Xiaomi Watch S3 Review - Did They Lie?

[@thewearableist]

What do you think about the Xiaomi Watch S3? Would you buy it even with the minor niggles? Let me know in the comments below 👇🏻

[@pavlosconstantinou9236]

mine did 12 days after the first 15 days.... you have to check it when you doing normal use not when you look into the features and use it a lot when you iwll normally won't... do a better job. also no rattling in mine.. what are you talking about ? ? ?

[@silentKeys20]

Such comprehensive review. Appreciate the data comparison with the ECG chest strap because not many channels actually go deep into the actually accuracy of the data. Subscribed!

[@thewearableist]

Hi, thanks for watching, the feedback and the sub 🙌🏼 I'm glad the video helped 😀

[@N1rOx]

You speak very clearly to me, nice flow, not too fast nor too slow. I like it!

[@thewearableist]

Thanks 🙌🏼

[@petrblue]

Thanks for the in-depth video. I honestly thought you had more subscribers, keep up the good work! Such a good video for such a small channel!

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Thanks for the feedback, glad the video was helpful 😀

[@petrblue]

@@thewearableist indeed was, thank you for being honest.

[@NaveenPaudel]

​@@thewearableistI want global esim version

[@MrBramwellinho]

Do you know if all S3 models have an inbuilt mp3 player?

[@thewearableist]

Hi, as far as I know yes. Can't see any reason why they wouldn't. If in doubt please check the product page for your country 😀

[@NoBody-y1s]

5 weeks in and I am overall really happy with the watch and app from Xiaomi. I have noticed that by taking care to position watch corrcetly and tightening band when working out I get more reliable readings for heart rate. After workout it is back to normal more loose and comfy fit that has proved ok for everyday use.

[@thewearableist]

That's great 🙌🏼

[@NoBody-y1s]

Interesting! Comparing heart rate between watch and belt. How do you go about to create graph overlay?

[@kingskawn]

Very good video ! I would like to use the watch to go for a run and see my route when I'm home. Do I need to take my phone with me or can it just run and record on its own?

[@thewearableist]

Thanks! You don't need to take your phone with you with the Xiaomi Watch S3 for outdoor runs as it has a built-in GPS antenna. After you come back and sync with your phone the app will show you the route on a map.

[@ericclark3935]

How do the reminders for running mode work? Are they screen reminders or sound/vocal prompts? I went out for a first run today and did not notice any prompts. Thanks.

[@thewearableist]

Hi! For me it just vibrated when I used the running reminders / alerts. If there was voice feedback the volume was probably so low that I never heard it as either run in the city or in a busy park - and I use normally bluetooth earphones connected to my phone as well so I wouldn't have heard it anyway...normally the watch vibrating was fine for me.

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Excellent review, informative, clear and thorough.

[@thewearableist]

Glad it helped 🙌🏼

[@chaopada1342]

good job reviewing this device, you pretty much answered all of my questions regarding s3.. keep it up

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Glad you found it helpful 🙂

[@merrax]

Great review, you should have way more subscribers. Keep grinding man and your rewards will come!

[@thewearableist]

I appreciate that!

[@mourgolykosmourgos4184]

Hi, could you please describe how did you run Alexa routine (from your Phone Alexa) through Xiaomi S3 Alexa?

[@thewearableist]

Hi! I show how to connect Alexa in my other video in feature number 4 I believe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmG5iqZtZdyejcU

[@datatrax1966]

I get about 10 days out of mine . I managed add a curve card to mine and it works well

[@thewearableist]

That's great! I need to get me a Curve card ASAP as it works with my Garmin wearable. Thanks 🙌🏼

[@LaKoduxa]

Your videos are amazing! You go through so many valuable pain points and not only! Would love to see a comparison between the Fitbit Charge 6 and the last MiFit band 🙏

[@thewearableist]

Hi, thanks for the feedback! Will look at the Mifit band very soon 😀

Excellent review.... thanks for not compare the watch with other different models or brands. Is great to see a comprehensive review focused only on the watch.

[@thewearableist]

Glad you found it helpful 🙌🏼

[@randern5695]

Hi can this watch’s receive notifications and will gps function without my phone or does it require Bluetooth from my phone to work?

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Yes it can receive notifications but can't reply to anyone from the watch itself. GPS antenna is on the watch, doesn't need phone to track outdoor location during activities.

[@RoasterPilot]

Is the GPS active for water sport activity?

[@thewearableist]

Hi! I haven't unfortunately tested for this but I know a couple of members in this comments section were looking at this for swimming. @tradestone100 bought it for triathlons I believe - maybe he can help us out here?

[@RoasterPilot]

@@thewearableist please scroll to kayaking mode, then see if it shows GPS network or no

[@thewearableist]

Hi! I don't have this wearable now unfortunately - I'm testing out running wearables at the moment. Hence my request to others in the community.

[@RoasterPilot]

@@thewearableist thanks a lot mate

[@UmarJahandadMalik]

I’m not getting whatsApp notifications on my xiaomi S3 watch although i have turned on the notifications for WhatsApp theough the xiaomi app. Can you kindly guide me?

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Check this video out which may be of some help: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DZ75AWgQmMTE&ved=2ahUKEwjrt_Dh2-OIAxX1WEEAHc1zAyUQwqsBegQIDxAE&usg=AOvVaw3J2pUUv1xCyXZPLusmsPk_

[@milanp.7995]

Are there any S3 models that cannot have their bezel changed?

[@thewearableist]

Hi! As far as I know all of them have removable bezels. You don't "have" to remove the bezel or change it at all, you can just let it be and use the wearable as it is. It's only once you remove it then there's a chance that it will start rattling or in some cases (like others have commented) just fall off randomly.

[@NoBody-y1s]

How do I set up the watch for interval training it would be convenient with beeps to keep me on track

[@thewearableist]

Hi! I covered this setting in the following video (feature number 6): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmG5iqZtZdyejcU Hope it helps 😀

[@NoBody-y1s]

@@thewearableist Thx! Video helped a lot. To start with I really like the layout as list feature, definitely more my style than the original cluster view. And I will for sure be spending time exploring the Workout menu. Interesting watch this 🙂

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Glad the video helped 🙂

[@robertomozzicato249]

To those affected by the rattling sound of the bezel: it is caused by the small "springs" inside the bezel (actually are simply springy metal stripes) which become loose if you remove/install the bezel a couple of times. So when they are loose the bezel has a little play which causes the rattling. A simple solution is to just slightly deform the center of those stripes toward the internal of the bezel, so that they will keep the bezel firmly in place.

[@thewearableist]

Thanks for helping everyone 🙌🏼💯

[@szedsherlock9333]

Bro you deserve more subscribers 🎉

[@thewearableist]

Thanks 🙌🏼

[@vlevi70]

Which is the longest track, you can record? 5 hours? 10? 20? For example, when I go to a full day bicycle tour, is it possible to record the whole day, for example from 6am to 6pm?

[@thewearableist]

Hi! There are lots of variables around battery life and the settings you chose on your watch (including the climate/temperature you're running in). For me, on average, the battery drained by around 3-4% for an outdoor run in the UK (raining at the time) lasting 35 mins with GPS on, always-on-display off, medium brightness when I did use the screen during the run. So just doing a rough calculation assuming your cycling sesh drains say 5% (conservative) every 40 mins and you start with 100% charge, theoretically (assuming you have similar settings and climeate as I did), the watch should last for approx 13 hours. Remember, just a rough calculation here using own experience so you might get less or more (possibly more) duration than that. Hope that helps 😀

[@cdanialves20]

Is the calorie count acceptable? I bought an amazfit gtr pro 3 and it was way off (like half of the calories that my honor band used to count)

[@thewearableist]

Hi! I've checked the daily calories burn (resting + active) between the Xiaomi watch S3 against my trusty Garmin Forerunner 165 which I used daily at the same time over a 2 month period and will share results below for 5 random days. 28/05/2024 Xiaomi Watch S3: 789 Garmin Forerunner 165: 2565 31/05/2024 Xiaomi Watch S3: 753 Garmin Forerunner 165: 2555 10/06/2024 Xiaomi Watch S3: 521 Garmin Forerunner 165: 2285 12/06/2024 Xiaomi Watch S3: 678 Garmin Forerunner 165: 2579 25/06/2024 Xiaomi Watch S3: 845 Garmin Forerunner 165: 2072 Needless to say, I am as shocked as anybody else is that the Xiaomi Watch S3 underestimates the total calories so much. You are absolutely right - thanks for asking the question so others in the comments are aware about this 🙌🏼

[@wyim]

@thewearableist May I ask if It Is possible to change the data screen or the info display in the running mode?

[@thewearableist]

Hi! I've seen you can add custom goals and reminders for things like HR, pace, etc. for outdoor running. I don't remember seeing the ability to customise the data screens. See feature number 6 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmG5iqZtZdyejcU

[@arnonfalkov3049]

One of the best, most in depth reviews I came across for any product. Keep up the good work!

[@thewearableist]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@hasnat10]

Great review man Please review the MIBRO GS ACTIVE Its a budget smartwatch focusing on health and fitness I hope you van review it's accuracy

[@thewearableist]

Hi thanks for watching! Yep will look into it 😀

[@NaveenPaudel]

​@@thewearableistTell me honestly about battery backup and does the bezzle falls easily.Tell its cons too

[@mohamed1993red]

Is it support Triathlon Mode in fitness tracking

[@thewearableist]

Hi. Apparently it does! Checkout the comments from @tradestone100 in this section for confirmation.

[@jamiebg3952]

not sure how you calculated your percentages for HR accuracy but am doubtful re the 93% accuracy for lifting.

[@thewearableist]

Hi thanks for watching! The HR accuracies are based on mean absolute error so it takes into account the 'average' of the entire data set of heart rate readings. There are some wild fluctuations that cause the plots to look significantly different but these do not form the majority of the dataset - there are large parts of the dataset (watch and ECG chest strap) with

[@NoBody-y1s]

Any watch or app out there capable of analyzing a run showing time, distance, speed, heart rate, elevation when I click on a mapped route?

[@thewearableist]

Hi, see 9:10 if you complete a run on the Watch S3, you can see the route you took, distance, elevation, pace, cadence, etc., in the Mi Fitness App. For a proper running watch with offline routes, for running, AMOLED display, great battery life, checkout the Garmin Foreunner 165: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XKi4hsosucn6M On the Garmin Foreunner 165, you can create courses, set how much time, pace, etc you want to target and the watch will guide you through the mapped run! You can also analyse runs via Strava. Hope it helps 😀

[@NoBody-y1s]

@@thewearableist This is the feature I am missing: I have got the map on Mi Fitness showing the track from todays run, then I would like to be able to click on the track to check my heart rate, the distance and time and elevation at the spot on the track I have clicked on, for example worst hill of my workout 🙂

[@NoBody-y1s]

@@thewearableist Next project: watched your video on connecting watch/Mi Fitness with Strava. Will try that and see what it looks like.

[@NoBody-y1s]

Got a couple of old heart rate monitor belts from Garmin/Suunto/Polar, if I can find them, currently buried somewhere down in the dungeon, maybe it is possible to connect to Strava to compare the results with data from the Xiaomi watch heart rate count.

[@CryptoSpartacus]

Saw you are close to getting your channel monetized so I subscribed 😊

[@thewearableist]

Much appreciated 🙌🏼

[@CryptoSpartacus]

@@thewearableist You make good content. keep it up!

[@bodhivirya7227]

Thank you so much for giving us with so much information,i really appreciate the tests you did with the dual band gps.and the compare heart rate reading, i really get a lot of information watching your videos,

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Thanks for the feedback! Glad it was helpful 😀

[@NoBody-y1s]

I get ten days on a charge, well eleven if I deplete it but will recharge after ten, use button click to turn watch face on, been doing daily 1 hour outdoor cardio workouts, gps working ok, elevation by barometer working as expected ie so so, got sleep tracking on REM included and overall I find the info interesting but noted that waking up in the middle of the night I can fool the watch I am falling back to sleep by resting...

[@thewearableist]

That's great to hear 😀

[@tradestone100]

Nice man. One question, does it have triathlon mode?

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Unfortunately not in the watch S3. Checkout the new Galaxy Watch Ultra which supports triathlons in a full-blown smartwatch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DNq2Nqd7x8qM0 Hope that helps 😀

[@tradestone100]

@@thewearableist huge thanks! But I'm confused, just ask an online seller this and he answered that it does have triathlon

[@thewearableist]

Hi. Does it really? I don't recall seeing it when I was using it! I tried looking online and in various sub-reddits to confirm but no luck! Manufacturers normally make a big deal out of multi-sport profiles like triathlons and duathlons as its normally found in more expensive sports watches and can't see anything in Xioami's material around this unfortunately. If the seller can show you proof (photo of the Triathlon mode?) then that's great! Let us know in the comments if you get that confirmation so it helps others too Multi-sport watch for £110 would be a bargain, compared to a £599 Galaxy Watch Ultra! I'd be a bit hesitant with it's durability though 🤔

[@tradestone100]

@@thewearableist weirdly xiaomi make no publicity of that feature. But some S3 users in Reddit and Amazon replied me saying that it in fact does have triathlon mode! (With photos to prove)

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Thanks for confirming that here - having multi-sport profiles like Triathlon in the Watch S3 is absolutely a bargain given Samsung made a special "Ultra" watch costing $650 / £599 with multi-sport profiles! Can't believe how Xiaomi have managed to do that at a low price, its great! I'll probably post a video about it soon so others know about it - many thanks 🙌🏼

[@NaveenPaudel]

Tell me honestly about battery backup and does the bezzle falls easily.Tell its cons too

[@thewearableist]

Hi. Here's info on battery: 9:42 Battery There's cons littered throughout the review, checkout the following sections for some of them: 0:59 Design (bezel rattling) 7:01 Heart Rate Sensor Accuracy (strength training accuracy) 8:13 GNSS Accuracy 10:39 Annoying things! Hope that helps (it's an honest review by the way 😀)

[@NaveenPaudel]

@@thewearableist Bezzle falls easily it means

[@NaveenPaudel]

Or simply notification alerts makes it annoying while putting bezzle

[@thewearableist]

Yes, it rattles a bit when it vibrates. Not sure if mines a faulty piece or its universal but I haven't dropped the watch or used it for swimming Just removed the bezel and replaced it the 1st time and since then it rattles...just something to keep in mind, might not be an issue with other Watch S3s. Hope that helps 😀

[@Goldgoldgold8868]

@@thewearableist bezel falls easily, mine got lost in just two weeks after purchase, and the worst thing is that, they don't provide replacement of the same kind, instead, you have to buy through accessories, which may cause you 25% of the price of the watch. By the end, I bought a plastic bezel at much cheaper price but locked in much better than the original bezel

[@milenateodosievskadilindar3827]

has anyone used it for diving 12:15

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Not sure about others in the comments, but Xiaomi don't recommend this watch for diving, here's a direct extract from their website: "It is not suitable for wearing in hot showers, saunas, or while diving. Make sure to avoid direct impacts from swift currents during water sports. Water resistance is not permanent and may deteriorate over time". If you're diving up to 100 m for a short duration (10 mins) checkout the Galaxy Watch Ultra. For proper deep sea diving for long durations, you're better off with a Suunto Ocean (www.suunto.com/en-gb/Products/dive-computers-and-instruments/suunto-ocean/suunto-ocean-all-black/) or a Garmin Descent, or the new Garmin Fenix 8 also has diving capabilities but with an eye watering price tag 🥹 www.garmin.com/en-GB/c/sports-fitness/dive-computers-smartwatches/

[@bodhivirya7227]

Definitely my new favorite KZbinr for tech review, subscribe

[@thewearableist]

Hi! Thanks for the feedback!

[@NoBody-y1s]

Any proper user manual for this watch or it is all trial and error 🙂

[@thewearableist]

Hi! The watch comes with a manual in the box. Here's an online version: cdn.tgdd.vn/Products/PDF/3/321817/HDSD/xiaomi-watch-s3-huong-dan-su-dung-tieng-anh.pdf Hope this helps 🙂

[@NoBody-y1s]

@@thewearableist Call that a proper manual, I bet you have not read it 🙂 (216 pages - many many languages - not a lot of info)

[@thewearableist]

@user-wn4yj5mu7n You're right, I never read the manual !

[@NoBody-y1s]

I have got the watch (silver), using trial and error is improving things, but I am old school and like to read manuals, your video gave a couple of helpful hints, overall really happy with this watch

[@thewearableist]

@user-wn4yj5mu7n glad the video helped and you're enjoying your wearable 🙂

[@xdexx]

Do you know where is Alexa available? I am in The Netherlands and the watch is refusing to connect…

[@thewearableist]

Hi! -On the Mi Fitness App go to 'Device' in bottom right corner of the app -Scroll down and select Amazon Alexa -Log into Amazon and give the necessary permissions -once all logged in, long-press the too right button on the watch and Alexa should start working Hope this helps 🙂

[@xdexx]

@@thewearableist Thanks for a quick answer. My question is about the country/region where Alexa is available. Here in The Netherlands I get an error because of unsupported region. Where are you located? Cheers!

[@thewearableist]

No worries! I'm based in the UK. It looks like some regions have this issue with Alexa integration and connection within Xiaomi products. One workaround is changing the region in your Mi Fitness App. Check this sub-reddit out where someone got it to work after changing their region to United Kingdom: www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/1bwf8t4/fixed_and_working_alexa_on_redmi_watch_4_with/ Hope it helps 😀

[@xdexx]

@@thewearableist Cheers mate! Problem solved 🙂

[@thewearableist]

Glad it worked 🙌🏼

[@seismic52]

I enjoyed your review! I just got the watch myself. Seems nice, so far.

[@thewearableist]

That's great!

[@NoBody-y1s]

To add more info to Mi Fitness I was thinking of buying a Xiaomi scale but it seems it will only synch with Xiaomi Home and not Mi Fitness so a no buy

[@thewearableist]

Ah that's a shame! It make sense for them to integrate the scale to Mi Fitness instead, not sure why they decided to integrate it in Xiaomi Home 🤔

[@NoBody-y1s]

​@@thewearableist Caved in :-) Bought the Xiaomi scale. Inexpensive. Working well with the Home app saving my weight. Still a mystery why Xiaomi did not integrate scale with Mi Fitness app.

[@LightningSnake]

Xiaomi Scale syncs with Zepp Life which in turn, you can ask Mi Fitness to retrieve that data, so don't hold back in buying one

[@NoBody-y1s]

@@LightningSnake Thx for weighing in, got the scale so going to test the Zepp Life Mi Fitness way

[@NoBody-y1s]

@@LightningSnake Nope, not able to pair 400 scale with Zepp Life.

[@ashouhdy]

still cannot reply notifications ? no update till now for replying ?

[@thewearableist]

No unfortunately not.

[@ashouhdy]

@@thewearableist thank you for replying

[@rezahasheminejad4260]

Hi, I do swimming for 75 min three times each week. Is it ok for? Xiaomi watch 3s is attractive for me because of it’s lovely design and e- payment. I have gifted a Huawei watch fit 3 from my brother but I’m between Huawei fit 3 and Xiaomi watch 3s. Would you help me!

[@thewearableist]

Hi! The Xiaomi Watch S3 has a swimming activity and should be fine for use in a swimming pool as per their official specs. I haven't personally tested the Huawei Watch Fit 3 but a quick look suggests it should also be fine for swimming. Check this link out showing a comparison of both: versus.com/en/huawei-watch-fit-3-vs-xiaomi-watch-s3 Interestingly, the above link suggests the Huawei Watch Fit 3 has a stroke counter for swimming - which might be great for your use case? I haven't tested it personally so can't comment on its accuracy though. Battery life on the Xiaomi looks longer than the Huawei. Looks like the Huawei is not a bad gift at all 😀 Hope the above link helps, its got quite a lot of detail in it.

[@billycen9501]

ゆうよです。いいぞ！がんばってね。

[@thewearableist]

フィードバックありがとうございます。ビデオを楽しんでいただけて嬉しいです。

[@Freekxng]

No emoji support should be part of the annoying things!

[@thewearableist]

Yep agree it is one of those annoying things - I never realised it when testing it, but see the sub-reddit link in my response to your other comment where others faced the same issue.