How to change the time on the Xiaomi Mi Band bracelet: all ways + error solving

Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelets automatically sync time with a connected smartphone through the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models). But sometimes users face problems: the time on the bracelet is several hours behind, shows the wrong time zone or completely resets after discharge. In 90% of cases, this is solved by simple resynchronization, but there are hidden nuances - especially for Mi Band 3/4 models with outdated software.

If your bracelet is persistently “living in the past” or, conversely, in a hurry for 12 hours, do not rush to reset it to factory settings. In this article, all the proven ways to change the time on the Xiaomi Mi Band (from the 3rd to the 8th version), including manual adjustment through the application, cache reset and time zone problems, and also – the table of compatibility of models with current versions of software and answers to frequent questions.

Note: Instructions are valid for firmware 2023-2026. If your bracelet is released before 2020 (Mi Band 1/2), some methods may not work due to outdated communication protocol.

Why is the Mi Band the wrong time?

Before you change the time manually, let's understand the reasons for the failure. Xiaomi bracelet does not have its own watch, it receives data from the smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

• 🕒 Lag/hurry for 1-12 hours (typical for changing time zone).
• ⏳ Hang on one value (more often after updating the firmware).
• 🔄 Reset before 00:00 after retrieval from charging.
• ❌ Not updated at all (connection problem) BLE).

Main reasons:

1. Wrong time zone on your smartphone or in your Mi Account.
2. Sync failure due to weak Bluetooth signal or conflict with other devices
3. Outdated firmware bracelet or application Mi Fitness/Zepp Life.
4. Hardware failure (rarely, usually after falling or getting moisture).

🔍 How do you check? Open your settings on your smartphone. → Date and time, and compare it to the bracelet. If there's a difference, it's a problem with sync. If the time on the phone is also wrong, fix it manually or turn on automatic settings.

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On Android, turn on Automatic Date and Time and Automatic Time Zone in your settings. On iPhone, go to Settings → Basic → Date and Time and activate Auto.

Method 1: Time synchronization with Mi Fitness/Zepp Life

The easiest method is forced synchronization via the official app, suitable for all Mi Band models except the Mi Band 1/2 (they require old Mi Fit software that is no longer supported).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for Mi Band 6/7/8).
2. Make sure the bracelet is connected to your smartphone (the Bluetooth icon must be green).
3. Go to the Profile tab (the icon of the person at the bottom of the screen).
4. Select your bracelet from the list of devices.
5. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Settings → Additional settings.
6. Find the Sync Time (or Update Data) item and click on it.

If the item is missing, try:

• 🔄 Reconnect the bracelet (forget the device) → re-binding).
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone and bracelet (on the Mi Band, press the touch button for 10 seconds).
• 🔧 Update the Mi app Fitness/Zepp Life to the latest version.

Bluetooth enabled on your smartphone

Bracelet charged at least 20%

The latest version of Mi Fitness/Zepp Life is available

Smartphone connected to the Internet (to check the time zone)-->

⚠️ Attention: On the Mi Band 3/4 after changing the time zone may require manual reset via Settings → Reset in the app. It won't delete your data, but it will reset the bracelet.

Method 2: Manual time change (for Mi Band 5/6/7/8)

Xiaomi’s new models allow you to manually adjust time through the Zepp Life app (formerly Amazfit), a method that is useful if automatic synchronization doesn’t work due to problems with Xiaomi’s servers.

How to change it manually:

1. Open Zepp Life and go to the profile of the bracelet.
2. Select the device settings → Date and time.
3. Turn off the autosynchronization option (if it is active).
4. Enter the current date, time and time zone manually.
5. Save the changes and wait for the vibration of the bracelet (update signal).

📌 Important: After manual settings, turn on automatic synchronization back, otherwise time will be lost every time you disconnect from your smartphone.

💡 Tip: If after manual settings time again strays, check the settings for power saving on your smartphone. Xiaomi/Redmi) Turn off background Bluetooth synchronization.

Method 3: Resetting the bracelet to factory settings

If neither synchronization nor manual tuning helps, the radical method is hard reset, which will remove all the data from the wristband (steps, pulse, alarm settings), but often solves time problems.

How to drop the Mi Band:

1. Open Mi Fitness/Zepp Life and go to bracelet settings.
2. Select Untie the device (or Remove the bracelet).
3. On the bracelet itself: For Mi Band 3/4/5: press the touch button for 10-15 seconds until the vibration and the Mi logo appear. For Mi Band 6/7/8: go to Settings → System → Reset on the bracelet screen.

Reconnect the bracelet through the app.

⚠️ Warning: After reset, the bracelet may request firmware updates. Do not interrupt the process, this may lead to "bricking" of the device (loss of performance). Average refresh time: 5-10 minutes.

Solving time zone problems

A common cause of incorrect timing is a time zone conflict between your smartphone, Mi Account account, and bracelet, for example, if you travel or use a VPN, the bracelet may get stuck in the old belt.

How to fix it:

1. On a smartphone: 📱 Android: Settings → System system → Date and time → Turn on the automatic time zone. 🍎 iPhone: Settings → Mainstream → Date and time → Activate Automatically Install.
2. On Xiaomi: Open account.xiaomi.com. Go to Profile → Personal Data. Check the Time Zone field - it must match the real one.

In the annex:

• In Mi Fitness/Zepp Life, go to bracelet settings → Additional → Time Zone.
• Select the belt manually (for example, GMT+3 Moscow).

⏳ How long does the update last?

• 🕒 Mi Band 3/4/5: 3–5 minute.
• ⏱️ Mi Band 6/7/8: 7–12 minutes (due to the larger volume of firmware).