Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro: Bigger and better

[@TechKuya]

Does anyone here actually use the stock sillicone straps that come with their Smart Band / Watch?

[@attiqurrehman178]

From where can I buy these straps? I cannot find this online. Can you specify the link?

[@TechKuya]

@@attiqurrehman178 Where are you from? These came directly from Xiaomi but we found this on Shopee: shope.ee/5V7TUk2ZqC

[@knthgrnm]

Wow! I subscribed after watching this video. I am also a filipino and I am amazed with the quality of your video. Lakas maka ibang bansa. Will be watching all of your reviews from now on!

[@jamesony]

Best review I have seen on this watch - very indepth, good music, relaxed, good info, pos/neg info. thanks

[@jessepinkeye2339]

Hello sir, is it possible to turn off the screen while using the workout app? I tried everything like lowering the screen time out but it's still staying on while the app is running.

[@_kevinszabo]

Thank you so much. Cool edit. I just ordered mine recently :)

[@TechKuya]

Wow, what country are you in and where did you order?

[@_kevinszabo]

@@TechKuya Sorry for the late answer. Hungary, and I ordered it at the end of February

[@5OsLO]

You can download any app like calculator or a game?

[@TechKuya]

None, they really should add calculator at least!

[@AJGUAN-Aguiman]

How about the Chinese version use or bought before that Global version of 8 pro was released. how Xiaomi can help us to upgrade or update here in Philippines??

[@cmgestevao]

Good evening. It seems to be an excellent smart band, but I can't find an important piece of information! Does the Xiaomi smart band 8 pro notify (vibrate and/or display message) when it loses the Bluetooth connection with the mobile phone?

[@TechKuya]

No such feature, though that sounds useful. Do any other fitness bands / smart watch have a similar feature?

[@cmgestevao]

@@TechKuya Yes, I am currently using Huawei band 7 and it has this feature, which is very useful for me

[@cherrysweetcafe]

Hi, Kuya,. Where did you buy the velcro type of strap?

[@TechKuya]

Xiaomi sent it to us, but we found these on Shopee: s.shopee.ph/6fMwt82Qtt shope.ee/5V7TUk2ZqC

[@tonyw8086]

Does it have multitasking (i.e., you can set the timer in the background while using other apps, etc.)?

[@anexborjaii5098]

I’m stocked between Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 vs Xiaomi Band 8 Pro?

[@sxiankythtadili9029]

go for fit 3 if u have Samsung phone, for me I prefer fit 3 since im using S23, downside I can see with fit 3 is the built in gps -

[@norasheilaabulencia5743]

Me too

[@Actual1king]

Great video bro especially considering your subs. I really appreciate your effort. Btw any ideas when global verision will be released?

[@TechKuya]

Should be within March since they already sent us the PH (global) unit :) Appreciate the support!

[@Actual1king]

Thanks!

[@Ilkkuboi]

Thanks for the video keep up the good work❤

[@TechKuya]

Thanks, will do!

[@alexpescara85]

If it's the global version, I heared that NFC is missing. Right?

[@TechKuya]

Correct, no NFC. We double and triple checked.

[@adrianalcala6258]

Can you connect it to strava app?

[@hayashi23]

Does it read out the running progress during my run when im connected with earbuds? Such as heart rate, pace, distance etc.

[@TechKuya]

Yes!

[@jhovzaquino]

Thanks for the very informative content. More Videos to come

[@PeacockInChina]

Great review!

[@TechKuya]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MauroBastosEP]

A minha atualizou com Alexa, porém não está funcionando corretamente.

[@pranavannadarajah3522]

Can we get call or message notifications on the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro?

[@TechKuya]

Call no, notifications yes

[@pranavannadarajah3522]

@@TechKuya So I will get an incoming call notification in the band, right?

[@RicardGomes76]

Good review👍

[@TechKuya]

Glad you liked it

[@oyrenn]

Does it have auto brightness?

[@TechKuya]

Yes! Very handy feature

[@johnlouieabuid1965]

Can it be used to IOS device?

[@daviddragonmountain]

Yes

[@HurdibuckSchlunz]

Thanks for the video. It's the China or the global version?

[@danniel7480]

Since global just got released like his review, it probably is

[@TechKuya]

This came from Xiaomi Philippines so we suspect it might be the global version.

[@rickaustin3077]

Does it have NFC mate I've just ordered it direct from Xiaomi UK gets delivered tomorrow but doesn't say anything about NFC?​@@danniel7480

[@TechKuya]

No NFC on our PH unit. Will the UK varuant get NFC?

[@rickaustin3077]

@@TechKuya nope my UK version arrived few days ago it's missing NFC and missing the Xiaomi home app to control lighting and home cam etc

[@BadMrFrosty999]

The strap is a bitch to put on. Global version is now available at mi store for 3,699

[@TechKuya]

It's a pain! Aftermarket quick release straps are the way to go.

[@skkksydyshh]

Band 8 pro or galaxy fit 3? Which is best

[@khajaamjid4898]

Ambient works better on samsung one

[@4evernights]

band 8 pro fit 3 is waste of money

[@Sejuani89]

Its says tap and hold the screen to exit battery saver. Read the instructions!

[@TechKuya]

We could have easily edited it out but we left it in to show that we also don't read instructions.

[@Soulja85]

Where can I get new straps from?

[@TechKuya]

Online market!

[@alfredofigueroajr]

It can get txt?May instant reply po ba?

[@TechKuya]

It can receive txt but no instant reply

[@fightrider187]

can´t even switch date-format from mm/dd to dd/mm. Such a smart watch.

[@cep21]

It's a fitness tracker...

[@johnryanespinoza5324]

Form looks similar to Huawei watch fit 2

[@juliantekkengod9187]

I'd stick to my watch fit 2 😂

[@juliantekkengod9187]

I'd stick to my watch fit 2😂

[@FlyaneTagaygay]

Can it receive calls and talk via watch?

[@TechKuya]

No, fitness bands typically do not come with microphone and speakers. The Watch series do.

[@alfredcanamo6467]

magkano po sya d2 sa pilipinas at kelan po magiging available?

[@TechKuya]

Wala pang official sa Pinas pero yung Mi Band 7 Pro was priced around P4,500 so nasa ganun din

[@BadMrFrosty999]

Just got it from mi store in SM. 3,699 global version

[@juliantekkengod9187]

Watch fit 2 is much better 😂​@@BadMrFrosty999

[@taylorseeun]

he speaks english soo good🙀🙀

[@Survizz]

Theres no NFC here...

[@taylorseeun]

kuya your English+ accent is so good. Can you teach me?

[@TechKuya]

I don't think it's that good, but we speak English at home and at work, so exposure is important. When I interacted with my American bosses, I acquired their accent naturally just by interacting with them on a regular basis.I also read and write like crazy. Most of all, practice. One of the reasons I made this channel was to improve my vocabulary. I'm not there yet, but hopefully, I will o e day. Isa pa pala: don't try to imitat accents. I observed that Pinoys either try too hard to emulate what they see in Hollywood films, so it comes off as pilit. Ignore non-constructive criticism na matigas dila mo, mema lang most Pinoys. Just be yourseld. Most Westerners actually appreciate our natural accent, mga kalwa Pinoy lang ang harsh kasi expected nila pag nag English dapat tunog Hollywood agad kahit hindi naman English ang primary language aa Pilipinas.

[@chandrapalsinghrathore2005]

How change language??? @techkuya