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Xiaomi’s Mi Fit app is now known as Zepp Life on the Play Store

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:52:26 +0000

The Mi Fit application which provides useful support for Xiaomi’s ecosystem of smart bands and smartwatches is now called the Zepp Life app. This is as a result of the name change that was done by Xiaomi of all products with the Mi pseudonym to transit to another name.

The Zepp pseudonym itself is coming from Amazfit which has now changed its name to Zepp. It is an arm of the Xiaomi brand, specifically the Huami sub-brand. The Amazfit lineup of smartwatches and smart bands were sold as Xiaomi Amazfit, pointing to their Xiaomi origin.

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The Mi Fit application which supports the smartwatches and smart bands under the Mi banner will now bear the Zepp Life title while still providing app support for the Mi products already in circulation. The app interface remains the same, while the app name and logo are the main things that have changed in the app. The Mi Fit app will change to the Zepp Life app after a single update. The latest Mi Fit application is version 5.6.0 and this will be upgraded to Zepp Life version 6.0.0. The changes are bound to be gradual until the full transition is achieved – albeit after a few more updates. The next Mi Band 7 series is expected to run the Zepp OS which is compatible with the app.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 users can now reply to text messages

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 19 May 2021 07:25:03 +0000

Mi Band 6 aka Mi Smart Band 6 is the latest fitness tracker from Xiaomi. The company announced it in late March. Since then, the wearable has made its way to multiple markets. In fact, the firm managed to ship over a million units within a month from its availability. Now, almost two months after its announcement, the device is receiving a new firmware update with a much-awaited feature.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6

Soon after its release, the Mi Band 6 got a firmware update for features related to sleep tracking. Now, Xiaomi is rolling out another update for this wearable, which bumps up the firmware version to 1.0.1.32.

The latest firmware update for the Mi Band 6 (Mi Smart Band 6) arrives with Mi Fit v5.1.0 (companion app). Hence, in order to install the new firmware, users will have to update the Mi Fit app from the Google Play Store, GetApps, Mi App Store, or Apple App Store.

According to the official changelog, the new update adds support for text message replies. Hence, the Mi Band 6 becomes the first-ever fitness tracker from Xiaomi to let users reply to text messages.

We are not sure how this feature works as we don’t have access to a Mi Band 6 right now. But it looks like this feature is limited to China and users will be able to only send pre-defined replies to incoming text messages and calls. Anyway, what we know is that this feature only works on Mi Band 6 paired with Android smartphones.

The latest firmware update also brings pomodoro function, increased pace goal setting for outdoor running, support for new transit passes (Greentown Pass, Ganzhou Pass, Shaoxing Pass), and bug fixes.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 Firmware Version 1.0.1.32 Official Changelog (Translated from Chinese)

Added Pomodoro function
Increase pace goal setting for outdoor running
Android phones support incoming call and text message reply
Public transportation card: Newly added support for Greentown Pass (Transportation Union), Ganzhou Pass, and Shaoxing Pass
Bug Fixes

If you are using a Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 global variant, then do let us know the changes the new firmware update brings in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 gets the sleep breathing quality feature via a new update

Balaji S — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:48:05 +0000

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 is available in several regions including its home country China. Now, it is getting a new OTA update that enables a key feature on the fitness tracker.

As reported by Tizenhelp, a new OTA update for Xiaomi‘s new fitness tracker is arriving on the Mi Fit App for users of India and China. This adds the sleep breathing quality feature on the Xiaomi Mi Band 6. If you don’t know, the device supports features like sleep tracking with REM and sleep breathing quality.

Back at the launch, Xiaomi talked about this feature on the Mi Band 6 and said that it monitors your breathing quality while you are asleep. Speaking of which, it also has sleep tracking with REM & non-REM options.

REM sleep is basically sleep occurring at intervals during the night and is characterized by rapid eye movements, more dreaming, faster pulse, breathing, and body movements. If you are too much into your work and your stress level shoots up, you might experience an improper sleep cycle at times.

REM sleep tracking, when combined with the sleep breathing quality, can help you figure out how frequently are you experiencing the discomfort. Anyway, to update the Mi Band 6, ensure that the Mi Fit App is on version 5.0.0.

These aren’t the main feature available on the Mi Band 6. It has more than 130+ watch faces(China), 60+ watch faces(global), 30 exercise modes, 6 auto-detect exercise modes, 24×7 heart rate monitoring(PPG), SpO2(Blood Oxygen measurement).

The device features a 1.56-inch AMOLED display. This 2.5D curved display, 5ATM water-resistance, a 125mAh LiPo battery with up to 14 days battery, NFC(in China), and more.

Latest Mi Fit 4.4 update brings new features to the Mi Band 4 & Mi Band 5

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:20:59 +0000

Xiaomi has announced the rollout of a new version of the Mi Fit app. The app is the official app for Xiaomi and Huami‘s (Amazfit) activity trackers and smartwatches. It also works with a bunch of other smart fitness products made by Xiaomi and its ecosystem partners such as the Mi Smart Scales and smart shoes.

The new version is Mi Fit 4.4.0 and is already available on major app stores including the Google Play Store. It is yet to be pushed for iOS, though according to the report.

The updated Mi Fit app brings a new update to the Mi Band 4 and Band 5. Some of the features include that the Mi Band 4 display now shows battery percentage. On the Mi Band 5, it adds motion detection which can automatically detect the current state. At the same time, it adds a new option to set the dial switch. As usual, it also brings bug fixes.

About the Mi Band 4 and Mi Band 5

The Mi Band 4 was sold for the first time in June last year with the standard version priced at 169 yuan ($24), and the NFC version was sold for 229 yuan (~$32). In just 8 days, the global shipment of Mi Band 4 exceeded 1 million, with an average of 5,000 units shipped per hour. This was the fastest shipping speed ever for Mi Band. Mi Band 4 is also the world’s best-selling wearable band model from Q3 2019 to Q1 2020.

The Mi Band 5 joined the fray in June this year when it was officially released. This is also the strongest Mi Band in history. It supports a dynamic dial for the first time, adopts magnetic charging for the first time, a more powerful PPG sensor, and supports all-day sleep monitoring.

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Xiaomi’s Mi Fit app latest update ushers in Android 10 adaptation and several fixes

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:10:52 +0000

Xiaomi and Huami‘s Amazfit range of smart bands and fitness trackers pair with smartphones via the Mi Fit app. Amazfit smartwatches are paired with smartphones using their own dedicated Amazfit Watch app. The Mi Fit app also works with a bunch of other smart fitness products made by Xiaomi and its partner companies such as the Mi Smart Scales and smart shoes made by 90, Li-Ning, Kangnai, and Sprandi. The app has got a new update in China, bringing several new features and fixes.

The new version comes with the firmware version number V4.0.12 and one of the major fixes is the issue of iOS 13 OS not receiving notifications. The instruction is that after upgrading to iOS 13 and you don’t receive call notification and other notifications, go to System Settings – Bluetooth – click “(i)” on the right side of the currently bound device to open the sharing system notification and turn it on.

The firmware upgrade which is for the Chinese version also brings support for Shijiazhuang Card, Xiamen e-Tong Card for the Mi Band 3 NFC version and Mi Band 4 NFC version which also gets support for Hainan card, Shijiazhuang card, Xiamen e-card. The Amazfit Cor 2 also gets support for the three cards with the update. Further, the app is now adapted for Android 10 and also gets some bug fixes.

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Mi Band 4 gets the ability to customize auto screen off timer via new Mi Fit App update

Simranpal Singh — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 18:41:24 +0000

Xiaomi recently launched its new Mi Band 4, featuring several new advancements over its predecessor. In a recent update, the affordable fitness band received a new update with the auto-screen off timeout feature and several other changes. However, to make these features more relevant to Mi Band 4, Xiaomi has started rolling out an update for the Mi Fit App.

The latest app update is now rolling out via Play Store with the custom vibration ability to quickly find the lost device and the customizability for auto-screen off timeout. A few weeks ago, the company rolled out the auto-screen off feature but was missing on the customizability. The latest Mi Band update will allow the users to customize the timeout, after which the device’s screen will go off.

The new Mi Band update also brings support for Jiangsu Card Nantong on Xiaomi Band 3 NFC, Xiaomi Mi Band 4 NFC, and Amazfit Cor 2. Several other performance tweaks are part of the latest App update. The update will gradually roll out via Play Store for all smartphones.

To recall, the Mi Band update also optimized the device with improved swim tracking with a few new custom watch faces with Anime and game characters.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 comes with a 0.95-inch AMOLED (240 x 120 pixels) display and 2.5D scratch-resistant glass. It features a 125 mAh battery, which can last up for 20 days. The built-in microphone enables voice commands and also offers support for touch inputs. It can easily track different activities like cycling, swimming, exercise, running, and walking. The inbuilt Bluetooth 5.0 BLE enables secure connectivity with other devices

It is a 5ATM water-resistant device and comes with a heart rate sensor for efficient monitoring. The Mi Band 4 is available in two different variants – non-NFC and NFC for $24 and $32, respectively.

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Xiaomi is working on a new health and fitness app called Mi Health

Jeet — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:22:00 +0000

Xiaomi is one of the leading brands in the smart wearables and fitness trackers market, thanks to its popular Mi Band series devices. The company also has an app named “Mi Fit” that rounds up data for all of its wearables and fitness-related products.

However, the company is now working on a new far-reaching application named Mi Health. The app was spotted in a new beta build of the MIUI and seems to be sharing many features of the Mi Fit app.

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The Mi Health application was found on the 9.7.23 China Developer Build of MIUI. From the images shared online, it seems that using this app, users will be able to track their steps as well as sleep rate, that too in the background.

The app also comes with features like a menstruation cycle calendar, a tracker of exercise goals and BMI (Body Mass Index) and Health Scores. If you want to use this app now, you’ll have to download the apk file and sideload it but you must be either on the Xiaomi beta program or have a completely rooted smartphone.

While the Mi Health app seems to be coming soon, it is not yet clear if the China-based company is planning to replace the existing Mi Fit application or both the apps will co-exist and offer users choice between wider functionality and smaller footprint.

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Mi Fit app gets new look after latest update

Habeeb Onawole — Fri, 10 May 2019 02:06:30 +0000

The Mi Fit app is the official app for Xiaomi and Huami‘s (Amazfit) activity trackers and smartwatches. It also works with a bunch of other smart fitness products made by Xiaomi and its partner companies such as the Mi Smart Scales and smart shoes made by 90, Li-Ning, Kangnai, and Sprandi. The app was updated on Wednesday, May 8, and the update brings a new User Interface and some new features.

The new update gives the app a “Xiaomi -Orange” paint job but there is still a lot of white too. The important details such as your sleep activity, heart rate, and weight are now summarized in a centralized box instead of separately. Selecting any one of them will open a more detailed breakdown of the parameter. The images below show the difference in UI between the old version of the app (Left) and the new version (right).

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The changelog for the app on the Play Store says the data view has been optimized and the app now supports more types of workouts. However, there are already some reviews faulting the new user interface and the multiple “clicks” required to get to certain details which used to be at the forefront of the old app.

Do you use the Mi Fit app? What do you think about the new update? Let us know in the comment box.

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