Charging rules
If you start using a fitness tracker, you need to learn some rules for recharging on forums or from videos so that you don’t have problems in the future. The device comes with a special cable that should be connected to a power source. To do this, connect to a power source, such as a wall outlet or PC.
The manufacturers themselves say that it is better to charge the bracelet from a computer. Mi Band 3 should be connected to it using a USB cable. The device is recharged at a voltage of 5V. It takes about 3 hours to fully recharge in this way.
To charge the watch correctly from a power outlet, you will need the same charger that came with the device. The bracelet charges similarly to a regular smartphone.
The third way to recharge is to use a wireless Power Bank. Manufacturers and tracker owners note that this charging method significantly reduces the discharge rate, which is why the Mi Band 3 can function for a longer time.
Charging Tips
When purchasing a watch, please note that the maximum recommended duration for connecting it to a power source is 3 hours. If you keep your device connected to the network for longer, there is a risk that the battery capacity will decrease. This will lead to its gradual failure.
You also need to consider the battery characteristics before connecting the fitness bracelet to a power source. The device can work for 5-30 days without recharging, which depends on the intensity of use: use of a heart rate monitor, stopwatch and other functions. However, it is not recommended to charge the bracelet when the battery level is more than 20%.
From the outlet
This method is less preferable. In order for the fitness bracelet to work for a long time, it is recommended to use a cable with a USB plug to connect it to a power source. In exceptional circumstances, the bracelet can be charged from mains voltage, but for this you need to use a special charger, for example, from Xiaomi Redmi 4x. It is distinguished by the presence of a plug for connecting to an outlet. A USB plug is connected to it.
When necessary, the cable is used without a plug. Conversely, you can replace the plug at any time. As a result, they get a full-fledged charger for working from the network. On one side of the cable there is a plug for connecting to the watch capsule, which is first removed from the bracelet.
From powerbank
This option is more suitable for using a bracelet. If you study consumer reviews, you can note that thanks to a portable battery, the battery life of the fitness bracelet increases. This is due to the fact that the watch charges when a minimum current is supplied. As a result, the bracelet charges correctly, thereby improving the battery parameters of this device. It holds a charge longer under the same load.
The battery capacity in most cases does not exceed 100 mAh. When connected to small devices, the Powerbank switches to the mode of supplying minimum current to the port. You should purchase an autonomous power supply with a capacity of up to 1000 mAh. This will be enough to recharge the bracelet multiple times - up to 8-9 times. Moreover, the cost of such a battery will be minimal. A laptop, tablet, smartphone and other relatively large devices cannot be charged with its help.
From USB
In this case, the device connects to any mobile gadget that has a USB connector on its body. This will allow you to connect the tracker as soon as the need arises. However, it is important to remember that the charge level of a mobile gadget also gradually decreases. It is recommended to avoid situations where the battery of a laptop or tablet is almost empty. If you connect other equipment to the device at this time, the battery capacity will decrease.
First charge after purchase
The battery charge of new devices is in most cases below 50%. This allows you to preserve the properties of the autonomous power source and increase its service life. After purchase, you must immediately recharge the bracelet. To do this, use the cable included in the kit. The capsule is removed from the case and connected to USB (gadget or power bank). It is not recommended to keep the device on charge for too long, as this will reduce the battery capacity. This can happen even if the battery pack is new.
How to charge Mi Band 3 if you have lost the original cable
The charging cord can easily get lost because it is short in length. You can do without it for a certain period of time; to do this, you need to use any cable with a USB plug, which will allow you to connect the device to a mobile gadget or an external battery. However, you must first remove the braid on the other side. The black and red wires are exposed. They need to be connected to the contacts on the watch capsule body. After this, connect the cable to your computer or tablet.
How to find out the charge level of Mi Band 3
Information about all processes occurring in the tracker is displayed on the touch screen. Additionally, there is a button on the watch for control. When the device is turned off and charging has started, you can check the battery status. To do this, just press the button, as a result the backlight will turn on, and you will see a flashing battery icon. If charging is carried out while the tracker is working, it is enough to view the information on the screen; sometimes this requires swiping the image from bottom to top several times.
First charge
If you are planning to buy this device, then you need to know that the device arrives in stores in a discharged state. Immediately after purchase, charging should continue for at least 2 hours. The device must be connected to an energy source. You can tell that charging is in progress by reading “Charging” on the display.
When the process is complete, it should change to “Fully charged”. The device must be charged to maximum for the first time. Thanks to this, the battery is prepared for further work, and the battery life also increases.
You need to know how long the device should be charged. Third generation watches do not have overcharging protection, which is why the process should not last longer than 3 hours. If you do not follow this rule, then the battery will malfunction in the future.
How long does it take to charge the bracelet?
The first time the process can take up to two hours if the battery has been deeply discharged. In the future, less time will be enough - from 45 minutes to one and a half hours.
The time depends greatly on the current supplied by the power adapter used. There is no charger included in the package, so the tracker owner will have to look for or buy a new power supply with a USB connector.
It is highly not recommended to use devices whose output current exceeds 1 ampere. This negatively affects the life of the device and can damage the battery. The device is not equipped with the Fast Charge function, and it is not needed for a 70 mAh battery.
Finding out how long a gadget charges from weaker power sources requires experimentation. A standard computer USB port version 2.0 produces no more than 0.5 A. This means that from a PC through such an interface the Mi Band 2 will charge twice as long as from an ampere power supply.
How to check the charge
This device from Chinese manufacturers has a button and a touch screen. With their help, you can find out the amount of battery charge. When turned on, you need to press the button and look at the display. If the level is not visible, you can find it by swiping from bottom to top.
When the device is turned off, the battery icon on the screen will indicate that it is low. If the picture blinks, it is charging. When the watch is fully charged, the display will show a full battery - 100%.
What to do if the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 fitness bracelet does not charge
There are several factors that may contribute to disruption of the charging process:
- using the wrong cable;
- There are different types of USB ports on a computer, for example, connecting the tracker to the USB HUB connector is not recommended, because in this case the device will not charge;
- it is necessary to control the current level, for example, it is not recommended to connect a tracker if the value of this parameter exceeds 700 mA; if this condition is violated, the battery capacity gradually decreases;
- The reason for the charging process failure may be a faulty USB cable connector or a break in the wires under the braid; to check, you need to connect the tracker to another gadget or move the plug to an adjacent socket.
If it is necessary to clean the contacts from dust, use a lint-free cloth soaked in alcohol. Sometimes you may see the battery icon flashing on the screen for a longer period than is acceptable (2.5 hours or more). These watches do not have an automatic shutdown function when the charge increases to the maximum. For this reason, you need to independently monitor the status of the device. When the battery icon continues to flash on the screen, the charging process is not working properly. You need to check the cable for damage.
How to charge without native charger
Any original cable can break or get lost. The bracelet can continue to work, but for this you need to do some steps. One of the good ways to charge at home is to use additional wires.
No special effort is required here. You just need to follow the steps consistently and correctly:
- Take the USB cable;
- Strip the red and black wire;
- Press the wires tightly to the contacts of the tracker;
- Connect your device to your computer.
How to charge the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 fitness bracelet
Charge the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 fitness bracelet always when the battery level is low.
To charge the fitness tracker, connect the magnetic USB charging cable to the tracker.
Read in full: Instructions for the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 fitness bracelet. Review.
Application
If it's not charging
If you cannot recharge the fitness bracelet, then you need to check the following points:
- Make sure that you are using the charging adapter that comes with the device;
- If you use a laptop or PC for charging, you need to check that the cable is inserted into the appropriate port and does not come away from it;
- If an adapter is used for charging, you must ensure that its reading is no more than 700 mA;
- To check that the cable is working properly, you need to connect it to another power source, for example, to a Power Bank or laptop. If the bracelet does not charge even after this, then the contacts should be wiped with a lint-free alcohol wipe. If the method does not help, then the problem lies in a cable fault.
If the cable stops working and the situation has not changed after these checks, you will have to visit a service center where they will diagnose the device.
How to charge Xiaomi Mi Band 5
The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker uses a new, more convenient method of magnetic charging.
Step 1: Take the USB magnetic charging cable out of the package and connect one end to some mobile charger, laptop, PC or USB power bank.
Step 2. Connect the magnetic head of the charging cable to the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet
There is no need to remove the tracker from the strap.
Read in full: Instructions for using the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 fitness tracker. How to charge, mobile application…
How long does it take to charge the bracelet?
It won't take much time to fully charge. The fitness bracelet, like its predecessor, manages to charge from 0% to 100% in just 2 hours.
Charging after purchase
Immediately after purchase, the tracker should be charged to maximum . This will help prepare the battery for operation and increase battery life.
Charging all subsequent times
A fitness bracelet performs quite a lot of functions, but the activity of their use depends only on the owner. If the gadget is not heavily loaded during the day, then you can safely charge it up to 80% and use it for about 20-25 days in offline mode. But in the case when the tracker is constantly active, it will lose about 5-7% per day, so it will not last for a long time.
How often do you need to recharge?
This point also depends on the activity of using the bracelet. It is best to charge it when the indicator is within 10-20% . You shouldn’t wait until it’s completely discharged, because the tracker can turn off at the most inopportune moment.
How to find out the current charge of Mi Band 2
You can find out the battery status in several ways: on the device itself or using a special application.
Using a button
For this method you only need the bracelet itself. Touch the round touch button located on the display several times. Each time you press, the information on the screen will be different: clock, number of steps, pulse and charge level in percentage. This list changes - the distance traveled, as well as the number of calories burned during the current day, can be additionally displayed. The list is configured in the Mi Fit application.
Using the Mi Fit app
Download and install the Mi Fit application. When you first start, create an account and set up pairing with Xiaomi Mi Band 2. After that, go to the “Profile” section - the charge percentage will be to the right of the name of the fitness bracelet below the “Devices” heading.
Is it possible to charge the bracelet without a charger and a wire?
The charging process via the original USB cable is quite simple. But sometimes it happens that it is not possible to use a “native” charger. This may happen due to a breakdown or lack of cable at hand at the moment.
In this case, there is no need to panic. You can buy a new cord designed for a specific model. But its price will not always suit the user. Therefore, you can use this method:
- Take any other USB cable.
- Expose the red and black wires.
- Press them tightly to the contacts of the bracelet. This can be done by holding them between the capsule and the strap or by gluing them to tape.
- Then the free end of the USB cable is connected to the computer. You may need to move the wires around to find the right position to engage the contacts. If the device starts charging, the corresponding information will appear on its screen.
It is still not recommended to use this method on an ongoing basis. This may affect the period of normal operation of the device.
