A popular fitness bracelet is Xiaomi Mi Band 3. It is convenient, functional and practical. To understand how the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 works, the instructions in Russian will help a beginner. Even those who owned the previous model should read the manual, as manufacturers have improved the device and introduced new options.
Functionality of the Mi Band 3 bracelet
Before you start using the device, understand its basic functions. Some people perceive it as a fashion accessory. But the Xiaomi Mi Band is a fitness bracelet, so in many ways it functions as a personal trainer.
Among these options are a pedometer, counting the distance traveled and calories spent on sports. To perform this function there is an accelerometer/gyroscope.
An important option for health is the ability to obtain objective information about the sleep period. That is, the user has a chance to determine at what time the sleep was the deepest or, conversely, the most disturbing.
In addition to the pedometer and other listed options, there is a built-in function for measuring the frequency of contractions of the heart muscle. For this purpose, the bracelet is equipped with an optical heart rate sensor. You can also set up automatic measurements throughout the day.
The owner can even set the maximum permissible heart rate values, and when they are reached, the tracker vibrates, giving a signal that it is time to rest (or at minimum values there will be a signal that it is necessary to train more intensely).
In addition, like a smart watch, it helps you stay connected so that you can answer calls and SMS even during training. The Xiaomi fitness bracelet has an alarm clock (not built-in, but easy to set additionally) - it will not let you oversleep by starting the vibration mode. This way he won't bother others. The model also displays the weather forecast.
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After registering and logging into the application, you will first be asked to enter your personal information: gender, age, height and weight. Next, it is recommended to set a goal for the number of steps. The program then prompts you to select from a list of devices to which you will connect. In the list we find the bracelet and bring Mi Band 3 to the smartphone to start synchronization. As soon as the bracelet starts to vibrate, you need to press the touch button on the screen. Mi Band 3 is fully connected and ready to set up and use.
In the same way, the bracelet connects to smartphones running iOS.
How to set up Xiaomi Mi Band 3
All gadget settings are performed in the Mi Fit application installed on the smartphone. We have already written and rewritten the configuration of this application, so there is no point in going into detail about it, we will only briefly look at the main settings of the Mi Band 3.
Not many customizable parameters:
- Device placement: You need to choose which hand you will carry it in.
- Screen settings. Here you can choose which data will be displayed on the bracelet screen and which not. That is, if you don't want calories displayed on the screen, you can turn them off.
- Screen lock. Turn screen unlock on or off by swiping up from bottom to top.
- Show off your DIY activation. You can turn it on, you can turn it off, but then the display will work continuously. You can also scroll through widgets by rotating your wrists and adjusting the timing of that feature. For example, it is better to turn it off during sleep.
- Using a heart rate monitor to monitor your sleep. Turning on the heart rate monitor gives you more accurate sleep data but increases battery life.
- "Notification". At the moment, you can choose which notifications come from which applications to your smartphone. You can add more applications.
- Clock face. There are three types of watch faces for Mi Band 3.
- Weather settings. Here you can select the default city for which the weather will be displayed, as well as the units of measurement. If the bracelet is connected to a smartphone, the city itself is selected from GPS data.
- Read more about Mi Band.
- Firmware version.
- Bluetooth address
- Close. You will need this option if you decide to untie the bracelet from your smartphone, if you decide to sell or give it away.
Setting up the Mi Band 3 fitness bracelet
For the bracelet to work, you need to configure some parameters:
- Display selection. The user himself configures what information he wants to see on the display.
- Activation of the screen, which is done by raising your hand. If this function is disabled, the display operates in constant mode even when a person is sleeping.
- Band screen lock. Thanks to the function, screen unlocking can be turned on/off by swiping from bottom to top.
- Choice of placement, since it is not necessary to wear the device on your left hand.
- Display the weather on the screen. You need to either manually set the city, or when connecting to a smartphone, the item will be automatically selected based on geolocation information.
You can also choose the type of dial on the bracelet - there are 3 options in total.
How to turn on Xiaomi Mi Band 3
When you receive the bracelet in its original packaging, it is already included. It happens that the battery is discharged, and then the device must be charged for 1.5-2 hours. Then you need to press the button on the display and hold it for several seconds.
How to set date and time
The device does not have special buttons for setting the time and date. Setup is done using a smartphone.
There is no need to take any additional actions; when you connect your phone to the bracelet, the action is performed involuntarily.
How to connect to phone
The device can be connected to an iPhone, but under the iOS operating system the bracelet does not demonstrate even half of its capabilities. This is partly due to the limitations of the OS itself and the fact that developers of applications for fitness bracelets do not want to modify them.
To use all the features, you need to download the official Mi Fit app from Google Play or App Store. Install it in the same way as a standard application. Next, the device is connected to the smartphone using a Bluetooth connection.
How to flash into Russian
Initially, there were problems with this, since the device was not released for the Russian market, and the application was in Chinese. Now you don’t need to search for high-quality firmware for a long time; since July 2018, an international Russian version has been available, which is connected automatically when synchronized with your phone.
How to set up notifications
Alerts are configured automatically. But it is necessary for their sending to function on the smartphone (sometimes you have to unlock it on some models).
If the bracelet does not receive notifications, then a failure has occurred and all settings will have to be checked manually.
How to set up a smart alarm clock
To use a smart alarm clock, download the appropriate utility and install it on your smartphone. After this, the function will only need to be activated by entering the MAC address in a special field.
How to switch music from Mi Band 3
The smart bracelet itself does not have an application that manages music files. It is installed on the phone, then enter the MAC address and set control templates.
How to charge the bracelet
For charging, there is a device that comes with the bracelet. It is recommended to carry out this procedure via the USB port of a PC (500-700 mA). A high current value means the battery drains faster.
To restore the battery, you need to remove the capsule from the strap and place it in the charging device so as to ensure a tight fit to the contacts.
How to customize the weather display
Weather settings are separate items in the proprietary application.
How to disconnect from your phone
Unlinking from a smartphone is necessary in cases where they want to give the bracelet to the owner of another account. Then you need to go to the proprietary application, and after completing the settings, find the “Disable” item.
Many warnings will appear on the screen, the user must read them and agree.
Reboot nuances
The developers of the device, which combines impressive functionality, did not introduce an extremely entertaining and useful option. The Mi Band 3 model does not have tools to return the device to its original settings. Therefore, it is necessary to use more unique techniques.
There are actually six options available that have no official origin, but mostly provide the desired result. The conditions were valid for a long time, but in current versions of the system the ability to reset directly on the tracker has been implemented.
What applications does the bracelet work with besides mi fit?
There are many applications that the device works with.
For example:
- Mi Band Master is an alternative version of the proprietary application that sets other settings and expands the functionality of the device.
- Mi Bandage is an application that allows you to expand the functionality of your smart device. Works together with Mi Fit.
- Mi Band Smart Alarm is an alarm clock that is suitable for all versions of the bracelet.
- Mi Band 2 Music&Camera Control is an application that is used to switch music.
- Mi Ban 2 & Amazfit Selfie is for selfie lovers, as it allows you to control the phone’s camera using the watch.
- Mi HR with Smart Alarm - allows you to measure your heart rate in continuous mode.
- Tools & Mi Band - required to set up alerts.
- Find MI Band - helps you find a lost bracelet. Although the search function is available in the proprietary application, many users prefer this option.
Notify & Fitness for Mi Band is a shareware application that expands the functionality of the bracelet.
Using Mi Fit
Xiaomi's proprietary program, used for the manufacturer's devices; to perform a reset, you need to download the service from the standard Play Market store and perform a number of manipulations:
- If the bracelet was previously tied to a mobile device, then you should unlink the device in the Mi Fit functionality;
- From the application interface, you need to go to the “Profile” section, then select “Mi Band 3”, scroll to the end of the page and click the “disable” command;
- Upon completion of the manipulations, all data on the wrist device will be deleted, and it is additionally advisable to erase the Mi Fit cache.
Help from third party programs
There are several more applications through which you can configure the Mi Band 3 bracelet. In fact, they are only slightly different from the native Mi Fit, offering slightly more varied settings. An additional plus is that they are compatible with both Android and iOS.
Google Fit
To link Mi Band to Google Fit, you need to download the application to your smartphone from the Play Market website https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.fitness&hl=ru. Then you should open Mi Fit and go to the “Profile” tab and click the “Add accounts” button. The system will post a list in which Google Fit will appear. All that remains is to select it and confirm the action.
Goole Fit collects more complete statistics and allows you to create graphs of changes.
In Google Fit, you need to allow the application to save data in your Google account and provide access to information from any device. This is information about physical activity, data on geolocation, nutrition, amount of water, heart rate measurements, sleep statistics.
Apple Health
In addition to the standard set of sections tracking health, sleep and nutrition, the Apple Health app has a fourth category called “Mindfulness.” An interesting tool that allows you to spend moments of relaxation throughout the day. The system suggests calming down, relaxing, and taking a few deep breaths. Statistics on such moments are collected throughout the day.
In order to set up a bracelet in Apple Health, you need to activate the application on your iPhone and add it to your Mi Fit accounts. Then open the apple program again and complete the synchronization through it.
Notify&Fitness for Mi Band
The third-party application Notify&Fitness for Mi Band can traditionally be downloaded from Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mc.miband1&hl=ru. At one time, it was created as an alternative, unofficial version of Mi Fit. But it unexpectedly gained great popularity and continues to develop successfully. In addition to the usual settings, the program has many additional ones, for example, it allows you to calibrate the intervals between vibrations for a particular notification. You can also attach not one, but several actions to the capsule’s touch button. A nice bonus is an alarm notification about a forgotten smartphone.
Mi HR – be fit
Another application - Mi HR (HR stands for the name of the developer Hubert Wilczynski) is available on the App Store website https://apps.apple.com/ru/app/mi-hr-be-fit/id1074341151. Its main feature is continuous heart rate tracking, which Mi Fit cannot do. The resulting statistics can be sent either to Google Fit or Apple Health. Another convenient setting is to control the intensity of the workout. To do this, you need to enter the desired result, and the program will monitor your heart rate. If he is too calm, he will advise you to increase the load, if it goes off scale, he will advise you to reduce it.
Alarm clock application Mi Band Smart Alarm
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The highly specialized Mi Band Smart Alarm application is designed for advanced settings of the alarm clock on the bracelet, for example, for smart awakening during the fast phase of sleep. To synchronize it with the tracker, you need to:
- Install the program on your smartphone (you can download it here https://apkpure.com/ru/smart-alarm-for-mi-band-xsmart/xtracer.xsmartalarm).
- Launch the application and enter the MAC address of the bracelet into the appropriate line (to find it, you need to open Mi Fit, enter the Profile menu and scroll to the very bottom. It looks like a code of capital Latin letters and numbers separated by colons, like this - F1: F5:07:C4:96).
Music app Func Button
The Mi Band 3 tracker itself does not have media tools. But a special Func Button utility was developed for its predecessor. You can download it from Google Play via the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xtracer.miband2funcbutton&hl=ru. Using this application, you can attach the functions of switching songs, volume control, play, pause, stop to the bracelet. To pair with Mi Band, you need the MAC address of the fitness bracelet.
