How to set and synchronize time on Xiaomi bracelet: instructions 2026

Xiaomi fitness bracelets are among the most popular wearables on the market due to the combination of functionality and affordable price. However, many users face a problem: the time on the bracelet is confused or does not coincide with the real one, especially after resetting or replacing the battery. Unlike smartphones, where time is automatically updated over the network, in the Mi Band and Smart Band bracelets, this process depends on synchronization with the Mi Fitness application (formerly Mi Fit).

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for all current models (from Mi Band 5 to Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro), including manual time adjustment, solving typical errors and tips for correcting discrepancies with real time.

If your bracelet shows you a few hours or minutes late, the problem is not a hardware breakdown, but a faulty sync setting, and then we'll see how to fix it without going to the service center.

Why is Xiaomi’s bracelet the wrong time?

Before you start setting up, it is important to understand the reasons for the desynchronization, and 95% of the time, the problem is due to one of the following factors:

• 📱 The bracelet only updates the time when it connects to Mi Fitness via Bluetooth. If the sync has not been done for a long time, the watch may "below".
• 🌍 Incorrect time zone: The app detects the belt automatically from the data of the smartphone, but sometimes gets lost (for example, when traveling or changing). SIM-map).
• 🔄 Reset bracelet settings after factory reset (Settings) → Reset time returns to default value (usually 00:00 1 January 2020).
• 🔋 At a critical charge level (below 5%), the bracelet can "forget" the current time after switching off.
• ⚙️ Firmware error: In rare cases, software bugs cause a permanent time reset (relevant to the Mi Band 6 with firmware 2021-2022.).

Fun fact: Xiaomi bracelets do not have their own module GPS They're completely dependent on data from a smartphone, or from a Bluetooth Low Energy network (BLE). This means that even if the phone is on the right time, the bracelet may not update it due to connection issues.

To diagnose the problem, check:

1. Is the bracelet synchronized with the application (Device Profile) → Status).
2. Does the time zone in Mi Fitness coincide with the belt on the smartphone?
3. Are there any notifications of synchronization errors in the application?

Preparing for the time setting: what to check before synchronization

Before changing the time on the bracelet, make sure that the basic conditions for successful synchronization are met:

• 📲 The latest update to the app has been installed: Older versions of Mi Fitness (up to 5.6.0) may not work properly with new wristbands. Update the app via Google Play or App Store.
• 🔗 Bluetooth is on and stable. The bracelet must be connected to the phone (icon) 🔵 If the connection is interrupted, try restarting the Bluetooth module of the smartphone.
• 🌐 The date and time on the smartphone are correct. The bracelet copies this data from the phone. Check the settings in Settings. → System system → Date and time (automatic definition must be included).
• 📶 Internet access: Mi Fitness requires the Internet to synchronize the time zone (even if the time on the phone is manually configured).

Critical error: if the smartphone has disabled automatic timing, the Xiaomi bracelet will not be able to sync correctly, even when manually configured in the application. API time-stamping.

To check the stability of the connection:

1. Open Mi Fitness and wait for the bracelet to connect.
2. Go to Profile. → The device → Status.
3. If the status shows Not synchronized, click Sync data manually.

How to set time on Xiaomi bracelet through the Mi Fitness app

The main way to adjust the time is through the official app, which works for all models, including the Mi Band. 5/6/7, Smart Band 7 Pro and Smart Band 8. The instructions are relevant for the Mi Fitness version 6.0+ (2026 year).

Step-by-step procedure:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app and wait for the bracelet to connect (the device icon should become active).
2. Go to the Profile section → Your device (name of bracelet model).
3. Slap the icon. ⚙️ Device settings (or Device management in new versions).
4. Select date and time (in some firmware - Time Synchronization).
5. Activate the time sync switch (if it is turned off).
6. Click Sync Now and wait for confirmation (bracelet vibration).

If the date and time item is not on the menu, then your bracelet model automatically updates the time with each data synchronization (relevant to Smart Band 8).

1. Open Mi Fitness.
2. Wait 10-15 seconds (the bracelet should vibrate).
3. Check the time on the device screen.

Important: After manual synchronization, restart the bracelet (Settings) → Reboot) to make the changes take effect, especially for the Mi Band 6, where a forced restart is sometimes required.

Manual time setting (if synchronization is not working)

In rare cases, automatic synchronization may fail due to software failures, so you'll have to manually set the time through the hidden bracelet settings. 5/6/7, It doesn't work for the Smart Band. 8 (There's a manual setup locked).

Instructions for manual installation:

1. On the bracelet, go to Settings → More. → Date and time (the path may vary depending on the firmware).
2. Turn off the autosynchronization option (if it is active).
3. Select Set Manually and enter the current date and time using buttons +/–.
4. Save the changes and reset the bracelet.

If the date and time item is not in the bracelet menu, try an alternative method:

1. Remove the bracelet from the Mi Fitness app.
2. Reset the bracelet to factory settings (Settings → Reset).
3. When reconnecting, the application will offer to update the firmware - agree.
4. After the update, the time should be synchronized automatically.

⚠️ Attention: manual time settings get lost after each sync with the application. If you had to set the time manually, check the time zone settings in Mi Fitness - most likely, the problem lies there.

Time zone setting: why time is strayed by a few hours

The most common reason for discrepancies is that the app or smartphone has an incorrect time zone, and Xiaomi's bracelet uses the belt that's installed in the Mi Fitness, not the device itself. VPN, belt.

How to check and correct:

1. Open Mi Fitness and go to Profile → Settings → Time zone.
2. Make sure your current belt is selected (e.g. Moskva, GMT+3).
3. If the belt is incorrect, turn off the autodetermination option and select it manually.
4. Synchronize the bracelet (Profile) → The device → Synchronize).

For Android users:

• Check the belt settings in Settings → System system → Date and time.
• If you are using the Automatic Belt but the time is incorrect, turn it off and select the city manually.

For iOS users:

• Go to Settings → Main → Date and time.
• Activate Auto Installation or select the belt manually.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using VPN or proxy, the Mi Fitness application can determine the time zone by IP-The server address, not your real location. VPN pre-sync.

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If you travel frequently, add the Time Belt widget to the main screen of the bracelet. → Bracelet screen → Widgets and activate Peace Time option (available on Mi Band 7 and later).

Problem Solving: The time on the bracelet is not updated

If after all the manipulations, the time on the bracelet is still incorrect, use diagnostic methods:

• 🔄 Reboot the bracelet. Press the button (or touch area) for 10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
• 📱 Reinstall the app. Remove Mi Fitness, clear the cache, and reset. Once the bracelet is re-connected, the time syncs automatically.
• 🔧 Reset bracelet settings. From the bracelet menu, select Settings → Warning: This will remove all data from the device (steps, pulse, etc.).
• 🔗 Change your smartphone to sync. Connect the bracelet to another phone with Mi Fitness. If the time is up, the problem is with the main device.

For Mi Band models 6/7 time-distant:

1. Check the firmware version in Settings → About the device.
2. If the version is below 1.0.2.0 (for Mi Band 6) or 1.1.0.0 (for Mi Band 7), update the firmware via Mi Fitness.

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If the bracelet shows exactly 3 hours late, the problem is in the time zone. UTC+0 instead of your local.

Features of setting the time on different models Xiaomi

Each Xiaomi bracelet model has its own time synchronization nuances, and the key differences are:

Mi Band 5:

• Supports manual time settings through the bracelet menu.
• It is often lost when the battery is low (below 10%).
• It requires a binding to Mi Fitness (not working with Zepp Life).

Mi Band 6:

• On firmware up to 1.0.1.56, manual adjustment is possible.
• Upgraded to 1.0.2.0+ Time is synchronized only automatically.
• Time problems are often solved by flashing through Mi Fitness.

Smart Band 7 Pro:

• Supports automatic time zone determination GPS (if the module is on).

Smart Band 8:

• The most stable synchronization among all models.
• The time is updated every 30 minutes when you connect to the phone.
• Supports Peace Time (displaying time in different time zones).

For owners of Smart Band 8 Pro:

⚠️ Note: If you are using the function GPS-Tracking, the bracelet can automatically update the time zone by coordinates. Disable this option if you notice frequent time crashes (Settings) → GPS → Auto-renewal of the belt).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions