Gadgets other than smartphones and tablets are becoming more and more popular. Today, these include, for example, fitness bracelets. They are used so that their owner can track their activity throughout the day, receive notifications from their mobile phones, use a "sleep planner" and so on.
In today's article we will talk about one of the most popular bracelets in the world. We are talking about Xiaomi Mi Band. The instruction in Russian for this gadget will allow you to understand it even if you have no experience of interacting with such devices. However, you can not get it. In this article, we will summarize all the most useful information and make it more understandable.
Getting started. Assembly
By purchasing the device, you get it in a specific rough cardboard box with the Mi logo on the lid. This is Xiaomi's traditional packaging style, nothing new. In order to start working with the bracelet, you need to get it out of the box and assemble it. Now we will tell you how it is done.
In fact, everything is simple when it comes to Xiaomi Mi Band. The instruction in Russian, which was available in the kit, reads:you need to get the base (this is a rubber strap that will be on your hand) and the module from the package. The latter is the metal core of the device, the "brain" of your bracelet. It contains the processor, all sensors and batteries. Next, you need to connect the indicated elements.
On the strap you will see a special recess made in the shape of the core. That is where the last one should be placed. It should fit perfectly without any extra effort on your part, no matter which side you do it. Everything, then you just need to put the bracelet on your hand and use it.
The instruction for Mi Band in Russian does not describe how the strap is fixed. This is an intuitive procedure: you need to thread one end of it through the ring located on the other, and then fix the tip in the hole you need. This will create a special “double” mount, designed to hold the accessory as securely as possible on your hand.
Smartphone software
In order for the device to successfully perform all its functions, you need to synchronize it with your phone (or, for example, tablet). This will allow you to make bracelet settings, read received data from it, connect some additional options. Synchronization is done via Bluetooth (more on that later), but for now let's talk a little about the software.
The instruction for Mi Band in Russian indicates that in order for the phone“understood” your gadget, the application must be preinstalled on it. It needs to be downloaded from Google Play or AppStore, depending on your phone's operating system version.
Also note that the bracelet can only interact with Android OS version 4.3 or higher and iOS 5.0 or later.
Sync
Direct "connection" between the device and the phone is carried out, as already mentioned, via the Bluetooth wireless interface. This is done very simply: just activate the module on your smartphone, and then go to the application (downloaded earlier). According to the instruction on the Mi Band in Russian, after the smartphone finds your bracelet, the latter should react by flashing blue sensors. To confirm synchronization, you need to click on one of them several times. After that, you can be sure that the gadget is synchronized with the mobile device from which you will be connected to it.
Indicators
As you understand, Xiaomi Mi Band (the instruction in Russian also asks you to pay attention to this) does not have a display for a more understandable display of information. Instead, a system of flashing indicators is used, by the color and number of which you can understand what the device requires from you.
Blue indicators indicate your progress towards the set (previously in the settings) goal. For example, one light is up to ⅓ of the planned number of movements, two - more than ⅓, three lights with a flashing top - more than ⅔ of the total. And ifall three indicators are solid blue, which means that you have completed your plan.
According to the instruction describing Mi Band in Russian, there is nothing complicated about it. However, keep in mind that the color indicators are not just about your physical activity plan. They can also signal other events.
Charging
In particular, if your bracelet is lit with three red lights, know that it is out of charge. Therefore, the instruction on Mi Band in Russian shows the procedure that needs to be done in order to replenish the battery of your device.
So, first you need to place the metal core of the device in a special device for charging that came with the gadget. The other end of this cord is shaped like a USB. It must be connected to a PC in order for the charging process to begin.
Indicators also have their role here. If the sensors glow green, this indicates either that the charging process is ongoing (one burning element); or about a completely ready-to-use device battery (all three cells).
Faults
Intended for Mi Band owners, the instruction in Russian also contains a list of possible malfunctions. There is this section so that as you use the device, you can independently determine the cause of any errors and problems that appeared during operation.
Further withthese faults, you can contact the customer support service center for repair. So, in this list there are: problems with indicators (which for some reason do not glow); inability to properly configure the gadget; errors with the step sensor (their incorrect definition and counting); inability to charge the device.
The list of possible problems also includes physical damage to the device: cracks on the case, for example.
Guarantees
Also, if you buy an original device (meaning those that got into Russia legally), the manufacturer provides special guarantees. They are related to the list of problems from the list of problems that we mentioned above.
There are two deadlines during which the user can contact the company: 15 days if one of the indicated problems is found. In this case, you can replace the bracelet with a new one or carry out a free repair by the company's funds (if this is really a problem from the list).
The user is also given a 12-month warranty, and if a problem occurs, the owner of the bracelet can get a free repair of his device at Xiaomi service centers.
Other information
The instruction describing Mi Band in Russian (iOS 8 or Android - the smartphone platform does not matter) also contains additional information about the materials from which the core and strap of the bracelet are made, as well as data on their toxicity and allergenicity indicators. Here the developers have placedinformation about the technical characteristics of the model, its degree of protection from water and dust (IP67), operating temperature ranges (-10…+50), materials, dimensions, etc.
