Mi Band 5 User Manual: Learn How to Pair, Connect & Turn On

: June 8, 2024
: Xiaomi

The Mi Smart Band 5 is a fitness tracker that provides a range of features to help users monitor their daily activities and sleeping habits. This user manual provides detailed instructions on how to pair, connect, and turn on the device, as well as how to wear and use it effectively. The manual also includes information on disassembly, charging, and precautions to take when using the device. In addition, the manual provides specifications for the device and information on how to dispose of it responsibly. The manual also includes a FAQ section that addresses common questions about the device, such as whether it requires a smartphone to track heart pressure or if it has a built-in GPS. Overall, this manual is an essential resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their Mi Smart Band 5.

Mi Smart Band 5 User Manual

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Mi Smart Band 5 User Manual

Read this manual carefully before use, and retain it for future reference.

Product Overview

a. Fitness Tracker
Product Overview

b. Wristband

c. Charging Cable

Installation

Insert one end of the fitness tracker into the slot from the front of the wristband.
Press down on the other end with your thumb to push the fitness tracker completely into the slot.

Wearing

Comfortably tighten the band around your wrist, about 1 finger width away from your wrist bone.
To achieve the optimal performance of the heart rate sensor, make sure its back to contact with your skin. When wearing your wristband, keep it neither too tight nor too loose but leaving some space for the skin to be able to breathe. Tighten the wristband before you start to exercise and properly loosen it afterward.

Too loose

If the band can easily move up and down the wrist, or the heart rate sensor cannot collect the data, try tightening the wristband.

Just right
The band can comfortably fit around the wrist.

Connecting

Scan the QR code to download and install the latest version of the Mi Fit app, or search for it in Google Play, App Store, or other third-party app stores.

Mi Fit app QR code
（Android 5.0 & iOS 10.0 or above）
Log into your Mi account in the Mi Fit app, and follow the instructions to connect and pair the band with your phone. Once the band vibrates and a pairing request is displayed on its screen, tap the touch button to complete the pairing with your phone. Note: Make sure the Bluetooth on your phone is enabled. Hold the phone and the band close to each other during pairing.

Usage

Aer successfully pairing with your device, the band will start tracking and analyzing your daily activities and sleeping habits.
Touch the button to light up the screen. Swipe up or down to view various functions such as exercise data, and heart rate measurements. Swipe right to return to the previous page.

Using Induction
Swipe up/down to switch between functions

Swipe right to return to the previous page

Disassembly

Remove the band from your wrist, hold on to each end and pull on the wristband until you see a small gap between the fitness tracker and the wristband.
Use your finger to pop the fitness tracker out of its slot from the front side of the wristband.

Disassembly Induction

Charging

Recharge your band immediately when the battery level is low.

Charging

Precautions

When using the band to measure your heart rate, please keep your wrist still.
The Mi Smart Band 5 has a water resistance rating of 5 ATM. It can be worn in the shower, swimming pool, or while swimming near the shore. It cannot be used, however, in a sauna or while scuba diving.
The function of the touch button and touchscreen are not accessible during underwater. When your band comes in contact with water, use a so cloth to wipe away excess water from its surface before using it.
During daily use, avoid wearing the band too tightly and try to keep its contact area dry. Please clean the wristband regularly with water.
Please stop using the product immediately and seek medical assistance if the contact area on your skin shows signs of redness or swelling

Specifications

Name: Mi Smart Band 5
Model: XMSH10HM
Fitness Tracker Net Weight: 11.9 g
Fitness Tracker Dimensions: 47.2 x 18.5 x 12.4 mm
Wristband Material: Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Clasp Material: Aluminum alloy
Adjustable Length: 155–219 mm
Compatible with: Android 5.0 & iOS 10.0 or above
Battery Capacity: 125 mAh
Battery Type: Lithium polymer battery
Input voltage: DC 5.0 V
Input Current: 250 mA Max.
Water Resistance: 5 ATM
Bluetooth Frequency: 2402–2480 MHz
Max. Output: ≤13 dBm
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 BLE

Disposal and Recycling Information

All products bearing this symbol are waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE as in directive 2012/19/EU) which should not be mixed with unsorted household waste. Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment, appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. Please contact the installer or local authorities for more information about the location as well as terms and conditions of such collection points.

Certifications and Safety Approvals

Hereby, Anhui Huami Information Technology Co., Ltd., declares that the radio equipment type XMSH10HM is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.mi.com/global/service/support/declaration.html

For regulatory information, product certification, and compliance logos related to the Mi Smart Band 5, please go to More > Settings > Regulatory.

Manufactured for: Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd.
Manufactured by: Anhui Huami Information Technology Co., Ltd. (a Mi Ecosystem company)
Address: Room 1201, Building A4, National Animation Industry Base, No. 800 Wangjiang West Road, Gaoxin District, Hefei, Anhui, China
For further information, please go to www.mi.com

Warranty Notice

As a Xiaomi consumer, you benefit under certain conditions from additional warranties. Xiaomi offers specific consumer warranty benefits which are in addition to, and not instead of, any legal warranties provided by your national consumer law. The duration and conditions related to the legal warranties are provided by respective local laws. For more information about the consumer warranty benefits, please refer to Xiaomi’s official website https://www.mi.com/en/service/warranty/. Except as prohibited by laws or otherwise promised by Xiaomi, the after-sales services shall be limited to the country or region of the original purchase.
Under the consumer warranty, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Xiaomi will, at its discretion, repair, replace or refund your product. Normal wear and tear, force majeure, abuse or damage caused by the user’s negligence or fault are not warranted. The contact person for the after-sale service may be any person in Xiaomi’s authorized service network, Xiaomi’s authorized distributors or the final vendor who sold the products to you. If in doubt please contact the relevant person as Xiaomi may identify.
The present warranties do not apply in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Products which were not duly imported and/or were not duly manufactured by Xiaomi and/or were not duly acquired from Xiaomi or a Xiaomi’s official seller are not covered by the present warranties. As per applicable law you may benefit from warranties from the non-official retailer who sold the product. Therefore, Xiaomi invites you to contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product.

SPECIFICATION

Specification	Details
Name	Mi Smart Band 5
Model	XMSH10HM
Fitness Tracker Net Weight	11.9 g
Fitness Tracker Dimensions	47.2 x 18.5 x 12.4 mm
Wristband Material	Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Clasp Material	Aluminum alloy
Adjustable Length	155–219 mm
Compatible with	Android 5.0 & iOS 10.0 or above
Battery Capacity	125 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium polymer battery
Input voltage	DC 5.0 V
Input Current	250 mA Max.
Water Resistance	5 ATM
Bluetooth Frequency	2402–2480 MHz
Max. Output	≤13 dBm
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 BLE

FAQS

Do I have to buy the magnetic charger separately?

No need to, come with charger

How do you charge the device? Pics?

It uses a usb charging cable that plugs into any standard USB port and attaches magnetically to the back of the device.

Does the tracker require your phone to track steps?

No, but you see a limited amount of days on the watch (7)

What is you actual battery life, and your usage?

Used to be 7 or 8 days with all features enabled. A year later, 4 or 5 days as the battery ages and will hold less and less of a charge.

Which brand wieght scale is compatiable

They’re asking which models of smart weight scales are compatible with the watch, so that weights are synced between the watch and the scale.

Is a smartphone required to set up and/or track heart pressure? Want to give it to someone elderly who uses a flip phone to track her heart pressure.

At least the version of the MiBand does NOT track blood pressure. It does, however, track heart rate, which shows up on the device screen as well as in the app

Is this the total sale price for this tracker?

Yes

what software is used to support this watch? Is it the VeryFitPro software?

You can get the mi fit app at the apple app store.

Does this check your Blood pressure?

No, it doesn’t. It can check your heart rate, beats per minute, if that’s of interest to you.

Does this have built in GPS?

no, it uses the GPS of your smartphone

How do you change the temperature to Fahrenheit?

In the app go to your profile. You will see the name of the band towards the top, click on that and scroll down until you see weather settings and you change it there.

Does it have a microphone?

It doesn’t have a microphone nor a speaker. It is very good, though. Great waterproof features.