Auxiliary applications for the Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelet are focused on saving, recording and analyzing data, as well as expanding the functions of the tracker.
For example, the bracelet's standard memory only stores information for the last 30 days, after which the data will be erased. Synchronizing with the application will solve this problem.
Applications can be developed either by Xiaomi itself or by third parties.
This article contains all the useful utilities for various functions. A description of the basic characteristics of programs on Android (Android) and iOS will help you choose the appropriate option.
Programs for device management for smartphones on Android (Android)
There are quite a lot of applications for Android phones that expand the functions of the tracker and allow you to get the most out of your purchase.
Mi Fit (for all generations of bracelets)
An original application that can be recommended to all tracker owners is Mi Band of different versions. The program easily synchronizes with a fitness bracelet based on a Bluetooth connection and includes all basic features, including saving and viewing statistics. With its help, you can save and view data analysis and set up a tracker. The utility has a Russian language in the interface and is available for free download in the online market.
Note! The only caveat is that the program involves installation only in automated mode (for this reason, this application is not suitable for custom firmware). Also, the menu completely lacks a “smart” alarm clock, only the standard version with bracelet vibration.
Lolex mod (for 2 and 3 versions)
The program is an improved version of the standard utility for Russian-speaking users. List of benefits:
- adapted options for date, time, etc.;
- connection to some social networks networks that are not included in the standard version;
- attractive interface;
- no advertising;
- convenient display of a contact when making a call (for the third generation of bracelets).
Can be downloaded freely from the Play Market. Similar to the standard application from Xiaomi, this utility also does not have some necessary functions (for example, music control).
Fix-it (for second generation bracelets)
A narrow-profile application for synchronizing Mi Band 2 bracelets. It is aimed at eliminating communication problems between a fitness bracelet and a personal smartphone. To diagnose the connection, you need to uninstall (or not install) the official Mi Fit utility, and then start synchronization. The program is presented only in English and does not have additional functions for data statistics.
Notify and Fitness (for all bracelets)
The program can please you with a wide selection of functions for working with Mi Band bracelets. The developers did not limit themselves to standard tasks; the utility is capable of:
- carry out weight monitoring;
- display battery life statistics;
- present various activity graphs, etc.
This program will allow you to directly authorize a fitness bracelet and assign icons for notifications (in the third version). The main advantage is the installation of custom firmware software.
Attention! A utility with a basic set of capabilities can be downloaded for free. Extensions for monitoring individual workouts are paid.
Find Mi Band (for second generation trackers)
The tool helps you find your lost bracelet using your smartphone. In some situations, you can make it easier to find a device that has been lost on the street. For a regular search, you will need to enter the MAC address of the bracelet and look at the indicators of a special scale on the screen (the distance of the devices from each other).
The application has a fairly simple and intuitive interface and can be used as an additional utility.
Mi Band Master (for the second and third versions of the tracker)
The process of connecting the program does not require installation of the original Mi Fit. In addition to standard features, the utility allows you to manage music tracks on your phone (you can configure track changes, etc.). The utility can be downloaded for free from the mobile market.
To use the extended list of features, you need to sign up for a premium account (paid).
Gadgetbridge (for Mi Band 3)
The main task of this program is to flash a personal device. The utility helps to establish contact with the Mi Band 3 fitness bracelet without third-party tools. It lacks all the necessary functions, so it is not suitable as a full replacement for Mi Fit.
Important! The program cannot be downloaded from the Play Market; it can only be found on the official website of the developers.
Mi Band Channel (for second generation bracelets)
Special software for setting up the weather forecast. Using this application, it is possible to install a convenient service for monitoring weather conditions. The interface is made in English without the ability to select a language. To start working with the bracelet, you will need to enter its MAC address.
Mi Band Data (for trackers of the third version)
The utility does not have any useful content or unique capabilities. With its help, you can only view information about the steps taken and the remaining battery charge. Those. the program simply duplicates data from the bracelet screen, and does not complement its work.
The application can be downloaded absolutely free from the market.
Tools & Mi Band (for Mi Band 3 bracelets)
A tool for conveniently setting up personal notifications about calls, messages, reminders, etc. The main advantage of this software is the ability to use it together with Mi Fit without technical glitches.
This application only exists in a paid format. The price of the tool is about 250 rubles.
Music Control (for second and third generation bracelets)
A free program that you need to easily manage music files. It requires a minimum of user settings and allows you to adjust playback parameters. With paid access, you can set up synchronization with the front camera of your smartphone to take video/photos (the bracelet acts as a special remote control).
Attention! Synchronization with the tracker occurs after entering the MAC address in a special field.
Mi Band 2/3 & Amazfit Selfie (for trackers version 2 and 3)
A utility with a fairly simple selection of functions: it allows you to quickly take a selfie by touching the front button of the bracelet. The application is provided to users completely free of charge. A small drawback is that there is no support for the main camera (you can use the front one).
To increase the capabilities and use the main camera module, download additional tools.
Smart Alarm (XSmart) (for third generation bracelets)
Free software that compensates for one of the shortcomings of the original application. With its help, you can set up a special type of alarm clock. The application installs a “smart” option - it gives a wake-up signal during REM sleep. This alarm clock will help you optimize your sleep and improve your well-being in the morning.
Note! For correct operation, a constant Bluetooth connection is required, which will increase battery consumption.
Mi Bandage (for bracelets versions 2 and 3)
An application with a concise and user-friendly interface that is not loaded with unnecessary information. The program will allow:
- easy to set up all kinds of notifications;
- make finger swipe patterns;
- monitor connection status;
- switch music files.
The basic version can be downloaded for free. The extended version will require a payment of 116 rubles, for this amount you can disable advertising, activate additional modes of use and gain access to some management features.
Func Button (for second and third generation trackers)
The program allows you to quickly switch musical compositions between each other. There is a function to assign a certain number of touches to different commands for the tracker. The utility can be freely downloaded from the online market.
Although the tool has a limited number of functions, it performs the minimum stated without delay.
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Install the official Mi Fit application for Mi Band 2
For the tracker and smartphone to work together, you need to install the Mi Fit program.
You can find it in two ways:
- scan the QR code from the instructions;
- download from Google Play Market.
In both cases, the user gets access to the official application. To download the program to your mobile device, you need to press the “Install” button, after which the download will begin. After the operation is completed, the application will be automatically installed on your smartphone. This process may take up to 4 minutes depending on the type of device. After downloading, you need to use the active “Open” button. A page will appear on the screen, at the bottom of which there are 2 buttons: “Login” and “Registration”.
What to install on iOS
For users of iPhone phones based on the iOS platform, there are also several special programs for using the tracker. There are significantly fewer applications available, but they work well with the device.
Mi Fit (for all generations of fitness bracelets)
An original utility from the Xiaomi programming team, which has all the standard functions for monitoring physical data, organizing training, connecting a notification system for the latest versions of trackers. The program is focused on the first synchronization of a fitness device with a smartphone. Users have access to both a free list of functions and some extensions for a separate price.
There is only one drawback - the software does not have a Russian translation, like a similar version for Android.
Mi Heart Rate (for the third version of bracelets)
A convenient program that allows you not only to configure all the basic capabilities of the Mi Band 3 tracker, but also to make a high-quality Russian flashing. The application can be called an improved analogue of the original Xiaomi utility for the Russian-speaking population.
Attention! To download the translation you will need to pay approximately $3.
Mi Band Master (for versions 2 and 3)
In addition to standard features, the application will allow you to control music on your phone (buttons for changing tracks, playback settings, etc.). There is only one negative point (temporary) - the utility is currently in the process of approval by App Store services, and therefore is temporarily unavailable to users. Estimated cost: $2.
Modification
Find the info.plist file in the archive contents (open it through any Plist Editor). Add the following lines with splash screens to the UILaunchImages key:
UILaunchImageMinimumOSVersion 7.0 UILaunchImageName LaunchImage-800–667h UILaunchImageOrientation Portrait UILaunchImageSize {375, 667} UILaunchImageMinimumOSVersion 8.0 UILaunchImageName LaunchImage-800-Portrait-736h UILaunchI mageOrientation Portrait UILaunchImageSize {414, 736}
Add transparent images with the correct resolution to the application root folder:
- LaunchImage-800 – with a resolution of 750×1334 pixels;
- with a resolution of 1242×2208 pixels.
Thanks to these simple manipulations, it now supports the screen resolution of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Main conclusions
Programs for Mi Band fitness trackers allow users to significantly expand the capabilities of the device and make the bracelet more convenient. Using special software for your smartphone you can:
- view, save, share data on physical indicators and activity in the form of graphs and diagrams;
- configure the necessary notifications and smartphone unlocking;
- regulate music playback;
- change the interface language, firmware version, etc.
Custom programs not only make it easier to work with fitness data, but also save it for comprehensive statistics in the future. For convenience, it is possible to install several tools at once to operate the fitness bracelet.
Daily firmware and eternal disconnection
And then, after the update, it turns out that the Amazfit Bip, which is capable of existing without a smartphone, needs to be synchronized daily. The watch is capable of working with background heart rate measurement for almost 20 days, and previously did not require any additional manipulations.
Is there a connection to a smartphone? Great. No? Time, heart rate, steps, old alerts and weather are available without it. When the smartphone comes within range of Bluetooth, synchronization and data exchange will occur.
Moreover, what is curious: previous versions of Mi Fit provided a monthly forecast and an A-GPS map for the city in the background; launching the application was only required to transfer accumulated statistics. The shelf life could exceed several months.
Now any data is updated daily and only when the application is launched. Otherwise, GPS does not work, there is no weather information.
Works for a very long time
The main strength of the Mi Band 4 is its enormous battery life. It is not measured in hours, as, say, with the Apple Watch 5, not even in days, but in weeks.
The version with NFC (gray import) works for up to 15 days, and without NFC it works for as long as 20 days . A huge number, incredibly rare for wearable gadgets. Do not charge the bracelet for two weeks, miracles. And it won’t just hang on your hand, but will work, show notifications, measure your pulse, and so on.
Charging takes a measly 2 hours, and again you can wear it for two weeks without taking it off. It is clear that all this is not without reason: the bracelet will not replicate even a tenth of the functionality of the Apple Watch. But no one demands this from him.
Charging is terribly inconvenient
The creators of Mi Band do not like it when a person feels good and comfortable. There is no other way to explain the stupidest (there is no other way to say it) charging system, which the fourth generation in a row has not been able to figure out.
Mi Band is charged from a small docking station. How to install a bracelet in it? Do you think it's enough to just attach it like AW? Nothing like this. You need to remove the entire bracelet (it is tight) and put the tracker inside the dock. And don’t forget to press the module harder on top, otherwise it won’t fit.
I can imagine how much hatred there would be on the Internet if you had to remove the strap for every Apple Watch charge. It’s good that MB4 works for a long time, and you can only push it into the dock a couple of times a month. This, however, does not negate the curvature of the system and the lack of thoughtful usability.
The font is disgusting
For the moire on the AW5 screen, we thank Deep Fusion in the iPhone 11 Pro.
Russian text in Mi Band 4 is like 15 years ago, when fonts suddenly crashed in Windows, or like dialers of those times without normal localization. The fonts are so ugly that you can only get used to them with a weakened sense of beauty (and self-esteem).
The emphasis is on maximum utility and information content, so as many as 80 crooked and chopped up characters are crammed onto a tiny screen (1 inch!). Thank you for at least making them readable. Third-party “packs” and hacks don’t help the situation much.
In short, there are simply no decent Russian fonts for MB4. After them, looking at Apple typography and notifications from the Apple Watch is like taking a shower.
