How to set up a bracelet Xiaomi 4

Instruction for Mi Band 4 in Russian

Sports bracelet Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 in appearance is almost no different from the previous generation products. The abbreviation Smart has been added to the name, which means the word smart. The same oval-shaped capsule on the polyurethane strap. However, if you look closely, changes can be seen. The size of the new model of the bracelet has become slightly larger, but this can only be noticed by directly comparing the two samples.

The front side of the new product is flatter, and there is no notch in place of the sensor and the only button. And it’s not bad at all, because there’s nothing practical about it. The notch is marked with a circle or a horseshoe, depending on the modification of the fitness bracelet. The display is covered with glass with rounded edges 2.5D, which has a special oleophobic coating. Your finger slides on it easily, but fingerprints from it appear in the same second, even after just washed hands.

XIAOMI MI BAND 4. ОБЗОР И ПЕРВАЯ НАСТРОЙКА

It is not recommended to bring the fitness tracker to a complete discharge. But if the gadget has already shut down, you will have to spend a couple of minutes to restore its operation. Disconnect the capsule from the bracelet and connect it to the connector of the charger. Connect the charger to the USB connector of your computer, power bank or power adapter.

Usually the bracelet turns on immediately, but sometimes it takes a few minutes to activate it. If there is no result, it can be mechanical damage of the cable or contacts of the tracker.

Connecting the device is done in two steps. First. charge the device, turn on the phone Bluetooth and GPS, and give the application access to the positioning service. The second is to search for the device through the app and connect it, following the instructions on the screen.

To connect the device, go to the “Profile” screen and select the device type.

Connection takes quite a long time, especially if you are connecting a bracelet that was previously paired with another phone. In this case you may need to reset the bracelet completely through its on-screen menu.

Once connected, it takes a long time for the bracelet to update its software. be patient.

How to connect Mi Band 4 to the phone

In order to connect Xiaomi Mi Band 4 to your phone, you will need the Mi Fit app. Also make sure your smartphone meets the following requirements:

OS requirement Android 4 support.4 and up. For iOS version 9 and higher.

Bluetooth requirement Bluetooth support version 5.0.

Step-by-step instructions on how to connect:

Download and install Mi Fit app from Google Play or App store.

Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.

Launching the Mi Fit app.If you have Mi account, Google account or press Sign in. If you don’t have one click Register, create an account and log in to the app.

Choose a way to sign in through one of the accounts.

Allow the app to access photos, multimedia and files.

At the bottom of the screen you will see a message that there is no device connected, click on it.

A device selection window will open. Of course we specify the Bracelet.

Agree to data collection and confirm access to geolocation services.

The device search will start at this point bring the Mi Band 4 as close as possible to the phone. When the device is detected, you’ll need to confirm the connection on the bracelet.

It remains to wait until all updates are downloaded. In this case, if you bought the bracelet on Aliexpress and you have the default setting of English, it will be translated into Russian.

Done Mi band 4 synced with your smartphone.

How to connect Mi band 4

Xiaomi Mi band 4. the new model of their popular line, which appeared on the market recently, but literally immediately overshadowed all the competitors. The manufacturer has made a huge leap forward, hardly anyone can give this device a decent response.

In addition to the cool new features in the fitness bracelet there were some not very nice updates. For example, once the device is disconnected from the branded Mi Fit app, it stops functioning. A green icon appears on the screen with an intrusive request to establish a connection with the software. Without a connection, the owner cannot see the weather or adjust track switching. The functionality has really expanded, but Xiaomi‘s logic is not quite clear. Why should you forbid him to use a third party app or use the tracker without Mi Fit? Rhetorical question.

So, the new Mi Smart Band 4 came from the store in a beautiful box. How to connect it to the application to synchronize data and activate the functionality? In this article we will answer this question and destroy popular myths.

Setting on the Mi Band 6

You should start with the newest device. Setting the Russian language on the Mi Band 6 is easier than on other gadgets of the series, as it was immediately released with Russian localization, including the Chinese version.

• On the smartphone to run the Mi Fit app. It was downloaded at the purchase and synchronization of the gadget.
• In the bottom right corner click the “Profile” button.
• In the list of devices choose your gadget.
• Tap on “Device Settings”.
• Click on the “Language” field.
• Choose a preferred one from the drop-down list.

And in fact, you do not even need to configure anything here, because when you connect the device for the first time, it is translated into the language that is installed on the phone. But if you suddenly lost the Russian language or the desired localization of the gadget and smartphone does not coincide, then the above-stated instruction will help you.

Why is the bracelet not connecting to your smartphone

Sometimes it happens and that in the process of synchronization there are problems. This can be related to both the smartphone and the watch.

The Bluetooth does not work

Of course, the main cause of problems with the connection of your smartphone to your watch is the wireless connection. So the first thing we do is to check if Bluetooth is working:

• Turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone and reactivate it;
• Reboot your phone;
• Connect your phone to any gadget with Bluetooth (another phone, computer, headphones).

If the connection was successful, check other solutions. Otherwise, your Bluetooth module is damaged or the settings on it are confused. Sometimes this problem disappears after a reset.

Old version of the application

Often the cause of the problems is related to the application itself. If automatic updates are disabled on your phone, it’s worth checking for new versions of the utility. After installing the update, try to reconnect.

The watch is fake

If there is nothing wrong with the Bluetooth and the app, but the Smart watch still does not connect to the phone, it is likely that the cause of the problem is the non-original tracker. Because of the high popularity of the Mi Band 3 and 4, there are a lot of cheap fakes on the market, so it’s not hard to run into one of them.

The right solution is to try to return the product to the seller. There is no point in using a fake tracker, t. к. without the app, all of its basic functions will be unavailable. And if you try to synchronize your watch with third-party apps, a connection error will appear.

Android App

Mi Fit

Probably the best app for fitness trackers from Xiaomi, because it’s developed by Xiaomi‘s own software division. The software is constantly updated, improved and new features are added.

Plus, it’s very easy to understand, so most bracelet owners install it.

Mi Fit includes many features and here are some of them:

• pedometer configurations;
• Reset to factory settings;
• activity monitoring;
• Syncing with friends’ apps (you can see their weight, activity, etc.д);
• viewing the weather;
• task setting;
• searching the wristband by geolocation;
• notification management;
• alarm clock.

Also from the application you can update the firmware of the watch, which is especially convenient. It comes “over the air” and is set up with a couple of clicks. If you purchase other fitness equipment, they can be synchronized with each other through MiFit.

Notify and Fitness

A great unofficial app to replace the Mi Fit. In general, it contains the same features as the official app. And its main feature. you can install custom firmware with two clicks.

The Mi Fit app is extremely limited in the choice of firmware, so softmod fans are more inclined to Notify and Fitness.

Works with all versions of bracelets. Note that there is a free and paid version. The second has more features and flexible settings, so it will be more convenient for many.

Mi Band Master

Another third-party analog, which has similar functions. Has a standard set of utilities, some of which are only available in the paid version.

Connects in one click, but works less stably. Rated higher on Play Market than the original. This is most likely due to the more clear graphs and ease of operation.

Gadgetbridge

An interesting application, necessary for fine-tuning the bracelet. With it you can flash the tracker even custom builds without any problems.

Also Gadgetbridge allows for firmware debugging. Given the occasional instability of “Xiaomi” updates, this feature can be very useful.

Gadgetbridge helps you manage the databases collected by the tracker for in-depth analysis of the dynamics.

By the way, you can now download the app for the fitness bracelet directly from Play Market.

Find Mi Band

The utility to find your Mi Band can be very useful if you need to search in the woods or park. The official app has a similar feature, but users are not happy with it.

Find Mi Band searches for the device via MAC address, so it is better to record it in advance. The search process itself is a game of “hot-cold”. A scale appears on the screen, which indicates whether you are walking in the right direction or not.

Mi Bandage

The application with the simplest possible interface, without “unnecessary details”. Suitable for those who use the “Mi Band” only for basic tasks.

In general, it can be the same as the official app. There are two versions: free and paid. In the second case, the adverts are disabled and some chips are added.

It’s inexpensive, by the way. 116 without a subscription.

Band Selfie

According to some users, this is the most useless application for the tracker. It is needed to take photos remotely through the bracelet. In some cases it can be really handy, for example for group photos, but the performance leaves a lot to be desired.

There are several reasons why the Band Selfie is disliked:

• You need to install the original app. You need to download Mi Fit for Android to work.
• With the stock camera app Band Selfie does not work. Have to download third-party programs.
• Noticed glitches in operation. Sometimes the button just does not work or you lose connection.

Turning on incoming call notifications

Also, as with app notifications in Mi Fit open Profile, select the bracelet and click on Incoming Call. Next, click Allow access to the phone.

Give the application the necessary resolution and done. You can now activate the Alert on incoming call option. Also here you can turn on a display of phone number and caller’s name.