Xiaomi’s Redmi brand enters into the wearable segment with the launch of the Redmi Smart Band in India. The Redmi Smart Band sports a touch-enabled 1.08-inch coloured LCD display and comes with a continuous heart-rate sensor to provide in-depth analysis in real time.
On of the key features of the Redmi Smart Band is the USB direct charging that allows the band to be charged directly from any USB Type-A port without the need of an external charger. It comes with 5 different modes of tracking and analyses sleep patterns providing an insight into the intricacies of sleep patterns.
According to the brand the Redmi Smart Band offers up to 14-day battery standby time and can charge fully to 100% in 2 hours. It is compatible with devices running on Android 4.4 or above and iOS 9.0 or above. The band also supports Xiaomi Wear and Xiaomi Wear Lite apps which are available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App store.
Redmi Smart Band Key Features
- Touch-enabled LCD display
- 50+ watch faces
- 24×7 Heart-rate monitoring
- USB direct charging
- Monitor sleep cycles, Idle alert
- Phone notifications – Apps, reject or accept calls
- Weather updates, Music control
- 5 ATM water resistant, Phone locator, Sedentary reminder
- 5 professional sport modes – Running, Treadmill, Cycling, Walking & Freestyle exercise
Redmi Smart Band comes in four colors – Black, Blue, Orange & Green and priced at ₹1,599. It will go on sale across Amazon.in, mi.com, Mi Homes and Mi Studios from 9th September 2020, 1:00 PM.
Redmi Band Full Specifications
- 1.08-inch TFT LCD Touch Display
- 120×220 Pixels, 1-touch Key
- 5ATM Water Resistant
- 130mAh Battery
- Compatibility – Android 4.4 or later, iOS 9.0 or later
- Sensors – 3-axis Accelerometer, PPG Heart-rate Sensor
- Bluetooth 5.0, USB Charging
- Charging Time – Up to 2 Hours
- Standby Time – Up to 14 Days
- Body Material – Polycarbonate
- Strap material – Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- Weight – 13g
- In the Box – Fitness Tracker, Strap, Manual
Commenting on the launch Raghu Reddy, Chief Business Officer, Mi India, said, “In May 2020, we had announced our aim to expand Redmi India’s portfolio in categories that not only help democratize the market, but also bring an accessible connected ecosystem for the consumers. With the launch of Redmi Smart Band, we are foraying into the wearable market with an aim to make personal fitness tracking accessible to a larger customer base. In today’s extraordinary times, it is important for one to prioritise fitness and wellness. Redmi Smart Band brings with it the functionalities to do just that by covering all possible fitness activities of an individual.”