Original Xiaomi scales or fake? 7 ways to check with photos and instructions

Xiaomi scales have long been a hit among smart tech thanks to accuracy, synchronization with Mi Fit and affordable price. But the brand’s popularity has spawned a wave of fakes – from rough copies to near-perfect replicas that are difficult to distinguish without knowing the nuances. According to XiaomiToday, up to 30% of the scales on the market are counterfeit, and their purchase threatens not only inaccurate readings, but also health risks (for example, due to poor-quality bioimpedance sensors).

In this article, we’ve looked at 12 Xiaomi scales (from Mi Smart Scale 1 to Mi Body Composition Scale 2), compared them with 5 popular fakes, and identified key differences, with a focus on hidden authenticity markers that don’t even copy the most skilled counterfeiters.

1. Packaging check: 5 parts that don't copy fakes

The box is the first and most obvious indicator of the original. Counterfeit scales often come in packages with blurry fonts, crooked seams or color mismatches.

• 📦 Material box: original - matte cardboard high density (280-320 d/m2) with embossed logo Mi. Counterfeit use glossy or thin cardboard, which shines in the light.
• 🔍 Barcode and QR-code: on the original packaging QR leads to the official website mi.com, and the barcode corresponds to the model (check through Barcode). LT). The fakes. QR Often leads to aliexpress.com or non-existent pages.
• 📏 Box sizes: original scales Mi Smart Scale 2 boxed 28×28×3 see the deviation more than 5 mm is a sign of forgery.
• 🖋️ Text on packaging: original Chinese, English and Russian (for official deliveries to Russia) forgeries often contain errors in translation, such as "Smart Weighing Scale" instead of "Smart Scale".
• 🔑 Serial number: at the bottom of the box of the original scales is marked unique SN (12-14 The number on the device itself is often duplicated or missing in counterfeits.

Pay special attention to the holographic sticker on the box. The original Xiaomi scales have:

• 🌈 Rainbow effect when changing the viewing angle.
• 🔢 Serial number that matches the number on the device.
• 📱 QR-code that, when scanned, opens the authentication page on the mi.com/verify.

⚠️ Attention: Fakes of the last batch copy holograms, but their stickers are easily unsticked - the original it is destroyed when you try to remove the holograms.

External inspection of the scales: what should alert

Even if the package looks perfect, check the device itself.

• 🔲 Shape and Weight: Original Mi Smart Scale 2 flat-weight 1.8 kg, have rounded corners radius 3 Mmm, counterfeiting is easier (1.5-1.7 kg) and with sharp angles.
• 🎨 Color and coating: original matte white or black coating with soft to the touch top glass. Counterfeit uses glossy glass (slippery) or plastic with noticeable seams.
• 🔋 Indicators and buttons: the original button is recessed in the case and works with a slight click. For fakes, it often dangles or requires a strong press.
• 📏 Sizes: The original scales have thickness 2.5 See forgeries thinner (2.0-2.3 cm or thicker (2.7+ (cm) due to cheap sensors.

Pay attention to footrests:

• 🦶 The original they are made of silicone with anti-slip effect and have the Mi logo.
• 🚫 Counterfeits are rubber or plastic, often without a logo, with rough edges.

Verification by serial number and QR-code

The most reliable way is to check through official Xiaomi services (SN) and QR-The code must match the data in the system.

Step 1. Find the serial number:

• 📱 On the box (bottom or side).
• 🔢 On the device itself (under the battery compartment or on the sticker below).
• 📄 In the warranty card (if attached).

Step 2. Check through official services:

1. Open the site mi.com/global/verify.
2. Enter the serial number (SN) or scan. QR-box-code.
3. The system must show the model of the device, the date of production and the status of the "Authentic Product".

Step 3. Check through the Mi Fit app:

1. Install the official Mi Fit (iOS) or Google Play (Android) app.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Add a new device. → "Libra" → scan QR-box-code.
4. If the scales are connected without errors and display the correct data, this is the original.

⚠️ Note: Fakes of the latest versions can simulate connecting to Mi Fit, but they give errors when synchronizing data or show knowingly incorrect parameters (for example, fat percentage 0% or weight with an accuracy of 10 grams).

4. Test of work: how scales behave when used

Xiaomi's original scales have unique measurement algorithms that are difficult to replicate.

• ⚖️ Accuracy test: Put weights of a known weight on the scale (for example, 1 The original will show 1.00 kilogramme ±10 Fakes often spread out across the board. ±50-100 s.
• 🔄 Repeatability test: Weigh down 5 It's a time without going off the scales, and the original will show the same result. 100-300 s.
• 🧲 Bioimpedance test: The original Mi Body Composition Scale 2 scale measures 13 parameters (weight, BMI, fat, muscle, water, etc.) Counterfeiting often only shows weight or gives absurd values (for example, 0% fat at 100 kg weight).
• 🔋 Battery Test: The original is from 4 battery AAA before 12 Forgeries are discharged in months. 1-2 months or require recharging (although the original scales do not have a battery!).

How to check the bioimpedance analysis:

1. Weigh yourself barefoot on dry feet.
2. Compare the results with the data of a professional body composition analyzer (if possible).
3. Pay attention to the logicality of the values: 💧 The percentage of water in the body should be 45-65%. 💪 Percentage of muscle — 25-40% male, 20-35% female. 🦴 Bone mass — 2-5 kg (cannot be) 0.1 kilogram 10 kilogram).

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If the scales show weight to within 1 gram (e.g. 72.345 kg) is 100% fake. Xiaomi's original scales have a 50 or 100 gram step.

5. Verification through firmware and firmware

The original Xiaomi scales work only with official software and have unique firmware. Here's how to check it:

Step 1. Install the latest version of Mi Fit:

• 📱 For Android: Google Play.
• 🍎 For iOS: App Store.

Step 2. Put the scales on.

1. Open Mi Fit. → "Profile" → "Add the device".

Step 3. Check the firmware version:

1. In Mi Fit, go to the weight settings.
2. Find the "firmware version" item. The original version has a format. X.X.X_XXXX (for example, 1.2.3_0012).
3. Fakes often have a firmware look V1.0 or does not display the version at all.

Step 4. Check through Mi Home:

• Install the Mi Home app.
• Try adding scales as a new device. The original will be automatically determined, the fake will not.

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If the scales connect to the Mi Fit but don't show up in the Mi Home, it's a fake. Xiaomi's original devices are supported by both apps.

6 Where to buy so as not to run into a fake

Even if you know all the signs of the original, the risk of buying a fake remains.

• 🏬 Official Xiaomi Store: mi.com/ru (Delivery from China or local warehouses).
• 🛒 Authorized resellers: 🇷🇺 Russia: Xiaomi Shop, M.Video, Eldorado. 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Mi Store Ukraine, Allo. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: Mi Store KZ, Sulpak.
• 🌍 International sites with buyer protection: 🛡️ Amazon (seller of Xiaomi Official Store"). 🛡️ AliExpress (only for sellers with a rating of 98%+ And the "Top Brand" badge").

Red flags when buying:

• 🚩 Price below market average per 20%+. The original scales of the Mi Smart Scale 2 They can't cost less 1500-2000 ₽ (depending on the region).
• 🚩 Lack of a warranty card or checklist in the set.
• 🚩 The seller offers "alternative firmware" or "russification".
• 🚩 The description is “100% as original” or “high quality replica".

⚠️ Attention: On Avito, OLX And like sites, 80 percent of Xiaomi weights are fakes. Buy only from trusted sellers with a history of reviews.

7 What to do if you have already bought a fake

If after checking it turned out that your scales are fake, act according to the algorithm:

Step 1: Gather evidence:

• 📸 Take a picture of the packaging, serial number, device.
• 📹 Shoot video with tests (inaccurate readings, connection errors).
• 📑 Save checks, screens of correspondence with the seller.

Step 2. Contact the seller:

• 📧 Write a claim demanding the return of money or replace the goods.
• 🔗 Attach evidence (photo, video, test results) SN).
• 💰 Please provide details for return.

Step 3: Contact the site (if you bought online):

• 🛒 On AliExpress: Open a dispute through My Orders" → "Get the money back".
• 🛒 On Amazon: Request a refund under Your Orders".
• 🛒 Nana Wildberries/Ozon: Apply for a refund through the “Personal Account".

Step 4: If the seller refuses:

• 📝 Write a complaint in support of the site with evidence.
• 🏛️ In Russia: file a complaint with Rospotrebnadzor or FSRAR (if you bought through social networks).
• 🌍 In other countries: contact local consumer protection organizations.

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If the seller has deleted the product or blocked you, make a screen of the product page through the service Wayback Machine - this will be evidence in the dispute.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi weights