How to Use Xiaomi Redmi Watch: A Complete Guide from Connection to Hidden Features

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch has become one of the most popular wearables thanks to its combination of affordable prices and rich functionality: it can track physical activity, monitor heart rate, measure blood oxygen levels, and even control music on a smartphone.

In this guide, we’ll take you through all the steps of working with Redmi Watch, from unpacking and syncing with your phone to using hidden features, how to install Mi Fitness app correctly, set up notifications, optimize battery consumption, and even update your firmware, and we’ll also reveal a few life hacks that aren’t mentioned in the official manual.

Whether you’ve bought the Redmi Watch 3 Active, Redmi Watch 2 Lite or another model in the series, most of the advice will be universal. If you have a particular version, pay attention to the notes with refinements for different modifications.

1. Unpacking and first switching on: what to do immediately after purchase

When you first take the Redmi Watch out of the box, it's important to do the initial setup correctly.

In the set with the watch you will find:

• 📦 Smart watches Xiaomi Redmi Watch with a strap
• 🔌 Magnetic charging cable (usually USB-Type-C)
• 📄 Short instructions in several languages (including Russian)
• 🔋 In some models - a spare strap or protective film

Before the first turn on, be sure to charge the watch to at least 30%. To do this, connect the magnetic cable to the back of the device (the contacts must match) and insert the other end into the device. USB-port of the computer or adapter, charging up to 100% takes about 2 hours.

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If the charging indicator does not light up, check the density of the cable adjoining - sometimes a light press on the connector helps.

After charging, press and hold the physical button on the right side of the case (usually 3-5 The first turn on can take up to a minute, that's fine. Next, the watch will suggest you choose the language: swipe the list up/down and tap Russian.

⚠️ Warning: If the screen does not respond to touch, try removing the protective film (if any) or restart the watch with a 10 second button hold.

2. Connecting to a smartphone: step-by-step instructions for Android and iOS

Without syncing with the smartphone, the Redmi Watch will lose most of its features, using the official Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Wear) to connect.

• 🤖 For Android: Google Play
• 🍎 For iPhone: App Store

After installation of the annex:

1. Launch Mi Fitness and register (via Xiaomi Account, Google or Apple) ID).
2. Click Add Add the device → select the clock → Redmi Watch (or your specific model).
3. Allow all requests for access to notifications, location and contacts.
4. It'll appear on the clock. QR-Code – scan it through the app.
5. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes).

If QR-code does not appear, go to the clock to Settings → Connection → Bluetooth options and select Connect a new device. in Mi Fitness, click Manual Connect.

3. Customization of the main functions: notifications, dials and gestures

Once connected, it's time to customize the Redmi Watch for yourself, and let's start with the most important thing: notifications and appearance.

How to enable notifications:

1. In Mi Fitness go to Profile → My devices. → Redmi Watch → Management of notifications.
2. Activate the Notification Switch.
3. Select the applications from which you want to see notifications on the watch (Messengers, Mail, Calendar, etc.).
4. Set up the display style: full text or only the app icon.

The unique feature of Redmi Watch: you can adjust the vibration for different types of notifications. SMS For this, select Vibration Style in the notification settings.

Change of dial:

• 🎨 On the clock: long press on the main screen → swipe left/right to select.
• 📱 Annex: Profile → My devices. → Dials (there are more options, including animated ones).
• 🔄 Some dials support dynamic data (weather, steps, pulse).

Gesture control:

B Settings → The gestures on the clock can be customized:

• 👆 Raising your hand to turn on the screen
• 🔄 Autoturn the screen when turning the wrist
• 🚫 Disabling gestures to save battery

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Synchronized contacts (for calls from hours)-->

4. Physical activity and health: pulse, steps, sleep and SpO₂

Redmi Watch is equipped with sensors for health monitoring, but for accurate readings they need to be properly adjusted and calibrated.

Pulse tracking:

• 🫀 The clock automatically measures the heart rate every 10 minutes in normal mode and every minute during exercise.
• 📊 For manual measurement: swipe up on the home screen → Pulse.
• ⚠️ Keep your watch tight (but don’t press it) 2-3 finger.

Calorie and step count:

The Redmi Watch's step-counting algorithm takes into account the length of your step, to improve accuracy:

1. In Mi Fitness, go to Profile → Personal Information.
2. Specify the exact height, weight and gender.
3. Enable Auto-calibration of step (if available in your model).

Monitoring of sleep and oxygen in the blood (SpO₂):

• 😴 To track sleep, wear a watch on your non-working hand (usually the left hand for right-handed people).
• 💤 Turn on the mode Do not disturb during sleep, so as not to wake up from notifications.
• 🩺 Measurement SpO₂ (Blood oxygen saturation available in Redmi Watch models 2/3. For manual measurement: Settings → Health → Oxygen in the blood.

⚠️ Attention: Indications SpO₂ If the clock shows these values regularly, consult your doctor.

5. Music, weather and other useful functions

In addition to the standard health tracking features, Redmi Watch can control music, display the weather and even work as a remote for presentations.

Music management:

• 🎵 To switch tracks from the clock, first start the player on the phone (Spotify, Apple Music, VLC etc.).
• 🎧 Swipe up on the clock. → Choose Music.
• 🔊 Here you can pause, switch tracks and adjust the volume.

Weather and forecast:

The watch automatically syncs the weather with the Mi Fitness app, but you can update the data manually:

1. On the clock, swipe left until the weather widget.
2. Slap it on the screen. → Update.
3. For accurate forecasting, allow Mi Fitness to access geolocation.

Additional functions:

• 🔦 Lantern: swipe down → The flashlight (works even when the screen is off).
• 📸 Camera Control: In Mi Fitness, turn on Remote Shooting, then on the clock, select a Camera to take a selfie.
• 💡 Alarm clock: set up in the app or right on the clock via Settings → Alarm clock.

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To save battery, turn off automatic weather updates and limit the pulse rate to 30 minutes.

6.Battery savings: how to extend the work to 10 days

Officially, the Redmi Watch lasts between 7 and 14 days, but in practice, it depends on the settings.

Basic advice:

• 🔋 Turn off the Hand Raising to Enable (in gesture settings).
• 📵 Reduce the frequency of automatic pulse measurement to 30 minutes.
• 🌙 Include a dark theme (if any in your model).
• 📶 Disable notifications from unnecessary applications.

Energy saving modes:

In the Redmi Watch models 2/3 There is a special regime Long-term work:

1. Go to Settings. → Battery.
2. Select Power Saving Mode.
3. Activate Long-term work – this will turn off some sensors, but will extend the autonomy up to 20 days.

⚠️ Warning: If the battery is running out too quickly (less than 3 days), check if any app is working in the background.Reset the clock and turn off unnecessary features.

7. Update firmware and reset to factory settings

Regular firmware updates add new features and fix bugs. 1-2 month.

How to update firmware:

1. Make sure the watch is at least 50% charged.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi (on the clock: Settings) → Wi-Fi).
3. In Mi Fitness go to Profile → My devices. → Redmi Watch → Firmware update.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t disconnect the watch from your phone!).

Reset to factory settings:

If the clock starts to glitch or you pass it to another person, reset:

1. On the clock: Settings → System → Reset.
2. Choose Reset all settings.
3. Confirm the action (usually you need to enter) PIN-code, if it is installed).

Once reset, the watch will reset and return to its original settings, and you will have to reconnect it to your phone via Mi Fitness.

8 Hidden features and life hacks for Redmi Watch

Many users are unaware of the hidden features of this watch, and here are some useful tips:

• 🔍 Phone search: In the menu of the clock, select Find the phone - the smartphone will start ringing at full volume, even if it is in silent mode.
• 🚿 Swimming mode: Turn it on in front of the pool (Settings) → Regimes → Swimming) to turn off the touch screen and avoid accidental pressing.
• 🔒 Screen lock: In Settings → Security can be established PIN-clock-lock.
• 📱 Calls answered: In models with a microphone (Redmi Watch) 2/3) You can take calls from the clock if your phone is within Bluetooth radius.
• 🎮 Game mode: Turns off all notifications except alarm clocks for the duration of play (Settings) → Don't disturb. → Game mode).

Little-known feature: Redmi Watch 3 Active has a "Sedit Reminder" mode. The watch will vibrate if you sit still for more than an hour. → Reminders → Inactivity.

Another life hack: if you have a Redmi Watch 2 or a newer, you can use the watch as a remote for presentations.

1. Install the Mi Remote app on your phone (available for Android).
2. In Mi Fitness, activate Remote Control.
3. Now you can swipe left/right on your watch to switch slides in PowerPoint or Google Presentations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Redmi Watch