How to turn on and configure the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet

Perhaps, Xiaomi Mi Band 4 turned out to be the manufacturer’s most successful fitness bracelet. The fourth generation offers many useful features both for lovers of an active lifestyle and for users who need an auxiliary device to connect with a smartphone.

Today we’ll look at how to turn on and configure the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet, and also answer user questions about the operation of the gadget.

How to turn on the Mi Band 4 smart watch for the first time

Let's take a closer look at how to turn on Mi Band 4 for the first time after purchase.

Checking the charge level

The first step is to make sure that the smart bracelet is fully charged and ready to connect to your phone. Press the touch key at the bottom of the display and watch the device’s reaction. If the screen does not turn on, then Xiaomi Mi Band 4 needs to be connected to power. If the battery is sufficiently charged, the following image will be displayed.

To power the tracker, use the charger included in the package. Remove the capsule from the strap and insert it into the included charging connector. Next, connect the charger to the connector of the computer or power supply.

After charging, the device will automatically turn on and enter search mode.

2. Install Mi Fit and register in the application

After you make sure that the tracker is charged, download the Mi Fit application to your smartphone. This is an official program developed by the creator of the tracker and allows you to synchronize it with a smartphone and control it using the second one.

Download Mi Fit from the App Store or Play Market. After installation, open the application and create an account following the instructions:

1. In the Mi Fit program, click on the “Registration” icon.

2. Select the language according to your country of residence (in our case it is Russian) and click “Next”.
3. The next window will ask you to log in using your Mi account or Google, WeChat, or Facebook account. Select the one you need.

If you don't have a Mi account, you can easily create one directly in the application:

1. Click "Create an account."
2. Select your country of residence, enter your email or phone number.
3. Create a password and enter it again. Fill out the random code (captcha) at the bottom of the screen and click “Submit”.
4. Minimize the application and open your email. You will receive an email with a link to register.

Creating a Mi account should be done immediately, without leaving the application. Otherwise, all entered data will be reset and will need to be entered again.

Connecting to a smartphone and updating the firmware

To access all functions of the smart bracelet (viewing notifications, managing music and calls), you need to connect it to your phone. This is done quickly:

1. Open the Mi Fit app and log in to the account you created earlier.
2. Grant the program all necessary permissions.
3. Now you need to turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
4. In Mi Fit, open the "Profile" section and select "Add device".

5. Select "Bracelet" and wait until the device is found.
6. Click on the green check mark on the tracker screen to confirm pairing.

Afterwards, the Mi Band 4 icon will appear in your Mi Fit account. The software will automatically update to the latest version.

While the update is in progress, place both gadgets next to each other so that the Bluetooth connection is not lost.

How to connect a Samsung fitness bracelet (Galaxy Fit 2, Fit or Fit-e) to your phone?

To connect fitness bracelets from Samsung to your phone, you will need to install several applications. For data - the Samsung Health application, for setting up the device - Galaxy Wearable and a plug-in corresponding to a specific model. And if you connect the bracelet to a non-Samsung smartphone, you will also need to install the Samsung Accessory Service application.

Download links below:

Step 1: Download Galaxy Wearable and launch it.

Step 2: At the bottom of the screen, tap “Get Started” or “Start Dating.”

Step 3. In the list that opens, select your fitness bracelet model or at the very bottom of the list, click the “My device is not there” button.

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Step 4. Give the application all the necessary permissions (access to contacts, to turn on Bluetooth, to photos, multimedia files, location, etc.).

Step 5: From the list of devices found nearby, select your model, such as Galaxy Fit 2.

Step 6. Make sure that the numbers shown in the application match the numbers on the bracelet screen.

Step 7. Click “Connect” and agree to the terms and conditions of use.

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After this, a message about successful connection will appear on the screen and you can proceed to setting up functions.

Switching on after discharge

It is not recommended to let the fitness tracker completely discharge. But, if the gadget has already turned off, you will have to spend a couple of minutes restoring its operation. Detach the capsule from the bracelet and connect it to the charger connector. 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 several minutes to activate. If there is no result, the reason may be mechanical damage to the cable or contacts of the tracker itself.

Functional

The tracker's functions are varied. Some people like it as an accessory, others use it instead of a personal trainer.

• The bracelet allows you to track your activity throughout the day, remember your daily route, calories and number of steps. These parameters are controlled by the accelerometer and gyroscope.
• Clock and calendar settings are available.
• Monitoring sleep phases helps determine the time of deep sleep, during which the body most actively recovers. Calculates the period when sleep is not deep and restless.
• The built-in alarm clock will wake you up in the morning with vibration that won't disturb others.
• Pulse measurement. The sensor, built on the principles of optics, measures heart rate throughout the day and correlates the data with previous indicators. The gadget warns you about going beyond the recommended parameters by vibration.
• Display information about weather, calls and SMS on the screen.
• The phone search function will help you find your missing gadget within the apartment.

Basic settings of Mi Band 4

We figured out how to connect the tracker to a smartphone. Now let's look at the basic settings of Mi Band 4.

Adjusting screen brightness

Mi Band 4 has five brightness levels. They are configured directly on the tracker screen:

1. Open the "Advanced" tab.
2. Select Settings.

3. Next is “Brightness”.
4. Press the “+” and “-” icons to adjust the display brightness.

There is no need to save the changes you have made - just go to the main menu of the bracelet.

“Night mode” also affects the change in screen brightness. Once turned on, the brightness level will automatically decrease at a certain time. “Night mode” is turned on in the Mi Fit application:

1. Select the "Profile" section.
2. Scroll down the page and select Night Mode.

3. Choose the operating principle of the mode that is convenient for you. For example, when you click on “Schedule” you can set the start and end time of the mode.

Setting up a PIN code lock

Mi Band 4 is the first Xiaomi bracelet on which you can set a screen lock when you remove the gadget from your wrist. We make the settings in the application:

1. Go to the “Profile” section in Mi Fit and click on the icon of your fitness bracelet.
2. Click on the "Lab" button.
3. Tap on “Lock Screen” to activate the function.
4. Then click "Password" and set a four-digit code.
5. Re-enter your password and click “Save.”

Ready. Now, to unlock the Mi Band after removing it from your hand, you need to enter a password. This way you don’t have to worry about the safety of your data if the user loses the tracker.

If necessary, you can disable the password or change the code combination.

Weather settings

One of the main features of Mi Band 4 is the weather display function. In general, the weather update occurs automatically when you connect the bracelet to your smartphone.

If the device displays the forecast incorrectly, you need to:

1. In Mi Fit, select the “Profile” section and go to the bracelet settings.
2. Select "Weather Settings".

3. Click on "City". Remove auto-location and enter the name of your city in the top line.

In addition, in the “Weather Settings” item you can change the temperature measurement scale, activate or disable alerts. You can view the forecast on the Mi Band screen. Go to the Weather option, which is next to the Workout tab.

Customizing watch faces

The fitness tracker has many built-in watch faces that can be changed in just a couple of minutes.

This can be done both in the tracker settings and in the Mi Fit application. First, let's look at the first option:

1. Unlock Mi Band 4 by swiping down on the screen.
2. Select Advanced.
3. Click on "Display".
4. By swiping up you can view all available watch faces. To select a specific one, simply press on it with your finger.

To change the watch face in Mi Fit you need:

1. Open the “Profile” section and go to the bracelet settings.
2. Find the “Online” tab, select the watch face you like and click on it.
3. A window will pop up in which you need to click “Sync watch face.”

Synchronization will begin, after which the selected watchface will be displayed on the Mi Band screen.

Setting an alarm

The alarm clock in Mi Band 4 is a convenient and useful feature. She not only helps you get out of bed on time, but also makes it as comfortable as possible. You will get up not from a loudspeaker screaming throughout the room, but from the vibrating signal of the bracelet.

Let's look at how to set an alarm:

1. Go to Mi Fit and select the “Profile” section.
2. Open your Smart Band 4's settings and select Alarm.

3. Then click “Add”.
4. Select the repetition frequency by clicking on the “Repeat” item.
5. At the bottom of the screen, set the alarm time.
6. Finally, click on the “Save” button in the upper right corner of the screen.

Setting up notifications

Mi Band 4 is capable of displaying almost all types of notifications from a smartphone:

• incoming calls;
• messages from social networks and instant messengers;
• warm-up reminders;
• SMS messages;
• target notifications.

Mostly, users have problems setting up notifications from applications. Let's take a closer look at how to enable them:

1. Go to “Notifications” in Mi Fit and move the slider to the right. If you wish, you can also activate the second slider (“Receive only when the screen is off”).
2. At the bottom of the screen, select Manage Applications.
3. Check the boxes next to the applications from which you want to receive notifications.

To turn off notifications, simply remove applications from the list.

Setting up a smart alarm

The presence of this option allows the user to track the quality of their sleep and calculate the optimal time for falling asleep and getting up. The application effectively determines what phase of sleep a person is in and, depending on this, selects a mode for waking him up.

Deep sleep is characterized by the absence of dreams, and if the sleeper is awakened at this moment, then getting up will be extremely difficult for him.

In light sleep, a person sees lucid dreams, and awakening occurs quite simply. It is advisable to wake up at this time. In this case, Mi Fit makes the bracelet vibrate several times, thereby ensuring an easy awakening.

The principle of setting up a smart alarm clock is that the user sets the time when he needs to wake up. Next, the program automatically selects the time within half an hour to trigger in the light sleep phase. If the sleeper is in a deep phase, then the signal will go off at a strictly designated time.

The latest versions of Mi Fit in Russian and other languages ​​do not have a smart alarm function, so you need to use third-party applications to install it. The most popular is Mi Band Smart Alarm (XSmart).

FAQ

Even with the step-by-step setup of the gadget, users have related questions.

What the bracelet can do - functions

The modern Xiaomi Mi Band has many useful functions. With the advent of new models, this list is constantly expanding. Let's highlight the main options that are typical for all models, starting with the second version (some functions need to be configured):

1. Time and date display.
2. Pedometer.
3. Measuring distance.
4. Number of calories burned.
5. Battery charging display.
6. Notifications in the form of icons, as well as full text (for Xiaomi Mi Band 3 and 4).
7. Sleep monitoring.
8. Rejecting a call, as well as displaying it (for versions 3 and 4).
9. Notice to walk.
10. Alarm.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 adds weather, stopwatch, muting and muting the phone, changing watch faces and a search option. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 now has the ability to customize training modes. There is also a timer, music control, do not disturb mode, screen lock and night mode.

Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to swim with a bracelet?

The manufacturer declares a degree of protection at pressures up to 5 atmospheres. You should not dive to a depth of more than 1 meter - there is a risk of damaging your watch. But you can shower without restrictions - the wristband tolerates short-term exposure to moisture.

Making transactions using NFC technology

You can pay for goods in a store using contactless payment, but only in China. Payment systems of other countries are not supported.

How to set up Xiaomi Mi Band without phone and MI Fit app

In addition to the official application recommended by Xiaomi, there are analog ones on the network. Some of them are superior in functionality to the standard utility:

• Tools & Mi Band. Expands the capabilities of the bracelet by setting up heartbeat graphs and additional notification images.
• Mi Band Master. Support for the Smart Alarm Clock add-on, which tracks sleep phases, selects the appropriate time to wake up the owner and several options for personalizing the watch button.
• Notify & Fitness for Mi Band. An alternative to Mi Fit with some additional permissions.