Have you purchased a Xiaomi Smart Band from China, and now you can’t connect it to your Android phones or iPhones? Well, you are not the only one with this issue. The customer who purchased a Xiaomi fitness tracker from China can not connect it to other phones in other countries. Yes, the smart band you purchased from China doesn’t work in your country. Users from India, the US, Canada, European countries, and users from many other countries face this issue.
Does it mean it will not work in your country? No, don’t worry about that. You can use Xiaomi Smart Band 7, Band 8, Band 8 Pro, Band 9, Band 9 Pro, and the new Band 10 in any country. You have to follow some simple steps to get the work done. Furthermore, you can utilize all the original features in your region that were introduced with that product. Here, make these necessary changes to connect Xiaomi Smart Band with iPhone or Android Phones outside China.
1. Download the Mi Fitness app
Well, many users seem to get confused here. They think they have to connect it with the previous Zepp Life app, or they search for the Xiaomi Wear app. With the latest smart bands, the company has changed the pairing app from Zepp Life to the Mi Fitness app, so you have to download it. Regarding Xiaomi Wear, it was the formal name of the Mi Fitness app.
2. Login and Create Profile
For new users, it is necessary to create a new account and sign up for it. You can use Google & Facebook, or you can also create a new account with an email ID. After successful login, you have to create a new profile. Enter your name, age, gender, birth date, and other details to get specific features.
3. Change the Country name
This is the reason you are getting a “not supported smart band error, or your tracker is not found error.” In an app, you have to click on your Profile and then tap on App Settings. In this section, you will see the Region option. By default, it is set to your country, and you have to change it to China. Yes, change your country name to China, and your device will be accessible with QR scan as well as Bluetooth finding.
4. Search and pair your smart band
Once you change the country name to China, you can add your band to the app. Just tap on the Device tab and choose the Scan QR or Add model option. Now, you will see that your Xiaomi Smart Band is accessible and ready to pair. To pair your tracker, wear your band on your wrist and accept the message.
5. Enable all necessary settings to get notifications
After successful pairing, you can one by one activate all the features and services. You can enable call alerts, app notifications, weather alerts, workout alerts, and other functions.
I hope you now understand how to pair the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 or other tracker in your country.