I think this is the lowest these have been. You can't go far wrong with these. Reviews are positive as well. A fair few of you would have seen these and know a fair bit about them. Make sure the warehouse is set to HK (should automatically be selected anyway) Other wise the code won't work.
Main Features
Bluetooth Synchronization
With Bluetooth 4.0, this smart watch is available for smartphones with Bluetooth functions.
OLED Touch Screen
Just touch the circular button gently, the OLED screen will display current time, steps, heart rate, distances, calories, etc.
- Heart Rate Monitor
It can dynamic-static monitor your heart rate, provide data for you at any time.
Incoming Calls / APP Message Alert
When someone calls or sends any messages in your phone, the watch will remind you via vibrating, so you will never miss them!
Sleeping Monitoring
Accurately monitor total effective sleeping time and motions time every night, also APP will give you periodical evaluation, help you develop good living habits.
Sport Monitoring
This smart watch can record steps, calories and distance. Let you know your sports data, adjust your exercise program and get a healthier life!
Intelligent Alarm Function
Wake you up every morning, will not be late for work; idle alert to remind you with vibration, stretch your legs after working for a long time.
No Passcodes Required
Every Mi Band 2 have an exclusive ID, when your smartphone closes with the band, your phone will be unlocked, just identify yourself with Mi Band 2.
IP67 Waterproof
The IP67 waterproof allows the bracelet to be held in the water for a maximum of 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter. ( Don't wear the bracelet when diving )
Full Compatibility
Support Android 4.4 or above and iOS 7.0 or above with Bluetooth 4.0.
Download APP
You can search the name "MI FIT" in the "App Store" or "Google Play" to download the APP combined with Mi Band 2 to enjoy happy sports time
All comments (99)
vassy4u
28 Dec 161#1
Excellent timing. Thanks Neo :smiley:
SnayBear
28 Dec 16#2
code not working now
NeoTrix to SnayBear
28 Dec 16#3
Seems fine here?
jdrob123
28 Dec 161#4
is this the global edition?
badboyofrock to jdrob123
28 Dec 16#24
They normally state if they are the global version, so I would guess it's the China version.
BuzzDuraband
28 Dec 161#5
Ordered 2 of these as gifts on the 24th Nov. I was really impressed with the speed of delivery from Gearbest around the Christmas period. Heated :smiley:
jamiedb
28 Dec 16#6
Add the code takes mine to £29.53 :disappointed:
NeoTrix to jamiedb
28 Dec 161#7
Make sure it's the HK warehouse, otherwise it will go up. The link should select it auto now though :smiley:
jamiedb
28 Dec 16#8
Great, thanks! I was wondering what the difference was :smiley:
andy5and
28 Dec 16#9
Just bought one thanks for posting.
darthvader666uk
28 Dec 16#10
how good is the heat rate monitor?
YikYak to darthvader666uk
28 Dec 16#26
As good as the Garmin vivo fit. I've got both
Rich069 to darthvader666uk
28 Dec 161#28
inconsistant, and use only as a (rough) guide. It doesn't do constant monitoring, only when you ask it to.
TotalAwesome
28 Dec 16#11
**** just bought one for £18.26 or something... lol
HEAT x
b1g1an
28 Dec 16#12
Are the Marshmallow/Nougat app problems sorted now?
Sliwka
28 Dec 16#13
Can I attached this to my leg? :smiley:
Ash265
28 Dec 161#14
heat added. however I think code is not working on their app.
artform
28 Dec 16#15
Code is working fine. Thanks OP :wink:
kaykayrocks
28 Dec 161#16
reputable seller? their prices seem too good to be true
andy5and to kaykayrocks
28 Dec 16#17
Bought loads of stuff from Gearbest and never had a problem.
Delivery can take a while as its shipped from China.
mysticjenny to kaykayrocks
28 Dec 16#18
Yes good company to deal with.
Purchased this and 5 of the cheaper non display models (at different times so no duty was paid) Got a refund for one which was faulty, no problem. The only negative thing is you have to wait. Each one took between 10- 15 days to arrive. Hope this helps.
billysablo
28 Dec 16#19
weird price goes up for me too even making sure its HK warehouse :disappointed:
edit: voucher reached usage i see it now. still weird it goes up in price lol
PJM0803
28 Dec 161#20
My partner bought a similar one from currys for £20 but it seems to add steps on when she moves her arm or sometimes when she is just laying in bed! Is this any different?
batvink
28 Dec 16#21
I have one, they are a nice piece of kit. It will count additional steps when you wave your arm around, but it's no different to other smart watches.
Having bought other models for the family this Christmas, the Mi Band 2 has less built-in functions. For example, mine only shows a phone symbol, but not who is calling. However, the phone App is far superior.
elne to batvink
29 Dec 16#39
Hi that is incorrect my Mi Band 2 shows either a text message or call symbol and who it is from, you need to allow Mi Fit access to your contacts (Android or Apple permission).
Best bang for your 20 notes and GearBest no problem just don't select UPS.
bigmick777
28 Dec 161#22
I've had three of these for people, works on my android 7 OS, and marshmallow. I paid £19 each and happy with them so hot for this.
gordondr1980
28 Dec 16#23
Doesn't say what size they are
nofaddey
28 Dec 161#25
can people please test the code. says reached maximum limit for me now :disappointed:
gordy1
28 Dec 16#27
Seems to have expired. Anybody ordered with code recently?
Silverphoenix
28 Dec 16#29
I have one of these and prefer it over my Up2 which broke after 6 months.
Unfortunately they took off the smart sleep alarm feature though. There's also a random green blinking LED under the device which I think is for monitoring your heart.
guru_fordy
28 Dec 16#30
Now shows - "This coupon has reached its usage number limit. Code for single unit price only; VIP Price, Special Offer or Group Deal all exempt." - and the basket shows it as £18.27
ajmitchell
28 Dec 16#31
what ££ level is duty payable?
Dealio98 to ajmitchell
28 Dec 16#33
Pretty sure it's anything above £15
Dealio98
28 Dec 16#32
Bought one on the 9th, still waiting on mine
fireman1
28 Dec 162#34
All these people desperately trying to get the code working. A code that takes about 70p off the normal price!
metastasis2
28 Dec 161#35
All code used
Mrepg
28 Dec 16#36
These are awesome. I use mine instead of my polar loop. Charge lasts a month. I checked HR with pulse and bp monitor it was spot on both times. I am going to buy a spare. I wish it woukd link to a hr monitor for sports or do continous etc. The polar and heart rate chest strap was brill for squash.
ajmitchell
28 Dec 16#37
so duty will be charged?
Dealio98
28 Dec 16#38
Perhaps I was wrong, anything over £15 you pay VAT on. Anything under £135 you don't pay any customs duty on
Rich069
29 Dec 161#40
in theory they should, but they label the packaging as a value under the amount to avoid charges.
lmurray17
29 Dec 161#41
Ordered 3 weeks ago and still no sign of delivery. Poor (no) communication and ridiculous delivery times. May be cheap but I will not be ordering from GearBest again.
morethananaddict
29 Dec 16#42
Anyone worn one of these while swimming ? Has it been ok and does it have a calorie tracker so you know what you've burnt etc ? I've asked on other posts but never seem to get a response so starting to think no one wears them while swimming lol
I do casual swimming as regular exercise and considering one of these but obviously the waterproof part is important !
Thar
29 Dec 16#43
Swimming is my main exercise, so I'd like to know how these fair too.
Edit: Just read the description, advises no longer than 30 minutes and I swim for longer than that.
ukdahool
29 Dec 162#44
Same here. Paid extra for tracking but just says delayed
leyloleylo
29 Dec 16#45
Thanks just ordered it for £17.47
bennowell
29 Dec 16#46
Well worth a purchase, got one for Christmas and I'm impressed. for the price particularly, it's a cracking bargain. Does everything a fit bit does with features that link it to your phone so you can get alerts when you get a text, phone call and for alarms.
smudge_14
29 Dec 16#47
Stupid question alert - Can I leave my phone at home when I go out for a run and still have stats tracked when I get back? Not overly concerned about texts/calls.
Dave_dave69
29 Dec 16#48
Yes it will update once you get home and open the app.
mike916
29 Dec 162#49
NB: you will have to 'start' your activity via the app. on your phone as you leave. You can't 'start' your run on the Mi Band itself.
Arwelrob
29 Dec 16#50
Code XIMIWF is now working again. Thanks OP!
wpj
29 Dec 16#51
There is a rep who monitors these Gearbest posts (Alice?) and responds to questions/delivery problems. Look back over a few of the old posts on Gearbest and you should find her email address.
dibbles00
29 Dec 16#52
Bought. Thanks :smiley:
mike916
29 Dec 161#53
I bough 2 of these Mi Band 2's for Christmas. One was from Gearbest (standard black) and took 4 weeks to arrive. The other one I bought on the same day from MC-TECH Store via AliExpress (standard black plus a coloured band and pack of 2 x screen protectors) for £22.51 which came in 2 weeks. I'm so impressed with these that I've just ordered another from MC-TECH for my daughter for £22.71 with an extra purple band and screen protectors. Hope this helps some of you. AliExpress Linky here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/In-Stock-Original-Xiaomi-Mi-Band-2-Miband-Band2-Wristband-Bracelet-with-Smart-Heart-Rate-Fitness/32677212146.html
Oh BTW, having ordered from Gearbest I'm now inundated with spam mails!
tek-monkey
29 Dec 16#54
I got one for Christmas, just charging it now. Had the 1S for a while and got on well with it, hoping this will be better.
shakerstevens
29 Dec 16#55
Tempted by this but I'm willing to pay a bit more for a smartwatch/fitness tracker that shows who is calling on the screen rather than just a phone symbol? (and preferably previews to text/emails etc). My old pebble watch did that.
Anyone aware of something that does that for a bit more money? I want to keep below £50. Heart rate monitoring not essential. thanks
Streather
29 Dec 161#56
Razer nabu or Microsoft band might be worth looking at.
inniscrossley
29 Dec 16#57
What's the difference between the global and china versions?
Ziggypoptastic
29 Dec 16#58
I'm still waiting on mine from the 9th. was shipped on the 10th but could take up to 35 business days considering the holidays etc.
wpj
29 Dec 16#59
CE certification, English manual and use of non-Chinese servers (supposedly more stable & secure?)
123shop
29 Dec 16#60
there was a comment regarding latest firmware issues does anyone know if this has been resolved. I've ordered this and wondering if I should update the firmware or not? many thanks.
alcurtis93
29 Dec 16#61
code has expired
Bargaingirl
29 Dec 16#62
Ordered these for my husband and son. They are really great. Paid for express delivery took 2 weeks exactly both times. Ordered spare bands and protective screens from Ali Express. If in doubt don't worry and go for it
mike916
29 Dec 161#63
You have the option with the Mi Band 2 to alert you and vibrate when you receive an incoming call, SMS or email. You can also get alerts if you set an alarm or if you're idle for an hour and for goals you have set. As well as that you can get alerts for Facebook Messenger, Twitter and calendar notifications. As an example, when you get an alert for an SMS text (or phone call) it will display the person's name but not the text message. Its really very good for such a low price. For Twitter alerts it show the Twitter symbol and for Facebook the 'f' symbol. Also, it will track your sleep automatically from the moment you fall asleep to when you wake-up. Thats far better than a FitBit Connect 2 on which you have to press a button before you think you're about to fall asleep!
EDIT: In fact with the FitBit you have to start the time you will go to sleep in the App on your phone and then stop it again when you wake-up (not via the FitBit itself). So not very convenient particularly if you're not sure what time you will go to sleep or fall asleep later than expected.
sifoster18
29 Dec 16#64
just ordered, thanks op. Looked at the order summary and it seems to have been debited in dollars? does anyone know if I will get a foreign exchange fee?
mike916
29 Dec 16#65
I shouldn't worry. The firmware will update automatically when you connect your Mi Band 2 via the App on your smartphone.
Mrepg
29 Dec 161#66
I been swimming 4 times a week for 2 hours in pool, sauna steam and jac. No problems.
rohitmkiller
29 Dec 16#67
Coupon has reached its number limit :disappointed:
usetheforceluke
29 Dec 16#68
good product but not a deal - gearbest been selling these for the same price for months. Its just currency fluctuation
databar
29 Dec 16#69
Same
Bought one on the 5th, still waiting on mine
NeoTrix
29 Dec 16#70
The voucher code drops the price even more so. I think this is around the cheapest we've seen them, certainly in recent months.
robertbell01
29 Dec 16#71
About £18.70 now
Thar
29 Dec 16#72
Thanks!
tek-monkey
29 Dec 16#73
If you already had the app installed you have to manually give it permissions. It didn't need them with the old band, and doesn't ask when you synch the new one.
tek-monkey
29 Dec 161#74
This one does, just got it working.
usetheforceluke
29 Dec 16#75
hardly hot though. it was 17.99 a few weeks ago. not 570 degrees heat for currency fluctuation IMO.
Dave_dave69
29 Dec 16#76
Yes quite right - as I don't go running I have never had cause to you it. It always counts normal steps without having to "start activity".
mike916
29 Dec 16#77
Yes it will track your steps whatever. I haven't used the App to start running yet so I'm not sure what it actually does. I need to try it out.
tek-monkey
29 Dec 16#78
Can you make it show who a text is from?
bazza1603
29 Dec 16#79
No just buzzes and you get a text symbol... Fantasy for the money
Dave_dave69
29 Dec 16#80
It will actually throw up a hologram of who is calling/texting you. I have complained cos it is only in black and white.
shakerstevens
29 Dec 16#81
Thats fantastic, the fact it displays the persons name when you receive a call or text is enough for me really, enough for me to decide if to answer the call or get my phone out if its a text off someone important. Thank you very much for this info :smiley:
shakerstevens
29 Dec 161#82
see post 63 and 73 - I asked the same question and apparently it does :smiley:
tek-monkey to shakerstevens
29 Dec 16#85
It shows who a call is off, and asks for permission to access messaging, so why not?
Partypooper to shakerstevens
1 Jan 17#92
Can you skip songs on iPhone with this?
bazza1603
29 Dec 16#83
Are you using an Iphone?
shakerstevens to bazza1603
29 Dec 16#84
Yes.. does that limit it as I know apple really lock it down as to what info it shares with smart watches etc...?
mike916
29 Dec 161#86
No not at all, in fact it even works with iMessages. Of course this only works if you've allowed the App access to your phonebook.
Streather
30 Dec 16#87
Not too bad a price, I ordered it earlier with a couple of bands to give me some choices in how to rock it.
john68
30 Dec 16#88
Great piece of kit. Only niggle I have is that I cannot get what's app notifications. Anyone had similar issue? Using iPhone.
aldeas to john68
30 Dec 16#89
Ordered, paid extra £3 postage didn't want to wait for over a month for delivery and still a goog deal. thanks
julie11
30 Dec 161#90
I have an iPhone and (until I lost my Mi Band 2 a week ago) I could get WhatsApp notifications once I had set the flag. Sorry I can't be more help, other than to say it worked for me.
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Opening post
I think this is the lowest these have been. You can't go far wrong with these. Reviews are positive as well. A fair few of you would have seen these and know a fair bit about them. Make sure the warehouse is set to HK (should automatically be selected anyway) Other wise the code won't work.
Main Features
Bluetooth Synchronization
With Bluetooth 4.0, this smart watch is available for smartphones with Bluetooth functions.
OLED Touch Screen
Just touch the circular button gently, the OLED screen will display current time, steps, heart rate, distances, calories, etc.
- Heart Rate Monitor
It can dynamic-static monitor your heart rate, provide data for you at any time.
Incoming Calls / APP Message Alert
When someone calls or sends any messages in your phone, the watch will remind you via vibrating, so you will never miss them!
Sleeping Monitoring
Accurately monitor total effective sleeping time and motions time every night, also APP will give you periodical evaluation, help you develop good living habits.
Sport Monitoring
This smart watch can record steps, calories and distance. Let you know your sports data, adjust your exercise program and get a healthier life!
Intelligent Alarm Function
Wake you up every morning, will not be late for work; idle alert to remind you with vibration, stretch your legs after working for a long time.
No Passcodes Required
Every Mi Band 2 have an exclusive ID, when your smartphone closes with the band, your phone will be unlocked, just identify yourself with Mi Band 2.
IP67 Waterproof
The IP67 waterproof allows the bracelet to be held in the water for a maximum of 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter. ( Don't wear the bracelet when diving )
Full Compatibility
Support Android 4.4 or above and iOS 7.0 or above with Bluetooth 4.0.
Download APP
You can search the name "MI FIT" in the "App Store" or "Google Play" to download the APP combined with Mi Band 2 to enjoy happy sports time
All comments (99)
HEAT x
Delivery can take a while as its shipped from China.
Purchased this and 5 of the cheaper non display models (at different times so no duty was paid) Got a refund for one which was faulty, no problem. The only negative thing is you have to wait. Each one took between 10- 15 days to arrive. Hope this helps.
edit: voucher reached usage i see it now. still weird it goes up in price lol
Having bought other models for the family this Christmas, the Mi Band 2 has less built-in functions. For example, mine only shows a phone symbol, but not who is calling. However, the phone App is far superior.
Best bang for your 20 notes and GearBest no problem just don't select UPS.
Unfortunately they took off the smart sleep alarm feature though. There's also a random green blinking LED under the device which I think is for monitoring your heart.
I do casual swimming as regular exercise and considering one of these but obviously the waterproof part is important !
Edit: Just read the description, advises no longer than 30 minutes and I swim for longer than that.
Oh BTW, having ordered from Gearbest I'm now inundated with spam mails!
Anyone aware of something that does that for a bit more money? I want to keep below £50. Heart rate monitoring not essential. thanks
EDIT: In fact with the FitBit you have to start the time you will go to sleep in the App on your phone and then stop it again when you wake-up (not via the FitBit itself). So not very convenient particularly if you're not sure what time you will go to sleep or fall asleep later than expected.
Bought one on the 5th, still waiting on mine
http://www.faceofit.com/setup-install-configure-xiaomi-mi-band-2/