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Bluetooth Fitness Band €13.90 Delivered

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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    The packaging is ridiculously larger than it needs to be.
    Strange because xiaomi are normally very apple like in packaging.

    I've also picked up their piston earphones and several power packs.
    All well worth buying just take care buying only from reputable sources as plenty of fakes around.

    The amount of fakes are mad alright, I've an Anker battery and a 20,000mAh that I can't remember the name of!

    I might have posted a thread here about it.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Anyone else finding the band on this to be a bit too small?

    I know I've chunky wrists but I've it as loose as it can go and it still feels tight on me!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,820 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    Mine was 'On Route to Customer' but is now showing the following
    Fri Jan 16 2015 - 09:51 Shipment at customs

    What do I need to do to see the status now and how do I get the parcel from customs?

    (BTW - I purchased 2 MiBands - one for me and one for my missus. Total cost was €32.76)
    School boy error. Two separate orders would have saved you the customs delay/charge.

    Sent an email to customs with proof of payment etc and advised them that one was for me and one for the missus as a gift. They very kindly replied 30 mins later to say the package is on the way to me now and that there will be no additional charges:D


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Maddux Shaggy Cowhide


    You silver tongued devil!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭munsterbear


    Still awaiting mine... Any day now.

    Do you need to have the phone with you at all times for it to record or does it upload whenever you are close to phone? Sorry if that's a stupid question.


  • Posts: 18,962 [Deleted User]


    Still awaiting mine... Any day now.

    Do you need to have the phone with you at all times for it to record or does it upload whenever you are close to phone? Sorry if that's a stupid question.

    it records without the phone, on the device itself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭sector_000


    glasso wrote: »
    it records without the phone, on the device itself.

    ... and uploads to your phone when you open up the app


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭munsterbear


    Pure lovely. Thanks folks.

    I've installed the notifications app and all. Just need the band now.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Still awaiting mine... Any day now.

    Do you need to have the phone with you at all times for it to record or does it upload whenever you are close to phone? Sorry if that's a stupid question.

    It has a memory of 7 days.


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Mine came with just over 50% battery and charged 331 days ago!

    Curious as to what everyone else's was?

    I charged it to 100% though.


  • Registered Users Posts: 357 ✭✭DanC90


    Does anyone know if this will work with the Google Fit app?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,558 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    Mine came with just over 50% battery and charged 331 days ago!

    Curious as to what everyone else's was?

    I charged it to 100% though.

    no idea what mine came with but its on 84% now and charged 8 days ago.


  • Posts: 18,962 [Deleted User]


    can anyone who got it delivered from Gearbest tell me how long (days) it took to move from the "Departed Sort Facility to IRELAND" to the next stage in the delivery process?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭cgc5483


    Pure lovely. Thanks folks.

    I've installed the notifications app and all. Just need the band now.

    Do you know if you need root access for that version. installed it but option for me under security to add the notifications access


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    No need to root the phone.

    My band said I was asleep last night even though I was looking at TV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭gerryk


    DanC90 wrote: »
    Does anyone know if this will work with the Google Fit app?

    Not yet, but there are a few devs hacking away to make stuff like this happen.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    My band said I was asleep last night even though I was looking at TV.

    Took mine off to get into the shower last night, apparently I had a quick cat nap according to the Mi Band!

    Best leave it on in future.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭PowerHouseDan


    Mine has been fairly solid for almost a week now, sleep times seems fairly spot on can't comment on deep sleep and light sleep obviously. The step seem to work fairly well comparing it to my Google fit they seem bang on. Notifications work perfectly. Only thing which only works when it wants to when raising hand up like reading time to let you know your daily process isent reliable but doesn't bother me.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭Andrea B.


    Anyone know a similar spec which might work with Lumia Windows?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Raising your hand/wrist to view progress on the band is a somewhat tricky operation. I'll admit it takes several attempts to work for me.

    Firstly, in app settings you have selected whether you wear on left or right wrist. When putting on wrist there are to ways to strap on (similar to how you could in theory west any watch upside down, try both).

    To activate requires you to start with your hand at your hip. Raise upwards and towards your face, twisting your wrist. For me a somewhat over dramatic gesture works. It took me several goes to discover the technique. Once you find technique it becomes easier to repeat.

    Anyhow it's no issue as you can quickly check progress on app and you can also set notification for hitting goal.

    Sleep tracking works great. I've insomnia and am up several times most nights. Sometimes if I manually sync between sleeps during the night I'll find the next day it may loose one sleep period. Works fine majority of nights and tracks all.

    I'm finding having the alarm gently wake you by notificatiob, even waking earlier to endure it wakes you in light sleep, works really well. I use in conjunction with a daylight alarm clock and find morning alarms much less intrusive and a shock awakening.


    Battery now at 51%. Last charged New Years eve. Not bad for 22-23 days. (Heavier usage of alarms and notifications by me over last week).


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Gran can you do a little step by step to get the hand gesture working?

    No matter what I try it never works! I've looked up so many websites and none of them work!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭PowerHouseDan


    Gran can you do a little step by step to get the hand gesture working?

    No matter what I try it never works! I've looked up so many websites and none of them work!

    I've mine down to a T now. Make sure your hand is by your side. Same motion as it your reading the time on watch just do it. However I usually in a slow motion leave the turning of the wrist part until the last minute.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭sector_000


    glasso wrote: »
    can anyone who got it delivered from Gearbest tell me how long (days) it took to move from the "Departed Sort Facility to IRELAND" to the next stage in the delivery process?

    I can't find where that order tracking page used to be. Maybe they have changed the tracking format.

    Anyways... I ordered on Dec 29... and just received one today :D
    I actually ordered 2 separately same day... 2nd one yet to arrive.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭sector_000


    It comes in an unusually large box (10cm x 10cm x 7cm)....like the size you'd expect to get for a full blown watch from a jewellers. Doesn't fit thru a regular letter box.


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  • Posts: 18,962 [Deleted User]


    Finally arrived.
    Ordered 27th Dec
    Shipped 7th Jan
    Arrived 26th Jan

    very poor processing and shipping, (get a lot better service from other China sites).


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭nc19


    Don't have this exact one but got one similar priced. Doesn't count the steps accurately.


  • Posts: 18,962 [Deleted User]


    in fairness, it's not a bad device for the money and has 1 month battery life and some level of waterproofing, which is a lot better than others. looks not so bad on the wrist either (black version with the silver actual device is not bad).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 542 ✭✭✭racersedge


    glasso wrote: »
    Finally arrived.
    Ordered 27th Dec
    Shipped 7th Jan
    Arrived 26th Jan

    very poor processing and shipping, (get a lot better service from other China sites).

    Thanks for that update... ordered my own on 29th, was classed as 'shipped' on the 31st. (Of course, whether it was actually done by then is another thing. Went with the free shipping so that Swiss post tracker is pretty useless beyond one site that someone posted earlier to track it with. Bit of luck, since you ordered yours on the 27th, fingers crossed it will arrive later this week... hopefully.


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Maddux Shaggy Cowhide


    I ordered mine from the top seller of them on AliExpress. Got it in 8 days along with the blue official strap but it cost me €24. Basically you guys are getting it cheaper for a reason i.e a much longer wait.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 921 ✭✭✭hdl


    I ordered mine on Jan 11th, was shipped by NL post on 13th, and it arrived just a few mins ago, even though the tracking page is still showing absolutely no tracking information! I'm off to set it up now, I'm using iOS, so I'll see how it goes...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 453 ✭✭Mandzhalas


    O have ordered mine on 1st of January. It was shipped with NL post option on 12th. Still haven't received it and tracking code does not work...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    I ordered mine from the top seller of them on AliExpress. Got it in 8 days along with the blue official strap but it cost me €24. Basically you guys are getting it cheaper for a reason i.e a much longer wait.
    Why do people feel the need to point out there will be a long wait for these?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,591 ✭✭✭brevity


    14-Jan-2015 01:40 PM Departed Warehouse to Sort Facility.
    14-Jan-2015 05:23 PM Shipment picked up.
    15-Jan-2015 01:40 PM Departed Sort Facility to IRELAND

    *Pokes screen*

    Hurry uuuuuuup!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭zweton


    02-Jan-2015 05:55 PM Departed Warehouse to Sort Facility.
    02-Jan-2015 09:38 PM Shipment picked up.
    03-Jan-2015 05:55 PM Departed Sort Facility to IRELAND

    Any day now!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭zweton


    woohoo, arrived earlier.:) now to see if its any good.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    zweton wrote: »
    woohoo, arrived earlier.:) now to see if its any good.

    Was at the gym today and I'm actually pretty shocked by its accuracy, bang on

    Great little device!


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Maddux Shaggy Cowhide


    It says you spent most of your time eyeing up the ladies? :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭zweton


    Was at the gym today and I'm actually pretty shocked by its accuracy, bang on

    Great little device!

    How do i set it up:D Theres an app to download right?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    zweton wrote: »
    How do i set it up:D Theres an app to download right?

    Go on the PlayStore and search MiBand, the app will show up, if you've an iPhone do the same.

    Register an account, enter a phone number and a password basically and turn on Bluetooth.

    Follow the rest of the steps and that's it really!

    Grand little thing really!


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    It says you spent most of your time eyeing up the ladies? :D

    10 minutes, weight lifting.

    30 minutes, eying up girlies.

    Seems accurate alright!:pac:


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Maddux Shaggy Cowhide


    I'm a bit lazy and have only just set mine up. Of course the first thing I noticed was the Miband is half the size of the Sony which is a very good thing when you're wearing it constantly.

    Probably more to do with average wrist size of it's intended demographic than anything but still....


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    I'm a bit lazy and have only just set mine up. Of course the first thing I noticed was the Miband is half the size of the Sony which is a very good thing when you're wearing it constantly.

    Probably more to do with average wrist size of it's intended demographic than anything but still....

    Hard to say it without coming off a bit... Eh but...

    It's made for Asian wrists which are a lot smaller than your typical Irish wrist.

    I have it on the first one and it's still a bit tight but for under €15 I can't complain!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭zweton


    better charge her up! how long does it take roughly for full charge.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    zweton wrote: »
    better charge her up! how long does it take roughly for full charge.

    Not long at all, mine came and it said last charged 331 days ago!

    Battery lasts about a month on these guys.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    milky88 wrote: »
    A cheap band for iOS devices would b nice

    MiBand works fine with IOS!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,321 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    milky88 wrote: »
    A cheap band for iOS devices would b nice
    This works on iOS no?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    gmisk wrote: »
    This works on iOS no?

    Yep! Works perfect.


  • Posts: 18,962 [Deleted User]


    have to say that the most interesting part for me is the sleep tracking - interesting to see how much sleep you actually get in a week. I do a fair bit of sport so the pedometer aspect is not that interesting for me. also, the vibrate alarm is pretty cool. haven't really seen a big need for the notifications aspect either.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 434 ✭✭Mr Jinx


    Finally arrived!!!


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