How to Pair ZEPP LIFE (Pairing Guide, Troubleshooting, Problems)

How to Pair ZEPP LIFE (Pairing Guide, Troubleshooting, Problems)

As Xiaomi, consolidate all of its wearables, Mi Band and Amazfit brand into one, it has rebranded its popular MiFit app to Zepp Life app.

Now, all of its wearables will merge with Amazfit wearables in one fitness support app. The MiFit app has been updated from 5.6.0 version to Zepp Life app with version 6.0.0.  According to its description, the app has been renamed to Zepp Life. Aside from the name change, update comes with bug fixes and improved user experience.

If you purchased a new wearable that uses the Zepp Life, below are the steps on how to pair the application to your smartwatch in Android platform or iOS platform.

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Step by Step Process on How to Pair Zepp Life app

  1. With your smartphone, open Google Play or iOS App Store and search for “Zepp Life app”. You can also scan the QR code in your smartwatch or users manual to go directly to the support app link.
  2. Download the app, and install. The app will ask you to register your account. If you have an account, login to proceed, if not, you can sign-up or register via third party login (Mi account, WeChat, Facebook, Google Account)
  3. Permissions

The app will ask for permission for accessing photos, media, contact, and other files. Just tap “Allow”

  1. After setting the preliminary permission, you can now add your device. Tap on the + sign located at the upper right corner of the app. Select your corresponding devices. Options are Band, Watch, Scale, Smart Shoes.
  2. When you tap the device category, it will ask for permission on collection and processing, activities, sleep, heart rate. Tap to Agree.
  3. It will notify you with Bluetooth connectivity, and permission for accessing the device’s location. Tap to “Allow”.
  4. Turn on your Bluetooth to start pairing the device
  5. The smartwatch will automatically search for nearby device, that is compatible with Zepp Life.
  6. When the device is located, it will ask for pairing request, a pop-up notification will appear on your compatible device asking to pair. A message will appear when you successfully paired your device.
  7. You can now set for notification permissions, changes settings, as well as download watch faces
  8. Zepp Life app

Troubleshooting App Issues

The smartwatch will not pair with the app:

  • Check whether the device has already been added to the Bluetooth section already. If it is, tap on the device, and select “Forget this Device”.
  • Check whether the Bluetooth is activated or not.

Unstable Connection

  • Update the app to the latest version
  • Restart the app and device
  • See compatibility version

Unstable After an app update:

  • Revert back to previous version
  • Install the previous version that works for your device

If all else fails, try to contact the technical support for your device

Again, the above steps in installing the support app, as well as the troubleshooting is applicable to all Mi Band and Amazfit Model wearables.

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Technical Details about the app

App Name: Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit app)

Description: Zepp Life can track your exercises and analyze your sleep & activity data. It keeps you motivated while exercising, helps to build healthy lifestyle and makes a better you.

Platform Compatibility: Android and iOS

Version: 6.0.1

Provider/Developer: Anhui Huami Intelligent Technology Co.LTD

App Permissions, Required Access to: Camera, Contacts, Location, Microphone, Call Logs, Telephone, SMS, Storage

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Jo Di Calivo -Blogger, Tech Guru, providing the current news on wearables particularly on smartwatches, smartbands. And loves to go fishing on spare time.