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Currently I'm doing the following to detect what Microsoft Band model the user has:
FirmwareVersion = await SelectedBand.GetFirmwareVersionAsync();
BandModel = int.Parse(FirmwareVersion.Split('.')[0])< 10 ? 2 : 1;
The reason for this approach is because the version of the Band 1 firmware is higher than that of the Band 2. This makes sense from an engineering perspective but can potentially lead to a conflict once the Band 2 reaches 10+
Is there a better way to do this? Has anyone found a more accurate identifier of the Band model?
Note: I do also use SelectedBand.GetHardwareVersionAsync() however it returns a whole number that doesn't appear relevant to the Band model.
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The Microsoft Band incorporates fitness tracking and health-oriented capabilities and integrated with Windows Phone, iOS, and Android smartphones through a Bluetooth connection.
The problem is there are simply too many competitors in the market with products that perform similar functions as the Band but at a lower price. For the Band to succeed, Microsoft needed to blow all the competition out of the water with something spectacular, and it failed to do so with the Band 2.
with the help of the Microsoft Band SDK you can get both firmware and hardware version. Check the hardware version with BandClient.GetHardwareVersionAsync(). You'll get <= 19 for v1 and >= 20 for v2
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