Xiaomi announced the Mi3 successor, Mi4 with all new improved specs and numbers at a event in Beijing, China. This was not the only best thing that was announced during the event, Xiaomi announced it’s 13$ Mi band which is a wearable device available in a range of colors. Mi Band’s primary task is for being used as a pedometer and a sleep activity tracker.
Mi band’s surface is made with aluminum with a strap that hold it in place. It comes with a battery than can power it for 30 days on a single charge. It has IP67 rating for water resistance. Mi band has three notification lights and can be connected to an Android smartphone over Bluetooth 4.0 low energy(BLE). Mi band has sensors for monitoring fitness and sleep activity tracking. The data that is collected on the wearable device can be accessed through the smartphone companion app which provides health advice based on the data.
It should cost as low as ₹800 when it will be available in India. There has been no word on the availbility of this wearable device in India yet.
There is a great visualization app for Mi Band steps data. RoundSteps app shows 14 days at once detailed to every hour in a special synchronized way. It also shows average day activity at a clock dial. It shows data in related manner to make dynamics well visible. It turns Mi Band to a lifestyle analyzer 🙂
I shall check it out. Is it iOS only?