How to set the time on Xiaomi watches: all the ways

Xiaomi’s smartwatch is not just an accessory, but a full-fledged assistant that must work smoothly. One key feature is to correctly display the time on which alarms, notifications and even physical activity data depend. However, users often face problems: the watch shows the wrong time, does not sync with the phone or is reset after a firmware update.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can adjust your time on Mi Band (all generations), Xiaomi Watch, Redmi Watch and other devices, learn how to enable automatic synchronization, manually change your time zone, and what to do if the clock is lost, instructions are relevant for 2026 and take into account the latest updates to the proprietary Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit).

Why is Xiaomi’s Watch the Wrong Time?

Before you start setting up, it is important to understand the cause of the failure, and most often the problem lies in one of the following factors:

• 🔄 Lack of sync with phone – the watch does not receive time data from the smartphone due to Bluetooth disabled or errors in the app.
• ⏰ Incorrect time zone – if the phone has the wrong region, the clock can show the time with a shift.
• 📱 Outdated version of firmware - in old versions of the software there were bugs with automatic time synchronization.
• 🔋 Resetting – After updating or discharging the battery, the watch can return to factory settings.

Most of the time, the problem is solved by simple resynchronization, but sometimes you need to manually adjust it, and we'll look at both options next.

Method 1: Automatic time synchronization through Mi Fitness

The most reliable way is to let the watch automatically take time from the smartphone.

1. Make sure your phone is Bluetooth enabled and your watch is connected to the Mi Fitness app.
2. Open the app and go to Profile → My Devices → [Name of Your Watch].
3. Tap on the item Settings device → Time and date.
4. Activate Automatic Time Sync (in some versions of the app, it may be called Sync Time with your phone).

After that, the clock should update the time for 1-2 minutes. If this does not happen, try manually initiating synchronization:

• 📲 Open the Mi Fitness app and pull the screen down to update the data.
• 🔄 Reset the clock (press the button 10 seconds before vibration).
• 🔌 Disconnect and reconnect the device in the Bluetooth phone settings.

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If automatic synchronization does not work, check whether access to geodata or Bluetooth is blocked by third-party software (for example, "Battery" or "Optimizers").

Method 2: Manually adjusting time and time zone

If automatic synchronization is disabled or not working, you can set the time manually, which is also useful if you're traveling and want to temporarily change your time zone without changing region on your phone.

Instructions for most Xiaomi models:

1. On the clock, scroll down to the Settings (Icon) point. ⚙️).
2. Select System → Time and Date (on some models, the path may differ: Additional → Watch).
3. Turn off the Auto Update option (if it is active).
4. Manually install: 🕒 Current time (hours and minutes) 📅 Date (day, month, year) 🌍 Time zone (select from the list or enter offset, for example, UTC+3 Moscow)

Save the changes and wait for the confirmation vibration.

Important: On some models (e.g. Mi Band 6 and older), manual time settings are blocked if Mi Account binding is enabled, in which case you first untie the watch from your Mi Fitness account.

Make sure your watch is over 20 times charged%|

Turn off automatic synchronization in Mi Fitness|

Check that the phone has the correct time zone |

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Features of setting up on different Xiaomi models

Depending on the watch model, the interface and options available may vary, and the table below shows the key differences:

For models with Wear OS (such as Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro), the time setting is done through standard Android settings. Go to Settings → System → Date and time and select the sync source.

The clock shows the wrong time after the update – what to do?

Firmware updates sometimes reset the time settings. If the clock has started to lag or rush after the update:

1. Restart the clock (press the button for 10-15 seconds).
2. In the Mi Fitness app, go to Profile → My Devices → [Your Watch] → Settings → Software Update and check if you need to re-install the firmware.
3. If the problem persists, reset the clock to factory settings: 🔧 On the clock: Settings → System system → Resetting settings. 📱 Annex: Profile → My devices. → [Your watch] → Untie the device.

After reset, reconnect the watch to the phone – the time is synchronized automatically.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting will delete all data from the clock (steps, training, alarm clocks) and sync the data with the Mi Fitness app beforehand!

How to sync time on Xiaomi watches without a phone?

Most Xiaomi models do not support offline time synchronization via GPS or mobile networks (except for the Xiaomi Watch S3 with eSIM).

• 🌐 Wi-Fi connection (available on Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and later): Watches can sync time over the internet if connected to the network.
• 🔌 Charger usage: Some models (such as the Mi Band 7) update the time when connecting to charging if automatic synchronization was previously enabled.
• ⏱️ Manual adjustment: if the clock is a few minutes behind, you can manually add/remove time in the settings (see Method 2).

For GPS models (such as the Xiaomi Watch S2), the timing can be adjusted when running outdoor workouts, but this method does not guarantee accuracy.

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Without a phone connection or Wi-Fi, Xiaomi watches cannot maintain accurate time for the long term – the error will accumulate due to internal quartz drift.

Problem Solving: The clock is constantly resetting time

If the clock clock is straying regularly (such as after sleep or exercise), check the following points:

1. Battery status: With a low charge (less than 10%), the watch can lose settings. Charge the device to 100% and check the operation.
2. Application conflict: Some "battery optimizers" (e.g. MIUI Battery Saver) block background Mi Fitness. Add the app to the exceptions.
3. Hardware failure: If the watch falls or is exposed to moisture, the quartz generator may be damaged, in which case repair is required.

For diagnosis:

1. Install the Notify for Mi Band app (available on Google Play) on your phone and it will show you the sync log with your watch.
2. Check if Mi Fitness has a connection error notification (Icon) ❗ near-name).

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi watches reset time after each power outage, this may indicate a malfunction of the power controller. Contact the service center - self-repair will lead to loss of warranty.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting the time on Xiaomi watches