The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 smartwatch remains popular despite the release of new models – its simplicity, reliability and low price attract users. However, many people face the problem: the time on the screen of the fitness bracelet does not match the real one or gets lost after disconnecting from the smartphone. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to adjust time from automatic synchronization to manual input, and also explain why the watch can show incorrect data and how to fix it.
It is important to understand that the Mi Band 2 has no own GPS-It's completely dependent on the smartphone for the right time, which means that any synchronization failures between devices will lead to errors (2026 year) and have collected proven solutions that work even on outdated Android/iOS.
If your watch is a few minutes or hours late, don’t blame the manufacturer — 90% of the time, the problem is solved by setting up the Mi Fit app or resetting the connection. Next, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for all scenarios, including rare bugs that aren’t written about in the official manuals.
1. Automatic time synchronization via Mi Fit
The main way to update the time on the Mi Band 2 is to sync with the Mi Fit app, which should happen automatically when you connect the bracelet to your phone, but sometimes you need to force the update.
Open the Mi Fit app on your smartphone and make sure your bracelet is plugged in (the device icon must be active at the top of the screen). If the connection is missing, go to Profile → My devices → Mi Band 2 and click Connect.
- 📱 Update manually: Pull the app screen down to start syncing. Wait for the notification "Data synced" to appear».
- ⚙️ Check the time settings: Go to Profile → Settings → Time and date and make sure the Auto Update option is enabled.
- 🔄 Reset the connection: Disable the bracelet in the application (Profile) → My devices. → Disconnect, then reconnect.
Critical detail: if your smartphone has turned off automatic network time settings (in Android/iOS system settings), Mi Band 2 will not be able to sync correctly. Check this in Phone Settings → Date and Time.
2. Manual timing (if synchronization does not work)
If automatic synchronization doesn't work, you can set the time manually through the hidden menu of the bracelet, which works even without a phone connection, but has a limitation: the date and time will reset the next time you connect to the Mi Fit.
To get into the engineering menu:
- On the main screen of the bracelet, swipe your finger up 5 times in a row (a screen with a firmware version should appear).
- Tap the screen once and a list of parameters will open.
- Swipe through the points up/down until you find Time Set (or “Time’s Word” in Russian).
- Click on the screen to confirm the selection, then set the hours and minutes with the bracelet button.
Important: you can't change the date on this menu, just the time. You'll need to sync with your phone to set it up.
Turn off the bracelet from Mi Fit| Charge Mi Band 2 to at least 30% | Make sure the screen displays time (not an empty screen) | Have a stopwatch on hand for precise installation-->
3.Why time on Mi Band 2 is being stumped: the main reasons
If the clock is constantly showing the wrong time, the problem lies in one of the following factors: we analyzed user reviews and identified the top of the list.-5 cause:
| Reason. | How it manifests | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Synchronization failure with Mi Fit | Time is 1-12 hours behind | Reconnect the bracelet, update the application |
| Battery discharged | Time resets after disconnection | Charge to 100%, reset the settings |
| Wrong phone settings | Time on the clock and phone is different | Enable auto-update time on your smartphone |
| Outdated firmware | The clock is ticking, time is ticking. | Update the firmware through Mi Fit |
| Hardware failure | Time is lost even after resetting | Contact the service center |
The most common mistake is to turn off time synchronization in Android settings, where many users manually set a date on their phone (for example, to bypass gaming restrictions), forgetting that it breaks the smartwatch.
⚠️ Note: If your smartphone settings have manual date only enabled, Mi Band 2 will not be able to update the time. → System system → Date and time.
4. Update firmware to correct time errors
If neither sync nor manual tuning helps, the problem could be with the bracelet's outdated firmware. Xiaomi regularly releases updates that fix bugs over time, but they don't always install automatically.
To update the firmware:
- Open Mi Fit and go to Profile → My Devices → Mi Band 2.
- Scroll down and find the Firmware Update (or Firmware Update).
- If a new version is available, click “Update” and wait until it is completed (the bracelet will reboot).
Warning: Do not disable Bluetooth or remove the bracelet from your phone during the upgrade. Interrupting the process can lead to the device "bricking" (completely inoperable).
What to do if the firmware is not installed?
5. Reset bracelet settings in case of critical failures
If the clock is constantly being lost and synchronization is not working, the last step is to completely reset the device, which will remove all data from the wristband (steps, pulse, alarm clocks), but often resolves software errors.
Resetting instructions:
- On the bracelet, go to the engineering menu (5 swipes up on the home screen).
- Find the Reset (or “Reset”) item.
- Confirm the reset by pressing the screen, the bracelet vibrates and resets.
- After reset, connect Mi Band 2 to Mi Fit again, as in the first use.
⚠️ Warning: Once reset, the bracelet can show the time several hours apart until it syncs with the phone. Don't try to adjust it manually - wait for the automatic update.
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If the bracelet does not connect to the phone after reset, remove it from the list of paired devices in the Bluetooth settings, then restart the smartphone.
6. Alternative applications for time adjustment
The official Mi Fit app doesn’t always work properly, especially on older versions of Android. If time synchronization is constantly getting lost, try alternative programs:
- 📲 Notify & Fitness for Mi Band: Supports manual time, alarm and notification settings. Works even without official firmware.
- 🔧 Mi Band Master: allows you to manually update the time, change the dials and adjust the vibration.
- ⚡ Tools & Mi Band: has a function of forced time synchronization on the button.
When using third-party apps, turn off automatic sync in Mi Fit to avoid conflicts. In most alternative programs, time settings are located in Device settings → Time sync.
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Third-party apps may offer more features, but increase the battery consumption of the bracelet by 15-20%.
Frequent questions and decisions
We have collected answers to the most common questions of Mi Band 2 users about setting the time: