Xiaomi Mi Band 1S for 20 EUR shipped

17-02-2016 4:50pm

Martypants1 wrote: »

Are these waterproof? Is it all synced through the app and do you have to be connected to wifi/data all the time?

waterproof - fine for wearing in the shower and light swimming /bathing in my experience.

synced through app - through bluetooth. bluetooth needs to be on when you want to sync. doesn't use wifi or data.

Martypants1 · 17-02-2016 6:43pm

Excellent.

coldfire1x · 17-02-2016 6:59pm

Smart Unlock working fine as well. Happy with it so far

adox · 17-02-2016 9:00pm

Does the feature where you bring the band up to eye level, like looking at a watch, to get the lights to blink so you know where you are roughly steps wise, still work?

I had my technique down to a tea on the old band but can't seem to get it to work with the newer one.

coldfire1x · 17-02-2016 11:41pm

adox wrote: »

Does the feature where you bring the band up to eye level, like looking at a watch, to get the lights to blink so you know where you are roughly steps wise, still work?

I had my technique down to a tea on the old band but can't seem to get it to work with the newer one.

Doesnt look like working for me.

Invincible · 17-02-2016 11:48pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

Doesnt look like working for me.

Worked a couple of times, but not consistently, easier to check app on phone!

d31b0y · 18-02-2016 12:07pm

Yeah, it definitely still works but it's a pain to get it first time so I never use it.

18-02-2016 4:05pm

d31b0y wrote: »

Yeah, it definitely still works but it's a pain to get it first time so I never use it.

yes it's a minor issue and the feature itself is not that useful. If you practice you can get it to do it consistently but it's not really worth it.

Alanstrainor · 18-02-2016 4:54pm

I know with the original mi band, with coloured LEDs you could assign a LED to blink a different colour depending on what notification you had. On the 1S, there are no colours, but there are three white LEDs, I wonder why it isn't possible to assign notifications to each LED. So for example, one LED could mean SMS, 2 LED could mean a missed call, and 3 LEDs could mean an email notification. At the moment I don't use the lights for anything at all...

d31b0y · 18-02-2016 6:43pm

That's a great idea. I'll drop the developer of mi band notifications an email. Dunno if it's possible but he added an "ignore sleep time" setting for reminders for me already. He's great at responding.

EDIT:

Hi,
sorry but this suggestion can't be added, due to mi band firmware limitation. But I have a nice news, I've added a new option to allow turn on leds also for custom vibration pattern. Just a small improvement. You still cannot customize led.
I attach you new beta version
Thank you

If anyone wants the new beta version, PM me but he normally has it up on the store within a day or two.

sweetie · 14-03-2016 11:23am

quickest place to get this from now? thanks

Martypants1 · 14-03-2016 1:00pm

sweetie wrote: »

quickest place to get this from now? thanks

Yeah I completely forgot to buy this.

maximoose · 14-03-2016 1:03pm

sweetie wrote: »

quickest place to get this from now? thanks

I ordered one from here on 01/03 which arrived on Friday to my Parcel Wizard

DubDJ · 14-03-2016 3:00pm

The app was updated today with a big update on iOS including a redesign of the interface. It's a big 2.0 update but unfortunately won't open for me on the latest iOS update. Constantly crashes to the home screen so be cautious updating. It's an iPhone 5c so other devices might be fine.

adox · 14-03-2016 5:23pm

DubDJ wrote: »

The app was updated today with a big update on iOS including a redesign of the interface. It's a big 2.0 update but unfortunately won't open for me on the latest iOS update. Constantly crashes to the home screen so be cautious updating. It's an iPhone 5c so other devices might be fine.

Yeah same on 5s for me.

ongarite · 14-03-2016 5:23pm

Same for me on iPhone 6

Simply Red · 14-03-2016 11:43pm

Update working fine for me on iphone 6 plus running 9.2.1

V1llianous · 15-03-2016 9:50am

Fine for me on iPhone 5s with 9.2.1

adox · 15-03-2016 9:58am

Weird its still crashing for me. maybe I`ll uninstall and reinstall it.

DubDJ · 15-03-2016 10:10am

adox wrote: »

Weird its still crashing for me. maybe I`ll uninstall and reinstall it.

I tried that and it allows you to set up the app and use most of the features but whenever the band tries to sync the app crashes. So I'd imagine that's where the bug is. Turning off Bluetooth and the app keeps running.

adox · 15-03-2016 10:37am

DubDJ wrote: »

I tried that and it allows you to set up the app and use most of the features but whenever the band tries to sync the app crashes. So I'd imagine that's where the bug is. Turning off Bluetooth and the app keeps running.

Its working for me now after uninstalling it.

Guy in work here also had it crashing on him since the update but then started working again this morning of its own accord.

maximoose · 15-03-2016 10:38am

Is there much to the update? No sign of it on Android yet

DubDJ · 15-03-2016 11:50am

adox wrote: »

Its working for me now after uninstalling it.

Guy in work here also had it crashing on him since the update but then started working again this morning of its own accord.

Might try uninstalling again to see if it can fix it. Still crashing for me at the moment.

Martypants1 · 15-03-2016 12:12pm

What's the sleep analyser like? I'm a terrible sleeper.

d31b0y · 15-03-2016 12:16pm

maximoose wrote: »

Is there much to the update? No sign of it on Android yet

https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/mi-fit/id938688461?mt=8

What's New in Version 2.0.0

After several months of hard work we're really excited to finally present Mi Fit 2.0.

We've completely redesigned Mi Fit:

• Status: all personal data is now here. You can understand your body and activity stats at a glance.

• Play: loads of fun stuff all in one place. And even more to come. Stay tuned!

• Profile: manage your smart devices and personal settings in an easy way.

2.0 is a new start for Mi Fit. We're working on even more features. It's worth the wait!

I'm really surprised this update didn't hit Android first, especially considering Xiaomi has it's own brand of Android phones.

maximoose · 15-03-2016 12:21pm

Martypants1 wrote: »

What's the sleep analyser like? I'm a terrible sleeper.

I find it pretty accurate at nailing time I fell asleep, "deep sleep" time I'm not sure how it calculates but I'm never more than 1hr per night according to it - probably right though as I'm quite a light sleeper.

One thing it is a bit inconsistent with though - pretty much every night I'll get up at 4am to feed the cat, then go back to sleep. Some days it recognises that and some days it doesnt at all.

d31b0y · 15-03-2016 12:31pm

maximoose wrote: »

get up at 4am to feed the cat.

You are the cat's pet.

I find the sleep analyser to be pretty accurate alright.
The nights it tells me I got more or less deep sleep than usual, I can really feel the difference with how I've woken up.

Alanstrainor · 15-03-2016 1:55pm

maximoose wrote: »

I find it pretty accurate at nailing time I fell asleep, "deep sleep" time I'm not sure how it calculates but I'm never more than 1hr per night according to it - probably right though as I'm quite a light sleeper.

One thing it is a bit inconsistent with though - pretty much every night I'll get up at 4am to feed the cat, then go back to sleep. Some days it recognises that and some days it doesnt at all.

I think the 1S is too sensitive for it's sleep tracking. I've seen lots of reports from people saying that it's "deep sleep" reading is too low. Mine also reports around 1 hour of deep sleep, which has to be way off. I've seen others report the same low reading on the 1S, but not on the original band. All in all I find the sleep tracking to be a bit rubbish, the stats and graph are lacking. A lot of this is probably down to the poor Xiaomi app for Android.

D'Peoples Voice · 16-03-2016 1:41pm

d31b0y wrote: »

https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/mi-fit/id938688461?mt=8

I'm really surprised this update didn't hit Android first, especially considering Xiaomi has it's own brand of Android phones.

Did you try this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mc.miband1

d31b0y · 16-03-2016 1:45pm

D'Peoples Voice wrote: »

Did you try this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mc.miband1

Tried it and paid for the pro version on the back of my trial but I find I use it less and less now.
The regular app has enough of what I need.

coldfire1x · 16-03-2016 1:55pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I think the 1S is too sensitive for it's sleep tracking. I've seen lots of reports from people saying that it's "deep sleep" reading is too low. Mine also reports around 1 hour of deep sleep, which has to be way off. I've seen others report the same low reading on the 1S, but not on the original band. All in all I find the sleep tracking to be a bit rubbish, the stats and graph are lacking. A lot of this is probably down to the poor Xiaomi app for Android.

I usually get a reading of 1.30 - 2.30 hrs of deep sleep every night, which looks right to me. I find sleep and wake up time pretty accurate. Usually dont get out of bed often so that helps I guess.

There's some stats and graph. There's bar chart for sleep tracking and step counter. If you click on the bar for any particualr day it gives the details for that day. I mean sleep tracking and activity have seperate graphs.

Rowley Birkin QC · 16-03-2016 4:14pm

I bought the Mi Band Tools android app. Everything fine so far but I have a notification on screen at the moment to say that "Vibrations are disabled". Cannot find a simple setting to re-enable them, any ideas?

Finding it seriously useful though, primarily for notifications. My phone is almost always on silent so I miss a lot of calls/emails. Clever little gadget.

Rowley Birkin QC · 16-03-2016 4:54pm

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

I bought the Mi Band Tools android app. Everything fine so far but I have a notification on screen at the moment to say that "Vibrations are disabled". Cannot find a simple setting to re-enable them, any ideas?

Finding it seriously useful though, primarily for notifications. My phone is almost always on silent so I miss a lot of calls/emails. Clever little gadget.

So it turns out I'm an idiot. The switch to re-enable vibrations is in the notification itself.

RTT · 18-03-2016 2:53pm

Downloaded the update on the 14th of March but like others, the app closes when syncing gets to 99%. Was excited to see another update today thinking the bug might be fixed, but sadly not. I've an iPhone 5c with iOS 9.2.1.

adox · 18-03-2016 3:11pm

RTT wrote: »

Downloaded the update on the 14th of March but like others, the app closes when syncing gets to 99%. Was excited to see another update today thinking the bug might be fixed, but sadly not. I've an iPhone 5c with iOS 9.2.1.

Deleting and re-installing the app sorted it for me.

RTT · 18-03-2016 3:18pm

adox wrote: »

Deleting and re-installing the app sorted it for me.

Thanks. That was the first thing I tried but no joy.

DubDJ · 18-03-2016 7:50pm

Still broken for me, lots of user on Reddit having the same issue. Only relates to the MiBand 1s. Horrible for anybody receiving theirs from this BA thread and not being able to even use it. Hopefully they update it soon.

Edit: It's been updated to 2.0.1 on the AppStore but still crashing at 99%. Tried uninstalling nothing.

tigershould · 18-03-2016 10:43pm

Installed on my iPhone 6 9.2 - no issues

RTT · 22-03-2016 9:20am

Just downloaded the latest iOS mifit version 2.0.4 this morning hoping that the bug would be fixed but unfortunately not. It's still crashing when syncing gets to 99%.

DubDJ · 22-03-2016 10:27am

RTT wrote: »

Just downloaded the latest iOS mifit version 2.0.4 this morning hoping that the bug would be fixed but unfortunately not. It's still crashing when syncing gets to 99%.

I hoped the same and it crashed for me, but eventually got it working. Have an iPhone 5c running iOS 9.3.

I first deleted the app, then went into the Bluetooth settings and clicked 'forget device' for the MibBand. Then downloaded the app again, and signed in. This time it prompted me to install the firmware and then the heart rate firmware. After both I pulled down to sync and it worked.

Lost all my data from the time the updated app came out and stopped working though. I assumed the band would have the data stored but apparently not. The alarm hasn't been working the last few days either so maybe something went wrong.

RTT · 22-03-2016 11:02am

Thanks for that. Just tried the same and it's back working again. Much appreciated.

Discodog · 22-03-2016 12:38pm

Is there any way to get this to take a heart rate measurement at regular intervals including during the night?

maximoose · 22-03-2016 12:43pm

You need a third party app for that, Mi Band Tools for Android lets you set whatever interval you want - I've mine set for every 15 mins

ynwa_17 · 22-03-2016 12:56pm

maximoose wrote: »

You need a third party app for that, Mi Band Tools for Android lets you set whatever interval you want - I've mine set for every 15 mins

Assume there isn't an iPhone equivalent?

Does the band always have to be in range of the app? Have an android tablet and could hook it up, but assume it would have to be close by and I couldn't just sync all the data once a day?

Discodog · 22-03-2016 1:01pm

maximoose wrote: »

You need a third party app for that, Mi Band Tools for Android lets you set whatever interval you want - I've mine set for every 15 mins

This could have potential for people with heart problems.

What's the current best deal?

crabbypaddy · 22-03-2016 1:18pm

Discodog wrote: »

This could have potential for people with heart problems.

What's the current best deal?

Not much info to be gleaned from inaccurate IR heart rate measurements, if you have heart problems then its well worth getting the alivecor ECG, family member has one and the ecg is very detailed.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kardia-Mobile-3rd-Generation-Model/dp/B00R9KZQGW/ref=sr_1_2?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1458649022&sr=1-2

Discodog · 22-03-2016 2:28pm

I don't think that I have a heart problem - touch wood.

The monitor you linked to is very good but a lot of people get heart attacks during the early hours of the morning.

I would of thought that a device that monitor heart rate during sleep with the ability to give warnings would be beneficial.

The guy on 24 hours in A&E didn't realise that his heart rate was 240!

crabbypaddy · 22-03-2016 2:50pm

Discodog wrote: »

I would of thought that a device that monitor heart rate during sleep with the ability to give warnings would be beneficial.

Good point I hadn't really though of that.

RTT · 23-03-2016 9:37am

Has your band been tracking data and saving it for the past few days? It's syncing my daily data but isn't saving my sleep data or data from the previous day. It's says 'not wearing band' on the sleep screen and in steps it says 'no activity data'.
Anyone experiencing the same and know of a fix please?

DubDJ wrote: »

I hoped the same and it crashed for me, but eventually got it working. Have an iPhone 5c running iOS 9.3.

I first deleted the app, then went into the Bluetooth settings and clicked 'forget device' for the MibBand. Then downloaded the app again, and signed in. This time it prompted me to install the firmware and then the heart rate firmware. After both I pulled down to sync and it worked.

Lost all my data from the time the updated app came out and stopped working though. I assumed the band would have the data stored but apparently not. The alarm hasn't been working the last few days either so maybe something went wrong.

DubDJ · 23-03-2016 10:56am

RTT wrote: »

Has your band been tracking data and saving it for the past few days? It's syncing my daily data but isn't saving my sleep data or data from the previous day. It's says 'not wearing band' on the sleep screen and in steps it says 'no activity data'.
Anyone experiencing the same and know of a fix please?

From the time I installed the new 2.0 version all the data stopped being collected and I lost it all. Since updating yesterday the app has been counting steps and I can check the heart rate. The sleep tracking didn't work last night though, and neither did the alarm. It's tracking steps ok though so it should be working on yours, think sleep is broken.

Xiaomi Mi Band 1S for 20 EUR shipped

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