How to set time for Xiaomi Mi Band 4: All ways + problem solving

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 fitness bracelet remains one of the most popular activity tracking gadgets despite the release of new models. Its main advantage is simplicity and reliability, but even with such a device sometimes there are difficulties. One of the most common problems users have is the inconsistency of time on the wristband screen with real time or with a smartphone. In some cases, the watch on the Mi Band 4 begins to lag, rush or even show the wrong date, which prevents correct accounting of sleep, training and notifications.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to adjust time on Xiaomi Mi Band 4, including manual synchronization through the Mi Fit app (or its alternatives), solving common errors and nuances for different operating systems. Particular attention will be paid to cases when the bracelet stops automatically updating the time after resetting or replacing the battery - this is one of the most common causes of failures, which is rarely written in standard instructions.

Why is Xiaomi Mi Band 4 the wrong time?

Before you start setting up, it's important to understand why the bracelet is showing the wrong time, and the reasons can be divided into three categories:

• 📱 Problems with the smartphone: incorrect date/time settings in the system, lack of rights in the Mi Fit application, conflict with other fitness trackers.
• 🔄 Synchronization failures: The bracelet does not receive data from the phone due to weak Bluetooth connection, outdated firmware or errors in the application.
• ⚙️ Hardware malfunctions: discharged battery, damaged module RTC (real-time hours) after falling or getting moisture.

The most common reason is the disabled automatic time synchronization in the Mi Fit settings. the Mi Band 4 bracelet does not have its own time synchronization. GPS-If the phone shows the wrong time (for example, after a battery change or manual time zone change), the bracelet will duplicate this error.

⚠️ Warning: If you lost 1-2 hours after updating your Mi Band 4 firmware, check your smartphone time zone settings. In some regions, automatic time zone updates are delayed.

Method 1: Automatic synchronization via Mi Fit

In most cases, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 bracelet will pull up time from your smartphone when you connect via Bluetooth. If this does not happen, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Mi Fit app on your phone and make sure the bracelet is plugged in (the Bluetooth icon must be active).
2. Go to the Profile section → Mi Smart Band 4 → Settings of the device.
3. Find the time and date (or time synchronization in older versions of the app).
4. Activate the Autosynchronization switch (if it is turned off).
5. Return to the home screen and wait for the data update (usually 10–30 seconds).

If after these actions the time on the bracelet has not updated, try forced synchronization:

• 🔄 Reset the bracelet: Press the touch button for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
• 📱 Restart the Mi Fit app and reconnect the device.
• 🔗 Turn on/off Bluetooth on your smartphone.

Make sure your phone is Bluetooth enabled.

Check that the right bracelet is selected in Mi Fit (if multiple devices are connected)

Update the Mi Fit app to the latest version

Reboot your smartphone (especially if you are using Android 10+)

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If the automatic synchronization still doesn’t work, go to manual settings (method 2).

Method 2: Manual time setting (if automatic synchronization is not working)

In some cases, the Mi Band 4 loses communication with time servers (for example, after resetting to factory settings or replacing the battery), then you have to adjust the clock manually.

1. Open Mi Fit and go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Additional settings.
2. Select Time and Date (in some versions of the app, this item may be called Time Settings).
3. Turn off the autosynchronization option (if enabled).
4. Manually set the current time, date and time zone. For Mi Band 4, 12- and 24-hour system formats are available.
5. Save the changes and wait for the data update on the bracelet (it can take up to 1 minute).

Important: After manually setting up, turn on automatic synchronization back, otherwise time will be lost every time the bracelet is disconnected from the phone.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Band 4 is lost every day after manual adjustment, this may indicate a malfunction of the quartz resonator (hardware failure), in which case only repair or replacement of the bracelet will help.

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If the bracelet shows the time with a delay of exactly 3-4 hours, check whether the smartphone is not enabled mode "Saving charge" for the Mi Fit application.

Method 3: Adjusting time through alternative applications

If the standard Mi Fit application can't sync, you can use third-party utilities.

• 📲 Notify & Fitness for Mi Band (Android) – Supports manual time settings, notifications and additional features.
• 🍎 Mi Band Master (iOS/Android) — It allows you to manually adjust the time even if the official software does not work.
• 🔧 Tools & Mi Band – utility for advanced users with the ability to reset the module RTC.

Notify & Fitness for Mi Band:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Connect the bracelet through the Device menu → Add a new one.
3. Go to Settings → Time and Date.
4. Choose Sync Now or set the time manually.
5. Save the changes and reset the bracelet.

Third-party apps often update more frequently than the official Mi Fit and support features that Xiaomi has removed from the latest versions of the software. However, beware: some utilities require permission to change system settings, which may not be secure.

Solving Time Zone and Summer Time Problems

One of the most common reasons for time failures on Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is incorrect work with time zones, especially in regions where there is a transition to summer/winter time.

To avoid problems:

• 🌍 On your smartphone, turn on the option Automatic time zone determination (Settings) → System system → Date and time).
• 🔄 In Mi Fit, turn off and back on time synchronization.
• ⏳ If you are traveling, manually update the time zone in the bracelet via Mi Fit. → Settings of the device → Time and date.

Pay special attention to the following nuances:

• 🇷🇺 In Russia, the daylight saving time switch has been canceled since 2014, but some smartphones (especially on older versions of Android) can automatically shift the time, GMT+3).
• ✈️ When flying, the bracelet may not have time to update the time, in which case the forced synchronization through the Mi Fit helps.

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If you live in a region with a non-standard time zone (for example, the Kaliningrad region — GMT+2), manually specify it in the bracelet settings. Automatic determination may not work correctly.

What if time is lost after updating the firmware?

Firmware updates for Xiaomi Mi Band 4 sometimes result in resetting time settings, which is due to the fact that the new version of the software can overwrite the data of the RTC module.

1. Check the firmware version in Mi Fit (Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → About the device). Current version for 2026 is 1.0.9.54 and up.
2. If the firmware is outdated, update it through Mi Fit → Device settings → Firmware update.
3. After the update, perform a full reboot of the bracelet (clip the button for 15-20 seconds).
4. Start Forced Time Synchronization (see Method 1).

If the problem persists, try resetting the bracelet to factory settings:

1. In Mi Fit, go to Profile → Mi Smart Band 4 → Untie the device.
2. On the bracelet, reset: press the touch button for 10 seconds until vibration appears.
3. Reconnect the bracelet as a new device.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting to factory settings will remove all data from the bracelet (steps, pulse, alarm settings.

In rare cases, after a firmware update, the bracelet may become obsessed with the Mi logo. This indicates damage to the firmware files.

• Try to reflash the bracelet through Mi Fit again.
• If it doesn’t help, use the AmiBand utility for manual flashing.

Additional Tips for Stable Time Work

To avoid time issues on Xiaomi Mi Band 4 in the future, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Watch for charge level: when the charge is below 10%, the bracelet can reset settings, including time.
• 📶 Update your firmware regularly: New versions often fix synchronization errors.
• 📵 Avoid connecting to multiple devices at the same time: this can cause data conflicts.
• 🛡️ Don’t use battery optimizers for Mi Fit: they can block background synchronization.

If you travel frequently or live in a region with unstable internet, set up automatic GPS time updates (if your smartphone supports this feature).

1. Turn on the phone Exact Location (Settings → Geodata → High Precision Mode).
2. In Mi Fit, activate the location sync option (not available in all versions of the app).

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If the bracelet often loses touch with your phone, try turning off Bluetooth Energy Saving in your Android settings. This can eliminate sync delays.

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