How to set the time on the fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 4: all ways

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular gadgets for tracking activity, despite the release of new models. One of the frequent problems of users is the inconsistency of time on the screen of the bracelet with the real or with the smartphone. Time can be lost after resetting settings, updating the firmware or weak Bluetooth signal. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to adjust the time on the Mi Band 4, including manual adjustment, automatic synchronization and solving typical errors.

It is important to understand that the Mi Band 4 does not have its own. GPS-It is completely dependent on data transmitted from the smartphone via the Mi Fit app (or Zepp Life for newer versions), which means that any time problems are usually associated with either the phone settings or the operation of proprietary software. We will look at both scenarios and provide recommendations for preventing disruptions in the future.

Why Mi Band 4 is the wrong time: the main reasons

Before you start setting up, you should understand why the time on the wristband may not be displayed correctly.

• 📱 No sync with your smartphone: Bluetooth is disabled, Mi Fit app is not updated or runs in the background with restrictions.
• ⏳ Failure after firmware update: New versions of the software sometimes reset the time settings, especially if the update is interrupted.
• 🌍 Wrong time zone: The wrong region is set on the phone or bracelet, which leads to automatic time shifting.
• 🔄 Manual setting without saving: The user manually changed the time, but the changes did not apply due to a connection error.
• 🔋 Battery discharge: At a charge level below 10%, the bracelet may not process time data correctly.

If your Mi Band 4 is showing a lag or a few hours (or even days) ahead of time, check your smartphone’s time zone first. For example, when you fly to another region, your phone could automatically update the time and your bracelet might not.

⚠️ Note: If the bracelet shows time exactly 1-2 hours apart, the problem is almost always with time zone settings. Mi Band 4 does not support half-hour zones (for example, India), so it can round the time to the nearest whole hour.

Method 1: Automatic time synchronization via Mi Fit

The most reliable method is to let the bracelet automatically take time from your smartphone.

1. Open the Mi Fit (or Zepp Life) app on your phone.
2. Make sure the bracelet is connected to your phone via Bluetooth (the connection icon must be green).
3. Go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Additional settings.
4. Find the synchronization time and activate it (the slider should turn blue).
5. Wait for the notification of successful synchronization (usually takes 5-10 seconds).

If the time sync option is not on the menu, then your version of the app does not support it. In this case, update Mi Fit to the latest version via Google Play or the App Store.

• 📶 Mobile Internet or Wi-Fi (for the correct operation of Xiaomi servers).
• 🔄 Automatic date and time (in phone settings).
• 📱 Location access permission for the Mi Fit application (required for time zone determination).

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If the time on Mi Band 4 has not been updated after all the manipulations, try forced synchronization:

1. In the Mi Fit app, go to the bracelet section.
2. Pull the screen down (pull-to-refresh gesture) to update the data.
3. If that doesn’t help, turn off and reconnect the bracelet in your phone’s Bluetooth settings.

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Method 2: Manually adjusting time on the bracelet

If automatic synchronization is not working (for example, due to lack of Internet or Bluetooth problems), you can set the time manually.

1. On the bracelet screen, swipe to the right to open the menu.
2. Find the icon. ⚙️ Settings (cogs) and tap it.
3. Scroll down to Time and Date (or Time if the interface is in English).
4. Select Set Time and enter current hours and minutes using touch buttons.
5. Confirm the changes by clicking on the tick (✓).

Note: manual adjustment will reset the next successful phone connection, as the bracelet syncs data again with Mi Fit. This method is only suitable for a temporary solution, for example, on a trip without Internet access.

⚠️ Note: Some Mi Band 4 firmwares may have manual time settings blocked. If Time and Date are not on the menu, update the bracelet firmware via the app.

If the bracelet gives an error or does not save changes when manually entering time, try the following algorithm:

1. Disconnect the bracelet from your phone in Bluetooth settings.
2. Reboot the Mi Band 4 by holding the touch button for 10-15 seconds before the Xiaomi logo appears.
3. Reconnect the bracelet to the phone and repeat the manual setting.

Method 3: Reset bracelet settings to correct time

If neither automatic synchronization nor manual adjustment helps, the bracelet may have malfunctioned, in which case a full factory reset will help. It is important to note that this action will remove all data from the bracelet (steps, pulse, alarm settings), so pre-synchronize it with the Mi Fit application.

Resetting instructions:

1. On the bracelet, open the menu (Swipe to the right) → ⚙️ Settings).
2. Scroll to Reset (or Reset) point.
3. Confirm the action by selecting Yes (the bracelet vibrates and reboots).
4. After restarting, connect the bracelet to the phone again via Mi Fit.

After resetting, the time on the bracelet automatically syncs with the phone. If the problem persists, check:

• 📲 Bracelet firmware version (in Mi Fit go to Profile) → Mi Band 4 → Update version for 2026 - 1.0.9.54 and above.
• 🔄 Power saving settings: some manufacturers (e.g. Xiaomi, Huawei) block background work of Mi Fit, which prevents synchronization.

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Resetting the bracelet is a last resort.Be sure to check your phone's settings before you do so and update your Mi Band 4 firmware to the latest version.

Method 4: Update firmware to correct time errors

Outdated firmware is one of the main reasons for the Mi Band 4’s time outages. Xiaomi regularly releases updates to fix synchronization errors.

1. Open the Mi Fit and go to the bracelet profile.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Settings of the device.
3. Select the Firmware Update (or Firmware Update).
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to be completed (the bracelet will reboot).

After updating the firmware, all user settings (including time) are reset. Do not interrupt the process, this can lead to the bracelet "bricking". If the update hung during the Preparation stage, try:

• 🔌 Reconnect the bracelet to the phone.
• 📴 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🔄 Remove and reinstall the Mi Fit app.

If the new firmware doesn't solve the problem over time, check the regional settings in the app. Sometimes the bracelet gets incorrect data due to time zone conflict.

1. In Mi Fit, go to Profile → Personal Data.
2. Make sure you have the correct time zone and country.
3. Save the changes and force the bracelet to sync.

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If the bracelet starts to discharge faster after updating the firmware, turn off unnecessary notifications (for example, about the weather or incoming calls) in the Mi Fit settings.

Solving synchronization problems on Android and iOS

Time issues on the Mi Band 4 are often related to the phone’s operating system, and consider typical Android and iOS scenarios.

For Android.

Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei and other brands may have back-end restrictions on apps, which interferes with synchronization, to fix this:

1. Go to the phone settings → Applications → Mi Fit.
2. Select Battery → Background activity and allow without restrictions.
3. Enable AutoRun (on Xiaomi, this is done in Settings → Permissions → AutoRun).
4. Add Mi Fit to the list of Secure Apps (if you have such an option).

Some firmware (such as MIUI or EMUI) may also block location access to fix:

1. Open Settings → Privacy → Permits.
2. Find Mi Fit and enable Location permission (select Always, not only during use).

For iOS (iPhone)

On iPhone, time problems on Mi Band 4 are usually related to iOS restrictions on running in the background.

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Fit.
2. Turn on the options: 📍 Geolocation Services (Select Always). 🔄 Updating the background application. 📶 Cellular communication (if you use mobile Internet).

iPhone

If your iPhone still doesn’t sync, try removing and re-addling the bracelet to Mi Fit:

1. In the app, go to Profile → Mi Band 4.
2. Select Delete Device.
3. Reset the bracelet to factory settings (as described in Method 3).
4. Reconnect the bracelet through Add the device.

Additional Tips for Stable Time Work

To avoid time problems on Mi Band 4 in the future, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Charge the bracelet regularly: If the charge level is below 15%, there may be malfunctions in the Bluetooth module.
• 📱 Update Mi Fit: Developers regularly fix synchronization errors in new versions.
• 🌐 Use a stable Internet connection: To synchronize time, the bracelet must connect to Xiaomi servers.
• ⏳ Check the time zone when flying or changing the region.
• 🔄 Reload the bracelet every 1-2 weeks (hold the button for 10 seconds).

If you travel frequently, you can enable automatic time zone determination in your phone settings.

1. On Android: Settings → System → Date and time → Time zone (automatically).
2. On iOS: Settings → Basic → Date and time → Set automatically.

It’s also worth turning off battery saving for the Mi Fit app, as it can interrupt sync. On Android, it’s done in battery settings, on iPhone, in Battery → Battery status.

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The most common cause of time failures is a conflict between the time zone of the phone and the bracelet. Always check this setting first.

Frequent questions about setting up time for Mi Band 4