Xiaomi’s 2019 version of Mi Band comes with many important upgrades. Along with the cool AMOLED color display and a few watch faces, the Mi Band 4 comes with a better fitness tracking sensor and a larger 135mAh battery. And just like its predecessors, this one has lots of new features.
If you have purchased this new fitness tracker, there are a few nifty tips and tricks for you to get the most out of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. Let’s take a look at these.
1. Switch Between Cool Watch Faces
The Mi Band 4 is the first iteration to come with a color display, so it only makes sense to experiment with different watch faces. Unlike its predecessors, there are now a plethora of watch faces you can play with.
While the fitness tracker gives you the option to switch between 4-5 faces, the Mi Fit app opens a whole new door.
To change the watch face, go to More > Band Appearance on your band and choose from many options.
However, if you are not satisfied with what you have on your phone, open the Mi Fit app and go to the Profile section.
Next, select the Mi Band 4 card and hit the Band display option and prepare to be dazzled by dozens of faces. From simple neon-colored dials to cool game-inspired faces, you get it all.
All you have to do is tap on a face of your choice and sync it with the group. Say hello to new watch faces.
2. Enable Night Mode
Mi Band 4 can get really bright with maximum brightness up to 400 nits. While the screen works great under bright light, it has a significant impact on battery life. More importantly, it can disrupt your sleep at night. Fortunately, there is an option to dim the screen called Night Mode.
To activate it, open the Mi Fit app and go to Profile > Mi Band 4 > Night Mode. You can turn this feature on after sunset. Alternatively, you can schedule a time according to your needs.
3. Turn On Auto Heart Rate Detection
Mi Band 4 also comes with a nifty feature that lets you automatically track your heartbeat. And this is not the end of the story. You can also set the detection method and detection frequency.
To enable this feature, go to band settings and tap on Heart rate detection > Detection method. Although Mi Band 4 gives you three options, the best option is to go with the third.
With it, you will not only be able to track your heart rate throughout the day, but also collect precise sleep data at night. But keep in mind that these are power-intensive operations and will negatively affect your fitness tracker’s battery life.
4. Personalize App Notifications
Do you want app notifications to appear on your fitness tracker? Or want to pause all alerts instead? Whatever your choice, the good news is that you can customize them to your preference.
To do this, go to Settings > App Alerts and turn on the switch to allow notifications. Then tap on the small Manage apps icon at the bottom to select app names from the list based on your needs.
At the same time, toggle the ‘Receive only when screen is off’ switch if you want to further improve the experience. Or, if you’re someone who can do without all the distracting notifications, turn the switch off.
5. Enable Idle Alerts
They say there are three kinds of people in this world. Some need a push for everything. Some are proactive, while the rest need a reminder for just about anything. If you belong to the latter category, the Idle Warning feature was created especially for you.
This gives your hand a slight buzz when it detects more than an hour of inactivity. What’s more, you can also choose the vibration mode according to your preference. You can also set a start and end time that turns this feature off during the projected time.
You can find this setting in the band settings under Idle Alerts.
6. Lock Tape
You can also ensure that no one abuses your fitness tracker when not in use. Yes, you read it right. Now you can set a 4-digit password to lock the band.
Even though it’s a Labs feature, it works really well and starts right away when you remove the watch.
7. Display Settings
Mi Band 4 defaults to Status, Workout, Notification, etc. Comes with functions. The good news is that you can rearrange the screens according to your preference.
To do this, go to Settings > Display settings. Now, tap and drag the bands. Simple, see.
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Besides the above, you can increase or decrease the brightness. Plus, this one has automatic workout detection which is a plus point. More importantly, there are various customization options that increase the experience many times over.
Finally, the group now allows you to change the DND mode directly from the group, unlike its older cousins. Stylish, isn’t it?
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