Good day. Today I will try to tell you almost everything about how to use the Xiaomi Mi band 2. In my opinion, the device is the best budget tracker on the electronics market. The bracelet is a capsule with an electronic "filling", fixed in a silicone strap. For ease of use, there is an official application, which we will talk about later.
Capsule
As you have already noticed, on the front side of the Mi Band there is a small monochrome screen and a touch button:
By pressing the button, various information is switched: steps taken, kilometers, heart rate, current time, calories lost, as well as the charge of the bracelet. The screen also displays icons for the alarm clock, phone handsets (when calling), messages and various applications. Read more about setting.
The mi band 2 capsule is fixed in a strap and can be worn on either hand.
Throughout the day, the bracelet collects information about the steps taken, distance and heart rate. All this is displayed in the Mi Fit app.Official app
Acquaintance with the application. Status tab
Brief daily statistics. This part of the screen shows the steps taken during the day, the distance, and the number of calories lost.
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Pulse. Section 4 displays the last heart rate measured by the bracelet, as well as the time when it was done.
Achievements. The statistics of achievements contains data on the steps taken over the last 10 days. The days when you met the stride goal are highlighted in orange. When the goal is reached for several days in a row, the application composes a "Series" and counts down the days of the last one.
Two small buttons on top of this tab are also noticeable:
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Tab "Notifications"
Unlock the screen. With this option, you do not have to enter a PIN code or put your finger on the fingerprint scanner if your smart bracelet is near the phone. Setting up this function is quite simple, so you can customize it with the help of the prompts in the application itself.
Visibility. This item enables or disables the ability to "see" your bracelet from someone else's smartphone. Basically, it is needed for the "Friends" function, which will be described below.
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Accounts. In this block you can link your statistics and measurements to Google service Fit and other sports apps.
Behavior labels. You can check everything that you do during the day to see statistics of your activities. There are many options in the app. Click on them when you start any activity and end when finished.
Profile tab
General information. This block contains basic information about you, namely: Average steps, total kilometers, total days. If you click on "Profile" in the middle of the block, then the name, gender, date of birth, height and weight will be indicated there.
Devices. Here you will find all Xiaomi gadgets connected to the application, as well as help you configure them. The device settings in this block are intuitive, but if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask them in the comments.
A fitness bracelet from Xiaomi is now at the peak of its popularity. This is understandable, because it helps people who follow their figure to track their activity, pulse and count calories. The new generation of such devices has become even more high-tech. Has many additional useful functions... So, it's easy to be in shape and stay mobile when you have the Mi Band 2 gadget. this device will not take much time, and the benefits from its use are enormous.
Description of the device
The device Xiaomi Mi Band 2 has a strict, laconic and at the same time stylish look (the factory settings of the device can be changed immediately after registration on the website).
The gadget has a thin rubber strap, in the middle of which there is an electronic oval capsule. On the inside of the capsule there is a sensor that monitors the pulse, and the outside of the capsule screen shows the desired values. Has a flat glossy appearance.
You can purchase a strap of any color for your fitness device. The electronics can be easily removed from the belt. Can freely take place in the new generation colored straps. Moreover, you should not purchase old-style belts, since they will not fit here in size.
The main feature of the Mi Band 2 (setting the watch will help you enable the desired modes and start the gadget) is a small monochrome display.
Sensory round button at the bottom of the screen allows you to control the device settings and launches an action with one touch of the hand.
The screen contains information about the selected mode, time, incoming messages and calls.
The strap clasp is easy to put on and attaches securely. The strap itself does not interfere with sleep and active sports, fitness. It has a wide enough range so that it can be worn by people of any wrist width. The gadget is waterproof and has the ability to withstand temporary exposure to water and is reasonably well protected from dust. You cannot swim and swim with him.
Instrument specifications
Mi Band 2 (setting up the device will allow you to determine the degree of daytime activity and the time spent sleeping) consists of a strap and an electronic capsule. The strap is made of silicone thermoplastic vulcanizate and the capsule contains materials such as plastic and polycarbonate.
As mentioned above, the body of the device has two sensors. First three-axis accelerometer, second optical heart rate monitor. The gadget is equipped with the following features:
- measuring heart rate;
- accounting of the distance covered;
- pedometer;
- the number of calories burned;
- sleep monitoring;
- notification of incoming calls, messages;
- unlocking a smartphone or tablet.
The device has a monochrome OLED display. Its diagonal is 0.42 inches. The indication of the device can be carried out both through the display and with the help of a vibration motor. Together with the device comes a built-in lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 70 mAh. The fitness watch can work offline for up to twenty days. The device has built-in Bluetooth 4.0 LE.
The device can be used when temperature conditions from -20 to +70 ° C. Dimensions (edit) electronic device are: 40.3x15.7x10.5 mm, and the weight of the electronic capsule without a belt is 7 g. There is compatibility with such operating systems like iOS 7 and Android 4.3. The length of the bracelet is 235 mm.
The Mi Band 2 model (the time setting on the device is carried out first of all) differs from other Xiaomi bracelets with an OLED screen and touch control. The gadget can work in duet with both a smartphone and a tablet.
Equipment
Setting up the Mi Band 2 bracelet does not take much time, the main thing is to strictly follow the instructions given in the instructions. The bracelet is packed in a light brown cardboard box. The box contains a recess that contains an electronic capsule. Its upper part is covered with special glass. A bracelet is located directly under the capsule along with instructions for using the device. Not far from the capsule is located Charger which has a USB connector.
The bracket is carefully removed from the strap and inserted into the charger. The contacts of the products must fit snugly against each other. The USB connector connects to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer or adapter. The electronic capsule is considered fully charged if all three indicators on the case are on. The first charging of the device takes about two hours. In the future, it will take less time to charge the device.
You cannot try to charge the tracket in any other way. Otherwise, it may burn out. Do not insert the charger into an adapter where the current is 2 A. In this situation, it can be severely damaged.
Registration procedure
Setting up Mi Band 2 begins with registering your own Mi account. The registration procedure can be completed both on a smartphone and through a browser on the Internet.
When registering through a browser, follow the links located on the official website of the company or in the instructions for use of the device. First of all, you should fill out a questionnaire. In the line "Country / Region" indicate the country, in the cell "Email" enter the address Email... Opposite the “Birthday” value is the date of birth. You need to uncheck the box from the newsletter, as the information comes in Chinese. Next, you should enter a password, which must have at least eight characters, and a captcha. In the profile, mention should be made of a phone that will help you recover your password if you lose it.
An email address or phone number is used as a login.
Registration in the Mi-system can be done via a smartphone after installing the corresponding application. If the parameters were entered incorrectly in the Mi Band 2 tracker, resetting the settings will help eliminate this inaccuracy.
Installing the app
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is configured after installing the corresponding application on the smartphone. If the smartphone is Android (version 4.3 or newer, and Bluetooth must be at least version 4.0), then you can install the application in Russian, which is taken from Play Market... Or, alternatively, install the Russian version, which can be downloaded from the official website of the company.
After installing the application, you should go to the next page and make all the necessary settings.
If present iPhone smartphone (iOS version 7.0 and newer, as well as iPhone 4S), then you should open the AppStore and follow the specified link. The official Mi Fit app will open here. You need to download and install it. The application is English. After these manipulations, you should carry out further customization gadget.
How to reset Mi Band 2 settings will be mentioned later in the article.
Setting up the device
Setting up Mi Band 2 includes a Mi-account, a tracket and a special application. All this must closely and continuously interact with each other.
At the first stage of the settings, you should log in to special application... To do this, you need to enter the username and password from the Mi-account. Then you should consistently enter information about yourself:
- name or nickname;
- date of birth;
- height;
- the minimum number of steps.
All this data can be changed at any time in your account settings. Setting up Xiaomi Mi Band 2 at the next stage involves linking a tracket. To do this, you need to connect the smartphone and the bracelet using bluetooth. Then you need to follow the instructions on the screen. At the first stage, you need to select the type of device, then a message should appear prompting you to click on the Mi Band. To do this, lightly tap the application with your finger. Then a message will appear stating that the binding is complete.
If the wireless connection is successful, then the firmware on the Mi Band will be updated. During the update software the fitness bracelet should be close to the phone. As soon as the configuration of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet is completed, the interface of the specified application will open.
Application of Mi Band app
After setting 2 is completed, you can start using the application. The interface is divided into three tabs, which are the main ones here, these are:
- "Profile".
- "Notifications".
- "Activity".
After touching the step diagram in the "Activity" section. A histogram and the total number of sessions performed will be displayed here. It can be scrolled left or right. Put into folders by date. View your past achievements. The data in this category can be distributed by day, week, and month.
The Statistics option shows general data:
- distance;
- number of steps;
- number of classes.
In the item "Sleep" statistics are given for the night that has passed. The wake-up time, as well as the moments of slow and REM sleep are displayed here. There is data on the duration of sleep, its onset and the time of awakening. Scrolling to the left of the data, you can see the past statistics of sleep by day.
Running function. To use it, turn off the GPS and wait until the icon indicating the number of satellites turns green. After that, you should enable the "Start" option. When running, the electronic board displays general information... The program allows you to switch to the map. As a result, you can visually see the trajectory of movement.
The "Notifications" tab is divided into:
- "Challenges". When an incoming call arrives, an alert is sent through the bracelet. It is possible to disable notifications from unknown numbers.
- "Alarm". Allows you to set the wake-up time on the bracelet. Mi Band also wakes up when the phone is completely discharged.
- "Messages". Just like with incoming calls, you receive a notification about a new message in the form of vibration. You can turn off the notification of messages coming from other people's numbers.
- "Applications". Here you can set up a notification about actions taking place in applications (for example, in Telegram).
- "Device alarm". The Mi Band program duplicates the functions of the phone's alarm clock to the device.
- "Unlock the screen". The smartphone must be configured so that the bracelet can unlock it. To do this, you should make the screen lock by any available methods, and unlock the Mi Band.
- "Visibility". The option starts visibility so that other devices can see the bracelet.
- Paragraph "Services" allows you to share your results and sync them on WeChat, QQ and Weibo.
- "Profile". In this part of the screen, the main part of setting up the bracelet takes place. The account icon allows you to go to personal information. Here will be the data that was entered when you first started this program: date of birth, gender, age, etc. Below you can view a list of functions that this application can perform.
As additional opportunities the device is considered:
- "Visual control". By pressing touch button you can view your activity time, steps, calories, heart rate, calories and battery power. This item is configured in the Profile menu - Mi Band 2 - Information display.
- "Search for a bracelet". You need to go to the application and select Profile-Devices - Mi Band and search for Mi Band. As a result, the bracelet should emit two characteristic vibration signals.
- "Friends". Allows you not only to add friends and relatives to the application, but also to monitor their progress.
How do I reset the settings?
A fitness bracelet is simply irreplaceable for people involved in sports. They are happy to use the useful functions of the appliance. They can customize the options to their liking via a tablet or smartphone. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet is a simple and quite stylish gadget. Even a schoolboy can easily figure out its functions. The device is compatible with many well-known operating systems.
In addition to the above positive qualities, the device has one and very significant drawback. The instructions do not say a word on how to reset to factory settings. Mi Band 2 in this case should be used in conjunction with a tablet or smartphone. The Mi Fit tracker app must be installed. So, the procedure for resetting the device is as follows:
- Linking Mi Band2 to your profile.
- Open the Mi Fit app and sign in.
- Untie the bracelet from the profile. To do this, in the Mi Fit application, select the "Unpair" option and click on it. The fitness tracker will be unlinked from the profile.
After the listed actions, the bracelet will not be in the user's list. The bracelet can now be linked to another user. To do this, the binding button is activated and the selection is confirmed once again by pressing the same button. After binding to a new profile, the bracelet will begin to vibrate, which means full reset settings.
If you cannot access the profile to which the fitness tracker is attached, then you cannot reset the settings using this method. In this case, some users recommend completely discharging the device. Considering the autonomy of the tracker, the battery will be completely discharged in a month, which is too long. Some users, at their own risk, recommend putting the e-capsule in the freezer, but there is no evidence to indicate the correctness of such actions and a positive result.
Above, we discussed how to reset the settings of Xiaomi Mi Band 2, and now let's move on to the cost of the device.
Gadget cost
The cost of a sports gadget ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 rubles. The unit can be purchased through online retailers or sporting goods stores.
Sports, fitness, health are a trend today, so it's no wonder why smart fitness bracelet xiaomi Mi Band gained such popularity, barely having time to hit the shelves of online stores. Let's take a look at this miracle of Chinese industry and figure out for ourselves whether it is really, if not irreplaceable, then at least useful thing, or just another trendy toy?
The appearance of the fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band
The box is made in the corporate minimalist style - rough gray cardboard with a logo on the top lid, which will not be killed upon delivery
and specifications on the insert at the back
We have no interest in looking at the hieroglyphs, so I immediately opened the coveted box and appeared in front of my eyes ...
very interestingly organized packaging of the device. The product itself is immediately presented by the person in that form. how it will look later inserted into the bracelet. We open the box further
and take out the contents. The kit includes:
- Smart bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band - has a waterproof case (IP67)
- Black silicone strap with metal rivet
- Charger
- Instructions
Everything is very pleasant to the touch - and the fitness tracker itself, covered with brushed metal. When worn, it will inevitably rub against various pieces of furniture, but these contacts do not affect its appearance in any way. The strap is made of soft-touch silicone. There are enough holes to fit even the thinnest hand. The mount is made in the form of an ordinary metal "rivet" of the same material as the smart part of the gadget.
The head unit slot on the strap is very tightly fitted, so to insert it into place you need to make some efforts to stretch the strap - the device is installed like a glove.
In order to charge, you need to pull the device out of the strap and insert the contacts into the supplied charging dock - unfortunately, it is impossible to recharge the bracelet without removing it. Also, there is no power supply in the kit - you will have to use it from mobile phone.
In general, with regard to appearance, everything is done very decently and gives the impression of a high-quality device that does not have to be hidden under a shirt from friends. At the same time, the device is very light and does not remind of itself when worn.
How to connect Xiaomi Mi Band
Now let's figure out how to connect this Xiaomi Band to the phone and make it work. First of all, you need to download the application called "Mi Fit" - you can take it either from the search in the mobile application store, or by scanning the QR code from the instructions. There is a version of Mi Fit iOS and Android.
After installation, the program will immediately ask you for permission to receive data about your health and activities.
We give her these permissions and run the program. Before you get started, you need to create a Xiaomi account or log into an existing one. If you are the owner of a phone from this company or MIUI firmware for Android, about most likely you already have it - remember and enter.
And finally, the last stage of connection is to select Mi Band from the Xiaomi devices menu and wait until the smartphone connects to the bracelet - Bluetooth must be enabled on the phone.
Upon successful detection, the LEDs on your fitness tracker will blink - to confirm the connection, touch them with your finger.
But that's not all - in the future, when setting up a notification about calls, the device will once again ask you to "pair" with the phone.
Working with a bracelet
While working with the official application, I have noted five of the most useful functions. I am focusing on the "official" program, since there is a custom version for Android, in which there are much more possibilities for interacting with the bracelet. So, three of them are immediately presented in the main window of the program. First of all, it is a pedometer. Based on the entered data on height, age and weight, the tracker counts steps and converts them into kilometers traveled and calories burned. At the same time, he adequately distinguishes a step from a run, which is displayed in the final statistics.
Generally speaking, this is nothing new for iPhone users, as it has a similar built-in program that measures steps. The only thing is that we do not carry our phone with us everywhere, and the bracelet is always on our wrist and will not miss a single movement of yours. If you bring the bracelet to your face, the LEDs will light up, signaling the degree of fulfillment of the step plan for the day assigned during registration.
The second function is to track sleep phases. This feature uses an accelerometer that monitors the position of your hand and detects when you are sleeping soundly and when you are not sleeping very well. At the same time, you do not need to specifically switch it - the tracker itself recognizes when you fell asleep. All this information is displayed in the form of a graph and draws an overall picture of your night time. It is worth noting that there are inaccuracies in the work - for example, when you woke up early in the morning and then went to bed again, the tracker thinks that you have not gone to bed anymore and takes into account only the first part of sleep in statistics.
Another feature that is displayed on the main screen is physical activity. Here you can track changes in your weight, for example, in conjunction with the use of Xiaomi smart scales.
If all the previous chips are of interest only to inveterate losing weight and athletes, then more everyday functions that are useful to everyone are hidden in the settings menu. For example, an alarm clock. It has two modes of operation. The first one is classic, when you set the time for awakening, adjust its frequency, and at the appointed time you will wake up from a slight vibration on your wrist, without waking up the loud sound of others.
The second more interesting mode is the setting for triggering in the phase of shallow sleep, which is most favorable for waking up, which precedes the set time.
Another useful setting is the notification of incoming calls to the phone. If it lies somewhere far away, or is in silent mode, then you will always know about the vibration call. At the same time, the time after which the smart bracelet vibrates after the start of the call is adjusted. To be honest, I really only used the alarm clock and vibration alert - the rest is just for curiosity, nothing more.
Here it is just worth remembering about third party application- after all, in it you can configure informing not only about calls, but also about notifications from many different mobile applications, such as WhatsAp or Skype. It remains to be hoped that in the next update official version these opportunities will also appear.
In general, the bracelet, at its low cost, provides a lot of goodies that are not enough for a professional athlete, but can be useful in daily monitoring of their health for most users, while providing a few more useful functions for interacting with the phone.
After a week of use
Having used a smart bracelet for a week, or as it is also called, the first generation Xiaomi Mi Band fitness tracker came to the conclusion that in reality it is just fashionable garbage. In addition to the vibration alarm, it does not carry any useful functions. Android owners are still lucky with the notification from various applications, but I have an iPhone, and only a notification about phone calls... There is a pedometer in many smartphones, so my verdict is as follows - waiting for the start of sales of the second generation with a built-in heart rate monitor.
Fitness Tracker:
- Accelerometer: ADXL362
- Bluetooth module: Dialog DA14580, supports Bluetooth 4.0 and 4.1
- Battery: Li-Po 41 mAh
- Weight: 5 grams
- Material: Aluminum + Plastic
Strap:
- Weight: 8.5 grams
- Material: Thermoplastic Silicone Vulcanizate (TPSiV)
- Size: 230mm
- Adjustable length: 157-205mm
Functions:
- Pedometer
- Distance covered
- Calories burned
- Sleep tracker
- Smart Alarm, wakes up in light sleep phase (Non-REM / N2)
- Unlocking your phone with a bracelet (MIUI v6)
- Vibration at incoming call(from 3 sec.)
- Setting achievements in terms of the number of steps taken
- 30 days autonomous work
- Waterproof IP67
Phone requirements:
- Android 4.3+ (Supports Bluetooth 4.0 low power feature in Android 4.3 API)
- Bluetooth 4.0 (Basic protocol for communication with the bracelet)
This time I ordered Mi Band not on my beloved AliExpress, but in the GearBest store, since unlike trading platform the online store gives guarantees of the authenticity of the gadgets, and to be honest, I recent times it became somehow too lazy to check the honesty of the sellers on Ali.
Prices for Xiaomi Mi Band on AliExpress Save up to 30% on online purchases
Unfortunately, there was no instruction in Russian in the box with the proprietary Mi band 2. Not all owners know English, so the Russian-language manual will be useful to many users.
What's in the box?
Here you can find information about the configuration of the gadget and its constituent parts.
Account registration
In order to use the Mi Fit app, you need to register an account. This chapter presents detailed instructions to create an account.
Registration in the application
Registration on a smartphone is carried out in a similar way. We recommend adding a phone number so that you can recover your password if necessary.
Install Mi Fit
The next step is to install Mi Fit. This application should definitely be installed by all owners of Mi band 1, 2, 3, since setting up the functionality and uploading data is carried out into this utility. You can install the official application or use third-party modifications.
Application authorization
Now you need to enter the data account Mi and set up a profile in the program. Profile data can be changed at any time, but it is better to indicate the correct information.
Tracker binding
Now you need to bind the device. Select "Bracelet" from the list, accept the terms of use and wait for the search to end. The binding will need to be confirmed with a button on Mi band 2.
Updating the software
If necessary, Mi Fit will start updating the device's firmware. Wait for the download and installation to finish. After that, the application interface should open.
The program interface is very user-friendly and straightforward. All functionality is divided into corresponding tabs, so you can easily find any option. There are detailed statistics for a certain period of time.
Weight data
The program provides a graph of weight (data is taken based on the entered indicators). It also calculates body mass index and body measurements. At the very beginning of the setup (when filling out the profile), be sure to indicate the current weight.
Achievements
Achievements is one of the main sections in the Mi Fit interface. Here is the data on the achievement of goals. You can send information about your progress to social network or Telegram messenger.
Run
The "Run" function works correctly only when the GPS is on. You need to give the app permission to access the device's location information. In this mode, detailed information on distance, time, pace is displayed.
Configuring notifications
In the “Notifications” tab, several items are available that are responsible for certain functionality. You can set up notifications for alarms, messages, calls and events in instant messengers.
Smartphone unlock and services
Another one interesting function- unlocking the smartphone through Mi gang 2. To do this, you need to configure everything correctly and test the work.
The first Mi1 device was released in August 2011, and on August 16 of the same year, the first Android firmware was launched - MIUI, which combined the styles of Apple iOS and Samsung TouchWiz. But there was also a version of the first smartphone with pure Android. If you are looking for instructions for Xiaomi smartphones, visit our website.
The second device Mi2 was released in August 2012, it has Qualcomm processor Spandragon S4, graphics processor Adreno 320 and Krait quad-core chip with 2GB of memory. During the year, the company sold over ten million Mi2 devices. An improved version of the Mi-One Plus has also been released.
User manual smartphone Xiaomi posted on our portal in the public domain. You can download any manual for free and without registration on the site.
The third device Mі3 was released in September 2013, it runs on the Spandragon 800 processor. At the same time, the Xiaomi MiTV TV was also presented. And in 2014, the well-known RedMi Note (or HongMi Note) was released, with 5.5 inch display and OGS technology and an eight-core processor from MediaTek.
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