How to Pair AMAZFIT Balance 2 XT with an Android Phone: Step-by-Step Guide

Initial Watch Setup

• 💡 Turn on the AMAZFIT Balance 2 XT by pressing and holding the lower button until the MSI logo appears.
• ✅ Select your preferred language from the list displayed on the watch.

Installing and Connecting the ZEP App

• 📲 On your Android phone, open the Play Store, search for "Zep" (with two Ps), and install the application.
• 🔑 Log in to your Amazfit account within the ZEP app. If you don't have one, you can create a new account.
• ➕ Navigate to 'Device' in the app, select 'Watch', and tap 'Got it' to allow necessary permissions.

Pairing the Watch

• 📷 Open the ZEP app's camera to scan the QR code displayed on the watch screen.
• ✔️ Confirm the pairing process by tapping the checkmark on the watch.
• ⚙️ Adjust initial settings like font and text size on the watch, then tap the checkmark to proceed.

Essential Permissions and Settings

• 🔔 Notification access is crucial for receiving phone notifications on your watch; allow this permission if desired.
• 📞 Enable Bluetooth calls to use your watch for making and receiving calls, requiring additional permissions.
• ✉️ Allow SMS sending using voice commands and calendar sync for enhanced functionality.
• 📍 Enable weather location services for accurate weather updates.
• 🔋 App background activity permission is recommended to prevent battery optimization from closing the ZEP app, ensuring reliable syncing and notifications.

Optional Wi-Fi Connection and Finalization

• 🌐 You can connect the watch to Wi-Fi for faster downloads of apps and watch faces.
• 🖱️ Choose your preferred button side (right or left) and app menu view (grid or list).
• ✅ Once setup is complete, the watch will be ready to use, indicated by a connection icon in the control menu.