Just in case you missed them, we launched a few new features for the new Microsoft Band. You can control your music apps from your band, program reminders to get up and move if you’ve been sitting still for too long, and name specific exercises when you use the Exercise Tile.
Get more info below!
All-new Music Controls
Put your phone away and control your music directly from your band. The touchscreen displays the song title and lets you pause and play, skip forward and back, and adjust the volume. Music apps you use on your phone connect to your band through Bluetooth. Use music controls any time, whether you’re on a run or making dinner.
Stay Active With Notifications That Remind You to Get Up and Move
Be more active throughout your day. Your band can now remind you to get up and move when you’ve been still for too long. You choose the time intervals you want to be reminded, whether they’re 30, 60, or 90 minutes. You can also set a period of time when you don’t want to receive reminders, like when you’re sleeping.
Choose Your Favorite Exercise When You Use the Exercise Tile
Now, it’s easier to track your duration, calorie burn, and heart rate for your favorite exercises when you use the Exercise Tile. Select popular options, like yoga or weightlifting, or name your own. When you review your exercise sessions in the Microsoft Health app or Web Dashboard, your summaries and observations will be grouped by exercise type for better insights into your performance.
Learn About New Features From the What’s New Tile
Easily find out about new features for Microsoft Band 2 with the new ‘What’s New’ Tile. The tile will automatically appear on your band when new updates are available. Tap the tile to see what’s new for your band.
We hope you enjoy the new features! Let us know what you think in the comments.
