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On sale is this new smart band from Xiaomi that's designed for fitness at a more affordable price than the Xiaomi Mi Band series. The main differences between this and the Mi Band series is that it lacks functions like app notifications and NFC.

This one features a bright 1.47" display, 50+ sport modes, all day sleep, heart rate & SpO2 monitoring, up to 14 days battery life, 5ATM water resistance, connectivity via Mi Fit app and over 100 different watch faces.

Currently it's available with a black or pink TPU band strap and if you add "Color: Black-Fast" or "Color: Pink-Fast" you'll get faster shipping.

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  • jv on 27/09/2023 - 20:53
    -7

    it lacks functions like app notifications

    The Mi Band lacks a reliable implementation of this too…

    • Clear on 27/09/2023 - 20:56
      +1

      I think the last Mi Band I used was the 4. I can't recall issues back then.

      • jv on 27/09/2023 - 21:01
        +1

        I had the 5 and it was great.. i now have the 7 pro and it is a big step backwards, especially the app.

        • adrianhughes1998 on 27/09/2023 - 21:12
          +1

          Funny. I had the 5 and it was rubbish and now I have the 8 and it's pretty good compared to my Huawei band 6.

          Anyways the bigger point is why would someone buy this band when the normal Mi Band is not that much more expensive

          • chutibuti on 27/09/2023 - 21:23
            +3

            @adrianhughes1998: Thanks for the tip ,, was in the cart & about to hit purchase..

          • Hugh G Rection on 27/09/2023 - 21:37

            @adrianhughes1998: its double the price mate

            • adrianhughes1998 on 27/09/2023 - 21:39

              @Hugh G Rection: And? Not talking hundreds of dollars mate.

              • Hugh G Rection on 27/09/2023 - 21:47
                +1

                @adrianhughes1998: little more isn't double the price mate. lol

                not everyone is rich like you. kids in high school or uni would like something they can afford. $34 is better then $60+

                • adrianhughes1998 on 27/09/2023 - 22:19
                  +1

                  @Hugh G Rection: Who said I was rich.

                  And no i got mine for $55 AUD the week it came out, last I checked that wasn't double the price.

                  Lots of assumptions here I'm sensing about who is rich and what people can afford, so on and so forth.

                • sinners007 on 27/09/2023 - 22:23

                  @Hugh G Rection: If it were me, I'd drop the extra $10 and grab the miband 7. Superior in every way.

                • Jackson on 28/09/2023 - 08:17
                  +1

                  @Hugh G Rection: Fair point, say you have 3 kids that all want one, you would surely go the cheaper version

                  But also fair that this should be compared to the previous model which is always discounted. I think I paid around this for my 6 when the 7 came out

                • TheFIREnanceGuy on 28/09/2023 - 14:54

                  @Hugh G Rection: Doubt it, kids are actually bullying their peers if they don't have an iPhone!

          • ldd-mn on 27/09/2023 - 21:50
            +2

            @adrianhughes1998: Did you have to set your region to China when setting it up?

            • adrianhughes1998 on 27/09/2023 - 22:20
              +1

              @ldd-mn: I do have it set to China as I have existing Xiaomi account set to China too. No issues apart from the emojis on notifications not being displayed sometimes, I'd say English is 95% of the interface.

    • PainToad on 27/09/2023 - 20:58
      +1

      If you're on iOS using Shortcuts to trigger Bluetooth on and off when exiting sleep mode in the morning "fixed" it for me.

  • ChatGPT-4 on 27/09/2023 - 21:36

    Great Christmas stocking fillers

    • jv on 27/09/2023 - 21:39
      -4

      For small stockings…

  • twdjlzl on 27/09/2023 - 21:57

    Thanks got one for myself, heard that it changed the application which does not support the small programs like mi bnad 7 but all i need is the monitor function on mi band so it doesn't matter to me.

  • tharlow on 27/09/2023 - 22:23
    +10

    These bands work great for contactless payments — the secret is to jam your credit card under the strap

    • PuppieWayne on 28/09/2023 - 15:59
      +2

      Did you buy this credit card add on from Xiaomi store which holds the card in

      Look it up, it's called Duck-tape.

  • ChatCPT on 27/09/2023 - 22:26
    +1

    Need those app notifications
    Any recommendations for a cheapie with a big screen.

    Mum’s really struggling to read her WhatsApp messages off the tiny xiaomi band screen

    • Loopholio on 28/09/2023 - 07:41

      Aldi sometimes sell cheap off-brand smart watches. I don't know how good they are, but Aldi's return policy is pretty good.

    • alcadive on 29/09/2023 - 11:08
      +1

      They’re not super cheap but I got an Amazfit Bip smartwatch 5+ years ago for ~$80 and it’s still going strong.

      • ChatCPT on 29/09/2023 - 11:27
        +1

        thank you will check out

      • ChatCPT on 30/09/2023 - 13:54
        +1

        Got one! Cheers

    • JoelT on 30/09/2023 - 13:38

      The Smart Band 8 Active does have app notifications. Seems like a good deal.

  • HighCPvalue on 27/09/2023 - 22:58

    Using Band 7 Pro myself and wife using Band 7. Bought them from Taobao China. Main nuisance is setting up: need to set the region in China. Hope the global version is not that difficult.
    I prefer 7 Pro as there is GPS, better tracking data in hiking. Heart beat tracking during exercise is fast.

  • busymoddingskyrim on 27/09/2023 - 23:03

    Bought the shoe clip on too - can't wait to wear this on my shoes.

    • Taylortheking on 28/09/2023 - 12:40

      Which clip? I thought that was for the other model.

  • AMLagonda on 27/09/2023 - 23:06

    Mi band 7 is the sweet spot, still uses Zepp Life :) same as 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 cant beat that.

    • nowich on 28/09/2023 - 12:50

      However, Mi band 8 Chinese version doesn't support Zepp life anymore.

    • ninohax on 28/09/2023 - 12:51

      I have found Mi Fitness app to be better in terms of reliability. With Zepp life I used to face frequent disconnections even when battery optimizations were turned off but with Mi Fitness have never encountered such an issue.

  • RainbowChad on 27/09/2023 - 23:06
    -1

    Was tempted to get one but the charger not being USB-C killed it for me

    • augernised on 27/09/2023 - 23:43
      +4

      usb c isnt really the standard across devices in this price range, they usually have a dongle for magnetic strips to connect to

  • antik on 27/09/2023 - 23:12

    Hmmm already have the Mi Band 8…. To “upgrade” or not…

    • ninohax on 28/09/2023 - 12:52

      nah totally not worth it if you already have the 8.

  • ComputerPC on 27/09/2023 - 23:16

    Still rocking miband 4 =)

    • mreddie on 28/09/2023 - 10:02

      same, great battery life

  • digitale on 27/09/2023 - 23:21

    Does anyone know if this Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active work with any app that reads Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Heart Rate Measurement?

  • kenzstar on 27/09/2023 - 23:53
    +4

    heartrate is not accurate when doing exercising or weight, wouldn't recommend unless you are just tracking steps and getting notifications from phone to the watch.

  • Sage222 on 28/09/2023 - 08:47

    damn.. bought one yesterday for $60… doh.

    • Clear on 28/09/2023 - 08:56

      Smart band or Mi band?

      • Sage222 on 28/09/2023 - 09:03

        not sure of the difference? i bought the Global one.

        • Clear on 28/09/2023 - 09:10

          This one has the square display and the other is more round.

          • Sage222 on 28/09/2023 - 09:10

            @Clear: ahh so it is! i think i prefer the square..

            oh yeah this one (Smart) only has TFT screen. Mi Band has OLED.

            Mi band is brighter too and has more PPI.. explains the price difference.

            • Clear on 28/09/2023 - 09:46
              +1

              @Sage222: Yeah the Mi Band has more smart watch functions like app notifications and all that. This is more fitness.

  • YeboMate on 28/09/2023 - 10:24

    When using this with an iPhone, does the stats sync with the Health app (via HealthKit)?

  • kongkee on 28/09/2023 - 11:38

    I have the Mi Band 5 and was planning to buy the OG strap it came with it which is about $15 to $20 inc shipping. Was tempted to just buy this, but saw that it doesn't use Zepp App? What app does it use then?

    • ninohax on 28/09/2023 - 12:53

      Mi Fitness

  • harvestloon on 28/09/2023 - 11:44

    Xiaomi Smart Band 7 is on Amazon for $48.29 at the moment. There are almost no reviews for OPs Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active.
    Thoughts on which is a better buy?

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Xiaomi-Wristband-Bracelet-Watches-…

  • Taylortheking on 28/09/2023 - 12:48

    So confused What is the difference between:
    - Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active
    - Xiaomi Smart Band 8

    One has a rounded top and bottom with lots of accessories available (clips, chains ect)
    Other is a rectangular screen.

    As someone who doesn't want to wear it unless running and just clip it on or pocket for steps. i think i have to go with the more expensive rounded-screen one.

    • Clear on 28/09/2023 - 13:38
      +2

      Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is infact the Xiaomi Mi Band 8. Xiaomi has dropped the use of "Mi" in a lot of branding just to make it more confusing.

  • JoelT on 29/09/2023 - 20:39

    How do you know this band doesn't have app notifications?

    • Clear on 29/09/2023 - 22:04

      Its not the Mi band. Xiaomi made no mention

  • ScoMosas on 07/10/2023 - 17:58

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