How to change the language on Xiaomi Wear devices: instructions for all models

Xiaomi’s Mi Wear smartwatches and fitness bracelets (or Xiaomi Wear in newer versions) support multiple interface languages, but the default language is not always the right one. Most often, users encounter Chinese, English or Spanish interfaces after buying a device at international venues or resetting settings. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to change the language on different models, from the budget Mi Band 7 to the flagship Xiaomi Watch S3.

It's important to understand that the process varies depending on the firmware version, the device model, and even the region of purchase. For example, on the Mi Band bracelets before the 6th version, the language changes through the app, and on the Watch 2 Pro, directly in the settings of the watch, we have collected all the working methods for 2026, including bypassing restrictions for devices with Chinese firmware.

What Xiaomi Wear devices support language change

Not all Xiaomi gadgets allow you to change the interface language, here is the current list of models that support this feature:

• 📱 Mi Band 5/6/7/8 — Change through the Mi app Fitness/Zepp Life
• ⌚ Xiaomi Watch S1/S2/S3 — Directly set up in watches (except Chinese versions)
• 🏃 Redmi Watch 2/3 — Limited language support, firmware required
• 💎 Xiaomi Watch 2/2 Pro – full localization, including Russian
• ⚠️ Mi Band 3/4 — Do not support language change at the firmware level, only through third-party firmware

Devices with the NFC prefix in their name (e.g. Mi Band 7 NFC) usually have the same language settings as the base models, except for special versions for the Chinese market (CN in the article), where the language is locked at the firmware level.

Method 1: Change language with Mi Fitness/Zepp Life

This method works for most fitness bracelets (Mi Band 5-8, Redmi Watch) and some smartwatches (Xiaomi Watch S1).

1. Smartphone on Android 6.0+ or iOS 12+
2. Installed Mi Fitness (old name) or Zepp Life (new)
3. The device is connected to a Xiaomi or Zepp account

Instructions:

1. Open the app and go to the Profile → My Devices section.
2. Choose your watch/bracelet from the list.
3. Slap the icon. ⚙️ "Settings of the device".
4. Scroll down to Language (or Language).
5. Select the language you want from the list (e.g. Russian or English).
6. Confirm the change – the device will restart.

Synchronize data from the device|Close the background apps on your phone|Connect to a stable Wi-Fi|Charge the bracelet to 50%+|Turn it off. VPN (It can block Xiaomi servers)-->

If the language is not in the settings:

• 🔄 Update the device firmware through Settings → Update of the PO.
• 📱 Reinstall the Zepp Life app (sometimes cache reset helps).
• 🌐 Check your account region: Chinese accounts (+86) can block language change.

Method 2: Changing the language directly on a smartwatch

On the Xiaomi Watch S2/S3, Watch 2 Pro and some other models, the language changes in the device itself.

1. Swipe your finger from the bottom up on the watch screen to open the menu.
2. Find the icon. ⚙️ Settings (or Settings).
3. Go to System → Language & Input (System → Language & Input).
4. Choose the language you want from the list. If you don't have Russian, try English (United States).
5. Confirm the choice - the clock will reset.

On the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, the path may be different:

Settings → General → Language and region → Device language

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If after changing the language on the watch Xiaomi Watch S3 lost some features (for example, voice assistant), go back to English and update the firmware through Settings → System Update.

Features for devices with Chinese firmware

Gadgets purchased on AliExpress, Gearbest or in Chinese stores often have firmware with a limited set of languages.

• 📛 Inscriptions. CN at the end of the article (for example, M2229B1 CN)
• 🇨🇳 Cyrillic is not included in the list of languages
• 🔒 It is impossible to change the region in the settings

Solutions for Chinese firmware:

⚠️ Attention: On the Mi Band 3/4 and early versions of Amazfit Bip, changing the language through firmware can result in loss of pedometer and pulsemeter functions. → Backup).

Step-by-step instructions for Mi Band 7/8 (if the language does not change)

If there is no language change option in the Zepp Life app, follow these steps:

1. Delete the device from your account: Profile → My devices. → [Your bracelet] → ⋮ → Remove the device
2. Reset the bracelet: Press the button (or touch zone) for 10 seconds.
3. Reset bracelet settings: On bracelet: Settings → System → Data reset
4. Connect the bracelet again via Zepp Life, selecting Europe or Russia region when setting up.
5. After synchronization, check for the language in the settings.

If the language never came up,

• 📌 Install the old version of the Mi Fitness app 4.6.0 (before rebranding on Zepp).
• 🔌 Connect the bracelet to another smartphone with a clean Android 10/11 (shellless MIUI, EMUI).
• 🔄 Update the bracelet firmware manually through Settings → Update of the PO → Verification of updates.

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On Mi Band 8 with firmware 1.0.12.0+, the language automatically adjusts to the region of the Zepp account. If you chose Russia when registering, but the interface remained in English, check the localization settings in the account itself (Section Profile → Account Settings → Region).

Problems with changing language

Sometimes, when you change your language, you get bugs, and here are the typical problems and solutions.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Watch S3 After changing the language to Russian, support for voice assistant Xiao may disappear AI. To return the feature, switch back to English, update the firmware, and then select Russian again.+.

Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If the standard methods do not work, you can try:

• 🖥️ PC firmware: Use Mi Band Tools (for Mi Band) or Amazfit Tools (for Xiaomi Watch). ADB-debugging and drivers.
• 📱 Changing the region through VPN: Connect to servers in Germany or the United States VPN, Then check the firmware updates.
• 🔧 Manual Firmware Download: Download global firmware (.fw file) for your model from the forum XDA Developers and go through Mi Fit.

For firmware through ADB, do:

adb devices


adb shell




am start -n com.xiaomi.wearable/com.xiaomi.wearable.settings.MainSettingsActivity

Warnings:

• ⚠️ Unofficial firmware deprives of warranties and can lead to loss of functions NFC sensory.
• ⚠️ Redmi Watch 3 firmware through Amazfit Tools works only on 1.0.70 software versions+.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the language to Xiaomi Wear