Is Mi Band 4 Compatible with My Mobile?

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 will possibly be one of the star gadgets this Christmas. It is a product that gives what it promises, and that has an ideal price for an “invisible friend” or any other circumstance in which you have to look good with a gift. But is this wearable compatible with all mobile phones on the market?

As we say a Mi Band 4 is a very “giftable” product. It allows to record the physical activity of any user, encouraging and motivating also to lead an active life. However, before giving or buying a Mi Band 4 for us, we must take into account some important aspects about its compatibility and that have nothing to do with the weak points of the bracelet.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4

What mobile phones is it compatible with?

There are several aspects in which the bracelet will not work since not only Bluetooth is the necessary requirement for it to be linked to our mobile. First of all, keep in mind that it is only compatible with Android and iOS devices. This means that if we know a person with a mobile that has another operating system, or even that has a feature phone, it will be useless to give him the bracelet.

This type of basic terminals usually integrate proprietary operating systems, therefore it cannot be linked to the wristband even if it has Bluetooth. Nor can we download the Mi Fit App, necessary to dump all the data, and that is only available in the Google Play and App Store bazaars.

mi band 4

On iOS

The technical specifications of the bracelet indicate that it will only be compatible with mobiles with iOS operating system as of version 4.4 . This means that the Mi Band 4 can work from the iPhone 5S or the veteran iPhone 6 and even the iPhone SE.

On Android

Something similar happens in Android, since the Mi Band 4 is compatible as of version 4.4 KitKat . This means that we can link it with very old devices. If we have doubts, we can check the version of our Android mobile from the Settings / About the device menu.

Better with GPS

Similarly, and although it is not a strictly necessary technical requirement, it is advised that the mobile phone has a GPS connection. This will allow us to correctly record the distances traveled when we go out with the terminal . Otherwise, even if we have a compatible old terminal, if it lacks GPS we will not be taking full advantage of the product.