How to change the time on the fitness bracelet Xiaomi: 5 ways with instructions

Xiaomi fitness bracelets are among the most popular wearables on the market due to a combination of functionality, accuracy and affordable price. However, many users face a problem: the time on the wristband screen does not match the real one or gets lost after updating the firmware, 80% of the time this is due to improper synchronization with the smartphone or a failure in the time zone settings.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the possible ways to change the time on Xiaomi fitness bracelets – from automatic synchronization via the Mi Fitness app to manually adjusting on devices without a phone connection. You will also learn why time can be lost and how to prevent this problem in the future. 3/4/5/6/7/8, Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro and other gadgets on the basis MIUI for Wearable.

Why is the time on Xiaomi bracelet not displayed correctly?

Before you start setting up, it is important to understand the cause of the failure, and most often the problem lies in one of the following factors:

• 📱 Lack of sync with smartphone: The bracelet gets time from the phone via Bluetooth, and if communication is interrupted, the watch can stop.
• ⏰ Wrong time zone in your phone or bracelet settings, for example if you are traveling or moving to another region.
• 🔄 Failure after firmware updates. New software versions sometimes reset time settings.
• 🔋 Battery discharge: At critical charge levels, the bracelet may not function properly, including timing.
• 📲 If you use informal firmware (for example, Amazfit on Mi Band), time can get lost.

According to statistics from Xiaomi service centers, 60 percent of the time is solved by simply resynchronizing with the phone, but if the bracelet doesn’t connect to the smartphone or time is lost regularly, deeper adjustments will be required.

Method 1: Automatic time synchronization through Mi Fitness

The easiest and most recommended way to sync the bracelet to your phone is through the official app, which works for all Mi Band and Xiaomi Smart Band models connected to Mi Fitness (formerly Mi Fit).

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone.
2. Make sure the bracelet is connected to the phone via Bluetooth (the connection icon should be on at the top of the screen).
3. Go to Profile → Your Device → Device Settings.
4. Find the time sync or data update and tap it.
5. Wait for the synchronization to complete (usually takes 5-10 seconds).

If the time has not been updated after the synchronization:

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the touch button 10 seconds before vibration).
• 📱 Restart the Mi Fitness app and sync again.
• 🔋 Check the charge level of the bracelet (must be at least 20%).

Method 2: Manual time change on the bracelet (without the phone)

Some Xiaomi models allow you to change the time directly on the device, but this method does not work on all wristbands. For example, the Mi Band 3/4 supports manual tuning, and in the Mi Band 7/8 this feature can be blocked.

How to change the time manually:

1. On the bracelet, swipe your finger up the screen to open the menu.
2. Find the icon. ⚙️ Settings (or more on some models).
3. Select the time and date (the name may vary depending on the firmware).
4. Turn off the autosynchronization option (if it is active).
5. Manually set the current time, date and time zone.
6. Save the changes and reset the bracelet.

Important: On MIUI for Wearable 2.0+ firmware bracelets (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro), manual time setting may not be available. In this case, use method 1 or 3.

Method 3: Reset bracelet settings to factory

If time is constantly lost, even after synchronization, resetting the bracelet to factory settings will help. This method will remove all data from the device (steps, pulse, alarm settings), so use it as a last resort.

How to drop an bracelet:

1. Open on your phone Mi Fitness and go to Profile → Your device.
2. Select Untie the device (or Remove the bracelet).
3. On the bracelet, press the touch button for 15-20 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
4. Connect the bracelet again through the application, following the instructions on the screen.

After reset, time is automatically synced with the phone. If the problem persists, check your smartphone time zone settings (for more on this in the next section).

⚠️ Note: On Mi Band 5 and later, resetting via button pressing may not work. In this case, use the Factory Reset function in the bracelet menu (Settings for the bracelet) → System system → Reset).

Method 4: Checking the time zone on a smartphone

Xiaomi bracelet takes time data from the connected smartphone, so if the phone is not configured time zone, the bracelet time will also be incorrect, especially for users who:

• 🌍 Travel between countries with different time zones.
• 📱 Use custom firmware on the phone (for example, LineageOS).
• 🔄 Frequently reflashing the device.

How to check and change the time zone on your phone:

1. On Android: Go to Settings → System → Date and time.
2. Activate the Automatic Time Zone Detection option (or select it manually).
3. Make sure that the Automatic Date and Time option is enabled.
4. On iPhone: Settings → Basic → Date and time and turn on Automatically.

After changing the settings on the phone, sync the bracelet again (see Method 1).

Method 5: Update the bracelet firmware

If none of these things worked, the problem could be with the outdated firmware, and the bracelet software update not only adds new features, but also fixes time synchronization errors.

How to update firmware:

1. Open Mi Fitness and connect the bracelet to your phone.
2. Go to Profile → Your Device → Update Firmware.
3. If a new version is available, click Update.
4. Wait until the process is complete (don’t turn off Bluetooth or turn off the bracelet!).

After the upgrade, the bracelet will reboot and the time should be synchronized automatically.

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Reinstall the Mi Fitness app.
• 🔌 Connect the bracelet to charging and try again.

⚠️ Note: On Mi Band 7 Pro bracelets and later, when you interrupt the firmware update, the device may stop turning on.

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Before updating the firmware, make sure that the bracelet is charged at least 50%, which will prevent failures during the installation process.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users make the same mistakes when setting the time on Xiaomi’s wristband, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• ❌ Ignoring the time zone on the phone. Even if the bracelet has manual timing, it will be reset to the data of the smartphone when it first syncs. Solution: Always check the time settings on the phone before syncing.
• ❌ Using informal applications (e.g. Notify & Fitness for Mi Band) that can conflict with Mi Fitness and disrupt time. Solution: Untie the bracelet from third-party apps and use only official software.
• ❌ Interrupt synchronization (e.g., turning off Bluetooth or closing the application) Solution: Wait until the process is complete (a tick will appear on the bracelet screen). ✅).
• ❌ Late firmware updates: Outdated versions of software often contain time-based bugs. Solution: Check for updates in Mi Fitness regularly.

If you are experiencing a problem not described in this article, check:

• 🔍 Xiaomi Community Forum (Wearables section).
• 📧 Official Xiaomi support (via Mi Fitness app or website).

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90% of Xiaomi fitness bracelet time problems are solved by syncing through Mi Fitness or resetting, and if nothing works, a hardware malfunction (such as a dead battery or a damaged Bluetooth module) may be the fault.

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