How to connect Xiaomi brush to your phone: the complete guide

Modern oral hygiene has long gone beyond simple mechanical cleaning to a high-tech process controlled via a smartphone. Xiaomi’s electrical devices offer advanced functionality that cannot be implemented without first synchronizing with a mobile gadget. Proper connection settings allow you to track cleaning statistics, monitor battery power and receive personalized recommendations.

The process of pairing may seem complicated only at first glance, but it requires careful follow-up. The stability of the connection directly affects the correctness of the transmitted data about your hygiene. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the steps, from preparation to the intricacies of working with the application interface.

Ignoring the digital capabilities of the device deprives the user of up to 40% of the potential of the gadget. Without connecting to the application, the brush will not be able to automatically switch between cleaning modes according to the timer. Let's look at how to turn your gadget into a full-fledged dental assistant.

Preparation for device synchronization

Before you start any manipulation, you need to make sure that all the components of the system are ready to work. First of all, check the battery charge of the toothbrush itself, since in the pairing mode the power consumption may be higher than usual. If the device is discharged, put it wirelessly or connect it through a Type-C cable until the full charge indication appears.

The second critical element is your smartphone, and make sure that it includes wireless connectivity modules, such as Bluetooth and GPS (geolocation), and in Android, requesting permission to access geolocation is a requirement for scanning peripherals, even if the app itself does not use maps.

⚠️ Warning: Make sure the brush is not farther away 1-2 Meters from the phone while searching, as the Bluetooth signal may be unstable in the noisy airwaves.

It’s also worth checking your phone’s operating system version. Modern versions of Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear require Android version 6.0 or higher or iOS 11.0 or higher to work properly. On legacy systems, the process of installing communication drivers may be error-prone or not at all.

Finally, make sure that the device has an up-to-date Mi Account. It is through the cloud service that the device is linked to your profile, which will allow you to save your cleaning history even when you change your smartphone.

Installation and configuration of the Mi Home application

The control center of the entire ecosystem of the smart home, including hygienic gadgets, is the Mi Home application. You should download it exclusively from official stores: Google Play, App Store or GetApps. APK-Files from third-party resources may lead to incorrect operation of security modules and lack of support for new communication protocols.

Once the app is installed, you need to make a first regional adjustment, which is one of the most important things, because the company's servers are geographically separated. If you choose the wrong region, the app may not see your device or allow it to be added to the list. For users from Russia and CIS countries, the best choice is often the region "Russia" or "China", depending on the version of the gadget purchased.

Inside the application, the interface may seem overloaded, but we only need one element to do this: click on the plus symbol in the upper right corner of the home screen. The system will run a scan of the surrounding space for new devices. Make sure you give the application all the permissions you want, especially access to Bluetooth and the LAN.

If you don't get results right away, you can use manual mode, and at the top of the add-on screen, there's a search bar, and you can type in a model of your brush, like the Mijia Electric Toothbrush, to help the system focus on a particular communication protocol and ignore other gadgets that are nearby.

The process of connecting the brush to the smartphone

When the preparatory steps are complete, we go to direct pairing. Take the brush in your hands and press the on button. On some models, such as the Mijia T500 or T700, you need to hold the button for a few seconds until the indicator flashes blue, which means that the device has entered detection mode.

In the Mi Home app, an icon of your toothbrush should appear on the list of devices found. Click on it to initiate the connection process. The system may request confirmation through a code pop-up or simply ask to wait a few seconds. Don't interrupt this process and keep your phone next to the brush.

Once successfully connected, the app will suggest that you name the device and identify the room it's in, and it's not just a formality: grouping the devices into rooms makes it easier to manage smart home scenarios, for example, you can create a "Morning" scenario that will turn on the lights in the bathroom and start a tooth brushing timer.

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If the app is looking for a device for a long time, try turning off and re-enable Bluetooth on the phone, as well as rebooting the brush itself, holding the 10 seconds button.

Set up personalized cleaning modes

Once successfully connected, you can access advanced settings that make your device really efficient. In the device menu, you will find the Modes section. Standard factory settings are often limited to one or two modes, but through the app, you can activate them up to four or five, depending on the model.

Special attention should be paid to adjusting the sensitivity and duration of cleaning. You can set the timer for 2 minutes, as recommended by dentists, or reduce it to 1.5 minutes. Also available is the “Pause” function, which allows you to stop vibration for 30 seconds to rinse your brush or mouth without turning off the device completely.

⚠️ Warning: Do not set maximum vibration power in the first days of use if you have sensitive gums.Let the tissues adapt gradually, increasing intensity each week.

Some advanced models, such as the Mijia T700, offer customized profiles for each user, especially for families with multiple users sharing the same database, and remember preferences, the history of the nozzles and even the wear and tear level of the battery for each profile separately.

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Flexible setting of modes through the application allows you to adapt the device to any needs, from delicate cleaning to deep plaque removal.

Update firmware and diagnostics

Regular software updates are key to a smart device that works smoothly, and manufacturers are constantly releasing patches that fix communication errors, optimize power consumption and add new features. You can check for updates from the device menu by clicking on three dots in the upper right corner and selecting “Check Updates”.

The Firmware Update must be done with a stable Internet connection and a charged brush battery. The interruption of the boot can cause the device to stop responding to commands. If the update is interrupted, try restarting the brush and restarting the process through the application.

Path to Update: Mi Home → Device → Menu (...) → Check Updates

This menu often hides a diagnostic function, which allows you to check the state of the battery, the number of charging cycles, and even test the engine. If you notice that the brush is quieter or the vibration has become uneven, a diagnostic test will help you identify the problem before it completely fails.

Solving Connection Problems

Even if you follow all the instructions, you can have technical difficulties. One of the most common problems is that the device is found but not connected. In this case, try removing the brush from the Bluetooth list in your phone's settings, and then re-finding it through the Mi Home app. Address conflict sometimes interferes with the secure connection.

Another common situation is that the app sees the brush, but says, "Device not supported" or "Region not matched," which is solved by changing the region in the application profile settings, and it's worth checking whether the antivirus or firewall on the phone blocks the application from running in the background.

If none of these things work, maybe the problem is the hardware of the Bluetooth module inside the brush, and you should go to the service center, especially if the device is warranty-free, and don't try to disassemble the sealed case yourself, because it will break the water protection.