How to set up Xiaomi Amazfit GTR 3 Pro: From First Enablement to Hidden Functions

Amazfit GTR The 3 Pro is Xiaomi’s flagship smartwatch with premium design, an expanded array of sensors and record-breaking battery life. But even such an advanced device requires the right setup to unleash the full potential, from accurate health monitoring to personalized notifications. This article provides a detailed guide to setting up the latest firmware updates from 2026, including hidden features that are not mentioned in the official instructions.

We will not only examine the basic steps (pitching to the phone, installing the Zepp app), but also advanced options: calibrating sensors to accurately measure heart rate, optimizing battery consumption, adjusting gestures, and even integrating with the Mi Home to control a smart home, focusing on solving typical problems - why the clock does not sync, how to restore data after a reset, and what to do if the notification sound is lost.

The instructions are relevant for the firmware v3.6.5+ If you have a different version, some menu items may be slightly different, we will warn you about this in advance.

Preparing for the first inclusion: what to do before setting up

Before you start setting up Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, follow a few critical steps, and ignoring them can lead to synchronization problems, battery drains, or sensors malfunctioning.

• 📱 Update the phone's firmware. The watch requires Android 7.0+ or iOS 12.0+. On older versions, Zepp may not be installed or work with errors.
• 🔋 Charge the clock to 100%. First on and synchronization consume a lot of power. If the battery runs out during a firmware update, the device may lock down.
• 🌐 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi. To download firmware and weather data, the watch needs Internet access via a smartphone.
• 🚫 Turn it off. VPN They can block the connection to Zepp servers, which will prevent the watch from logging in.

If you are switching from other smartwatches (such as Mi Band 7 or Apple Watch), remove them from the Zepp app in advance. Connecting multiple devices at the same time can cause synchronization conflicts.

⚠️ Note: If you use an iPhone, enable the Zepp app to allow a background update (in iOS settings). Without this notification, it will arrive with a delay or not at all.

Phone pairing and initial setup in Zepp

Amazfit connection process GTR 3 Pro to the phone takes no more than 5 minutes, but requires a precise follow-up of the instructions.

1. Download the Zepp app from Google Play or App Store. Don't use third-party apps APK — They may contain viruses.
2. Register an account via email, phone number or account Xiaomi/Google. If you already have a Mi Fit account, log in to it – the data is synced automatically.
3. In the Zepp app, click Add Device → Amazfit GTR 3 Pro and scan. QR-clock-code.

Once paired successfully, the watch will automatically upgrade to the latest firmware. Don't interrupt the process! The update takes 5-15 minutes depending on the Internet speed. If the watch freezes during the Preparation for Update stage, follow these steps:

• 🔄 Reset the clock (Settings) → System system → Reboot).
• 📶 Reconnect your phone to another Wi-Fi network (e.g., from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz).
• 📱 Remove the watch from the Zepp app and re-pair the pairing.

If the update is successful, a welcome message will appear on the watch screen, and you can now start personalizing it.

Successful connection to Zepp|Updating the firmware to the latest version|Synchronization of time and weather|Permission to Notify on Phone|Setting up the main dial-->

Set up notifications: how to get alerts from messengers and calls

By default, Amazfit GTR 3 Pro shows notifications only for calls and SMS. To receive alerts from WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and other applications, you need to manually configure permissions.

Open the Zepp app, go to Profile → Amazfit GTR 3 Pro → Notifications and follow the following steps:

1. Turn on the "Notifications" switch at the top of the screen.
2. Click "Manage Notifications" and select the apps you want to see on your watch. For instant messengers, we recommend you turn on WhatsApp, Telegram, VK Gmail.
3. Set up the notification style: 📬 Vibration only – the clock will vibrate, but not make a sound. 🔔 Sound. + Vibration – the watch will give a short signal and vibrate. 📵 No sound – only text alert on the screen.

Activate "Show Content"

On Android, check your phone settings:

1. Open the Settings. → Annexes → Zepp → Notifications.
2. Enable permission to display notifications and access notifications.
3. For MIUI (Xiaomi smartphones: go to Settings → Memory. → Autostart and Allow Autostart for Zepp.

⚠️ Note: If notifications come with a delay (more than 5 minutes), turn off the power saving mode on your phone for the Zepp app. On your iPhone, also check that in Settings. → Zepp → Notifications included Sounds and Badges.

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If you use Telegram, turn on the option "Show notifications" for Zepp in the messenger settings. → Notifications → Additionally. → Showing on a smartwatch.

Battery Optimization: How to Extend Autonomy to 12+ days

Amazfit GTR 3 Pro promises up to 12 days of operation on a single charge, but by default many features (for example, constant monitoring of heart rate) reduce this time to 5-7 days:

Open on the clock Settings → Battery and configure:

• ⏱️ Power saving mode: turn on Automatically (at night) - the watch will go into economical mode from 23:00 to 6:00.
• 🩺 Heart rate: Set every 10 minutes instead of every minute.
• 🌡️ Monitoring SpO₂: Turn off automatic measurement (remain only manual start). This feature puts the battery down hard.
• 📡 Bluetooth Connection: If your watch often loses touch with your phone, turn on Phone Search when you lose communication – this will increase battery consumption by 10-15%, but will save you from missed notifications.

Additional savings tips:

• 🌙 Use dark dials (AMOLED-The screen consumes less energy when displaying black).
• 🔕 Turn off the button sound in Settings → Sounds.
• 📵 Reduce the brightness of the screen to 3-4 division (in the display settings).

Critical information: If autonomy has dropped to 1-2 days for no apparent reason, reset your clock settings (Settings) → System system → Reset) and re-sync with the phone, which solves the quick discharge problem 80 percent of the time.

Fine-tuning sensors: calibration to accurately measure heart rate and steps

Amazfit sensors GTR 3 Pro (BioTracker 3.0 optical pulsemeter, accelerometer, gyroscope) require initial calibration, otherwise readings may differ from the real ones by 10-20%. For example, without setting the clock can show 120 beats / min at rest or understate the number of steps by 30%.

For calibration, follow the following steps:

1. Heart rate (HR): Sit down in a relaxed state and start a manual measurement (Settings) → Compare it to a medical pulse meter (or count your pulse manually in 1 minute) if the difference is greater. ±5 strokes, reset sensor data: Settings → System system → Sensor data reset.
2. Stepper: Walk exactly 100 steps with your phone in your hand (for comparison). Check the readings in Zepp. If the difference is greater than 10%, calibrate the sensor: Profile → GTR 3 Pro → Steps. → Sizing.
3. SpO₂ (oxygen saturation: Measure the oxygen levels on both hands, the difference between readings should not exceed 2%. If the difference is greater, clean the sensor on the back of the watch with an alcohol napkin.

For maximum accuracy during training:

• 🏃 Wear your watch 2-3 fingers above your wrist (the sensor should fit tightly to your skin).
• 💦 Avoid sweating - moisture distorts the pulsometer readings. Use a sports bracelet.
• 📱 Turn off the energy saving on your phone during exercise so that data syncs in real time.

⚠️ Warning: If the clock is constantly showing a heart rate of 220+ If you hit a min without physical activity, it indicates a sensor malfunction.

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To accurately monitor sleep, wear a watch on your non-working hand (left hand for right-handed, right hand for left-handed) which reduces the number of false positives on the motion sensor.

Sports modes and training: hidden features for advanced users

Amazfit GTR 3 Pro supports 150+ It's a sport mode, but most users only use running and walking, and while it's a watch that has professional features for triathletes, cyclists, and even divers (freediving mode.

How to add hidden sports modes:

1. Open Zepp and go to Profile → GTR 3 Pro → Sport.
2. Click Add Mode and select from the list: 🏊 Swimming in the pool (in a circle) – automatically counts the number of circles. 🚴 Cycling (with power sensor) – connect an external sensor ANT+. ⛷️ Skiing/Snowboarding – tracks downhill speed and altitude. 🧘 Yoga and Pilates – Analyzes the correctness of performing asanas.

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Advanced settings for running:

• 📊 Turn it on. VO₂ Max (in running mode settings) – this will show your oxygen efficiency level.
• 🎯 Activate Goals at Tempo – the clock will vibrate if you stray from your planned speed.
• 🔄 Set up an automatic pause – the workout will pause if you stop (useful for interval workouts).

For cyclists: the watch supports connection to external sensors (cadence, speed, power) by protocol ANT+. To activate this function:

1. Go to Settings. → Connected devices → Add ANT+.
2. Turn on the sensor and wait for pairing (can take up to 30 seconds).
3. In cycling mode, data from the sensor will be displayed on the clock screen in real time.

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To export your workout data to Strava or Google Fit, open your workout history to Zepp, click Export, and select the service you want. iOS 14 is required to sync with Apple Health.+.

Personalization: dials, gestures and quick settings

One of the main advantages of Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is a deep customization of the interface. You can not only change the dials, but also adjust gestures, fast buttons and even the order of the menu.

How to set a custom dial:

1. Open Zepp and go to Profile → GTR 3 Pro → Dials.
2. Select a category: 🎨 Branded - official dials from Amazfit. 🌍 Online – Download from the community (requires registration). 📱 Mine - previously downloaded or created in the editor.

Install

To install dials from third-party developers (for example, from the AmazfitWatchFaces website):

1. Download the dial file (.bin) to your phone.
2. At Zepp, go to Profile. → GTR 3 Pro → Dials → Mine. → Imports.
3. Select the downloaded file and wait for synchronization.

Gesture settings:

The watch supports 4 gestures that can be reassigned:

• 👆 Raising your hand – turning on the screen (you can turn off to save battery).
• 🙌 Double touch – quick to switch to the menu or back.
• 🔄 Wrist rotation – flipping screens (works only in some dials).
• 🤏 Fist clenching – Starting the voice assistant (requires a phone connection).

To change the purpose of gestures, go to Settings → Clock gestures.

Smart Home and Voice Assistant: Integration with Mi Home and Alice

Amazfit GTR 3 Pro can control Xiaomi Mi Home devices (lamps, sockets, robot vacuum cleaners) and work with voice assistants.

Connection to Mi Home:

1. Make sure your Zepp account is linked to Mi Account (you can do this in your profile settings).
2. Open Mi Home and add the watch to the list of devices (Profile) → Settings → Control devices).
3. The watch will feature a new Smart Home section, where all compatible devices will be displayed.

Now you can:

• 💡 Control lighting – turn on/off Yeelight or Philips Hue lamps.
• 🤖 Run a robot vacuum cleaner (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum).
• ☕ Control smart outlets (turn on kettle or coffee maker).

Setting up the voice assistant:

The watch supports Alice (for Russia) and Google Assistant (for international firmware).

1. Go to Settings. → Voice assistant on the clock.
2. Choose Alice (or Google Assistant).
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to link the account.

After setting up, you will be able to:

• 🗣️ Select voice commands from the clock (e.g., “Alice, turn on the light in the living room").
• 📅 Know the weather, create reminders and start timers with voice.
• 🎵 Manage music on your phone (e.g., "Alice, play Imagine Dragons").

⚠️ Warning: If the voice assistant is not responding, check: Connecting the clock to the Internet (via phone); Permissions for Zepp to access the microphone; Region in the settings of the clock (should match the region of the Mi Account).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions