracelet turns on, but not synchronized with smartphone).

Check hardware serviceability can be as follows:

1. Connect the bracelet to another smartphone, and if the weather doesn't show, the problem is the bracelet.
2. Check if other functions that depend on synchronization (notifications, pedometer) are working.
3. Examine the case for cracks, battery bloating, or traces of oxidation under the lid.

If you suspect a hardware malfunction, but the bracelet is still warranty, contact the Xiaomi service center. Otherwise, you can try self-repair (replacement of the battery or flashing through the Fastboot), but this requires skills and can permanently bring the device down.

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If the bracelet stopped showing the weather after a fall, water hit or a strong impact, there is a 90% probability that the iron is to blame. In this case, software methods will not help, a diagnosis is required in the service.

7. Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all of the above methods fail, there are alternative ways to get the weather on the Mi Band 5:

• 📱 Use third-party apps like Notify & Fitness or Tools & Mi Band that can emulate the weather widget.
• 🔄 Reverse the firmware to an older version (e.g. 1.0.8.50) where the weather was stable.
• 🛒 Buy a new bracelet (if your Mi Band 5 is outdated, consider Mi Band 7 or Mi Band 8 – they have improved synchronization).

The firmware rollback will require:

1. Download the archive with firmware (for example, with AmazfitWatchFaces).
2. Install the Mi Band 5 Tools utility on PC.
3. Connect the bracelet via Bluetooth and flash it manually.

Important: Firmware rollback can lead to loss of functionality or unstable bracelet performance. Do this only if you understand the risks!

FAQ: Frequent Weather Questions on Mi Band 5