Unlock mi band 2 screen. Unlock your phone using Xiaomi Mi Band. Incoming calls and smart unlocking

Apparently, Xiaomi has decided to update its fitness devices every six months. Each of them makes a splash, and each time the company only increases its sales. Last year, Mi Band became the best-selling smart fitness accessory. We wrote about and about. It's time to tell your impressions of the second generation device - Mi Band 2.

Characteristics of Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Capsule materials: polycarbonate, plastic.
Bracelet materials: thermoplastic silicone vulcanized.
Housing protection class: IP67.
Functions: heart rate measurement, pedometer, distance and calories burned, sleep monitoring, smart alarm clock, call notifications, tablet/smartphone unlocking.
Sensors: three-axis accelerometer, optical heart rate monitor.
Indication: monochrome OLED display with a diagonal of 0.42 inches, vibration motor.
Battery: built-in lithium-polymer with a capacity of 70 mAh.
Autonomous operation: up to 20 days.
Wireless: Bluetooth 4.0 LE.
Operating temperature: –20 to +70 °C.
Dimensions: 40.3 x 15.7 x 10.5 mm.
Weight: 7 g.
Compatibility: iOS 7 / Android 4.3.
Delivery set: module, bracelet, charging cable.

The new product differs from other Xiaomi fitness bracelets by the presence of an OLED screen and a touch button. The bracelet consists of two parts - a plastic capsule and a strap. The module has become larger. The weight has also increased, although it is not felt. Basic functionality not related to the screen has remained virtually unchanged, as have the requirements for the smartphone with which the device will work in tandem.

Appearance and delivery set

The line's traditional cardboard box contains the Mi Band 2 module, a bracelet, instructions in Chinese and a charger.

The main module has undergone significant changes. The top panel is now occupied by an OLED display and a touch-sensitive button. Due to the matrix used, the image on the screen is perfectly readable in the sun and does not dazzle in the dark. The display is dark most of the time and turns on only when necessary: when you press a button, receive an alert, or need to look at your watch (read below for how to do this without touching the device). The button is capacitive and does not respond to third-party objects. The entire panel is now flat.

In addition to the appearance of the screen and the button embedded in it, there are other external changes. So, Xiaomi Mi Band 2 uses a new heart rate monitor - this can be seen upon closer inspection. There is less light from the sensors, the LEDs are located differently. But most importantly, the heart rate monitor window is now located in the fairing, which rises above the module by almost 1.5 mm.

The strap has also changed. It is now adjustable between 155mm and 210mm, with a total length of 235mm. The module of the first version was inserted from the outside and periodically fell out. In the new design, the functional capsule can only be inserted from the inside (from the arm side). In addition, the capsule does not protrude; on the contrary, the edges of the notch in the bracelet rise above it, protecting the screen. This corrects two of the most serious design flaws - no more scratches and no loss!

Since the updated device is significantly larger than the first model, certain problems arise during use. For example, a child can no longer wear it. On a miniature female hand, the Mi Band 2 bracelet looks bulky and can be too big.

Due to its increased dimensions, the device can often hit something. Only a durable bracelet can save you.

Following the changed dimensions of the capsule, the charger also changed. It became deeper and wider, the charging pins became longer. An old charger will not work. Installing Mi Band 1 or 1s into the slot for the second model is more realistic, but only with the use of some kind of spacers to ensure contact between the charging contacts and the module.

Functionality

Unlike previous versions, the new product can work offline or through an application. However, the general set of functions has remained virtually unchanged.

The bracelet can still monitor activity, heart rate, count calories, steps, distance, and also track sleep phases. The pedometer of the new product is improved and, according to the manufacturer, more accurate. The difference in readings between Mi Band 1s and Mi Band 2 reaches 10–15%. The device no longer responds to simple hand waves.

Since the update also affected the heart rate monitor, we can also expect an increase in accuracy here. The error during testing did not exceed 5%.

Alerts work to the same extent, but their range depends on the application used. When receiving calls and SMS, the bracelet vibrates. When notified by an application, a double vibration occurs and the App icon is displayed.

Like previous models, Xiaomi Mi Band 2 can unlock a paired smartphone via Bluetooth if both devices are within range of the interface. In fact, unlocking works at distances not exceeding 5 m.

The bracelet is capable of operating in difficult temperature conditions from +70 to −20 °C. In case of hypothermia, battery life will be reduced to 128 hours. Xiaomi Mi Band 2 can withstand a fall onto a hard surface from a height of 1.2 m.

Offline mode: screen and gesture capabilities

Mi Band 2 displays the most significant information on the screen: time, number of steps taken, heart rate. A touch button is used for display. The first press on it turns on the clock. On the second press, the gadget shows the number of steps. By the third, a heart is displayed on the screen and the pulse measurement starts, or its value is shown if the pulse has changed during the last minute. If you do not tap the button after the measurement has been taken and wait until the screen turns off, then the first time you touch the button, not the time, but the heart rate value will be displayed. The same will happen with step statistics.

All data is updated using built-in sensors. The device only needs to sync with your smartphone if the battery is low. If you charge the Mi Band 2 on time, you can use the smartphone and the application very rarely, and then only to view statistics.

The time display function is very conveniently implemented. To recognize it, just turn your hand sharply - the screen wakes up and shows the time, regardless of the last type of data viewed. This works even when typing on the keyboard with your hand on the table. There is no need to tear it off the surface; it always works.

Applications and Compatibility

As before, the functionality of the device depends on the selected application. Pedometer, distance traveled, sleep tracking and detailed statistics are present in versions of the program for any device and market.

The iOS application has not been tested. But with the Android versions, things are not the best. Now the official application on Google Play works with any Mi Band, smart scales and two types of sneakers, just like the Chinese application. There is also unlocking of the smartphone using a bracelet. When it's nearby and paired with your phone via Bluetooth, you don't need to enter a password. However, it does not have a running function, but it does have synchronization with MyFitnessPal and Google Fit.

The official Chinese version of the application, distributed through the MIUI OS proprietary store, cannot synchronize with other applications. But there is a running mode, activated by a special button, as well as a voice assistant for the running mode (in the amateur version it is translated). And, according to some reports, it is possible to build a track for a walk or jog (this point has not been verified).

All official applications allow you to set up alerts (for Android 4.4 and higher and iOS) about incoming calls and notifications from three applications to choose from. When there is a call, the device vibrates twice, pauses and continues the cycle while the call is in progress (by the way, you can set a delay from the start of the call so as not to experience unnecessary discomfort).

The new Mi Fit app can vibrate to remind the user to move throughout the day.

Unfortunately, starting from version Mi Fit 2.0, the smart alarm clock has disappeared from the application. Even if it appears, it still doesn’t work. Therefore, if this feature is important to you, it is better to use previous versions or amateur builds.

There are also ones for working with Mi Band. Each of them has its own pros and cons, try them out and choose the most suitable one.

Autonomy

Despite the fact that the bracelet arrived in a whole plastic package, the battery was charged. According to the application, the gadget was charged 29 days ago. With the screen turned off, it lasted for 29 days.

After two days of active testing (3–5 synchronizations, up to 20 heart rate measurements, an attempt to freeze, frequently turning on the screen, working as a clock), the battery charge level dropped to 16%. If you exercise often enough and wear the Mi Band 2 like a watch, the battery will last for 12-15 days (with more accurate sleep tracking enabled, which takes frequent heart rate measurements). With less active use, the device can last 20–30 days.

Testing in aggressive conditions

Despite the IP67 protection against water and dust declared by the manufacturer, users quite often complained about the Mi Band 1 and 1s due to leaks. The test unit perfectly survived hot and cold showers and even attempts to drown it under a direct stream of water for an hour. True, it was revealed that the first touch of a stream of hot water activates the button. If the flow is not interrupted due to movements or turning off the water, repeated alarms are not observed.

The button also works on a bracelet frozen to −18 °C. Moreover, both after removal from the freezer and directly in it. Reacts to cold and wet fingers.

Results

All Mi Band users agreed that the device needed a screen. Xiaomi engineers did exactly what was asked of them. Now Mi Band is an unattractive bracelet that, if necessary, turns into a fitness gadget. To take or not to take? Definitely take it.

Now the price of Xiaomi Mi Band 2 (where it is actually in stock) reaches $60. This phenomenon is temporary, designed for fans who want to quickly receive the long-awaited gadget. During the summer, its price will probably decrease.

Let us remind you that official sales of the new Mi Band started on June 30. A couple of weeks after this, the devices will appear in store warehouses available to Russian buyers.

Without further ado, let's immediately start figuring out how to set up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, and at the same time talk about the bracelet itself. I’ve been using the second generation Xiaomi bracelet every day for a year now, and only now got around to writing detailed instructions on it.

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

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

The design of the bracelet, among other things, includes a button. What is it for? When pressed once it turns on the screen, on subsequent presses it switches other functions that we can configure in the application.

Among other things, Mi Band 2 is protected according to the IP67 standard, protected from water and moisture, and from shock. 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 at all. Regarding the screen covering, I still haven’t been able to figure out whether it’s glass or plastic, so I’ll most likely lean towards plastic.

How to connect Xiaomi Mi Band 2 to your phone?

Before you synchronize the fitness tracker with your smartphone, you need to charge it properly, although when you first take it out of the box, it will most likely have some percentage of the battery - it drains very slowly. The charging is original and the only negative is that it’s inconvenient to take the bracelet out of the strap every time and then put it back in - it’s good that you don’t have to do this so often.

To connect the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet to your phone, you need to activate Bluetooth on the latter - it is this type of wireless connection that 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 Play Market repository - it is free and in the public domain. After launching, 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 device type - “Bracelet”

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

To connect, click on the function button on the tracker

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

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

To enable it, dial the phone password

Press the button on the tracker again

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

All that remains is to configure the distance at which the phone will be unlocked via Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Three gradations are available:

close
near
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 the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet

Let's move on to the process of setting up the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet. On the main page of the Mi Fit application, summary information on its use is displayed. For the initial configuration, we need to configure our physical data so that the bracelet correctly counts 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 accurately calculate your steps and compare your 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 functions of a fitness tracker, 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 the unlocking, so let’s move straight to the second point.

Incoming call

By activating the incoming call alert, the bracelet will vibrate when your phone receives a call. But for those numbers that are not in the contact list, you can disable it separately. There is also the option of delaying notifications - so that the bracelet does not distract you 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 convenient 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 up everyone around you with a sound signal, as is the case with a telephone.

To assign your alarm, click on the “Add” button and set the time, days to go off and turn on the repeat mode - to repeat the vibration every 10 minutes if you have disabled it. Switching off occurs by pressing the 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 screen of the fitness bracelet. First, you need to turn them on with a toggle switch, and also, if you wish, activate them to be received only when the smartphone screen is turned off.

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

After this, 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 a notification is displayed on the screen for only a few seconds and is not saved in memory - if you didn’t have time to look at it right away, you can only guess what exactly happened - in order to see which one the application has received a notification, you need to take out your phone.

Don't mess around

An interesting feature that is designed to ensure that you do not sit at the computer all the time, but at least occasionally get up and stretch your body. Here you can set the start and end time 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, exercise if you do not lead 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 alarm goes off

This setup of Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is different 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 standalone.

Notification of purpose

Vibration is turned on here when you reach the fitness goal set in the application. As I said, this topic does not interest me very much, but I will briefly talk about it below.

Do not disturb mode

Well, this mode sets the time when the Mi Band will not disturb you for any reason, for example, during night sleep. To view information on the screen when raising your wrist, you can separately enable this function.

Additional time and screen settings for Xioami Mi Band 2

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

Visibility - enables the Mi Band to be discoverable by other devices

The location of the bracelet is to set which hand you will wear the fitness tracker on. Apparently, this also affects the statistical results.

Screen settings - here we select 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 body.

Time format—sets how the clock is displayed on the screen. There are two options - either with a date or without.

Here you can also enable functions triggered 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 automatic heart rate tracking during sleep.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness tracker settings

As promised, at the end I 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 it counts calories, I honestly don’t know exactly, 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 Mi Band. After which it calculates your activity, most likely, somehow on average it calculates the step length, and based on this, the distance traveled and 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 that you will make while doing it. After which they are stored in his memory.

For example, you start cycling or playing badminton, the tracker will automatically recognize this sport and then you will receive your own table of what and how much you did during the day and how you moved.

To create a profile for these types of 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 enable tracking of your activity patterns manually. To do this, switch to the “Activity” tab in the main menu and select

Outdoor running
Treadmill
Cycling
Walking

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

If you go to the settings (the “gear” icon in the upper right corner), here you can set it to automatically pause when you stop performing an exercise and activate a warning about high heart rate.

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

Among other things, Mi Band 2 can work without an application, it is an absolutely self-sufficient device and it doesn’t matter to it whether you have a constant connection with your smartphone or not, it can independently count your steps, calories, count your pulse, distance traveled and show constantly time. At the same time, it has some kind of internal memory, and, if I’m not mistaken, about 3 days. So if you need to constantly know your activity and track accurate statistical data, then once 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 conclusion can I sum up? The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet for me is truly love at first sight - I can’t imagine my life without it now. 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...

Are you bothered by constantly entering your password to log into Windows 10, but don't want to disable it for security reasons? If you have a Mi Band 2, you can use it to unlock the login screen. Let's find out more about how to do this?

Unlock Windows 10 via Mi Band 2

If you carry a laptop with you at all times, it's a good idea to properly secure the device to prevent others from logging in while you're away (or worse, if it's stolen). A Windows 10 laptop requires you to sign in again every time you wake up from sleep mode, and you can do this using a password, PIN, fingerprint, or face scan.

It is also possible to log in through a fitness tracker such as Xiaomi Mi Band 2. However, by default Windows 10 does not support the function of unlocking the screen through Chinese bracelets, but you can add such functionality. Then just bring the Mi Band 2 closer to the laptop and it will be unlocked without having to enter a password. How to do this?

How to connect Mi Band 2 with Windows 10

First, you need to download the application from the Microsoft Store, which will allow you to connect, respectively, Mi Band 2 with Windows 10 and download the function of unlocking the laptop through the fitness tracker. Let's use a Chinese utility that only needs to be configured once.

Download the app to connect devices

Install the program from the Microsoft Store. If information is displayed that the program is not available in your region, but you need to change it in the settings to China.

Open the Start menu, select Settings, go to the Time Language - Region tab. Select China from the list and try downloading the application again.

After a successful download, set the region back to Russia.

The next step is to pair the Mi Band 2 with your laptop.

Check that Bluetooth is turned on on your laptop. You also need to disconnect the fitness tracker from your smartphone. It is enough to turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone or it’s easier to completely turn off the phone manually (turning it off does not mean that you will then have to re-configure the connection between the bracelet and your mobile device).

Now launch the application. If you can’t find it by its Chinese name, the program may appear in the Start menu list as Millet Smart Unlock or Mi Unlock Tool.

If you have problems launching the application (does not respond to clicks or closes automatically immediately), try launching it from the Microsoft Store. Open the store and go back to the page with the utility (link above). Now, instead of the “Install” button, the “Run” button will be displayed.

On the “Scan band” tab, a scan will begin to detect the Mi Band 2. Wait until the device is detected and appears in the list, then click the “Bind” button next to it

Connect the devices, confirming the operation by entering a password in Windows 10 or using a PIN code (if using). After successful connection, you don't need to do anything else. You can close the application and no longer use it.

Now, if you restart your computer or wake up from sleep mode, you will notice a notification on the login screen that you can unlock the device through Mi Band 2. Just bring the bracelet closer and the screen will be unlocked using the Windows Hello feature.

Few people know, but the Mi Band of any version makes it very easy to unlock your Android device if you have a security code installed. Yes, many phones now have a fingerprint scanner, which means you don't have to constantly enter a password, but sometimes there are times when it would be convenient not to be asked for a code at all. For example, when you click on a notification that appears on your phone screen, in order to see it, you need to enter your password and place your finger on the scanner.

Well, for owners of phones without a fingerprint scanner, this instruction will be even more useful. Please note- this unlocking method only works on Xiaomi phones!

How does screen unlocking work using Mi Band?

Android smartphones have long been able to disable the screen lock if at that moment a device is connected via Bluetooth that is included in the trusted list. This, for example, could be a headset or radio in a car. This is convenient, but not very safe. Within the range of the Bluetooth signal, anyone can unlock your smartphone, even if you are not nearby.

Unlocking via Mi Band works a little differently. The signal strength from your bracelet is monitored and unlocking occurs only if two devices are in close proximity (approximately 15-20 cm). That is, in order for the smartphone to disable the lock, it must be held in the hand that is wearing the Mi Band. Even if you take the phone in the other hand, you will need to enter a password or put your finger on the scanner.

It's very simple. You need to go to the Mi Fit application, select the “Profile” tab, click on your connected bracelet and activate the “Unlock Screen” item:

After activating this function, a new icon will appear in the status bar of your phone, it will show when the bracelet is in close proximity:

But there is absolutely no need to pay attention to it.

If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments, we will be happy to help you!

Today, mobile technologies have entered the life of almost every person and occupy a leading position in it, if we talk about the frequency of use of certain devices. The modern smartphone has long been no longer positioned as a toy, since its functionality has turned the device into a full-fledged work complex. The developers realized in time how they could make money, and therefore began to create various accessories (bracelets, watches) and gadgets that expand the functionality of already smart mobile phones. Below are detailed instructions for the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 with all the nuances of using the bracelet and the Mi Fit application, through which the device connects and synchronizes with a smartphone.

Equipping and charging the bracelet

In fact, further instructions for the Xiaomi Mi Band are presented in Russian, but naturally it’s worth starting with the unpacking of the product itself. If you purchased an original bracelet and the appearance of the packaging, then you need to start working by charging the device in order to finally confirm its authenticity and prepare it for the first use.

The package must contain the following items:

the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet itself, which is divided into a strap and a tracker inserted into it;
USB charging cable.

Rules for using the charger and tracker

For Mi Band, setup is an important step, but you still need to learn how to charge the bracelet correctly. Having unpacked the brand new Band, you need to remove the tracker from the strap, and then insert it into the charger with the contacts inward (as deep as possible, but without effort). The charger must then be inserted into an available USB port on your computer (recommended) or a USB adapter for a standard outlet. Charging time for the bracelet does not exceed two hours.

The tracker's charge level is indicated by three LEDs that blink during charging and glow evenly when the device is fully charged. The standard time for the first charging cycle is about 2 hours. All subsequent charges will take much less time. The tracker needs to be fully charged; you should also avoid non-standard charging methods, since incorrect current supply will cause the device to burn out.

Installing Mi Fit and registering an account

The next step after unpacking the bracelet is to connect it to your smartphone, but this cannot be done without and.

More detailed instructions can be found in an already written article devoted to this issue, but in abbreviated form, the algorithm of actions for the owner of a Mi Band bracelet is quite simple:

The Mi Fit application is installed from the Play Market or App Store.
Mi account registration is carried out through a browser using a link or through the application itself.

After registration, the Mi Band 2 can be configured, but to do this you will have to make initial settings in the Mi Fit application, thanks to which the bracelet is tied to the smartphone and data is constantly synchronized.

Initial Mi Fit settings

Now you need to configure the application itself to work with it correctly:

Naturally, first authorization is performed using an existing or just registered login and password.

Then it is necessary for the user to enter his personal data into the application: name (nickname), gender, date of birth, height, weight, the minimum number of steps that are planned to be taken daily.

Immediately after entering the specified data, the bracelet binding menu will open, where you will need to select the device to be connected.

After successful synchronization, Mi Fit will offer to update the bracelet firmware to the latest version. During this process, you do not need to turn off your phone or remove your Mi Band from it. Immediately after the firmware is installed, the application interface will open, which you can start using.

Using Mi Fit and Mi Band

After connecting the Mi Band successfully, you can begin to study the application interface, which has become available to us. The home screen has three tabs: Activity, Notifications, and Profile.

Activity Tab

From the screen of this tab you can go to several functional sections: “Statistics”, “Sleep”, “Weight”, “Achievement Streak”, etc.

In the English version, this tab is called “Status”. From this section you can go to the statics of various actions by clicking on the circle with steps or other sections in the event strip.

"Statistics"

You can get to this section by clicking on the circle with the number of steps, which is located on the “Activity” tab.

Features of working with this section:

Swiping left will open the statistics section for the past days;
Clicking the Statistics button will open a general summary that can be sorted by day, week, and month.

"Dream"

By going to the “Sleep” section, the user can obtain the following information:

Statistics of the sleep session for the previous night, indicating the duration of all phases and moments of awakening;
Swiping to the right will allow you to view statistics for earlier sleep sessions;
If you click the “Statistics” button in the “Sleep” section, you can group the data by days, weeks, months, etc.

"Weight"

When entering this section, the user observes the following functional elements:

Graph of changes in weight indicators;
Above the graph is a list of users, which can be adjusted directly from this section (just click on the desired name to go);
A specific weight indicator is remembered by clicking on the special “Record weight” button;
You can always monitor your body mass index, weight, dynamics, and also evaluate your physique.

"High Streak"

This section is a good incentive for Mi Band 2 owners, since it displays all the goals that were achieved while using the bracelet.

The main indicators are:

"Running"

When launching the “Running” section, the user must activate GPS navigation in advance so that the device finds active satellites. As soon as the optimal number of satellites is displayed in Mi Fit (lights up green), you can press start and go on a distance. While running, basic information about the runner’s condition will be displayed, and if you switch to the “Map” view, you can follow the trajectory of movement. You can stop reading information, for example, when moving to a step, by holding down the “Pause” button.

“Notifications” tab and how it works

On this tab, you can configure configurations for triggering notifications for main events, as well as configure the function of duplicating them on the bracelet.

The list of controlled notifications includes:

Challenges. The bracelet will respond to each call after a certain period of time. Also, the enabled blocking function will prevent calls from unfamiliar numbers.
Alarm. After setting up, the bracelet will wake up the owner even when the phone is dead or duplicate the signal of the phone itself, which may not be enough to wake the owner from sleep.
Messages. It works in a similar way to a bell.
Applications. Settings are carried out for each application installed on the phone, and notifications work on the principle of messages.

Screen Unlock feature

By entering this settings menu, the user can:

Set up the screen unlocking process in such a way that you only have to swipe the phone with the bracelet and not make unnecessary movements on the screen or fingerprint sensor;
Configure Mi Band visibility settings for other devices.

Profile Tab

The last tab, in fact, does not require explanation, because it is already clear that the profile contains all the information about the user of the bracelet and the configuration of this device.

Still, it’s worth saying that in this menu you can:

View personal information entered at the stage of setting up and connecting the bracelet to the smartphone;
Examine the list of devices connected to the smartphone and their configurations. In the case of Mi Band, we are talking about the ability to search for the bracelet using the phone (makes it make sounds and blink), change the colors of the LEDs, determine where the device is attached, activate/block notifications;
You can also view data about the bracelet’s firmware and unlink it from a specific phone;
Even lower are the settings for the bracelet owner’s goals, notifications about collected statistics, and other settings and services.

Other bracelet features

The list of useful features of Mi Band does not end there.

It is worth highlighting the following possibilities:

Visual control of achieved goals for the first version of the bracelet. Everything is quite simple: the three indicators that were described above, when the bracelet is in working condition (not charging), are used to measure the level of achievement of goals. To activate this function, you need to make a certain gesture: raise your hand and turn the bracelet towards you, as if you were looking at a watch.

Search for a bracelet. This function has already been discussed above, but it is still worth giving specific instructions on how to use it. After following the path “Profile – Devices – Mi Band”, click the corresponding search button.
Service "Friends". Your friends and family members who own similar bracelets can become members of the same Mi Band network. Everyone will be able to follow each other’s achievements, as well as send welcome notifications to someone else’s bracelet.

Operational features of the bracelet

What is worth knowing about features that are not included in the description, but play an important role:

The device is “waterproof,” but that doesn’t mean you can swim in it. The bracelet can be left on in the shower, in the rain or when washing dishes. The device will most likely survive a short-term immersion to a depth of 1 meter, but it is better not to take risks. Be especially wary of salt water at resorts.
Automatically restore contact with your smartphone. In rare cases, desync may occur due to interference from other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology. When disconnected, the tracker independently continues to try to restore the connection until the next synchronization.
Long operating life without recharging. The average Mi Band 2 user can go without recharging the bracelet for about a month. This time is reduced if the device is constantly synchronized with a smartphone.
Convenient fastening of the case to the strap. There is only a slight risk that the tracker will be squeezed out of the compartment that secures it on the elastic and elastic strap. However, this situation is only possible if there is excessive mechanical pressure on the device.
The real usefulness of the bracelet for the body. Naturally, the device will not remind the owner how much to walk/run, sleep, eat, etc. This is only an auxiliary tool that simplifies the process of achieving optimal conditions of body and spirit.
It is worth mentioning the translation curve, as a result of which you can see the “temperature” parameter; in fact, this is how the calories burned were translated.

Alternative bracelet models

As an alternative version for the reviewed Mi Band 2, we have also written a user manual for Mi Band 1s indicating the main differences of this device.

What you need to know about this bracelet:

It still connects to your phone via Bluetooth wireless technology.
When you use it for the first time, it asks you to charge it, and then it requires this procedure after about a month of use.
For proper operation, you will need to enter your data into Mi Fit, and then, using the detailed guide presented above, connect and configure.

There are not so many differences with the newer (second) version. When considering the Mi Band 1s Pulse, the instructions for it make it clear that this model with the Pulse prefix is aimed specifically at measuring the owner’s heart rate.

Naturally, Mi Band 2 can also do this, but in this modification the pulse is analyzed from different angles:

measurements are made using a photoplethysmogram;
data is displayed on the display within 15 seconds;
The bracelet operates in active (with manual activation) and passive (everyday) mode (2 times per minute).

The disadvantage is that the Xiaomi Mi Band 1s Pulse fitness bracelet will not measure heart rate when the charge drops below 10%.

Bottom line

From all of the above, it is only important to understand that to achieve optimal physical condition and a high level of health, it is not enough to buy a bracelet, enter your parameters and set it up correctly. Regular sports, walks and a consistently active lifestyle are what remains for the owner of the bracelet.