How to set up time on the fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 4: 3 working ways

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet automatically syncs time with a connected smartphone via the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app. However, sometimes users face a problem: the watch on the bracelet screen shows the wrong time, lags behind by several hours or even went down after updating the firmware, 80% of the time is due to incorrect time zone settings, synchronization failure or outdated version of the software.

In this article, you will find 3 proven ways to change the time on the Mi Band 4 — from manually adjusting through the app to resetting the bracelet settings. We will also analyze common errors (for example, why time is lost after Bluetooth is turned off) and give recommendations for preventing problems in the future. If your bracelet shows the date 01.01.2000 or is getting stuck on the boot screen — there is a solution here too.

Why Mi Band 4 is the wrong time: 5 main reasons

Before you change your settings, it's important to understand why the bracelet is showing the wrong time.

• 📱 No synchronization with the smartphone: Bluetooth is disabled, the Mi application Fit/Zepp Life hasn't updated data for more than a day.
• ⏰ Wrong time zone: The phone or bracelet settings indicate an irrelevant region (e.g, UTC+0 instead UTC+3 Moscow).
• 🔄 Failure after firmware update: If the bracelet has upgraded to 1.0.9.54 or higher, re-binding may be required.
• 🔋 Battery discharge: at a charge level below 10%, the bracelet goes into energy-saving mode and can reset time.
• 📲 Conflict with other devices: If the Mi Band 4 was previously paired with another phone, the time settings could have been saved from the old device.

In most cases, the problem is solved by forced synchronization or changing the time zone, but if the bracelet does not respond to changes at all, you will need to reset to factory settings (instruction at the end of the article).

Method 1: Automatic time synchronization with Mi Fit/Zepp Life

The easiest way is to get the bracelet to sync the time with the phone manually.

1. Open the Mi Fit app (or Zepp Life for newer versions).
2. Make sure your Mi Band 4 is connected to your phone via Bluetooth (the bracelet icon must be active in the top panel).
3. Go to the Profile section → Mi Smart Band 4.
4. Scroll down and click Sync Data (or Update in Zepp Life).
5. Wait until the process is completed (usually 5-10 seconds).

If the time on the bracelet has not changed after synchronization:

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet: Press the touch button for 10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
• 📱 Restart the Mi Fit app and sync again.
• 🌐 Check if the phone has Automatic Date and Time option enabled (in settings) Android/iOS).

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Method 2: Manual time zone change in bracelet settings

If automatic synchronization is not working, you can manually set the correct time zone directly on the wristband, which is relevant for firmware 1.0.7.28 and later.

Instructions:

1. On the Mi Band 4 screen, swipe right to open the menu.
2. Find the icon. ⚙️ Settings (cogs) and tap it.
3. Scroll down to Time and Date (or Time Zone in some localizations).
4. Select your region from the list (e.g. Moscow (UTC+3)). If your city is not, choose the nearest one with the same bias.
5. Confirm the changes by clicking the tick.

After that, the bracelet should update the time for 1-2 minutes. If the option Time Zone in the menu is not available, your firmware does not support manual settings, in this case, only resetting will help (see Method 3).

Method 3: Resetting the bracelet to factory settings

If neither synchronization nor manual adjustment works, the last method is a complete reset, which will remove all the data from the bracelet (steps, pulse, alarm settings), but return it to its original state.

How to Reset Mi Band 4:

1. Open on your phone Mi Fit and go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4.
2. Scroll down and select Untie the device.
3. Confirm the action (the bracelet vibrates and turns off).
4. On the bracelet, press the touch button for 15-20 seconds until the Reset label appears.
5. After restarting, reconnect the bracelet via Mi Fit.

After reset, the time is synchronized automatically at the first set, and if the problem recurs, check the phone's regional settings (should match the actual location).

Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Export of data

Table: Frequent errors and their solutions

Important: If the Mi Band 4 is still incorrect after all the manipulations, the problem may be a hardware failure of the RTC module (real time).

How to Prevent Time Disruptions in the Future

To avoid repeated time issues on Mi Band 4, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Keep an eye on battery power: don't let the discharge be below 15%. At low charge, the bracelet can reset settings.
• 📲 Update your firmware regularly: new versions fix sync errors. Check for updates in Mi Fit → Profile → Firmware update.
• 🌍 Set up the right region: your phone should have your real time zone (e.g. Europe/Moscow, not Automatically over the network) listed on it).
• 🔄 Enable background synchronization: in the Mi Fit settings, allow auto-update (Settings) → Synchronization in the background).

Also avoid connecting the bracelet to multiple phones at the same time, which can cause a conflict of time settings. If you are using the Mi Band 4 with an iPhone and Android tablet, untie it from one device before connecting to another.

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The most common cause of time disruptions is a time zone mismatch on your phone and bracelet. Always check your region settings on both devices!

FAQ: Answers to popular questions