Bluetooth Fitness Band €13.90 Delivered

AlanS181824 · 25-12-2014 1:18pm #1

First off a very Merry Christmas to everyone on BA!

I found something I think is interesting, it's a Bluetooth smart fitness band device.

I'm interested in it for step tracking but it seems to be able to notify you about incoming calls, probably other notifications too and can act as an alarm clock.

Not sure about the alarm clock aspect though as I'd be a heavy enough sleeper. It seems to connect over Bluetooth to an android device and then has an app for accessing its data.

Anyway for just shy of €14 delivered I said why not, looks grand and should work fine for step counting!

Link: Gearbest not allowed

Delivery as always will be about 3 weeks, hope some of you will find it of use.

Happy Christmas and all the best for 2015!

quilmore · 25-12-2014 9:53pm

interesting
may end up paying an extra fiver on ebay (feedback works better than with Chinese stores when if the product doesn't arrive they don't help as much as a shop with a negative in ebay)
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xiaomi-MiBand-Smart-Bracelet-Wristband-Android-Calls-Remind-Tracker-Bluetooth-BO-/291298731186?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43d2c1e4b2

AlanS181824 · 25-12-2014 9:56pm

On both sites you'd be covered by PayPal anyway and they're the ones who I believe does all the resolution should anything happen.

They're always grand to deal with though.

quilmore · 25-12-2014 11:13pm

had to request 3 refunds from dodgy chinesse sites in a few months and paypal (none was more than $20-30, one was less than a fiver) blocked me for buying anything more expensive than €20 for 2 months on all sites, not going through paypal anymore for claims, if I don't receive something after a month a negative feedback in ebay is usually enough for the seller to offer a full refund

AlanS181824 · 25-12-2014 11:19pm

quilmore wrote: »

had to request 3 refunds from dodgy chinesse sites in a few months and paypal (none was more than $20-30, one was less than a fiver) blocked me for buying anything more expensive than €20 for 2 months on all sites, not going through paypal anymore for claims, if I don't receive something after a month a negative feedback in ebay is usually enough for the seller to offer a full refund

Oh wow really? That's the first I've heard of them actually blocking future purchases!

GearBest, TMart, AliExpress, AliBaba, DHGate, the likes of those I can personally recommend as I've purchased off them many many times.

You just have to be careful with AliExpress due to the third party sellers.

Either way I think this is still a great little device to test!

quilmore · 25-12-2014 11:28pm

not blocked all together but limited to a small ammount at the time for a while
mind you, alibaba and aliexpress are kind of ebay, they're a portal for others to sell, so experiences may depend on the seller's quality

RossieMan · 25-12-2014 11:53pm

They obviously thought you were up to something fishy with all the refunds.

Ibetit · 26-12-2014 7:50am

Looks cool, and it's Xiaomi brand. Think I will get one in as my first gift for 2015 :P

BionicRasher · 26-12-2014 9:27pm

Looks like a great purchase to kick off the fitness regime for 2015.
Good reviews here and also some handy tips in the comments section

http://m.androidcentral.com/xiaomi-miband-review

AlanS181824 · 27-12-2014 12:30am

Didn't know it was XiaoMi!

Even better so!

Can't wait to give this a go and start my New Year's resolution....:pac:

mjp · 28-12-2014 6:30pm

Ordered this along with a number of other items(11 in total) from gearbest.com with free delivery to parcelmotel but wondering do people have any experience in getting goods from them. Want to know do they send deliveries in one batch or are they sent in seperate deliveries similar to amazon as don't fancy paying for 11 parcel motel deliveries @ €3.95 a time.

Emailed their customer service dept last week but no reply

28-12-2014 7:17pm

If there's customs fees due on the items then parcel motel won't accept delivery.

zweton · 28-12-2014 8:58pm

just ordered one there, hopefully its decent/delivered:) cheers op

racersedge · 28-12-2014 10:02pm

Going to take a punt on this. For 14 quid, well, not the end of the world if it doesn't work out. If it works out as half as good as the last thing I bought from Gearbest (the Landvo phone that I'd say half of Boards.ie Bargain Hunters jumped on) then I'll be a happy camper...

mytime · 28-12-2014 10:19pm

Is there much of a difference between this and http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Product/sony-smart-band-swr10/239146/4.42

RossieMan · 28-12-2014 11:25pm

just out of interest, has everyone who bought one got KitKat minimum. doesn't work on jellybean. only reason I'm not buying. would need a phone upgrade to use.

uck51js9zml2yt · 28-12-2014 11:28pm

RossieMan wrote: »

just out of interest, has everyone who bought one got KitKat minimum. doesn't work on jellybean. only reason I'm not buying. would need a phone upgrade to use.

I bought a fitness band for €14 and need to spend a few hundred to have a phone to make it work......you don't need an excuse to upgrade...honest:D

yabadabado · 28-12-2014 11:48pm

thanks OP ,just bought one.No big loss if its not great.For 14 quid its worth the gamble.

RossieMan · 28-12-2014 11:58pm

I know I don't need an excuse, just waiting for the jaiyu s3 to come into stock.

AlanS181824 · 29-12-2014 12:50am

yabadabado wrote: »

thanks OP ,just bought one.No big loss if its not great.For 14 quid its worth the gamble.

No problem! I'm eagerly awaiting mine.

New Year, new me and all that bs :pac:

zweton · 29-12-2014 1:09am

mytime wrote: »

Is there much of a difference between this and http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Product/sony-smart-band-swr10/239146/4.42

good point, i wonder! think everyone is taking a punt regardless:D

moleyv · 29-12-2014 1:17am

mytime wrote:

Is there much of a difference between this and

The Sony smart and that advertises itself as being compatible with certain HTC and Samsung devices ????

Way to sell the Sony brand :v

sector_000 · 29-12-2014 1:45am

Nice one OP. Just ordered one. Can't go much wrong with €14!

AlanS181824 · 29-12-2014 1:46am

sector_000 wrote: »

Nice one OP. Just ordered one. Can't go much wrong with €14!

That's my way of looking at it too, for €14 it isn't half bad!

LFC Murphy · 29-12-2014 12:35pm

RossieMan wrote: »

just out of interest, has everyone who bought one got KitKat minimum. doesn't work on jellybean. only reason I'm not buying. would need a phone upgrade to use.

Ya I have the RedMi Note and can't download the App so won't be buying.... I'd buy if Xiaomi roll out the Update as promised :rolleyes:

Aquos76 · 29-12-2014 12:58pm

Anyone know if this will work on iOS I searched the App Store and found this app

But in the description for the device on the website it says currently only works on android 4.4 and iOS app is coming.

小米手环 by Anhui Huami Information Technology Co., Ltd.
https://appsto.re/ie/n_Z83.i

BionicRasher · 29-12-2014 1:10pm

Aquos76 wrote: »

Anyone know if this will work on iOS I searched the App Store and found this app

But in the description for the device on the website it says currently only works on android 4.4 and iOS app is coming.

小米手环 by Anhui Huami Information Technology Co., Ltd.
https://appsto.re/ie/n_Z83.i

According to this article it looks like it will work on iOS
http://blog.nextbuying.com/ios-version-xiaomi-miband-arrived-apple-app-store.html#comments

zweton · 29-12-2014 1:52pm

would this work on the new nexus 9? its os is android lollipop.

mjp · 29-12-2014 1:57pm

Went and bought a more expensive band from same site as thought this was android only and not compatible with I phone. Above reviews seem to state differently

BionicRasher · 29-12-2014 2:04pm

zweton wrote: »

would this work on the new nexus 9? its os is android lollipop.

click the link in the post I submitted above as all the details are there

Trilla90 · 29-12-2014 4:42pm

How does this compare to the sony smartband posted in BA carphone warehouse are selling?

Aquos76 · 29-12-2014 11:34pm

I downloaded the app on ios, however, I can't seem to create an account, keeps telling me the image verification is wrong, despite it not been wrong.

Vego · 30-12-2014 11:37pm

For a few quid more the sony smartband is the only way to go ....nfc bluetooth and waterproof

31-12-2014 12:11am

The miband has bluetooth (of course) and is waterproof. Also it has a battery life of 30 days and there's a modified app knocking about that has lots of customisation options. One of which is the ability to enable notifications from any app.

31-12-2014 12:15am

Deleted User wrote: »

The miband has bluetooth (of course) and is waterproof. Also it has a battery life of 30 days and there's a modified app knocking about that has lots of customisation options. One of which is the ability to enable notifications from any app.

where can you get the modified app? what is the name of it?

31-12-2014 12:16am

This.

AND

Here!

BionicRasher · 31-12-2014 12:39am

Sony one not getting great reviews whereas this one is.
Stick a NFC sticker to the back of this and hey presto that's covered.!!

Gran Hermano · 31-12-2014 7:55pm

Mine arrived today (ordered from Banggood earlier this month).
You'll need to set up an account with Xiaomi before using, just a couple of verification steps to confirm details.
Two modified apps available:
Non lollipop version with notification support - works fine with one plus one.
Standard version no notifications but works with lollipop - works fine with nexus devices.

The non notification version of the app works with lollipop smart unlock. Once the band is paired to device you don't need to use pin/pattern to unlock screen.

Now if they can just release a lollipop version with support for notifications!
http://en.miui.com/thread-53761-1-1.html

02-01-2015 3:11pm

I ordered this from last week from an AliExpress seller who, slightly annoyingly, after paying told me that he was on holiday until Jan 5!!

Anyway I got impatient and picked up the Sony SWR10 that's €20 in CPW. I suppose I should cancel the order for the Mi Band...the only real difference I can see is the extra battery life that Mi Band claims....correct? I don't suppose anyone else out there has them both and can advise me?

adox · 08-01-2015 9:22pm

Aquos76 wrote: »

I downloaded the app on ios, however, I can't seem to create an account, keeps telling me the image verification is wrong, despite it not been wrong.

Did you ever get it working? The app still appears in the App Store but won't download for me. Says it's no longer available.

Aquos76 · 08-01-2015 9:44pm

adox wrote: »

Did you ever get it working? The app still appears in the App Store but won't download for me. Says it's no longer available.

Nope, never allowed me register, kept getting that error, just deleted it in the end

yabadabado · 12-01-2015 9:03pm

mine arrived today,didn't set it up yet but looks decent.

Shiraz 4.99 · 13-01-2015 4:21pm

Aquos76 wrote: »

Nope, never allowed me register, kept getting that error, just deleted it in the end

When you registered your mobile number you did use +353 & not 00353 ?

That's where many people are having difficulty.

Gran Hermano · 13-01-2015 4:54pm

Shiraz 4.99 wrote: »

When you registered your mobile number you did use +353 & not 00353 ?

That's where many people are having difficulty.

This +1. It defaults to wrong option. Manually change it.

I found it easier to create and verify the Xiaomi account in phone than on tablet. You'll need to verify both email and phone number.

adox · 13-01-2015 5:34pm

adox wrote: »

Did you ever get it working? The app still appears in the App Store but won't download for me. Says it's no longer available.

Should have said that I got the app to download the next day and registered no problem.

Went ahead and ordered the band and got email notification this morning that it had been posted. Now the wait for the arrival.:)

Will give a quick update about the IOS interface and compatibility when its arrived and had it a few days.

Alter-Ego · 13-01-2015 6:55pm

Does anybody know if this supports changing track on spotify? I know the Sony one does, but will go for this instead if it can skip tracks in spotify.

AlanS181824 · 13-01-2015 11:22pm

Alter-Ego wrote: »

Does anybody know if this supports changing track on spotify? I know the Sony one does, but will go for this instead if it can skip tracks in spotify.

Wish I could check for ya but I'm still waiting on mine!

Maybe someone who has it can have a look?

yabadabado · 14-01-2015 12:25am

Alter-Ego wrote: »

Does anybody know if this supports changing track on spotify? I know the Sony one does, but will go for this instead if it can skip tracks in spotify.

Maybe I'm missing something but I don't see how it could as there's no controls and no display.

Gran Hermano · 14-01-2015 7:03am

Alter-Ego wrote: »

Does anybody know if this supports changing track on spotify? I know the Sony one does, but will go for this instead if it can skip tracks in spotify.

yabadabado wrote: »

Maybe I'm missing something but I don't see how it could as there's no controls and no display.

No not possible to control playlists. As mentioned it does not have the feature/hardware.

LFC Murphy · 14-01-2015 10:48am

Is there anyway to get my RedMi Note (Jellybean) to work this????

Alter-Ego · 14-01-2015 11:23am

yabadabado wrote: »

Maybe I'm missing something but I don't see how it could as there's no controls and no display.

The Sony SWR10 band is much the same and can be used to control spotify. Tap once to start music, tap twice to skip track.

Bluetooth Fitness Band €13.90 Delivered

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