Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 normally uses language and formatting information supplied through the connected phone and Mi Fit. Language, time format, units, weather settings, and some display details may update after the band reconnects and synchronizes.
How the Settings Work
[reference] Title: Phone language and region Text: Provides the main system language, locale, date and time preferences that the band can follow. Title: Mi Fit Text: Connects and synchronizes Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 with the phone and applies supported device settings. Title: Band display Text: Shows menus, workouts, notifications, weather, and other information using the language and formatting available after synchronization. [/reference]The band language normally follows the phone system language when that language is supported by Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4. A language change is applied after the phone and band reconnect and synchronize.
- The band does not rely on a full smartphone-style language menu for normal language changes.
- A newly selected language may not appear until Mi Fit reconnects to the band.
- Language resources may also be refreshed during an app or device update.
- If the selected phone language is not supported by the band, Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 may continue using another available language instead.
Change the Band Language
[step] 1. Open the Android system settings. 2. Open the language settings, which may appear under System, Additional settings, or Languages & input depending on the phone. 3. Set the desired supported language as the phone's primary system language. 4. Open Mi Fit. 5. Keep Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 close to the phone and confirm that it is connected. 6. Allow the band to synchronize and check whether its interface changes to the selected language. [/step] [tip] If the language does not update immediately, reopen Mi Fit and give the band another synchronization cycle before changing additional settings. [/tip]Language Options in Mi Fit
Language controls can vary with the app version, regional build, and device software. Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 normally follows the phone system language, but some app versions may expose additional device-language or regional options.
If a language option is available:
- Open Mi Fit.
- Open the Profile section.
- Select Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4.
- Check the device settings for an available language or regional preference.
- Keep the band connected while the change synchronizes.
If the Band Starts in Chinese
A newly paired or reset Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 may initially display a different language. Synchronizing it with a phone using a supported language normally applies the corresponding band language.
[step] 1. Set the Android phone to the preferred supported language, such as English. 2. Open Mi Fit and add or reconnect Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4. 3. Keep the phone and band close together while pairing and synchronization complete. 4. Allow any normal device resource or software updates presented during synchronization to finish. 5. Check the band language again after synchronization. [/step]If the display has not changed, keep Mi Fit open for a little longer, confirm that the band remains connected, and make sure the app is current. Restarting the band after a completed update can also refresh the interface.
Region, Units & Time
Language and region settings can affect several types of information shown by the phone, Mi Fit, and Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4.
- Distance: kilometres or miles where unit controls are available.
- Weight: kilograms or pounds for profile-related measurements.
- Temperature: Celsius or Fahrenheit for weather information.
- Time: the band follows the connected phone's 12-hour or 24-hour time format.
- Date: date ordering can depend on the phone's language and regional format.
Unit controls may be available inside Mi Fit, while time and date formatting can depend on the Android system settings. After changing a preference, synchronize Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 before checking the result on the band.
Weather Region & Temperature
Weather information uses location and temperature preferences supplied through the phone and Mi Fit. Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 can use an automatically determined location or a manually selected location when those options are available.
- Open Mi Fit and select Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 from the Profile section.
- Open the weather settings.
- Select a location manually or use current-location detection when available.
- Allow the required location permission and phone location service when automatic positioning is used.
- Select Celsius or Fahrenheit according to your preference.
- Synchronize the band to update its weather information.
Notifications in Different Languages
Notification text comes from the connected phone, but the characters that Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 can display depend on the fonts and language resources available on the band.
- Common supported characters generally display normally.
- Accented characters and scripts such as Arabic or Cyrillic can depend on the available firmware and font resources.
- An unsupported character may appear incorrectly or as a placeholder.
- Keeping Mi Fit and the band software current can help ensure the available language resources are applied.
A notification may still be readable even when one or more unsupported characters are not rendered correctly.
After Changing Language or Region
A language or regional change may trigger a short reconnect or synchronization. During this process, the band can receive updated language resources, units, time information, or other display preferences.
- Confirm the new phone language and region first.
- Open Mi Fit and keep Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 nearby.
- Allow synchronization to finish before checking every screen.
- If the app version supports manual refresh, refresh or sync the device page.
- If necessary, restart the band after synchronization has completed.
Temporary mixed language, old units, or an unchanged format can occur while settings or device resources are still being synchronized.
Basic Checks
[troubleshoot] Problem: Band language does not change after the phone language is changed Cause: The band may not have synchronized yet, or the selected language may not be supported Fix: Confirm the phone language, open Mi Fit, check the band connection, and synchronize again. If needed, reopen the app, cycle Bluetooth, or restart the phone or band. Problem: Units on the band do not match the preferred units Cause: Mi Fit and the phone's regional settings may not yet be aligned or synchronized Fix: Check the available unit settings in Mi Fit, synchronize the band, and review the phone region if the format still differs. Toggling the available unit option and synchronizing again can refresh the setting. Problem: Time or date format looks different from the phone Cause: The phone's time format, language, region, or the most recent synchronization may differ from the expected setting Fix: Check the phone's 12-hour or 24-hour setting and regional format, then reconnect and synchronize Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4. Problem: Some band screens use different languages Cause: A language or resource update may still be completing Fix: Keep the band connected to Mi Fit until synchronization finishes, then restart the band if the mixed display remains. [/troubleshoot]Keep Settings Consistent
- Use a primary phone language and region that match how you normally read dates, time, and measurements.
- Use Mi Fit for available unit and weather preferences.
- After an important change, give Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 time to reconnect and synchronize before changing another setting.
- Avoid repeatedly switching between very different language and region combinations when it is not necessary, as temporary display mismatches can occur while the band updates.
- Keep Mi Fit and the band software current so available language and character resources can be applied.