Zepp Life is Xiaomi’s official app, replacing the previously popular Mi Fit, and becoming the single control center for all of the brand’s smartwatches and fitness bracelets. If you’ve recently purchased a gadget from the Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch or Redmi Watch line, it’s a must-have: it’s responsible for synchronizing data, setting up notifications, monitoring health, and even updating firmware. But what exactly does Zepp Life do, how to install it correctly, and why some users have connection problems? In this guide, we’ll go through all the nuances, from basic settings to hidden features that are not mentioned in the instructions.
It’s important to understand that Zepp Life isn’t just a “replacement of Mi Fit with a new name,” but it’s also got a new interface, enhanced health analytics (including stress and sleep quality assessments by healthcare standards), and integration with Google Fit and Apple Health. In addition, some functions, for example, PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence, or SpO2 monitoring, works differently depending on the model of the gadget. S3 maximum - read on.
What is Zepp Life and Why Xiaomi Owners Need It
Zepp Life (formerly known as Mi Fit and Xiaomi Wear) is a mobile application for managing smartwatches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi, Redmi and Amazfit (the latter is a brand partner).
- 🔄 Synchronization of data between the gadget and the smartphone (steps, pulse, sleep, training).
- ⚙️ Set up notifications from calls, messages and applications (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).
- 📊 Health Analytics: Assessment of Stress, Blood Oxygen Levels (SpO₂), heart rate (HRV).
- 🔋 Update the firmware gadget (important for fixing bugs and adding new features).
- 🎯 Personal goals: setting daily activity norms, motion reminders.
Without Zepp Life, your Mi Band fitness bracelet or Xiaomi Watch will work like a pedometer, without detailed statistics, notifications, or fine-tuning.
- 🔊 Change the dial (some models have more than 100 options available).
- 🚫 Disable unnecessary notifications (e.g. from social media).
- 🌙 Activate the "Do Not Disturb" mode for a certain time.
- 🏃 Set up automatic recognition of workouts (walking, running, cycling).
An important nuance: since 2023, Xiaomi has completely switched to Zepp Life, ending support for Mi Fit. This means that new models of gadgets (for example, Mi Band 8 or Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro) work only with Zepp Life - the old versions of Mi Fit do not see them.
What devices are compatible with Zepp Life: the full list
The app supports most Xiaomi smartwatches and bracelets, but there are nuances: Below is the current compatibility table (as of 2026):
| Category | Models. | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness bracelets | Mi Band 8/7/6/5, Redmi Band 2/Pro, Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro | Full support for all functions, including NFC (For the Mi Band 8 NFC). |
| Smart watches | Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, Watch S3/S2, Redmi Watch 4/3 | For the Watch. S3 Advanced health metrics are available (e.g. AFib monitoring). |
| Amazfit (partner of Xiaomi) | Amazfit GTR 4, GTS 4, Bip 5 | You need to register separately with the Zepp App (another account). |
| Old models | Mi Band 4 and earlier, Amazfit Bip S | They work, but without new features (e.g. stress assessments). |
⚠️ Note: If your gadget doesn’t appear in the list of available devices when trying to connect, check it out:
⚠️ Note: Some models (such as the Mi Band 3 or Amazfit Cor) are not officially supported in Zepp Life, but will have to use older versions of the Mi Fit (up to 4.6.0), but this can cause problems with synchronization.
How to install and configure Zepp Life: step-by-step instructions
Installation of the app takes no more than 5 minutes, but there are a few critical points that are often missed:
- Download the application from the official store: 📱 Google Play for Android 🍎 App Store for iOS ⚠️ Note: Some features (such as answering calls through the clock) may be limited due to Apple’s policies.
- Register an account: You can use Xiaomi Account (if you already have one) or create a new account through the use of Xiaomi Account. email/For users from Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan, registration by phone number is available without a telephone number SMS (coded).
- Connect the gadget: Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone. In the application, click Profile → Add a device. Select a model from the list and follow the instructions on the screen.
Bluetooth on your phone|The gadget is charged at least on 50%|The latest version of Zepp Life is installed|Xiaomi account confirmed by email/phone-->
If the gadget is not connected:
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and bracelet/watch.
- 📱 Make sure there is no active phone on the phone. VPN (It can block the connection to Xiaomi servers).
- 🔧 Try resetting the gadget to factory settings (Settings) → About the device → Reset).
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If Zepp Life doesn’t see your Mi Band 8, try turning off battery savings for the app in your Android settings. On iPhone, add Zepp Life to the list of “background work allowed” in Settings. → Mainstream → Content updates.
The main features of Zepp Life: what the application can do
Zepp Life offers more than 20 tools for monitoring health and activity.
1. Health monitoring
- ❤️ Heart rate (HRV): Measured every 5–30 minutes (configured in Profile) → Settings of the device → Pulse frequency).
- 🩺 Blood oxygen levels (SpO₂): Automatic measurement during sleep (available on Mi Band) 7/8 Xiaomi Watch S3).
- 😴 Sleep analysis: Evaluates sleep phases (light, deep, REM), Provides recommendations for improvement.
- 🧠 Stress assessment: Uses pulse and activity data to calculate stress levels (scale from 1 to 100).
2. Fitness and activity
- 🏃 150+ Training regimes: From yoga to swimming (automated recognition is not available on all models).
- 📈 PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence: A unique algorithm that translates activity into health points. Target 100 PAI weekly.
- 🚶 Motion reminders: Vibration if you sit motionless for more than 1 hour.
3.Smart functions
- 🔔 Notifications: Showing incoming calls, messages from messengers (configured in Profile) → Notifications).
- 🔍 Phone search: If the smartphone is lost, you can start the beep from the bracelet.
- 🌓 Automatic change of dial: Depending on the time of day or activity.
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Problems and mistakes of Zepp Life: how to solve
Even the official Xiaomi software isn't bug-free. TOP-5 problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The gadget is not synchronized | Failure of Bluetooth or Xiaomi servers | Reboot your phone and gadget, check the internet |
| No notifications coming. | Permits for Zepp Life are disabled | Go to your phone settings. → Annexes → Zepp Life → Notifications and enable all permissions |
| Bracelet battery goes down fast | Frequent pulse measurements/SpO₂ | Reduce the frequency of measurements in the device settings |
| App flies out | An outdated version | Update Zepp Life in the App Store |
| It's not working. NFC (For the Mi Band 8 NFC) | Unactivated wallet | Add a map to Zepp Life → Wallet (supported by Mir, UnionPay, Mastercard) |
⚠️ Warning: If after updating the firmware of the gadget it stopped turning on (black screen, vibration without reaction), do not panic. This is a known bug of some models (for example, Redmi Watch 3:
⚠️ Warning: Connect the gadget to charging and hold the button (if any) for 20 seconds. If there is no button (like the Mi Band), place it on charging for 1 hour - usually after that it reboots.
Zepp Life vs Mi Fit: What’s the Difference and Should You Move?
Many users still wonder why Xiaomi abandoned Mi Fit in favor of Zepp Life.
- 📱 Interface: Zepp Life has a more modern design with a focus on data visualization (sleep schedules, stress).
- 🩺 Medical metrics: AFib monitoring (to detect atrial fibrillation) and advanced analysis added HRV.
- 🔄 Synchronization: Zepp Life updates data faster and loses connection to the gadget less often.
- 🚫 Some older models (such as Mi Band 3) lost support in Zepp Life.
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If you have a gadget newer than Mi Band 6 (2021), the transition to Zepp Life is a must – Mi Fit no longer receives updates and supports new features.
Should I switch from Mi Fit to Zepp Life?
- ✅ Yes, if you have a new model of gadget (Mi Band). 7/8, Xiaomi Watch S3 etc.).
- ❌ If you are using Mi Band 4 or older, some features may be missing.
The hidden features of Zepp Life, which few people know
The app hides a few “chips” that aren’t obvious at first glance:
- Exporting data to Google Fit/Apple Health: Go to the profile → Settings → Linked accounts and connect the service, and now all your steps, sleep and workout data will be automatically duplicated.
- Mode "Theatre": On some watch models (for example, Xiaomi Watch) S3) You can turn on a mode where the screen does not go out while watching a movie. → Display.
- Voice Assistant: On a microphone watch (e.g. Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro) you can configure a quick call to the voice assistant (Alice, Google Assistant) via Settings → Voice assistant.
- Hidden dials: Some dials (such as those with animations or interactive elements) don't appear in the main list. To see them, click on the dial in the app and pull down, the More button appears.
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If you don’t like standard dials, you can download custom dials through AmazfitWatchFaces (which works for Xiaomi too). → Dials → Add.