Xiaomi smart watches will be an ideal purchase for people involved in sports and just with great responsibility suitable for their health. They will be a great accessory, complementing absolutely any look, whether it is completely sporty or casual style. The wide functionality of the watch allows you to track heart rate, the number of steps or kilometers taken for a walk, calories burned. Also, the device is synchronized with your smartphone and duplicates all incoming calls and messages. Therefore, being in a place where there is noisy and a lot of people, you definitely will not miss important information. During sleep, the watch monitors its quality, conducting full monitoring.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is one of the best selling fitness bands. He has proven himself as a smart alarm clock, heart rate monitor, calorie burner, pedometer, and many other functions he can do. Let's take a closer look at how it works, and what other features the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 watch has. Let's start the review.
Specifications
- Display: OLED, 0.42 inches;
- Battery: 70mAh capacity;
- IP67 protection;
- Communication: Bluetooth 4.0;
- Synchronization with phones: on OS Android3, iOS 7;
- Sensors: heart rate monitor, 3-axis accelerometer;
- Dimensions: 40.2×7×10.5 mm;
- Weight: 7g;
- Price: 1700-2500 rubles...
What's in the box?
The package is standard, the package contains the watch module itself, a silicone bracelet, a USB charging cable and the necessary documentation.
The tracker is inserted into the strap from the inside, after which it is fixed into the “frame” and securely fixed.
Two watch versions
There are 2 versions of the xiomi mi band smart bracelet - Chinese and international. The review showed that their differences are insignificant, but still they are. In the first variant bluetooth version- 4.0 LE, and in the second - 4.2 LE. The abbreviation LE stands for Low Energy in English, that is, the minimum energy consumption. The color of the screen is also different: in the Chinese version, the shade is warmer, and in the international version it is colder. Also, in the first version, there are no inscriptions on the back of the module.
The cost of devices is different, however, users claim that the Chinese version of Mi Band 2 is cheaper and no worse than the international one.
What is the purpose of the bracelet?
Let's continue the review of the device, now let's talk about the functions of the smart bracelet - Xiaomi Mi Band 2.
- Built-in heart rate monitor measures heart rate.
- Counting the number of steps taken. The function works fine, the measurement error is small, it does not respond to ordinary hand waves.
- Calculation of the number of calories burned and distance covered. Moreover, not only the indicator of the steps taken is taken into account, as in most fitness bracelets, but also the speed.
- Monitoring the duration and quality of sleep.
- Smart alarm clock.
- Phone unlock.
- SMS and call notifications.
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Now more about each of the functions.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is designed for people who need to keep track of their performance during training. A heart rate monitor is simply a necessary thing in the gym when an athlete knows at what pace he needs to run a distance and, as a result, measure his heart rate. The result is given within 10 seconds.
Smart watches are also equipped with a pedometer, which is useful for absolutely everyone. In order to keep the body in good shape, you should overcome about 10,000 steps every day, and the tracker will just count their number. Plus, Mi Band signals the owner when he is too long and informs him that it is time to warm up. Xiaomi mi band 2 displays the mileage covered, this is a useful feature in a marathon run.
The mi band 2 smartwatch allows you to select a training mode, there are several: jumping, easy running, walking, etc. lost. The result is objective.
A smart alarm clock and sleep monitoring track the duration of rest, establish what phase a person is in. If you do not set a specific time, the tracker will wake you up at the moment when the body restores its strength. A smart alarm clock in the morning will be able to show the quality of sleep.
If the user connects the smart bracelet - xiaomi mi to the phone via Bluetooth, it will display on the screen all the information received on the smartphone. At night, it is better to disable this property.
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How about aggressive conditions?
The manufacturer claims that the watch can be used in the temperature range from -20 to +70 degrees. Review and testing showed that this is indeed the case. Xiaomi Mi Band 2 in the freezer and after being removed from there reacted to touch, there was a reaction to cold and wet fingers. So in the cold, sports bracelets are adapted to function.
Further, Mi Band 2 was tested under hot water for an hour, the result was also pleasing. When turned on, the touch button worked 1 time, and then it no longer reacted. After testing the smart tracker from Xiaomi, all functions are fully functional.
Offline work
The documentation says time battery life lasting 29 days. The information is true, if the smart watch is practically not used as a fitness bracelet, that is, just periodically watch the time. With active training, the battery will last for 12-15 days. This is provided that Xiaomi Mi Band will work during sleep and monitor it.
Synchronization with phones and work with applications
Let's see how to turn on and set up a fitness bracelet. There is only one touch button on the case, with which the screen of the device turns on and off. We synchronize the clock with a smartphone, after which we configure the necessary parameters in the application.
To do this, download the app mi fit. We launch, accept the terms of the user agreement. We create an account, for this you will need to enter your mail and follow the instructions. Further, the included mi fit program asks you to enter personal data: weight, height, date of birth, gender - this is necessary to calculate calories burned.
Huami, which is the Xiaomi ecosystem partner responsible for the production of Mi Band fitness bracelets, launched the Amazfit Pace sports smartwatch in China on August 30.
We bring to your attention xiaomi review Huami Amazfit Sports Watch Pace, specifications, description functionality, interface, software.
According to the manufacturer, the smartwatch uses the GPS+GLONASS positioning system and houses the world's first 28nm GPS module. It provides accurate real-time tracking as well as step count, height, cadence and other vital sports data.
The watch comes in a white box, which includes a charger: USB cable and charging dock, as well as a user manual.
Design
Amazfit has a traditional smartwatch look: nothing superfluous and heaping. The case diameter is only 4.5 cm, which means that this watch will fit both women's and men's wrists.
The ceramic frame gives the device a premium look, changing from dark wood to silver depending on the ambient light. The back panel is made of plastic.
Display
Xiaomi Watch uses a round screen with a transflective color 1.34-inch LCD display with a resolution of 320x300 pixels, which is covered with shock and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. The bottom 20 pixels contain an environmental sensor, which brings the display to a "flat tire" look.
In direct sunlight, the screen looks bright and clear. Indoors, most of the transflective effect is lost, but the display remains reasonably readable. There is a built-in backlight, which is activated by double-tapping the screen or lifting the wrist up. If these methods are disabled, the backlight is turned on by the power button located on the plastic case at the top right. In addition to backlighting, it also serves as a return to main screen.
Some users prefer to use only physical buttons in sports watches, as is done in and, because. sweat on your fingers during exercise can make it difficult to use the touch screen display. By the way, the Pace button is not in the most accessible place to grope, and its small size can cause some inconvenience to users with large fingers. But this is our subjective opinion.
Xiaomi Amazfit smart watch available in two colours: orange with black trim (red) and black with orange trim (black).
Red (red)
Black (black)
The strap sits very comfortably on the hand, allowing the heart rate monitor built into the watch case to fit snugly without squeezing the hand. The strap length fits almost any wrist size with 15 adjustment holes.
The strap can be changed to any other 22mm as the mount on the watch is a standard design.
The buckle of the bracelet is made of the same ceramic as the bezel of the dial, and the logo of the Huami brand - Amazfit is applied to the strap lock. All these small details give the accessory a corporate identity.
Degree of protection
The watch is protected from moisture and dust and is worn. The water resistance of the device is such that you can wear it in the shower, but swimming in the pool with it is not recommended. Dust, sweat, water splashes or raindrops are what a gadget with this indicator can transfer.
Features and functions
Amazfit Pace is a GPS-enabled smartwatch with a 5-day battery life aimed primarily at sports. The smartwatch tracks key metrics like pace, cadence, distance, time, heart rate and more. In addition to tracking running and cycling, you can keep track of sports such as mountain climbing, indoor running, cycling, elliptical exercise.
Built-in music storage allows the athlete to get rid of the phone and the player during training. And also use widgets that offer weather information, a compass, an alarm clock, a timer and a stopwatch.
You will also be able to receive notifications of incoming calls, messages, emails and other applications using the always-on display indicator.
Interface
Please note that the interface in the smart watch is in English or Chinese, depending on which model you purchase. The way to use the Russian language in them is firmware.
Xiaomi Amazfit Sports smartwatch has several user interfaces, between which you can swipe left/right:
- basic
- exercises
- heart rate
- Ali Quick Pay (China Exclusive)
- today's workouts
- weather
- compass
- alarm
- stopwatch
- timer
- music
- training center
Let's take a closer look at some of the points.
Main interface
When you turn on the watch, the main screen appears with information about the date and time, day of the week, distance covered, and the number of steps taken and goals.
Navigation through the information pages is carried out with a swipe to the right or left (continuously sliding your finger across the display).
Slide the home screen down to navigate through the settings menu and widgets such as:
- weather
- time and distance traveled
- do not disturb mode
- settings
Settings
General. In this section, you can navigate through the items with a vertical swipe, scrolling down the feed.
- hour format
- silent mode
- flight mode
- vibration settings
- double tap activation
- Bluetooth connection
- screen brightness (3 levels of backlight: basic, automatic, bright)
- type of socks (right or left hand)
Connection. Here you can connect the watch via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Get updates. Update the watch firmware to the latest version.
Dials. Change the display design with this feature.
Device. Performing actions using the watch:
- reset to factory settings
- turn off the device
Find a phone. By clicking on this item, Pace will instruct your linked phone to beep so that you can find it.
About the device. Watch information: memory, processor, firmware, etc.
Huami Lab. PPG (photoplethysmographic sensor) activation 24/7
Submit a bug report. Scan the device for errors.
Notifications
With a swipe from the bottom up, you can go to the notifications that the watch provides to the user from any application. This is configured through the Amazfit app installed on the smartphone.
When you receive a message from social networks (Instagram, Telegram, Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.), the watch vibrates and an alert appears on its screen, which you can dismiss. There is no way to answer it when, for example, a messenger or Email provide several controls: response, delete, etc.
Notification of incoming call in addition to vibration, it is accompanied by the display of the name of the caller.
You can also view battery status information and see upcoming weather. However, if you have changed the city, you need to log in to the Amazfit app and manually update your location.
Sports mode (exercise)
Xiaomi Amazfit Pace GPS Running Watch tracks almost any type of activity in the same way as a full-fledged sports tracker. The number of daily steps taken, distance, calories burned and sleep are automatically read.
If you swipe the home screen to the right, you will be in the Sports menu, which provides sports modes that you can manually launch:
- walking
- outdoor walk
- indoor running
- bike
- exercise bike
- hiking in the mountains
- elliptical trainer
- settings
In the settings of the sport mode, it is possible to change the units of measurement: kilometers or miles. In addition, there is a sound notification setting for the end of a training cycle, a warning for an overestimated heart rate level, auto-pause settings while running, heart rate zones, target time and distance, and other settings.
After each workout, the display shows summary statistics, which means that the device can be used without resorting to a smartphone. And if the watch is within the range of the paired phone, the data can be synchronized with software Mi Fit, as well as with the Amazfit app, which we will talk about later.
You can also adjust the number of data fields from 4 to 6 in the sport mode settings.
As soon as any of the sports modes is launched, the tracker automatically detects the GPS signal. This takes approximately 30-45 seconds. Location accuracy, according to user reviews, is almost perfect.
To analyze and improve your sports performance, the watch tracks and records important information such as steps, distance, pace, altitude and more using GPS and GLONASS technology. Scrolling left/right pages running mode, in addition to this data, GPS navigation is provided, as well as the launch of music and the ability to stop and resume training.
Activity today
By swiping the main screen to the left, we find ourselves on the “Today review” page, which displays the number of steps taken per day, statistics for the week, as well as calories burned.
Of course, it would be much more convenient to see all this information on the main screen, since each time you have to unlock the display, then swipe to get to the desired data screen.
Heart rate measurement and sleep tracking
You can check your pulse both manually and by turning on its continuous reading. But you must keep in mind that constant heart rate monitoring affects the battery life of the device.
The heart rate sensor in the watch is considered to be one of the most accurate, given the tests carried out by users based on comparisons with professional heart rate sensors.
The heart rate monitor screen provides a graph of heart rate throughout the day. By clicking on the display, we get to a page with more detailed statistics that can be scrolled down:
- average heart rate
- maximum heart rate
- minimum heart rate
- heart rate zone
- average heart rate chart
Sleep tracking is automatic. There is no in-depth information regarding sleep cycles, but only the time of falling asleep and waking up, the time of total sleep, the total time of deep and light sleep, and the time of being awake.
Ali Quick Pay
The AliPay payment system supported by Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Watch is not available in our country. It is used in China. Customers use it to make purchases in stores, supermarkets, fast food restaurants, etc. A simple scanning process allows you to pay for purchased items directly from the watch.
Music
Amazfit Pace has 4 GB of internal memory, 2 GB of which is used by the system. For music storage, you get just over 2 GB. The device's music player is a minimalist player with basic controls. It is possible to connect to Bluetooth headphones so that the wires and phone do not interfere with you during training.
Adding music to Pace requires connection to a computer using the included USB charging cable. Like Mac owners, you will also need to install the free android app File Transfer on your computer.
The only problem for music lovers will be the inability to control music playback on a smartphone from the watch.
Software
The companion Amazfit Watch app is used to sync data from the watch, customize watch faces, control notifications, and customize the user's fitness profile. It can be downloaded for free for both Android and iOS from the app store.
They are mainly designed for sports or children's safety. As you know, missing children have become a real social problem. Parents try their best to keep their children safe. Thus, smart watches for children are in increasing demand. Smart watch from Xiaomi called Mi Bunny has such features as: tracking the location of the child, notifying parents about the child leaving the permitted area, low radiation level, SOS button, two-way voice communication and others. Stylish design and attractive price make Xiaomi Mi Bunny quite a competitive smart watch in the market. Let's take a closer look at the gadget.
Appearance
The watch comes in a pale blue hard cardboard box, simple but tasteful. There is also a white logo on the top of the package.
The case is made of shock-resistant ABS plastic and has moisture protection. The case has only two buttons and a port for charger(located on the right). The top key is for calls, the bottom one is the power button. The sound speaker is located on the left side of the device, and the microphone is located under the dial. At the same time, the watch has neither a display nor a standard dial - only pintograms are displayed, which are intuitive even for a child.
To make a call, just press the top button. In case of an emergency, the child can use the SOS call function by holding the power button for three seconds. After that, a seven-second recording of what is happening around the child, as well as the coordinates of his location, will be sent to the parents’ smartphone.
The watch strap is made of flexible silicone, it is hypoallergenic, safe for children, and soft and comfortable to wear. The principle of fixing the Xiaomi Mi bunny strap is different from other watches: in order to adjust the size to the child's hand, you must use a special screwdriver.
In addition, the watch is equipped with Bluetooth 4, it is possible to connect headphones and a headset.
In addition to the watch, the package includes a special screwdriver, two screws, a USB cable, a user manual (in Chinese) and a warranty card.
How to use the watch
The smart watch is equipped with a SIM card slot. Also have special application, simple and clear, in which you can set up some functions before handing the device to a child.
Call quality is excellent, without any distortion even in public places. However, we hope that in the near future Xiaomi will finalize the ability to adjust the volume on the watch, now it can only be adjusted in the application, which may not be easy for a child.
Width of smart watches Mi Bunny is 40 mm, so for thin children they will not be very comfortable to wear. If the dial was slightly smaller, it would be better (although children are different).
The smart watch has the function of determining the location of the child. It is quite accurate (determining coordinates with an accuracy of 10 meters), since data from GPS, GLONASS, base stations are used mobile operator, Wi-Fi and G-sensor. However, location problems may occur in areas with poor signal strength. For example, when a child does homework, there were some deviations in the search when opening the application on the phone. However, when your child has an MI Bunny smartwatch and you know that you can check where he is at any time, you feel more at ease.
Among the useful features, it is worth noting the ability to configure the security zone - if the child goes beyond it, you will receive a notification on your smartphone. The smart watch automatically records all the movements of the child during the day, they can be tracked in the log. The information is stored for three months. Also in the application it is possible to lay the fastest route to the location of the child.
In the application, you can set the "do not disturb" mode, for example, during lessons - accordingly, notifications will not be received during these periods. In addition, the application can add up to six numbers of relatives, which will be used both for emergency calls in case of need and for exchange voice messages between family members. There are also functions: “clock search”, pedometer and alarm clock.
As for autonomy, the battery lasts for two days of active use and six days in standby mode.
Conclusion
Xiaomi's MI Bunny Smart Watch is a great gadget to keep kids safe. However, there are some features that should be taken into account. First, when a child takes off the watch, parents cannot track their location. Secondly, to adjust the strap, you must use special tools(although this makes it not so easy to remove the watch from the wrist). Third, the GPS speed needs to be improved. When you call your smart watch, the location may change (due to power saving mode and weak signal settings). Fourthly, the vibration intensity, as well as the volume, can only be adjusted in the application, which is not always convenient.
In general, smart watches for children from Xiaomi cope with their functionality perfectly. In addition, they have a stylish design and are easy to use. They provide a bond between parents and children and are a kind of guardian for children. Xiaomi Mi Bunny smart watch can be a great gift for kids and their restless parents.
