Among the entire range of useful electronics, smart watches and sports trackers take first place in terms of sales. Xiaomi has carved out a niche in this market with its compact Mi Band series devices. The second generation received an OLED display, which significantly expanded the capabilities of the device. More functions means more scope for customization. About how to set up and use Xiaomi fitness bracelet Mi Band 2, read on.
You received a box with a long-awaited gadget and unpacked it. What to do next?
If you ordered a wrist strap from another manufacturer separately, insert the plastic capsule of the device into the slot of the silicone strap. In addition to rubber, there is a large selection of leather, metal and polymer straps for every taste.
The assembly principle is unchanged - insert the capsule only from the back. Otherwise, over time, the silicone retaining ring will stretch and the watch will begin to fall out of the mount. When you put the bracelet on your hand, the loop should be facing down, and the end of the strap with the button should be facing up.
During postal delivery or being in the warehouse, the device's battery was discharged. It is possible that the gadget will be completely disabled. Insert the capsule into the slot charging cable, which is included in the kit. The oval protruding window of the photoplethysmograph should fit into the semicircular groove of the connector. You cannot insert it the other way around, as this will break the polarity and accumulator battery may become unusable.
Find a free power supply that provides a charging current of no more than 1 A and is equipped with a USB connector. To reduce the cost, the manufacturer does not include its own charger in the box. You should not use powerful blocks from tablets and modern smartphones with a current of more than 1 ampere. The battery doesn't like this.
Insert the cord with the connected capsule into the power supply, and plug the latter into a power outlet. The charging process takes an hour and a half; if everything is done correctly, a battery indication will immediately appear on the display.
The device cannot be turned on or off; it always works as long as there is enough energy in the battery. The display is activated by pressing the touch button. Additionally, you can set the switch to turn on by turning your hand.
Synchronization with smartphone
The instructions are simple:
- If not yet, register a Mi account in the system (for Xiaomi devices).
- Download the Mi Fit application to your phone from official stores operating system phone: App Store, Play Market(Play Store), WindowsPhone Select a program with a brand logo.
- Open the application and tap on the “Login” icon.
- Here the system will offer to register using a Mi account, suitable for owners of phones of the same manufacturer as the bracelet. For others, activation is available from using Google, WeChat, and Facebook.
- After registration, the program will ask for personal data: name, weight, gender, age, desired number of steps per day. We enter everything necessary and get to the application menu.
- Here we click on the line “Device not connected”. The system will prompt you to select the required gadget. Click on the bracelet.
- The system will issue a warning, we agree.
- If Bluetooth was not turned on in advance, the system will prompt you to activate it.
- And it will proceed to search for devices.
- After searching for all devices with working Bluetooth, select the one you need. The bracelet will vibrate happily. All you have to do is click on the “Accept” button.
Synchronization problems
Before you sound the alarm:
- check the charge level of the bracelet;
- reboot the phone;
- we check the functionality of Bluetooth on both devices, trying to connect them with something else, for example a tablet;
- if there was previously successful synchronization, and now everything is gone, go to the profile settings in the Mi Fit application and look for the line “Previously connected devices”, select the bracelet, turn it off and try to synchronize again.
The last option is worth talking about in more detail:
- Delete the application and download more old version to the phone.
- Connect the bracelet with Bluetooth enabled via USB to the PC.
- Sync your device with old program, having first pulled the capsule out of the cord.
- Happened? Install latest version application and sync again.
- Now you can remove the old program.
Now that the tracker is completely ready for use, it needs to be configured. This is done using the Mi Fit application. On Android you can download it from Google Play Market, and iPhone users should search the App Store. Short review customizable bracelet functions:
- screen unlocking - allows you to unlock a smartphone linked to Mi Band 2;
- calls - displaying information about an incoming call on the watch display, vibration notification, call control;
- alarm clock - silent, effective alarm clock with calculation of sleep phases;
- applications - transfers application notifications to the Mi Band screen;
- inactivity - if the user has been sitting motionless for an hour, the watch will remind you to warm up;
- messages - shows information about messages that have arrived on the phone;
- device alarm clock - vibrates, duplicating the sound alarm clock of the smartphone;
- goal programming - if you set a daily goal for the number of steps and achieved it, you will receive a notification about this;
- do not disturb - select a period of time when the gadget does not vibrate and does not receive notifications, so as not to disturb the owner.
In addition, there are a number of functions that are configured separately; they set the general behavior of the tracker.
- Bracelet search - turns on triple vibration to find the gadget if it is lost somewhere. Quickly consumes the battery with frequent use.
- Visibility - switches the visibility mode of the Bluetooth module. If disabled, then no phones in the area will be able to connect to the bracelet, but the already established connection and binding will work. Enabling visibility may be necessary to pair the tracker with applications other than the standard Mi Fit. This is required to download custom firmware.
- Location - depending on which hand you wear the watch on, select the appropriate option.
- Bracelet screen settings - select the items shown on the display.
- Time format - there are two options. Just a clock and a clock with a date.
- Backlight on the clock - this item has nothing to do with backlighting. In fact, the function allows you to turn on the display not only by pressing a button, but also by moving your wrist. You need to wave your hand like you do when you look at your watch. False positives - common problem, so the option is not for everyone.
- Rotate your wrist to switch between items - an addition to previous setting, turning your hand not only turns on the display, but also switches menu options, similar to pressing a button.
- Pulse detection - there are three options for operating the pulse sensor. Manually - counting is carried out only at the user's discretion. Automatic - measurements are carried out around the clock at intervals of 1, 10 or 30 minutes. Sleep assistant - the pulse is calculated using a clever algorithm from time to time to determine when the user has fallen asleep. In this case, a conclusion is made about the quality and depth of sleep based on the pulse.
Smart alarm clock
Initially, Mi Fit does not have such a function. The built-in vibration alarm clock works well, but it does not adjust to sleep phases in any way, it simply turns on at a predetermined time.
It is possible to link data from the heart rate monitor to an alarm clock so that the device wakes you up in the most appropriate sleep phase. In this case, the user specifies the deadline for waking up, for example, 7 am. He falls asleep, the watch begins to count his pulse and process information. In the morning, the program analyzes the information and wakes up the person in a half-hour interval between 6:30 and 7:00, adjusting to the sleep phase data.
Thus, awakening turns out to be easy and the morning is good. To enable this feature, you will have to use third-party applications. They are paid, but you can always download them for free if you search on the Internet.
To set up an alarm, download and install two applications: Sleep As Android and Tools & Mi Band. The first is a smart alarm clock with rich settings. The second is an analogue of the “native” Mi Fit with expanded capabilities. Both are on the Play Store.
- Enable accelerometer motion tracking in Sleep As Android. To do this, go to Settings - Wearables - Use wearable.
- Set up heart rate monitoring while you sleep. This is done in Tools & Mi Band. Menu items: Navigation drawer - Heart rate- Settings. Set the interval at which the bracelet will take measurements. Then go to Sleep As Android, Settings - Wearables - Heart rate monitoring and enable heart rate tracking there too.
Overnight, the device's battery drains by about 5%. In Sleep As Android, after a night you can see detailed graphs with information about your sleep.
Setting the time
Set time for some time certain value no need. The watch itself picks up the information after synchronizing with the phone. The accuracy of the time display on the bracelet depends on the readings from the smartphone. The correct readings are provided by the telecom operator; usually the device receives the time value from the cellular network.
Entering wearing location parameters
The operation of the algorithm that counts steps and calories burned depends on which hand you wear the gadget on. Indicate the wearing location correctly. You can set this in Mi Fit on the “Profile” tab - Mi Band 2 - Device location.
Displaying information on the bracelet
The following items are available for display on the fitness bracelet screen:
- time;
- Steps;
- distance;
- calories;
- pulse;
- remaining charge.
The items are switched one by one, sequentially, by pressing a touch key or turning the wrist, if the appropriate option is selected.
In addition, it is possible to display the name of the caller, which is configured in the “Calls” column on the “Profile” tab.
Application notifications
You can enable alarms for application notifications of your choice in the corresponding menu item. The “Messages” item works in a similar way; the name of the contact who sent the SMS and the first few words are displayed on the screen. Select the programs whose notifications you want to duplicate on the bracelet display.
You can enable the “Receive only when the screen is off” option so that the watch does not vibrate when the smartphone display is active. Some applications have special notification icons, but most use one standard image with the inscription App.
Software settings
The fitness tracker is fully serviced and configured using one application - Mi Fit. No more software is required to work. The settings of Xiaomi Mi Band 2 are described above, now let’s look at the points that relate directly to Mi Fit.
The following options are available on the Profile tab:
- Friends - add friends who use the same Xiaomi device. You can view statistics and achievements. You can add a friend by scanning his QR code, which is generated by the application.
- Add accounts - the only interesting thing here is the ability to link Mi Fit and Google Fit. Synchronization with the Google application allows you to use the data from the bracelet's sensors in many other fitness applications.
- Activity notifications - the application will send an alert in the evenings with a brief summary of the day's activity.
- Sleep information is the same, only it is sent in the morning and contains sleep statistics from the previous night.
- Behavior tags are a very strange feature, the purpose is not entirely clear. Perhaps the tags allow you to “teach” the gadget to recognize different types of activity. In practice, no difference was found. It is unclear whether there is any point in using labels.
- Help - read the help.
- Settings - here you can select units of measurement (metric, imperial or Chinese system) and enable the Mi Fit notification that constantly hangs in the curtain. The “About the application” item contains information about the firmware version, algorithm and program.
Another group of settings is available on the “Activity” tab by clicking on the gear in the upper right corner. These options relate to tracking workouts - running, cycling and walking.
- Automatic Pause - When you stop while running or riding, the workout is also turned off to eliminate downtime.
- Voice assistant - informs you about your running pace, speed and distance traveled. Provides information about your heart rate and whether you need to run faster or slower.
- Keep the screen on - the display will not go dark during your workout.
- Display information on the lock screen.
- Select a map - select a geolocation provider.
- Warning about high frequency pulse - the bracelet will begin to vibrate when your pulse rises higher given level. The value is set using a slider on the scale.
- Pace Notification - Only works for outdoor running, the band will vibrate if you are running too slow. The tempo is also set using the slider.
Firmware updates
It happens automatically, the user does not need to participate in the process. The first time you synchronize a new tracker, the latest firmware will be downloaded.
It was noted that the version of the algorithm depends on what language is installed on the phone. If you turn on simplified Chinese, and then go to Mi Fit and unbind and bind the gadget, the firmware will begin updating to a version that is not available in Russian.
Factory reset
You cannot reset data directly. When the watch is unlinked from the phone, statistics are deleted from Mi Fit. Installed on the bracelet own module memory where information is stored. It is erased only when the tracker is turned off, which occurs after the battery is completely discharged.
Some users advise putting the capsule in the freezer to speed up the discharge process. Indeed, at low temperatures, lithium-polymer batteries lose capacity. But this method cannot be recommended, because there is a risk of damaging the device and battery.
Unlinking from an account
Go to the “Profile” tab in Mi Fit and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click the “Unlink” button. After confirmation, the tracker will be disconnected from the smartphone, and data synchronization on the bracelet with the phone will stop. The device is connected back in the standard way, through “Profile” - “Add device”.
As you can see, setting up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is not that difficult. There are really a lot of options, which turns Mi Bend 2 into a multifunctional assistant that perfectly complements the smartphone.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is one of the most popular fitness bracelets. It is distinguished by wide functionality, low price (about 1.5-2 thousand rubles) and good performance.
Mi Band 2 features
This fitness bracelet has wide functionality and therefore can be used in various cases.
Thanks to step counting, you can use Xiaomi Mi Band 2 for running and sports. The built-in accelerometer and gyroscope are responsible for this function. They determine the movements and movements of the device in space, and software recognizes steps from all this activity and counts them.
Another possibility that uses these functional elements is smart alarm clock. IN this mode The bracelet analyzes sleep phases. The alarm goes off when the body is ready to wake up.
How does Mi Band 2 detect sleep stages? Similar to steps - this uses the built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. In the rapid phase of sleep, when the body can wake up alert and rested, the body moves a lot. In slow mode, the body practically does not move. The bracelet detects when its sleeping owner begins to move a lot - that is, enters the REM sleep phase - and turns on the alarm.
Another function of the bracelet is heart rate determination. The Mi Band 2 heart rate monitor uses technology to analyze the light transmission of human body tissue to calculate your pulse. To count your heart rate, you need to press the corresponding button in the Mi Fit application.
The display displays notifications from programs, time, during calls - the contact name, as well as some other information, including the measured pulse.
Among the capabilities of the Mi Band 2, which can be expanded by installing third-party applications, are a stopwatch, a timer, analysis of movements in training for certain sports, and much more. Of course, the bracelet can be used with various programs like Sleep as Android or Runtastic for tracking physical activity - if the user needs it and the capabilities of the standard companion application are not enough.
Setting up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet
Setting up the device is quite simple.
How to turn on Xiaomi Mi Band 2?
The fitness bracelet turns on automatically. It must be fully charged (this will take approximately 1.5 hours) via the USB connector of the computer from the cable that comes with the device. After this, the bracelet will be automatically activated and will be ready to pair with your smartphone via Bluetooth.
How to link Mi Band 2 to your phone?
For the bracelet to work, you will need to install a special Mi Fit application from the company store - Google Play Market for Android smartphones and AppStore for iOS devices. Then you need to turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone. After this, you can open the Mi Fit application.
To connect the bracelet to the phone and any other operations, you will need a Mi account. If available, you must log in to the application. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one directly from the Mi Fit application using your address Email. After registering in the Mi network, authorization will occur automatically.
The app will then prompt you to connect to the bracelet. You need to select your device on the pairing screen in the MiFit app. After this, for some time (usually less than a minute), the program will synchronize with the bracelet, and upon completion of this process, Mi Band 2 can be used.
How to set up Xiaomi Mi Band 2
All Xiaomi Mi Band 2 settings are made from the proprietary Mi Fit companion application.
You can set the following options:
- Bracelet Location: left or right hand. At correct setting This parameter allows the device to count steps more accurately;
- Information displayed on the bracelet display: time and date, steps, distance traveled, calories burned, heart rate, battery charge. If you do not need to show any of this, this option can be disabled;
- Time display format– large watch or small watch with date;
- Turn on the display by raising your hand. If this item is active, the bracelet's screen will light up when you look at it. If disabled, the display will always be on. It is recommended to activate this option - it will increase the time battery life bracelet;
- Using the heart rate monitor in sleep tracking mode. If the parameter is enabled, the bracelet will turn on the alarm at the most appropriate time, but this will increase battery consumption.
In fact, all these settings should be turned on or off based on your personal preferences.
Some bracelet features can be configured in another menu. Among such functions of Mi Band 2 is displaying the name of the caller, SMS text and other notifications. And they are configured directly in the “Notifications” menu.
In this menu, you can select which notifications will be broadcast to the bracelet. Among those available:
- Incoming call. The bracelet will vibrate when there is a call and try to display the contact's name;
- Alarm. We are talking about those applications that are recognized by the Android operating system as alarm clocks (for example, those installed in Google Clock or the stock clock application are recognized, but those configured in Solid Alarm Clock Extreme are not);
- Notifications from third-party applications. The icon of the program that sent the notification is displayed on the screen;
- Inactivity alerts. If the bracelet has not registered activity for too long - well, that is, the user has been sitting for too long without moving - it will vibrate and remind you that it would be a good idea to walk around a little;
- SMS messages. The bracelet will show an icon and try to display text;
- Alarm clock set on the bracelet itself via the Mi Fit application;
- Goal achievement notifications. For example, if the user sets himself the task of walking 10,000 steps per day, the bracelet will vibrate when this number is reached.
You can also set the time at which the bracelet will stop bothering you with notifications.
It is worth remembering that in most cases the bracelet does not correctly display the name of the caller and the text of messages if they are typed in Cyrillic (in Russian). This is due to the fact that the device was not officially supplied to the Russian Federation, and Xiaomi does not have a representative office in our country. Therefore, support for the Cyrillic alphabet was simply not added to the bracelet firmware and application capabilities.
At the end of the instructions there is information on what to do if the bracelet does not display the caller's name correctly.
How to use the Mi Band 2 bracelet
After initial setup The bracelet becomes completely ready for use, so usually instructions in Russian or a user manual for Xiaomi Mi Band 2 are not required. Additional manipulations are necessary only in some cases.
How to reboot Mi Band 2?
There is no usual way to reboot the Mi Band 2. The easiest option is to wait until it is completely discharged. This will be similar to a soft reboot.
To speed up the reboot, you can use an unsafe method. Just put the bracelet capsule in the freezer for a couple of hours. But you should not do this, as this may damage the device.
How to set up a smart alarm clock on Xiaomi Mi Band 2?
In the latest versions of the Mi Fit application Xiaomi company I cut out the smart alarm function. Therefore, to activate this feature, you will need to use third-party applications. One of them is Xsmart (download for Android).
- Setting up a smart alarm clock is as follows:
- Set up all the necessary alarms in third party applications(system clock, third-party applications, Mi Fit, etc.);
Install Xsmart; - Open Mi Fit, select Profile, then Devices – and copy the mac address of the bracelet;
- In Xsmart, enter the mac address of the bracelet in the appropriate field and click “Check”;
- Set up alarms in the Xsmart application itself and make sure that the Xsmart item is installed next to each of them.
That's it, smart alarm clocks are set up. In the future, you will only need to turn them on and off, as well as change the time - and all this as needed.
How to turn off Mi Band 2?
No way. You can only wait until it is completely discharged.
How to reset Mi Band 2 to factory settings?
Without a special flasher (hardware, that is, a separate device) - no way. The bracelet remembers the Mi account to which it is linked, and also stores some information about the user’s last physical activity.
Similar to a "soft reboot", you can do a "soft reset". To do this you will need:
- Open the Mi Fit application, there Profile, on this screen in the “Devices” section find your bracelet;
- Click the “Disable” button located at the very bottom;
- Agree with all application warnings;
- Wait until the bracelet is completely discharged.
After this, it will be in close to factory condition and can be transferred to another person.
An unsafe alternative is a short-term electric shock to the charging contacts of the bracelet. To do this, you will need a piezo generator, which can be removed from a piezo lighter. Its contact must be placed against one of the charging contacts of the bracelet capsule, and the button must be pressed to create a spark. ATTENTION! This method is not recommended for use as it may damage the Xiaomi Mi Band 2!
How to disconnect Xiaomi Mi Band 2 from your phone?
If you only need to unlink the bracelet from your Mi account, you can use the instructions above. If you need to break the Bluetooth pairing of your smartphone and device, you need to do the following:
- On your smartphone, open the Bluetooth settings (Settings – Bluetooth);
- Find your bracelet among those already paired and click on the icon with the “gear” symbol next to its name;
- Click the “Delete” button in the window that opens.
All. The smartphone will no longer connect to the bracelet. The device itself will begin to vibrate as if the connection is lost.
This method does not delete the Mi account from the bracelet and does not break the binding, so you will not be able to transfer the device to someone.
Application for Xiaomi Mi Band 2
The fitness bracelet can be used with both official and third-party applications.
Mi Fit for Mi Band 2 – official application
The official application developed specifically for the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is Mi Fit. It must be installed immediately after purchasing the device. Through this application you can:
- Mi account registration;
- Linking your Mi account to the bracelet and unlinking it;
- Connecting the bracelet to a smartphone;
- Initial setup of the bracelet;
- Tracking your physical activity for a day and a longer period;
- Setting up bracelet functions.
The Mi Fit application can be downloaded from the company stores for Android and iOS:
For other operating systems you will have to use third-party applications.
The Mi Fit app is required for use with this fitness bracelet. However, it is not the only program that can work with Mi Band 2. The bracelet can be used in conjunction with third-party applications.
What applications does Mi Band 2 work with?
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet works with the following applications:
- Notify & Fitness for Mi Band– offers advanced notification management, smart alarm clock with heart rate analysis support for a more pleasant awakening, automated heart rate monitoring;
- Sleep As Android– smart alarm clock with proprietary sleep monitoring technologies;
- Runtastic, Runkeeper, Endomondo– programs for tracking and storing information about physical activity, including GPS tracking, as well as user stimulation;
- Google Fit– a proprietary set of fitness tracking services for the operating room Android systems. Unfortunately, it works with restrictions and requires a link of accounts.
There are also many other applications that expand the functionality of the bracelet (for example, activate music control by pressing its only button) or simply monitor fitness activity.
How to charge Xiaomi Mi Band 2
To charge the fitness bracelet, it is recommended to use the included charger for Xaiomi Mi Band 2, which is connected to the port Computer USB or laptop. It is undesirable to use network units designed for more than 500-700 mA output current. The battery in the bracelet is not designed to be charged with such high currents.
To charge, you need to remove the bracelet capsule from the strap and install it in the appropriate adapter. It is necessary to rotate the capsule so that its charging contacts are in contact with the charging contacts of the adapter.
How long does it take to charge Mi Band 2?
It takes about an hour and a half to charge the fitness bracelet from scratch (if the power source is a computer USB port). The current battery charge level can be viewed in the Mi Fit app.
If you use more powerful power supplies with Xiaomi Mi Band 2, charging time will decrease. But this will increase wear on the battery, which will lead to faster discharge in the future.
What to do if the charger for Mi Band 2 is broken?
If the original charger for Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is broken, buying a new one will not be difficult. Due to their design simplicity, such devices and adapters are found in many online stores.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 – firmware update
The firmware for Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is updated automatically via the Mi Fit application. In fact, when updates for Mi Fit are released, new versions of the software for the bracelet arrive.
However, if the most latest version the firmware has not arrived, or you want to install an alternative version of the software, you can use third-party companion applications for the bracelet - such as Notify & Fitness for Mi Band or Gadgetbridge.
However, all actions through these applications are carried out at your own peril and risk.
How to update Mi Band 2 firmware?
- Make sure there is a new firmware version for the bracelet;
- Check for updates for Mi Fit in the app store;
- If there are none, wait a few days and check for updates again.
Everything else is done at your own peril and risk, as it may damage the bracelet:
- Install Notify & Fitness for Mi Band;
- Download the new firmware version and copy it to your phone;
- Open the Notify & Fitness for Mi Band menu (three dots in the upper right corner);
- Select “Settings”;
- Find the item “Mi Band Firmware Version” and click the “Update” button;
- Click the menu (three dots in the upper right corner) and check the “Advanced” box;
- Click the “Select file” button;
- Choose File;
- Click the "Start update" button.
In the same way, custom firmware is uploaded to the bracelet.
A short guide to the Mi Band 2 with the most important questions
What should I do if Mi Band 2 shows questions instead of a name?
Unfortunately, the Mi Fit app is not optimized to display Cyrillic fonts. Therefore, question marks may appear instead of the caller's name. There is no official solution to this problem.
However, you can use the unofficial one. However, this operation is performed at your own peril and risk, since it can lead to both damage to the bracelet and compromise of your Mi account.
- Uninstall the official Mi Fit app. There is no need to unlink the bracelet from your account;
- Install the latest version of the Mi Fit application from the MIUI.SU community (download);
- Log in to the application using your account;
- Make sure the bracelet is connected to the phone;
- Go to the smartphone language settings (Settings – Language and input) and change it to Chinese;
- Restart your smartphone;
- Go to the Mi Fit app. Wait a while for the bracelet firmware to update;
- Configure (from memory) the display of necessary notifications, including calls and the name of the caller;
- Go to the language settings of your smartphone and change it back to Russian.
After this, the caller's name will be displayed.
If after all operations the date in Chinese is displayed on the bracelet's dial, change the dial to one without a date. You can then return the date dial.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 does not count steps correctly
To analyze physical activity, the Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet uses accelerometer and gyroscope data. If it doesn't count steps correctly, check the following:
The bracelet should fit snugly to your hand. If it moves freely, this may lead to extra steps being counted or the ones taken being incorrectly analyzed;
The bracelet must synchronize with the smartphone at least once a day. It is advisable that it be connected constantly.
If the bracelet fits tightly on your hand and synchronizes regularly, but at the same time incorrectly counts steps, you should do a “soft reboot” - completely discharge it, let it sit for a while in the off state, and then charge it again.
If this does not help, you need to unlink the bracelet from your Mi account, discharge it, charge it and link it again.
It is worth remembering that in any case, the accuracy of the calculation will not be absolute, but sufficient. The error is approximately 5-10%.
Mi Band 2 does not connect to the phone
If the Mi Band does not connect to your smartphone, you need to check the following (the procedure is approximately the same for both iOS and Android):
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your smartphone (Settings - Bluetooth);
Make sure your smartphone's Bluetooth is at least 4.0. Information about this is given in technical specifications smartphone. If it has generation 3.0, unfortunately, the devices are incompatible;
Make sure that there is no other Mi Band 2 in the list of paired Bluetooth devices. If there is, delete it;
Just in case, delete the current pairing of the smartphone and bracelet via Settings - Bluetooth and try pairing the devices via the MiFit application;
Perform a “soft reboot” of the fitness bracelet;
Try connecting the bracelet via Notify & Fitness for Mi Band and update the device firmware (works only on Android).
In addition, during the search process (the bracelet begins to vibrate), you can press a button. In some cases this helps.
Mi Band 2 discharges quickly
The problem of fast discharge often occurs due to incorrect firmware. Therefore, it can be solved by flashing the smartphone. For these purposes, you can use the Notify & Fitness for Mi Band program.
Detailed instructions on changing the firmware are given in the section “Xiaomi Mi Band 2 – firmware update”.
If used official firmware, but the bracelet still discharges quickly, it’s worth checking the frequency of use of the heart rate monitor. It can turn on automatically in running or sleep tracking modes. It is worth disabling them if you do not need to track your heart rate.
How to update Mi Band 2 firmware
The firmware update arrives automatically, often simultaneously with the update of the MiFit companion application. If a new firmware version has been released, but the update has not yet arrived, you should wait a few days.
An unsafe method for changing the firmware is given in the section “Xiaomi Mi Band 2 – firmware update”.
How to set the time on Mi Band 2
The fitness bracelet does not have its own watch. The device displays the time set on the phone. Therefore, if the watch is not working correctly, you should make sure that it is configured correctly in your smartphone.
If the time in your smartphone is set correctly, but the bracelet watch is still in a hurry or behind, it will help " soft reboot"(full discharge of the capsule followed by charging).
Mi Band 2 stopped measuring heart rate
Most often this is due to problems with the firmware. You can wait official update or use the instructions given in the sections “What to do if Mi Band 2 shows questions instead of a name” or “Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - firmware update”.
If Mi Band 2 does not measure the pulse, then you should make sure that it is adjacent to the artery, and is also located just above the junction of the wrist and hand.
Is it possible to swim with Mi Band 2
The bracelet's water resistance is certified to IP67. This means that it can withstand short-term immersion to a depth of 1 meter, but only in distilled water.
Mi Band 2 – can it be wet?
Yes. The bracelet can withstand short-term immersion to a shallow depth and easily “survives” short contacts with water - while taking a shower or washing hands.
How to do a Hard Reset on Mi Band 2
There is no official way to do a hard reset. On the Internet you can find several instructions for Mi Band 2 in Russian, which involve the impact of high power currents on the charging contacts. This should not be done, since such a procedure can lead to breakage of the bracelet.
The only way to reset your Mi Band 2 is to unlink it from your Mi account and do a soft reboot.
How to flash Mi Band 2
Instructions for flashing the fitness bracelet are given in the sections “What to do if Mi Band 2 shows questions instead of a name” or “Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - firmware update”.
How to increase brightness on Mi Band 2
The fitness bracelet is equipped with a display made using OLED technology. As a result, there is no way to increase or decrease screen brightness.
Unless the Xiaomi company periodically releases bracelets equipped with a brighter screen than others. However, it is almost impossible to recognize such devices.
Time on fitness trackers of the Mi band line is one of the main widgets. It is as important as counting steps, distance and calories. The user buys a device to completely cover the need for receiving data and is unlikely to wear a bracelet on one hand and a mechanical/electronic watch on the other.
Installation
It is very easy to install and adjust the time on Xiaomi Mi Band 3. You don't need any additional software for this. If you just bought a bracelet and installed the Russian language via Gadgetbridge or Mi band Master, then the time should automatically be pulled up from the phone. The tracker does not have time zones or display format - it simply copies information from the smartphone.
Simply sync your phone and bracelet via Mi Fit or another app to set the correct clock.
Format
In the third generation of Xiaomi fitness trackers, the manufacturer decided to remove the “Time Format” option from the proprietary application. IN previous version On the device, using this item you could change the date/clock display.
Appearance
in order to change appearance hours will have to reflash the font and replace .
Be very careful that the fonts must be compatible with the current firmware version. If you put the wrong ones, then numbers and letters may blur on the display and interfere with the normal display of information
Incorrect data
Incorrect data may be shown for several reasons. Check each point and if after following the recommendations Mi band 3 still shows wrong time, then move on to the next one.
Automatic translation
Some time zones have daylight savings time conversions. If the automatic transition function is activated on your phone, you need to synchronize with the bracelet, otherwise the watch will lag/hurry. You can correct data manually and refuse automatic changes.
Firmware
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The clock is the only widget that is pinned by default and cannot be hidden (at least in Mi Fit). Although you should still make sure that everything is configured correctly, it is possible that bad custom firmware is installed and that is why there is no clock on the display.
This information is also confirmed by the unofficial Notify & Fitness software. Among all the options there is an item about setting up elements on the device display and in all cases there is a “Status”, which includes a clock widget.
Another reason that Mi Band 3 does not show the time is poor-quality firmware or fonts. You can install Mi band Master or Notify & Fitness and flash it manually.
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 application.
This elegant sports bracelet is designed for sports enthusiasts and fitness beginners. With it, you can track your heart rate, calories burned, distance traveled, and sleep quality. All data can be synchronized with your phone and analyzed in the mobile application, which will help you plan the time and intensity of exercise.
How to assemble
Assembly is not difficult at all. You need to insert the module into the silicone strap. The company in its instructions recommends doing this from the back of the bracelet. Otherwise, you will stretch the cell, as a result of which the tracker will fall out of it over time during active hand movements.
How to turn it on/off
Mi Band 2 turns on by pressing a single button on the display. Since the tracker understands gestures, to view the data on the screen, you just need to lift it. This function must be configured via mobile app Mi Fit (how to connect, see).
Go to the Profile menu, select Mi Band 2 from the devices, then move the slider to activate in the “Touch Efficiency” item. In this case, the “View information” item must be activated.
By default, when you unpack the product, the tracker is already enabled. But if this is not the case, you need to charge it. 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 completely discharging the gadget leads to a subsequent deterioration in the performance of its battery. Try to charge it without letting it discharge to zero.
How to charge
You can charge the bracelet from your computer using charger which is included in the kit. To do this, you need to remove the tracker from the bracelet and install it tightly in special cell on the cable.
HOW TO CONNECT XIAOMI MI BAND 2 TO AN 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 will talk about a program that is suitable for Android or iOS smartphones.
Android 4.4 or iOS 7 and newer versions are suitable for operation. There should also be bluetooth module 4.0 LE for connecting a smartphone with a tracker.
In our instructions we used the Mi Fit 3.0.1 application.
Download Mi Fit app
This is the official application for Mi Band 2. Android device users need to launch Google Play Store and find the program.
Users iPhone iOS can be obtained from the Apple store.
Login to your Mi account
After successfully installing the software, you need to launch it. Here you will see a pop-up window asking you to access your sports tracker data. Click "Allow" and select what data you want to allow the program to use in the following interface. You will then need to accept the User Agreement and Privacy Policy to continue.
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 Mi account so that customers have the option of availing any Mi service. The user can use this account when logging into the applications they work with Xiaomi devices, as well as to the data 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, you need to follow a few simple steps to register.
1. Create a Mi account.
2. Enter the required information:
- a country
- 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 your registration by going to your Mailbox. A confirmation email has been sent to the email address you provided. In it, click the Activate account button.
Account activated. Now you have the opportunity to log into the program using your login (e-mail that you specified during registration) and password.
Login to 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. Having done this, your profile will be successfully installed.
Connecting Mi Fit with a smart bracelet
Once you complete the above step, the software will prompt you to open Bluetooth on your device and pair with the tracker. So, reveal 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 Bluetooth connections. Once it is detected, the module will vibrate and you will see a picture on the display asking you to press a button. Simply press the round button on your device's display to complete the pairing process.
Confirm if it is compatible with Android/iOS phone
To check if connected successfully smart bracelet To mobile device, go to the profile interface and find Mi Band 2 in the “My Devices” list.
MI FIT APP. SETUP GUIDE
After installing and connecting the Mi Fit software to your phone, you can make the available settings to use the full functionality of the fitness bracelet. Let's look at the main menu items in the software interface.
At the bottom home page The menu tabs are located Statistics, Activity and Profile and the first tab is open by default.
Important! The bracelet collects all statistics based on your actions: activity, sleep, stress, etc., which it recognizes automatically. There are no settings such as pedometer, time and sleep in the tracker. For more accurate indicators, you can manually start some types of physical activity, 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 active activity.
At the top of the page there is a large circle, the so-called status, in the center of which the number of steps you have taken, as well as the distance and calories burned, is displayed. Clicking on it will take you to detailed review this data: statistics for today and the last 30 days.
The Statistics section itself provides the following information.
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 heart rate, notifications about statistics). After reading this item, you can delete it.
Last night's dream
Sleep statistics for the last 24 hours. By swiping down, you can 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 using the tracker.
Weight
Changes in your weight over a month, analysis and comparison with other users.
Duration
This is the longest time you've been active in 7 days.
ACTIVITY
In this tab, you have the opportunity to launch and view data on your physical activities, such as:
- treadmill
- bike
- walking
In the upper right corner, by clicking on the gear, you can activate various parameters (using the example of running):
- Stop detection
- Voice assistant
- Don't turn off the screen
- Show on lock screen
- High heart rate warning
- Set the pace (outdoors only)
PROFILE
There is a whole list of submenus here, where you are given the opportunity to make the following settings:
Mi Band 2 (tracker setup)
Adjust your device using the suggested settings:
- Unlocking the screen. You can, without entering a password, or graphic key unlock your phone screen by holding the bracelet to the device
- Challenges. Setting up notifications for incoming calls to your smartphone, as well as displaying the number and name of the caller on the fitness tracker display
- Inaction. A reminder that it's time to move
- Search for Mi Band 2. Using the application, you can find a lost bracelet. By activating this function, the bracelet will begin to make a sound by which you can find it
- Visibility. By activating this feature, your tracker can be seen by other devices
- Mounting location. Right or left hand
- Display information. What information will be displayed on the gadget screen: time, steps, distance, calories, pulse or remaining charge. All these sections can be scrolled through by pressing the touch button on the display
- Time format. You cannot set the time manually. It automatically syncs when connected to a smartphone. However, you can configure the display of not only the time, but also the date on the tracker display
- View information. When you raise your hand, information is displayed on the display
- Pressing efficiency
- Sleep assistant. Allows you to measure your heart rate throughout the night every 10 minutes for accurate graphs of your sleep quality. Please note that this uses a lot more battery power
- Information: Mi Band 2
- Firmware version
- MAC address
- Untie. Untie your Mi bracelet from your smartphone if it is lost, sold or for any other reason
Goals
Set goals for your number of 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
Enable/disable notifications.
This item allows you to view the types of physical activity you have 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 panel (receive phone notifications when the device is connected)
- check for updates
- Feedback
- about the application
- log out of your account
Unfortunately, despite the fact that the smart bracelet can distinguish the stages of sleep, the company has deprived its users of waking up using a smart alarm clock. It's not in the tracker. But you can install it using third-party software.
How to measure heart rate on Xiaomi Mi Band 2
There is no automatic heart rate measurement in Mi Band 2. To calculate your heart rate, you need to call up the required menu item with the touch button, and also try to remain motionless for more accurate data. The tracker screen will display the number of beats per minute, but the numbers will not be saved. In this case, you need to use the Mi Fit application and the path Statistics -> Pulse -> Measure. The number of heartbeats can be remembered.
During running and intense training, you will not be able to measure your heart rate. Only in a static position and during sleep, turning on the Sleep Assistant function.
Smartphone camera control
With Mi Band 2, controlling the camera on your smartphone becomes even easier. In order to take a selfie using the gadget button on your hand, you need to use two applications pre-installed on your phone.
The first is with which you need to take pictures, and the second is Mi Band 2 Selfie, which allows the wearable device to use its button as a remote control remote control camera of a 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: this means that the connection was successful and the smart bracelet will vibrate.
Open Free Camera in your phone and press the button on Mi Band 2.
If the software does not work for any reason, you need to turn Bluetooth off and on again on your phone. Some users fail 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 feature is available thanks to free application 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 pressing the bracelet button once, twice or three times, as well as by turning the wrist. And among these additions is control music player, not excluding switching tracks, pausing, selecting and starting music.
As the program's name suggests, it deals with a variety of functions associated with pressing a button on a wearable device on your wrist. It has a lot of settings related not only to music, but also to the 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.
Conclusion
For a fitness bracelet with such a small price, it is quite a comprehensive device with the ability to connect to a smartphone to provide more detailed information.
Beautiful, lightweight and comfortable to wear with a huge selection of interchangeable straps in different colors, this bracelet has protection against dust and water IP67, which does not force you 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 email, but without taking your smartphone out of your bag.
We hope that our instructions helped you configure the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 correctly. If you have anything to add, write in the comments. Feedback and experience with this inexpensive but feature-rich device are also welcome.
Some users of smartphones of this brand encounter a problem when then the wrong time or date is displayed. This deficiency most often manifests itself in. Let's consider solution options:
- Installing the Clock sync application. The program supports running alongside the OS and will synchronize data via the Internet. Helps in cases where the network operator sends the wrong time.
- Manual time setting as described in the previous section.
- Change GPS settings. The problem may occur when the current location of the device is incorrectly determined. You need to check which region is displayed, and if the data is incorrect, change it to the country you are in.
- Change region. You need to open the device settings, go to the “Advanced” tab, then “Region”. Select a country with the same time zone as your city. This is especially true for residents of the Russian Federation.
- . This problem It is rare, but also occurs. The source of incorrect data becomes a bug in the code, which can only be corrected by installing more new version systems.
- Disabling automatic time acquisition and setting the region to “MSK”. After completing these steps, you must set the time manually and restart the device. Many users noted that this decision eliminates the problem.
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