Xiaomi held its annual flagship conference in Shenzhen on May 31. In addition to the Xiaomi 8 series products, there was also a very popular Xiaomi bracelet 3 in the market. However, for various reasons, the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 has not been reported yet, and the conference only said that it would be available in September. After waiting hard for several months, the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 with complete functions finally arrived.

Slightly special limited edition

What we got is the limited edition commemorative edition of Xiaomi bracelet 3 NFC, so the outer packaging is slightly different from the ordinary edition. The same maple leaf red main color is used as the limited edition, highlighting the difference from the ordinary edition.

The back is pasted with the relevant parameters of the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3. It can be seen that the main specifications are completely consistent with those of the ordinary Xiaomi bracelet 3, which is mainly the addition of NFC chips.

On the side is the introduction of the important selling points of the NFC version of Xiaomi Bracelet 3. Compared with the ordinary version, we can see that there is a "multi-functional NFC".

The list of all accessories is the same as the ordinary version. In addition to the bracelet body, the accessory accessories are only the instructions and noodles charging line. It is expected that, after all, the changes are only in the bracelet body.

Although the NFC function has been added, the NFC version of the Xiaomi bracelet 3 is no different from the ordinary version in appearance, nor does it make a special NFC mark to distinguish between the two versions. It is impossible to distinguish the two versions in appearance.

The difference between the limited edition and the ordinary edition is that the attached watchband is a new maple leaf red color matching. The ordinary edition provides graphite black, thermal orange and deep space blue. I hope that the ordinary edition can also add this color matching watchband in the future.

Another difference is that there is a radium pattern on the wrist buckle of the watch strap, and a limited number and a limited edition are printed to prove the identity of the limited edition. We got 115. According to the official instructions of Xiaomi, the final number "666" is unknown?

New functions brought by NFC

Compared with the ordinary version of Xiaomi bracelet 3, the biggest difference of the NFC version is that the NFC chip is added, thus adding two very practical functions, namely, the urban bus card and the analog access card, which are also the focus of consumers' expectations.

In terms of bus cards, the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 currently supports 164 cities nationwide, and can open Beijing Tianjin Hebei interconnection cards, Guangdong Lingnantong Yangcheng Pass, Shenzhen Pass, Hefei Pass, Jiangsu all-in-one traffic card, Suzhou Pass, Wuhan Pass, Jilin Pass and Guangxi all-in-one traffic card. Of course, Xiaomi officials also said that they will continue to support other cities' bus cards in the future.

It is also very convenient to open a bus card for Xiaomi Handband 3 NFC version. Just connect the bracelet in Xiaomi Sports app, find the corresponding target bracelet in "My Device", select to add a traffic card, and add different bus cards according to the needs of different regions. The corresponding operation also has corresponding instructions, which is similar to the process of adding a bus card on Xiaomi mobile phones. It should be noted that the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 is the same as the NFC bus card of Xiaomi mobile phone. The relevant card information stored on the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 after card opening cannot be deleted, and each bracelet can open up to four bus cards, so please think twice before card opening.

Nowadays, many first tier cities have deployed the QR code ride function, but I personally prefer RFID technology to achieve small payment processing. First, RFID technology such as NFC can be used to keep "Always Ready" on standby at any time, without the need to enter the corresponding interface in advance like using QR code; Secondly, there is the problem of recognition rate. There is almost no problem within the communication distance that meets the range, and the bus or subway gate may not be able to quickly identify the two-dimensional code; Finally, there is the problem of transformation cost. Unlike QR code, scanning equipment must be added. The use of NFC can be largely compatible with the original RFID gate used by the bus and subway, reducing the cost of transformation.

Another function brought by joining NFC is to simulate the door card. However, the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 is not open by default. It needs to be enabled in the laboratory function. At the same time, identity authentication is required before simulating the door card, which is slightly more cumbersome than opening the bus card. The range of door cards supporting simulation is similar to that of other products. They are all unencrypted door cards with a frequency of 13.56MHz. Most of the door cards in the author's hands are encrypted and cannot be simulated. Only one card was successfully simulated. There is no problem with the function.

Of course, in addition to the NFC function, the Xiaomi bracelet 3 has heart rate monitoring, exercise counting, sleep monitoring, notification and reminder functions. After completing the functions of bus cards and analog door cards, the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 can be said to be the most powerful bracelet on the market at present. For more information on non NFC functions, click "Invincible is the loneliest Xiaomi bracelet 3" see.

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On September 19, when Xiaomi added two new members to its Xiaomi 8 series products, the NFC version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 was officially launched. For consumers who have waited for months, it will not disappoint you; The price of 199 yuan is definitely one of the most worth buying bracelets in the market. The only question is whether you can get it. For users who do not just need analog door cards and bus cards, the ordinary version of Xiaomi bracelet 3 is also an option to consider.

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