Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Overview Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - The main functions

The fitness wristband Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is the most popular tracker due to the proper correlation between price and quality. The main sensors of the device are an accelerometer and an optical heart rate monitor which enable to:

• Calculate the number of steps and distance covered;
• Measure heart rate constantly;
• Define the time and sleep stages;
• Calculate the number of calories burned;
• Measure training time;
• Remind of little activity during a period of time.

Pros Xiaomi Mi Band 2

• Waterproof (tested) body;
• Quite accurate heart rate monitor good at wristband removal identification;
• This light and compact device is convenient to carry;
• The quality of construction and durability by the standards of trackers;
• A wide range of accessories and colours of wristbands;
• Up to 20 days of work without charging.

Cons and features of Xiaomi Mi Band 2

• Inconvenient charging, an additional cable is required;
• Inaccurate measurement of sleep time and big mistakes at sleep stages determination;
• A small display shows little amount of information;
• It is more difficult to put it on than usual watches;
• Not suitable for serious sport exercises;
• The constant measurement of heart rate is absent;
• The glass easily gets scratches.

Additional advantages of Xiaomi Mi Band 2

• Enables not to take off the wristband while having a bath and doing the washing-up etc;
• Compact charging that can be easily put in a pocket;
• Capacitive touch-sensitive button of control doesn’t react to accidental touches;
• There are some additional apps proposed by outside developers which enable to widen the device functions. For example, the addition of tracks’ switching function;
• Enables to receive vibrate notifications about calls and from social networks;
• A quiet alarm enables to wake up without disturbing people around.

Disadvantages or what you need to know about Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Can mistake a hand movement for steps. Identifies usual hand movements to the accuracy of 75% during different levels of activity;

• Measures sleep period very roughly. It fixes badly waking-up periods at night and usually doesn’t show a waking-up period that lasts less than 8 minutes;
• Smart alarm was deleted in a new firmware, with a fixed vibrate alarm left;
• The full range of wristband functions isn’t revealed because some functions of similar wristbands are already fulfilled;
• During heart rate checking process it is necessary to wait several seconds before the wristband measures the heart rate (some models measure heart rate constantly);
• To charge the device it is necessary to get a sensor out of the wristlet that takes some additional time;
• Sometimes, especially when your hands are wet, it can be difficult to get a sensor out the charging port;
• Mi Fit app shows little amount of information in comparison with Fitbit apps, for example;
• The app does not seem to be interesting and doesn’t strongly motivate against another trackers.

Operating Instructions Xiaomi Mi Band 2

• During sea bathing it is better to take off the tracker as salt sea water can have a bad effect on the device working process;
• It is necessary to choose the accessories very carefully as they are often made from low-quality materials;
• Taking into account users’ reviews it is worth buying a screen protector.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - Comparison

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