Changing the watch face on your Mi Band 5 is a straightforward process, primarily done through its companion app, allowing you to personalize your device's look and functionality.
Changing Your Mi Band 5 Watch Face Using the Zepp Life (Mi Fit) App
The most comprehensive way to change and customize your Mi Band 5 watch face is by using the official companion app, Zepp Life (formerly Mi Fit). This app gives you access to a wide variety of watch faces and customization options.
Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Zepp Life App: Ensure your Mi Band 5 is connected via Bluetooth to your smartphone and open the Zepp Life app for Android or Zepp Life app for iOS.
- Navigate to Your Profile: Tap on the "Profile" tab located at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Your Mi Band 5: Under "My devices," tap on your "Mi Smart Band 5."
- Go to Band Display Settings: Look for and tap on "Band display settings" or "Store" (the exact name might vary slightly based on app version).
- Browse Watch Faces: You will see a collection of available watch faces. These are categorized and offer various styles, from minimalist digital displays to feature-rich analog designs.
- Customize (Optional): Within this selection, you might find watch faces that offer further personalization. For example, you can often find a selection of watch faces that you can customize. When you find one you like, select it and then tap on the little settings icon (often a gear or paintbrush icon) to adjust elements like the background image, displayed information (steps, heart rate, weather), or color scheme.
- Apply Your Choice: Once you've selected your desired watch face (and customized it if applicable), tap the "Sync" or "Apply" button. The app will then transfer the watch face to your Mi Band 5. This process usually takes a few seconds.
Changing Watch Faces Directly on Your Mi Band 5 (Quick Switch)
While the app offers the most extensive library, you can also quickly switch between already synced watch faces directly from your Mi Band 5 itself.
Here's how:
- Wake Your Mi Band 5: Tap or raise your wrist to wake the screen.
- Long-Press the Watch Face: On the current watch face display, press and hold your finger on the screen for a few seconds.
- Swipe to Select: The watch face will shrink, and you can then swipe left or right to scroll through the watch faces you have previously synced from the Zepp Life app.
- Tap to Confirm: Tap on the watch face you wish to use, and it will immediately become active.
Tips for Personalizing Your Mi Band 5 Watch Face
- Explore Different Categories: The Zepp Life app often organizes watch faces into categories like "Classic," "Digital," "Art," "IP customization," etc. Explore these to find styles that suit your mood or needs.
- Custom Backgrounds: Some customizable watch faces allow you to upload your own photos as the background, making your Mi Band truly unique.
- Essential Data at a Glance: Choose watch faces that display the information most important to you, such as steps, heart rate, battery life, or weather, directly on the main screen.
