How to set the time on the fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 5: all ways + error solving

Why Xiaomi Band 5 is running out of time and how to fix it

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness bracelet automatically synchronizes time with the smartphone connected, but only when the settings are right. If the bracelet displays the wrong time, the clock is in a hurry or behind, the problem lies in one of three factors: lack of communication with the phone, incorrect settings of the Mi Fitness application or software failure of the device itself. In 80% of cases, it is enough to reconnect the bracelet to the phone, but sometimes you need manual adjustment or even reset to factory settings.

It is important to remember that the Mi Band 5 has no own. GPS-The module does not determine time by satellite (unlike a smartwatch), the time on it is updated exclusively via Bluetooth communication with a smartphone or manually. If you travel and move to another time zone, the wristband won't automatically update the time, it'll have to be forced to sync. Next, we'll take a look at all the working ways to adjust the time, including hidden app features and rare bug solutions.

Method 1: Automatic synchronization through the Mi Fitness application

The most reliable method is to use the official Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit), which not only updates the time, but also adjusts the time zone, display format (12/24 hours), and even adjusts the second hand.

1. Install the app: 📱 For Android: Download Mi Fitness from Google Play. 🍎 For iOS: Find it in the App Store.
2. Put the bracelet on: 🔗 Start Mi Fitness, click Profile → Add the device. 📶 Select Mi Smart Band 5 from the list and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Update the time: ⏱️ Go to Profile. → Mi Smart Band 5 → Settings of the device → Date and time. 🔄 Activate Autosynchronization of Time (should be enabled by default).

If after these actions the time on the bracelet has not been updated, check:

• 📶 Bluetooth stability: the bracelet must be connected to the phone (Bluetooth icon in the status of Mi Fitness green).
• 📱 Application permissions: on Android go to Settings → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Permits and enable access to Location (needed to determine time zone).
• ⏳ Firmware version: outdated bracelet software may cause malfunctions. Update it to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Firmware update.

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⚠️ Note: On iPhone after iOS 17 update+ You may lose contact with the bracelet due to background limitations. → Mi Fitness → Background update and enable Background activity option.

Method 2: Manual time change (if automatic synchronization is not working)

If the bracelet doesn’t sync with your phone (for example, if you don’t have internet or Bluetooth crashes), you can set the time manually, which is also useful when traveling, when you need to quickly change your time zone without connecting to your smartphone.

Instructions:

1. 📱 Open Mi Fitness and go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Settings of the device → Date and time.
2. 🔄 Turn off the option Autosynchronization of time.
3. ⏰ Click Set the Time Manually and Select: 🌍 Time zone (e.g, UTC+3 Moscow). ⏱️ Time format: 12- or 24-hour. 📅 Date (day, month, year).

💾 Save the changes and wait for the vibration of the bracelet (signal of successful setup).

Manual restrictions:

• ❌ The bracelet will not automatically translate hands when changing the time zone.
• ❌ The second hand may be 1-2 seconds behind due to lack of synchronization with atomic time.
• ❌ When the battery is under 0%, the time will be reset at 00:00 on January 1, 2020 (default release date).

Method 3: Synchronize through third-party apps (for advanced users)

If the official Mi Fitness app is unstable (e.g., on custom Android firmware), alternative utilities can be used, and they are suitable for power users, as they require additional customization.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party apps may conflict with Mi Fitness.Before using them: Back up your bracelet data in Mi Fitness → Profile → Backup. Turn off auto-synchronization of time in the official app.

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Problem Solving: The time on the bracelet is not updated or is lost

If neither of these methods worked, the problem could be a hardware or software failure, and let's look at the typical errors and their solutions:

1.Time is lost after disconnecting from the phone

The reason is that the bracelet loses contact with the phone and can't update the time.

• 📶 Check Bluetooth: Go to Settings on Android → Connected devices → Bluetooth and remove Mi Band 5, then reconnect.
• 🔋 Charging the bracelet: at a battery level below 10%, synchronization may be interrupted. Charge the device to 50%.
• 📱 Background Activity: On Android, in the Mi Fitness app settings, enable AutoStart and Background Options.

2. Wrong time zone

The bracelet takes the time zone off the phone, but sometimes it gets lost.

• 🌍 On your phone, check the time settings: 📱 Android: Settings → System system → Date and time → Time zone autodetermination. 🍎 iOS: Settings → Mainstream → Date and time → Automatically.
• 🔄 In Mi Fitness, turn off and turn on Autosynchronization of time again.
• 📡 If you are roaming, reboot your phone – it will reset the geolocation cache.

3.The bracelet shows January 1, 2020

This is the standard reset date when the battery is drained or the firmware is out.

1. 🔋 Charge the bracelet to 100%.
2. 🔄 Connect it to your phone via Mi Fitness.
3. 📥 Update the firmware in Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Update of the PO.
4. 🔧 If it doesn't help, reset: On the bracelet: Settings → Reset → Confirm (hold the 5 sec button).

1. Remove it from the list of Bluetooth devices on the phone.

2. Reboot the smartphone.

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Additional settings: time format, second hand, alarm clocks

In addition to the main time on Xiaomi Mi Band 5 you can configure:

1. Display format (12/24 hours)

By default, the bracelet shows the time in a 24-hour format.

1. 📱 Open Mi Fitness. → Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Settings of the device → Date and time.
2. 🔄 Select the time format and switch to 12-clock-work AM/PM).

Second hand display

On some dials, the second hand is turned off by default, to activate it:

1. 🎨 On the bracelet, swipe right to the dial menu.
2. ⚙️ Click on the current dial → Edit → Find the second hand option.
3. 🔄 If you do not have an option, set a second-enabled dial (e.g., Classic Analog Watch).

Setting alarm clocks

The bracelet supports up to 10 alarm clocks that go off even without a phone connection.

1. 📱 In Mi Fitness go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 5 → Alarm clocks.
2. ➕ Click Add an alarm clock and set it: ⏰ Time of operation. 🔄 Repeatability (once/daily/weekly). 🔔 Type of vibration (short/long/increasing).

💾 Keep it alive – the bracelet vibrates at the appointed time.

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The alarms on the Mi Band 5 work autonomously – they work even if the phone is off or out of range of Bluetooth.

Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)