Xiaomi Mi Smart Scale 2: How to connect to your phone in 5 minutes (with photos and videos)

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Scale 2 is not just a weight-measuring device, but a full-fledged analytics tool that tracks 13 key body parameters, from body mass index (BMI) to visceral fat. But to access all of this data, you first need to connect the scales to your smartphone correctly. Many users face difficulties at this stage: the app does not see the device, the scales do not sync, or the data is reset after a firmware update.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Mi Smart Scale 2 connects to Android and iOS phones, including solutions to common bugs: Which app is best to use (Mi Fit or Zepp Life), how to set up a profile for accurate measurements, and what to do if the scales suddenly stop syncing. And for those who like visual instructions, at the end of the section, we’ll give you a step-by-step video with connection.

1.What you need to connect the scales Xiaomi Mi Smart Scale 2

Before you start syncing, make sure you have everything you need, and without these components, the connection will be impossible or will fail.

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 6.0+ or iOS 10.0+ (Older versions of the OS do not support current versions of Xiaomi applications).
• 🔋 Charged scales – the battery charge indicator should burn green (if flashing red, charge the device).
• 📲 Mi Fit or Zepp Life app (download the latest version from Google Play or App Store).
• 🔄 Stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile Internet) – without it, the application will not be able to download the user profile.
• 👤 Account. Xiaomi/Zepp (You can create an application directly or use an existing one).

If you're using the Mi Smart Scale 2 for the first time, pay attention to the delivery kit: the box should have the scales themselves, 4 AAA batteries (sometimes already installed), instruction in Chinese (the Russian version is usually not available), and a brief connection guide. The batteries in the kit are often discharged - if the scales aren't turned on, replace them with new ones.

⚠️ Note: Do not use rechargeable (battery) batteries AAA — They may not be sufficiently voltageed to allow the weight sensors to function properly, and the best option is Duracell or Energizer alkaline batteries.

2. Which application to choose: Mi Fit or Zepp Life?

Xiaomi offers two official apps to work with Mi Smart Scale 2: Mi Fit and Zepp Life (formerly called Mi Health), both of which are weight compatible, but they have key differences:

Which option should I choose?

• 🔹 If you need simple synchronization without unnecessary functions – stop at Mi Fit.
• 🔹 If you use other Xiaomi devices (like the Mi Band) and want a single ecosystem, choose Zepp Life.
• 🔹 For deepest analytics (for example, tracking progress in training) is better suited Zepp Life.

In this article, we will use Mi Fit as the most versatile solution, but the steps for Zepp Life are almost identical (the difference is only in the interface design).

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If you’ve used a scale with another app (such as Mi Fit), reset the data in the old app before you switch to Zepp Life, otherwise synchronization conflicts may occur.

Step-by-step: how to connect Mi Smart Scale 2 to your phone

Now, to the most important thing, synchronize the scales with your smartphone, follow the steps, and in 5 minutes you can weigh yourself and get the first data.

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Step 1: Installation and configuration of the application

1. Download Mi Fit from the official store (Google Play or App Store).

2. Open the app and register (you can use email, phone number or Google/Apple account).

3. Complete the user profile: specify gender, height, age and purpose (weight loss, maintenance or weight gain).

Step 2: Adding a device

1. Click on the Profile icon → Add the device (or + in the upper right corner).

2. In the list of devices, select Libra → Mi Smart Scale 2.

3.Tap Connect and wait until the app finds the scales (it may take up to 30 seconds).

Step 3: Synchronization and First Weighing

1. Stand on the scales with bare feet (socks or slippers distort the readings).

2. wait until your weight appears on the scale screen (usually takes 3-5 seconds).

3. The data is automatically synced with the application. If this does not happen, update the page manually (pull the screen down).

If the scales are not connected, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (indicator should not flash red).
• 📶 Telephone distance (no more than 10 meters, no obstacles).
• 🔄 Is Bluetooth enabled on your smartphone (reboot it if the connection is unstable).

4.Setting up a profile for accurate measurements

Many users complain that the Mi Smart Scale 2 shows inaccurate data on fat or muscle mass, and 90% of the time, the problem is with the wrong profile settings, so let's figure out how to set up the app for maximum accuracy.

Open Mi Fit and go to Profile → My data.

• 📏 Growth - measure it again (preferably in the morning) and specify with an accuracy of 0.5 cm.
• 👫 Gender - an error in this parameter distorts the indicators of fat and muscles 10-15%.
• 🎯 Goal – Choose a realistic option (e.g., “maintaining shape”) so that algorithms can correctly calculate the norms.
• 🏃 Activity level – if you are exercising 3+ Once a week, choose Active or your muscle mass will be underreported.

An important nuance: Xiaomi scales use bioimpedance analysis, which allows a weak electrical current to pass through the body.

• 🚿 Weigh yourself in the morning on an empty stomach (after the toilet, but before breakfast).
• 💧 Don't drink too much water for 1-2 hour before measurement (liquid affects fat performance).
• 🧘 Stand on the scales still - any movement distorts the data.

⚠️ WARNING: If you wear a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your doctor before using the scales.

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Measurement accuracy depends on 70 percent of the profile settings and 30 percent of the weighting conditions, and even with perfect synchronization, inaccurate height or field data will lead to errors in the calculations.

5. Problem Solving: Scales are not connected or synchronized

Even with the right connection, users sometimes encounter errors.-5 problems and solutions:

If none of the methods helped, try to lose weight to factory settings:

1. Remove the batteries from the scale.
2. Press and hold the power button (located below the platform) for 10 seconds.
3. Insert the batteries back and repeat the connection procedure.

Last chance: If the scales still don't work, check them on another smartphone. If the problem persists, contact Xiaomi's service center - the Bluetooth module may be faulty.

6. How to transfer data from Mi Fit to Zepp Life (and vice versa)

If you decide to change the app, you don't have to lose your measurement history. You can transfer data between Mi Fit and Zepp Life, but with nuances.

Method 1: Through a Xiaomi account

Both apps share a common Xiaomi ecosystem, so:

1. Sign in to Zepp Life under the same account as Mi Fit.
2. The data will be automatically downloaded within 24 hours.
3. If the story doesn't show up, update the app or reboot the phone.

Method 2: Manual export (for Android)

1. In Mi Fit, go to Profile → Settings → Export data.

2. Save the file to your phone (.csv or.json format).

3.In Zepp Life, import the file through Profile → Data Import.

⚠️ Note: Manual export/import may lose some metrics (e.g. visceral fat charts.

7. Alternative ways of connecting (without official applications)

If you don’t want to use Mi Fit or Zepp Life, there are a few alternatives:

• 🌐 Google Fit/Apple Health – Scales can be synced through these platforms, but functionality will be limited (no detailed analytics available).
• 📊 Samsung Health – If you have a Samsung smartphone, connect the scales through this app (manual setup required).
• 🔧 Unofficial apps like Mi Scale (available on GitHub), but they may violate Xiaomi’s privacy policy.

How to connect via Google Fit:

1. Install Google Fit and log in.
2. In Mi Fit, go to Profile → Settings → Connected apps.
3. Select Google Fit and allow synchronization.
4. Data from the scales will now be duplicated in Google Fit.

Please note: when using third-party applications, you lose the guarantee on the scales (if you need repairs under warranty, Xiaomi may refuse to find unofficial software).

8. Frequent questions about Xiaomi Mi Smart Scale 2