Mi Band from Xiaomi is a miniature device that looks like an electronic watch, which is held on the hand using a strap-case made of soft silicone. It not only shows accurate time, but can perform a large number of functions, including physical activity tracking. To do this, it is connected (tied) to your smartphone. Mi band then becomes an intermediary between the smartphone and its owner, transmitting information about incoming calls or notifications. And information about your physical activity and achievements will be sent to your phone and will be taken into account when creating graphs of physical activity.
What you need to connect Mi Band and iPhone: connection algorithm
Typically, the Mi Band fitness bracelet from Xiaomi works on Android devices. But owners of Apple smartphones can also use it. Before you connect your Xiaomi watch to your iPhone, look at which version you have. Fitness bracelets work with phones running iOS 7 and higher.
Before connecting, make sure that the Xiaomi bracelet is charged. It is better to connect it to the included charging cable, having first removed it from the capsule. The indicators will turn off when charging is complete.
- Find the Mi Fit app in the App Store and install it on your iPhone
- Turn on Bluetooth
- Launch the Mi Fit application. Here you will need to create your account and register it on the server. To do this, enter your email address and contact phone number. If you already have an account, you do not need to create it again.
Unpacking and packaging
The appearance of the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite packaging is very similar to the Redmi Watch packaging. This is exactly the same small square box, which is made of black durable cardboard. On the front you can see a drawing of the watch, as well as the name of the model.
On the back of the package there is a list of technical specifications and icons with the main features. These include a built-in GPS module, multifunctional fitness training, water protection and much more.
Inside the package there is a standard list of components - this, of course, is the smart watch itself, instructions and a charging dock.
Nothing extra, but this is what is expected from a mid-range smartwatch. Now I think it’s worth moving on to the next section - this is the appearance and workmanship.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2
The Mi Band 2 fitness bracelet is one of the first versions of the device, so its functionality is limited. There is only a step counter, a calculation of the distance traveled and a smart alarm clock, sleep monitoring and a heart rate monitor. You can receive incoming calls and notifications.
- Download the Mi Fit application and log into your account.
- During the synchronization process, place the devices closer to each other. At a great distance, Bluetooth may not see the bracelet.
If you have problems connecting the fitness bracelet to your iPhone, check whether your application is unlinked from the account you created earlier. Buy a bracelet only from trusted sellers. If it turns out to be fake, synchronization will not be possible.
Alternative bracelet models
As an alternative version for the reviewed Mi Band 2, we have also written a user manual for Mi Band 1s indicating the main differences of this device.
What you need to know about this bracelet:
- It still connects to your phone via Bluetooth wireless technology.
- When you use it for the first time, it asks you to charge it, and then it requires this procedure after about a month of use.
- For proper operation, you will need to enter your data into Mi Fit, and then, using the detailed guide presented above, connect and configure.
There are not so many differences with the newer (second) version. When considering the Mi Band 1s Pulse, the instructions for it make it clear that this model with the Pulse prefix is aimed specifically at measuring the owner’s heart rate.
Naturally, Mi Band 2 can also do this, but in this modification the pulse is analyzed from different angles:
- measurements are made using a photoplethysmogram;
- data is displayed on the display within 15 seconds;
- The bracelet operates in active (with manual activation) and passive (everyday) mode (2 times per minute).
The disadvantage is that the Xiaomi Mi Band 1s Pulse fitness bracelet will not measure heart rate when the charge drops below 10%.
Xiaomi Mi Band 3
The version of the Mi Band 3 bracelet is supplemented with a notification function from social networks, there is a calendar with a reminder of important dates. The alarm clock has been improved and adapts to the user’s biorhythms. There is a stopwatch, timer, weather information.
The 3rd generation bracelet is connected to iPhone 5S and higher after updating the phone to the latest version of iOS. Earlier 3 and 4S are no longer updated.
The installation process is the same as in version 2:
- After registering your account, you will be prompted to “Add a device.” Select “Bracelet” from the drop-down list.
- After some time, connection information will appear on the bracelet screen. Press the button to confirm.
Design, build quality and materials
The first thing you should pay attention to is the completely identical design of both the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite and the Redmi Watch model. You might think that these are the same smartwatch model, but in fact they are not. Since the functions are slightly different, but I will talk about them in the next section.
Let me remind you once again that the appearance of Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite has a square screen, which resembles the design of popular smart watches from the Apple brand. Also, so that you have an idea of the size, the watch model from Xiaomi is very compact - it is 41 x 35 x 9.5 mm, and the weight is only 35 grams.
Thus, this smartwatch is suitable for both women and men. If you are a teenager with small hands, then don't worry, Mi Watch Lite will also fit your wrist well. In my case, the watch is very compact and sometimes I even forgot about its existence on my hand. I also felt comfortable wearing them not only for everyday use, but also during sleep.
At the same time, I would like to note that the build quality is at a high level. The watch is made of fairly dense matte plastic, which after my testing remained like new out of the box. Although during the test I used the watch without sparing it. For example, I swam in the pool, ran at the stadium and even worked out in the gym.
Yes, as I already noted, Mi Watch Lite received full protection against water under the 5 ATM standard. That is, the device is not afraid of pressure of 5 atmospheres or a depth of 50 meters.
The front part has 2.5D rounded glass. The screen looks nice, but the frames around the screen make me feel angry. This is a modern smartwatch, but the frames are quite bulky.
Like the Redmi Watch model, the new Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite also has an identical screen. This is a 1.4 inch TFT screen with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels. The pixel density per inch was 323 PPI and this is a remarkable indicator for its class of watches.
A little more about the screen, the screen brightness is within 350 nits. This value is sufficient for everyday use, even during bright and sunny weather. NTSC color rendering values were only 60%. You may think that this is not enough, but you won’t be watching movies or playing games on this smartwatch. Therefore, I believe that for short-term use the NTSC value is within the normal range.
On the back of the device there is a heart rate sensor and charging contacts. In addition, on the right side there is a button to turn on or go to the main menu with all functions.
Now some information about flowers. The Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite model comes in several options - black, white and blue. You can also choose different strap colors - black, white, blue, pink and green. Currently, only two colors are available - black and white. But I think that soon there will be much more colors in stock.
As for the strap, it is removable and its width is 20 mm. In addition, I liked how the strap is attached to the smartwatch body. It is exactly the same as on the model from Redmi. Therefore, it is much more convenient to remove and install the strap using this method. The strap itself is made of pleasant silicone material and fits well on the wrist. Okay, now I can talk to you about the main differences between the Mi Watch Lite and Redmi Watch models.
Xiaomi Mi Band 4
The device body is larger than previous versions. OLED display installed. Music functions have been added, there is a microphone, a stress level counter, and a “do not disturb” mode. But the volume level is not adjustable.
Siri and incoming calls cannot be adjusted. The alarm does not work through the Clock app on iPhone. You need to use Mi Fit to set up. Information about physical activity is not recorded in Health.
To connect a fitness bracelet to your phone, you also use the Mi Fit application. From the menu select “Add device” - “Bracelet”. The first connection may take up to 15 minutes.
Price and where to buy cheaper?
The price tag for various modifications will be slightly different from each other. For example, Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite with only Chinese and English will cost you $59.80. But the multilingual version will already cost $65.98.
This is a good smartwatch, which I liked more than its Redmi Watch counterpart. This model has more useful features and functions, so I recommend Mi Watch Lite for purchase.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 5
The fifth version of the fitness bracelet retains all the functions of previous versions. Added built-in maps and GPS navigator, PAI indicator. The display has become larger, the fonts have improved. Now it’s more convenient to charge the device.
To connect, the iPhone must be updated to version 10.0 and have a charge level of at least 50%.
- Download the Mi Fit application, turn on Bluetooth
- Log in to your personal account or, if you don’t have one yet, create a new one
- Agree to the processing of personal data, allow you to calculate your location
- Select “Add a new device”, then “Bracelet”
- Bring the devices closer to each other and wait for the connection process to complete
- Enter the personal data required for correct operation. You can connect to the Health app on iPhone
- Customize the dial and time format, brightness, alarm clock, screen auto-lock mode
- If the connection is successful, but all functions work, replenish the battery charge to 90-100%. Repeat the procedure.
Battery and operating time
Despite the fact that both models of smart watches Mi Watch Lite and Redmi Watch have the same battery capacity - 230 mAh, but the battery life is different.
In the case of a Xiaomi smartwatch model, typical use will be 9 days, while for Redmi it is about 7 days. Naturally, if you use constant GPS on the Mi Watch Lite, the operating time will not exceed 20 hours.
The full charge time through the docking station will be approximately 1.5 hours.
Xiaomi Mi Band 6
The tracker is equipped with the ability to send certain template SMS messages. But they are sent via a connected smartphone. You cannot write your own text. Unfortunately, this feature only works for Android.
- Before connecting, download the Mi Fit application
- Log in to your social media or Google account
- Provides access to all requested data
- Open Profile in the lower right corner.
- Select “Add device”, then “Bracelet”
- We bring the devices together and wait a few minutes.
What to do if Xiaomi Mi Band does not connect to iPhone
The iPhone does not always see the bracelet the first time. The simplest solution in this case:
- Turn off Bluetooth
- Restart the Mi Fit app and sign in
- Turn Bluetooth on again.
- Install the devices nearby and wait for synchronization to occur
If it still doesn’t work, restart your smartphone, find your bracelet in the list and repeat the procedure. If your phone doesn't see the tracker, clear cache and memory that may be full and connect again.
Basic settings of Mijia Quartz Watch
When you first launch the application, your device will prompt you to enter your personal information. The user will need to enter his date of birth, gender, weight and height, which is necessary to objectively collect information about the activity of the device owner.
The next stage is setting the exact time, which will require synchronization with a smartphone. The setting is made by clicking on the World Clock line, after which a list of cities opens. You need to choose a city that is as close as possible to the city where the owner of the watch lives. Then, at the bottom of the screen, click Set as the watch time, that is, the selected time zone is confirmed.
In total, the application for Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch Black allows you to set up to 10 time zones, and if you enter them, the time will be converted automatically.
