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Without further ado, let's immediately start figuring out how to connect a smart bracelet xiaomi Mi Band 2 to an Android smartphone, and at the same time, along the way, let's talk about the device itself. The 3rd and 4th version of the Xiaomi fitness tracker has already been released, and in order to write on it detailed instructions, hands reached only now.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - instructions for connecting and setting up a fitness watch

Before that, I had a Xiaomi Mi Band of the first version, but I quickly abandoned it. The reason is trivial - it was not very convenient to use it without a screen. It was just a stupid fitness tracker, all information from which could only be viewed through mobile app- not convenient. Here we have a display, which means that basic data will be displayed on it - hours, steps, calories, notifications.

The bracelet design, among other things, includes a button. What is it for? With a single press, it turns on the screen, with subsequent clicks, it switches other functions that we can configure in the application.

Among other things, the Mi Band 2 is protected according to the IP67 standard, protected from water and moisture, and from shocks. On the first day, as soon as I unpacked it, as soon as I tried to put it on, it fell 2 times in a row. At the same time, the screen was not scratched to all. Regarding the screen cover, I never managed to find out whether it is glass or plastic, so I will, most likely, lean towards plastic.

How to connect Xiaomi Mi Band 2 to the phone?

Before connecting the Xiaomi fitness tracker to a smartphone, you need to charge it properly, although when you just take it out of the box, it will most likely have some percentage of the battery on it - it sits down very slowly. The charging is original and the only drawback is that it is inconvenient to take the bracelet out of the strap every time and then insert it back - it's good that you don't have to do this so often.

To connect the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet to the phone on the latter, you need to activate Bluetooth - this is exactly the type wireless communication pairing is configured. Fortunately, I have a smartphone from the same company, Xiaomi Redmi 4X, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Next, you need to install the Mi Fit program from the Google repository Play Market- it is free and freely available. After launch, we create an account in Xiaomi, or use an existing account on Google or Facebook - those who use an Android phone, anyway, have mail on Google, so there are no difficulties here.

Select the type of device - "Bracelet"

We accept the terms of use, which states that information about your sleep and heart rate will be collected and stored

To connect, press the function button on the tracker

After successful synchronization, we set up unlocking the phone using a bracelet - there is such a convenient function in which if you are connected to the phone with Xiaomi Mi Band 2 and are in the reception area, the screen will be unlocked automatically without any action on your part - without entering a password or fingerprint.

Since I have done this before, the unlock recovery function is displayed for me - during the initial setup of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, the connection from scratch function will be displayed.

To enable it, we type the password from the phone

Press the button on the tracker again

And voila - the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet is connected to the phone.

It remains only to configure the distance at which the unlocking of the phone via Xiaomi Mi Band 2 will be triggered

Three grades are available:

• close
• nearby
• far

By the way, immediately after connecting, Xiaomi Mi Band 2 automatically requested an over-the-air update from the server and installed the latest firmware version.

Setting up a fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Let's move on to the process of setting up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2. The main page of the Mi Fit application displays a summary of its use. For the initial configuration, we need to adjust our physical data in order for the bracelet to correctly count distance and calories. To do this, go to the "Profile" section in the bottom menu

and click on the edit icon in the upper right corner

Here you can configure the profile for Xiaomi Mi Band 2 in detail:

• Date of birth

All this is necessary for the bracelet to calculate the steps as accurately as possible and measure the heart rate data with your age.

How to set up Xiaomi Mi Band 2 to send notifications?

Now let's move on to what is most interesting for me personally - setting up alerts. To be honest, I don't really use the fitness tracker functions, but I really like the bracelet as a watch, alarm clock and various reminders. To enter the settings, click on the Mi Band 2 link in the same "Profile" section

We already have unlocking, so let's go straight to the second point.

Incoming call

By activating the alert for incoming calls, the bracelet will vibrate when the phone receives a call. But for those numbers that are not in the contact list, you can turn it off separately. It is also possible to delay the notification - so that the bracelet does not distract once again if the phone is lying next to you and you see this call and are ready to answer it immediately.

Alarm

A very handy feature that I use all the time. Its main feature is that you can put the bracelet on your hand at night, and at the appointed hour in the early morning it will vibrate without waking sound signal everyone around, as is the case with the telephone.

To assign your own alarm, click on the "Add" button and set the time, days of activation and turn on the snooze mode - to repeat the vibration every 10 minutes if you turned it off. Shutdown occurs by pressing function key on the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet.

Alerts

In this section, we select applications from which notifications will be displayed on the fitness bracelet screen. First you need to turn them on with the toggle switch, and also, if you wish, activate their receipt only when the smartphone screen is off.

To add new programs from which we want messages to come, click on the "Manage applications" button and mark the necessary checkboxes

After that, the corresponding icons will be displayed on the screen of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet.

Unfortunately, the manufacturer has not yet solved the problem, when the notification is displayed on the screen for only a few seconds and is not stored in memory - if you did not have time to look at it right away, then you can only guess what exactly happened - in order to see which one. the application received a notification, you need to get the phone.

Don't mess around

An interesting function that is designed to ensure that you do not constantly sit at the computer, but at least occasionally get up and stretch your body. Here you can configure the start and end times of the mode, and there is also a separate Do Not Disturb setting so that the bracelet does not distract you during those hours when you really do not need to be physically active. At the same time, you can configure the Xiaomi Mi Band so that it vibrates every 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes while you are not active, and reminds you to do, for example, charging if you are not leading a very active lifestyle.

To display additional settings for the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet, click on the "More" link

Incoming SMS

Here, I think everything is clear - notification about incoming sms messages

Vibrate when the alarm rings

This Xiaomi setting Mi Band 2 differs from the main alarm clock - here we can activate vibration when the alarm goes off on the phone itself, without being tied to the same function of the bracelet, which is autonomous.

Goal notification

Vibration is turned on here when the fitness goal set in the app is reached. As I said, I am not very interested in this topic, but I will briefly tell you about it below.

Do not disturb mode

well and this mode configures the time when the Mi Band will not bother you for any reason, for example, during a night's sleep. You can enable this feature separately to view on-screen information about raising your wrist.

Xioami Mi Band 2 advanced time and screen settings

We return to the previous page called "Mi Band" and scroll down after setting up alerts. There is a bracelet search function - if you have lost it, it will vibrate by clicking on the link.

Visibility - enables Mi Band to be found by other devices

Bracelet location - setting on which arm you will wear the fitness tracker. Apparently, this also affects the results of statistics.

Screen settings - here we choose which elements will be displayed on the screen

• Time
• Distance
• Calories
• Pulse
• Battery

Switching between them occurs when you touch the touch button on the case.

Time format - setting the display of the clock on the screen. There are two options - either with or without date.

Here you can also turn on the functions of triggering by hand movement - to view information and to switch. For example, you are sitting, doing something, walking, you want to see the time - you can press a button on the display and see the time, or make a simple movement with your hand - bring it to your face.

There is also an automatic heart rate tracking during sleep.

Fitness tracker settings Xiaomi Mi Band 2

As promised, at the end he left the functionality that allows you to use the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet as a fitness tracker.

In the "Profile" menu, we can set ourselves goals for daily distance and weight loss, by calculating how many calories are burned due to our activity.

Well, the goal for losing or gaining weight

How exactly he calculates calories, I honestly do not know for sure, but most likely based on your geometric data. First, you have already entered your data: height, weight, age and gender, as well as the hand on which you wear this same Mi Band. After that, he calculates your activity, most likely, somehow, on average, calculates the length of the stride, and on the basis of this, the distance traveled and the calories burned.

If we scroll down, we will find another function - setting behavior labels

Here we can select one or another type of activity and configure the bracelet to track your movements, which you will do while doing it. After which they are deposited in his memory.

For example, you start cycling or playing badminton, the tracker will automatically recognize this sport and then you will get a free table of what and how much you did and how you moved in a day.

To create a profile of these activities, select the one you need, click on the "Start" button and start doing it.

When you stop training, click on "Pause" and finish.
Separately, you can track detailed statistics on the acceleration of movement during exercise and heart rate

You can also activate tracking of your activity mode manually. To do this, switch to the "Activity" tab in the main menu and select

• Outdoor jogging
• treadmill
• Bike ride
• Walking

To start tracking, click on the corresponding button in the application.

If you go to the settings (the "gear" icon in the upper right corner), then here you can set automatic pause when you stop performing the exercise and activate the warning about high frequency pulse.

You can also select a card to record your movement track into memory.

Among other things, Mi Band 2 can work without an application, it is an absolutely self-sufficient device and it does not matter to it whether you have a permanent connection with a smartphone or not, it can independently count your steps, calories, count your heart rate, distance traveled and show constantly time. At the same time, he has some inner memory, and, if I'm not mistaken, about 3 days. So if you need to constantly know your activity and keep track of accurate statistics, then every 3-4 days you will need to connect to your phone and synchronize all your data. But if accurate statistics are not needed, then you can do without the application.

In general, what can I summarize? The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet for me is, indeed, love at first sight - now I cannot imagine my life without it. Many people write that you can't see anything in the sun, when you bring the screen to your nose - I don't know, I can see everything perfectly ...

Our detailed instructions will help you set up and connect the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet, and also explain how to use it in conjunction with the Mi Fit app.

This sleek sports bracelet is designed for sports enthusiasts and aspiring fitness athletes. It will help you track your heart rate, calories burned, distance traveled and sleep quality. All data can be synchronized with your phone and analyzed in the mobile app to help you plan your exercise time and intensity.

How to assemble

The assembly is not difficult. You need to insert the module into the silicone strap. The company recommends doing this from the back of the bracelet in its instructions. Otherwise, you will stretch the cell, as a result of which the tracker will eventually fall out of it during active hand movements.

How to turn on / off

Mi Band 2 turns on by pressing a single button on the display. Since the tracker understands gestures, you just need to pick it up to view the data on the screen. You need to configure this function through the Mi Fit mobile application (see how to connect).

Go to the Profile menu, select from Mi Band 2 devices, then slide the slider to activate in the "Pressing efficiency" item. In this case, the item "View information" must be activated.

By default, when unpacking the product, the tracker is already enabled. But if this is not the case, you need to put it on charge. The display will turn on automatically.

There is no way to turn off Mi Band 2. Some users wait until the gadget is completely discharged to turn it off. Remember that a complete discharge of the gadget leads to the subsequent deterioration of its battery performance. Try to charge it without letting it discharge to zero.

How to charge

You can charge the bracelet from a computer using charger which is offered in the kit. To do this, you need to remove the tracker from the bracelet and install it tightly in a special cell on the cable.

HOW TO CONNECT XIAOMI MI BAND 2 TO ANDROID SMARTPHONE OR iPhone

The bracelet itself will not work. It is connected to a PC, tablet, and most often to a smartphone via the Mi Fit application.

If you are the owner Windows Phone you need to deal with mobile program Bind Mi Band. But we are talking about a program that is suitable for Android or iOS smartphones.

Android 4.4 or iOS 7 system and newer versions are fine to work. Also should be bluetooth module 4.0 LE for connecting a smartphone with a tracker.

In our guide, we used the Mi Fit 3.0.1 app.

Download Mi Fit software

This is the official app for Mi Band 2. Android users need to run Google play Store and find the program.

Users iPhone iOS can be obtained from the Apple store.

Sign in to your Mi account

After successfully installing the software, you need to launch it. Here you will see a popup asking you to access your sports tracker data. Click "Allow" and choose what data you want to allow the program to use in the next interface. You will then need to accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to proceed.

Click "Login" and enter your Mi account credentials. If you don't have one, you need to create one.

What is a Mi account and what is it for

All Xiaomi services are available through a Mi account so that customers can use any kind of Mi service. The user can use this account when logging into the applications with which Xiaomi devices work, as well as into the storage cloud and Mi Cloud, to the MIUI forum, to the store Mi Market to purchase products and goods of this company.

Registration in Mi account

If you don't have a Mi account, there are a few easy steps you should take to register.

1. Create Mi account.

2. Enter the required information:

• country
• e-mail
• Date of Birth

3. Click the Create Mi Account button

4. Create a password and confirm it. Enter the characters from the picture. Click the Submit button.

5. Confirm the registration by going to your mailbox... To the address you provided Email a confirmation email was sent. In it, click the Activate account button.

The account has been activated. Now you have the opportunity to enter the program using your username (e-mail, which you specified during registration) and password.

Login to the Mi Fit app

After logging in with your account Mi, you need to provide personal information, including "Nickname", "Date of birth", "Gender", "Height", "Activity goals", etc. By doing this, your profile will be successfully installed.

Pairing Mi Fit with a smart bracelet

After completing the above step software will prompt you to open Bluetooth on the device and pair with the tracker. So open up context menu on Android (the top "curtain"), and iOS users need to drag it from the bottom and turn on the Bluetooth connection.

In the profile interface, you need to click "Add device". Here you will find which Xiaomi products can be connected to the software. Since this is Mi Band 2, you need to select the “Band” option.

Mi Fit automatically searches for your tracker using a Bluetooth connection. Once it is detected, the module will vibrate and you will see an image on the display asking you to press a button. Just press the round button on the display of your device to complete the pairing process.

Confirm if it is compatible with Android / iOS phone

To check if the smart bracelet is successfully connected to the mobile device, go to the profile interface and find Mi Band 2 in the "My devices" list.

APP MI FIT. SETUP GUIDE

After installing and connecting the Mi Fit software to the phone, you can configure the existing settings to use the full functionality of the fitness bracelet. Let's consider the main menu items in the software interface.

At the bottom home page the tabs of the Statistics, Activity and Profile menus are located, and by default the first tab is open.

Important! The bracelet collects all statistics based on the data of your actions: activity, sleep, stress, etc., which it automatically recognizes. There are no settings for pedometer type, time and sleep in the tracker. For more accurate indicators, you can manually trigger some of the physical activities, which will be discussed below.

STATISTICS

Statistics is a large section where in each of the points you are provided with detailed information in digital form or in graph format for a certain period of your vigorous activity.

At the top of the page is a large circle, the so-called status, in the center of which you can see the number of steps you have taken, as well as distance and calories burned. Clicking on it will take you to detailed overview of these data: statistics for today and the last 30 days.

In the Statistics section itself, the following information is provided.

Information about Mi Band 2

Here the company provides tips when using the gadget: how to insert the tracker into the strap, how to turn it on, how to measure the heart rate, notifications about statistics). After reading this item, you can delete it.

Sleep last night

Sleep statistics for the last 24 hours. Scroll down to see the details of your sleep report.

Last Activity

Activity data: distance traveled, pace, time and heart rate.

Pulse

Detailed statistics of the heart rate that you measured with the tracker.

The weight

Change in your weight per month, analysis and comparison with other users.

Duration

These are indicators of the longest time you have been active in 7 days.

ACTIVITY

In this tab, you have the ability to launch and view data from your physical activities, such as:

• treadmill
• bike
• walking

In the upper right corner, by clicking on the gear, you can activate various parameters (for example, running):

• Stop detection
• Voice assistant
• Do not turn off the screen
• Show on lock screen
• High heart rate warning
• Set the pace (outdoor only)

PROFILE

A whole list of submenus is offered here, where you are given the opportunity to make the following settings:

Mi Band 2 (tracker settings)

Adjust your device with the suggested settings:

• Unlock the screen. You can, without entering a password, or pattern key unlock your phone screen by offering a bracelet to the device

• Challenges. Setting up notifications about incoming calls to your smartphone, as well as displaying the number and name of the caller on the display of the fitness tracker

• Inaction. A reminder to move
• Find Mi Band 2. Using the application, you can find a lost bracelet. By activating this function, the bracelet will begin to emit a sound by which you can find it
• Visibility. By activating this function, your tracker can be seen by other devices
• Mounting location. Right or left hand
• Information display. What information will be displayed on the screen of the gadget: time, steps, distance, calories, heart rate or remaining charge. All these sections are flipped by pressing the touch button on the display
• Time format. You cannot manually set the time. It syncs automatically when connected to a smartphone. However, you can customize the display of not only the time, but also the date on the tracker display.

• Viewing information. When you raise your hand, information is shown on the display
• Pressing efficiency
• Sleep assistant. Allows you to measure your heart rate during the night every 10 minutes for accurate graphs of your sleep quality. Note that this consumes a lot more battery power.
• Info: Mi Band 2
• Firmware version
• MAC address
• Untie. Detach the Mi bracelet from the smartphone in case of loss, sale or other reason

Goals

Set goals for your steps and your weight to motivate yourself more during your fitness routine.

Accounts (sync with Google Fit)

Here you can sync data with your Google Fit and WeChat accounts, which collect and store all information about your physical activity.

Activity notifications

Sleep notifications

Turn on / off notifications.

This item allows you to view the types of your physical activity and how many times you have used it, as well as its history.

Settings

At this point, the following are corrected:

• units
• status in the notification bar (receive phone notifications when the device is connected)
• check for updates
• Feedback
• about the application
• log out

Unfortunately, despite the fact that the smart bracelet can distinguish between phases of sleep, the company has deprived its users of waking up with a smart alarm clock. It is not in the tracker. But with the help of third-party software, it can be installed.

How to measure heart rate on Xiaomi Mi Band 2

There is no automatic heart rate measurement in Mi Band 2. To calculate the heart rate, you need to call touch button the necessary menu item, and also try to be stationary for more accurate data. The tracker screen will display the BPM, but the metrics will not be saved. In this case, you need to use the Mi Fit application and the path Statistics -> Heart rate -> Measure. Heart rate readings can be memorized.

You will not be able to measure your heart rate during running and vigorous training. Only in a static position and during sleep by activating the Sleep Assistant function.

Smartphone camera control

Mi Band 2 makes it even easier to control the camera on your smartphone. In order to take a selfie using the gadget button on your hand, you need to use two applications preinstalled in your phone.

The first is through which you need to take pictures, and the second is the Mi Band 2 Selfie, which allows the wearable device to use its button as a remote control. remote control the camera of the mobile device.

When starting the latter, you need to enter the MAC, then click the "connect" button. In this case, the "disconnect" button should appear: it means that the connection was successful and the smart bracelet vibrates.

Open Free Camera in your phone and press the button on Mi Band 2.

If the software does not work for some reason, turn off and then turn on Bluetooth on the phone. Some users do not manage to connect their gadget the first time. You may have to do this up to 3-4 times.

Mi Band 2 can also switch music on your smartphone's player. This opportunity is available thanks to free app Mi Band 2 Func Button from the Google Play store, which you can download to your mobile gadget.

This software will give access to various additional functions that are activated by single, double and triple pressing on the button of the bracelet, as well as by turning the wrist. And among these add-ons there is control music player, not excluding switching tracks, pause, selecting and starting music.

As the name suggests, it covers many of the functions associated with pressing a button on the wearable device on your wrist. It has a lot of settings concerning not only music, but also timer, vibration, reset and acceptance. incoming call, alarm sound and volume control.

The interface is intuitive, the main thing is to take the time to figure out what's what.

Output

For a fitness tracker with such a small price tag, it is quite a comprehensive device with the ability to pair with a smartphone to provide more detailed information.

Beautiful, lightweight and comfortable to wear with a huge selection of interchangeable straps in various colors, this bracelet is IP67 water and dust resistant, so you don't have to take it off every time you wash your hands or take a shower. And the function of displaying various information on its screen is one of the useful features for users who do not want to miss a single notification from social networks or e-mail, but at the same time do not take your smartphone out of the bag.

We hope that our instructions helped you set up your Xiaomi Mi Band 2 correctly. If you have something to add, write in the comments. Feedback and experience with this inexpensive yet feature-rich device is also appreciated.

Among the modern devices designed for sports, fitness bracelets deserve special attention. Their main task is to count the calories burned, register the kilometers traveled and control the heart rate.

The fitness tracker will be useful not only for professional athletes. This device will help those who just want to lose a few extra pounds and track various indicators of physical activity.

Connecting to the phone

In order to access the full functionality of the fitness bracelet, you need to synchronize it with your smartphone. Let's consider this process using the example of the most popular fitness tracker from Xiaomi. First of all, you need to download and install a special Mi Fit application on the gadget.

After starting the application, you need to follow these steps:

• run the application;
• enter your MI account. If you do not have one, then you need to register. It is better to do this before connecting the bracelet to the smartphone;
• after successful authorization, a page will open where you need to enter your personal data. These are weight, height and date of birth;
• select "bracelet" from the offered list of devices;
• place the fitness tracker next to your smartphone so the devices can sync. When the phone detects the bracelet, a message will appear on the screen.

Confirmation of the request is carried out by pressing a button on the fitness tracker.

The fitness bracelet is now connected to the phone. With help installed application you can control the device, change settings and set new sport goals.

Bracelets from other manufacturers are connected in a similar way, but different programs are used. Find desired application you can use the QR code located in the instructions for the device.

Setting preferences

After the bracelet is successfully connected to the phone, you need to configure it. The application has several tabs that allow you to control the operation of the bracelet:

1. Notifications. In this tab, you can set up alerts, enable the screen unlock function, and add an account.
2. Profile. In this section, you can set your activity and weight goals, set up notifications about inactivity or wake up. You can also add friends to the app.

In addition to standard programs for fitness bracelets, today there are applications that significantly expand their functionality. For example, some of them allow you to use a fitness tracker as a remote control for your smartphone's camera.

The fitness tracker Xiaomi Mi Band 2 has become very popular in the world, as it received an OLED display with data display and did not lose autonomy compared to the previous Mi Band 1S Pulse. In this article, we offer 12 setup tips and everything you need to know about the Mi Band 2.

How to turn Mi Band 2 on or off

The first question that arises immediately after unpacking the tracker is how to enable it? The answer is very simple: Mi Band 2 just needs to be charged from the bundled charger via USB port and it activates itself. On its body there are no on / off switches, as well as keys enable bluetooth... If the bracelet is charged, it means that it is turned on and it automatically has Bluetooth.

The story is exactly the same with turning off the Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet: while it has a charge, it will not be possible to turn it off. I hope we figured it out: while the tracker is charged, it is turned on and ready to use. As soon as its charge runs out, it automatically turns off. The full charging time is approximately 1.5 hours.

Mi Band 2 app for Android and iOS

This advice will be useful for those who have purchased Mi Band 2 for the first time. Experienced users who with Mi Band from the very first generation already know that there is a proprietary MiFit application for smartphones based on Android and iOS, which allows you to accumulate statistics and watch more detailed dynamics your progress on the phone screen.

Now in the AppStore and Google Play there are several programs for Mi Band 2, which application is better is everyone's personal business. Personally, I liked the standard native MiFi from Xiaomi developers better.

Download app for Mi Band 2:

To connect the bracelet to the application, you just need to activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and go to MiFit. In the application, among the list of available gadgets, select Mi Band and wait while the tracker syncs with MiFit. The pairing process is the same for Android and iPhone.

What if the phone does not see Mi Band 2? First and foremost: make sure that your smartphone has Blutooth version 4.0 and higher, the tracker will not work with Bluetooth 3.0. Second: download the official MiFit software and the AppStore or Google Play and repeat the process. Third: reset the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone and try to connect to the bracelet again.

Display setting

Mi Band 2 has a small OLED screen that can display a lot useful information to keep the tracker from syncing with your smartphone all the time. To configure what exactly will be displayed on the screen, you need to go to the MiFit application> Profile> Mi Band 2> Display Settings (Mi Band Display Settings) and in this menu select what you want your bracelet to show on your wrist ... Among the available display functions of the Mi Band 2 are the following:

• exact time (and date)
• perfect steps
• distance traveled
• calories burned
• current pulse
• battery charge

Many users ask us how to set the time on Mi Band 2. The answer to this question is simple: the bracelet is synchronized with the MiFit application on your smartphone and sets exactly the same time as on the phone. Thus, you just need to have the correct time on your smartphone, and the bracelet will pick it up by itself.

Xiaomi has several revisions of the Mi Band 2 with different display calibration: in the first batches, the display shines in green, and in the rest in blue (turquoise). So do not be alarmed if your bracelets and your friend have different colors of what is happening on the screen. Also, some Mi Band 2 may have brighter displays, while others may be dim.

Alas, you cannot increase the brightness of the Mi Band 2 screen. Nothing can be done about this, it all depends on the party. P.S. If possible, buy old versions with a bright green display in beige cardboard boxes, rather than new models in white boxes.

We increase the working time

The second generation of bracelets lasts a long time, compared to competitors - about 20 days. But you can further increase the autonomy of the tracker by disabling some functions. First, turn off the permanent sync via Bluetooth, the bracelet can be synced every few days, not all the time.

Secondly, turn off the Heart Rate Sleep Assistant function in the settings, it is designed to more accurately measure the quality of sleep by activating the heart rate sensor, but this leads to a rapid discharge of the bracelet's battery. Disconnect it and get a plus 3-5 days to autonomy.

Setting up long sitting notifications

Another cool feature of the bracelet is the ability to activate a reminder that it's time for you to get up and walk. This is especially true for people with a sedentary lifestyle. The function is turned on in the central tab - a red icon with a sofa (Idle alert). Here you can select the exact time when the function will be active and when it will not disturb you, for example, during sleep. The notification comes in the form of a vibration and an icon on the screen.

How to change the quality of sleep

In addition to steps, Mi Band 2 also analyzes the quality of your sleep. You do not need to set up sleep, the function works automatically out of the box. Statistics are displayed in the very first tab (Status) and show what time you fell asleep yesterday, how many were in deep sleep and light sleep, as well as the exact time of awakening.

Activate and switch the display with a gesture

Usually, to turn on the screen of Mi Band 2, just press the touch key, but there is another way. Activated in the settings Profile> Mi Band> Raise your hand to display data. Now, when you gesture to "see the time", the Mi Band 2 display will light up and show the time.

You can also flip through desktops on the bracelet screen by rotating your wrist, this is configured in the same place as the first function. This is useful, for example, when you are wearing seals and cannot turn on the screen with a touch button.

Date and time display

Initially, the tracker only showed the time. But the developers heard their users and added the date display on Mi Band 2. To activate this function, go to MiFit> Profile> Time format and in the menu select the right item time + date. Now, on the main screen of the bracelet, not only the time will be shown, but also today's date. Really useful feature.

Reward for a completed plan

If you have completed today's plan for the distance traveled (steps), reward yourself with congratulations from Mi Band 2 on your goal. To do this, go to the central tab MiFit> More and activate Goal Notifications. Now, when you go through your steps, the tracker will notify you with a vibration and a congratulatory icon on the screen.

How to set up smart unlock Mi Band 2

This Bluetooth verification feature has been around since the very first generation of fitness bracelets. To enable smart unlocking of your smartphone, go to the central tab and select Screen Unlock. Now, when your hand with the bracelet approaches the phone, it will identify you and unlock the display without a pin code / pattern / scanner.

Another secret of Mi Band 2 is the ability to determine the distance to the phone at which the smart unlock function will work. To do this, go to the settings of the fitness bracelet, then to the "Unlock with a bracelet" tab and 10 times tap on the smartphone image in your hand in the center of the screen. A hidden menu will open, in which you can select the distance to the phone: less than a meter, about 1 meter and 3 meters. Cool, isn't it? Did you know about this possibility?

Sports motivation

If you did a good workout today, you can cheer yourself up at the end of the day by going to the first MiFit menu and clicking on the shortcut in the upper right corner. The window that opens will show how many percent of the people in the world you have overtaken in activity today, it really motivates.

Running in the right heart rate zone

If you want to lose weight, then of course not. better way(other than diet) do it than by running. Being active in the needed heart rate zone helps burn calories and Mi Band 2 can help you with this.

To do this, go to the "Running" tab and select running in an open area or on a treadmill Immediately in the settings you can set acceptable level pulse upon overcoming which the bracelet will notify you with vibration. You can also customize your running rhythm, the tracker will notify you if you slow down.

Change the strap of the Mi Band 2 to a colored one

The Mi Band 2 comes with a graphite black strap out of the box. In addition to it, Xiaomi also produces green, blue and orange straps, you can choose your own one to suit your style or mood. The cost of such an accessory in China is $ 3-5.

We hope our selection of tips for using the Mi Band 2 was useful to you, if you have any life hacks of your own, how do you use the tracker - tell us in the comments!

М2 Smart Band (Smart Band 2) helps you keep an eye on your health by providing a range of useful features. The model has a classic design for a fitness bracelet, including a comfortable silicone strap. The small OLED screen displays only the main parameters, using the electronic dial as the main splash screen. What can the Smart Band M 2 bracelet do and what is it for?

1. To help people who want to improve their physical condition.
2. To control the main indicators of activity, the number of calories consumed.
3. To improve the convenience of using a smartphone (receiving calls, notification of SMS, missed calls and emails.
4. To normalize sleep (M2 Smart Band can track phases, wake its owner at the most suitable time for this)

Interaction with a smartphone is based on the DroiHealth application. Modern software allows you to configure the bracelet operation modes, generate reports for the period, and give useful recommendations. A fitness bracelet with a heart rate monitor is worth buying for the following reasons:

• Flawless accuracy (the M2 Smart Band is the benchmark for many of its competitors. Its use is especially important for athletes who want to surpass their own results).
• The presence of the "sleep monitoring" function (competent calculation of the time for rest, the ability to set a "smart alarm").
• The presence of a pedometer (allows you to calculate the amount of energy (calories) that we spend on our daily worries).
• Increased level of strength (protected from water, dust and mechanical stress).
• Ideal for physical activity (heart rate monitor and a number of other features).

Main functions:

1. Activity tracking
2. Tracking the distance traveled
3. Calorie consumption
4. Heart rate monitor
5. Sleep monitoring
6. Pedometer
7. Alarm
8. Call handling, sms
9. Rest Reminder
10. Contactless control

When you press the button, the screen shows: time and date, number of steps today, number of meters passed today, heart rate measurement, calories burned today, charge level.

DroiHealth App
Synchronized with your smartphone by wireless network Bluetooth and transfers all the necessary data to a specialized application for Android and iOs "DroiHealth". NS about functionality even better than Xiaomi's Mi Fit. With it you can:

1. Customize the bracelet based on your personal data. Such as weight, height, etc.
2. Set up an alarm
3. View information about sleep phases