The Mi Band bracelet is one of the most famous and widespread products produced by the Chinese company Xiaomi. This gadget is used by both professional athletes and seasoned amateurs. The device has earned such attention due to its reasonable price and stylish design. The Mi Band smart alarm clock combines a large number of useful functions, and studying the operating instructions does not take much time. The presence of an alarm clock in the initial version of the bracelet attracted buyers because it was really convenient.
Description of bracelet characteristics
Mi Band Smart Alarm was created by Chinese developers in order to monitor the quality of human sleep throughout the day and even night. Waking up in the morning, a person can study the data that the smart bracelet received (the frequency of deep and light sleep phases, heart rate).
It has always been believed that if you wake up a person in the light phase, he will be full of strength and energy.
This fact gave impetus to the creation of a smart alarm clock. The principle of operation of the device is as follows: a person independently sets the required time for waking up, then the work goes to the gadget, which, approximately thirty minutes before the alarm goes off, sets another time (no later than the main set one) when the person will be in a light phase of sleep.
However, if during this entire time (half an hour before the alarm goes off) a person is in a deep phase, then the Mi Band will not work earlier, but will simply ring at the set hour.
It is not known why, but Chinese developers decided not to add a smart alarm function to the Mi Band, as well as to other models. In the first version, of course, they simply turned it off (at the firmware level), and in subsequent versions they didn’t even think about doing it.
Is there a smart alarm clock in Mi Band 3
The need for an alarm clock on modern devices is due to the active lifestyle of ordinary people. This function is used not only for waking up in the morning, but also as reminders that help maintain the rhythm of the day. People use a fitness bracelet for various reasons:
- to monitor health status;
- health measurement;
- as a stylish accessory;
- to simplify communication during training;
- instead of a mobile phone if it is impossible to hold the phone with your hands.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 model does not have an alarm clock, but this does not mean that its additional installation is unrealistic. To do this, just synchronize your smartphone with the Xiaomi application to install the necessary functions. Therefore, connoisseurs of modern gadgets do not need to focus on the question: “Is there an alarm clock in the new models of smart bracelets?”
The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 bracelet requires the installation of an additional software package that is required by the owner. In standard programs, the alarm clock, unlike previous versions, is not provided by the developers, despite the demand for the function. Ease of use is ensured by the light vibration of mi band 3, which smoothly brings the owner out of the superficial phase of sleep, which can be turned off only by shaking your hand. If the owner is fast asleep, the bracelet will scan his condition, waking him up with a loud melody, vibrating less.
The reason why the developers did not include a smart alarm clock in the third generation of fitness trackers has not been announced. Presumably, this program will be included in the update package, which true Xiaomi connoisseurs are looking forward to. However, one cannot strictly judge specialists for the absence of this application, because the bracelet has a lot of advanced features:
- increased display size;
- notifications, SMS, weather, clock are displayed;
- pedometer, stopwatch, heart rate monitor available;
- a smartphone search function has been introduced;
- ability to track the wearer's sleep phase;
- protection against water at a depth of 5 meters;
- powerful battery.
Considering all the advantages of the third generation, you will agree that the “smart alarm clock” application can be installed independently.
How to put
There is nothing complicated about setting an alarm for Mi Band (3). It does not take much time, and besides, it is a free “procedure”.
However, before installing anything new on your device, it is recommended to remember that this may negatively affect the normal operation of the entire device.
If problems arise, you should reboot the connection and everything will be fine.
Configuring such programs requires one software. This will help avoid problems with other programs and applications.
The bracelet does not have such a large memory, and it is not capable of receiving multiple signals at the same time. And if you overload the gadget, malfunctions will be inevitable.
How to set up a smart alarm clock on iPhone and iOS
On iOS, setting up a smart alarm clock will be a little more difficult due to the small amount of software for the Xiaomi Mi Band 3. The iPhone is extremely demanding on applications in the App Store and to synchronize with the Mi Band 3, most often you can only install the Mi Heart Rate or Mi Fit program. More precisely, there are other options for installation, but this software is Russified.
How to set an alarm on the Mi Band using an application on the iPhone is described above - the principle of installing the program on iOS is no different from the similar procedure on Android.
Settings
To set up the alarm function on your device as quickly and easily as possible, you need to do a few simple steps (downloading a special application and then installing it).
Those users who prefer to use Xsmart Alarm proceed as follows:
- Install the program.
- The Mac address of the gadget is inserted into the line of the main screen.
- Synchronize the device.
Turn on and set the alarm
First you need to link the fitness bracelet to your smartphone. To do this, turn on Bluetooth and launch the Mi Fit application. After the data is synchronized, go to Profile and select the Mi Band 4 tracker from the list of devices.
In the menu that opens, select “Alarm clock”. If there are already several of them, choose one of them. Tap on the icon. The menu opens. Here you can select trigger days: “Once”, “Daily”, “On weekdays” or “Randomly”.
After checking one of the items, click “Save” in the corner at the top. This way the alarm clock will be set up and you can turn it on and off on the bracelet.
Setting an alarm on Mi Band models
In the Play Market you can find a large number of different alarm clock applications for such fitness bracelets. The list of these includes the following:
- Tools&Mi band is considered a fairly popular paid program for setting an alarm on fitness bracelets. After one of the updates, the application became available for download (for Mi Bend 3). You can try the free version, which is available for two weeks. Tools&Mi band has no alternatives.
- The second popular application is Xsmart Alarm, which always gets the job done. The program was last updated in 2021.
It is not so easy for owners of Apple devices to cope with this task. There are a limited number of programs for setting alarms for them - only one called Heart Rate. Works exactly the same as other models.
What else is worth knowing about a smart alarm clock?
Sometimes, after adjusting all the settings, checking the functionality of the applications and the correct synchronization, something still goes wrong and the alarm clock does not work or does not work properly.
Therefore , let’s pay attention to a couple more points:
- An alarm clock set through third-party software usually starts after 30 minutes;
- If there is no response to setting the signal, try unplugging the fitness bracelet from your phone, rebooting both devices and synchronizing again;
- Beware of unofficial fake apps, especially if they are free. Such programs can harm your smartphone.
Applications
Starting from the second version of Mi Band 4, the manufacturer removed the “smart alarm clock” function. But it can be installed using third-party applications.
Mi Band Master
The Mi Band Master application is often used in Mi Band 4 as an additional application. It has many options for flexible notification settings. This also applies to the alarm clock. There is even the possibility of significantly amplifying the signal.
- Open the menu, select “Alarm clock”
- Add a new item “Smart alarm clock” from the list
- Set the response time and range
- If getting up in the morning is difficult, set the “Repeat” option and set the delay time between repeated triggers
- Save the settings and check the result
Here you can also customize your template. There is a free version of the program, but it allows you to use a sleep timer for only 30 minutes. But after purchasing a license, the restrictions are removed, and you can continue to work with the application without restrictions.
However, this function does not always work correctly. Users complain that the alarm time does not depend on sleep stages and the alarm clock is based only on the alarm time set by the user.
XSmart Alarm
XSmart Alarm app is the easiest one to install your smartwatch. Perform the following actions:
Install applications from the store. Immediately after activation, its MAC address appears at the top of the screen
- Click the “Check” button opposite this address. The message “Bracelet found” and the charge level as a percentage will appear on the screen.
- 3 options for selecting watches appear on the screen, differing only in name. Those that are turned off are highlighted in blue, those that are turned on are highlighted in green. Choose one of them
- On the new page, enter the name of the selected alarm clock
- Activate the “Enabled” and “XSmart” items
- Adjust the signal time by moving the scale, and the frequency by setting the slider to the desired day
- Press the “Set alarm” button
The alarm is set, but it is not “smart” yet.
- Go to XSmart settings
- Select the trigger range, activity level for triggering, vibration duration, their number, intervals between signals
- When installing and working with other applications, do not delete the Mi Fit application and go to the alarm clock there, this may lead to a malfunction. Mi Fit is left running in the background.
XSmart mode works well. A new message appears in the notification bar immediately after triggering.
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Notify Fitness
The Notify Fitness application has been considered its unofficial application since the first versions of the Mi Band. The program has a wide range of useful functions. One of them is a smart alarm clock. An application with a configured function automatically determines the time the user wakes up. But it tracks the stages of sleep and selects the optimal one for awakening.
- On the main screen, select the envelope icon
- Go to the last tab
- Select one of 7 signals
- Includes "Early Bird" option
In the first versions of the application this function worked poorly, but then as a result of updates the situation changed for the better. But you still can’t be sure that the alarm clock will wake you up during the fast phase of sleep. It’s good that the alarm goes off on time, without delay. And users are more worried about the fact that they installed the application in vain and wasted time on configuration.
Install the application without uninstalling Mi Fit. Set up in almost the same way as in the previous application. The advantage of Notify Fitness is that it is free to install and use.
How the alarm clock works on a fitness tracker
Owners of Mi Smart Band 4 often wonder: how does the alarm clock work on it? The new tracker from Xiaomi is equipped with an improved gyroscope, accelerometer and heart rate monitor, but their advantages have long been presented by the manufacturer, but the company did not touch upon the topic of the alarm clock much in the description of its “creation”.
The so-called “smart” alarm clock operates on the basis of a simple mechanism. In the settings of the official application from the manufacturer, the wake-up interval is set. For example, if you sleep for 30 minutes, the device automatically activates enhanced sleep tracking mode half an hour before the alarm is set. But the fourth generation of bracelets cannot please its owners with such a function.
Interesting fact: the Mi Band 1S had a smart alarm clock, but from Mi Band 2 onwards, this function can only be enabled using third-party applications, “crutches”, so to speak.
In this article we will look at several simple ways to set an alarm clock, available to every user completely free of charge. If you strictly follow the instructions, there will be no problems with waking up.
How does a smart alarm clock work?
As mentioned earlier, the bracelet wakes up a person using vibration. But when will it happen? The bracelet tracks the pulse and body movements and, from the data received, calculates what state of sleep the person is in at the moment. Thus, the bracelet calculates the phase of light sleep and gives a signal, even if the time on the alarm clock has not yet arrived or if you need to wake up well-rested as early as possible.
The smartphone sends a signal to the bracelet 30 minutes (you can change this value in the settings) before the time specified in the application, which in turn determines the optimal state and whether it is possible to leave it. If a person has come out of the deep sleep stage, the bracelet vibrates.
The Mi Fit app has a sleep database collected by the bracelet. It stores all the statistics of a person. There you can see how much a person slept in any phase. This is especially useful for people who care about their health. With the help of a smart alarm clock, you can improve these statistics and, accordingly, lift your spirit, because if a person wakes up immediately after emerging from deep sleep, then his health will be excellent.
Alarm management from Mi Band 4
You cannot change the trigger time and days directly in the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 bracelet. To do this, you need to go to the Mi Fit application on your smartphone.
You can only turn off an already set alarm clock or turn on a previously configured one. To do this, perform the following actions:
- Activate the bracelet by tapping on the display
- Go to the “Advanced” menu and select “Alarm Clock”
- They look through the created alarm clocks and work with them: they turn on the ones they need, and turn off the unnecessary ones.
Setting the alarm to vibrate
After turning on the alarm, set its vibration. It’s there anyway, because vibration is the only signal that the bracelet uses to communicate with the user. There are no sound signals here. To do this, go to the Mi Fit application menu.
- At the bottom of the application, select the “Vibration” option.
- On the new page, click the “Add” cross.
- They create a “vibration pattern” by a series of long and short presses and touches on the smartphone screen, as if playing a melody on a keyboard instrument
- Save the result
- Enter the name of this drawing
- Press the “Save” button again
To evaluate your creation, check it by clicking on the “Vibrate device” button
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