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“Which activity tracker should I choose if I have a Windows phone?” - we began to hear this question more often from our clients. We have collected in this post a selection of devices that bothered to create their own offer for Windows Store. Maybe it will come in handy. In addition to both Microsoft Bands, of course. Inside you will find links to fitness applications in Windows store.

Today, iOS and Android are the absolute leaders in mobile market. The operating system from Microsoft closes the top three by a huge margin. According to the latest data from research company AdDuplex, Windows 10 Mobile, official release scheduled for December, continues to gain popularity. And although this version of the operating system is currently available exclusively to beta test participants, it is already installed on 5.7% of all smartphones running Windows Phone, which is 0.1% more than Windows Phone 7.

Quite a good “pedometer for beginners”, which came out at CES in due time. There it was presented as a smart Swiss watch, but it couldn’t do much: count steps, calories, distance and analyze sleep. It was controlled by a single button, with which statistics were switched on the display and the time was “called up”.

The Windows Store has a fairly large “collection” of MyKronoz applications, but, unfortunately, their analog smart watches are not represented there yet.

The MiCoach application, judging by the reviews, works well. However, not all. In any case, it should include the Adidas MiCoach Fit Smart, a personal trainer with a heart rate monitor that not only tracks activity, but also gives advice on how to improve your workouts.

Fitbit has its own application for Windows fans. All models are synchronized with it.

Fitbit still holds its position as a leader in the wearable gadgets market, and continues to improve its trackers. The latest - Fitbit Surge - has grown into a functional fitness watch with the ability to receive part of the notifications, GPS function and an optical heart rate monitor.

Wellograph

Surprisingly, software for Wellograph was discovered. A premium tracker with push-button control that is not very popular in Russia. It looks very stylish, measures heart rate at rest, counts steps, calories, distance, displaying all this on the display under a sapphire crystal. Does not have smart watch functions.

Runtastic

• Runtastic

This amount of software is not very surprising, since the company is systematically expanding in all directions. Recently - again - they showed new program Results with workouts in video format. Before that, they entered into a partnership with Basis, and even earlier, information appeared that Runtastic was bought out by Adidas.

Almost everything is synchronized with Windows phones. the lineup, including new products, analog sports watch. The company's gadgets allow you to control physical activity, and a feature that once caused emotion was the ability to add “moments of happiness.”

Acer Leap

A bracelet that we recently wrote about due to the fact that it is very similar to the Striiv line of trackers. Features include typical steps-calories + smart notifications.

Despite the fact that there is no information on the official website, in the store Windows application"Googles". However, there are no reviews of his work yet.

A fitness tracker that few people know about. It will appear in early 2016 and promises to be a “personal trainer” with the ability to receive remote recommendations. Basic set functions with calories, steps and goal setting are included.

Despite this, an app for Windows Phone already exists!

xiaomi mi band

There are two applications for Xiaomi mi Band, but apparently they are not “authored”. They are approximately equivalent in reviews, but the first - Bind mi Band - is in Russian, and the second - Mi Band Companion - is not.

The applications sufficiently reveal the functionality of the first bracelet, but whether the Pulse version can be connected to them is not yet known, but given the fact that they differ little from each other, we believe in the best.

Also unofficial app available for Polar Loop - Poolar.

Let us add that all of the listed models work successfully with iOS devices and Android.

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Today, iOS and Android are the absolute leaders in the mobile market. The operating system from Microsoft closes the top three by a huge margin. According to the latest data from research company AdDuplex, Windows 10 Mobile, whose official release is scheduled for December, continues to gain popularity. And although this version of the operating system is currently available exclusively to beta test participants, it is already installed on 5.7% of all smartphones running Windows control Phone, up 0.1% compared to Windows Phone 7.

HTC 8X will not be updated to Windows 10 Mobile

HTC smartphone 8X was released in 2012 and became one of the most popular devices running OS Windows systems Phone. The device came with pre-installed Windows Phone 8 and later received an update to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1. Unfortunately, this is where support for the smartphone ended. HTC 8X owners contacted HTC for information about upgrading to Windows 10 Mobile, to which they received an uninspiring response. "We currently have no updates planned for HTC 8X," HTC UK responded.

Owners of smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1 will have to update the software before switching to Windows 10

Currently Windows time 10 is only available to users of devices such as Lumia 950, 950 XL and 650, as well as to Insider members Microsoft programs, which can install the latest builds of the operating system in exchange for feedback on the operation of the OS. Users who are not associated with this program and own devices running Windows Phone 8.1 are forced to wait for the official release of the update for their smartphones.

In the modern world, most people own a fitness bracelet, since it is necessary when playing any sport.

It is worth noting that most of all models look quite simple and identical to each other, but at the same time they look very stylish on both a woman’s hand and a man’s.

It can be noted that many companies that are engaged in the production of various electronics and mobile phone, produce their own bracelets.

They all differ in the number of functions. This fact allows the client to purchase a bracelet with the functionality that only he needs.

One of the main features of this device is that it can be synchronized with a smartphone or personal computer. This is done so that the data can be analyzed.

Also, most developers for mobile devices produced specialized applications, which can be used with fitness bracelets.

The name of the program	Platform	Is the application Russified?	Design rating (on a five-point scale)	Functionality rating (on a five-point scale)
Microsoft Health		–	4	4
	Android	–	3	2
Runtastic	iOS, Android	+	2	4
Up by Jawbone	Android	–	3	3
	Android	+	4	4
Razer Nabu	iOS, Android	+	3	3
	iOS, Android	–	3	4
Polar Flow	iOS, Android	–	4	4
Fatsecret	Windows Mobile, iOS, Android	+	5	4
	iOS, Android	+	3	5
Apple Watch Workout	iOS	+	4	5
Runkepper	iOS, Android	–	3	4
Nike+ Run Club	iOS, Android	+	5	5
Endomondo	iOS, Android	+	4	4
Strava Running	iOS, Android	+	3	3

RunKeeper

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This program can be said to be official store Apple called Appstore. It's absolutely free. In order to install, you do not need to perform any special actions.

It is worth noting that initially this utility It was designed for running only. From this fact we can conclude that it can count the number of meters traveled.

With this program you can communicate with people living in different parts of the world globe that lead active image life.

The utility also allows you to track training days. To do this, you have the opportunity to use various tables and graphs provided by the program. This application will be your personal trainer.

Of course, the utility has a specialized paid package that includes personal training that will help you pump up or simply create a beautiful figure.

Nike+ Run Club

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The next application that we would like to tell you about was brought to light by everyone famous company Nike.

If you are bored of playing sports alone, then the application will help you find like-minded people.

You also have the opportunity, with the help of this program, to create your own group of people in order to play sports together.

You can view the profiles of the most famous athletes who have already achieved tremendous results. This option was made to motivate people.

There's no point in talking about these standard features, like counting kilometers traveled, listening to music, participating in competitions, and so on. All of these options are, of course, available in the Nike app.

Endomondo

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This program allows aspiring athletes to win various prizes. To do this, you just need to accept the challenge and achieve best result among the participants.

You can, of course, not participate in this promotion, but simply train. The program is available for different types sports

Each athlete has the opportunity to make personal program workouts that will help you become thinner, slimmer, gain weight or get lean, and so on.

You can always adjust the necessary points; this is done very simply.

The program will be useful both for playing sports at home and in the gym or on the street.

Strava Running

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This application, like many of its competitors, supports Android Wear. The program has one rather unique function that allows you to save current route next time.

You also always have the opportunity to use the route that other application users have saved. To do this, you only need to download it.

It is worth noting that the utility interface is not Russified, so you can use it without knowledge in English or another popular European language will be quite problematic.

Therefore, before downloading the program, you must take this fact into account.

Apple Watch Workout

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The Workout program will come directly with the Apple Watch and is designed specifically for those who want detailed statistics, not just a quick summary.

There are separate modes for running, walking and cycling.

During your workout, you will receive various data about it in real time - from time spent to calories and pace.

JEFIT

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Another application that works with various fitness bracelets is called Jefit.

The program will help you create own program for sports, but it is worth noting that in order to achieve results, it must be performed correctly and constantly. Jefit is your personal fitness trainer.

The utility has a simple and understandable menu that every average user can master in a matter of minutes.

The program includes more than 1,300 exercises, which are accompanied by the most detailed instructions.

The utility also has a specialized notepad that allows you to record information about loads.

FatSecret

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Fat secret is an application that differs in its functionality and purpose from previous programs. First of all, this utility is a smart nutritionist.

After all, in order to achieve results, it is necessary not only to regularly train specialized programs and healthy dignity, but proper nutrition is also required, which the Fatsecret application will monitor.

In order to start monitoring your diet, you only need to download this program and register the appropriate account.

After completing the previous step, you must enter your gender, height, weight, age and other anatomical data. Then you need to set the task you are striving for.

For example, this could be weight gain, weight loss or cutting. You should also note the foods that you consume most often during the day.

Don't worry if you are a sophisticated person. After all, the list of products is constantly updated by both developers and users. Therefore, you can find both regular food and exotic dishes on the list.

Polar Flow

If you use models of fitness bracelets from the POLAR FLOW company, for example, Loop, Loop 2, Loop Crystal, A300, then this means that this program you just need it.

On the display you can see data that shows activity throughout the day, month or week. You can choose the period yourself.

Also this feature you have the opportunity to use it to monitor the results of your sports activities.

Applications for Mi Fit fitness bracelets

This program was created specifically for those users who use fitness bracelets from a manufacturer such as Xiaomi. You can use any device model, including Mi Band.

If we compare this application with other programs, you can see that it has great view menu.

It is necessary to understand that the utility has a standard set of functions, which includes displaying activity data and other options.

You also have the opportunity to use this application as a good alarm clock, which can be set along with the monitor.

Mi band is a smart alarm clock that will tell you about the quality of your sleep. The program details all the data for the night, which includes duration within hours and minutes.

Applications for trackme fitness bracelets

Another application that we want to tell you about is called trackme. It is designed specifically for a fitness bracelet called Youwell smartband.

Using this program, you have the opportunity to monitor the state of your vital activity, namely such indicators as:

• Kilometers traveled. After all, the program keeps track of the kilometers you have traveled;
• Steps taken. The application counts the steps you have taken;
• Calories burned;

It is worth noting that the utility monitors your sleep. In the morning you have the opportunity to view statistics for the entire night.

The application has a specialized function that allows you to set different goals for every day.

And the last thing worth saying is that the program is with you twenty-four hours a day, so you can always compare information by day, week, month, and so on.

However, a completely new generation of trackers has appeared on the market, equipped with a display that is not as large as they boast smart watch, but whose design, nevertheless, cannot leave you indifferent.

Samsung was the first company to offer users a compact smart bracelet with a curved super AMOLED display. The bright, attractive, curved display is the highlight of the Gear Fit fitness tracker. And thanks to interchangeable straps, you can complement your look with such a stylish innovative gadget as a smart bracelet without much harm to your image.

Giants such as Sony, Microsoft and other equally venerable experts in the field of fitness electronics, such as Fitbit and Garmin, will soon delight fans healthy image life with a pleasant addition in the form of a curved display.

Shortlist of the 5 best fitness trackers with a screen

We invite you to take a look at 5 best models fitness tracker and smart bracelets with a color screen supporting OLED technologies, E-Ink technology or with conventional backlighting (but at the same time such screens do not lose their attractiveness, but, on the contrary, conquer more and more new users). Despite the relatively small size screen, which is usually equipped with a fitness bracelet, it sometimes works much more efficiently than even an expensive smartwatch with a large screen.

In general, a fitness bracelet with a screen is reminiscent of a backlit watch from the joke about a husband who, upon returning from a business trip from Japan, first of all invites his wife to look at how his watch glows under the blanket in his and his wife’s bedroom. Of course, your fitness bracelet is unlikely to light up, but the mere presence of the screen warms your soul. So, the top list we have selected includes such models as:

• Microsoft Band 2 – color display, GPS module, heart rate monitor, time battery life— up to 2 days
• Samsung Gear Fit – color display, heart rate monitor, battery life – up to 5 days
• Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 – E-INK, headset speakerphone, battery life - up to 5 days
• Fitbit Surge – monochrome LED display, GPS, heart rate monitor, 7-day battery life
• Garmin Vivosmart – OLED display, heart rate*, 7-day battery life

*only for some models.

So, let's focus on the functionality and characteristic features each model in a little more detail, it’s not for nothing that they made it to the top list.

Microsoft Band 2

The second generation of Microsoft Band 2 fitness bracelets is equipped with a heart rate monitor with continuous tracking, a sleep tracker and a calorie burnt counting device. Featuring 11 sensors, including a GPS module, a UV monitor and a barometer, this fitness tracker rightfully earns an honorable first place on our shortlist. Track your goals, receive and share practical advice through a convenient and intuitive Microsoft Health application and web panel.

To the credit of this device, it is worth noting that this tracker supports activity tracking while performing various tasks and events. So, if you run, you can be sure that at the end of your workout you will receive a complete summary of the quality of your activity. If you are cycling, the device measures your heart rate, riding speed and climbing speed (when riding uphill).

If you like golf, then the device will determine with millimeter accuracy which hole you threw your ball into, and all thanks to the built-in GPS module.

The smart trainer feature allows you to diversify your workouts and also have access to exercises developed by experts in the field of fitness and proper exercise. In addition, the bracelet works equally well when paired with devices on Windows based Phone, iPhone and Android.

The second generation of the device from Microsoft boasts a fairly successful symbiosis of the functions of a smartwatch and a fitness tracker. To make your bracelet more like a smartwatch, you should pair it with a Windows Phone device. So, in addition, you will also receive the virtual assistant Cortana, tailored specifically for this OS.

In addition, the functions of smart watches supported by the fitness bracelet include: notifications of letters on your email mailbox, admission text messages and reminders from your phone calendar. This fitness tracker perfectly tracks your heart rate, the number of calories you burn, the quality of your sleep, your activity level while exercising various types activities. This is by far the most thoughtful bracelet ever invented to date.

• Curved AMOLED touchscreen display, 320 x 128 pixels, size: 1.26 x 0.50 inches (32 x 12.8 mm) – color display
• Sensors: optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope, gyrometer, GPS module, light sensor, skin temperature sensor, UV sensor, capacitive sensor, galvanic skin response sensor, microphone, barometer - heart rate monitor.
• Bluetooth 4.0 support.
• Battery life: 48 hours provided standard use, fully charged- 1,5 hour.

• Notifications: you can view notifications about the arrival of a new letter to your email address, calendar reminders, receive and respond to text messages and use the very useful functions of the virtual Cortana assistant, including setting a reminder (supported by devices running Windows Phone 8.1 with firmware update or later versions).
• Compatibility: Update for Windows 8.1 or later, iPhone with iOS8.1.2, Android 4.4 or later with Bluetooth support and the proprietary Microsoft Health application.
• Waterproof - Splashproof

Samsung Gear Fit

Gear Fit works great in tandem with proprietary development Samsung— a fitness application for tracking the user’s daily activity. This is a kind of personal fitness motivator. With the built-in heart rate sensor, you can monitor the intensity level of your workouts. We recommend reading:

And the personal smart trainer function will be a great motivation for you to achieve amazing heights in fitness. Plus, the always-on activity tracker tracks your activity levels and movement patterns throughout the day.

• Curved touchscreen super AMOLED display, resolution -432 x 128 pixels, dimensions: 1.84″ (46.6 mm) – color display
• Sensors: heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, pedometer, physical activity level, sleep tracker, heart rate, notifications, controller that allows you to manage your media library, timer, stopwatch, search function lost device– heart rate monitor.
• Bluetooth 4.0 support.
• Battery life: 3-4 days normal use, up to 5 days on low power with features that normally run in the background disabled.
• Notifications - see instant notifications about letters, SMS, incoming calls and notifications from third-party applications for efficient work with the paired device.

• Dust and water resistance (Protection class IP67) - protection against dust and moisture (possibility of immersion to a depth of 1 meter with being under water for 30 minutes) - splash protection.
• Compatibility: Android devices and smartphones and tablets Galaxy lines, including support for third-party applications.
• Dimensions and weight: 57.4 x 23.4 x 11.95 mm

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Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30

SmartBand Talk is an innovative fitness bracelet that literally allows you to record every step of your daily activity. Sony equips its devices with a headset voice call, which makes it easier to work with a paired smartphone. And all thanks to the built-in microphone and speaker. In addition, this headset allows you to record voice notes on the go. To accept incoming call, just hit the reply button and keep doing what you're doing!

The device display also displays: various notifications, messages and reminders. This is a nice addition to the standard display of time and graphs of the user's daily activity. It tracks your rhythm of life. That is, it determines whether you are running or walking at a calm pace, or when you decide to get some sleep. All data is recorded and displayed in the Lifelog application, and the graphs built by this application allow you to comprehensively analyze the rhythm of your life.

Available colors: black or white. Plus a hands-free headset with Bluetooth support, which makes it possible to answer incoming calls without taking the phone out of your pocket or purse - just a godsend for those who do not like to be interrupted from their favorite activity at the most interesting moment. Interestingly, the hands-free feature is even available on Sony's heart rate monitor.

IN standard set Smartwatch functions include: notification of incoming messages (both text and email), reminders, voice notes and time display. As a fitness tracker, it does a great job of tracking what you're doing at any given time and quickly transmits the collected data to the Lifelog app. Set your goals and monitor their implementation. This has always been and remains a good incentive and excellent motivation to lead a healthy lifestyle in all respects.

• Curved black and white E-Ink display with a resolution of 296 x 128 pixels (192 dpi), size: 1.4″ gesture input and support for input and voice control.
• Bluetooth 3.0 and micro USB support.
• Battery life: up to 3 days of standard use, up to 1 hour talk time
• Notifications: smart alarm clock, messaging, email notification email sound signal and vibration.

• Waterproof to 4.9ft (1.5m), Rated IP68 - Waterproof - Can be used for showering and swimming in the pool
• Compatibility: Android 4.4 KitKat or higher later versions, App support, Lifelog (Android devices only) and Bluetooth enabled smartphones.
• Dimensions and weight: thickness - 9.5 mm, width - 23.5 mm, weight - 24 g.

Fitbit Surge

The Fitbit Surge fitness tracker is equipped with one of the largest displays. On its rectangular touch display much more is displayed useful information progress towards achieving your goals. Here you will find statistics on the quality of your workout, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s running or cycling. The device has a built-in heart rate monitor that continuously and automatically monitors your heart rate both during exercise and at any other time.

The activity level tracker allows you to track the mileage and timing of your activity. This includes: the distance traveled, which, as befits a tracker, is tracked by the number of steps taken, the number of calories you have burned, and much more. And thanks to the presence of a built-in GPS module, the accuracy of the tracker is guaranteed. So, it allows you to track as accurately as possible not only the distance, but also the route with which you are moving along it and the height of some objects that you will have to overcome while passing the route you have chosen.

The multi-sport function allows you to keep records and record statistics for sports such as running, cycling, cross-training and other types of training.

Notifications for incoming text messages and calls are displayed directly on the tracker screen. In addition, you can manage your mobile device's music library directly from the display screen. From no less useful functions devices worth noting is a sleep tracker with automatic mode tracking sleep phases and quality.

In this regard, the Surge, like the devices presented in the review, combines many useful functions not only of a fitness tracker, but also of a smartwatch. And the presence of a large display makes it look like a smartwatch much more than a fitness tracker.

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In addition, it has a built-in optical heart rate monitor and a GPS module. And even with such an abundance of functions, it manages to last quite a long time. So, the battery life of this small device with a rather large screen it is up to 7 days. Read this immediately:

• Rectangular touch monochrome LED display, approx. 20.88 x 24.36 mm – the most large display compared to the presented models.
• GPS module: tracking distance, training pace, overview of routes taking into account the terrain and time intervals - GPS module.
• PurePulse is a continuously working heart rate monitor - heart rate monitor.
• Sensors: GPS, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, optical heart rate monitor, altimeter, light sensor, vibration motor.

• Provides continuous tracking of your physical activity level throughout the day: the intensity of your workouts, the number of calories you burned while walking or climbing stairs.
• The multi-sport function allows you to keep records and record statistics for sports such as running, cycling, cross-training and other types of training. The sleep tracker turns on automatically and provides a wake-up signal in the form of an unobtrusive vibration signal.
• Battery life: more than 7 days, charging time – from 1 to 2 hours; long battery life.
• Notifications for incoming calls and text messages, the ability to manage your playlist on your smartphone.
• Automatic synchronization via Bluetooth for smartphone and computer.

• Compatibility: mobile app Fitbit, available for iOS, Android and Windows. Fitbit Web Dashboard available for desktop Windows computers and Mac.
• Waterproof - Rating: Up to 5 ATM - Resistant to sweat, rain and splashes, but not suitable for swimming or showering. You are provided with only splash protection.

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Of course, a fitness bracelet can perform its functions without connecting to a smartphone. However, the user experience will be minimal. For mobile devices running on operating system Android or iOS there is an official client for Mi Bend fitness bracelets. It's called My Fit. But for devices in the operating room Microsoft system, unfortunately, does not exist yet official application. But there are worthy analogues that perform most of the basic functions of My Fit.

Features of a bracelet synchronized with a mobile device

Of course, a fitness bracelet can perform its functions without connecting to a smartphone. However, the user experience will be minimal. For mobile devices running on operating system Android system or iOS there is an official client for Mi Bend fitness bracelets. It's called My Fit. But for devices on the Microsoft operating system, unfortunately, there is no official application yet. But there are worthy analogues that perform most of the basic functions of My Fit.

On Windows Phone Xiaomi Mi Band allows the user to use the following functions:

pedometer;

calorie counter;

smart alarm clock;

sleep statistics for the last night.

The same is available for using a bracelet Mi band 2 on Windows Phone. The difference lies in the bracelet itself. The second version is the majority necessary information displays on the gadget screen, thereby eliminating the need to clarify it using a smartphone.

Unfortunately for Mi Band Windows Phone The functions of updating the bracelet firmware and receiving notifications about calls and messages from the phone are not available.

Application for Mi Band on Windows Phone smartphones

Official client in the Windows Store for Xiaomi fitness bracelets No. However, there are worthy analogues from Russian developers. The most successfulapplication for Mi Band Windows Phoneis a utility called Bind Mi Band. Also quite good, according to users, is the Mi Band Companion program.

Both of them also support a fitness trackerXiaomi Mi Band 2 on Windows Phoneand are the result of the work of Russian developers. However, the first one, Bind Mi Band, is more popular among fitness bracelet owners. This is due to its more aesthetically pleasing interface and the ability to display information about sleep statistics.

What functions can it perform? Xiaomi app Mi Band Windows Phone?Perhaps the most interesting is the ability to use smart alarm clock. When entering the REM sleep phase, half an hour before waking up, the bracelet begins to delicately vibrate on your hand, thereby trying to wake you up. The 3x vibration on the wrist will continue until the user wakes up. At the moment when the time to wake up has been set, the application will turn into a regular alarm clock with a sound signal.

Along with this, information about sleep statistics is available in the Bind Mi Bend utility. In it you can see the time when the user fell asleep, what his sleep was like: when the phases of fast and slow sleep replaced each other, what was their duration.

The main screen of the application displays information about the steps taken: their number and distance. Here you can also find out information about your heart rate. Information on the number of calories burned is also available on the main screen. At using Bind Mi Band can set goals for the day and track their implementation.

Additionally, using a utility for Windows you can change the color LED backlight indicators on the bracelet, as well as find it if lost. When turned on last function The Mi Band will vibrate and flash to make it easier to find.

How to connect a fitness bracelet to a smartphone

When using the Xiaomi Mi Band and Mi Band 2 gadget, it is recommended to first synchronize it with a device running on the Android or iOS operating system. You need to do this in order to install current version bracelet firmware. After this, you can synchronize with the Windows device.

The connection between the bracelet and the device is established using a Bluetooth connection. Therefore, in order to connect Mi Band 2 to Windows, or the first version of Mi Band, you need to enable this channel and start searching for the device. This procedure will take no more than 1-2 minutes. Next, when installed utility You can start using the fitness bracelet.

When launching the program for Mi Band for the first time, the user must register his Mi account. This can be done using a PC or the smartphone itself. You will also need to provide information about your date of birth, weight and height. The application needs all this to more accurately calculate steps and calories.

An important feature in using the bracelet is that you can install backup data. In this case, you will need to synchronize with one storage, which is very convenient if you frequently change smartphones.

Along with this, it is not necessary to keep the Bluetooth connection on the Windows background all the time. Internal memory The bracelet is enough to store data for ten days. And taking into account the fact that notifications about calls and messages are not available when sharing fitness bracelet and smartphone with software provided by Microsoft, constant synchronization will simply waste battery power.

“Which activity tracker should I choose if I have a Windows phone?” - we began to hear this question more often from our clients. In this post we have collected a selection of devices that have bothered to create their own offer for the Windows Store. Maybe it will come in handy. Besides both Microsoft Bands, of course. Inside you'll find links to fitness apps in the Windows Store.

Quite a good “pedometer for beginners”, which came out at CES in due time. There it was presented as a smart Swiss watch, but it couldn’t do much: count steps, calories, distance and analyze sleep. It was controlled by a single button, with which statistics were switched on the display and the time was “called up”.

Fitbit still holds its position as a leader in the wearable gadgets market, and continues to improve its trackers. The latest one has grown into a functional fitness watch with the ability to receive some notifications, GPS function and an optical heart rate monitor.

Wellograph

Surprisingly, software for Wellograph was discovered. A premium tracker with push-button control that is not very popular in Russia. It looks very stylish, measures heart rate at rest, counts steps, calories, distance, displaying all this on the display under a sapphire crystal. Does not have smart watch functions.

The applications sufficiently reveal the functionality of the first bracelet, but whether it can be connected to them is not yet known, but given the fact that they differ little from each other, we believe in the best.

Let us add that all of the listed models work successfully with IOS and Android devices.