Xiaomi recently released the RedMi band; a cheaper alternative to the Mi band series. But is it any good?
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IMPORTANT: I just realized that the Xiaomi Wear APP is not available on iOS just yet. So it won’t work on iPhone or iPad as Xiaomi only released the Xiaomi Wear APP for Android. I Will update soon if this will change!
The RedMi band is an even more budget-friendly smart band than the Mi Band series but does come with some compromises. It does have an RGB (16bit) display with touch input and it has 14-day battery life. It does not come with a charger in the box because the USB-connector is actually accessible by removing the strap. -This was not easy to do as it was very stubborn.
It does have some of the usual features like a vibration motor, 3-axis accelerometer, and heart rate sensor which allows you to use it as a heart rate monitor,…