How to connect Xiaomi Mi Band 4C to your phone: full instructions with photos and tips

Why do you need a Mi Band 4C bundle with your phone?

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C fitness bracelet is not just a pedometer, it’s a full-fledged assistant for tracking health and activity. But without a smartphone connection, it only works 30 percent of its capacity. Synchronizing with your phone gives you access to detailed statistics (sleep, pulse, workouts), notifications from messengers, and even control music directly from the wristband.

Many users experience problems when they first connect: the bracelet is not located, the application gives an error, or the data is not synchronized. In this article, we will discuss the unique algorithm for connecting the Mi Band 4C to Android and iPhone, which works even if standard instructions do not help, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors and customize the bracelet to your needs.

What's it gonna take to connect?

Before you start, check if you have everything you need, and without these components, the process may be delayed or not possible.

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+ (updated to the latest version)
• 🔋 Xiaomi Mi Band 4C charge at least 20% (at low charge, the bracelet may not appear in the search)
• 🌐 Stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) for downloading the application
• 📲 Mi Fitness (formerly Zepp Life) is the only app that supports Mi Band. 4C

If you have Android, make sure your phone settings are Bluetooth enabled and geodata allowed (yes, you need it even for a bracelet!) iPhone owners will additionally need to allow notifications for the Mi Fitness app in iOS settings.

How to connect Mi Band 4C to your phone

Follow this algorithm, and the bracelet will connect on the first try, and if a step doesn't work, don't go any further, repeat it or check the error section below.

1. Download it from Google Play (Android) or App Store (iOS).Do not use third-party APKs - they may not support Mi Band 4C or contain viruses.
2. The application will require authorization through Xiaomi Account, Google or Apple ID. If there is no account, create it in advance on the Xiaomi website.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone The bracelet connects to your phone only via Bluetooth 4.2+. On Android, check that the Visible for All mode is enabled (in some firmware this is critical).
4. Add the device to Mi Fitness Click Profile → Add the device → Bracelet → Mi Smart Band 4C. If the model is not on the list, update the application!
5. Sync the bracelet The app will start searching. When the Bluetooth icon appears on the bracelet screen, tap it to confirm the connection.

Bracelet charge >200% |Bluetooth enabled on phone | Mi Fitness app updated | Xiaomi account created and confirmed-->

If the bracelet is not located, try rebooting Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on) or resetting the Mi Band 4C settings (press the touch button for 10 seconds until vibration appears).

Configure notifications and basic functions

Once connected, the bracelet will only show the time and steps, and you have to manually configure all the functions.

There's a nuance to the iPhone: message notifications only come if the Mi Fitness app is running in the background. Closing the app via swipe up will interrupt sync!

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To make the bracelet vibrate at the alarm clock, set Mi Fitness Profile → Alarms → Vibration. The vibration on the Mi Band 4C is stronger than many smartphones – this will help you wake up without sound.

Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Even with the right connection, users face problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

⚠️ Attention! If the bracelet shows the wrong time after you connect, check the time zone in the phone settings. 4C It synchronizes time with your phone, not the internet.

• 🔄 The bracelet is connected, but the data is not synchronized Check if autosynchronization is enabled in Mi Fitness (Profile) → Data synchronization. If not, click Synchronize manually.
• 📵 Mi Band 4C Turns off after a few minutes In the Bluetooth settings of the phone, turn off "Switch off to save charge" (on Android) or "Low Power Mode" (on iOS).
• 🔋 Bracelet discharges quickly after connection Turn off continuous monitoring of heart rate and backlight when lifting your hand – these functions eat up to 40% of the charge per day.

If the bracelet has stopped responding to touch, try resetting it (press the button for 15 seconds) or updating the firmware through Mi Fitness (Profile → Software Update).

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90% of Mi Band 4C connectivity problems are solved by rebooting Bluetooth on your phone or resetting your bracelet.

How to untie the Mi Band 4C from your phone?

If you're selling a bracelet or you want to connect it to another phone, you first need to unplug it from your current account, and you can do this in two ways:

1. Using the Mi Fitness app, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4C → Untie the device. Once confirmed, the bracelet will be reset to factory settings.
2. Through the reset on the bracelet On the bracelet itself, go to Settings → Reset (slide down to the badge) ⚙️). This will remove all data from the device.

⚠️ Attention! After untie, all the training, sleep and heart rate data stored on the bracelet will be deleted. If it's important, export it to Mi Fitness first. → Export of data).

If you connect the bracelet to a new phone, but it still asks for an old account, it means that the reset was incorrect. Repeat the procedure or connect the bracelet to the original phone and untie it through the application.

Compatibility of Mi Band 4C with other devices

The Mi Band 4C officially only supports smartphones, but it can be connected to other gadgets with limitations.

Use the same Mi Fitness app to connect to your tablet, but note that the iPad may not be able to display notifications due to iOS limitations. Android tablets are almost complete except for music management.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band 4C