How to turn on the smart watch Amazfit Bip from Xiaomi: instructions for beginners

Xiaomi’s Amazfit Bip is one of the most popular budget wearables, combining battery life, GPS and user-friendly design. However, new users often have questions about how to turn on the watch for the first time, what to do if they don’t respond to a button, or how to restart the device after an update. This article will help you understand all the nuances of launching the Amazfit Bip, including the Bip S, Bip U and Bip Lite models.

Unlike smartphones, where the on-set is intuitive, smartwatches require knowledge of specific combinations of buttons and actions. We will look not only at the basic on-set, but also at forced reboot, battery checks, and typical errors that may cause the device to fail to start. If you just unpacked the watch or encountered it “hang” – this is the instruction for you.

First Enabling Amazfit Bip: A Step-by-Step Algorithm

The new Amazfit Bip watch comes with a minimum battery charge, so it is recommended to recharge it for 30–60 minutes before first turning on.

1. Connect the watch to the charging cable (use the original adapter or USB-The charging indicator will light up in red.
2. Wait until the indicator changes color to green (at least 20% charge).
3. Unplug the cable and press the single physical button on the right side of the case, hold it for 3-5 seconds until the Amazfit logo appears.
4. After downloading, select the language (scroll the screen up/down, confirm with a button).

If the screen does not respond to the press of the button, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge: at a charge below 5%, the clock will not turn on. Connect to charging for 1-2 hours.
• 🔌 Charging contacts: Clean the metal contacts on the back of the watch from dust or moisture with a dry wipe.
• 🛠️ Mechanical damage: If the button is recessed or does not click, repairs may be required.

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If the watch is not turned on after long storage (more than 6 months), hold the switch on 10-15 seconds - this will reset the residual charge of the capacitors and can "wake up" the device.

How to Reboot the Amazfit Bip When Hanging

Hanging clocks is a common problem, especially after updating the firmware or syncing with the Mi Fit/Zepp app. To reboot the Amazfit Bip:

1. Hold the power button for 10-12 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Release the button and wait 5 seconds.
3. Press the button again briefly, the watch should start with the logo.

If the reboot didn’t help, perform a hard reset:

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⚠️ Warning: Hard reset removes all data from the clock (steps, training, settings) and then requires re-synchronization with the app.

Checking the battery before switching on

One of the main reasons why the Amazfit Bip doesn't turn on is the battery's dead, to check the charge level without starting the system:

1. Connect the watch to the charger.
2. After 5-10 seconds, the charge indicator in the form of a battery will appear on the screen.
3. If the indicator does not appear, try another cable or USB-port.

If the indicator does not light up at all, the problem may be:

• 🔌 Faulty cable: Try charging from another source.
• 💧 Moisture: Dry the clock in rice or silica gel for 24 hours.
• 🔋 Battery wear: after 2-3 years of operation, the capacity decreases by 30-50%.

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Differences in inclusion for Bip S, Bip U and Bip Lite models

While all devices in the Amazfit Bip line have similar designs, the inclusion process may vary depending on the model.

The Bip U and Bip U Pro have a problem with the screen being dead after it's completely discharged.

1. Connect the watch to charge.
2. Hold the touch button for 20 seconds until you feel the vibration.
3. Let go and wait for the logo to appear.

Typical Errors When Enabled and How to Avoid Them

Many users make the same mistakes when they try to turn on the Amazfit Bip, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• ❌ Pressing a button too short: the watch does not have time to react. Hold the button for at least 5 seconds.
• ❌ Use of non-original cable: cheap cables may not provide enough current to charge. Use a cable from the kit or a certified USB-Type-A.
• ❌ Attempt to turn on the clock immediately after charging: after disconnecting from the network, wait 1-2 minutes - this time is needed to stabilize the voltage.
• ❌ Ignoring firmware updates: outdated software can cause freezes. Check the relevance of the version in the Mi Fit app.

⚠️ Warning: If the watch has been disassembled or mechanically impacted (hit, fall), do not try to turn it on without first diagnosing it.

After upgrading to 3.5.6.0 and higher, the Bip S/Bip U has a Safe Turn on feature, which means that if the watch doesn’t start after 3 attempts, the system automatically resets the settings to factory settings, which protects against software failures, but deletes all user data.

How to turn on the Amazfit Bip after a long downtime

If the watch was left unused for 3 months or more, its battery could run to a critical level where standard charging doesn't help.

1. Connect the watch to a charger with a 5V/1A output (e.g. from a smartphone).
2. Leave on charging for at least 4 hours, even if the indicator does not burn.
3. Try holding the power button for 15-20 seconds every 30 minutes of charging.
4. If there is no reaction after 4 hours, try another cable or power supply.

To "resuscitate" a severely discharged battery, you can use the "push" method:

• Connect the watch to charge.
• Shortly (for 1-2 seconds) press the switch on.
• Repeat the press after 10 seconds 3-4 times. This can "wake up" the power controller.

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If the watch does not turn on after long storage, never use sources with voltages higher than 5V (for example, charging from laptops) to charge the battery.

Frequent questions about the inclusion of Amazfit Bip