Set time and date on Xiaomi Mi Band 4: automatic and manual synchronization

Why Mi Band 4 is getting a bit of a time-wandering experience and how to fix it

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet automatically syncs time and date with the connected smartphone via the Mi Fit app (or Zepp Life for new versions). However, many users are faced with a situation where the clock on the wristband screen begins to lag, rush or even show the wrong date.

In this article, we will look at all the ways to adjust the time on the Mi Band 4, from automatic synchronization to manual adjustment through hidden menus, pay special attention to the typical errors that cause the bracelet to stop updating data, and give a checklist to diagnose the problem. If your gadget shows a time with a difference of more than 5 minutes or a date from the last century, the following instructions will help return the accuracy without reset to factory settings.

Preparation: What to check before setting the time

Before you change the settings on the bracelet itself, make sure that the problem is not in the smartphone or app.

• 📱 Application version: Install the latest version of Mi Fit (for the first time) Android/iOS) Or Zepp Life. Older versions may not synchronize data correctly.
• 🔄 Account Sync: Sign in to the same account Xiaomi/Zepp, Different accounts lead to a conflict of settings.
• 📶 Bluetooth Connection: Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and make sure that the Mi Band 4 appears in the list of conjugated devices.
• ⚡ Battery charge: If the bracelet charge is below 10%, it can turn off background synchronization to save energy.

Also check the time zone on your phone: if it's set up incorrectly, the bracelet will duplicate the erroneous data. On Android, path: Settings → System → Date and Time → Time Zone. On iPhone: Settings → Basic → Date and Time.

Automatic time synchronization with Mi Fit/Zepp Life

By default, the Mi Band 4 updates the time and date automatically every time you connect to your smartphone. If this process is broken, perform forced synchronization:

1. Open the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app.
2. Click on the icon of your bracelet at the top of the screen (usually displayed as the Mi Smart Band 4).
3. Scroll down to the Data Sync section and tap it.
4. Wait for the process to be completed (Sync is complete on the screen).

If synchronization doesn’t help, try reconnecting the bracelet:

1. In the app, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Disable the device.
2. Then add the bracelet again through Add the device.

Reboot your smartphone and bracelet

Update the Mi Fit/Zepp Life app

Check location and Bluetooth permissions

Make sure that the phone is on automatic time zone-->

Manually adjusting time through the hidden menu of the bracelet

If the automatic sync doesn't work, you can change the time and date directly on the wristband.

1. On the Mi Band 4 screen, swipe right to open the menu.
2. Find the icon More (three dots) and tap it.
3. Select Settings → Date and time.
4. Turn off the autosynchronization option (if it is active).
5. Manually set the time zone, time format (12/24 hours) and current date/time.

Important: After manually setting up, turn on Auto Sync back, otherwise time will be lost every time you disconnect from your phone.

Table: Common mistakes and their solutions

⚠️ Note: If after all the manipulations, the bracelet continues to show the wrong time, check the regional settings in the Xiaomi account. VPN With another region, the device may be using the wrong time server.

Updating the firmware as a solution to problems with time

Outdated firmware is one of the main causes of synchronization failures, with versions below 1.0.9.14 not supporting manual time adjustment, and automatic synchronization not stable.

1. Connect the Mi Band 4 to the charger (the charge must be at least 50%).
2. Open Mi Fit, go to the profile of the bracelet.
3. Slip on the Firmware Update (if an update is available).
4. Confirm the installation and wait for the completion (the bracelet will reboot).

The process can take up to 30 minutes. Don't turn off the bracelet from charging or close the app during the upgrade. After the reboot, check the firmware version in the About bracelet section.

1. Reboot the smartphone and bracelet.

2. delete the cache of the Mi Fit app in the phone settings.

3. Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes the problem is locking Xiaomi servers).-->

Resetting the bracelet to factory settings

If none of the methods worked, perform a full reset of the Mi Band 4.This will delete all data from the device, including the time settings, but often resolve system errors.

Method 1: Through the application

1. Open Mi Fit. → Profile → Mi Smart Band 4.
2. Select Disable the device and confirm.
3. Then add the bracelet again as a new device.

Method 2: Through the bracelet itself

1. On the Mi Band 4 screen, go to Settings → More → Reset.
2. Confirm the action by clicking on the icon of the tick.
3. After the reboot, perform the initial setup through the application.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, the bracelet will return to factory settings, including the time format (12/24 All steps, sleep and training data will be deleted without recovery.

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Resetting to factory settings is a last resort. Before you do, be sure to check the firmware update and reconnect the bracelet through the application.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up time on Mi Band 4