The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet automatically syncs time with your smartphone via the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit). However, sometimes users face problems: time gets lost after a reboot, the wrong time zone is displayed or the bracelet stops updating data altogether. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to adjust time, from basic synchronization to manual methods and solve typical errors.
The Mi Band 5 is not a single band. GPS-It's completely dependent on the data of the smartphone, which means that any problems with time on the bracelet are most often associated with the settings of the phone or app. We will look at not only standard instructions, but also hidden nuances – for example, why time may be “lagging behind” 1-2 hours after a firmware update or how to fix a failure after a change. SIM-map.
Why Mi Band 5 is the wrong time: 5 main reasons
Before you start setting up, it's important to understand why the bracelet is showing the wrong time.
- 📱 No sync with the smartphone: the Mi Fitness application has not updated data for more than a day.
- ⏰ Wrong time zone on your phone (especially when moving or using) VPN).
- 🔄 Failure after updating the firmware bracelet or application.
- 📶 Bluetooth problems: connection is constantly broken.
- 🔋 Battery discharge: At a charge level below 10%, the bracelet may not work properly.
If your Mi Band 5 shows a time several hours apart, check your phone's settings first. For example, on Android go to Settings → System → Date and Time and make sure that the options "Date and Time Auto Determine" and "Time Zone Auto" are enabled. On iPhone, similar settings are in Settings → Basic → Date and Time.
Method 1: Automatic time synchronization through Mi Fitness
The easiest and most recommended way is to let the Mi Fitness app update the time on the wristband itself.
- Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
- Make sure the bracelet is connected to your phone via Bluetooth (the connection icon must be green).
- Go to the Profile tab (the icon of the person at the bottom of the screen).
- Select your Mi Band 5 from the device list.
- Scroll down and click Sync Data.
Usually, the time is updated within 10 to 30 seconds. If the synchronization does not occur, try:
- 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds).
- 📱 Re-launch the Mi Fitness app.
- 🔗 Disable and reconnect the bracelet in Bluetooth settings.
Bluetooth enabled on phone | Mi Fitness app updated to latest version | The bracelet is charged more than 20% | The time zones on the phone and bracelet match-->
Important: if the time on the bracelet is still incorrect after synchronization, check if the phone has a manual time zone (for example, Moscow +3 instead of automatic determination), this is a common cause of failures.
Method 2: Manually adjusting time through an application (if the automatic does not work)
If automatic synchronization doesn't work, you can manually set the time through hidden Mi Fitness settings, which works even when you have Bluetooth issues.
Instructions:
- Open Mi Fitness and go to the profile of the bracelet.
- Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Device Settings.
- Scroll down to the Additional section and select Time and Date.
- Turn off the "Autosynchronization of Time" option.
- Manually set the current time, date and time zone.
- Save the changes and wait for the synchronization (the bracelet vibrates when the upgrade is successful).
Note that when you manually adjust the bracelet, it won't automatically update the time when you cross time zones or switch to winter/summer time. You'll have to repeat the procedure manually.
What if Mi Fitness doesn’t have a time and date option?
Method 3: Reset the bracelet to factory settings (extreme case)
If neither synchronization nor manual adjustment helps, the bracelet may have malfunctioned, in which case a full reset to factory settings will help, and note that after this procedure, all data (steps, pulse, alarm settings) will be deleted.
How to Reset Mi Band 5:
- On the bracelet, go to Settings → About Device → Reset (scroll the screen with swipes up/down).
- Confirm the reset by clicking on the tick (✓).
- After restarting the bracelet, reconnect it to the Mi Fitness app.
After reset, the time should be synchronized automatically. If the problem persists, check:
- 📲 Bracelet firmware version (in Settings) → Current version for 2026 - 1.0.3.54 or higher.
- 🔄 Updates for the Mi Fitness app in Google Play or App Store.
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Before reset, take a picture of the bracelet screen with the firmware version. If the time is lost again after the update, this information can be provided in support of Xiaomi for diagnosis.
Table: Frequent errors and their solutions
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The time on the bracelet is not updated | Bluetooth is disabled or unstable | Reboot Bluetooth on your phone, remove the bracelet from the list of devices and connect again |
| Time difference ± 1 hour | Wrong time zone on the phone | Enable automatic time zone determination in smartphone settings |
| After the firmware update, time has gone wrong | Synchronization failure | Reset the bracelet to factory settings (see Method 3) |
| The bracelet shows UTC time (always 3-4 hours ago) | Error in location data | Turn on geolocation on your phone and reset the bracelet |
| Time is updated, but with a delay of 5-10 minutes | Energy saving mode on the phone | Add Mi Fitness to battery optimization exceptions |
Additional settings: time format and alarm clocks
In addition to the time itself, the Mi Band 5 can be set to display format (12- or 24-hour) and control alarm clocks, which also affect the correct operation of the device.
How to change the format of the time:
- In the Mi Fitness app, go to bracelet settings.
- Select the screen and brightness → the format of time.
- Set a 24-hour or 12-hour (AM/PM) format.
To set the alarm clocks:
- In Mi Fitness, open the Alarms section.
- Press Add an alarm clock and set the time.
- Activate the "Repeat" option if you need a daily signal.
- The alarm clock will vibrate even if the phone is turned off.
If the alarm doesn’t work, check:
- 🔔 Vibration level in bracelet settings (Settings) → Vibration).
- 📵 Do Not Disturb on the phone (it can block notifications for Mi Fitness).
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The time format on the wristband and phone should be the same. If the smartphone is set to 24-hour format, and on the Mi Band 5 - 12-hour, the synchronization may not work properly.
Frequent questions and decisions
Why did the battery change to Mi Band 5?
Can I set my time for Mi Band 5 without a smartphone?
Why is Mi Band 5 showing the time 3 hours ago?
How often does the Mi Band 5 sync time to your phone?
Can the Mi Band 5 automatically switch to winter/summer time?
Conclusion: How to avoid time problems in the future
To ensure that Xiaomi Mi Band 5 always shows the exact time, follow these guidelines:
- 📲 Regularly update the Mi Fitness app and bracelet firmware.
- 🔋 Do not allow the battery to drain completely (charge at a charge level below 20%).
- 🌍 Before traveling, check the time zone settings on your phone.
- 🔄 Reload the bracelet once a month (press the button for 10 seconds).
If you have time problems after each firmware update, try retracing the previous version through Mi Fitness (there is a roll-back option in the bracelet settings).
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Create a shortcut for quick sync: on Android, add the Mi Fitness widget to the home screen, and on iPhone, use Control Point for quick Bluetooth access.