Where to find a pedometer in the Xiaomi phone: step-by-step instructions for searching and setting up

Modern Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) have a built-in pedometer that automatically counts steps, distances and calories. However, many users face the problem of where to look at this data? Depending on the version of the MIUI firmware (14 or 15), the phone model and installed applications, the path to statistics may differ.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can access a pedometer, from the standard Mi Fitness app to integration with Google Fit and third-party fitness trackers, and how to turn on the pedometer when it’s turned off, and why the data may not match the Mi Band’s smartwatches or bracelets.

1. the standard application "Health" (Mi Fitness) - the main method

Most Xiaomi smartphones have a pre-installed Health app** (formerly Mi Fit, now Mi Fitness) that displays pedometer data by default to find it:

• 📱 Open the app menu (swipe up from the main screen).
• 🔍 Enter “Health” or “Mi Fitness».
• 📊 Launch the application and go to the Activity tab → Steps.

If the app is not available, you can download it from Google Play or AppGallery (for models without Google services). Importantly, on some devices, such as the POCO X3 Pro or Redmi Note 12, the app can be hidden in the Google folder or Tools.

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If the Health app doesn’t show steps, check permissions: go to Settings → Apps → Health → Permits and enable access to physical activity and sensors.

2. Alternative method: Google Fit (for devices with Google services)

If you are using a Xiaomi smartphone with Google services pre-installed (such as Redmi 13C or POCO F5), the pedometer data can be duplicated in the Google Fit app.

1. Install Google Fit from the Play Market (if not).
2. Open the app and log in under your Google account.
3. On the main screen, find the Steps card or go to the Journal → Activity.

Note: Google Fit can show data not only from the built-in Xiaomi pedometer, but also from connected devices (for example, Mi Band 8 or Galaxy Watch). If the figures differ, check which data source is selected by default in the application settings.

3.Where to look for a pedometer in phone settings (without apps)

In some versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11), the pedometer data is duplicated in the system settings to find them:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Fit and Health Services.
2. Choose Fitness and check the steps statistics.
3. Or open Settings → Applications → App Management → Health and click Open.

If these items are not available, then your firmware does not support the display of steps through settings, in which case use one of the applications described above.

4. How to turn on the pedometer if it does not work

If the pedometer doesn't count steps or shows zero values, the problem may be with the resolutions or sensors that are disabled.

Enable permission to access physical activity | Activate motion sensor in settings | Update Health app to latest version |Reboot phone

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Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Health.
2. Select Permissions and enable: 📍 Physical activity (required!) 🔄 Background activity (for continuous counting) 📱 Body sensors (if any)

Settings → Additional → Special features → Sensors

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On models with MIUI 15 (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the pedometer can automatically turn off in power saving mode. To fix this, add the Health app to exceptions: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All apps → Health → No restrictions.

5. Why does the pedometer show inaccurate data?

Step error is a common problem, and the main causes and ways to fix it are:

To improve accuracy:

• 📏 Enter your height and weight in your Mi Fitness profile.
• 👟 Choose the right step (step length) in the settings.
• 🔄 Regularly update the phone app and firmware.

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For maximum accuracy, use the pedometer along with the Mi Band smart bracelet. Data from the two devices will be synchronized and adjusted mutually.

Resetting and reinstallation of the pedometer

If the pedometer stopped working after updating MIUI or resetting settings, try the following:

1. Cache Cleanup: Go to Settings → Apps → Health → Storage. Click Clear Cache and Clear Data.
2. Reinstall the app: Remove Mi Fitness through Settings → Apps. Download the latest version from Google Play or AppGallery.

Reset sensor settings:

Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings → Resetting sensor settings

⚠️ Warning: Resetting the Health app will delete the entire activity history. Before you do so, export the data to Google Fit or back up through Settings → Google → Backup.

7. Pedometer comparison on different Xiaomi models

The accuracy and functionality of the pedometer depend on the smartphone model and the version of MIUI. Below is a comparison table for popular devices:

On flagship models (such as the Xiaomi 14 Ultra), the pedometer uses additional sensors (barometer, gyroscope) to correct data. In budget smartphones (such as the Redmi 10A), the accuracy is lower due to the simplified hardware platform.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pedometer in Xiaomi