Fitbit devices have made an impressionful mark in wearable technology by offering reliable health tracking features and timepiece functionality on wrist. In addition to monitoring health metrics like heart rate, Fitbit devices double up as stylish timepieces on your wrist! But occasionally your Fitbit may fail to display the correct time due to travel across time zones or daylight saving changes; or due to infrequent synching with your smartphone. If your Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Sense, or any other model shows incorrect time, don’t despair: there are multiple solutions available to correct its time – through both Android and iPhone applications and on its website itself – let’s examine these in greater depth.
Ensuring Accurate Time with Simple Syncing
Generally, manual time changes on your Fitbit aren’t necessary. The device is designed to adjust its time automatically when synced with your smartphone, which automatically corrects its time zone. However, if your device still shows the wrong time, a simple sync might be the quickest fix.
Sync Your Fitbit: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Ensure your Fitbit smartwatch is connected to your Android or iOS device.
- Open the Fitbit app and tap the device icon located at the top left.
- Select your Fitbit device.
- Tap “Sync Now” to synchronize your Fitbit with your smartphone’s current time.
Manual Time Adjustment: Android and iOS Solutions
If syncing doesn’t resolve the issue, manually changing the time via the Fitbit app on your connected device might be necessary. Here’s how to do it based on your operating system.
Adjusting Time on Android
- Connect your Fitbit device to your Android smartphone.
- Open the Fitbit app and tap on your Profile icon.
- Go to Fitbit Settings > App Settings.
- Disable the “Automatic time zone” feature.
- Tap “Select time zone” and choose the appropriate time zone.
Changing Time on iPhone
- Connect your Fitbit device to your iPhone.
- Launch the Fitbit app and tap on your Profile picture.
- Navigate to Fitbit Settings > App Settings.
- Turn off the “Set Automatically” option.
- Tap “Time Zone” and synchronize your device.
If these steps don’t correct the time, try logging out of your Fitbit or Google account and logging back in, then sync your device again.
Adjusting Time via the Fitbit Website
For those who prefer using a computer, the Fitbit website offers a way to adjust the time zone, thereby correcting the time on your device.
Changing Time Zone on the Fitbit Website
- Open your preferred browser and navigate to the Fitbit website.
- Log in with your Fitbit account credentials.
- Click the gear icon in the top right and select “Settings”.
- Go to “Personal Info”, scroll down to “Time Zone”.
- Use the dropdown menu to select the correct time zone.
- Click “Submit” to save your changes.
- Sync your Fitbit device to update the time.
Conclusion: Keeping Your Fitbit Time Accurate
Fitbit devices provide reliable health tracking and timekeeping features. Understanding how to adjust their time may prove essential if users regularly travel or experience daylight saving time changes; from syncing, configuring app, or making website adjustments – understanding these processes ensure that your Fitbit will always display accurate time display; this knowledge ensures it remains an indispensable companion in your health and fitness journey.
