Why does Xiaomi Mi Band 5 keep disconnecting from my phone?

About magnetic charging

Magnetic charging first appeared in Mi Bend 5. This became one of the main innovations. To charge previous generations of Xiaomi bracelets, you had to remove the capsule from the strap and insert it into a special holder.

Mi Band 6 also received magnetic charging . The principle of operation is the same as in the previous version. One part of the charger must be attached to the back of the capsule, the second must be connected to a power source. It will not be possible to connect the charger incorrectly, since then the polarities on the contacts will not match.

Advantages and disadvantages of magnetic charging

The main advantage of magnetic charging is ease of use . A few movements and the bracelet is already charging. This is much more convenient and faster than taking the capsule out of the strap. The magnets are immediately attracted to each other. The charger is compact and lightweight + looks stylish. The Mi Band 6 has a long charging cable: it’s convenient to charge the bracelet.

One of the disadvantages is the unreliable connection . If you hook the tracker with your hand, the charger may immediately disconnect. Because of this, it is easy to lose it. Also, the surface of the charger quickly becomes dirty.

Charging the tracker

Statistics say that one full charge of the bracelet is enough for it to work uninterruptedly for 1 month - as you can see, the device discharges very slowly. If it is synchronized with a smartphone quite often, and you regularly use the active mode while increasing the amount of physical activity, the tracker will discharge faster by several days. However, this is not critical, given that a full charge is achieved in approximately 2 hours.

It’s easy to charge the Mi Band tracker:

• Remove the tracker capsule from the strap;
• Insert the capsule into the charger with the contacts facing inward and secure tightly;
• Connect the charging cable to a power outlet via the charging base or to a USB port on your computer.

After a few seconds, the gadget should turn on and start blinking - this action means that the process of replenishing energy has begun. If the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 does not charge, this means that the problem is serious, since it is impossible to reflash the bracelet or replace the battery in this device. What to do in this case?

Correct charging of Xiaomi Mi Band 6

Now let's talk about properly charging the Mi Smart Band 6. The process is simple, but there are some nuances.

Immediately after purchase

Usually a fitness tracker arrives in a discharged state, especially if you ordered it from Chinese online stores. Therefore, the first thing you need to do after purchasing a wearable device is to connect it to the mains. Remove the protective film from the contacts and connect the charger to the capsule using magnets. We connect the USB-A port to a computer or power bank.

You can understand that the Mi Band is charging by the corresponding animation. When charging is complete, you will see the number 100 on the watch screen. The bracelet cannot be used while recharging.

It is recommended to charge the gadget to 100% . When synchronized with your phone, updates and downloads of other important materials will begin. This greatly drains the gadget. Once the Mi Band is fully charged, check out the article in which we talked in detail about connection and initial setup.

Subsequent times

Then Mi Band 6 charges in the same way as the first time. The only important point is that the wearable device should not be allowed to discharge to 0%. Otherwise, the tracker may go into a deep discharge, from which it will not be possible to recover it at home. Put the gadget on charge if there are 17–15% . The bracelet will automatically vibrate when the battery is low.

You can charge the device either up to 100 percent or up to 80–90. But, given that the battery capacity is quite small and under heavy load the sixth Bend is discharged in 5-6 days, a full charge is recommended so that you do not have to repeat the recharging procedure often.

Features of the Mi Band 2 bracelet

The tracker has many options. The main function of a fitness bracelet is to accurately and discreetly collect data on physical activity.

Mi Band 2 can:

• count the number of steps, distinguishing them from other types of activity, and calculate the distance traveled;
• show how many calories were burned during the walk;
• determine the phases of slow and fast sleep;
• wake up with vibration on your hand at a set time;
• count pulse;
• display notifications from your phone;
• show date and time;
• signal low activity or too high heart rate.

The bracelet's pedometer accuracy is higher than that of mobile applications. If the user cannot find time for the fitness room, the tracker will indirectly help burn calories: on Mi Band 2 you can set a daily goal to take a certain number of steps every day.

The bracelet also works as a smart watch. From it you can see an incoming call or text message.

Heart rate measurements can be taken one-time or you can set an interval at which the bracelet will count heart beats. All data is saved in the application. The user can find out when he moves the most, sleeps better, and is less nervous. Heart rate indicators are important for athletes - training must be carried out in a strict heart rate range. The bracelet can vibrate when the heart rate is exceeded.

What is the best way to charge?

Many people are interested in what current to charge small “smart” equipment. the USB connector of a laptop or desktop computer is ideal . The manufacturer recommends the same charging option. Regular 220-volt outlets are too powerful for fitness bracelets. The device will not burn out, but such charging will have a detrimental effect on the battery.

Important information! If you still decide to charge the tracker from a power outlet, do not use adapters with fast charging. They are very powerful and are only suitable for specific smartphone models.

You can also power the Mi Band 6 from a power bank. Ideally, the power bank will have a low-current charging function. This option is specifically designed for charging fitness bracelets, smart watches and wireless headphones.

Charging the bracelet

In the basic package, the package with the Mi Band 2 bracelet contains:

1. The bracelet strap is made of high-quality soft material, pleasant to the touch.
2. A tracker inserted into a special groove on the strap. There it is tightly fixed and the risk of it falling out is minimal.
3. The “charging” itself is a cable with a USB plug on one side and a compartment for inserting a tracker on the other.

It’s worth saying right away that the three LEDs (for version 1s, version 2 has a display screen) available on the tracker perform a variety of functions, but as for the charge of the device, they are the ones that indicate its level. One LED on - 30%, two - 60%, three - 100%. This display system greatly simplifies the life of the device owner.

Statistics show that one charging procedure is enough for the bracelet to work for about 1 month. A large number of its synchronizations with a smartphone and intensive use of the active mode during excessive physical exertion can cause faster discharge. Such figures seem disproportionate when you consider how long it takes to charge the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 - about 2 hours.

Charging the device is quite simple:

1. You need to remove the tracker from the compartment on the strap.
2. Then you need to turn the contacts inside the compartment on the USB charging cable and insert it, fixing it tightly.
3. The cable is connected to a free USB port on the computer or to a power outlet via a special adapter.

How long does Mi Band 6 charge?

Let's find out how long it takes to charge the Mi Band 6. If we are talking about a full charge from 0 to 100%, it will take about 2 hours (using a laptop port). This time can be reduced to 1.5–1 hour if you only want to power the gadget halfway. View the current charge percentage on the bracelet screen. This information is not displayed in the Mi Fit app: it simply indicates that the tracker is charging or is already charged.

Now you know how long it takes to charge the Xiaomi fitness bracelet. Let's move on to other important points.

How long does the Mi Band charge?

To detect a problem with autonomy, you need to know how long the Mi Band holds a charge in good or new condition:

• • Maximum - up to 45 days (pedometer and watch only);
• • Minimum - 7-10 days (full use);
• • On average - 10-15 days (active measurements, Bluetooth, frequent notifications).

Also, to identify the problem, it is important to know that the Mi Band charges in 1.5-2.5 hours from a 1A source.

Bracelet battery life

The next question that arises among users is how long the Mi Band 6 charge lasts. The battery capacity is the same as that of the fifth Band - 125 mAh . But the screen has become one and a half times larger, and additional functions have appeared. Because of this, the sixth fitness tracker cannot boast of good autonomy.

According to the manufacturer, the gadget works for up to 14 days. Unfortunately, in real life, the tracker runs out of charge in 5–7 days if you regularly measure your heart rate, monitor your sleep quality, and receive notifications from your smartphone. At maximum load, the indicator generally drops to 3–4 days. This is a significant disadvantage of Mi Band 6, because previous versions could work for two weeks or even more.

How to extend your battery life

It should be remembered that only a specialist can replace the Mi Band 2 battery, and even then not in every case. Therefore, immediate efforts should be made to maximize the life of the built-in battery. There is one simple but effective recommendation for this.

Charging for Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is required when the battery is discharged to 30%, but you should not charge above 80% - in this case, the battery will work reliably for several years even with active use of the smart gadget.

But there are often cases when, immediately after purchase, a fairly common problem arises - the tracker is not fully charged. Let's look at how to fix this below.

To prolong the life of your battery, it is important to charge it properly.

How to increase the autonomy of Mi Bend 6

Follow the recommendations below to extend your bracelet's battery life.

1. Open Mi Fit and go to the section "Health Monitoring". Turn off the following features: Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring, Activity Monitoring, Sleep Monitoring Assistant, Nighttime Breath Monitoring, and 24/7 Blood Pressure (Stress) Monitoring. These options consume a lot of battery.

2. Turn off unnecessary alerts, such as workout reminders and goal notifications. You can only leave incoming SMS, calls and notifications from instant messengers.
3. Disable bracelet detection. This is also done in the settings via Mi Fit.

4. Reduce screen brightness. Indoors, use level 3–4. To adjust the brightness, go to the settings on the watch screen.
5. Set the dial to dark. Colorful watch faces, especially animated ones, quickly drain the tracker.
6. You can also turn off the weather if you are not viewing the report on the bracelet. Go to the fitness tracker settings and open “Application Settings” - “Weather”. Uncheck "Enable weather alerts."

7. Turn on sensors only when necessary. The charge percentage will go away very quickly if you measure your pulse, blood oxygen saturation and stress level every two hours.
8. If you do not use the tracker for a certain time, then disconnect it from your smartphone. To do this, simply turn off Bluetooth or GPS on your mobile device.
9. Try to set only one alarm. The more vibration signals, the more intense the discharge of the bracelet.
10. Reduce the vibration duration. In Mi Fit, you can set a custom vibration response pattern for all types of alerts.

What to do if Mi Band 6 does not charge

Sometimes the user encounters an unpleasant situation - the fitness tracker does not charge, although it is connected to a power source. We will determine the causes of the problem and methods to eliminate it.

• The contacts have oxidized . This can happen after moisture gets in. Moisten a cloth with alcohol and carefully wipe the capsule and charger.
• Broken wire . The cable may have broken in one or more places due to improper use. There is only one way out - buy a new charger.
• Deep discharge . If the gadget is discharged to 0%, it may take a long time to recharge it. Connect the wearable device to a power source and wait about an hour. Perhaps the tracker will come out of a deep discharge, and a charging animation will appear on the screen.
• Breakdown . After serious mechanical damage (for example, a fall from a great height), the bracelet may stop working and charging. Only a master can cope with such a breakdown. Therefore, contact the service center as soon as possible. There is a chance of free repairs under warranty.
• Non-working display . If the screen is broken, then you will not see the charging animation. You can distinguish a complete breakdown from a non-working screen as follows: if the smartphone sees the bracelet, then the reason is in the display. The application does not find the tracker - then you should suspect a serious breakdown.