How to set time on Xiaomi fitness bracelet: 3 working ways

Xiaomi fitness bracelets are some of the most popular activity tracking gadgets, but even they sometimes confuse or misrepresent time. Most often, the problem lies in unsynchronized settings with your phone, a discharged battery or a firmware failure. If your Mi Band is behind by a few hours, shows time from another time zone or stops altogether, do not rush to carry it to the service. In 90% of cases, you can fix the situation yourself in 5-10 minutes.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Xiaomi can adjust time on its wristbands, from basic synchronization via the Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit) to manual time zone change and resetting, and focus on common errors that cause time to be lost over and over again. Instructions are valid for all models: Mi Band 3/4/5/6/7, Smart Band 7/8 Pro, as well as for bracelets under the Amazfit brand (e.g. Amazfit) GTS/GTR), They work on the same platform.

Before you start, check two key points: 1. Make sure the phone is automatically time synchronized (date and time settings should be in Network or Auto mode). 2. Update the Mi Fitness app to the latest version - older versions often glitch data transfer.

1. Time synchronization through the Mi Fitness app (main method)

The easiest and most reliable method is to tie the bracelet to your phone and let the app automatically update the time, which works for all Xiaomi models, including the newest ones. If the bracelet is already connected, but the time is lost, try forced synchronization.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

• 📱 Open the Mi Fitness app on your phone (you can download it from Google Play or the App Store).
• 🔄 On the home screen, find your bracelet card (such as Mi Smart Band 7) and tap it.
• ⚙️ In the upper right corner, click on the icon "Device Profile"** (cogs).
• 🕒 Scroll down to the Date and Time block and select it.
• 🔄 Turn on the “Sync Time Automatically” switch (if it is turned off).
• 📲 Click Sync and wait until the process is complete (usually takes 5-10 seconds).

If the time on the bracelet has not changed after synchronization, try the following steps:

1. Close the Mi Fitness app through the Task Manager (swipe up on Android or double tap Home on iPhone).
2. Turn on and off Bluetooth on your phone.
3. Open the application again and repeat the synchronization.

Check your internet connection on your phone

Make sure that Bluetooth is on and the bracelet is nearby.

Update the bracelet firmware in Mi Fitness (Section "Software Update")

Reboot your phone and bracelet (to reboot the bracelet, press the touch button for 10 seconds)

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On some models (e.g. Mi Band 5 and older), it may be necessary to reboot the bracelet after synchronization.

1. Press the touch button (or screen area) for 10-15 seconds until the Xiaomi logo appears.
2. Wait 1-2 minutes for the bracelet to reset and connect to the phone.

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2. manual time change (if automatic synchronization does not work)

If the bracelet doesn’t sync with your phone or shows time from a different time zone, you can try manually setting the date and time.This method is suitable for Mi Band 3-7 models, but may not work on the Smart Band 8 Pro (there the time settings are locked without synchronization).

Instructions for manual adjustment:

• 🕒 On the bracelet, swipe up or down to open the settings menu (icon «⚙️»).
• 📅 Find the item "Date and time"** (some models call it "Clock" or "Time»).
• ⏰ Select “Set Time”** and enter the current hours and minutes using touch buttons.
• 🌍 If you have a time zone option, select yours (for example, GMT+3 Moscow).
• ✅ Save the changes and wait for the screen update.

Important! On Mi Band 7 and later, manual time change can reset after the first sync with the phone. It's normal behavior - the gadget always prioritizes data from the Mi Fitness app.

If you manually adjust the time, you get a little bit more trouble than that.

• 🔋 Weak battery – at a discharge below 10%, the bracelet can reset settings.
• 📱 Phone conflict – if the smartphone is power-saving mode enabled, it can block background synchronization.
• 🔄 Firmware failure – requires an update or reset to factory settings.

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If the bracelet shows the time with a difference of exactly 3-4 hours, check the settings for automatic switching to winter / summer time on the phone. → System system → Date and time → Automatic transition to summer time.

3.Time zone problems: why the bracelet shows the wrong time

One of the most common causes of time failure is the wrong time zone, and Xiaomi's bracelet takes that data from your phone, but sometimes it's not transmitted correctly, so if you're traveling and changing your time zone on your smartphone, for example, the bracelet might get stuck on the old value.

How to fix it:

1. Update your phone time zone: On Android: Settings → System system → Date and time → Time zone. On iPhone: Settings → Mainstream → Date and time → Time zone.
2. Turn off and enable automatic determination: Turn off the Automatic option** in the time settings. Manually select another belt (e.g., switch off the Automatic option, GMT+2 instead GMT+3). Return the automatic definition and wait for the update.
3. Reconnect the bracelet: In the Mi Fitness app, remove the device (Profile) → Remove the device. Forget the bracelet in your phone's Bluetooth settings. Run re-pairing.

If the problem persists, check if the phone is running a developer mode with Bluetooth Debugging option**, which may interfere with proper synchronization. Turn it off in Settings. → System system → For developers.

4. firmware update: if time is lost due to software errors

Outdated firmware is a common cause of accidental time failures, especially on Mi Band 5 and older bracelets. The manufacturer regularly releases updates to correct synchronization errors.

• 📲 Open Mi Fitness and go to the profile of the bracelet.
• 🔄 Find the "Firmware Update" section** (usually at the bottom of the list).
• 📥 If an update is available, download it and wait for the installation (the bracelet will restart).

Important! During the update:

• 🔋 The charge level of the bracelet should be above 50%.
• 📶 The phone must be connected to stable Wi-Fi (not mobile internet).
• 🚫 Do not interrupt the process and do not leave the application.

After the firmware update:

1. Wait for the bracelet to automatically reset.
2. Open Mi Fitness and force synchronize the time (profile) → Date and time → Synchronize).
3. Check to see if the problem has corrected.

If the update didn't work, try resetting the bracelet to factory settings (instructions in the next section) is a radical method, but it solves 90% of software failures.

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Updating your firmware is the first step in any bracelet glitch, including time issues, and even if your version of the software seems relevant, a recheck can reveal previously unavailable patches.

5. Resetting the bracelet to factory settings (last resort)

If neither synchronization, nor manual tuning, nor firmware updates have helped, there is a complete reset, which will remove all the data from the bracelet (steps, pulse, alarm settings), but often solves long-standing problems.

Method 1: Through the bracelet menu (for Mi Band 3-7):

1. On the bracelet swipe up to the item "Settings»** (⚙️).
2. Find “Reset” or “Restore factory settings.”
3. Confirm the action (usually hold the button for 3-5 seconds).
4. After restarting, connect the bracelet to the phone again.

Method 2: Through the Mi Fitness app (for all models):

1. Open the bracelet profile in the application.
2. Go to "Device Settings"**.
3. Select "Delete Device"**.
4. Confirm removal and perform re-pairing.

⚠️ Attention! After resetting, Xiaomi bracelet can hang on the logo for 2-3 minutes - this is normal. Do not interrupt the process and do not remove the bracelet from the charger (if it is connected). If the freeze lasts more than 10 minutes, try a forced reboot (hold the button 15-20 seconds).

After discharge:

• 🔄 Sync time with Mi Fitness.
• 📥 Update the firmware (if available).
• ⚙️ Set up time zone and time format (12/24 one hour more.

Frequent errors and their solutions: fault table

If the time on Xiaomi bracelet is lost regularly, use this table to diagnose the problem:

If your problem isn’t listed in the table, try reinstalling the Mi Fitness app:

1. Remove the app from your phone.
2. Reboot your smartphone.
3. Install Mi Fitness again from the official store.
4. Connect the bracelet and check the synchronization.

7. Additional tips: how to avoid time problems in the future

To ensure that the time on the Xiaomi bracelet is always displayed correctly, follow these recommendations:

• 🔄 Sync your bracelet with your phone regularly (at least once every 2-3 days).
• 📱 Don’t turn off Bluetooth on your phone for long – it interrupts background sync.
• 🔋 Charge the bracelet at least once every 5-7 days (at a discharge below 15%, the settings may be lost).
• 📲 Update the firmware when new versions appear.
• ⚡ Eliminate Mi Fitness from Battery Optimization (on Android: Settings) → Annexes → Mi Fitness → Battery → No restrictions).

⚠️ Attention! On Xiaomi bracelets with NFC (For example, Mi Band 6 NFC or Smart Band 7 Pro) time reset can affect contactless payments. After any manipulation of the settings, check the tied cards in the Mi Pay app.

If you travel frequently, install a time zone widget on your phone or use apps like Time Zone Converter to quickly update your wristband time, and it’s also helpful to include the “Auto-Reset Belt Update” option in Mi Fitness (if available for your model).

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On the Mi Band bracelets 7/8 Pro can be set up to display time in another city, and it's convenient for those who often communicate with relatives abroad or work with foreign partners. → Bracelet profile → Additional functions → Second time zone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions