Xiaomi Mi Band 2: setting and characterization

Fitness bracelet from the company Xiaomi is now at the peak of popularity. It is understandable, because it helps people who are watching 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 functions. So, it's easy to be in shape and stay mobile when there's a Mi Band 2 gadget. Setting up this device does not take much time, and the benefits of using it are huge.

Description of the device

It has a strict laconic and at the same time stylish appearance of the device Xiaomi Mi Band 2 (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 outer part of the capsule screen shows the desired values. Has a flat glossy appearance.

To the fitness device you can buy a strap of any color. Electronics is extracted from the belt easily. Free can take place in the color straps of the new generation. And do not buy belts of the old model, because they are not fit here.

The main feature of Mi Band 2 (clock setting will help to include the necessary modes and run the gadget in the work) is a monochrome display of small sizes.

The touch-sensitive round button at the bottom of the screen allows you to control the settings of the device and starts the action in one-touch hands.

The screen contains information about the selected mode, time, incoming messages and calls.

The strap fastener is easy to attach and fastened securely. The strap itself does not interfere with sleep and active exercise in sports, fitness. It has a fairly large range, so people with any wrist width can wear it. The gadget is waterproof and has IP67 degree of protection. It is able to withstand temporary ingress of water and is sufficiently well protected from dust. You can not swim and swim with it.

Technical characteristics of the device

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 belt is made of silicone thermoplastic vulcanizate, and the capsule contains materials such as plastic and polycarbonate.

As mentioned above, the case of the device is IP67. There are two sensors. The first three-axis accelerometer, the second optical heart rate monitor. The gadget has the following functions:

• Measurement of heart rate;
• Accounting for the distance covered;
• pedometer;
• Amount of calories consumed;
• Smart alarm clock ;
• Sleep monitoring;
• Notification of incoming calls, messages;
• Unlock your smartphone or tablet.

The device has a monochrome OLED-display. Its diagonal is 0.42 inches. The instrument can be displayed either via the display or with a vibration motor. Together 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 unit can be used in the temperature range 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.

Model Mi Band 2 (time setting on the device is carried out in the first place) differs from other bracelet Xiaomi OLED-screen and touch controls. The gadget can work in a duet both with a smartphone and with a tablet.

Equipment

Setting up the Mi Band 2 bracelet does not take much time, the main thing is to follow the instructions given in the instruction clearly. The bracelet is packed in a box of light brown cardboard. In the box is a recess in which an electronic capsule lies. Its upper part is covered with a special glass. Right under the capsule is located a bracelet along with instructions for using the device. Close to the capsule is a charger, which has a USB-connector.

The track is carefully removed from the belt and inserted into the charger. Contacts of products should fit snugly against each other. The USB connector is connected to an available USB 2.0 port on the computer or on the adapter. An electronic capsule is considered fully charged if all three indicators are lit on the case. The first charge of the device lasts about two hours. In the future, it takes less time to charge the device.

You can not try to charge the track in another way. Otherwise, it can burn. Do not insert the charger into the adapter, where the current is 2 amps. 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 done both on a smartphone and through a browser on the Internet.

When registering through the browser, go to the links located on the official website of the company or in the instructions for using 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 e-mail address. Opposite the meaning of "Birthday" is the date of birth. From the newsletter you need to uncheck the box, as the information comes in Chinese. Next, you must enter a password that must have at least eight characters, and CAPTCHA. In the profile, you should mention the phone, which will help to recover the password in case it is lost.

The login is an email address or phone number.
Registration in the Mi-system can be performed via a smartphone after installing the corresponding application. If the parameters were incorrectly entered in the Mi Band 2, the reset will help to eliminate this inaccuracy.

Install the application

Setting up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is done 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, as an option, install a 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 a smartphone iPhone (version of iOS 7.0 and newer, as well as iPhone 4S), you should open the AppStore and go to the specified link. Here is the official Mi Fit application. It needs to be downloaded and installed. The application is English. After these manipulations, you should further configure the gadget.

About how to reset the settings of Mi Band 2, will be mentioned later in the article.

Instrument Setup

Tuning Mi Band 2 includes Mi-account, a trek and a special application. All this must closely and continuously interact with each other.
At the first stage of the settings, you should be authorized in a special application. To do this, you need to enter a login and password from the Mi-account. Then you should consistently enter information about yourself:

• Name or nickname;
• floor;
• Date of birth;
• the weight;
• growth;
• The minimum number of steps.

All these data can be changed at any time in your account settings. Setting up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 in the next step involves linking the track. To do this, you need to connect the smarfon and bracelet with the help of a bluetooth. Then you need to follow the instructions on the screen. At the first stage, you need to select the type of device, then you should see a message with a suggestion to click on the Mi Band. To do this, tap on the application with your finger. Then a message appears that the binding has been completed.

If the wireless binding is implemented, the firmware on the Mi Band will be updated. During the software update, the fitness bracelet should be located next to the phone. As soon as the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet setting is completed, the interface of the specified application will open.

Using the Mi Band application

After setting up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is complete, you can start using the application. The interface is divided into three tabs, which are here basic, these are:

• "Profile".
• Notifications.
• "Activity".

After touching the steps diagram in the "Activity" section. Here, the histogram and the total number of lessons are displayed. You can scroll it to the left or to the right. Expand in folders by date. See your achievements in the past days. Data in this category can be distributed by day, week and month.

The "Statistics" option shows the general data:

• distance;
• Number of steps;
• Number of lessons.

In the item "Dream", statistics are given for the night that passed. It shows the time of waking up, as well as the moments of slow and fast sleep. There are data on the duration of sleep, its beginning and the time of awakening. Leaning to the left data, you can see the past statistics of sleep by days.

The "Weight" page introduces the weight fluctuation graph. In the entry, you can add users and switch between them. On the page "Pulse", you can see its frequency. The "progress bar" refers to the planned number of steps per day. Allows you to share your achievements with your social networking buttons.

Function "Running". To use it, turn off the GPS and wait for the icon indicating the number of satellites to turn green. After that, use the "Start" option. When running on the electronic display, general information is displayed. The program allows you to switch to the map. As a result, you can visually see the trajectory of motion.

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 clock". Allows you to set the wake-up time on the bracelet. Mi Band also wakes up when the phone is completely discharged.
• "Messages". Just as with incoming calls, an alert is received about a new message in the form of vibration. You can turn off notification about messages coming from other people's numbers.
• "Applications". Here you can configure notification about the actions that occur in applications (for example, in Telegram).
• "Alarm device." The Mi Band program duplicates the phone's alarm clock function on the device.
• "Unlocking the screen." The smartphone needs to be set up so that the bracelet can unlock it. To do this, you need to lock the screen using any available methods, and unlock it with Mi Band.
• "Visibility". The option triggers 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 setting takes place. The account icon allows you to switch to personal information. Here will be the data that was entered the first time this program was launched: date of birth, sex, age, etc. A little lower it will be possible to see a list of functions that the application is capable of executing.

As additional possibilities of the device it is considered:

• "Visual control". By pressing the touch button, you can view the time of classes, the number of steps, calories, pulse, calories and battery power. This item is set in the Profile menu-Mi Band 2- Display information.
• Search for a bracelet. You need to go into the application and select Profile-Devices-Mi Band and search Mi Band. As a result, the bracelet should produce two characteristic vibrations.
• "Friends". It allows not only to add friends and relatives to the application, but also to monitor their progress.

How do I reset the settings?

Fitness bracelet is simply indispensable for people involved in sports. They are happy to use the useful functions of the device. Can customize options on their own through a tablet or smartphone. Bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is a simple and fairly stylish gadget. In its functions, even a schoolboy can easily understand. 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 about how to reset to factory settings. Mi Band 2 in this case should be used in conjunction with a tablet or smartphone. Mi-Fit tracker application must be installed. So, the order of resetting the device looks like this:

• Link Mi Band2 to your profile.
• Open the Mi Fit application and log in.
• Unbolt the bracelet from the profile. To do this, in the Mi Fit application, select the "Unpair" option and click on it. The fitness track will be untied from the profile.

After the listed actions, the bracelet will not be in the user list. Now the bracelet can be tied to another user. To do this, the bind 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 of the settings.

If you can not access the profile to which the fitness tracker is attached, you can not reset the settings in this way. In this case, some users recommend fully 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 an electronic capsule in the freezer, but there are no facts that indicate 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 go to the cost of the device.

Cost of gadget

The cost of the sports gadget ranges from 1500 to 2500 rubles. The device can be purchased through online stores or in sports goods stores.

User Reviews

The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is customized by the users themselves. The instructions attached to the bracelet fully describe all the necessary measures. User reviews mark the multifunctionality of the device, its stylish and modern design. Particularly stand out function is the pacing meter, which helps them to track activity. Has an error of 10 steps. People like the option of notifying about incoming calls, alarm clock, which works better than in the phone.

In addition to the advantages of users attributed the price, which is much lower than that of competitors. Also, the device has a pleasant vibration, display resistance to mechanical damage, the ability to record deep phases of sleep.

To the disadvantages of people include the absence of a stopwatch. The waterproof level is too low. Warn that the strap should be worn on a bare hand, otherwise it can loosen up and jump off. Some people do not like that the device does not consider other physical activity, but only steps. In the sun there is no time and other indicators. The device does not take into account riding a bicycle and does not perceive daytime sleep.

In general, users were satisfied with this gadget. With pleasure use all the functions provided by the device. It is said that a fitness bracelet helps them to be more active and slim. He gives an incentive and very much motivates. Many people after the acquisition began to move much more.