Wearable electronics from the Chinese giant Xiaomi for many years holds a leading position in the market due to the excellent combination of price and functionality. AMOLED-screen NFC, And that made it popular even years after it was released, but many users, especially newcomers to the gadget world, often have trouble setting up the device in the first place.
The process of synchronizing a fitness tracker with a mobile device is a key step, without which the device becomes a regular electronic watch. It is through the smartphone that notifications are set up, dials are installed and firmware updates are updated. In this material, we will discuss in detail how to perform pairing correctly, what applications are needed for this and what to do if the device is not located.
Preparation for first on and charging
Before you try to link the tracker to your phone, you need to make sure that there is a charge in the battery of the device. Often new gadgets go on sale with a minimum level of energy, enough only to check the health of the warehouse. If the screen does not light up when you press the touch button, do not rush to panic and look for defects.
Included with the Mi Band 4 comes a special charging cable, which is a special cable. USB-So you need to carefully remove the tracker from the silicone strap by pressing the convex part on the back, and then the capsule is inserted into the slots of the charger before the characteristic click.
- 🔌 Connect the cable to any power source USB power up to 1 Ampere.
- ⏳ Leave the device to charge for 15-20 minutes for the start screen to appear.
- 👀 Check if the display is on fire and if the battery image appears.
- 📱 Make sure your smartphone has Bluetooth and geolocation enabled.
It is important to use proven USB ports, such as from a computer power supply or the original network adapter.Using powerful charging from modern fast-charging flagships is theoretically possible, but not recommended for low-power devices such as fitness bracelets.
Selecting and installing the right application
At the heart of Xiaomi’s ecosystem is the software that manages all the settings of the gadget. For the fourth generation model, Mi Fit, which was later renamed Zepp Life, has long been the main and most functional application, and it is this software that provides stable operation and full access to statistics.
Download the application should be exclusively from official stores: Google Play for Android or App Store for iOS. APK-Files from questionable resources can lead to malware infection of the device or unstable data synchronization work.
⚠️ Note: When installing an application on Android, the system may request permissions to access geolocation, contacts and notifications. For the bracelet to work properly, you must allow access to all the requested functions, otherwise notifications from messengers will not come.
Once installed, launch the app and create a Xiaomi Account or log in through Google, Facebook or Apple profiles. Registration is mandatory, as all your statistics are stored in the cloud and are tied to this account, not to a particular phone.
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If you plan to change your smartphone in the future, use the same Xiaomi account to save your entire training history and steps without losing data.
The process of pairing through the Zepp Life application
Once you have successfully logged in, you need to go to the user profile by clicking on the Profile tab in the lower right corner of the interface. This is the device management section. Click on Add Device and select Bracelet from the list of available gadgets, and then specifically Mi Smart Band 4.
The app will go into search mode and start scanning the space around it, at which point a request to pair with a smartphone image may appear on the bracelet screen. If a request appears, tap the green checkmark for confirmation. Sometimes you need to click on the tracker touch button to activate visibility mode.
☑️ Checklist of successful connection
When the device is found, it will have a unique ID on the screen, click on it, and the connection process will begin, at which time the bracelet screen may display vibration or animation, wait for the procedure to end, which usually takes no more than 30 seconds.
If you find several similar names on the list of devices, choose one that has a stronger signal or that responds to vibration when testing in the application menu. After successfully connecting, the tracker will prompt you to update the firmware, which is a desirable action.
Configure notifications and functions after connection
Immediately after synchronization, the device starts to work in basic mode, but to unlock the full potential requires fine tuning. In the Profile menu -> "Mi Band 4" -> "Settings", you can activate the display of notifications from specific applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or calls.
Each app must be ticked, and you should also pay attention to the "Raise the wrist to activate the screen" feature, which saves battery power, including the display only when you look at the watch.
| Function | Description | Impact on the battery |
|---|---|---|
| pulsemeter | Continuous monitoring of the heart | High. |
| Notifications | Vibration of messages | Average. |
| NFC | Payment and Access (in NFC version) | Low. |
| Raising your hand | Activation of the screen by movement | Average. |
Special attention should be paid to the installation of dials, which include a store where you can download new screen designs for free or for a small fee, which allows you to personalize the device to your style and improve the readability of data in the sun.
Solving Device Detection Problems
Quite often, users are faced with a situation where the phone simply "can't see" the bracelet despite all attempts. First of all, check if the tracker is connected to another smartphone. Mi Band 4 can only pair with one phone at a time. If the device was previously used, it must be untie in the application on the old phone or perform a reset.
The second common reason is the lack of permission to work with Bluetooth in the background: Android and iOS operating systems often "kill" background processes to save energy, which breaks the connection with wearable electronics.
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Also, try rebooting the Bluetooth module on your phone: turn it off and turn it on again. If that doesn't work, reboot the smartphone itself. Sometimes the cache of Bluetooth services overflows and interferes with finding new devices.
⚠️ Note: Do not try to connect the bracelet through the standard Bluetooth menu settings of the phone. The pairing must occur strictly through the interface of the Zepp Life application, otherwise the functionality will be limited or completely absent.
Update firmware and reset settings
After the first connection, the app is almost guaranteed to offer software updates. The Mi Band 4 firmware update process is critical to fixing errors in earlier versions and adding new dials. You can not interrupt this process: make sure that the bracelet is located next to the phone and the battery is at least 20%.
The upgrade can take 5 to 15 minutes, during which time the breaststroke screen may go out and light up, and the progress bar will slowly fill up. If the update is stuck in one place for more than 20 minutes, you may need to repeat the procedure again, previously turning off the bracelet.
In case of critical errors, when the device stops responding to commands or does not sync data, a complete reset helps. In the bracelet menu, find the System (or the gear icon) and select Unbind, which will return the device to the factory settings.
After reset, the device will again be visible to the search and will allow you to perform a clean connection installation, which often solves problems with “glitch” of a software nature.