Xiaomi Mi Band Connection to Android: Full Instruction with Problem Solutions

Why sync Mi Band with your phone and what it does

Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets have long since ceased to be just pedometers — they have become full-fledged devices for monitoring health, managing notifications and even contactless payments. But all these features become available only after the correct connection to the smartphone. Without synchronization with an Android device, the bracelet will only show time, number of steps and heart rate in manual mode — and then with restrictions.

Synchronization provides access to:

• 📊 Detailed sleep, activity and heart rate statistics with analytics in the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit).
• 🔔 Notifications about calls, messages and events from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).
• 🔋 Setting alarms and reminders directly from your phone.
• 🔄 Automatic update of the bracelet firmware, which adds new features and corrects errors.

The connection process may vary depending on the bracelet model (Mi Band 6, Mi Band 7, Mi Band 8 or Smart Band Pro) and the Android version. In this article, we will discuss current synchronization methods, typical errors and give tips for optimizing the device.

Requirements for phone and bracelet before connection

Before you start syncing, make sure your hardware meets the minimum requirements, which will save you most of the problems during the setup phase.

Requirements for a smartphone:

• 📱 Android version: no lower than 6.0 Marshmallow (for full operation better 8.0 Oreo and higher).
• 🔄 Bluetooth: version 4.0 LE or newer (check in the phone settings).
• 📶 Internet connection: mandatory for downloading the application and updating the bracelet firmware.
• 📲 Free space: at least 100 MB for Mi Fitness and cache installation.

Bracelet requirements:

• 🔋 Battery charge: at least 20% (at low charge, synchronization may be interrupted).
• 📦 Firmware: the current version of the software (outdated versions may conflict with new smartphones).
• 🔄 Resetting: If the bracelet has already been connected to another phone, reset via Settings → Reset on the device itself.

⚠️ Note: If your phone is released before 2016 Check out Bluetooth support for the year LE Some budget models (e.g. Redmi) 3S or Samsung Galaxy J3 2015) You may not be able to work with Mi Band. 7/8 because of an outdated Bluetooth module.

Step-by-step: how to connect Mi Band to Android

The synchronization process takes no more than 5-10 minutes if you follow the instructions, and we will discuss two options: connecting through the official Mi Fitness app and an alternative way for users who have errors.

Method 1: Using the Mi Fitness app (recommended)

1. Download the app from Google Play (officially called Mi Fitness, formerly Mi Fit). APK-file!
2. Sign up for a Xiaomi account or sign in to an existing one. Without an account, some features (such as sleep history) will be unavailable.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and unlock the bracelet screen (click on the touch button or tap the screen if you have one).
4. In the app, click Profile → Add Device → Bracelet and select your Mi Band model.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen: confirm the pairing on the phone and bracelet (it will show vibration and connection request).
6. Wait for firmware updates (if required). Do not interrupt the process!

Bluetooth on your phone

Bracelet charged at least 20%

Official application Mi Fitness is installed

Reset the bracelet (if it was already in use)-->

Method 2: Through Bluetooth settings (alternative)

If the Mi Fitness app doesn’t recognize the bracelet, try connecting manually:

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone.
2. In the list of available devices, find the Mi Band XX (where the XX is the model) or MIBAND-XXXX.
3. Click on the device and confirm pairing. The confirmation code is usually 0000 or 1234.
4. After connecting, open Mi Fitness – the application should automatically detect the bracelet.

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet doesn't appear in the Bluetooth device list, try rebooting it (press the touch button for 10 seconds) or updating the phone's firmware. Some Samsung and Huawei smartphones require you to turn off power saving for Bluetooth in battery settings.

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If the bracelet doesn’t connect, try disabling VPN or antivirus – they can block the connection to Xiaomi servers.

Set up notifications and basic functions after connecting

Once synchronized successfully, you need to customize the wristband to suit your needs. Most users use the Mi Band to track activity and notifications, but the device has a lot more to do.

How to set up notifications:

1. Open Mi Fitness and go to Profile → Your Device → Notifications.
2. Turn on the Call Notification and Notifications from the apps switch.
3. Select the apps you want to see on your bracelet (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram, Gmail).
4. Set up the Vibration and Screenlighting when you receive new notifications.

Additional features that should be included:

• 🌙 Sleep monitoring: automatically tracks sleep phases (light, deep, REM). Included in Profile → Son.
• 🏃 Activity Auto-Detection: The bracelet recognizes walking, running, or cycling. Adjusted to Profile → Activity.
• 💓 Continuous pulse: Measuring heart rate every 5–30 minutes (affects battery life).
• 🔒 Phone unlock: bracelet can unlock smartphone without entering password (requires Android 8.0)+).

On the Mi Band 7 and later, the sedentary memo is available, which will vibrate if you sit in a seat for longer than 1 hour, which is especially useful for office workers.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right connection, users often face problems, and we've collected the most common bugs and ways to fix them.

If the bracelet is connected, but the data is not synchronized:

1. Check the internet connection on your phone (synchronization goes through the Xiaomi cloud).
2. Update the bracelet firmware in Mi Fitness → Profile → Software Update.
3. Reboot the bracelet (press the button for 10 seconds) and phone.
4. Remove the bracelet from the list of devices in Mi Fitness and connect again.

⚠️ Note: Phones with custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) may not have the "Unlock Bracelet" feature due to security limitations.

How to connect Mi Band to two phones at the same time

Many users want to sync the bracelet to their work and personal phone, and officially the Mi Band only supports a single device binding, but there are workarounds.

Method 1: Notify & Fitness (for advanced users)

This third-party app allows you to connect the bracelet to multiple phones, but requires manual adjustment:

1. Install Notify & Fitness from Google Play.
2. In the application settings, select Connect a new device and follow the instructions.
3. On the main phone, turn off automatic sync in Mi Fitness to avoid conflicts.

Method 2: Alternate connection

If you don’t need constant sync with two phones, you can simply reconnect the bracelet:

1. On the first phone, untie the bracelet in Mi Fitness (Profile → Delete the device).
2. On the second phone, plug the bracelet as a new device.
3. Repeat the process if necessary (the data will be stored in the Xiaomi cloud).

The Smart Band Pro has official multi-connection support, which allows you to pair the bracelet to two phones without third-party apps. In Mi Fitness, select Device Settings → Connect to multiple phones.

How to Reset Mi Band to Factory Settings Before Selling

If you plan to sell or transfer the bracelet to another person, you need to perform a reset, which will delete all data and untie the device from your Xiaomi account.

Method 1: Through the menu of the bracelet

1. On the bracelet, swipe to Settings (usually swipe up or down).
2. Select Reset (icon with wrench or arrow).
3. Confirm the reset by pressing the button (on the Mi Band 6/7/8 you need to hold the screen for 3 seconds).

Method 2: Through the Mi Fitness app

1. Open Mi Fitness and go to Profile → Your Device.
2. Select Untie the device.
3. Confirm the action - the bracelet will automatically reset.

⚠️ Note: After resetting the Mi Band bracelet 7/8 You may need to re-link to your Xiaomi account when you next connect, make sure the new owner knows your username and password (if you are transferring the device within a family), or unbundle your account in Mi Fitness. → Profile → Account management.

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Resetting the bracelet removes all data from the device, but the activity history remains in the Xiaomi cloud. To completely erase the information, manually delete it in the web version of Mi Fitness.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Mi Band