Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphones feature a built-in Health app that allows you to track physical activity, sleep, heart rate and other indicators. However, many users face difficulties when it is first launched: the application can be hidden in the menu, disabled by default or require additional settings. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to activate, sync with fitness bracelets and solve typical problems.
It is important to understand that the functionality of the application depends on the version of MIUI and regional firmware. For example, in global versions (MIUI Global), the interface may differ from the Chinese (MIUI China).We will consider the universal methods that work on most versions of the Redmi Note 9 Pro, including the M2003J6A1G (India), M2003J6B2G (Europe) and M2003J6C3G (China).
If you use the Mi Band fitness bracelet or the Amazfit smartwatch, the Health app will be the central hub for synchronizing data. Without it, many of the features of wearable devices will not be available.
Yes, Mi Band 5/6/7.
Yes, Amazfit or another brand.
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1.Where to find the Health app on Redmi Note 9 Pro
By default, the app can be hidden or absent from the home screen.
- 📱 All Apps menu: Swipe up the home screen and search for "Health" or "Mi Health." If the app isn't found, it can be disabled.
- 🔍 Search by system: Swipe down on the home screen to open the search bar and type “Health” (in English layout).
- ⚙️ System settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management and find it in the list of “Mi Health).
If the app is not listed, this could mean:
- 🚫 It was removed manually (possibly with the help of a ADB or root rights).
- 🌍 You have firmware installed without pre-installed Xiaomi services (for example, custom LineageOS).
- 📦 The app is hidden by the manufacturer for certain regions (rarely, but found in some versions for the EU).
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The Health app is integrated into Mi Fit. If you only see Mi Fit, its functionality duplicates the capabilities of the Health app.
2. How to turn on the Health app if it is disabled
If the application is found in Settings → Applications but does not start, follow the following steps:
Click on “Health” in the list of apps
Select “Enable” (if the button is active)
Clear the cache (optional)
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- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find your health and tap it.
- If the "Enable" button is active, press it. If the button is not, move to the next step.
- Click on Clear Cache and Clear Data (this will reset the app settings, but will not delete data from Xiaomi servers).
- Restart your smartphone and try to start the app again.
If the app still doesn't open, check:
- 📶 Internet connection: Health requires authorization through Mi Account.
- 🔄 System Updates: Go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system and install the latest patches.
- 🛡️ Permissions: In the application settings, check that Warehouse, Location and Physical Activity Rights are given.
What to do if the app is not on the list?
3.Initial setting of the Health app
When you first start, Health will suggest you do the basic configuration.
- Authorization: Sign in to your Mi Account (if not, sign up) without an account, data will not sync between devices.
- Personal data: gender, age, height and weight, and these are used to calculate calories, steps and other metrics.
- Activity goals: Set a daily goal by step (the default is 6,000 steps) and the recommended value for health is 8,000-10,000 steps per day.
- Permits: Provide access to: 📍 Location (to track jogging routes). 🏃 Physical activity sensors (stepmeter, accelerometer). 📱 Notifications (reminders of purpose).
After setting up the main screen of the application, tabs will appear:
| Tab | Functionality | Required sensors |
|---|---|---|
| Activity | Steps, distance, calories, active minutes | Accelerometer, gyroscope |
| Son | Monitoring of sleep phases (deep/light) | Accelerometer, microphone (optional) |
| Pulse. | Heart rate measurement (only with Mi Band or external sensors) | Optical heart rate sensor |
| Weight. | Monitoring of body mass dynamics | Manual input or smart scales Xiaomi |
⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 9 Pro sensors do not support heart rate measurement directly from your smartphone (unlike Xiaomi’s flagship models with IR sensors.
4.Sync with Mi Band fitness bracelet
To link Mi Band 5/6/7 to Health app:
- Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone (Settings → Connection and Sharing → Bluetooth).
- Open the Health app, go to the Profile section (the person icon at the bottom of the screen) → Add the device.
- Choose your Mi Band model from the list. If you don't have one, update the Health app via Google Play.
- Follow the instructions on the screen: confirm the pairing on the bracelet (click the button on the Mi Band when vibration appears).
To synchronize Mi Band with third-party applications:
- Install Notify & Fitness for Mi Band from Google Play.
- Connect the bracelet through this application.
- Set up data export to Google Fit or other software.
⚠️ Note: Using third-party apps for Mi Band may result in duplication of notifications or conflicts with Official Health.
7. Optimization of battery consumption when using Health
Health can increase charge consumption by 5 to 15 percent due to constant sensor monitoring to reduce consumption.
- 🔋 Turn off background tracking: in the application settings, limit work in the background (Settings) → Annexes → Health → Energy consumption → Restricted regime).
- 📴 Reduce synchronization frequency: In Mi Band, set the data update interval once every 1 hour instead of 30 minutes.
- 🚫 Deactivate Unnecessary Sensors: Turn off sleep or pulse tracking if you’re not using these features.
- 🔄 Update: In new versions MIUI Optimized energy consumption algorithm for sensors.
Comparison of battery consumption:
| Mode of use | 24-hour cost | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking steps + sleep | 8–12% | Optimal balance of functionality and economy. |
| Continuous monitoring of pulse | 15–20% | Use only when necessary (for example, during training). |
| Only manual data entry | 1–3% | Minimal cost, but automation is lost. |
8. Data export and backup
Data from Health is stored on Xiaomi servers, but it can be exported for analysis or backup:
- Open the application, go to Profile → Settings → Data Export.
- Select the period (e.g. last month) and the format (CSV or Excel).
- The file will be saved in the Download/MiHealth folder, and can be opened in Google Sheets or Excel.
For automatic backup:
- ☁️ Sync with Mi Cloud: Enable it in your Mi Account settings.
- 📤 Third-party services: use IFTTT Zapier for Automatic Data Export to Google Drive.
1.Export the history to the CSV.
2. back up /sdcard/MiHealth folder through the file manager.
3. Write down the Mi Account details (login and password).
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