Xiaomi Mi Band 4: how to connect to the phone in 5 minutes - instructions with pictures and tips

Why you need Mi Band 4 and how to connect it

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular activity-tracking gadgets years after its release, with its main advantages being a precise pedometer, sleep monitoring, and 20-day autonomy on a single charge, but for all functions to work, the bracelet must be properly tucked into a smartphone.

Many users experience problems when connecting for the first time: the device is not on the Bluetooth list, the application gives an error or the bracelet shuts down after a few minutes. In this article, we will analyze the step-by-step instructions for Android and iOS, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors. We will pay special attention to compatibility with modern versions of operating systems (Android). 13/14 iOS 16/17), The official support of the Mi Band 4 It is already gone, but the gadget still works.

What you need to connect to Mi Band 4

Before you start pairing, make sure you have everything you need:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 5.0+ or iOS 9.0+ (But better newer versions)
• 🔋 Charged Mi Band 4 (minimum 20% battery, otherwise the process may be interrupted)
• 📲 Official Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) or alternatives (Notify & Fitness, Zepp Life)
• 🔄 Bluetooth 4.0 enabled+ on the phone and permission to geolocate (mandatory for iOS!)

If you have a Chinese version of the bracelet (with the CN on the box), you may need to change the region in the app or use the Mi Home for initial setup.

Step 1: Install and configure the Mi Fitness app

The official Mi Band 4 app is called Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit).

• 🤖 For Android: Google Play or AppGallery
• 🍎 For iOS: App Store

After installation:

1. Open the app and register (you can use Xiaomi Account, Google, Facebook or Apple ID).
2. Choose the region of Russia (if your bracelet is for the European market) or China (for the European market). CN-version).
3. Allow all requests: notifications, geolocation access (critical for iOS!), contacts (for calls).

Charging the bracelet to 50%+

Installation of Mi Fitness

Account registration

Allowance of all application requests

Turning Bluetooth on on your phone-->

If you have a Chinese version of the Mi Band 4, go to Profile → Settings → Region and select China after registration.

Step 2: Finding and pairing the bracelet with the phone

Now, let’s move on to the connection itself:

1. Turn on the Mi Band 4 by clicking the touch button below the screen. Wait for the Mi logo to appear.
2. In the Mi Fitness app, click Add Device (the + icon in the upper right corner).
3. Choose from the Mi Smart Band 4 list (not to be confused with the Mi Band 5/6/7!).
4. Press Hide and wait for the phone to find the bracelet. The Mi Band 4 will have a 4-digit code on the screen, and you can confirm it in the app.

If the bracelet is not present:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (Settings) → Bluetooth → Off./On.).
• 📱 Make sure that the Mi Band 4 is not connected to another device (reset it via bracelet settings). → Shut down).
• 🔋 Check the bracelet’s charge – with a low battery level, it may not appear on the list.

Step 3: Initial setup of Mi Band 4 after connecting

After successful pairing, the application will offer to configure the main parameters:

Tip: In the Display section, you can adjust your hand to activate the screen — this is convenient, but slightly reduces the autonomy time. Also, the dial is selected here (you can download them additionally to More → Dials).

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If the bracelet shows the wrong time after you connect, manually sync it: Device Profile → Sync the time.

Step 4: Set up notifications and additional features

Mi Band 4 can show notifications from messengers, calls and even control music.

1. In the app, go to Device Profile → Notifications.
2. Turn on the Display Notifications switch.
3. Select the applications that alerts you want to see on the bracelet (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, etc.).
4. For calls, turn on the Vibration option when you call.

Additional chips:

• 🎵 Music management: you can switch tracks directly from the bracelet (set up in Profile) → Music).
• 🔍 Phone search: if you lost your smartphone, click on the phone icon in the bracelet menu - it will start ringing.
• 🏃 Training: In Profile → Exercise can be added activities (running, cycling, swimming).

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On iPhone, notifications may be delayed due to iOS restrictions. To reduce lag, turn on Settings → Mi Fitness → Background update in your iPhone settings.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after a successful connection, there may be failures.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet turns off on its own, check the power saving settings on your phone. → Battery → Battery Optimization Add Mi Fitness to Exceptions. On iOS, Turn Off Low Charge in Battery Settings.

If the Mi Band 4 is not updated, try:

1. Reconnect the bracelet to the phone.
2. Delete the app cache (Phone Settings → Applications → Mi Fitness → Memory → Clear the cache).
3. Use alternative software such as Notify & Fitness for Mi Band (available on Google Play).

Alternative apps for Mi Band 4 (if Mi Fitness doesn't work)

The official Mi Fitness app may or may not support older versions of Android/iOS. In this case, third-party software will help:

• 📱 Notify & Fitness for Mi Band - supports all features, including custom dials and advanced notifications.
• 🍏 Mi Band Master (iOS only) - an alternative with better synchronization.
• 🔧 Tools & Mi Band – for advanced users (vibration settings, data export).

Warning: Third-party apps may require more permissions than the official one.Do not install them from unverified sources (Google Play/App Store only).

⚠️ Warning: When using alternative applications, reset the bracelet to factory settings (Bracelet settings) → Resetting, otherwise conflicts with data may arise.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi Mi Band 4