Xiaomi Amazfit Bip Smart Watch Review

The era of wearable gadgets began long before the start of massive sales of Apple Watch. Many companies specializing in the production of smartphones, have thought about adding to their technology, which would simplify the interaction of man and computer, while raising it to a new level. So, many corporations produced fitness trackers, smart bracelets, etc. Smart watches are the next step in the evolutionary spiral, a sensible step forward, making the management of gadgets even more intuitive and interesting. Xiaomi Amazfit Bip watches are an excellent example of the successful development of this technology.

Appearance

Amazfit Bip review should start with appearance. Ergonomics - that's what comes to mind when looking at a simple and elegant at the same time smart watch case. If desired, fans of the Apple brand will be able to find analogies to the well-known and popular Apple Watch, but the similarity in this context has only benefited. Designers followed the spirit rather than the letter, borrowing rectangular body with slightly rounded edges. The control button is only one, and it is, by tradition, on the right. In the lower corner of the display you can see branded engraving.

A separate item would like to note the screen. The presence of an oleophobic coating greatly simplifies the use of the device, fingers do not slip on it and do not leave greasy spots and stains. This was done in order to use the clock could even be on the go.

The strap may stretch slightly. Rubber fits tightly to the arm due to its porous structure. Of course, the material is hypoallergenic. True, in hot weather, the hand under the strap can sweat. The maximum length of the strap is 19.5 cm - it is worth considering this before purchasing. Thanks to a plastic buckle, the strap fits tightly around the wrist and does notshifts even under heavy load. However, if the branded bracelet for some reason does not fit, it can easily can be replaced by any other - this is a significant advantage.

Display

Smart watches Xiaomi Amazfit Bip are equipped with high-quality functional screen. The principle of operation is somewhat similar to the technology used in electronic readers (readers) working on E-Ink. The clock display has brightness settings, only five options. Also present the ability to switch from color to monochrome. Given that the screen itself is rather small, Xiaomi smart watches understand the simplest swipes. Physical screen dimensions: 1.28 inches with a resolution of 320x320p.

Thanks to the work of the reflective matrix, an acceptable level of color rendition is achieved. The inscriptions are perfectly readable both day and night, indoors and outdoors. However, the brightness settings can always be adjusted to current needs and requirements by choosing a compromise between performance and battery life.

Screen is protected by technology Gorilla Glass third version - this means that you can count on protection from minor scratches and rubbing, but it will not protect you from serious blows.The watches are not shockproof, although in everyday use they keep a neat appearance for quite a long time. Due to the special coating on the glass surface does not remain stains and prints.

On a note! Out of the box there are 9 options for the type of dial, the user is given the opportunity to choose any one you like.

Battery

Smart watch Xiaomi Amazfit Bip is equipped with a fairly average battery of 190 mAh. According to the manufacturer, this is enough for four full months in standby mode or 45 days with an average load. User reviews show a different picture. Most of the owners of the gadget claim that the device works no more than ten days, but if you do not use the "voracious" applications, then you can hang out and up to three weeks. The result is not revolutionary, but not the worst. At least the user will not be tied to the outlet.

If you use the device only as a normal watch, without being tied to a smartphone, then it is possible to achieve maximum performance. Another thing is that without synchronization, most convenient functions, such as tracking of missed calls, downloading data to the cloud and to the phone, etc., will not be available.

Communication module

The clock has built-in GPS / GLONASS. This is very convenient, especially considering that the presence of the module had no effect on the size of the device. Thanks to the proprietary application, the watch can track user activity: walking, running, walking, cycling, etc. After the end of the workout, all data can be uploaded to a smartphone for compiling a diary and subsequent analysis. A convenient feature for those who are not used to taking a smartphone for a walk or a workout.

Activity tracking is carried out through two systems - GPS / GLONASS, which can significantly improve the quality of object positioning. The tracker behaves predictably and clearly, it works without failures and freezes.

Xiaomi did not raise the price of a device with a tracker, although most competitors ask for 5-10 dollars more for a watch with a similar function. A competent implementation of GPS is another weighty argument in favor of acquiring this device.

Protection level

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip Watch IP68 protected. Again, this is not the highest class of protection, but often for ordinary smart watches, more is not required. Protection from dust and moisture is enough for most situations in which the average user of a gadget can be. If you believe the loud statements of the developer, then the considered model of smart watches can withstand a dive of 50 meters. In this case, the duration of stay under water is about half an hour. It sounds very tempting, but in fact you should not check these characteristics: after all, the watch is created primarily for work on the surface. This option is present rather for reinsurance, for example, if the user accidentally dropped the device in water.

Some owners of the device calmly wash the dishes in it, take a shower or even swim in the pool. In some tests, the device is placed in an aquarium filled with water. After half an hour, smart watches are taken out of the water, and they function perfectly.

Functional

Watches Xiaomi Bip have a number of built-in features.

1. Active tracking thanks to ultra-precise determination of the position of the object.
2. Dual positioning system.
3. Counting the distance traveled and the number of steps.
   
4. Counting calories burned.
5. Measurement of heart rate and pulse rate.
6. Preservation routes walk (travel).
7. Receive incoming messages from a phone that is synchronized with the device.Notification of missed calls, messages and activity of other applications.
   
8. Sleep sensor that monitors its phase activity and quality.
9. Interactive alarm clock.
10. Built-in reminder to do a little warm-up.
11. Offline recording of each workout without the need to take a smartphone with you. All the necessary information is easily downloaded to the media using the appropriate application.

Add to this also four sport modesIn which the presented gadget can work:

• jogging on the street;
• running on a treadmill;
• step;
• bicycle riding.

For other types of activity there is no individual mode, but the system will conduct calculations based on the indicators of the organism as a whole. For active tracking there will be synchronization needed. In addition, viewing data after workouts is much more convenient from the smartphone screen. Do not forget that in this case, the clock acts, rather, as an auxiliary interface, rather than as an independent device.

Synchronization with the smartphone and work offline

In order to use all the capabilities of a smart watch, it will be necessary to synchronize it with a smartphone. To do this, you need a device that has an Android OS with a version not lower than 4.2. Most synchronization occurs through the Mi Fit application. After the presented options for configuring the gadget, the user will be prompted to select a language (if Russification is set).

It should be noted that Russification may not be necessary to work with the mentioned application, its interface is as simple and clear as possible. Work with Mi Fit will not cause difficulties even for those who have never dealt with smart watches.

After installing the application, you must connect the device. Here, a lot depends on which graphical shell is installed on the smartphone. Most often, the tree of items looks like this: menu / user profile / device search. The designations may vary, but the essence remains the same: it is necessary that the smartphone finds the gadget for further synchronization. If the device appears in the list of detected devices, it is enough to click the “synchronize” button to start the process. If everything went without errors, the user will see something like the following inscription: "Your Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip was defined as a Chaohu bracelet." After that, the smartphone and the clock can be used in conjunction.

However, a smart watch can be use without a phone. This is a kind of lite version of the functions of the application. Some options will not be available, but the largest and most useful part of them is always at hand. It is important to remember that even if there is no phone nearby, the watch constantly performs the following functions:

• display local time;
• activate the alarm function;
• calculate daily activity (steps, pulse rate, etc.);
• can turn on and off the functions of a stopwatch and timer on demand, or according to the algorithm originally set.

Important! Without binding to the smartphone, the battery will last for a long time, because in this mode it will be spent much less. Most of the charge is spent on keeping in touch with the phone. If you believe the reviews, the offline smart watch can work up to three weeks.

Firmware versions

Xiaomi smart watches have two versions.

1. Chinese Market Version. It has built-in support for only Chinese dialects. Working with her without knowledge of languages ​​will be extremely difficult. However, the differences did not affect the hardware at all, it is absolutely identical to the global version. This firmware may not work properly in European countries.
2. Global version works steadily in most countries of the world. The choice of language in the Amazfit Bip watch is possible only in this version. It costs a little more expensive (an average of $ 10), but it allows you to use the clock in Russian, you just have to change the language. However, for the Russification will have to install the appropriate firmware, since initially the global version is equipped only with the English interface. For most users, this particular version of the device will do.

Display Setting

By default, the device will have a standard interface. But what if the picture is tired? In addition, the preset mode is not informative, not enough information is displayed on the main screen. Most often it is the local time, pulse and activity on the tracker (the number of steps completed). If you change certain parameters in the settings, you can also display the weather widget indicators on the main screen. In addition, by changing the screen, you can get a more complete amount of data. At work in black and white the screen shows information divided by sector:

• days of the week in the form of a picture or in the form of letters;
• the current date is first the month, then the day;
• the current time is European (24) or American (12) date display option;
• activity indicator - the number of steps per day;
• battery level

To learn more, you need to use your smartphone by running the corresponding application on it. The firmware has ten options for the type of dial. To download other skins or to create your own, you need to use a smartphone, having previously synchronized it with the gadget, as well as access to the Internet. The algorithm of actions is the following.

1. Need to run Mi Fit app and wait for synchronization with the device. After completing the connection, you need to log in to your profile. At the top of the screen will be the item "customize themes". It is here that there are ten variants of the dial, which was mentioned initially.
2. Then you will need to download application called Amazfit Watch Faces. It is available in the app store. After installing the program it should go. The application starts automatically downloading a file that has the .bin extension, which was recently installed in the device.
3. Then you can use the proposed catalog (it will be presented with a set of flags).In the catalog you can select and download any skin on the watch.
4. The last action you need to take to complete the configuration is to exit the program and run Mi Fit again. The page is updated. We select the dial, which was installed initially, before. Next, click the "synchronize" button. The watch will show exactly the skin of the dial, which was downloaded from the Watch Faces catalog.

This completes the screen setup. If you have any difficulties, you can watch the video instructions, they are available on the official website of the manufacturer or are easily found on the Internet.

Conclusion

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip is a great example of what a smart watch should be. This is an inexpensive gadget that combines the functions of a fitness tracker and electronic clock. High-quality hardware component is combined with a pleasant, recognizable design and reasonable price - from 3799 rubles depending on the retailer. If there is a need to buy productive and modern smart watches, the device from the brand "Xiaomi" is one of the first candidates for consideration.