Connecting Xiaomi Redmi Band CN to a smartphone: full instruction with error solutions

Introduction: What to Know Before Connecting

The Xiaomi Redmi Band CN fitness bracelet is a budget-friendly device with advanced functionality, but its Chinese version (CN) has a number of features when pairing with smartphones. Unlike the global version, this bracelet is initially focused on the Chinese market, which can create difficulties when connecting to phones with firmware for other regions, the main difference is the requirement of the Chinese Mi Account account and possible restrictions in the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit).

In this article, you will find not only standard connection instructions, but also solutions to typical problems, from the Unable to Connect error to the lack of notifications after pairing. We will also look at alternative ways to connect through third-party applications (for example, Notify & Fitness or Zepp Life) if the official software refuses to work.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Version. Android/iOS: Minimum Requirements – Android 6.0 iOS 12.0.
• 🔋 Bracelet charge: battery level should be at least 20% (at low charge, the connection may be interrupted).
• 🌐 Account Region: If your Mi Account is not registered in China, additional steps will be required.

Step 1: Preparing the bracelet for pairing

Before connecting to the Redmi Band CN phone, you need to activate the device search mode.

1. Charge the bracelet to a minimum of 50% (charging indicator is the flashing symbol of the battery on the screen).
2. Press and hold the touch button on the bracelet screen for 5 seconds until it appears. QR-code.
3. If the screen does not respond, check whether the power saving mode is activated (double pressing the button outputs from it).

⚠️ Warning: If the bracelet was previously paired with another phone, reset to factory settings. → Reset (on the bracelet screen) or hold the 10 seconds button until the vibration and the Mi logo appear.

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Step 2: Install and configure the Mi Fitness app

The official application for the Redmi Band CN is Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit).

• 🤖 Android: Google Play (for global version) or Mi App Store (for Chinese version).
• 🍎 iOS: App Store.

After installation:

1. Open the app and log in through Mi Account. If you don't have an account, register at account.xiaomi.com.
2. Select the region of China in the profile settings (important for the CN-bracelet!).
3. Click "Add device" ("+" icon) in the upper right corner and select Redmi Band from the list.

⚠️ Note: If you add a device with an error called "Unsupported device", it means that your account is linked to another region:

• Change your account region to China in your Mi Account settings (a VPN may be required).
• Use an alternative application (see section below).

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Step 3: Matching the bracelet with your phone via Bluetooth

When the bracelet and the app are ready, follow these steps:

1. In the Mi Fitness app, click Connect and allow access to Bluetooth and notifications.
2. On the bracelet, confirm the pairing by touching the tick on the screen (will appear after scanning).
3. Wait for the synchronization to be completed (the indicator is the green tick in the application and the vibration of the bracelet).

If the bracelet is not present:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on in settings).
• 📵 Remove the bracelet from the list of conjugate devices in your phone’s Bluetooth settings and re-search.
• 🔋 Check the charge: at a battery level below 15%, the bracelet may not appear in the list of devices.

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If the bracelet is connected but permanently disconnected, turn off the power saving mode for the Mi Fitness application in the phone settings (Section "Stop" or "Battery Optimization").

Step 4: Alternative ways to connect (if Mi Fitness is not working)

If the official app refuses to recognize Redmi Band CN, try third-party programs:

• 🔹 Notify & Fitness (Android): Supports most of the bracelet's features, including notifications and sleep monitoring.
• 🔹 Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit for global devices): can work with CN-The post-hand-tied versions.
• 🔹 Mi Band Master (Android/iOS): Alternative with advanced settings, but requires manual input MAC-bracelet.

Instructions for Notify & Fitness:

1. Install the application and provide all the permissions requested.
2. Turn on the Developer Mode on the bracelet: go to Settings → About the bracelet and press 5 times on the firmware version number.
3. In Notify & Fitness, select Connect New Device → Xiaomi Redmi Band and follow the instructions.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party apps may not support the bracelet firmware update, but you will still need a Mi Fitness with a Chinese account.

Step 5: Set up notifications and basic functions

After successful connection, adjust the bracelet to your needs:

• 📱 Notifications: In Mi Fitness, go to Device Profile → Notifications and enable the option "Show notifications." Select applications from which notifications will be duplicated on the bracelet (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram).
• ⏰ Alarm clocks: add up to 10 alarm clocks in the Alarms section. The bracelet supports smart alarm clocks (awakening in the light sleep phase).
• 🏃 Activity tracking: activate automatic recognition of walking, running and sleeping in Settings → Monitoring of activity.

Important: For Android notifications to work properly, you need to turn off battery optimization for the Mi Fitness app and allow it to work in the background. On iOS, additionally check the permissions in Settings → Notifications → Mi Fitness.

If notifications do not arrive:

1. Reset the bracelet (hold the button for 10 seconds).
2. In the phone settings, turn off "charge savings" for Bluetooth.
3. Remove the bracelet from Mi Fitness and re-pair.

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For stable notifications on Android, you need to disable all power saving functions for the Mi Fitness application and Bluetooth module.

Step 6: Update the bracelet firmware (if available)

Redmi Band CN firmware is updated via Mi Fitness to check for updates:

1. Open the application and go to Profile → Your device → Firmware update.
2. If an upgrade is available, plug the bracelet into charging and make sure the battery level is above 50%.
3. Press "Update" and wait until the process is complete (the bracelet will reboot automatically).

⚠️ Warning: Interrupting firmware updates may result in loss of bracelet functionality.If the process is stalled at the Transferring data stage":

• Don't turn off the bracelet from charging.
• Restart the Mi Fitness app.
• If the error persists, reset the bracelet to factory settings.

Up-to-date firmware versions for Redmi Band CN (June 2026):

Solving common problems after connection

Even after successful pairing, users face challenges, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• 🔋 Bracelet discharges quickly: Turn off "Raise your hand to activate the screen" in the bracelet settings. Reduce the brightness of the screen to 2-3 Disable continuous heart rate monitoring (Settings section) → Heart monitoring).
• 📵 Bracelet disconnects from phone: In Bluetooth phone settings, disable Auto Shutdown for Redmi Band. Reinstall Mi Fitness app. Check if antivirus is blocking the connection to the bracelet.
• 🌍 Incorrect language on the bracelet: Change the language in Mi Fitness: Device profile → Display settings → If you don't have the right language, update the bracelet firmware.

If the bracelet has stopped synchronizing data (steps, sleep, pulse), do:

1. Reset the bracelet (hold the button for 10 seconds).
2. In Mi Fitness, remove the device and add it again.
3. Check if the sync is enabled in the background for the application (on Android: Settings → Applications → Mi Fitness → Data → Background data transfer).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi Redmi Band CN