How to connect the smart watch X22 Pro to the phone Xiaomi: full instruction 2026

The X22 Pro smartwatch is a budget-friendly but functional solution for health monitoring and easy notification management. However, many Xiaomi users face difficulties when first connecting: the app does not see the device, sync is interrupted, or the watch refuses to update. In this article, we will discuss all the ways of connecting, from standard binding via Mi Fit to alternative methods for older smartphone models.

The X22 Pro features two official apps — Mi Fit (for Xiaomi/Amazfit devices) and Zepp Life (formerly the Amazfit App) — that depend on the firmware version of the watch and your phone model, and we tested both on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 — and we’re ready to share the working schemas.

If you’ve tried to connect, but the clock isn’t defined in the list of available devices, the problem may lie in Bluetooth settings, an outdated version of the app, or conflict with other gadgets. Below are step-by-step solutions for each case, including hidden features that aren’t written about in the standard instructions.

1. Which app to choose: Mi Fit or Zepp Life?

The X22 Pro is officially compatible with both apps, but there are nuances:

• 🔹 Mi Fit is optimal for Xiaomi owners, as it is integrated with the Mi Account ecosystem. It supports synchronization with the Mi Band, Mi Smart Scale and other devices of the brand. However, the latest versions of the application may lack some features for third-party watches (for example, customization of dials).
• 🔹 Zepp Life is more versatile and offers advanced settings for X22 Pro, including detailed sleep and exercise statistics, minus requires separate registration (not through Mi Account) and sometimes conflicts with Xiaomi's branded services.

How do you know which app is right for your watch? Check the firmware version:

To find out the firmware version, go to Settings → About Device on the watch. If this item is missing, update the watch through the app (instructions in Section 5).

⚠️ Warning: Don't install both apps at the same time! This can cause Bluetooth connection conflict.If you've tried both before, delete both apps before reconnecting, restart your phone and watch, and then install only one.

2. Preparing Xiaomi phone for connection

Before synchronization, you need to configure your smartphone to avoid typical errors, especially for devices on MIUI 14/15, where energy saving restrictions for background processes are enabled by default.

Follow the following steps:

Turn on Bluetooth and GPS (yes, that's important!)

Disable the power saving mode for the application (Mi Fit/Zepp Life)

Allow auto-run of the application in the battery settings

Remove Bluetooth cache in Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth → ⚙️ → Clear the cache

Reboot your phone (required!)

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Xiaomi with MIUI also recommends disabling Battery Optimization for the companion app.

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management.
2. Choose the app (Mi Fit or Zepp Life).
3. Set up a No Limits mode.

If you are using POCO or Redmi with lightweight firmware, check the Resolution settings → Additional → Ignore battery optimization.

MIUI 12 or older

MIUI 13

MIUI 14

MIUI 15 (HyperOS)

I don't know.

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3. Step-by-step instruction: connection via Mi Fit

This method is suitable for most Xiaomi users, especially if the X22 Pro watch is recently purchased and has the latest firmware.

1. Install the Mi Fit app from Google Play or AppGallery (for Huawei). For Xiaomi without Google services, download APK from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Sign up or sign in to an existing Mi Account. If you don’t have an account, create it through Settings → Accounts → Mi Account on your phone.
3. Turn on Bluetooth and GPS on your phone. Yes, you need GPS -- without it, the app might not see the watch.
4. Launch Mi Fit and click Add Device (+ icon in the upper right corner).
5. Select the Smart Watch category and the X22 Pro model (if it’s not on the list, select Other Device).
6. Confirm pairing on the clock – a request with a code (for example, 1234) will appear on the screen.
7. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes).

If the X22 Pro is not listed in step 5, upgrade the Mi Fit to the latest version or use Zepp Life (section 4). Also check that the watch is at least 50% charged - if it is low, it may not appear in the search.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 15 (HyperOS) after connecting, a notification may appear "Device not certified." This is not a mistake - just click Connect anyway. Certification is only required for first-line Xiaomi devices (e.g. Watch 2 Pro).

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If Mi Fit is hanging around while you're looking for a device, try turning off your phone's Wi-Fi. Sometimes the conflict between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interferes with pairing.

4. Alternative way: Connecting via Zepp Life

Zepp Life (formerly the Amazfit App) often runs more stable with the X22 Pro, especially if the watch is released after 2023.The app's interface is more modern and the workout and health settings are detailed.

Instructions for connection:

1. Download Zepp Life (or upgrade your existing Amazfit app).
2. Create an account or log in via Google/Facebook. Mi Account doesn't work here!
3. Click Add Device and select Smart Watch → X22 Pro.
4. Follow the hints on the screen. At the interface stage, the watch should be near the phone (no more than 30 cm).
5. After connecting, the application will offer to update the firmware - agree if the version on the watch is older than 1.3.0.

The advantages of Zepp Life over Mi Fit:

• 📊 More data on sleep (phases of deep / light sleep, napping).
• 🏃‍♂️ 90+ Training regimes (in Mi Fit - about 30).
• 🎨 The ability to install dials from the Zepp Store.
• 🔋 Optimized energy consumption (watches discharge 10-15% slower).

However, there are also disadvantages: notifications from some messengers (for example, Viber) can come with a delay, and synchronization with Google Fit is unstable.

5. Solving Connection Problems

If the X22 Pro watch doesn’t connect via either Mi Fit or Zepp Life, check out the following:

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the clock to factory settings:

1. On the clock go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Confirm the action (usually press and hold the 5 seconds button).
3. After resetting, repeat the connection procedure.

⚠️ Warning: Reset will delete all data from the clock, including training history and alarm settings. Before reset, export important data via the app.

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If the X22 Pro watch is purchased on AliExpress or in an unofficial store, it may have Chinese firmware that blocks connections to foreign servers, requiring PC flashing (Section 6).

6. Update the firmware X22 Pro via PC

If the watch refuses to connect or is unstable, the reason is often due to outdated firmware.Official updates are distributed through apps, but sometimes manual installation is required.

This will require:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 7/10/11.
• 🔌 USB-TypeC Cable (for charging hours).
• 📁 Firmware for X22 Pro (you can download it from amazfitwatchfaces.com or forum) MIUI).
• 🛠️ Mi Fit for PC or Amazfit Firmware Tool.

Instructions for updating:

1. Download the archive with firmware (for example, X22_Pro_V1.5.1.zip) and unpack it.
2. Connect the watch to your PC via cable (it should be 100% charged).
3. Run the Amazfit Firmware Tool and select the firmware file (.fw or.bin).
4. Click Start Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off the cable!).
5. Once the clock is updated, reset it. Connect it to the phone again.

If you see a “Device Not Found” error, try:

• Use the other USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).
• Disable the antivirus (it can block access to ports).
• Install drivers for MediaTek (if the clock is on this chipset).

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Before you run your firmware through your PC, back up your watch! To do this, export your story to a.zip file in Mi Fit or Zepp Life.

7. Set up notifications and additional functions

Once you have successfully connected, customize your watch to suit your needs, and both apps (Mi Fit and Zepp Life) offer the following options:

• 📱 Notifications: Select from which apps (WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS) Zepp Life can adjust the vibration and sound for each type of notification.
• 🏃‍♂️ Training: Activate automatic recognition of running, walking, swimming. X22 Pro supports up to 15 sports without manual running.
• 💤 Sleep monitoring: Turn on sleep phase tracking and light sleep alarm (helps you wake up alert).
• 🔋 Energy saving: Set the Theatre mode (turns off the screen for the duration of the film) or Do not disturb for the night.

Features of settings in Mi Fit:

• To enable high pulse alerts, go to Profile → Device → Notification settings → Heart rate warnings.
• To customize the dial, download the additional Amazfit Watch Faces app (not available for all regions).

In Zepp Life, additional features are provided:

• PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) is a system for assessing activity that takes into account not only steps, but also the intensity of loads.
• Stress test – measures stress levels by heart rate variability (available in firmware 1.4.0 and above).
• Voice Assistant – Set up quick commands to run training sessions or check the weather (works only in English).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14/15 Notifications in hours may not come due to background limitations.To fix this, add Mi Fit or Zepp Life to the AutoRun list in your phone settings and Without battery restrictions.

8. Frequent questions and helpful advice

We have collected answers to the most popular questions of users of X22 Pro and Xiaomi:

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If the clock is discharged in 1-2 days, turn off constant monitoring of heart rate (in the application settings).