Bathing in the Sea with Xiaomi Mi Band 5: is it Possible

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is Xiaomi’s latest smart bracelet. Its launch on the market has come timely to be enjoyed in the middle of summer. Many users do not remove the bracelet at any time, to have a constant monitoring of their physical activity and even sleep cycles. But there is a great question that arises around the Mi Band 5, can I bathe with it in the sea?

Bathing in the Sea with the Xiaomi Mi Band 5

The Mi Band 5 can be considered an all-terrain bracelet. We can wear it almost in any environment or circumstance, but it is clear that it has its technical limitations like any electronic product. Users of the Mi Band 5 know that the bracelet can be wet without problem and even submerged, but doubts always arise about where to apply this possibility. The official Xiaomi forums already have several threads that raise questions and users tell their experiences.

What does the Mi Band 5 itself say?

If we take into consideration what the bracelet itself tells us in its performance sheet, we see that the Mi Band 5 can withstand a pressure of 5ATM . This means that it is submersible up to 50 meters under water, so it is valid while swimming and waterproof enough to take a shower with it. However, it is not entirely safe for activities such as diving where a long period of time submerged could affect its resistance. In addition, the bracelet does not talk about whether you prefer fresh water instead of salt water , so we cannot leave much doubt in this regard.

What do users say?

As we say, users raise the question in the forums of the brand and the experience of many speaks for itself. There are users who report swimming with it every day in the open sea without experiencing problems. Others warn that although there are no problems, it is best to remove it before bathing in the sea, since Mi Band damaged by salt water are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

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Other users remember that the important thing is not to overdo the use of the bracelet in sea water and that the most important thing is to rinse the bracelet with fresh water after having bathed in the sea, cleaning and drying the charging connectors well to avoid problems.

What does Xiaomi say?

To clear up any doubts, we have asked the Xiaomi Customer Service. Our question has been if there is a difference between bathing with the bracelet in fresh or salt water and if either of the two options affects it differently. Xiaomi’s answer is that it is not recommended to submerge with it in salt water . In addition, they confirm that if the bracelet stops working as a result of a swim in the sea, the guarantee would not cover the damages

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Then what do we do?

Therefore, it seems clear that the best option is to remove the bracelet before the dip in the sea. However, if you are going to continue doing it even so, take into account the previous recommendations and rinse the bracelet well with fresh water after bathing in the sea. It is also recommended that you cover the screen of your Mi Band 5 with a protective plastic, since if the baths in the sea are frequent, rubbing with the sand will end up scratching the screen in total safety.