Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band

The Xiaomi Mi Band wrist device made a real splash in the world of small electronics and was especially interested in activists, athletes, male and female fitness clubs. The fitness bracelet does not have a high price or a big name of the manufacturer, but it perfectly copes with its task of measuring steps taken, heartbeat, showing real time and a smart alarm clock.

The laconic stylish form of a hand-held gadget attracts with its simplicity and the ability to wear it in any circumstances and even in extreme conditions. The brand has released several fitness trackers, with the latest upgraded model being the largest sales in the fitness device space.

The Chinese brand Huami once launched the "Xiaomi Mi Band" fitness bracelet on the market at an affordable price of just over $10. The accessory appealed to everyone who doubted the purchase of such a device and decided to purchase the most affordable device "Xiaomi Mi Band 1".

Manufacturer Huami has created the world's first affordable fitness bracelet with a set of unique features necessary for shaping and counting your activity.The gadget works up to 30 days of use, its battery capacity is from 40 to 70 mAh depending on the release, but each of them works up to 20 days of continuous use. Among the features of the brand and its product, it can be noted that you can buy the Xiaomi Mi Band gadget cheaply only in China, and if the equipment is new, then by pre-order. Dealers, and even the official seller, increase the price by the beginning of the release and noticeably lower it at the moment when the hype subsides.

The main advantage of the Huami brand is the release of an affordable and worthy fitness tracker "Xiaomi Mi Band", which brings together the most important functions: a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, an alarm clock, notification of calls, SMS and events, a heart rate counter and the ability to use an application to track activity, control gadget and view statistics.

A fitness bracelet is a stylish and useful accessory for those who track their activity throughout the day and night. The smart gadget allows you not only to determine the time, but also notify the number of steps taken in kilometers, calculate the pulse, report incoming calls and messages, and even track activity statistics and heart rate rhythms based on special applications on the IOS and Android platforms. A fitness bracelet is also a smart alarm clock that tracks the phases of sleep according to the heartbeat and wakes up a person during REM sleep, when it is most easy to wake up. This is an indispensable assistant in sports and daily activities in order to be aware of biorhythms and adjust your activity to the accepted algorithms.

The first version of the most budget fitness bracelet is a device made of thermoplastic plastic, a rather pleasant soft material.Among its features are a "smart" alarm clock, a pedometer, a calorie counter and notification of calls to your mobile due to a series of short vibrations. The bracelet is a one-piece design with a capsule in the middle, it is packaged in a simple, concise package of decent quality. The modular bracelet comes with:

• Charger;
• Chinese instruction.

Among the advantages of the fitness tracker "Xiaomi Mi Band black" of the first series, it is worth noting:

• Waterproof. The manufacturer claims that the device will withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter, so with a bracelet you can safely go to the shower and wash your hands without removing the smart gadget.
• Impact resistance. The tracker "Xiaomi Mi Band" will withstand shock loads from a height of up to 1 meter, for example, a bracelet can be dropped on the asphalt and nothing will happen to it.
• Applications. Several applications have been developed for smartphones on the IOS and Android platforms to work with a fitness bracelet, which allows you to track your activity on the screen, view statistics on the distance traveled and calories burned, and set an alarm during REM sleep. It is important that the smartphone has a version of Android 4.3 and newer, for the "apple" counterparts the applications are not so serious.
• Battery capacity is 41 mAh, or 30 days of battery life.

"Xiaomi Mi Band 1 pulse" is an improved model of the first fitness tracker series. From the name of the device it is clear that the heart rate measurement function has become an addition - an indispensable element of an active lifestyle. The new version features stiffer material and is more reliable, despite the fact that the exterior design has not changed much. We note a few improvements of the Chinese brand below:

• The battery capacity has become 45 mAh;
• White LEDs appeared on the indicator (instead of three-color ones;

The basis of the bracelet is thermoplastic silicone vulcanizate, the capsule is made of durable plastic and polycarbonate. Unlike previous versions, the new generation bracelet "Xiaomi Mi Band 2" has a capsule screen and a touch button. Now the gadget is a thin thermoplastic bracelet with a hole for the capsule module, which is easy to remove and put on. Description of the device kit "Xiaomi Mi Band 2":

• Module with LED screen and touch button;
• Bracelet;
• Charging cord;
• Instruction.

The differences between the new model and the previous release are:

• The presence of a LED display with a high quality matrix and a buttonsensitive to touch;
• Flat panel displayembedded in a bracelet. By the way, now you will have to put on the module only from the inside of the bracelet, which will not allow you to lose and even damage the device;
• The bracelet has become larger due to the increase in the size of the module and strap, the weight has also increased to 7 g (this is not too noticeable when worn). The length of the strap can be adjusted from 155 to 210 mm;
• A modern heart rate monitor is located on the back of the device and has a high measurement accuracy;
• Charging for the gadget has changed - has become larger, so its previous version may not fit;
• Now it is possible to sync the "Xiaomi Mi Band 2" bracelet with the Google Fit application;
• The battery capacity of 70 mAh is almost twice the capacity of the first release.

As before, to use the official Mi Fit application for the Android or IOS platform, you must have a Bluetooth 4.0 module or higher and firmware 4.4 and 7, respectively.

The latest version of the Chinese fitness tracker, where high functionality and affordable price are combined. The novelty has not yet gone on sale on the Russian market, but its characteristics are already known that:

• The battery life of the gadget will be increased;
• A full OLED display will appear;
• The heart rate monitor will run continuously.

The principle of operation of fitness bracelets "Xiaomi Mi Band" of the Chinese manufacturer Huami is known and not complicated, but the most important thing is the reliability of the data it provides. Modern versions of bracelets have been improved so much that they allow you to see the actual number of steps taken (the first version of the gadget had an error of 10-20% in measuring the distance traveled).

There is a heart rate sensor on the back of the device (adjacent to the arm). The device measures the heartbeat in an active and calm state, you need to place your hand at the level of the heart and sit like this for 7-8 seconds, the data will be displayed on a small screen (the exception is the Xiaomi Mi Band 1 model without a heartbeat sensor).

According to the rhythm of the heart muscle, the smart device monitors the phases of sleep and determines the fast phase when the heart rate increases. In determining the frequency of strokes, the work of the Xiaomi Mi Band fitness tracker is determined, by the way, the gadget tracks it perfectly and allows you to get enough sleep even for a short period.

To measure activity while running, you need to synchronize a smart gadget with the official application; on the smartphone screen, you will have to track the number of kilometers and statistics for several days.

• The instruction in Russian in combination with a fitness device allows you to solve several problems from rebooting the device to turning it on and off. You can now control the "Xiaomi Mi Band" bracelet using a sensitive button next to the panel;
• If the smartphone does not see the device, you need to disable Bluetooth and restart the gadgets. Next - try to synchronize the program again by restarting the application on the phone;
• If you have problems recognizing the fitness bracelet, you need to set up the application on your phone, register an account or log into it again. You can turn off and on your mobile phone, update the official application;
• Step counter and other activity is usually reflected in the application on the smartphone, and this information can be managed: reset data, save, share with friends on social networks;
• You can charge a smart fitness tracker through a computer, laptop or connect it to an iPhone or other smartphone. It will be possible to charge the gadget in one night;
• To unlink a user account, you need to use the Mi Fit app settings.

A sports gadget has several mandatory features that are in each model:

• The pedometer measures the number of steps taken per day and converts them into kilometers. You can regulate its work and set the rate that you plan to pass in a day or just track your activity;
• Alarm. The classic alarm clock works at the set hour - the tracker vibrates several times in a row. A "smart" alarm clock determines the phases of sleep, works in the phase of short sleep and literally chooses a convenient time for a quality awakening;
• Counting twists on the press. Additionally, new models are able to track cycling.Now this type of physical activity will count.
• There is a heart rate monitor in trackers 1s and 2, The first build does not have this feature.
• Run Tracking allows you to follow the activity and pace of your run through the app. The bracelet captures the data and transfers it to the smartphone.
• Notification of incoming calls and SMS comes with a short vibration signal, the gadget can also notify about the lack of activity or any other event planned through the application. To use this feature, you need to set the settings in the app and turn on Bluetooth.

In order to start full-fledged work with the fitness tracker, you need to install the official Mi Fit application on your Android or Iphone smartphone or select other suitable versions and create a personal account in them. This will allow you to keep statistics of your own activity and manage additional functions, and working on a full screen is much easier than on a small gadget capsule. After installation, you need to go through a simple registration, during which you need to specify data on the age, gender, weight of the owner. This information is necessary to calculate the calories burned, to determine the normal heart rate.

The fitness bracelet can be worn without removing it for up to 20-30 days of active use. In it you can take a shower, swim in the pool, run, sleep, in general, lead an active lifestyle.During sleep, the smart gadget monitors the activity of the heart and sleep phases. You can set two types of alarms - regular and advanced. The usual one will wake you up at the specified time using a series of vibrations (usually 5 of them), a smart alarm clock will work half an hour before the desired time and vibrate at the most favorable time - in the REM sleep phase. By the way, the compatibility of a smart gadget is possible with Microsoft, Android, IOS.

The strap of the cult tracker "Xiaomi Mi Band" is made of thermoplastic silicone vulcanizate. The plastic capsule is made of an alloy of magnesium and polycarbonate, which determines its noticeable weight (compared to the first version of the "Xiaomi Mi Band 1" bracelet).

The silicone bracelet is pleasant to the body, plastic and durable despite its simple appearance. On the hand, it looks stylish and concise. You can buy accessories like a strap and a removable capsule separately: metal, iron, silicone in shades of lilac, yellow, pink stand out among the unique designs.

Bracelets "Xiaomi Mi Band" have a stylish laconic design and minimalist style. The only thing that can distinguish bracelets from each other is the main color of the gadget.

The black bracelet is the most popular. It is chosen by both women and men. It, along with a white tracker, is considered universal and is suitable for completing any look (including combined with a business style of clothing).

Color shades of "Xiaomi Mi Band" bracelets are presented in blue, pink colors, however, the color of accessories can be changed: it is enough to purchase a replacement strap separately.You can purchase a separate pendant for the capsule (it is traditionally black) and further diversify the design of the electronic gadget.

Waterproof fitness bracelet with heart rate monitor allows you to determine the rhythm of the heartbeat and pause or increase physical activity.

Charging lasts as long as possible (up to a month) of active use, and reviews of real users confirm this fact.

As additions to the fitness gadget are attached:

• Interchangeable strap black leather or silicone (blue, pink, lilac, green, white, yellow, blue);
• Replacement capsule orange, black or other color;
• Charging cord;
• Snap fastener in various colors.

You can distinguish a copy from the original fitness tracker using our recommendations. So, the original sports bracelet "Xiaomi Mi Band":

• Has a laconic square box with the Mi logo. The package does not have any other symbols on the front side;
• The box is sealed;
• The internal instruction has the Mi logo;
• The bracelet capsule has the Mi brand logo on the left side, in the opposite - the serial number of the product (it is also indicated on the package);
• To verify the authenticity of the product, check the serial number of the fitness tracker (located on the side of the capsule under the aluminum insert) with what is indicated on the box;
• Indicator illumination white (except for the first version "Xiaomi Mi Band 1" - it has a three-color backlight);
• The original instantly connects with the official Mi Fit application under the name MIS1. Other found names of the bracelet do not allow you to verify the quality of the fitness tracker and say that it is an analogue.

Fitness bracelet "Xiaomi Mi Band" replaces a watch and a usual alarm clock on your phone. It is worn on the wrist, adjustable in size and worn until the moment the battery runs out.

Wearing a bracelet, you can not remove it for up to 20-30 days - the battery allows you to do this and track your own activity. The gadget does not have to be removed in the shower or when washing hands, however, when diving to a depth of more than 1 meter, it is recommended to remove it.With a fitness bracelet from a Chinese brand, you can sleep - the device does not interfere with your rest and allows you to sleep, for this, set the "smart" alarm clock function. You can wear it at temperatures from -20 to +70 degrees, regardless of snow or rain.

Fitness bracelets "Xiaomi Mi Band" made a splash in the market of sports devices and fell in love with even the most demanding activists. Of the advantages of the gadget, its extremely low price for this kind of set of functions stands out: both a pedometer and a heart rate monitor, plus a “smart” alarm clock, an application. In Chinese stores, a simple bracelet of the first series costs $13, the second will cost more - about $26. Of course, there are no such prices in Russia, and it turns out that it is difficult to buy a novelty abroad, firstly, it will be possible to find a cheap original only in China itself. The most real price for "Xiaomi Mi Band 2" is $60 from official representatives in Russia, on the well-known Chinese platform Aliexpress, the tracker is given from 2600 rubles.

Reviews about the "Xiaomi Mi Band" are the most positive: the pedometer works excellently and is so reliable that there is no doubt about its quality. The “smart” alarm clock also creates a good impression: after a series of vibrations, you get enough sleep, as it should be according to the instructions. Consumers note the stylish external design of the gadget and the choice of colors from classic black to pink or blue. The electronic device works for a long time - up to 20 days of active use: a daily alarm clock, calls, measurements of steps and running, a heart rate monitor.