Fitness bracelet from Xiaomi is now at the peak of popularity. It 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. It has many additional useful features. So, it is easy to be in shape and stay mobile when you have the Mi Band 2 gadget. Setting up this device does not take much time, and the benefits of using it are huge.
Instrument description
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 device has a strict, concise and at the same time stylish look (the factory settings of the device can be changed immediately after registering 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 there is a sensor that monitors the pulse, and the outer part of the capsule screen shows the desired values. Has a flat glossy look.
You can purchase a strap of any color for the fitness device. The electronics are easily removed from the belt. Freely can take place in the new generation of colored straps. And do 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 you turn on the desired modes and start the gadget to work) is a small monochrome display.
The touch round button at the bottom of the screen allows you to manage the device settings and starts the action with one touch of your hand.
The screen contains 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 large enough range, so people with any wrist width can wear it. The gadget is waterproof and has an IP67 degree of protection. Able to withstand temporary exposure to water and fairly well protected from dust. You can’t swim or swim with him.
Instrument Specifications
Mi Band 2 (setting the device will determine the degree of daily activity and the time spent on sleep) consists of a belt 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 is IP67 rated. There are two sensors. The first three-axis accelerometer, the second optical heart rate monitor. The gadget is equipped with the following features:
- measuring heart rate;
- accounting for the distance traveled;
- pedometer;
- calories burned;
- smart alarm;
- sleep monitoring;
- alert aboutincoming calls, messages;
- unlock your 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 there is a lithium-polymer built-in battery with a capacity of 70 mAh. Fitness watches can work offline for up to twenty days. Built-in Bluetooth 4.0 LE.
The machine can be used in temperatures ranging from -20 to +70 °C. The dimensions of the 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 operating systems such as iOS 7 and Android 4.3. The length of the bracelet is 235 mm.
Model Mi Band 2 (setting the time on the device in the first place) differs from other Xiaomi bracelets with an OLED screen and touch controls. The gadget can work in duo with both a smartphone and a tablet.
Package
Setting up the Mi Band 2 bracelet does not take much time, the main thing is to clearly follow the instructions given in the instructions. The bracelet is packaged in a light brown cardboard box. The box contains a recess in which the electronic capsule lies. Its upper part is covered with special glass. Directly under the capsule is a bracelet 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 chargerdevice. 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 lit. The first charge of the device takes about two hours. In the future, it will take less time to charge the device.
Do not try to charge the tracker in any other way. Otherwise, it may burn out. It is forbidden to insert the charger into the adapter, where the current is 2A. In this situation, it may 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, follow the links located on the official website of the company or in the instructions for using the device. First of all, you must fill out a questionnaire. In the line "Country / Region" indicate the country, in the cell "Email" enter the email address. Opposite the "Birthday" value is the date of birth. You need to uncheck the checkbox for the news mailing list, as the information comes in Chinese. Next, enter the password, which must have at least eight characters, and captcha. Your profile should include a phone number that will help you recover your password if you lose it.
Use an e-mail address or a phone number as a login. Registration in the Mi-system can be done via a smartphone after installing the appropriate application. If entered incorrectlyparameters in the Mi Band 2 tracker, resetting the settings will help eliminate this inaccuracy.
App installation
Setting up Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is carried out after installing the appropriate application on your 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, alternatively, install the Russian version, which can be downloaded from the official website of the company.
After installing the application, go to the next page and complete all the necessary settings.
If you have an iPhone (iOS 7.0 or newer, and iPhone 4S), open the AppStore and follow the link. The official Mi Fit app will open here. It needs to be downloaded and installed. English application. After these manipulations, you should further configure the gadget.
How to reset Mi Band 2 will be mentioned later in the article.
Instrument setup
Setting up Mi Band 2 includes a Mi account, a tracker and a special application. All this should closely and continuously interact with each other. At the first stage of the settings, you should log in to a special application. To do this, you need to enter the username and password from the Mi account. Next, you should sequentially enter information about yourself:
- name or nickname;
- gender;
- datebirth;
- weight;
- growth;
- 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 a tracker. To do this, you need to connect a smartphone and a 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 asking you to click on Mi Band. To do this, lightly tap on the application with your finger. After that, a message will appear stating that the binding is completed.
If the wireless connection is successful, the firmware on the Mi Band will be updated. During the software update, the fitness bracelet must be near the phone. As soon as the setting of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet is completed, the interface of the specified application will open.
Using the 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 here, these are:
- "Profile".
- "Notifications".
- "Activity".
After touching the step chart in the Activity section. Here you will see a bar graph and the total number of sessions completed. It can be swiped left or right. Sort into folders by date. View your achievements for the past days. The data in this category can be distributed by days, weeks and months.
Option"Statistics" shows general data:
- distance;
- number of steps;
- number of classes.
In the "Sleep" section, statistics are given for the night that has passed. It displays the wake-up time, as well as the moments of slow and fast sleep. There is data on the duration of sleep, its onset and wake-up time. Scrolling to the left of the data, you can see the past sleep statistics by day.
The "Weight" page introduces the weight fluctuation chart. You can add users to the entry and switch between them. On the "Pulse" page, you can get acquainted with its frequency. The "achievement bar" item indicates the planned number of steps per day. Allows you to share your achievements with friends using the social network buttons.
Function "Run". To use it, turn off the GPS and wait until the icon that determines the number of satellites turns green. After that, you should use the "Start" option. When running, the electronic scoreboard displays general information. The program allows you to switch to the map. As a result, you can visually see the trajectory of movement.
Notifications tab is divided into:
- "Challenges". When an incoming call is received, an alert is sent through the bracelet. It is possible to turn off notifications from unknown 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, you receive a notification of a new message inform of vibration. You can turn off the notification of messages coming from other people's numbers.
- "Applications". Here you can set up notifications about actions taking place in applications (for example, in Telegram).
- "Device alarm clock". The Mi Band program duplicates the functions of the phone's alarm clock on the device.
- "Unlock screen". The smartphone must be configured in such a way that the bracelet can unlock it. To do this, lock the screen by any available methods, and unlock it with 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 sync them to WeChat, QQ and Weibo.
- "Profile". In this part of the screen, the main part of the bracelet setup takes place. The account icon allows you to access 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 view a list of functions that this application can perform.
As additional features of the device is considered:
- "Visual control". By pressing the touch button, you can view the activity time, 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 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 my settings?
Fitness bracelet is simply indispensable for people involved in sports. They are happy to use the useful functions of the device. They can adjust the options as they wish through a tablet or smartphone. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet is a simple and quite stylish gadget. Even a schoolboy can easily understand its functions. The device is compatible with many well-known operating systems.
In addition to the above positive qualities, the device has one very significant drawback. The instructions do not say a word about how to do a factory reset. 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 order of resetting the device is as follows:
- Link 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 tracker will be unlinked from the profile.
After the above actions, the bracelet will not be in the user's list. Now the bracelet can be linked to another user. To do this, the bind button is activated and the selection is confirmed again by pressing the same button. After binding to a new profile, the bracelet will begin to vibrate, which means a complete 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. Given the autonomy of the tracker, the battery will be completely discharged 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.
It was discussed above how to reset the 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 1500 to 2500 rubles. The device can be purchased through online stores or sporting goods stores.
User reviews
Setting up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is done by users themselves. The instructions that come with the bracelet fully describe all the necessary steps. User reviews note the versatility of the device, its stylish and modern design. Particularly highlight the function of the pedometer, which helps them track activity. Has an error of 10 steps. People like the incoming call notification option, the alarm clock, which works better than in the phone.
Users also mentioned the price, which is much lower than that of competitors, to the advantages. Also, the device has a pleasant vibration, the resistance of the display to mechanical damage, the ability to record deepsleep phases.
The disadvantages of people include the lack of a stopwatch. Too low level of moisture protection. They warn that the strap should be worn on a bare hand, otherwise it may become loose and jump off. Some people do not like that the device does not count other physical activity, but only steps. The sun does not show time and other indicators. The device does not take into account cycling and does not perceive daytime sleep.
In general, users were satisfied with this gadget. With pleasure use all the functions provided by the device. The fitness bracelet is said to help them be more active and fit. It gives motivation and is very motivating. Many people have moved a lot more since purchasing it.
