How to change the time on the Xiaomi smart watch: 3 ways + solving errors

Xiaomi smartwatches automatically synchronize time with the connected smartphone, but sometimes manual adjustment is required – after reset, when changing the time zone or if the device is “lagging behind.” In this article, we will discuss all the ways to change the time on the Mi Band, Amazfit and other smart watches of the brand, including hidden functions and solving typical errors.

It is important to understand that the configuration algorithm depends on the model: on the Mi Band 7 and later, the process is simplified, and for the Amazfit GTR 4 or Watch 2 Pro, additional options are available (for example, choosing the format of 12/24 hours).

Why does Xiaomi watch show the wrong time?

Before you change the settings, check the cause of the failure.

• 📱 No sync with your smartphone (Bluetooth disabled or Mi app) Fitness/Zepp unrenovated).
• ⚡ Battery discharge – at a charge level below 15%, the watch can reset time.
• 🌍 Wrong time zone on your phone (especially after flights).
• 🔄 Firmware failure – relevant after updates or hard reset (Settings) → Reset).

If Xiaomi watches are behind or in a hurry for a few minutes, the fault may be a hardware error of the quartz generator (rare, but found in budget models), in which case only a replacement of the device under warranty will help.

Method 1: Automatic synchronization with a smartphone

The easiest method is to link the watch to the phone through the official app, and the algorithm works for all models, including the Mi Band 8 Pro and Amazfit Bip 5:

1. Install the app: Mi Band - Mi Fitness (Android/iOS) for Amazfit - Zepp (formerly Mi Fit).

Connect the watch to your phone via Bluetooth.

Device Profile → Time settings

Autosynchronization

After that, the clock will update each time you connect to the phone.

Bluetooth on your phone

The application has access to the location (for the time zone)

Watches connected to Xiaomi/Zepp account

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⚠️ Attention: On Android 12+ iOS 16+ Applications may be blocked from background activity. Add Mi Fitness or Zepp to battery optimization exceptions.

Method 2: Manually adjusting time on the clock

If automatic synchronization is not available (for example, there is no phone at hand), you can change the time on the device.

On most devices, the configuration interface looks like this:

1. Scroll through the clock screen up/down to open the menu.
2. Select Settings (cog icon).
3. Find the time and date section.
4. Turn off Auto Update (if necessary) and enter the time manually.

For GPS models (such as the Amazfit T-Rex 2), time may be lost due to conflict with satellite data.

1. Turn off GPS on your watch (Settings → Sensors → GPS → Off).
2. Manually set the right time.
3. Turn the GPS back on.

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If the time problem appears after the firmware update, roll back to the previous version through the Zepp app (Update → Return to the old version).

Features of setting time on different models

The manufacturer updates the interface regularly, so the instructions may differ.

Mi Band 6/7/8

These models don't have the ability to manually select a time zone, just sync with your phone or manual time entry.

1. Turn off autosynchronization in the app.
2. Manually set the time on the local belt.
3. When you return, turn the sync back on.

Amazfit GTR 4 / GTS 4

More options are available here:

• 🕒 Selection of time format (12/24 hour).
• 🌍 Manual indication of the time zone (list of cities).
• 🔄 Setting up automatic transition to summer/winter time.

Xiaomi Watch S2 Pro

Smartwatches on Wear OS sync with Google Account to change the time:

1. Open Settings → System → Date and time.
2. Turn it off automatically.
3. Select Set a Time and enter the values.

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