There are many reasons that make the Xiaomi Mi Band a very attractive activity bracelet for the vast majority of users and especially for those who do not want to invest too much in a wearable. Today we show you one more reason to get yours or get more out of it if you already have it: how to unlock a Windows PC with the Mi Band.
Xiaomi Mi Band as a key to your PC
The Xiaomi Mi Band is one of those few devices that we would practically recommend to any user. It does not matter if what you are looking for is simply an accessory with which to quantify your physical activity or one to be aware of the possible notifications you receive on your smartphone.
For what it costs, without a doubt, it is one of the best technological investments that can be made. Logically, as long as you are not looking for something very specific, where options such as the Apple Watch or other Garmin-type smartwatches can be more complete, although also more expensive.
However, many users are still surprised to see the multitude of options that this bracelet offers. One of them, little known by most, is its ability to unlock a PC Window just by being nearby. How this is achieved, it is quite simple, although there are some details to take into account.
How to unlock your PC with the Mi Band
Windows 10 offers different options for logging in . You can choose not to use any protection (it is not recommended), also the use of a PIN code or password, facial recognition through Windows Hello, fingerprint if it includes a reader, F2A security keys and, finally, the use of some Bluetooth devices as a login key.
For the latter case, that of Bluetooth devices to unlock a Windows PC, we are going to use the Xiaomi Mi Band. Not long ago, this bracelet launched an experimental function that together with the use of an application called My Blaze Unlock allows you to unlock your computer just by being close. So if you’re interested, here are the steps to follow.
- The first step, until the official launch outside of China of My Base Unlock, is to change the region of use of the PC . To do this, go to the Windows 10 configuration panel and in Settings> Language and time> Region and change the country to China.
- Open your browser and search the Microsfot app store Mi Blaze Unlock . This will be the app that will allow us to unlock the PC. Once installed you can change the region back to your initial country
- Before running the application, open the Mi Fit app from your smartphone and access the settings of your bracelet. In the options of the Lab section, activate the Unlock My NoteBook
- Run My Blaze Unlock. Do not panic because it is in Chinese, just by hitting the right arrow you will continuously reach the screen that will allow you to link the bracelet to the PC via Bluetooth. Although if you want to understand everything that appears on the screen, you can use Google Lens to translate what appears on the screen just by pointing with the camera of your phone
- On the last screen you can activate if you want that, in addition to unlocking and logging in when you bring your Mi Band to your PC, the screen also locks when you move away. Here you already decide what interests you or not
Ready, that’s how easy and simple it is to use your Mi Band 3, Mi Band 4 or the recent Mi Band 5 as an unlock system for Windows. An option that provides comfort and avoids having to continuously type your password to log in every time it is blocked. Also, it is much faster even than the PIN code.