Fitness Tracker Xiaomi mi band

Why do I and you

Twice a week, I need to get up at 6 o'clock in the morning. This is a very early and is quite difficult for me. And then very successfully came across information about a device that is able to wake up in REM sleep. And the feeling should be such, as if he woke up. Seeing the price of the device, I, without hesitation, he ordered himself.

About a pretty complicated purchase, I'll explain later. Actually, as that helped me whether or not the device.

In addition to the smart alarm clock, the device has other features: it can alert you to a call on your mobile, take steps, how much you ran, how many calories are burned. And it works without recharging for a whole month. Now all this in more detail.

Packaging

Xiaomi Mi Band (namely the so-called device) will come to you in a nice cardboard box, packed in clear plastic.

All that is on the box - it's logo on the front side and a sticker with technical information in Chinese. For devices from China for the price box really well and carefully done. Yes, and it looks good.

Packaging and appearance

When you open the box, you will look completely ready for operation. The module itself is already inserted into the bracelet. You just have to get it out of the box and put on hand. In addition to the bracelet with the module in the box you will find charging cable and instructions in Chinese. With cable you have to be careful, because the second such you just do not find.

About Material bracelet can only say that it is a thermoplastic silicone vulcanizate. Whatever that means. He is pleasant to the touch and very flexible. Metal clasp, fastened firmly enough. But unbutton if to pull much of the pocket. I think the bracelet is quite fast wear. Still, it's a device that is used 24 hours a day. That is why I ordered once more bracelets for $ 2. Bracelet length - about 23 centimeters. It should take into account people with a large wrist.

Now about the module. It is made of metal and plastic. If we believe the documentation, dustproof and waterproof. By standard IP 67 is designed for short-term immersion to a depth of 1 meter. That is, hands can be washed easily. But I would advise to carefully wipe it dry with a towel or tissue after contact with water. I was the third consecutive day, remember to remove the bracelet before the shower. Rubbed module itself bracelet - it's all right, it works.

The module has three diodes whose color you can choose in the application. On the back of the logo is Mi. Bracelet looks very stylish hand. Especially in black or blue. The first couple of days admiring the bracelet, then you get used and simply forget about it.

application

The lion's share of the price of such devices is the cost of application development. After all, to calculate the applied fairly complex algorithms. So, in a device for the application is also of good quality 15 dollars. And very quickly improved. Fitness Tracker me for a week. During this time, three applications to update and double-module firmware is updated. Do not be afraid of the word "firmware" - all changes automatically, your participation is not required.

But a good app is only for Android. To connect to the module need a smartphone with Android 4.3 or higher version. Important to have your smartphone's Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy. For "apple" phones have a beta version of the app, and specifically for the iPhone 4S and higher on iOS 7.1 and above. On it you can read on 4pda.

First, you need to have an account in the application. When registration is required to enter the phone number, starting with the numbers 00380 (Ukraine). But when the authorization has to be administered 380. Many are confused on this step. After login app will ask a few questions about you and your body. It's weight, height and gender.

Now, in the application settings you can specify how many steps a day you want to go. Put a little more. So I could not even imagine that going through the day more than 7.5 kilometers. You can also select LED color: blue, orange, green or red. Be sure to indicate on which hand you wear the device.

If you have a need, you can turn on in the settings bracelet vibrates when an incoming call. This is very, very convenient. For example, I am sitting in the library and in the headphones can not hear the phone vibrates and smart bracelet notifies me about it. After the last update, a new item in Settings - Alert indication. On my Nexus 5 running Android 5.0, this function does not work.

For fans of social networking application, there is an opportunity to share your accomplishments with my friends and subscribers. Of the useful social networks where so far only Facebook. All the rest - the Chinese. I think in the near future there will be a minimum of Twitter.

Smart alarm clock and sleep

All night bracelet captures the way you sleep. Monitors, in which one phase of sleep you are. Tracker distinguishes between deep sleep, REM sleep and waking. If you wake up in the night and'll go have a drink of water, the application will record it. Or even if you just reach for the phone on the bedside table. How accurate the tracker determines the phase of sleep, I can not say. it is very clearly defined in the last night, when I went to sleep, when I wake up 10 minutes, and when he began to sleep restlessly.

Now for the alarm clock. You can include in the application are two types of alarm. The first type - simple. Bracelet vibrate at certain times to five times. Vibration is quite palpable. If you do not wake up, the bracelet over time vibrate again. The second type of alarm clock - wise. You select a time, and the tracker for half an hour before that will track when you are in REM sleep. And at this moment he vibrate three times.

The first night the bracelet could not wake me. I am fast asleep and did not feel the vibration. AND Me on Twitter They complained that the alarm does not wake. Of the seven first nights it was only when I was not awakened by the bracelet. Now I put the alarm just four: two intelligent 6:00 and 6:05, usually at 6:10 and Service from the Puzzle Alarm on the phone just in case.

How easy is it was to wake up? Yes, it became much easier to wake up. This week I had to get up very early in the half. And there were no problems. Feeling as compared with the way I woke up without a bracelet, a much steeper. I was not boiled, and the head was not heavy. But the desire to lie in bed not gone anywhere. Now I'm trying to determine how much I need to sleep for the night. I hope that before the New Year will set the amount of sleep and go to bed at the right time. As a result - I will always get enough sleep. I can say that this bracelet teaches well.

Pedometer

On the first day when I started wearing the bracelet, I saw the result - more than 8000 steps per day. Did not believe. I thought that 2-3 times exaggerated, and began to count. information is provided in the annex of a distance covered. And this distance corresponds to reality. Accuracy - 30-40 meters to 1 kilometer. One step of 70 cm is obtained, on average, which is also true. So I can say that the band considers at least approximately true. Can trust.

If you want to see how much you have already passed today, you have two options. The first - is to open the phone, wait for the sync and see the clear number of steps. Second - this is to make a gesture, as if you look at the clock on the hand (if you're lucky and you can do this quickly). And then the bracelet will blink. A blinking light means that you have not yet passed, and 1/3 of the plan. Two flashing diode - 1/3 already passed, and you get closer to 2/3 of the target. When you reach the goal, the bracelet will please you by vibration and winking.

interesting chips

Bracelet can help you consider your jumping and twisting (abdominal exercises). Support and other forms of exercise. One of the first functions of the developer promises to add recognition of cycling. This will allow to set off this kind of activity in the exercise.

If you lose your bracelet in the apartment, you application will help to find him. But you need to create a complete silence in the room and adjust the selected function Find band. Then the device will start to vibrate.

autonomy

In this device, there is no display. Only three LEDs. Plus tracker need to vibrate. In fact, more than anything, and the battery charge is not consumed. Battery capacity is 41 mAh. All this means that the device is able to live without recharging for up to 30 days.

But it is the manufacturer promises. And what about in practice? I wear this unit for a week. During this time the battery is discharged by 12%. It is by taking into account three alarms and vibration enabled calls. At least two weeks tracker to be missed for sure. I think it will not be difficult to put it 1-2 times a month for charging.

The main thing - charge exclusively on the PC or laptop. There were times when the device is charged directly from the wall outlet or from portable batteries, eventually burned module. If you still this happens, try to wait until the device is completely discharged. Then put back on the charging - this time from a computer.

Buying devices

Xiaomi Mi Band can be purchased for about 13 dollars. But this will be one of the most difficult purchases in your life. On the official website every Tuesday open sale starts at 12:00. The number of units sold, strictly limited. Prior to purchase, for 3-4 days, you need to pre-order. Or rather, get in line. And on Tuesday to sit and very quickly press the "Buy" button. In general, little chance. In addition, all Chinese.

There is a second method. It is more expensive at $ 10. This sellers Aliexpress. Everything is simple and clear. Found the cheapest option, we check the seller and ordered. I ordered online Pandawill. With four additional bracelets and slightly improved delivery of the purchase cost $ 34. Delivery to Germany took about 20 days.

Impressions and Conclusions

I'm happy with the device. It really performs the function for which I used to buy it. Tracker wakes me in the perfect time for me. Now is not particularly difficult to get up early in the morning, gradually I go out on a schedule that would allow me get enough sleep. And all this thanks to the impalpable bracelet on his arm.

Of the benefits of the bracelet for myself, I would have said more vibration during the call. This function I have used all 100%. It would be nice if learned bracelet vibrates for alerts. For example, incoming mail, SMS, tweets and more. And it is possible to implement with the help of third-party applications. They can be found on the website 4pda. By the way, I strongly advise to read on the forum topic dedicated to the bracelet.

Bracelet motivated to ensure that walking more. And this is a positive impact on your health. You can even compete with your friends, who will take over for the day. Your body will tell you thank you for it.

For me, the conclusion is unequivocal. Xiaomi Mi Band and can even be bought. The device is not worth so much money, as similar gadgets of others. And tracker will be your good assistant in sports (and not only) Life.