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Date: 09/02/2017 Time: 11:57 245029

How to make Xiaomi Mi Band 2 display the name incoming call?

When a call arrives on your smartphone, the bracelet’s screen shows an icon in the form of a handset, and the tracker itself vibrates. This allows the owner to be notified that someone is calling without looking at the phone.

But users began to demand from the gadget not just a notification about an incoming call, but that the bracelet show who is calling. However, on its display there are question marks instead of a name, or the tracker does not show the name of the caller at all.

Setting caller name display (Android)

The most common way is to download the Chinese Russified version mobile application MiFit. Versions are updated all the time.

Important! Before you install new program, you must untie your bracelet from the old one: Profile -> Mi Bamd 2 -> Untie (scroll the page to the very bottom with your finger).

Uninstall the old software, install the new version and do it again. When you connect your smartphone to the tracker, its firmware will be automatically updated.

After installing the software, follow these steps: Profile -> Notifications -> Calls -> Call Notification and Show Contact Information.

Second way. To ensure that the name is displayed in full in the tracker, try reducing the number of characters to 10 on your phone.
Third way. Translating your smartphone into Chinese and back can also help. This step is very inconvenient, since you need to avoid getting confused in the hieroglyphs during further work with the phone. But, if you are extremely careful and follow our tips, you will succeed.

Change the Russian language to Simplified Chinese in the settings of your mobile device. It looks like this: 中文(简化字), the first in the list of proposed Chinese
Turn on Bluetooth and go back to the app
Wait for the bracelet firmware and fonts to be updated
Give permission for notifications

Exit the program and turn off Bluetooth
Translate your phone language into Russian
Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile phone
Launch the software and log in again

Now the firmware in the fitness bracelet has been updated, and you will use the Russian-language program and receive not just an icon about an incoming call, but also see who is calling.

How to display the caller's name on Mi Band 2 (iPhone)

Owners of iOS devices can also use the above methods so that Mi Band 2 displays the name of an incoming call on iPhone in Russian. Just installing a new application will not work here. You will have to translate the phone into Chinese in the same way as in the Android system described above.

It is worth remembering that before doing this, you need to disconnect the bracelet from Bluetooth mobile device: Settings -> Bluetooth -> Forget this device (opposite Xiaomi Mi Band 2).

We enable simplified Chinese.

Please note that in addition to enabling the Call Notification and Show Contact Information sliders in the app itself, you must allow Mi Fit on your iOS device to access necessary information, such as sending notifications to the tracker.

For this:

Find the program in the list of applications on your phone (Menu Notifications -> Mi Fit)
By clicking on the software icon, find the line Allow Notifications among the settings
Turn the slider to ON

Return Russian language back to iOS phone can be done as follows.

Settings -> General (look for the gear icon in the list) -> Language and region -> iPhone language

Thus, we have told you how you can configure the display of the caller’s name on Mi Band 2. If you have any questions on the topic or something did not work out, or if you know other methods, write in the comments.

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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 the software recognizes steps from all this activity and counts them.

Another opportunity that uses these functional elements – 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 special application Mi Fit 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 settings Mi Band 2 is made from the company's 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 don't need to show any of this, this parameter 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, installed in Google Clock or stock app hours are recognized, and those configured in Solid Alarm Clock Extreme - no);
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 caller’s name and message text 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 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 between 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 designed specifically for Xiaomi fitness bracelet Mi Band 2 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?

Fitness- Xiaomi bracelet Mi Band 2 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 operating system Android. 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 connects to USB port computer 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). Current level The battery charge can be viewed in the Mi Fit app.

If you use more powerful blocks power supply 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 I didn’t receive the firmware, or I want to install it alternative version 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 it exists a new version firmware for 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, instead of the caller's name, they may display question marks. 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.

Remove official application Mi Fit. There is no need to unlink the bracelet from your account;
Install latest version Mi Fit applications 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 that Bluetooth smartphone not lower than 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

Problem 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 clock is still in a hurry or behind, a “soft reboot” will help ( complete discharge capsules 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 produces bracelets equipped with more bright screen than the rest. However, it is almost impossible to recognize such devices.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet is a continuation of the line of fitness trackers from the Xiaomi company. It differs from its predecessor in both its more status design and functionality. Has proven itself positively sports bracelet not only in terms of interesting indicators, but also as a popular portable gadget.

As for appearance bracelet, then the distinctive elements are that:

The block is inserted from the inside of the bracelet, which will protect it from frequent falls, compared to its predecessor;
The narrow silicone strap is a design move of the company, suitable equally well for men and women;
The presence of a monochrome display increases its functionality and makes the design more pleasant;
An enlarged block due to the presence of a screen and a button, as well as expanded and more modern functionality.

Thus, the second generation tracker acquired a lot of innovations that benefited it. For connoisseurs of the previous Xiaomi models Mi Band, for lovers of modern electronic gadgets and athletes will definitely like it.

But the main difference between a Bend device is the functionality of its filling. In addition to the fact that the bracelet block has become significantly larger in size, it has acquired a screen and touch button, which allows you to safely use the tracker like a stylish wristwatch.

Device functionality

The bracelet performs a series useful functions, when compatible with a smartphone:

Analysis and selection of sleep phases (storing statistics of your indicators);
Built-in pedometer (according to user reviews, it provides really high-quality and accurate operation);
Heart rate monitor (due to the sensor placed on the device);
“Smart” alarm clock (used through software on a smartphone);
Notification of incoming calls and messages (vibration for calls and notifications, including social networks and instant messengers).

In addition to a wide range of features, the tracker has good protection IP67, which will allow you to swim or even swim with it at a depth of up to one meter. But it should be borne in mind that all dives should be carried out for short periods of time. It is not suitable for long swims in the pool.

Mi Fit app and connection with Apple group

It is the application development that takes greatest number time and maximum costs when creating such devices. Many people are interested in the ability to connect it to iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6S and iPad. Reviewing the second series of the device, improvements in this regard are noticeable. Constant updates firmware, without any discomfort for the client, allow the manufacturer to take into account all the comments.

Be that as it may, Mi Band 2 does not work fully independently. That is why synchronization with your smartphone using the Mi Fit program and its further configuration significantly affects its functionality. Xiaomi Mi Band 2 also has an application for iOS and Android systems, on which it works equally well.

Settings

Setting up the Mi Fit program for iOS devices is based on the following steps:

Download and install the Mi Fit application from a trusted source ( App Store);
We create account(account) on the Mi server. This can be done quite quickly. To do this, you only need an email and/or mobile phone number;
Setting up and activating the program (enter basic personal data: height, weight, gender and age; link to your tracker);
Installation completed. Activation occurs automatically or after rebooting the device.

Thus, the setup procedure will take only a few minutes, after which you can use the gadget.

Possible problems

If you follow these instructions, there should be no connection problems. But if something went wrong, then perhaps the reason is as follows:

Connection. The functionality of the bracelet has problems, possibly both from the factory and after external influence;
Account. This problem is relevant for used devices when the tracker is connected to another account;
Fake, low quality product. There is only one way out - buy a branded tracker;
Distance. When you first start, you need to bring them as close to each other as possible.

As a result, we can say that the Mi Band 2 bracelet from Xiaomi is perfect for devices with iOS platform. There are a number of reasons for this:

Good quality;
Affordable price;
Constant free updates;
Wide range of functions;
High popularity of products.

Xiaomi tracker Mi Band 2 combines price and product quality in ideal proportions. Without forgetting functionality and stylish design.

Thoughts about buying a fitness bracelet appeared a long time ago, but the purchase was constantly postponed due to various reasons. Initially it was planned to buy Jawbone UP24, however, his candidacy had to be abandoned due to numerous reviews about the quick breakdown of the bracelet. Bracelets Nike FuelBand And Fitbit We were not immediately considered for purchase, because we were primarily interested in the function of a “smart” alarm clock that can analyze sleep phases.

On this moment There are many fitness trackers on the market, but almost all of them contain numerous shortcomings: crooked software, short service life, fear of water, little time battery life, and dozens of other reasons. Since I had no experience using a fitness bracelet before, it was decided to purchase an inexpensive and high-quality Xiaomi Mi Band, which received support at the end of November last year iOS.

It's amazing, but buy Xiaomi Mi Band V official store in China you can get it for less than $20. In Russia, you can buy this bracelet for 1,500 rubles and more. For the bracelet to work you will need Android or iOS device. The cost of this bracelet is several times lower than its competitors, and the battery life is about 20 days. These are excellent performance, considering that the device has vibration.

Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band was purchased at the end of December last year, and since then about 2 months have passed. I would like to immediately note that the application for the bracelet is under iOS quite crude, and also it does not have many functions that are in the application under Android, like abs counter, jump rope counter and much more.

The bracelet body is made in the form of a metal capsule, which contains a plastic coating on the bottom for data transmission Bluetooth. The strap is replaceable; in our case, the included black version is used. The strap material resembles a pleasant soft-touch feel. The clasp of this strap is reliable; during the entire time the bracelet was used, it did not open on its own. Due to large quantity slots in the strap, the bracelet will sit comfortably not only on the hand of an adult man, but also on the hand of a fragile girl.

In the first days of using the bracelet, there was some discomfort, especially at night, but after literally 2-3 days the bracelet stopped being felt on my hand. Tracker Xiaomi Mi Band It is not at all afraid of water, you can comfortably wash in the shower and even take a bath with it, but you still shouldn’t swim with it in the pool, because its water protection provides for short-term immersions to a depth of 1 meter.

On the metal part of the track itself there are three LEDs that can glow in several different colors. For example, if you make a gesture to view the time, they will show the number of steps taken per day, and if the bracelet shrinks, they will flash red. After 2 months of use, metal appeared small scratches, which appear quite easily if you accidentally catch the bracelet on something hard or sharp.

The device can keep a permanent pair with Android And iOS devices, that is, if someone calls you and the smartphone is in your pocket silent mode, then the bracelet will vibrate on the hand, and incoming call will not be missed. If this mode is enabled, the smartphone will work less due to the constant connection via Bluetooth, and the bracelet itself will only last 7-10 days in this mode.

In the proprietary program Mi Fit on iOS or Android You can only set three alarms at the same time, more is not possible. The smart wake-up function in the light phase is not configurable, so if you activate it, the bracelet can wake you up 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Such an alarm does not always work, so in most cases the bracelet automatically begins to vibrate at the time assigned to it. exact time. Waking up from vibration on your hand is more pleasant than the roar of a smartphone or alarm clock.

After synchronizing the bracelet with your smartphone, you can view day and night statistics. The diagram shows how many steps you took and how many hours you slept. This function has one big disadvantage: detailed statistics with information about the amount of time in the light and deep sleep phase, as well as information about the number of steps taken in certain time days can only be viewed for the current day, because as soon as the next day comes, all the information is collected in a heap and becomes available only general information about the duration of sleep and the number of steps taken for a specific day.

Device steps Xiaomi Mi Band is considered correct, so in this regard there are no complaints about the bracelet. Software under iOS quite crude, so sometimes synchronizing information from the bracelet to iPhone or iPad takes about 1-2 minutes. The bracelet can be synchronized with the device once every 7 days, because it has a memory inside that remembers information about your activity for all these days.

This bracelet is primarily aimed at the Chinese market, so sometimes there may be hieroglyphs somewhere rather than English characters or words. For the bracelet to work you will need to create Xiaomi an account where all activity information will be stored. If you log in under this account on another device, then all your statistics will become available on the new device.

Over the entire period of using this bracelet, there was an ambivalent opinion about its usefulness. On the one hand, it is convenient to know information about the number of steps taken per day, but on the other hand, it only takes up extra time. The main purpose for purchasing Xiaomi Mi Band there was a desire to find out the required amount of sleep for the body to get enough sleep, as well as the first acquaintance with this class of devices. The goal was fully achieved, but in our opinion at the moment all fitness bracelets, including Jawbone, just toys that will cease to be interesting to the buyer after 3-4 weeks of using them.

Monitoring your health is now in fashion, and therefore fitness gadgets are in great demand today. At the same time, Xiaomi Mi Band 2 currently is one of the most popular trackers in the world. iOS users also love this device very much. The secret of the tracker's popularity lies in the successful combination of decent functionality and low price. The quality of workmanship is also excellent, because Xiaomi is a China for which there is no shame. In addition, Xiaomi Mi Band 2, unlike the first generation of fitness bracelet, has a convenient display.

The Mi Fit application was created specifically to control the tracker. However, the program developers decided not to bother with supporting a large number of languages and Russian is not officially supported - and does not exist official version Mi Fit in Russian is neither for iOS nor for Android. So the user has to choose - either use the program on English language, or try to install an unofficial one on your device Russian version.

In this article we will tell you how to download the official application in English on iOS and how to install the Russian one.

Install on iPhone app Mi Fit in English is very simple, because this version is freely available in the iOS application store - App Store. That is, all you need to do:

That's all! Once the download is complete, you can start using the application to track your physical indicators and health.

Mi Fit for iOS in Russian

In general, it is worth saying that the Mi Fit interface is simple and intuitive, and therefore we see no point in bothering with installing the Russian version, because, as you probably already guessed, this will not be so easy to do due to the closed nature of iOS. However, if you really want to have an application in Russian, and for this you are ready to overcome some difficulties, well, our guides will help you.

Installation without jailbreak

Until recently, it was not possible to install Mi Fit for Mi Band 1 and 2 on iOS without jailbreak.

Let us remind you that jailbreaking is a procedure for hacking a system, which is decided upon by users who are not ready to put up with its closed nature. After jailbreaking, the user has greater opportunities to customize the platform, but the warranty on the device is lost.

Today, there is a loophole that allows you to install an unofficial Russian-language Mi Fit on your iPhone without jailbreaking. The method is quite tricky, and not everyone can pull it off - here it is detailed description. If you have any questions along the way, you can ask them.

Installation with jailbreak

For those who have hacked their iPhone, everything will be easier. You just need to download the Russian-language Mi Fit from here and install the downloaded IPA file on your iPhone via IPA Installer or iFunbox.

If you do not have jailbreak, and the method without jailbreak is not clear, we advise you to use English version- well, don’t hack iOS for the sake of a simple health tracking application.

Mi Fit functionality

And so that you understand how simple and unpretentious the application is, here we will give a short review of it.

By the way, we should immediately note that the application for mi band on iOS has somewhat reduced functionality compared to the Android version, but the main options are present.

So, when you download the application and open it, you will see a white and gray menu and the words Unpaired, which means the bracelet is not connected. So the first task is to make friends between the tracker and smartphone, for this:

Ready! The tracker is connected and ready to analyze your health.

A swipe to the left of the main menu takes you to the sleep section - here you can see how long you slept per day, the amount of deep and REM sleep. Clicking on the top area opens a graph section where you can see at what time you slept deeply and at what time you slept lightly.

When you right-swipe from the main menu, you find yourself in a section where information about your weight and other characteristics is indicated, but all of them only work if you also have Mi Scale.

On the right top corner There is another interesting button. By clicking on it, a menu drops down from which you can go to the My Devices section - it contains information about the charge level of the bracelet and allows you to make some settings and control the tracker, for example, if you have lost the bracelet, click Locate Band and it will begin to vibrate and flash. Also interesting is the Vibrate for Incoming calls option; when activated, the bracelet will vibrate when there is an incoming call.

In addition to the My Devices section in the menu that drops down when you click top button on the right, the Alarm section is interesting, that is, an alarm clock. By the way, it’s strange that the smart alarm clock option is not implemented inside the application - after all, the bracelet can analyze sleep and a regular alarm clock is included in the program. Well, perhaps this strange oversight will be corrected in updates.

Let's summarize

There is no official version of the Mi Fit application in Russian. However, if you really want, you can install the unofficial Russian-language version, although this is not so easy to do due to the closed nature of iOS. In addition, we believe that in this situation the game is not worth the candle - the application has intuitive interface, which is easy to learn in any language.

Detailed video review Mi Fit can be viewed here.