Modern trackers are an integral part of sports activities.
They monitor the athlete’s basic physical indicators, allow you to adjust the training plan, and signal early health problems.
And yet, like any gadget, they can malfunction.
One of the most common questions from users on specialized forums is why the fitness bracelet does not connect to the phone.
There may be several reasons for this “behavior” of the device, and each has its own solution.
How to turn on M3 and configure it correctly
Before turning on, you must make sure that the battery is charged. Often in new models it is almost completely discharged. While charging, there will be an icon on the screen indicating how full the battery is.
After this, you need to follow these steps to set up the M3 fitness bracelet:
- Download the official application to your smartphone and install it.
- Indicate all the necessary data so that the parameters determined are as accurate as possible.
- Turn on by pressing the touch button for a few seconds.
- Sync with your smartphone via Bluetooth.
When the application is installed, you will need to enter the model name and click on the synchronization button.
After this, you need to configure the smart bracelet. The time is set automatically after synchronization with the smartphone.
Preparing smart watches and Android smartphones for synchronization
To work together, it is important to “make friends” between the devices. Without synchronization, there will be no data exchange between them. To pair your Smart Watch with your phone, you need to carry out a number of preparatory steps.
Connection instructions
Charge your watch and phone
After purchasing a gadget, you should not set it up immediately. First you need to charge your smartwatch to 100%. Charging will take less than 3 hours if they are discharged. This will help preserve battery capacity for a long period.
Connecting devices also requires sufficient charge on the smartphone. Installing an application, exchanging data, and updating will take a lot of energy.
Enable Bluetooth
Basically, Bluetooth is used to connect the device. But how to connect a smart watch to an Android phone via Bluetooth? To do this, you need to enable this function on both devices.
Important! You can also synchronize via Wi-Fi, but this connection consumes several times more energy.
Check compatibility
To check, you need to go to the g.co/WearCheck page on your phone, where you can find the answer to this question.
Install the Wear OS app
The Android Wear app is the official solution for connectivity. You can find and download it on the Play Market.
Note! To install the application, you need to connect your Smart-Watch to Wi-Fi or LTE.
How to set up personal data on Mi Band M3
To do this, you need to enter the corresponding menu item. Next, you need to configure the following parameters in M3:
- age;
- floor;
- weight.
You will also have to configure other data specified in the M3 fitness watch. The more information there is, the more accurate the device will provide results. For a person weighing 120 kg, jogging will be more efficient in burning calories than for a person weighing 55 kg. Gender and age are also taken into account.
We find out the causes of the main problems
The sports tracker is used in conjunction with an application installed on a smartphone. Each company that produces a bracelet develops its own program to help the athlete in training and monitor his physical activity.
However, before using it, you need to synchronize your gadgets, that is, in other words, connect the tracker to your phone. This process can be carried out in 2 ways: via a USB cable and via a Bluetooth wireless module. In some cases, when trying to connect, the following problems arise:
- the bracelet and the smartphone do not see each other via Bluetooth;
- the mobile device does not allow synchronization;
- The tracker regularly loses connection and disconnects from the smartphone.
The solution in each case has its own characteristics related to the model of the sports gadget, but the basic principle is approximately the same.
The tracker does not see the smartphone via Bluetooth
The wireless communication module is designed to facilitate and speed up the data transfer process. However, sometimes there are malfunctions in its operation. The reasons for this are:
- failure to turn on Bluetooth on one of the devices;
- too much distance between gadgets;
- tracker battery discharge;
- incorrect operation of the software;
- strong interference.
In most modules, device synchronization occurs after installing the program on the phone. The application (provided that Bluetooth is connected on the phone) automatically finds nearby devices and offers to choose which one to connect to. However, in order for the “Bracelet” option to be highlighted in the list, the wireless communication module must also work on the latter. In most cases, it is turned on from the menu by pressing the “On” button.
Important! The tracker may not see the smartphone if it is too far away, so you need to keep them close when pairing. Interference in the operation of the module can be caused by other devices: a microwave oven, a powerful Wi-Fi repeater.
Does not connect, smartphone does not allow pairing
In a number of cases, users noted that although the mobile device finds the fitness bracelet, it does not pair with it.
Most often, this happens due to failures in the application or the use of a Bluetooth version that is not supported by the tracker, so before using the sports gadget, you need to read not only the instructions, but also the stated technical requirements. Most devices work with Bluetooth version 4.2 and higher. If you have an older app installed on your phone, the sync request may be rejected.
Doesn't sync
The simplest reason for the lack of pairing between devices may be that the fitness bracelet is turned off. Most often this occurs due to a low battery charge level.
The tracker does not sync even if the required application is not available. Each company developing “smart bracelets” immediately releases the corresponding software to the market. Using a tracker requires using an application from the same manufacturer. The sports gadget may not sync with other software or may not work correctly.
Loses connection and disconnects
Loss of connection after successful pairing most often occurs for 2 reasons:
- the tracker is discharged;
- the distance between gadgets exceeds the maximum allowable value.
For different models, the operating distance varies from 7 to 30 meters. On average, correct communication is 10-12 meters.
Another reason for desynchronization may be a glitch in the old version of the application. Therefore, users need to monitor updates and install them on their smartphone in a timely manner.
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How to set up a heart rate monitor
You need to press the touch button on the gadget to start measuring your heart rate. If measurements have already been taken, the previous result will appear on the screen. The measurement process requires 25 seconds. It is necessary to be at rest during this time. The accuracy of the measurement depends on how tightly the strap fits on your wrist. The result is displayed on the display.
How to connect a smartwatch to an Android phone for the first time: step-by-step instructions
To connect gadgets for the first time, in addition to preliminary steps, you must do the following:
- Connect the device by holding the button. Instructions that need to be completed will appear (select a language, approve the agreement).
- Launch Wear OS.
- Place gadgets close to each other.
- On your phone, go to settings; the model name of the device you want to connect should appear.
- Click on the screen, activation codes will appear, then compare the codes. If they match, you can start the connection. If not, you need to restart your smartwatch and try again.
- To complete the setup, you need to follow the instructions on your watch.
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To make sure the gadget is connected, you can go to the application and check the status.
Important! If the required model is not in the list, you need to enable geodata transfer. In the device settings, find “Location” and enable “Use location”, then update Wear OS.
Connecting for the first time
How to set up a smart alarm and sleep monitoring
These functions work automatically. If the bracelet is on your hand during sleep, it analyzes its phases. That is, because through a smartphone you can understand when the REM and deep sleep phases begin. Based on this, you can adjust your awakening.
If you use a smart alarm clock, it will go off when it is optimal for the user. But taking into account his sleep phase, so that after waking up a person feels alert. If you need to wake up at 6 am, but at this time the situation is unfavorable for awakening, then the alarm clock will go off, for example, at 5.45.
The nuances of connecting a second pair of smart watches to an Android phone
How to connect an endoscope to an Android phone
One watch cannot be linked to several devices, but several can be connected to one smartphone running Android OS. To do this you need to do the following:
- Turn on the new ones and bring them to your smartphone to start synchronization.
- Log into Wear OS on your smartphone.
- Find the name of the new gadget.
- Click on the icon and select “New”.
- Then follow the step-by-step instructions on the display.
Note! There are no restrictions on the number of connected gadgets in the Wear OS application.
How to set up additional features
To see the time on the fitness watch, just raise your hand. Then the display will light up and you will be able to find out what time it is. If you cannot perform this movement for various reasons, just press the button several times. Through the M3 fitness bracelet, you can control the camera on your phone during synchronization. It is also possible to set the smartphone unlock without using biometric data. To do this, if the devices are synchronized, the settings indicate at what distance from the phone it should be unlocked. The smartphone password must be entered into the M3 bracelet.
Settings of the Chinese smart bracelet M3
The M3 has 3 different watch faces that you can choose from.
To change it or see other options, press the button on the home screen (with the clock face) and hold it for a long time.
| Menu items: | Description: |
| Pedometer | This feature is accompanied by a sneaker icon. In this section, the number is the number of steps taken by the owner today. |
| Icon with label | Displays the distance traveled in kilometers. |
| Flame | Talks about the number of calories burned per day. |
| Heart | Displays information about the heart rate of the bracelet owner. |
| Arterial pressure | Often displays incorrect information. Users noticed how it could show two completely different values at the same time. Therefore, the sensor should be treated with a grain of salt. |
| Water-salt composition | This sensor also often shows incorrect data. |
The penultimate item is information about the device and its firmware. The last one is “Shutdown”. By installing it in the menu and holding the button at the bottom of the screen, the M3 tracker will be turned off.
You need to turn it off completely if you will not use it for the next few days. After pressing the power button, the tracker should vibrate. The smart bracelet can work for about a week without recharging, depending on the modes of its use.
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What to do if problems arise
Not everyone can immediately find the right smartphone application. Therefore, you can use the QR code, where the download link is embedded. It is located on the box that contains the M3 fitness tracker. Although, you can try to find the WearFit app yourself.
If the device does not sync with your phone, you need to check that the Bluetooth version is more than 4.0, and the Android version is more than 4.4. If the technical characteristics match, but the problem persists, you should contact the service center.
It is recommended to allow the application to download updates automatically for the fitness tracker. Then the program will always be up to date and will allow the M3 bracelet to work in accordance with the stated requirements, providing accurate data.
Features of connecting children's smart watches to an Android phone
Ensuring protection for your child is the main task of parents. You can control your relatives using Smart-Baby. It is necessary to link the child’s device to the father’s or mother’s smartphone. To successfully synchronize your children's smart watch and phone, you must follow the instructions:
- To operate Smart-Baby Watch, you must have a separate SIM card with a connection to the mobile Internet. The interconnection of devices will be carried out via the Internet.
- All devices must have a fully charged battery, charge if necessary.
- In the instructions for Smart-Baby Watch, find the “native” application that must be installed for setup. After installation, you can install any other program to work with. “Native” must be removed.
- To synchronize, you need a Bluetooth connection on your gadgets.
- Log in to the application on your smartphone and register if necessary.
- Find and select a children's gadget on the display. You may need an ID watch.
- Enter time and date. Next, configure your smartphone.
- If a SIM card is installed, you can configure the functionality via your smartphone using “Settings”.
If the tariff is on a SIM card with a certain service consumption limit, you need to constantly monitor the cash balance and consumption limit through your personal account or SMS alerts.
Instructions on how to connect Smart-Baby Watch
In the application you can see the baby's path and monitor the battery charge on the watch. You can call the device if necessary or write a message. Smart-Baby Watch is equipped with an SOS panic button; when pressed, an alert will appear in the application.
Note! If there is no connection with the watch, the device must be rebooted. Some models can only be restarted from the application on the linked smartphone.
To quickly synchronize your smartwatch and Android phone, you must follow the connection recommendations. If you follow the instructions exactly, the whole process will take no more than 6-7 minutes.
Features of using Intelligence Health Bracelet M3
Navigation between bracelet options is carried out by pressing a single touch button available on the Intelligence Health Bracelet M3. With one press, you switch to the next option; with a long press on this button, you select the desired option.
The time on the bracelet is synchronized with the phone, and is set when the bracelet is first paired with the phone, as indicated in the instructions.
The time on the M3 bracelet is synchronized with the phone
The pedometer works approximately, there is an error of approximately 10%.
The tonometer, measurement of oxygen in the blood and recording of sleep phases on this bracelet, which does not have a Russian translation, are fake. We do not recommend focusing on them.
The blood pressure function on the M3 bracelet is fictitious
You may find the “Find phone” option on your M3 tracker useful. If your phone is within Bluetooth range of your smart device, selecting this option will make your phone ring and you can easily find it.
New notifications and incoming calls are displayed only as an icon of the application from which the notification came.
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Is it possible to link the tracker to a laptop?
Connecting a fitness bracelet to a laptop is also possible. The easiest option is to use an Android system emulator, which can be freely downloaded on the Internet. In this case, the bracelet will “think” that it is connected to a smartphone; for it there will be no difference.
Attention! Connecting to a laptop is justified only for fine-tuning purposes, since the tracker is intended for active use, and the laptop will be difficult to take with you when playing sports. Also, connecting to a computer may be required to perform flashing.
To connect the device, you will need to check whether the laptop has a Bluetooth connection. If it is missing, you can purchase the model separately and connect it via USB.
For example, VirtualBox is considered a proven emulator, but you can try testing other program options.
You can use this method with any bracelet, for example, Xiaomi Mi Band of any version (Mi Band 2, Mi Band3), M2, Huawei Honor Band 3, Polar A370, and so on.
