Xiaomi scales app: what is the name of the official software and what to replace it

Contents

• Introduction: Why Xiaomi Libras Special Application
• Mi Fit vs Zepp Life – What’s the difference?
• Compatibility: What Xiaomi scales work with which apps
• Step-by-step instructions: how to connect the scales to the phone
• What data collects weights and how to interpret them
• Alternative applications: when the official software is not suitable
• Typical synchronization problems and errors
• FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Xiaomi smart scales have long ceased to be exotic — today it is an affordable gadget for those who monitor health, do fitness or just want to control weight. But many users face the first difficulty at the stage of configuration: which application should be downloaded to make the scale work? Unlike traditional floor scales, smart models Mi Body Composition Scale or Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 require synchronization with the smartphone through special software.

In this article, we will analyze all the official and alternative applications for Xiaomi scales, their differences, compatibility with different models of gadgets, and give a step-by-step instruction on connection. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances that the manufacturer often does not say: for example, why the scales may not sync with the Mi Fit after an update or how to transfer the history of data when changing the application.

Mi Fit vs Zepp Life – What’s the difference?

Until 2021, Xiaomi had one universal app for all fitness gadgets – Mi Fit. However, after the rebranding and division of the ecosystem into Mi and Zepp (a brand for premium devices), two official solutions appeared:

• 📱 Mi Fit is a classic budget weights app (Mi Body Composition Scale 2, Xiaomi Smart Scale 2) that supports basic metrics: weight, BMI, fat percentage, muscle mass. The interface is simple, but the functionality is limited.
• 🌟 Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit for premium devices) – an advanced version with sleep, workout and integration with Apple Health/Google Fit. works with Xiaomi Scale scales 3, Zepp E and new models.

The main difference is the depth of data analysis. For example, Zepp Life offers weekly reports on body composition dynamics, while Mi Fit only shows current values, and both applications do not support manual data entry, so if the scales are not synchronized, the recording is skipped.

⚠️ Note: If you upgrade the Mi Body Composition Scale 2 to the latest firmware, it may stop working with Mi Fit. In this case, try rolling back the software through the Mi Home app (Devices section). → Settings → Firmware update).

Compatibility: What Xiaomi scales work with which apps

Not all Xiaomi scales are universal – some models require specific software. Here is the up-to-date compatibility list for 2026:

• 🔹 Mi Body Composition Scale 2 - Mi Fit only (not working with Zepp Life).
• 🔹 Xiaomi Smart Scale 2 – Mi Fit or Mi Home (Basic Synchronization).
• 🔹 Xiaomi Scale 3 – Zepp Life only (Not Mi Fit Support).
• 🔹 Zepp E Scale - Zepp Life Only.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Body Fat Scale (first generation) – Mi Fit or Mi Home (outdated support).

Important: If your weight model is released after 2022, it most likely only works with Zepp Life, you can check this by marking on the box or in the Bluetooth Settings on your phone (the name of the device when you connect).

Another nuance is regional restrictions, such as scales bought in China may not sync with the European version of Mi Fit, which can help:

1. Change the region in the Xiaomi account to China (in profile settings).
2. Using a VPN on the first connection.
3. Installation of alternative software (more on this below).

Step-by-step instructions: how to connect the scales to the phone

The process of connecting Xiaomi scales to the smartphone takes no more than 5 minutes, but requires exact following the instructions. Consider the algorithm using the example of Mi Fit (for Zepp Life, the steps are similar):

Download the Mi Fit app from Google Play or App Store|

Register a Xiaomi account (or sign in via Google/Apple ID)|

Turn on Bluetooth and GeoData on your phone |

Put the scales on a flat, hard surface (not a carpet!)|

Make sure the batteries are charged (charge indicator flashes when switched on)

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Follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open Mi Fit and click Profile → Add device → Libra.
2. Confirm the connection in the application (click Yes when the request appears).

If the scales are not connected, check:

• 🔋 Batteries: Even if the indicator is on, they can be discharged (try replacing them with new ones).
• 📱 Phone compatibility: Mi Fit doesn’t work on devices older than Android 6.0 or iOS 12.
• 🌍 Region: Your real region must be selected in Xiaomi account settings (otherwise, the scales may not appear in the list of devices).

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If the scales are connected but do not show body composition data (weight only), update the firmware via Mi Home. To do this, go to Profile → My devices → Libra → Firmware Update.

What data collects weights and how to interpret them

Xiaomi smart scales measure not only weight, but also other parameters of the body through the method of bioimpedance analysis (a weak electric current passes through the body and analyzes the resistance of tissues).

• 📉 BMI: Weight to height ratio: 18.5 to 24.9. Careful: BMI doesn't take muscle mass into account, so it's not suitable for athletes.

It is important to understand that the accuracy of bioimpedance analysis depends on the measurement conditions:

• ⏰ Time of day: in the morning data is more accurate (on an empty stomach, after the toilet).
• 🚿 Skin moisture: Wet feet distort readings (wipe your feet before weighing).
• 🔥 Body temperature: After a workout or bath, scales can overstate the percentage of water.

⚠️ WARNING: If you use a pacemaker or other implanted medical devices, don’t get on a smart scale – the electrical current of bioimpedance analysis can affect their performance.

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For maximum accuracy, weigh at the same time of day, without shoes or socks, on a hard surface, the difference between measurements should not exceed 1-2%.

Alternative applications: when the official software is not suitable

Despite the convenience of Mi Fit and Zepp Life, they have limitations: no manual data entry, binding to a Xiaomi account, problems with synchronization, in which case third-party software will help:

For example, Health Sync solves Mi Fit's main problem, which is that there's no data export.

1. Automatically send the weight readings to Google Tables.
2. Sync your story with Samsung Health or Apple Health.
3. Set up target notifications (e.g., “You lost 3 kg in a month!”).

To install alternative software:

1. Untie the scales from Mi Fit (Profile → Devices → Delete).
2. Install a new app and follow its connection instructions.
3. At the first weigh-in, allow access to Bluetooth and Warehouse.

⚠️ Attention: Some alternative applications (e.g. Mi Scale Tool) require power saving to be disabled for Bluetooth in the phone settings. Otherwise, the weights will be interrupted. → Battery → Energy conservation → Bluetooth (disable optimization).

Typical synchronization problems and errors

Even with official apps, users are experiencing bugs, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🔄 Libras do not connect to the phone: Check if Bluetooth and Geolocation are enabled (required for Android); Reset the phone and scales (remove the batteries for 10 seconds); Remove the scales from the device list in Mi Fit and reconnect.
• ⚠️ Error "Device not supported": Update Mi Fit to the latest version. Check the compatibility of the weight model (see table above). Change the region of Xiaomi account to China (if the scales are purchased in Asia).
• 📉 No data saved or reset: Make sure you weigh in under the same profile (you can create multiple accounts in Mi Fit); check your Internet connection - without it, the data won't sync with the cloud; clear the app cache (phone settings) → Annexes → Mi Fit → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🔋 Libras don't turn on: Replace the batteries with new ones (even if the indicator is on); check the contacts of the batteries - they can oxidize (clean with alcohol); If the scales fell, the sensor may have been damaged (repair is needed).

If nothing helps, try to lose weights to factory settings:

1. Remove the batteries.
2. Press the power button (if any) for 15 seconds.
3. Put the batteries back in and reconnect.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions