Resetting Xiaomi weights: full instruction for all models

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Xiaomi's smart scales are not just a weight measurement device, but a complex device with bioimpedance sensors, Bluetooth synchronization and integration into the Mi Home ecosystem. However, even such a technique sometimes fails: stops connecting to the phone, shows incorrect data or hangs on the screen. In 80% of cases, these problems are solved by resetting to factory settings, a procedure that returns the scales to the original parameters, erasing all saved profiles and calibrations.

But don't rush to extremes right away! Resetting is a radical solution, and it's worth checking out the simpler ways:

• 🔄 Reset the scales (take out and insert the batteries for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Update the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app on Google Play/App Store.
• 🔗 Reconnect the device in the phone's Bluetooth settings.
• 📶 Check the stability of the Internet (libras need access to Xiaomi servers for synchronization).

If these measures do not help, start resetting. Next, we will discuss all possible ways for different models, from Mi Body Composition Scale 2 to Xiaomi Smart Scale 2, and also tell you how to avoid errors when restoring the device.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Resetting is an irreversible process that removes all data from the scales. To avoid losing important information, follow a few steps:

1. Save your measurement history. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app, go to Profile → Devices → [Your Libra] → Data history and take screenshots or export data to PDF (if available).
2. Remember your current profile settings. Write down your age, height and gender that were listed in the app, and you'll have to re-enter them once you reset them.
3. Check the battery power. If the scales are battery-operated (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Scale 2), make sure the charge is at least 30%.

Attention! If you use a scale with multiple users (for example, for the whole family), after the reset, all profiles will be deleted, you have to add each family member to the application again.

Make sure the scales are on and display data |Save the measurement history in the application |Write down the profile parameters (height, age, gender) |Check the battery level (for battery models) |Disable the scales from Bluetooth in the phone settings-->

Method 1: Reset via Mi Fit or Zepp Life

The safest and most recommended method is to reset directly through the official app, which is suitable for most models, including the Mi Body Composition Scale 2, Smart Scale 2 and Xiaomi Mi Scale.

Steps for discharge:

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app (depending on which one you use).
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices.
3. Select your scales from the list of connected gadgets.
4. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
5. Scroll down and find Reset device or Restore factory settings.
6. Confirm the action by following the instructions on the screen.

Once confirmed, the scales will reset (which can take up to 30 seconds) and a welcome message will appear on the display, and now they need to be reconnected to the phone via Bluetooth.

Method 2: Hardware reset (button on scales)

If the scales don’t respond to commands from the app or you don’t have access to the phone, you can perform a manual reset. For this, most Xiaomi models have a hidden button or a combination of actions.

Mi Body Composition Scale 2 and Smart Scale 2:

1. Turn the scales over and find a small hole with or without RESET labeling (usually next to the battery compartment).
2. Take a paper clip or a toothpick and press the button inside the hole, hold it for 10 to 15 seconds until 0.0 flashes on the screen or the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the button and wait for the reboot (the scales should show a welcome message).

For models without a physical button (such as the first generation Xiaomi Mi Scale), use an alternative method:

1. Remove the batteries from the scale.
2. Press and hold the center of the platform (where the feet stand) for 20 seconds.
3. Put the batteries back in. The scales should drop.

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If the scales don’t turn on after hardware reset, check the polarity of the batteries. Xiaomi sometimes uses a non-standard “+” and “–” arrangement in the compartment.

Method 3: Reset via Mi Home (for scales in the Xiaomi ecosystem)

If your scales are integrated into the Mi Home system (e.g., through the Mi Smart Home Hub), the reset can be done through this application, which is suitable for users who use the scales in conjunction with other Xiaomi devices (lamps, sensors, sockets).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to the Devices tab.
2. Find your scales on the list and tap them.
3. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select the device settings.
4. Scroll down and select Remove the device (this will result in a reset).
5. Confirm the removal and wait for the process to be completed.

After that, the scales will disappear from the list of Mi Home devices, and they can be reconnected, as after buying. Note: this method removes the scales not only from the account, but also resets all the settings on the device itself.

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Resetting via Mi Home is the most reliable way for scales connected to the Xiaomi hub, and it is guaranteed to delete all data from the device, even if it does not respond to other methods.

Frequent Resetting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following the instructions, users often encounter problems, and we've collected some of the most common errors and ways to solve them:

If neither of these methods worked, it may be a hardware malfunction, in which case, contact Xiaomi’s service center or check the scales on another smartphone.

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Before you contact the service, try connecting the scales to another phone (such as a friend or relative), sometimes the problem lies in the Bluetooth settings of a particular device.

How to Restore Libra after Resetting

Once the scales are successfully reset, they'll go back to the factory settings, and they'll have to be reset.

1. Put the scales on the phone: 📱 Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone. 🔍 In the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app, click Add Device. 🔗 Select your weight model from the list and follow the instructions on the screen.
2. Set up a user profile: 👤 Enter your age, height, gender and activity level. ⚖️ Perform the first measurement to calibrate sensors.

Synchronize data with the cloud:

• ☁️ Make sure that the application settings enable synchronization with Mi Account.
• 🔄 Wait until the first synchronization is completed (may take up to 5 minutes).

Important! If you use a multi-user scale, you'll have to add every family member again after the reset, and for that, the app has a User Management feature (in the weight settings section).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions