MI Watch Lite User Manual

MI Watch Lite User

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Product Overview

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

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How to Wear

For daily use, comfortably tighten the watch around your wrist about one finger width away from your wrist bone. Adjust the strap to ensure the heart rate sensor can collect data normally.
Note: Wearing the watch too loosely may impact the data collection by the heart rate sensor.

How to Connect

Download and install Xiaomi Wear/Xiaomi Wear Lite APP to better manage your watch, and log in to your Mi account for more services.
Note: The version of the APP might have been updated, please follow the instructions based on the current APP version.

  1. Press and hold the function button to turn on the watch. Scan the QR code displayed on the watch with your phone, then download and install Xiaomi Wear/ Xiaomi Wear Lite APP. You can also download and install the APP from APP stores, or scan the QR code below.
  2. Open Xiaomi Wear/Xiaomi Wear Lite APP, then log in your Mi account. select add device and follow the instructions to add your watch.

APP QR Code
Scan the QR code to download the APP
Android Device: Xiaomi Wear APP / iOS Device: Xiaomi Wear Lite APP

When an identical pairing code is displayed on both the phone and the watch, tap Pair to complete the pairing.

Notes:
During pairing, make sure the Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and the watch is well connected with your phone.
If the pairing code appears on the watch but not on the phone, please check
whether there is a pairing request in the notifications of the phone.
If the watch cannot be found while adding it to the APP, or cannot connect with your
phone during use, please press and hold the power button of the watch for 10
seconds to restore it to factory settings, then try again.

How to Use

  1. View notifications: Swipe down from the top on the home screen
  2. Open control panel: Swipe up from the bottom on the home screen
  3. Switch widget: Swipe left or right when on the home screen page
  4. Go back: Swipe from the left edge to the right when on other screen pages

GPS

GPS & A-GPS
The watch supports the Global Position System (GPS) tracking. When you do
outdoor exercises such as running, the GPS will automatically start working and notify you when the positioning is successful, and quit tracking once you stop exercises. The open field outdoor is the best place for the GPS tracking; whereas when you are in a dense crowd, raising your arm up can better help GPS to the positioning. It is recommended to start your workout only when the GPS starts working.
The watch has an Assisted GPS (A-GPS) feature which can accelerate GPS positioning via the data directly from the GPS satellites. Make sure your watch is connected with the phone via the Bluetooth, the data can be automatically synchronized from Xiaomi Wear/Xiaomi Wear Lite APP to your watch, and the A-GPS data will be automatically updated as well.
In case the data has not been synchronized for seven consecutive days, the A-GPS data will expire. If so, the positioning information will need to be re-acquired. You can go to the page of outdoor exercises on your watch to update the positioning information.

Charging

Recharge your watch immediately when the battery level is low.

Adjust & Install/Uninstall the Strap

Adjust the position of the buckle according to the circumference of your wrist. To install or uninstall the strap, refer to the figures below. You can pull the strap to see if it is installed securely.
Uninstall the strap: Press down the release button with one hand, and simultaneously pull out the strap with the other hand.

Install the strap: Align the slot of the strap with the watch and then insert it to the watch until you hear a click.

Safety Precautions

  • When using the watch to measure your heart rate, please hold your wrist still.
  • The watch has a water resistance rating of 5 ATM. It can be worn in the shower, swimming pool, or while swimming near the shore. However, it cannot be used in saunas or scuba diving.
  • The touchscreen of the watch does not support underwater operations.
    When the watch comes into contact with water, use a soft cloth to wipe away excess water from its surface before use.
  • During daily use, avoid wearing the watch too tightly. Keep its contact area dry and regularly clean the strap with water. Immediately stop using the watch and seek medical assistance if the contact area on your skin shows signs of redness or swelling.
  • The product information is listed at the slot of the strap, you can remove the strap to check it.
  • Please use the included charging dock to charge the watch. Only use the power adapters that comply with the local safety standards or certified and supplied by qualified manufacturers.
  • Always keep the power adapter and charging dock dry when charging the
    watch. Do not touch them with a wet hand. Never expose the power adapter and charging dock to rain or other liquids.
  • The operating temperature of the watch is 0°C to 35°C. If the ambient temperature is too high or too low, the watch may malfunction.
  • The watch has a built-in battery. To avoid damage to the battery or the watch, do not disassemble and replace the battery by yourself. Only the authorized service providers can replace the battery; otherwise, it will cause potential dangers even personal injuries if a wrong type of battery is used.
  • Do not disassemble, puncture, strike, crush or throw the battery into a fire. Stop using the battery immediately if there is any swelling or fluid leakage.
  • Never throw the watch or its battery into a fire so as to avoid an explosion.
  • This watch is not a medical device, any data or information provided by the watch should not be used as a basis for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
  • The watch and its accessories may contain small parts. To avoid choking or other hazards or damages caused by the children, keep the watch out of
  • the reach of children.
    This watch is not a toy and should only be used by children under adult supervision.
  • Battery abuse or mishandling can cause overheat, liquid leakage, or an explosion. To avoid possible injury, do the following:
    Do not crush or puncture the battery.
    Do not short-circuit the battery, or expose it to water or other liquids.
    Keep the battery away from children.
    Keep the battery away from fire.
    Do not leave the battery in an extremely high-temperature environment or an extremely low air pressure environment.
    Stop using the battery if it is damaged, or if you notice any discharge or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads. We recommend that the batteries be charged about once every three months to prevent overcharge.
    Do not put the battery in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local laws or regulations.

Specifications

Name Mi Watch Lite
Model Watch
Sensor Heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, barometric pressure sensor, ambient light sensor
Satellite Positioning GPS & GLONASS
GPS/GLONASS Frequency 1559-1610 MHz
Water Resistance 5 ATM
Device Type Bluetooth Device Wireless
Connectivity Bluetooth 5.1 BLE
Battery Capacity 230 mAh
Display Screen 1.4-inch square & thin-film transistor (TFT) screen, 320 × 320 resolution, PPI 323
Net Weight 35 g (Incl. watch and strap) Strap Material: TPU
Buckle Material PC + 30% GF
Adjustable Length 140-210 mm
Compatible with Android 5.0 & iOS 10 or above
Battery Type Lithium polymer Battery
Input Voltage DC 5.0 V
Input Current Max. 400 mA
Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C
Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz
Maximum Output Power <6dBm
Operation Frequency 2402MHz-2480MHz

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, Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type REDMIWT02 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, FCC ID and compliance logos related to the Mi Watch Lite , please go to Settings >Regulatory

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 permed 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-sales 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 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.

Battery Safety

Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
This device is equipped with a built-in battery that cannot be removed or replaced.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery by yourself.
Do not put the battery in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local laws or regulations.

FCC:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Manufactured by: Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. Address:
No.019, floor 9, building 6, yard 33, middle Xierqi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, P.R. China
For further information, please go to www.mi.com

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Documents / Resources

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  1. How do I change the language?
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    Boonlert asks <em>How do I change the language?<e/em>
    จะเปลี่ยนภาษายังไงครับ
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    How do I change the language on the Mi Watch Lite?

    Answer

    To change the language on your Mi Watch Lite, you typically need to adjust the settings through the paired mobile application, as the watch often synchronizes its language with your phone's system settings.

    • Using the App: Open the Xiaomi Wear (Android) or Xiaomi Wear Lite (iOS) app on your phone. Go to the device settings section to see if a specific language toggle is available.
    • Phone System Settings: If there is no specific language menu in the app, try changing your phone's system language to your preferred language; the watch should automatically update to match.
    • On the Watch: You can also check the watch's internal menu by swiping up to open the control panel or accessing the Settings menu directly on the device to look for language options, though these are often limited compared to the app.

    If the watch is not connecting or updating, you can restore it to factory settings by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds and then re-pairing it with the app set to your desired language.

  2. I have a Mi Watch Lite watch / model RED MI WT 02 ../- I wanted to set the time to winter time and I enter the code and it does not respond -how to solve this problem / I am 75 years old / -will someone help me .. ???
    mam zegarek Mi Watch Lite/model RED MI WT 02../-chcialem ustawić godzinę na czas zimowy i wpisuję kod a on nie odpowiada -jak rozwiazać ten problem /mam75 lat/ -czy ktoś mi pomoże..???

    marian stebelski asks <em>I have a Mi Watch Lite watch / model RED MI WT 02 ../- I wanted to set the time to winter time and I enter the code and it does not respond -how to solve this problem / I am 75 years old / -will someone help me .. ???<e/em>
    mam zegarek Mi Watch Lite/model RED MI WT 02../-chcialem ustawić godzinę na czas zimowy i wpisuję kod a on nie odpowiada -jak rozwiazać ten problem /mam75 lat/ -czy ktoś mi pomoże..???
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    How do I set the time on my Mi Watch Lite (model REDMIWT02) and why is it not responding to a code?

    Answer

    On the Mi Watch Lite (REDMIWT02), you do not typically enter a manual code to set the time. The watch is designed to synchronize its time automatically with your smartphone via the Xiaomi Wear (Android) or Xiaomi Wear Lite (iOS) app.

    To update the time for winter time or any other change, please follow these steps:

    • Ensure Connection: Make sure your watch is connected to your phone via Bluetooth and that the Xiaomi Wear/Lite app is open.
    • Automatic Sync: Once the watch and phone are synchronized, the watch will automatically update to match the time displayed on your phone.
    • Troubleshooting Connection: If the watch is not responding or syncing, try the following:
      • Check if Bluetooth is enabled on your phone.
      • If the watch cannot be found or won't connect, press and hold the power button (function button) for 10 seconds to restore it to factory settings, then try pairing it again through the app.

    If you are being prompted for a "pairing code" on the screen, this code should appear on both the watch and the phone simultaneously. You must tap Pair on your phone to confirm the connection. If the code appears on the watch but not the phone, check your phone's notification panel for a pairing request.

  3. Hello, I bought Xiaomi watch lite, but I want to change the language from English to Chinese. Can you tell me how to set it up. I use iphone
    你好 我购买的小米 watch lite 不过我想把语言从英文换成中文。可以告诉如何设置吗。我用的是iphone

    ken chen asks <em>Hello, I bought Xiaomi watch lite, but I want to change the language from English to Chinese. Can you tell me how to set it up. I use iphone<e/em>
    你好 我购买的小米 watch lite 不过我想把语言从英文换成中文。可以告诉如何设置吗。我用的是iphone
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    How do I change the language from English to Chinese on the Mi Watch Lite using an iPhone?

    Answer

    The Mi Watch Lite typically synchronizes its system language with the language set on your paired smartphone. To change the watch language to Chinese while using an iPhone, please follow these steps:

    • Change Phone Language: On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Language & Region. Set your iPhone's primary language to Chinese (Simplified or Traditional).
    • Sync with App: Open the Xiaomi Wear Lite app (the iOS version of the app mentioned on page 5 of your manual) and ensure your watch is connected via Bluetooth. The watch should automatically update its interface to match your phone's language.

    If the language does not update automatically, try the following:

    1. Ensure your watch and app are updated to the latest firmware/version.
    2. Check the device settings within the Xiaomi Wear Lite app to see if a manual "Language" override option is available under the watch's specific settings menu.
    3. If the watch remains stuck in English, you may need to unpair and re-pair the device after changing your iPhone's language settings.

    Note: Global versions of the Mi Watch Lite may have limited support for certain languages. If Chinese does not appear after changing your phone settings, your specific regional model may not support that system language.

  4. Good morning.
    I’m walking and I wanted to know how to get the average speed on the watch face instead of the pace?
    I have a mi watch lite watch.
    Thank you for your reply.
    Bonjour.
    Je marche et j’aurais voulu savoir comment faut faire pour avoir la vitesse moyenne sur le cadran de la montre à la place de l’allure?
    J’ai une montre mi watch lite.
    Merci pour votre réponse.

    Boivin asks <em>Good morning.
    I'm walking and I wanted to know how to get the average speed on the watch face instead of the pace?
    I have a mi watch lite watch.
    Thank you for your reply.
    Bonjour.
    Je marche et j'aurais voulu savoir comment faut faire pour avoir la vitesse moyenne sur le cadran de la montre à la place de l'allure?
    J'ai une montre mi watch lite.
    Merci pour votre réponse.
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    How can I display average speed instead of pace on the Mi Watch Lite face during a walk?

    Answer

    The Mi Watch Lite typically displays Pace (minutes per kilometer/mile) by default during walking and running activities. Based on the provided manual and standard device functionality, here is how you can view or manage your data fields:

    • During the Workout: While you are recording your walk, you can usually swipe up or down on the screen to cycle through different data pages. One of these pages may display Speed or Average Speed.
    • Watch Face Customization: Most standard watch faces on the Mi Watch Lite have fixed data fields. To see if your specific watch face can be edited, long-press the home screen. If a 'Settings' or 'Edit' icon appears below the face, tap it to see if the data widgets (like steps or pace) can be swapped for speed.
    • Xiaomi Wear App: Open the Xiaomi Wear (or Xiaomi Wear Lite) app on your phone. Go to the 'Profile' or 'Device' tab, select your watch, and look for 'Watch Faces'. Some downloadable faces are designed specifically to show speed rather than pace.

    Please note that for walking activities, many fitness trackers prioritize 'Pace' as the standard metric. If you cannot find a setting to swap them on the main face, you will need to rely on the secondary data screens during your active workout session.

  5. how to switch off sensor light it continuously on what we do??

    Bisma asks how to switch off sensor light it continuously on what we do??
    Manuals+ clarified question
    Question

    How do I turn off the sensor light on the Mi Watch Lite?

    Answer

    The light you are seeing is the Heart Rate Sensor located on the back of the watch. This sensor is designed to collect data for health monitoring. While the manual does not provide a direct button sequence to turn the light off, you can manage its behavior through the following steps:

    • Check Heart Rate Settings: Open the Xiaomi Wear (or Xiaomi Wear Lite) app on your phone. Navigate to the device settings and look for "Heart Rate" or "Monitoring" settings. You can often change the frequency of monitoring or turn off continuous monitoring to reduce how often the light is active.
    • Adjust Fit: Ensure you are wearing the watch correctly. According to the manual, it should be tightened about one-finger width away from your wrist bone. If the watch is too loose, the sensor may stay active longer while trying to get a reading.
    • Factory Reset: If the light is stuck on due to a software glitch, you can press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to restore the watch to factory settings.

    Please note that this watch is not a medical device, and the sensor light is a normal part of its operation for tracking fitness data.

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