Xiaomi Smart Band 8 won't pair: what to do
Pairing over Bluetooth fails; the app keeps searching or pairing errors occur.
We could not fully consult the manufacturer's support page for this model; the steps are general and may differ in details.
Most likely causes
Bluetooth is off or unstable on the phone
- Open your phone Settings and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Toggle Bluetooth off and on to refresh the connection.
- Enable airplane mode briefly and then disable it if Bluetooth still fails.
Band has low battery or screen is asleep
- Place the band on the charger and charge for 20–30 minutes.
- Wake the band by tapping the screen or moving your wrist so it is active.
- Try pairing again when the band is charged and awake.
Band already paired to another account or device
- Check if the band is still listed as connected in Mi Fitness or another device.
- If it is connected elsewhere, unpair it from that account or device.
- Attempt pairing again with your phone.
App or phone lacks required permissions
- Open App permissions for Mi Fitness and grant Bluetooth and location access if requested.
- Force close the app and reopen it.
- Try the pairing process again.
Factory reset
Warning: a factory reset erases all local data on the band and unpairs it from your Mi account; back up any data in the app first.
- Wake the band screen and navigate to the Settings menu.
- Find 'System' or 'Reset' and select 'Factory reset' or 'Reset' (menu names may vary).
- Confirm the reset on the band and wait for it to restart.
- After reset, reopen Mi Fitness and pair the band again.
Frequently asked
Why can't the app find my band?
Ensure Bluetooth is on, the band is awake, and Mi Fitness has Bluetooth/location permission. Close other Bluetooth apps and try again.
Will I lose my data after a reset?
Yes, a factory reset erases local band data; data already synced to the Mi Fitness cloud is usually preserved.
Can I pair the band with two phones at once?
Usually no; unpair from the first phone before pairing with a second.
What to do if pairing keeps failing?
Charge the band, toggle Bluetooth on your phone, grant permissions, and if needed perform a factory reset then try pairing again.
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Updated 2026-09-09 · plugfix.vercel.app