Xiaomi Redmi Band Black: How to connect to your phone in 5 minutes

Why connect Redmi Band Black to a smartphone?

The Xiaomi Redmi Band Black fitness bracelet is not just a step-tracking accessory, but a full-fledged health-care assistant. But without synchronization with your smartphone, it's limited: you can't get notifications, analyze sleep data, or update your firmware. Connecting to your phone unlocks the full potential of your device, from heart rate monitoring to music control right from your wristband screen.

Many users have difficulty connecting for the first time: the bracelet is not detected by the phone, the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) does not see the device, or the synchronization process ends in error. In this article, we will discuss all the ways of connecting, from the standard procedure to solving typical problems.

If you have just unpacked the bracelet or dropped it to factory settings, start by checking the battery charge – the device must be charged at least 20%, otherwise the connection may be interrupted during the synchronization stage. Also make sure that Bluetooth and Geolocation are on the phone (they are required to find the device).

Preparing for connection: what to do before synchronization

Before you start connecting, follow a few mandatory steps that will save you most of the errors and speed up the setup process.

• 📱 Update your operating system on your smartphone. On Android, check the version in Settings. → The phone. → System Update. For iOS, go to Settings → Mainstream → Update of the PO.
• 🔄 Remove old Mi Fit or Zepp Life apps (if they were installed earlier) and they may conflict with the new bracelet software.
• 🔋 Charge the bracelet to 50% or more. Use the original cable - unoriginal chargers can damage the battery.
• 📲 Download the current app. For Redmi Band Black, the official software is Mi Fitness (available on Google Play and App Store).

Pay special attention to the application permissions. Once installed, Mi Fitness will request access to:

• 📍 Geolocation (to search for a Bluetooth bracelet);
• 📁 Storage (to store training data);
• 🔔 Notifications (to display incoming calls and messages on the bracelet).

⚠️ Note: If you use an iPhone, enable Bluetooth access for the Mi Fitness app in your privacy settings (Settings) → Confidentiality → Without it, the bracelet will not be able to connect.

How to connect Redmi Band Black to your phone

Now, to the process of the connection, follow the instructions in order, and that ensures that you synchronize successfully the first time.

Step 1: Turning on the bracelet

If the bracelet is new, it should automatically turn on after charging. If the device has been used before, follow the following steps:

1. Press and hold the touch button under the screen for 5 seconds until the Redmi logo appears.
2. Wait for the main screen to load. If the bracelet doesn't respond, plug it into charging for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2: Launching the Mi Fitness app

Open the app and sign in through your Xiaomi account (if not, sign up).

1. Click on the Profile icon (in the lower right corner).
2. Select Add Device.
3. In the list, find the Redmi Band (or Redmi Band Pro) and tap it.

Step 3: Synchronization over Bluetooth

The app will suggest turning on Bluetooth and starting to search for the device.

• 🔍 Wait until your bracelet appears on the list (the name will contain Mi Band or Redmi Band).
• 🔗 Put it on the tap to connect if you want it. PIN-Type 0000 or 1234 (standard codes for Xiaomi).
• ✅ Confirm the pairing on the phone and on the bracelet (on the screen of the bracelet will appear a tick or the inscription Pair).

Bracelet on and charged |Bluetooth on phone active |Mi Fitness app updated |Device found in list available |Confirmed pairing on both devices-->

If the bracelet is not listed, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off and on again).
• 📱 Re-launch the Mi Fitness app.
• 🔋 Connect the bracelet to charging for 1-2 minutes, then turn off and repeat the search.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 12+ You may need additional permission to get the exact location for Mi Fitness, without it, the bracelet won't be able to connect. → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Permits → Location and select Exact Location.

Setup of the bracelet after connecting: what to do next

Once synchronized successfully, the app will prompt you to perform the initial setup, and here you can:

• 👤 Create a user profile (specify gender, age, weight – this is necessary for accurate calorie and step calculation).
• 🔔 Set up notifications (select which apps will send alerts to the bracelet).
• ⏰ Activate alarm clocks and reminders of inactivity.
• 💓 Turn on heart rate monitoring (constant or scheduled).

Pay special attention to the Display and brightness section of the bracelet settings.

• 🌓 Adjust the automatic brightness of the screen;
• ⏱ Set the time of illumination (from 5 to 15 seconds);
• 🔄 Change the order of the screens (weather, steps, pulse, etc.).

If you want to use the bracelet for purchases (if the model supports NFC), go to Settings → Payments and link your bank card. Please note: the feature is only available in certain regions and requires a separate setup in the banking application.

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If the bracelet doesn't vibrate at notifications, check the phone's audio settings: some manufacturers (such as Samsung or Huawei) block the background activity of apps to save battery. add Mi Fitness to the exception list.

Firmware Update: Why It Matters and How to Do It

After connecting the bracelet, it is recommended to update its firmware, this will fix possible errors, add new features and improve stability, the update process takes 5-10 minutes and takes place automatically.

To update the software:

1. Open Mi Fitness and go to Profile → Redmi Band → Firmware Update.
2. If a new version is available, click Update.
3. Wait for the file to load (a stable internet connection is required).
4. Confirm the installation on the bracelet (the progress bar will appear on the screen).

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the upgrade process or turn off Bluetooth. If the bracelet runs out during firmware, it may stop turning on. The minimum charge level for the upgrade is 50%.

After the upgrade, the bracelet will reboot automatically. If the new firmware is not installed, try:

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (hold the button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Reinstall the Mi Fitness app.
• 🌐 Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes the update is blocked by corporate networks).

Problem Solving: Bracelet is not connected – what to do?

Even with the right actions, the connection can end up in error. Let's look at the typical problems and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The bracelet is not on the list of devices

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Battery discharge – charge the bracelet to at least 30%.
• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal – bring the phone closer to the bracelet (up to 1 meter away).
• 🔄 Conflict with other devices – disconnect from the phone other gadgets (earphones, smart watches).
• 📱 Older version of the OS – update your smartphone to the latest version.

Problem 2: The app gives an error "Unable to connect"

This is most often related to:

• 🔒 Block Permissions – Check that Mi Fitness has access to Bluetooth, Location and Notifications.
• 🛡 Antivirus or firewall – temporarily disable them and reconnect.
• 📡 Regional restrictions – if you are in a country where Xiaomi is not officially represented, try changing your account region to China or India.

Problem 3: The bracelet is connected, but the data is not synchronized

Try the following actions:

1. In the Mi Fitness app, go to Profile → Redmi Band → Sync data and manually click.
2. Turn off and turn on Bluetooth on your phone again.
3. Remove the bracelet from the list of devices in Mi Fitness and connect again.

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If none of these methods worked, reset the bracelet to factory settings: go to Profile → Redmi Band → Untie the device, then hold the button for 20 seconds on the bracelet until the Redmi logo appears.

Compatibility with other devices: can I connect to an iPhone, iPad or PC?

Xiaomi Redmi Band Black officially supports the connection to:

• 📱 Android 6.0 and higher;
• 🍎 iOS 10.0 and higher (iPhone, iPad).

Connecting to a PC or Mac is not directly possible – the bracelet does not have drivers for desktop OSes. However, you can use Android emulators (such as BlueStacks) to install Mi Fitness and sync data.

1. Install an emulator and log in to your Google account.
2. Download Mi Fitness via Google Play in the emulator.
3. Connect a Bluetooth adapter to your PC (if you don’t have one, use USB-Bluetoothdongle).
4. Run synchronization through the emulator.

For the iPad, the connection process is identical to the iPhone, but note that some features (such as notifications) may not work smoothly due to iOS limitations. Also on the iPad, the bracelet will appear on the device list as the Mi Band, not the Redmi Band - this is normal.

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