Xiaomi fitness bracelet is now at the peak of popularity. It is understandable, because it helps people who are following their figure to track their activity, pulse and count calories. A new generation of such devices has become even more high-tech. It has many additional useful features. So, it is easy to be in shape and stay mobile when there is a Mi Band 2 gadget. Setting up this device does not take much time, and the benefits of its use are huge.
Product Description
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 has a strict concise and at the same time stylish appearance (the factory settings of the device can be changed immediately after registration on the site).
The gadget has a thin rubber strap, in the middle of which is an electronic oval capsule. On the inside of the capsule is a sensor that monitors the pulse, and the outside of the capsule screen shows the desired values. It has a flat glossy look.
A fitness strap can be purchased in any color. The electronics are easily removed from the belt. He can freely take a place in the colored straps of the new generation. And you should not buy old-style belts, as they will not fit here in size.
The main feature of Mi Band 2 (setting the clock will help turn on the necessary modes and start the gadget in work) is a small-sized monochrome display.
Touch round button at the bottom of the screen allows you to control the settings of the device and starts the action with one touch of a hand.
On the screen there is information about the selected mode, time, incoming messages and calls.
The clasp of the strap is easy to put on and fastens securely. The strap itself does not interfere with sleep and active sports, fitness. It has a fairly large range, so it can be worn by people with any width of the wrist. The gadget is waterproof and has an IP67 degree of protection. It is able to withstand temporary contact with water and is quite well protected from dust. You can’t swim and swim with him.
Instrument Specifications
Mi Band 2 (device settings will determine the degree of daily activity and the time spent on sleep) consists of a belt and an electronic capsule. The belt is made of silicone thermoplastic vulcanizate, and the capsule contains materials such as plastic and polycarbonate.
As mentioned above, the device enclosure is IP67. There are two sensors. The first three-axis accelerometer, the second optical heart rate monitor. The gadget is equipped with the following functions:
- heart rate measurement;
- Tracking distance
- pedometer;
- calories burned
- smart alarm clock ;
- sleep monitoring;
- notification of incoming calls, messages;
- Unlock smartphone or tablet.
The device has a monochrome OLED display. Its diagonal is 0.42 inches. Indication of the device can be carried out both through the display, and with the help of a vibration motor. Along with the device is a lithium-polymer built-in battery with a capacity of 70 mA / h. Fitness watches can work offline for up to twenty days. The device has built-in Bluetooth 4.0 LE.
The device can be used at temperature conditions from –20 to +70 ° C. The dimensions of the electronic device are: 40.3 x 15.7 x 10.5 mm, and the weight of the electronic capsule without a belt is 7 g. There is compatibility with operating systems such as iOS 7 and Android 4.3. The length of the bracelet is 235 mm.
The Mi Band 2 model (setting the time on the device first) is different from other Xiaomi bracelets with an OLED screen and touch control. The gadget can work in a duet with both a smartphone and a tablet.
Equipment
Setting up the Mi Band 2 bracelet does not take so much time, the main thing is to strictly follow the instructions that are given in the instructions. The bracelet is packed in a box of light brown cardboard. In the box is a recess in which the electronic capsule lies. 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 a charger that has a USB connector.
The track is carefully removed from the belt 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 a computer or on an adapter. An electronic capsule is considered fully charged if all three indicators light on the case. The first charge of the device lasts about two hours. In the future, it will take less time to charge the device.
You can’t try to charge the tracket in any other way. Otherwise, it may burn out. Do not insert the charger into the adapter, where the current is 2 A. In this situation, it can be severely damaged.
Registration procedure
Setting up Mi Band 2 starts 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, click on 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 email address. Opposite the value of “Birthday”, the date of birth is indicated. You need to uncheck the box from the newsletter, as the information comes in Chinese. Next, enter a password, which must have at least eight characters, and captcha. In the profile, you should mention the phone, which will help restore the password in case of loss.
As a login, an email address or phone number is used.
Registration in the Mi-system can be done through a smartphone after installing the appropriate application. If the parameters were incorrectly entered in the Mi Band 2 tracket, resetting the settings will help to eliminate this inaccuracy.
Application installation
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 the Play Market. Or, as an option, install the Russified version, which can be downloaded from the official website of the company.
After installing the application, go to the next page and make all the necessary settings.
If there is an iPhone smartphone (iOS version 7.0 and newer, as well as iPhone 4S), then you should open the AppStore and go to the specified link. The official Mi Fit app opens here. It needs to be downloaded and installed. The application is English. After these manipulations, you should further configure the gadget.
How to reset the Mi Band 2 settings will be mentioned later in the article.
Instrument Setup
Setting up Mi Band 2 includes a Mi-account, a tracket and a special application. All this should closely and continuously interact with each other.
At the first stage of settings, you should log in to a special application. To do this, enter the username and password from the Mi-account. Next, you should sequentially enter information about yourself:
- name or nickname;
- floor;
- date of birth;
- weight;
- height;
- minimum number of steps.
All this data can be changed at any time in the account settings. Setting up Xiaomi Mi Band 2 in the next step involves linking the tracker. To do this, use a bluetooth to connect a smartphone and a bracelet. 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 asking you to click on the Mi Band. To do this, lightly tap the application with your finger. Then a message appears stating that the binding is completed.
If the wireless link has been implemented, then the firmware on the Mi Band will be updated. During the software update, the fitness bracelet should be near 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 Mi Band app
After the setup of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is completed, you can start using the application. The interface is divided into three tabs, which are the main ones, these are:
- "Profile".
- "Notifications."
- "Activity".
After touching the steps diagram in the Activity section. A histogram and the total number of classes held will be displayed here. It can be scrolled both left and right. Sort in folders by date. View your past achievements. Data in this category can be distributed by days, weeks, and months.
The option "Statistics" shows the general data:
- distance;
- number of steps;
- number of classes.
In paragraph "Sleep" is given statistics for the night that passed. It displays the time of awakening, as well as moments of slow and fast sleep. There is data on the duration of sleep, its onset and time of awakening. Scrolling to the left of the data, you can see the past statistics of sleep by day.
The Weight page introduces a graph of weight fluctuations. You can add users to the posts and switch between them. On the page "Pulse", you can get acquainted with its frequency. The “progress bar” indicates the planned number of steps per day. Allows using the buttons of social networks to share with friends your achievements.
Function "Run". To use it, turn off the GPS and wait for the icon that indicates the number of satellites to turn green. After that, use the “Start” option. When running on an electronic scoreboard, general information is displayed. 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 unfamiliar numbers.
- "Alarm clock". Allows you to set the wake up time on the bracelet. Mi Band wakes up even when the phone is completely discharged.
- "Messages". Just like with incoming calls, a notification about a new message in the form of vibration comes. You can turn off the notification of messages coming from someone else's numbers.
- "Applications". Here you can configure alerts about actions that occur in applications (for example, in Telegram).
- "Device Alarm". The Mi Band program duplicates the functions of the phone’s alarm clock on the device.
- "Unlocking the screen." The smartphone must be set up so that the bracelet can unlock it. To do this, make the screen lock by any available methods, and set the unlock to Mi Band.
- "Visibility". The option starts visibility so that other devices can see the bracelet.
- The “Services” item allows you to share your results and synchronize them in WeChat, QQ and Weibo.
- "Profile". In this part of the screen, the main part of the bracelet settings takes place. The account icon allows you to go to personal information. Here you will find the data that was entered when you first started this program: date of birth, gender, age, etc. Below you can see a list of functions that this application is able to perform.
As additional features of the device are considered:
- "Visual control". By pressing the touch button, you can view the time of classes, the number of steps, calories, heart rate, calories and battery power. This item is configured in the Profile menu- Mi Band 2- Information display.
- "Search for the bracelet." You need to go into 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". It allows not only to add friends and relatives to the application, but also to monitor their success.
How to reset
Fitness bracelet is simply indispensable for people involved in sports. They are happy to use the useful features of the device. They can configure the options as they wish 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 a very significant drawback. The manual does not say a word how to reset to factory settings. Mi Band 2 in this case should be used in conjunction with a tablet or smartphone. The app for the Mi Fit tracker must be installed. So, the procedure for resetting the device is as follows:
- Snap 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. Fitness tracket will be detached from the profile.
After the above actions, the bracelet will not be in the user list. Now the bracelet can be tied to another user. To do this, the snap 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 a complete reset.
If you can’t access the profile to which the fitness tracker is attached, you cannot reset the settings using this method. In this case, some users recommend completely discharging the device. Given the autonomy of the tracker, the battery will completely discharge in a month, and this is too long. Some users at their own risk recommend putting the electronic capsule in the freezer, but there are no facts indicating the correctness of such actions and a positive result.
Above it was considered 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 device can be purchased through online stores or in sporting goods stores.
User reviews
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is set up by users on their own. The instructions that came with the bracelet fully describe all the necessary activities. User reviews note the versatility of the device, its stylish and modern design. Particularly highlighted is the function of the pedometer, which helps them track activity. It has an error of 10 steps. People like the option of notification of incoming calls, an alarm, which works better than on the phone.
Another advantage to users attributed the price, which is much lower than that of competitors. Also, the device has a pleasant vibration, the display is resistant to mechanical damage, the ability to record deep phases of sleep.
The disadvantages people attribute the lack of a stopwatch. Too low level of moisture protection. They warn that the strap should be worn on the bare hand, otherwise it may loose and slip off. Some people do not like that the device does not consider other physical activity, but only steps. In the sun, time and other indicators are not visible. The device does not take into account cycling and does not perceive daytime sleep.
In general, users were satisfied with this gadget. We are pleased to use all the functions provided by the device. They say that a fitness bracelet helps them to be more active and slim. It provides an incentive and is very motivating. Many people began to move much more after its acquisition.