How to set the time on Xiaomi smart watches: all the ways

Xiaomi smartwatches are not just an accessory, but a full-fledged assistant that must show the exact time. However, sometimes users face problems: the watch lags, rushes or even gets lost after an update. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to set time on the Xiaomi Smart Watch, including the Mi Band, Amazfit, Watch S1/S2 and others.

The main difficulty is that the timing depends on the type of synchronization: automatic (via the app) or manual. If your watch does not update the time itself, this may be due to a Bluetooth disconnect, the wrong time zone on your smartphone or a firmware failure, we will detail how to fix each of these problems, and also give tips on calibrating the accuracy of the stroke.

This article will be useful for both newcomers who have just bought Xiaomi Smart Watch and experienced users who have faced technical nuances. All instructions are checked on the latest versions of firmware and applications (2026).

1. Automatic time synchronization via Mi Fitness/Zepp

Most Xiaomi smartwatches sync time automatically through official apps: Mi Fitness (for Mi Band) or Zepp (for Amazfit and Watch), which is the most reliable way, since the watch receives data directly from the smartphone, where time is updated over the network.

To enable automatic synchronization:

• 📱 Make sure your phone has Bluetooth enabled and location permission enabled (required for a correct time zone).
• 🔄 Open the Mi Fitness or Zepp app and check if the watch is connected to your account.
• ⚙️ Go to the clock settings in the app and find the sync time (in some versions – Auto Update).
• 🔄 Click Sync Now if the time has already gone wrong.

If the synchronization is not working, try:

1. Reset the clock (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Remove the watch from the app and reconnect it.
3. Update the firmware of the watch through Settings → About the device → Software update.

2. Manual setting time on Xiaomi watch

If automatic synchronization is disabled or the clock is not connected to the phone, the time can be set manually, which is suitable for models Xiaomi Watch S1, Amazfit GTR/GTS and others with a full screen.

Instructions for manual adjustment:

1. Swipe your finger down the watch screen to open the Quick Settings panel.
2. Find the icon. ⚙️ Settings and tapping on it.
3. Go to the System section → Date and time.
4. Turn off the Auto Update option (if it is active).
5. Manually set the Time Zone, Time Format (12/24 hours) and current Date/Time.
6. Save the changes and restart the clock.

Important: on models without a touch screen (for example, Mi Band 5/6), manual timing is impossible - mandatory synchronization with a smartphone is required.

Check the battery charge (minimum 20%)

Turn off the phone (if necessary)

Remember the current time zone of your region

Prepare accurate date/time data (can be viewed on the phone)

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3.Why is Xiaomi's watch showing the wrong time?

If your Xiaomi Smart Watch is constantly being knocked down, the reasons may be as follows:

You should pay special attention to the time zone, and if the phone has the wrong region, the clock will show the time with a shift. UTC+3 (Moscow instead UTC+5 (Yekaterinburg will have a difference of 2 hours.

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If Xiaomi watch after updating the firmware began to reset time, try to roll back to the previous version of the software through the Mi Fitness application (section "Firmware → Return to the factory").

Setting up the time format (12/24 hours)

Most of the Xiaomi watches are used by default. 24-It's a watch format, but it can be changed. It's relevant for users who are used to it. 12-clock-format (AM/PM).

How to change format:

• 📱 Through the app: Open Mi Fitness or Zepp. Go to Device Profile → Settings screen. Find the option Time format and select the desired option.

On the watch itself:

1. Press the screen and select Settings → Display.
2. Slip the time format and save the changes.

On some models (such as the Amazfit Bip U Pro), the time format is tied to language settings. If you choose English, the 12-hour format with AM/PM designations will automatically turn on.

5. time synchronization with iPhone (features)

iPhone users often face time synchronization problems on Xiaomi watches, which is due to the limitations of iOS on the work of background processes.

1. Make sure your iPhone settings allow Bluetooth and Geolocation access for the Mi Fitness/Zepp app.
2. Enable the option to Update in the background for the application (iPhone Settings → Mi Fitness → Background Update).
3. If the clock is not synchronized, try it: 🔄 Reconnect the clock to the phone. 📱 Install Notify for Mi Band (third-party software for improved synchronization). ⚡ Remove and re-insert the battery (for Mi Band) 4/5 — only if the body was disassembled).

Important for iPhone: Mi Fitness and Zepp apps may not work as well because of Apple’s policies, and we recommend checking the clock time manually every 1-2 days or using an Android smartphone for initial setup.

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On the iPhone, time synchronization with Xiaomi clocks occurs only when you are actively connected to the application. Closing the swipe program up interrupts the exchange of data.

Calibration of accuracy (for mechanical hybrids)

If you use a Xiaomi hybrid watch with a mechanical dial (such as the Amazfit GTR 4 Hybrid), the accuracy of the stroke may depend on external factors: temperature, magnetic fields or wear of the mechanism.

How to Calibrate a Mechanical Clock:

1. Take off the watch and place it on a flat surface with a dial up.
2. Start a timer on your smartphone and compare the clock for 1 hour.
3. If the clock is behind or is in a hurry for more than 10 seconds, reset: Settings → Additional → Calibration of the mechanism → Reset
4. After reset, sync the time through the Zepp app.

⚠️ Note: after reset, Xiaomi Mi Band 6 and older may require re-association to your account.If you forget your Mi Account password, restore it in advance at account.xiaomi.com.

8. Frequent questions and decisions