On February 9, 2026, Xiaomi Watch 5 launched its beta recruitment program for an upcoming software version, restricting participation to 300 users. This latest update brings enhancements such as refined automatic weight backfill for gym workouts, improved gesture controls, optimized power-saving strategies for specific use cases, and upgraded always-on display functionality for watch faces. Additionally, it addresses several known issues, including gesture recognition errors, occasional alarms not sounding, calendar display irregularities, erroneous storage space warnings, and inconsistencies in public transport card information. Eligible users can apply through the Beta Center in the Xiaomi Community App, with registration available from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on February 9. The beta testing phase is scheduled to take place from 3:00 PM on February 10 to 6:00 PM on February 16.