Convenience and accessibility are the advantages of smart watches and fitness bracelets from Xiaomi. These devices allow you not only to track time, but also to monitor physical activity, count steps, send notifications and much more.
But the more functions a watch has, the faster it runs out of battery. Therefore, it is important to charge them in a timely manner. However, many do it incorrectly, thereby reducing the battery life of the device.
Magnetic charging in Mi Band 5
For the first time, magnetic charging appeared on Mi Band 5, which was quite an interesting innovation. If previously, in order to charge a fitness bracelet, it was necessary to remove the capsule and insert it into the holder, then with magnetic charging this process has been simplified as much as possible.
The principle of operation is as follows: attach one part of the charger to the smartwatch capsule, and the second to the power source.
The advantage of magnetic charging is, of course, ease of use. Just a couple of steps, and the bracelet is already charging. Among the disadvantages of charging, an unreliable connection is noted. If you touch the bracelet with your hand, the charger can easily become disconnected.
How to use the Mi Band 2 bracelet
After the initial setup, the bracelet becomes completely ready for use, so usually instructions in Russian or a user manual for Xiaomi Mi Band 2 are not required. Additional manipulations are necessary only in some cases.
How to reboot Mi Band 2?
There is no usual way to reboot the Mi Band 2. The easiest option is to wait until it is completely discharged. This will be similar to a soft reboot.
To speed up the reboot, you can use an unsafe method. Just put the bracelet capsule in the freezer for a couple of hours. But you should not do this, as this may damage the device.
How to set up a smart alarm clock on Xiaomi Mi Band 2?
In the latest versions of the Mi Fit app, Xiaomi has removed the smart alarm function. Therefore, to activate this feature, you will need to use third-party applications. One of them is Xsmart (download for Android).
- Setting up a smart alarm clock is as follows:
- Set up all necessary alarms in third-party applications (system clock, third-party applications, Mi Fit, etc.); Install Xsmart;
- Open Mi Fit, select Profile, then Devices – and copy the mac address of the bracelet;
- In Xsmart, enter the mac address of the bracelet in the appropriate field and click “Check”;
- Set up alarms in the Xsmart application itself and make sure that the Xsmart item is installed next to each of them.
That's it, smart alarm clocks are set up. In the future, you will only need to turn them on and off, as well as change the time - and all this as needed.
How to reset Mi Band 2 to factory settings?
Without a special flasher (hardware, that is, a separate device) - no way. The bracelet remembers the Mi account to which it is linked, and also stores some information about the user’s last physical activity.
Similar to a "soft reboot", you can do a "soft reset". To do this you will need:
- Open the Mi Fit application, there Profile, on this screen in the “Devices” section find your bracelet;
- Click the “Disable” button located at the very bottom;
- Agree with all application warnings;
- Wait until the bracelet is completely discharged.
After this, it will be in close to factory condition and can be transferred to another person.
An unsafe alternative is a short-term electric shock to the charging contacts of the bracelet. To do this, you will need a piezo generator, which can be removed from a piezo lighter. Its contact must be placed against one of the charging contacts of the bracelet capsule, and the button must be pressed to create a spark.
ATTENTION! This method is not recommended for use as it may damage the Xiaomi Mi Band 2!
How to disconnect Xiaomi Mi Band 2 from your phone?
If you only need to unlink the bracelet from your Mi account, you can use the instructions above. If you need to break the Bluetooth pairing of your smartphone and device, you need to do the following:
- On your smartphone, open the Bluetooth settings (Settings – Bluetooth);
- Find your bracelet among those already paired and click on the icon with the “gear” symbol next to its name;
- Click the “Delete” button in the window that opens.
All. The smartphone will no longer connect to the bracelet. The device itself will begin to vibrate as if the connection is lost.
This method does not delete the Mi account from the bracelet and does not break the binding, so you will not be able to transfer the device to someone.
How to charge a Xiaomi fitness bracelet for the first time
As a rule, smartwatches are delivered completely discharged, especially if you bought them from Chinese platforms. Therefore, first of all, the device must be connected to power. To do this, connect one end of the charging cable to the capsule, and the other can be connected to a computer, power bank, laptop or power supply. Any unit will do; the more powerful it is, the faster the gadget will charge.
Note! The first time the battery is charged to 100%. This is necessary to warm up the battery and ensure its better functioning in the future.
During subsequent charges, you do not have to keep the gadget connected to the network until it reaches 100% (this will wear out the battery faster). You can disconnect the charging cord when the gadget reaches 85–90%.
If you actively use GPS and other functions of the bracelet, then it is better, of course, that it replenishes the power to 100%.
How to increase the autonomy of Mi Bend 6
Follow the recommendations below to extend your bracelet's battery life.
- Open Mi Fit and go to the section "Health Monitoring". Turn off the following features: Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring, Activity Monitoring, Sleep Monitoring Assistant, Nighttime Breath Monitoring, and 24/7 Blood Pressure (Stress) Monitoring. These options consume a lot of battery.
- Turn off unnecessary alerts, such as workout reminders and goal notifications. You can only leave incoming SMS, calls and notifications from instant messengers.
- Disable bracelet detection. This is also done in the settings via Mi Fit.
- Reduce screen brightness. Indoors, use level 3–4. To adjust the brightness, go to the settings on the watch screen.
- Set the dial to dark. Colorful watch faces, especially animated ones, quickly drain the tracker.
- You can also turn off the weather if you are not viewing the report on the bracelet. Go to the fitness tracker settings and open “Application Settings” - “Weather”. Uncheck "Enable weather alerts."
- Turn on sensors only when necessary. The charge percentage will go away very quickly if you measure your pulse, blood oxygen saturation and stress level every two hours.
- If you do not use the tracker for a certain time, then disconnect it from your smartphone. To do this, simply turn off Bluetooth or GPS on your mobile device.
- Try to set only one alarm. The more vibration signals, the more intense the discharge of the bracelet.
- Reduce the vibration duration. In Mi Fit, you can set a custom vibration response pattern for all types of alerts.
How long does the device hold a charge?
Autonomy is affected by several factors: battery capacity, screen size, functions used and much more. Therefore, for some users, devices can hold a charge for up to 2 weeks, while for others, they can be discharged in just a couple of days.
We tell you how long each Xiaomi watch model will work:
- Mi Band 3 – up to 20 days;
- Mi Band 4 – up to 20 days;
- Mi Band 5 – up to 20 days;
- Mi Band 6 – up to 14 days.
Note! The sixth generation model has the smallest battery life in the Mi Band line. And all because they received a large 1.56-inch display that consumes a lot of energy, as well as an increased set of functions.
Mi Band 2 features
This fitness bracelet has wide functionality and therefore can be used in various cases.
Thanks to step counting, you can use Xiaomi Mi Band 2 for running and sports. The built-in accelerometer and gyroscope are responsible for this function. They determine the movements and movements of the device in space, and the software recognizes steps from all this activity and counts them.
Another opportunity that uses these functional elements is a smart alarm clock. In this mode, the bracelet analyzes the phases of sleep. The alarm goes off when the body is ready to wake up.
How does Mi Band 2 detect sleep stages? Similar to steps - this uses the built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. In the rapid phase of sleep, when the body can wake up alert and rested, the body moves a lot. In slow mode, the body practically does not move. The bracelet detects when its sleeping owner begins to move a lot - that is, enters the REM sleep phase - and turns on the alarm.
Another function of the bracelet is heart rate detection. The Mi Band 2 heart rate monitor uses technology to analyze the light transmission of human body tissue to calculate your pulse. To count your heart rate, you need to press the corresponding button in the Mi Fit application.
The display displays notifications from programs, time, during calls - the contact name, as well as some other information, including the measured pulse.
Among the capabilities of the Mi Band 2, which can be expanded by installing third-party applications, are a stopwatch, a timer, analysis of movements in training for certain sports, and much more. Of course, the bracelet can be used with various programs like Sleep as Android or Runtastic for tracking physical activity - if the user needs it and the capabilities of the standard companion application are not enough.
Why can the bracelet discharge quickly?
Despite the fact that Mi Band can work for more than 2 weeks without recharging, it also happens that they run out much faster.
There may be several reasons for this:
- non-original device. Online stores are full of fake Xiaomi fitness bracelets. Therefore, if your device's battery drains too quickly, make sure to purchase original products;
- poor quality battery. How long have you been using the gadget? It is possible that over time, its battery life has decreased, which is why the watch began to discharge quickly. A technician at a service center will help you check the condition of the battery;
- high screen brightness. The brighter the display is, the more power it consumes. Therefore, when you are indoors, try to reduce the screen brightness to medium or low settings. We recommend setting the brightness to high only when you are outside, because in the sun the screen becomes less readable;
- self-installed dials. The fitness bracelet spends quite a lot of energy recognizing images created by the user himself. The consequence is low autonomy;
- The watch includes a large number of functions. GPS consumes a lot of energy, but the watch has other energy-consuming functions. Therefore, to increase the autonomy of your device, disable options that you do not use. For example, if you do not monitor your sleep or track your blood pressure, then it is better to keep these functions constantly turned off.
These were the main reasons influencing the low autonomy of the fitness bracelet. If you still haven’t found a solution to the problem, all you have to do is take the device to a service center.
What to do if the bracelet is charged but does not turn on
In the end, I would like to talk about another common problem with the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet. What should you do if the tracker is charged, but does not want to turn on after being fully charged?
- Place the device next to your smartphone and leave it in this position overnight. Sometimes batteries go into a so-called “coma” caused by being fully charged. In this case, the tracker must be connected to a power source. As users note, after some time the device comes to life and begins to function as before.
- Check if the bracelet display is broken. Connect the tracker via the official application to your smartphone. If it vibrates, then everything is fine. The device is ready for use.
- Try charging the tracker by connecting it to your computer via a USB cable. In some cases, this brings him back to life.
If the bracelet has been charging for a long time, but still does not turn on, try reflashing it. This is done like this:
- Unpair the bracelet from the mobile application.
- Remove Fit Mi from your smartphone.
- Redownload the application.
- Your tracker must independently download the 4pda file with the new firmware and reboot.
- Activate search on your device.
After such actions, the bracelet begins to work like new. You can clearly see all the ways to repair a fitness tracker in a review video on the YouTube platform:
Now you know what to do if the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 bracelet does not charge. Each of the above methods shows its effectiveness, but does not guarantee success, with the exception of contacting a service center. However, in the latter case, you will only be able to benefit from the legal guarantee if you comply with all obligations.
Why might it not charge?
Even if you have correctly connected the bracelet to the power supply, it may simply not charge. Let's look at the reasons:
- the battery or charger is faulty - the battery or charger needs to be replaced;
- contacts have become dirty - you need to clean them of debris and reconnect the gadget to power;
- the watch is fake - if everything is in order with the battery and charging, make sure that the gadget is original;
- the capsule or components of the tracker are damaged - check for mechanical damage; your fitness bracelet may have recently been dropped.
How to extend the life of a bracelet battery: useful tips
Having learned how to properly charge a fitness bracelet, you should also pay attention to how to extend the battery life:
- Do not use non-original memory. Yes, you can charge your watch without the original charger, but it’s still better to do it using the included cord;
- connect the tracker to the charger correctly. When connecting the device to charging, try not to press the elements against each other or move the cord;
- optimize battery charge. This is a very important procedure that allows you to extend not only autonomy, but also battery life. Here are a few recommendations: increase the interval for automatic heart rate measurement, lower the brightness of the screen in the room, do not connect the device to several programs at the same time, and also use mostly standard watch faces, and not those created by you.
What is the best way to charge?
Many people are interested in what current to charge small “smart” equipment. the USB connector of a laptop or desktop computer is ideal . The manufacturer recommends the same charging option. Regular 220-volt outlets are too powerful for fitness bracelets. The device will not burn out, but such charging will have a detrimental effect on the battery.
Important information! If you still decide to charge the tracker from a power outlet, do not use adapters with fast charging. They are very powerful and are only suitable for specific smartphone models.
You can also power the Mi Band 6 from a power bank. Ideally, the power bank will have a low-current charging function. This option is specifically designed for charging fitness bracelets, smart watches and wireless headphones.
