How to connect Xiaomi Mi Band 5 to a smartphone: full instructions with photos and tips

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular gadgets for tracking activity even years after its release. Its main trump cards are an accurate pulsemeter, 11 sports modes, 14-day autonomy and bright bright brightness. AMOLED-But before you use it for the first time, many people are faced with the question of how to connect the bracelet to the phone so that all the functions work smoothly?

In this article, you will find the 2026 manual on pairing the Mi Band 5 with Android and iOS devices, as well as solving typical problems from the “Cannot Find Device” error to notification problems. We took into account all the nuances of the latest versions of the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) and the features of working with different bracelet firmware.

If you’ve just unpacked the bracelet or decided to reconfigure it after resetting, follow our recommendations, which will help you avoid common mistakes and save time. And for power users, we have prepared hidden customization chips that few people know about (see the section “Additional features”).

1.Preparation for connection: what to do before pairing

Before you start setting up, make sure you follow all the preliminary steps, which will save you 80% of potential connection issues.

Requirements for a smartphone:

• 📱 Android 5.0 or newer / iOS 10.0 or newer
• 🔋 Charging the phone battery at least 30%
• 📶 Stable Internet connection (for downloading applications and updates)
• 🔄 Bluetooth 4.2 enabled or newer

Bracelet requirements:

• 🔋 Charge at least 50% (at a discharge below 20%, the pairing may be interrupted)
• 🔄 The bracelet should be in standby mode (not in the settings menu)
• 📦 Removed protective films from charging contacts (if the bracelet is new)

Install the Mi Fitness app (App) Store/Google Play)

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone

Charge the Mi Band 5 to at least 50%

Make sure the bracelet is not connected to another device

Sign out of your Mi Account on your old phone (if you have used the bracelet before)-->

Pay special attention to account compatibility. If you have previously used the bracelet on another phone, be sure to log out of your Xiaomi account on the old device. Otherwise, the new connection will be blocked due to the link to the previous gadget.

⚠️ Warning: If you bought a Mi Band 5 b/w, reset it to factory settings. To do this, press the touch button for 10 seconds until the vibration and the Mi logo appear.

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Fitness application

The official bracelet management app is called Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit), which can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. Avoid third-party sources - they may contain outdated versions or malicious code.

Step-by-step installation:

1. Download Mi Fitness at the link: 📱 Android 🍎 iOS

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• 📍 Geolocations (for tracking jogging)
• 📱 Notifications (for synchronization of messages)
• 🏃 Physical activity (to collect data from sensors)

After authorization, the app will suggest adding a new device. If this does not happen, click on the icon. + in the upper right corner and select the bracelet → Mi Smart Band 5.

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If the app doesn’t find the bracelet, try restarting Bluetooth on your phone or rebooting the Mi Band 5 itself (press the button for 5 seconds).

An important nuance for iOS users: In the settings of the iPhone go to Settings → Bluetooth and make sure that the Mi Band 5 is displayed in the list of devices. If it is not, try reconnecting by holding the bracelet closer to the phone (5-10 cm away).

3. Step-by-step connection of Mi Band 5 to the phone

Now, to the process of pairing, follow the instructions carefully, the order of action is important.

Step 1: Activate the bracelet pairing mode

• 🔄 Make sure the bracelet is on (click on the touch button – the screen should light up).
• 📱 In the Mi Fitness app, click Add Device → Mi Smart Band 5.
• 🔍 You'll see a device search request on your phone screen, and you'll wait for the Mi Band to appear on the list. 5_XXXX (where XXXX — unique).
• 👆 Click on the bracelet name in the list.

Step 2: Confirmation of connection

• 📲 On the screen of the phone will appear 6-digit confirmation code.
• 🔢 On the bracelet, swipe up from the main screen to open the menu.
• 🔍 Find the Connect (or Pair) item and select it.
• ✅ Compare the code on your bracelet and phone – if they match, click Confirm on both devices.

Step 3: Update the firmware (if necessary)

Once you've successfully connected, the app will suggest you update the bracelet firmware. Don't miss this step, because the fresh firmware fixes synchronization errors and adds new features. It'll take 3-5 minutes, don't interrupt it!

After the update, the bracelet will automatically restart. Wait until the main menu appears on the screen.

4.Configure the main functions after connection

Now that the bracelet is paired with the phone, you can customize it to your needs, and let's look at the key parameters that Configure costs right after you plug in.

1. Personal data

Go to Profile. → My devices. → Mi Smart Band 5 → Personal information and provide:

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• 📏 Growth
• ⚖️ Weight.
• 🎂 Date of birth

This data is used to calculate calories, steps, and activity recommendations.

Notifications

To receive alerts about calls and messages:

1. In the app, go to Mi Smart Band 5 → Notifications.
2. Turn on the Call Notification switch.
3. Select the applications you want to see on your bracelet (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS).
4. Set up the Vibration and Screenlighting when you receive new notifications.

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For Android: To keep notifications stable, give Mi Fitness permission to Autostart and Run in the background in your phone settings, and this will prevent communication from breaking with the bracelet.

3. Display of time and date

If the bracelet is not showing the time correctly:

1. Open Mi Fitness. → Mi Smart Band 5 → Additional settings → Time and date.
2. Enable the option of time synchronization.
3. Choose the 24-hour or 12-hour format.

Setting alarm clocks

Mi Band 5 supports up to 10 alarm clocks to add a new one:

1. Go to Mi Smart Band 5 → Alarm clocks.
2. Press Add an alarm clock.
3. Set the time, days of the week and the type of vibration.
4. Activate the Smart Alarm (will wake you up in the light sleep phase 30 minutes before the set time).

5. Solving common connection problems

Even with the right setup, users sometimes encounter errors. TOP-5 problems and ways of solving them.

If none of these methods worked, try a complete reset of the bracelet:

1. Open on the bracelet Settings → About the device → Resetting settings.
2. Confirm the action by clicking the tick.
3. Reconnect the bracelet as if it were a new device.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting all data from the bracelet (steps, pulse, sleep history) will be deleted. If you care about statistics, first sync it with the Mi Fitness app.

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6. Additional features: hidden chips Mi Band 5

Many users use the bracelet only to track steps and time, but the Mi Band 5 has a lot more to do with it. Here are 5 little-known features that will make your interaction with the gadget more convenient:

1. Music management

From the bracelet, you can switch tracks and adjust the volume on the phone:

• 🎵 Turn on the player on your phone (such as Spotify or YouTube Music).
• 🔄 On the bracelet, swipe down from the main screen.
• 🎶 Select Music and control playback.

2. Phone search

If you lose your smartphone, the bracelet will help you find it:

• 🔍 On the bracelet, open the menu and select Phone Search.
• 📢 The phone will emit a loud beep (even if it is silent).

3. Quick responses to messages (Android)

On Android, you can configure template responses to SMS and messengers:

• 📱 Mi Fitness is the Mi Smart Band 5. → Notifications → Quick answers.
• ✏️ Add up to 10 templates (e.g., “I’ll call you later,” “I’m busy right now").
• 💬 When receiving a message on the bracelet, swipe to the left and select the ready answer.

4.Do not disturb mode

Turns off all notifications and alarms for a given period:

• 🔕 On the bracelet: Settings → Don't disturb.
• ⏰ Select the time or activate the mode manually.

5. Measurement of stress levels

Mi Band 5 can analyze stress levels by heart rate variability.

• 🧘 In the bracelet menu, select Stress.
• 📊 Hold your hand still for 2-3 minutes for accurate measurement.
• 😌 When high stress levels are present, the bracelet will offer breathing exercises.

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To activate all hidden features, make sure you have the latest firmware bracelet installed. Check for updates in Mi Fitness → Mi Smart Band 5 → Firmware update.

7 How to connect Mi Band 5 to a second phone

If you want to use a multi-device bracelet (such as a work phone and a personal phone), follow this instruction:

Method 1: Alternate connection

The Mi Band 5 can only be tied to one phone at a time, but you can switch quickly.

1. On the first phone, open Mi Fitness and remove the bracelet from the list of devices (Profile) → My devices. → Delete).
2. On the second phone, log in to the same Xiaomi account and reconnect the bracelet.
3. If necessary, repeat the process in reverse order.

Method 2: Using one account on two phones

If both phones are authorized under the same Xiaomi account:

• 📱 On the second phone, open Mi Fitness.
• 🔄 The bracelet will automatically appear in the list of devices (if it is nearby).
• ⚠️ Notifications will be duplicated on both phones.

⚠️ Attention: When you frequently reconnect the bracelet to different phones, the data synchronization may be lost. To avoid statistical losses, always manually sync your Mi Fitness before switching.

If you need to use a dual-phone bracelet at all times (like Android and iPhone), consider buying a second bracelet or using data sync services like Google Fit or Apple Health.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Mi Band 5