Xiaomi Amazfit Bip Lite: detailed instructions for connection and setup

Specifications Amazfit Bip Lite

Features of Amazfit smartwatches

Many consider Amazfit watches to be the best in their segment. Devices without any unnecessary functions are a complete assistant both in sports and in everyday life. They have all the necessary technologies and sensors that allow them to be used independently of a mobile phone.

This is only part of the main functions that smartwatches from Huami (Xiaomi) have. Most of them are equipped with the popular Gorilla Glass. Therefore, they are also well protected from impacts and scratches. It is not easy to determine the true manufacturer of watches, since companies closely cooperate and develop lines together. According to some sources, Amazfit is completely owned by Huami. According to both other companies Huami and Xiaomi.

Functions

Amazfit Bip Lite can perform the following functions:

• Show time and date;
• Count steps, calories and distance traveled;
• Assess the duration and quality of sleep;
• Notify about calls;
• Notify about SMS, messages from all popular instant messengers and applications;
• Wake up in the morning;
• Notify about long-term inactivity;
• Show weather forecast;
• Monitor your heart rate around the clock;
• Track 4 sports modes;
• Timer;
• Stopwatch.

Functional

The Amazfit Bip Lite has simple functionality - it has standard notifications from applications, displaying calls with the ability to answer or reject calls, time, weather, alarm clock, timer, constant heart rate measurement (frequency can be adjusted), pedometer, reminders to warm up. Plus, you get detailed sleep analysis and multiple workout modes. I won’t go into detail about the functions; they all work well and without problems. In my opinion, the model is accurate, it counts steps and distance correctly, they are not counted at night or when driving in public transport, a similar situation is observed with heart rate. I came across information that the watch was lying when analyzing sleep. In my case, this did not happen; the device sees exactly when I fell asleep and woke up.

Amazfit Bip S Lite has more advanced functionality. In addition to the features found in the previous model, there is music control, PAI mode and more sports modes that athletes will like.

I am not a very athletic person, but as an experiment I went for a short run. The watch traced my route without any problems (it was connected to the smartphone’s GPS) and provided detailed statistics about the workout: time, distance, information about speed, heartbeat, cadence, etc. You can view the data directly on the watch, but it is much more convenient to do this in the application. Everything is clearer and more informative. Directly during training, the speed and time are displayed on the screen, and vibration also informs you that you have run a kilometer or your heart rate has exceeded the permissible values ​​(you can set them yourself).

Amazfit Bip S Lite also accurately counts steps and distance traveled, displays notifications and calls, reminds you to move, and analyzes your sleep. I especially liked the last function, because now I can see how many hours I sleep and why I don’t get enough sleep. The device not only acts as a means for collecting information, but also through the application provides useful tips on how to correct sleep problems.

A convenient option is the ability to sort notifications. I left only instant messengers and email, then turned off the sound on my smartphone and became much less distracted. The vibration here is very sensitive - it is impossible not to notice it. It is noticeable both in public transport, where there are a lot of people and constant crowding, and at home.

A very useful feature for me was switching music. On the street I am constantly wearing headphones and reaching into my pocket for a smartphone is not very convenient. Interestingly, the first time the watch did not want to see music from streaming services. I was upset and decided that the option didn’t work, but they advised me to try the built-in player. Everything worked through it, and then I noticed that the player controls from Yandex.Radio and VK were loaded. It is unknown what the catch was, but the function works and is very pleasing.

An interesting feature of the new model is the PAI mode. This is a kind of smart simulator that will make you pay more attention to your training. It awards points for completing certain exercises and you can set your own goals that motivate you to take action. For some people, this option is the most effective, and if your own willpower is not enough, but beautiful graphs and scores influence you, then why not use the Amazfit Bip S Lite watch for this.

Much of the data here is compared with the achievements of other users of Amazfit devices. These benchmarks can also motivate you to take action. In the application you can also add relatives or friends with brand devices. In this case, you will be able to control their results.

Control

All interaction and control of the watch is carried out using the function button and touch screen.

By long pressing the button in the off state, the watch turns on. When on, a short press of the key unlocks the display or performs a “Back” action or goes to the previous page from the current interface.

Swiping from top to bottom on the main screen opens the DND (do not disturb) mode setting. Swiping from bottom to top brings up the notification menu. Gestures left and right switch functions.

About the screen separately

Yes, this point is worth dwelling on in more detail. A diagonal of 1.28 inches and a resolution of 176x176 pixels will not surprise anyone today, especially with a modest 64 colors. This is enough to provide the user with the necessary information, but in the same price category as the Amazfit Bip S Lite there are, for example, smart bracelets with AMOLED displays.

Something else is attractive here: the display is transflective, and it is this feature that provides the watch with such impressive “endurance.” It works on the following principle: the screen is constantly active, but the backlight is not used. Its role is played by ambient lighting: when sunlight or other light sources hit the display, it reflects them and, thus, the user sees everything that is displayed on it.

As a result, in intense lighting conditions, the screen without the backlight activated feels brighter than with it activated, and due to the fact that you do not need to constantly turn on the backlight, battery power is significantly saved. By the way, the backlight itself has five levels of brightness, and it can be configured so that when you raise your hand, it turns on automatically.

The Amazfit Bip S Lite display is touch-sensitive and quite responsive, and the oleophobic coating prevents fingerprints from accumulating on the protective glass and making it difficult to see.

How to turn Amazfit Bip Lite on and off?

To turn on the watch, the user simply needs to press and hold the button on the right side of the case.

The clock is turned off through the menu. To do this, go to the menu and scroll to the “Settings” item. Select it and swipe up to the “Turn off” option. Confirm the shutdown by pressing the “OK” button.

You can also configure the device to turn off at the press of a button. By default, a long press of the button calls up one of the workout tracking modes. To reassign the button, go to “Settings”, select the option “Long press the button” and then “Turn off”. Now you can turn off the watch by long pressing the button.

Equipment and appearance

The watch arrived to me in a small box of strict black color. The front side shows the gadget and lists its main characteristics; the back side contains information about the manufacturer.

Inside the package is a thick cardboard case containing the watch, charger and instructions for use in 15 languages. Nothing superfluous (note to manufacturers - it would be nice to see a replacement strap of a different color included in the kit).

The Amazfit Bip S Lite body is rectangular and made of slightly rough polycarbonate. The display is covered with protective 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3. The only physical control element is a button on the right side of the case: it activates the backlight and allows the user to access the main menu, and also works as a “Back” button; other commands are performed using swipes and taps on the screen. On the back of the case there are sensors that read body indicators and contacts for charging the device.

The watch is protected from moisture and dust getting inside the case, and can withstand pressure up to 5 atmospheres. You can walk with them in the rain, take a shower and swim in the pool, but the manufacturer does not recommend exposing the device to a strong stream of water, taking a bath with it, or exposing it to alkalis and acids.

The silicone strap has many grooves with which you can adjust its length: the watch is suitable for both very thin and full hands. I liked the presence of a tongue on the lock of the free end of the strap - it is inserted into the groove and prevents the lock from sliding along the strap.

In general, the watch looks neat, fits well on the hand, is easily adjusted to the user’s desired size and does not get in the way - the compact case and only 30 grams of weight allow you to forget about the device. The design is universal, but in my opinion, the gadget is more suitable for men. However, it depends on the version - there is a beige version that will look great on a woman’s hand.

A watch on a woman's hand...

... and for men's

Finally, the charging dock is made in the form of a platform on which the smart device is installed. It’s quite large, which is even better: it won’t get lost among smartphone chargers, headphones and other little things - this nuance is especially relevant for me, since the miniature docking station from the previous fitness bracelet constantly tried to roll somewhere in the bins.

How to charge a smart watch?

Before proceeding with connection and setup, you need to make sure that the battery is charged. If the battery is discharged or has a low charge level, it must be charged.

For this:

• Place the watch in the proprietary charging dock. Make sure the watch body is pressed tightly against the station.
• Connect the USB cable to your laptop or power adapter.
• After proper installation and connection, a charging indicator will appear on the device screen.
• Once charging is complete, a “Battery Full” notification will appear on the screen.

The manufacturer recommends charging the battery from a power source with a rated output voltage of 5V and an output current of more than 500mA. In principle, you can use any working power source (USB port or power adapter) for charging. It takes approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to charge to 100%.

iOS

On iPhone running iOS, there are similar standard applications as for Android. Huami developers tried to make them the same, so the synchronization procedure is not much different.

iOS version must be at least 8.0.

AmazTools for iPhone is easy to connect. After installation, launch it and click “Setup”.

We wait until the program establishes a connection via Bluetooth and confirm the connection.

How to connect Amazfit Bip Lite to phone?

To connect the gadget to your phone, you need to install a mobile application. Amazfit Bip Lite works with several applications: Mi Fit and Zepp (formerly Amazfit). The manufacturer recommends the Mi Fit app, although I personally prefer Zepp.

Both applications are completely free and available for both ANDROID and iOS.

You can download Mi Fit by reading the QR code from the user manual, by name in the Play Market and App Store app stores, or by following the links below:

Mi Fit for ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.hm.health

Mi Fit for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/mi-fit/id938688461

The Zepp app is available at the links below:

Zepp for ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.huami.watch.hmwatchmanager

Zepp for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/it/app/amazfit-watch/id1127269366

1. Download, install and launch the Mi Fit application on your smartphone.

2. Turn on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS on your smartphone.

3. Log in to the application. You can log in to Mi Fit in several ways:

• Via Mi Fit account;
• Via Mi account;
• Via WeChat;
• Through a Facebook profile;
• Through a Google account;
• Using Apple ID.

If none of these accounts exist, click “Create an account” and follow the prompts to register. We discussed the process of registering a Mi account in detail in the instructions for Mi Fit, so we won’t dwell on it. Authorization in the Zepp application occurs in a similar way.

After authorization in the application, we proceed to pairing the smart watch and smartphone. To do this, you can click the “+” in the upper right corner of the main screen or the notification that there are no connected devices at the bottom.

You can also go to the “Profile” tab and click “Add device”.

In the window that opens, select “Clock” and agree to the collection and processing of information.

Next, select “Amazfit Bip/Bip Lite” and select the watch from the list of found devices.

After vibration, you will have to confirm the connection by pressing the icon on the clock screen.

In some cases, a “Connection Error” may occur during the pairing stage.

In this case you need:

• Check if Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS are turned on;
• Try restarting Bluetooth;
• Reboot your smartphone.

After successful connection, information about the watch will appear in the “My Devices” list. After this, you can proceed to the watch settings.

Problems connecting to a smartphone

If your phone does not see the clock, the problem may be a faulty smartphone. An easy way to check this is to synchronize your watch with another gadget. If everything is in order, then you can return to the problematic device.

Usually the problem is solved in a minute: rebooting the wrist device helps. If the situation has not changed after reconnecting, it is recommended to reset the data. To do this, all programs associated with connecting the watch are deleted, and the device is turned off. After this everything is installed again.

The second reason why it is not possible to synchronize two devices is a weak Bluetooth signal. If your phone loses connection to your wrist accessory, you can try turning off and then on again the wireless connection.

How to set a different watch face?

Replacing the watch face

In the device menu, go to “settings”, then “dial”. Swipe up/down to select the option you like. On the replacement confirmation screen, click OK.

Changing the watch face in the application

In the “Profile” tab, select your watch from the list, then “Watch face settings.” Select the option you want from the list that opens, select it, and click Sync Watch Face. Wait for the synchronization to complete.

How to set up notifications?

Enabling call and message notifications causes your watch to vibrate for incoming calls and notifications. When there is an incoming call, the contact name or phone number is displayed on the device screen, and when there is an incoming message, the text is displayed.

Call notifications

In the app, select your watch, then “incoming call.” Here you can configure the display of the contact name when calling and the notification delay time.

Notifications from apps

Select APP Notifications, turn them on and go to “application management”. In the list that opens, open access to those applications from which you want to receive notifications.

SMS notification

On the settings tab, click “More” and in the next window select “Incoming SMS”. Turn on SMS notifications.

Disconnection notification

In the “More” section, you must select the “Connection disconnect notification” item. When you enable this option, the watch will notify you with vibration when it loses connection with your smartphone. You can set the time at which the watch will notify you about a connection break.

Goal Notifications

Tab "More" then "Target Notifications". When you reach your goal, the watch will vibrate.

Ease of use

As mentioned above, the straps here are standard in design and have a simple attachment to the watch, so finding a replacement is not a problem. The fixation is reliable and strong. The straps are made of silicone, there is no discomfort. Even in the 35-degree heat outside, my hand did not sweat at all.

Despite the fact that the Bip S lite is a little thicker and the heart rate sensor is larger, there is no difference in the fit on the hand. They do not interfere, so they are easy to wear without taking them off, which is what is required from such devices. Both models are very light, and after 5 minutes of starting to use you forget that they are there. They do not interfere with working at the computer, doing something around the house or on the street.

An important element is the display. In both models they are transflective, which means they should be easy to read in the sun and not waste a lot of battery power. The trick is that the sun's rays do not glare on the surface, but penetrate through the display and are actually scattered. Even without the backlight turned on, the picture is clearly visible, but if you can’t see it, you can turn it on. It is automatically triggered when the user raises his hand. In both cases, there are five brightness modes. For comfortable use outdoors and indoors at different times of the day, the average value was enough for me personally.

Left Bip Lite, right Bip S Lite

There is still a difference in the screens of the models. The Bip S Lite has 64 colors, the Bip Lite has 8 colors. The resulting picture of the new product is more vibrant in terms of colors, so it is, of course, more pleasant to use.

Charger for Bip S Lite

Charger for Bip Lite

Chargers are worth mentioning separately. They are not interchangeable and are implemented differently. The older model is in the form of a stand - when charging, the user can see what is happening on the screen. For the newer model, this is simply a platform on which you need to place the watch. Installation is all the same - you don’t need to remove the belts or make unnecessary movements, you just need to put it on and press until it clicks. The option with a stand seems a little more convenient in terms of the fact that it looks like a mini docking station and the screen remains in front of your eyes.

How can I customize the order of functions in the menu?

A special tab in the application allows you to configure the order of functions in the bracelet menu or remove unused functions.

To set up, go to the Profile menu, select your device, then Display Settings. In the menu that opens, change the display order by dragging a specific function higher or lower (by clicking on the “sandwich”).

To hide an unused screen, move it below the “Hidden Objects” line, then click “Save” in the upper right corner of the interface.

How to set an alarm?

From the watch itself, you can only turn the alarm on and off, and you can only add a new one or edit the alarm time in the Mi Fit application. A maximum of 10 signals can be set.

When the alarm goes off, the watch will vibrate. To turn off the signal, press the “Turn off” button on the watch. If you need to delay waking up for 10 minutes, press the “Remind me later” button on your watch. If there is no action, the alarm will automatically turn off after 6 vibrations.

What is needed for synchronization

To connect Amazfit to a smartphone, you will need to take the smartphone (iOS/Android) and the watch itself, and also check the phone’s connection to Wi-Fi and the normal speed of the wireless Internet. It is recommended to charge the phone (at least to 30%) so that it does not suddenly turn off during the synchronization process.

Is there a connection difference between Bip, Pace and Stratos

Synchronizing Amazfit Pace, Stratos and Bip with a smartphone takes the same amount of time. For all listed devices, the connection can occur through the Mi Fit or Amazfit Watch programs.