Tech PostsHow to Turn On Mi Band 3 & Switch Off + Charging Tips & Answering Calls April 8, 201922943 views0Share By IG ShareRead our previous post to know how to set up the Mi Band 3. Before we explain to you how to turn on Mi Band 3, let us look at a comparison chart with its predecessor, the Mi Band 2. See below:Note: If you buy something from our links, we might earn a commission. See our disclosure statement.FeaturesMi Band 3Check on AmazonMi Band 2Check on AmazonBatteryBattery capacity 110mAhStandby time approx. 20 daysBattery type Li-Ion Polymer BatteryInput voltage DC 5.0VInput current 250 mah, MaxBattery capacity:70mAhStandby time:23 daysBattery type: Lithium polymerInput current:45 mA (typical) 65mA (max)Weight & dimensionsMi Band 3 capsule size: 17.9 x 46.9 x 12mmStrap Length 247mmAdjustable strap length 155 – 216mm7.0gTotal length:235 mmAdjustable length:155-210 mmMaterial: Thermoplastic elastomer, aluminum alloy Water-resistance5ATMIP67Screen/Display0.78 Inch in Size128 x 80 resolutionTouch screen with one capacitive button0.42″ OLED displayOne capacitive buttonSensors & Connectivity3-axis accelerometer and PPG heart rate sensorBluetooth 4.2 BLEBluetooth 4.0 BLEPower-efficient accelerometerSystem RequirementsPhones with Bluetooth 4.0 and Android 4.4 or iOS 9.0 or higherDevices with Android 4.4, iOS 7.0 or above with Bluetooth® 4.0 supportBox ContentsMi Band 3 capsule x1, Strap x1, Charging cable x1, User Guide x1Mi Band sensor, band, charger, user guide, warranty cardAs you can see from the above comparison chart, like its predecessor, the Mi Band 3 does not come with a physical On/Off button. Its operations are completely through the companion app that you will have to download and pair.Table of Contents How to Turn On Mi Band 3Resetting the Mi Band 3Answering Phone calls on the Mi Band 3ConclusionHow to Turn On Mi Band 3The Mi Band 3 that we received did not have any charge out of the box. The only way to turn it on is by connecting the charging cable attached to a USB port. See the screenshot below:Once there is a reasonable amount of charge (say 5%) on the band, you will be able to pair it with your phone if it’s the first time. To turn on the Mi band, 3 follow these simple steps:Charge the device to at least 50% before pairing it for the first time.Use the charging cable to force the band to turn onTurning Off the Mi Band 3The device is designed to be worn all the time for constant heart rate monitoring. Therefore, it does not come with a physical On/Off hardware button. So, to turn it off, we suggest the following:Allow the battery to drain over time to turn it off.Using the “Find your device” drains a lot of battery.If you were already using the Mi band 3 on another device, do ensure to unpair from the original device first. If you try to unpair the device when the Mi Band 2 is not in range, it will result in a split-brain scenario.It will lead to the device being removed from the software App only. Whereas the Mi band 3 will still think that it is paired with the original device. This is when you would need to do a hard reset. Ensure to remove the device only when it is in standard BlueTooth range.Resetting the Mi Band 3Option 1:Force stop the “‘Bluetooth Share process” by going into Settings>Apps>Under Running AppsRemove any Data that is cached in the processGo to your BlueTooth settings and select the Mi band and tap “Forget Device.”Reopen Mi-Fit App and pair the device from the beginning.Option 2:Unpair the Mi Band 2 from within the Mi-Fit AppRemove the device from your Phone’s Bluetooth settings by selecting “Forget Device.”Remove any cache files or data stores in the Mi-Fit App from Settings>AppsUninstall and Reinstall the App from the Google Play Store.Answering Phone calls on the Mi Band 3On the ‘Mi-Fit‘ app, when you tap on your paired device, you get device-specific settings. See below:You can toggle the “Incoming Call” option based on your preferences. There are no more granular options available. Also, you will have to remember, that the band does not sync with the phones “Silent” or “DND” settings. You will have to set this up in the app manually.ConclusionWe hope our article helped answer your questions about the Mi Band 3. Since the band is 95% operated via the App, it is imperative to set all the options diligently. Once you have set up your preferences, you should have a smooth ride after that.If you have any suggestions, please use the comment box down below to let us know. Thanks for visiting! Affiliate Disclosure: Faceofit.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Share What's your reaction? Excited 0 Happy 0 In Love 0 Not Sure 2 Silly 1
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