Microsoft Band v2 Support Link Appears and Disappears

Preparations appear to be moving forward as we near the announcement of the second generation version of Microsoft's Band wearable.

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

September 22, 2015

2 Min Read
Microsoft Band v2 Support Link Appears and Disappears

The scouring of the Internet continues for any official information relating to the hardware that will be announced next month in New York City by Microsoft.

It is expected that we will hear about the successors to the Surface Pro 3 and Microsoft Band in addition to new Lumia flagship phones for Windows 10 Mobile.

While we have seen leaked information and other speculation about these devices, including renders of Microsoft Band v2, nothing has been officially released from Microsoft about these products.

However, we are getting closer to the possibility that we will learn more about these devices soon because today a link has appeared on one of Microsoft's Band support pages - How to Connect your Microsoft Band.

If you look at the Related topics on the right hand side of that page (screenshot below) you will see the first link points towards Microsoft Band 2 features and functions.

After receiving this tip, thanks Ryan, I clicked through to that page only to find it shows as a 404 - Page Not Found error:

While I am bummed but not surprised the info is not there it is part of the movement forward to announcing the second generation wearable from Microsoft. I guess Best Buy selling the original Microsoft Band for less than $100 is also a good indicator as well.

Note: Just before going live with this article the Microsoft Band 2 features and functions link was pulled off the support page as shown above.  The direct link still works but continues to show a Page Not Found 404 error.

But, wait...there's probably more so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Google+.

About the Author

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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