Connecting the Redmi Watch 5 Active to a development machine involves several steps, primarily focused on setting up the watch with your Android device and then enabling debugging options if needed. Here's a detailed guide:
Step 1: Pair the Redmi Watch 5 Active with Your Android Phone
1. Turn on the Watch: Press and hold the power button until the watch turns on. Select your language from the list.
2. Download and Install the Mi Fitness App: On your Android phone, go to the Google Play Store and download the Mi Fitness App. Open the app, accept the terms and conditions, and select your country.
3. Add the Watch to the App: Tap the "+" button at the top of the app and select "Add device." Choose the Redmi Watch 5 Active from the list of available devices. You may need to sign in or create an account if you don't have one.
4. Pair the Devices: Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both your phone and watch. The app will guide you through the pairing process. You will see a pairing code on both devices; confirm that they match and tap "Pair" on your phone and the checkmark on your watch.
5. Grant Permissions: After pairing, you will be prompted to grant various permissions for the app to function properly. Review and enable them as needed.
Step 2: Enable Developer Options on Your Android Phone
If you need to debug or develop apps for the watch, you'll need to enable developer options on your phone:
1. Open Settings: Go to the main settings menu on your Android device.
2. Find Developer Options: Scroll down to "About Device" or "My Device," then tap on it. Locate "MIUI Version" (for Xiaomi devices) or "Build Number" (for other Android devices) and tap on it 7-10 times until you see a message indicating that you are now a developer.
3. Enable Developer Options: Go back to the main settings menu, find "Additional Settings," and tap on "Developer options." Scroll down and enable "USB debugging."
Step 3: Enable Debugging for Wear OS Devices (If Applicable)
The Redmi Watch 5 Active does not run Wear OS, so this step is not applicable. However, if you were working with a Wear OS device, you would follow these steps:
1. Enable ADB Debugging on the Watch: Open the watch's settings, scroll to "Developer Options," and enable "ADB debugging."
2. Enable Debug over Bluetooth: Also in the watch's settings, enable "Debug over Bluetooth."
3. Connect the Phone to a Development Machine: Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your computer.
4. Run ADB Commands: Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer and run the following commands to connect the watch to the debugger:
bash
adb forward tcp:4444 localabstract:/adb-hub
adb connect 127.0.0.1:4444
5. Confirm Connection: On the watch, confirm that you allow ADB debugging. On your phone, check the Wear OS companion app to ensure the connection is established.
Conclusion
Since the Redmi Watch 5 Active does not run Wear OS, the primary focus is on pairing it with your Android device using the Mi Fitness App. If you need to develop or debug apps specifically for this watch, you would typically work through the app's interface and any available APIs provided by Xiaomi, rather than using ADB debugging as with Wear OS devices.
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s1NvvgaTUQ
[2] https://developer.android.com/training/wearables/get-started/debugging
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgfQPqoJhwA
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJjanI1MFno
[5] https://www.syncios.com/android/how-to-debug-xiaomi-redmi-phone.html
[6] https://www.mi.com/pk/support/faq/details/KA-38278/
[7] https://www.mi.com/global/product/redmi-watch-5/
[8] https://help.airdroid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045329413-How-to-Enable-USB-debugging-on-Xiaomi
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4LkFwbnwNE
[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OND0d6NmhLU