How to connect Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 to the phone: instructions with photos and tips

Why do you need to sync the Mi Band 6?

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 fitness bracelet is not just a pedometer, but a full-fledged assistant for monitoring health, sleep and activity. However, without the correct connection to the smartphone, the device loses 80% of functionality, from notifications about calls to detailed training analytics. Many users face problems already at the interface stage - the bracelet does not find the phone, the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) emits errors, and Bluetooth automatically shuts down.

In this article, you will find the latest connection instructions (for Android and iOS), solutions to common bugs and hidden settings that Xiaomi does not advertise in the official documentation, such as how to tie the bracelet to two phones at the same time or why the Mi Band 6 can “forget” the connection after updating the firmware.

Before you start, make sure your bracelet is at least 20% charged – with a low charge, the pairing process can be interrupted. Also check compatibility: Mi Band 6 works with Android 5.0+ and iOS 10.0+.

Preparation for connection: what to do before pairing

Before you connect the Mi Band 6 to your phone, follow a few critical steps, and ignoring them is the main cause of 60% of errors when you first set up.

• 📱 Update the app: Remove the old Mi Fit version (if installed) and download the fresh Mi Fitness from Google Play or App Store.Old versions don't support Mi Band 6.
• 🔄 Turn on Bluetooth and geolocation: On Android, also activate Permanent Location permission for the app (in your phone settings.
• 🔋 Charging the bracelet: Connect the Mi Band 6 to the charger for 10-15 minutes, even if the indicator shows a charge.
• 🚫 Disable other bracelets: If you already have a Mi Band 5 or a device from another brand (such as the Huawei Band) tied, temporarily remove it from the list of conjugated gadgets in Bluetooth settings.

Pay special attention to the permissions of the application. On Android, after installing Mi Fitness, you can request access to:

• 📁 Storage (for backup of data)
• 📞 Contacts (to display names in notifications)
• 📍 Location (for the purpose of GPS-tracking)
• 🔔 Notifications (to display messages on the bracelet)

On iPhones, some permissions (such as Health access) are requested later, when you first sync.

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If you have Xiaomi or Redmi on MIUI, turn off the dual Bluetooth device feature in the developer settings before connecting. It can conflict with the Mi Band 6.

Step-by-step: how to connect Mi Band 6 to Android

The pairing process on Android takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow the algorithm. Importantly, use the original Mi Fitness app, not third-party alternatives like Notify & Fitness - they do not support all the features of the Mi Band 6.

1. Step 1. Launch Mi Fitness Open the app and sign up (or log in) through your Xiaomi, Google, Facebook or phone number. Without an account, the bracelet won't save data in the cloud.
2. Step 2. Click "Add device" In the upper right corner, tap the + icon and select the Bracelet → Mi Smart Band 6.
3. Step 3. Allow Bluetooth access The app will request Bluetooth enabled and allow device search. Some phones (such as Samsung) may require additional confirmation in the system window.
4. Step 4. Sync the bracelet The Mi Band 6 screen will have a 6-digit code. Compare it to the code in the app and confirm pairing.
5. Step 5: Update your firmware (if necessary) Once connected, the app will prompt you to update the bracelet software. Don't interrupt the process, as this may cause a failure.

If the bracelet is not in the search stage of the device:

• ⚡ Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/turn on notification curtain).
• 🔄 Re-launch the Mi Fitness app.
• 📱 Make sure that Mi Band 6 is not connected to another phone (if so, reset it via Settings). → Reset on the bracelet).

1.The latest update to Mi Fitness is installed

2. Bluetooth and geolocation enabled

3. bracelet charged at least 20%

4. no active connections to other bracelets

5 All requests for the application are permitted-->

Interface with the iPhone: features and nuances

Connecting the Mi Band 6 to the iPhone follows the same algorithm, but there are 3 key differences:

1. Apple blocks background data synchronization, so to update statistics (steps, pulse) you need to open the Mi Fitness application manually.
2. To make the bracelet vibration work when calling and texting, go to Mi Fitness → Notifications and activate all switches in your iPhone settings.
3. GPS-On the iPhone, the bracelet cannot use GPS You'll have to carry your smartphone with you or buy a Mi Band 6. NFC autonomous GPS (not available in all regions).

Instructions for iOS:

1. Download Mi Fitness from the App Store and sign up.
2. Turn on Bluetooth at Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner).
3. In the application, click Profile → Add the device → Mi Smart Band 6.
4. Confirm the code on the bracelet and wait for the synchronization to be completed.
5. In your iPhone settings, allow Mi Fitness to access Notices, Health and Location.

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone 13/14 iOS 16+ You may have a "Disconnected" error. Solution: Go to Settings. → Bluetooth, find Mi Band 6 in the list of devices and tap the icon i → Forget this device. Then re-conjugate the pairing.

Setup of the bracelet after connecting: what to do

After successful pairing, Mi Band 6 requires initial configuration, and if you skip this step, you will lose access to key features:

Pay special attention to time zone settings. Mi Band 6 takes time from your phone by default, but it can get lost when traveling to another country.

1. Open Mi Fitness → Profile → Mi Smart Band 6 → More
2. Select a Time Zone → Synchronize with the phone.
3. If the problem persists, manually set the desired belt in the bracelet settings (Settings → Time).

Why Mi Band 6 is not connected to the phone

Even with the right setup, you can get errors.-5 problems and solutions:

• 🔴 The bracelet is not in Mi Fitness Reason: Conflict with other Bluetooth devices or outdated bracelet firmware. Solution: Remove all mated devices in the phone's Bluetooth settings. Reboot the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds). Update the firmware through Mi Fitness (if available).
• 🔴 Synchronization interrupted Reason: The phone's energy-saving mode blocks background activity of Mi Fitness.Solution: On Android: add Mi Fitness to battery optimization exceptions (Settings) → Battery → On iPhone: Turn off Low Consumption Mode.

The bracelet is connected but does not show notifications

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1. Check the permissions in your phone settings (Applications → Mi Fitness → Notifications).
2. Remove duplicate fitness tracker apps.

If nothing helps, try an alternative way to connect:

1. Connect the bracelet to your phone via the standard Bluetooth menu (without Mi Fitness).
2. After pairing, open Mi Fitness – the application should automatically detect the bracelet.

⚠️ Note: On Huawei phones with EMUI 11+ Mi Fitness background activity may be blocked. To fix, go to Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Battery and disable Manual Startup Control.

How to connect Mi Band 6 to two phones at the same time

Xiaomi doesn’t officially support multi-connection, but there’s a workaround that works only for Android and requires resetting the bracelet when switching between phones.

Instructions:

1. On the first phone: Connect Mi Band 6 via Mi Fitness as usual. In the bracelet settings (Profile → Mi Smart Band 6 → Additional) enable Visibility for other devices.
2. On the second phone: Install Mi Fitness and log in to the same Xiaomi account. Manually plug the bracelet through the phone's Bluetooth menu (not the app!). Open Mi Fitness - the bracelet must be determined automatically.

Limitations of the method:

• 📵 The pace and pulse data are not synchronized with both phones at the same time, only with the one the bracelet is currently connected to.
• 🔔 Notifications will only be sent to one phone (priority will be given to the last connected phone).
• 🔄 When switching between phones, you need to reconnect the bracelet manually.

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To work with two phones, use the same Xiaomi account on both devices, which will save data in the cloud and avoid conflicts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Mi Band 6