How to Set Time on Fitbit on Mobile and Desktop
Though it’s a Fitbit, one feature a watch should never get wrong is time. For the most part, Fitbit should show you the correct time as soon as you sync the fitness band with your phone. It can even adjust the time accurately when you are traveling. But sometimes, the time may seem off on your Fitbit. Don’t worry as there exists a simple fix you can apply using your phone or laptop. Here’s how to set time on Fitbit.
Let’s start with the phone.
How to Set Time on Fitbit on Mobile
Before setting up, make sure that your Fitbit is connected to your phone using the Fitbit app.
1.Open theFitbit app,and tap on theprofile iconat the top left corner. Here you should see your Fitbit device. If not, the changes will not apply, and you need to connect your Fitbit to your account.
2.If the device is available, tap on theApp Settingsoption under the Settings section on the same page.
3.On the next page, make sure theAutomatic time zonetoggle is turned on. Or, you’re able to also set the time zone yourself manually. Toggle off the automatic time zone and then tap on theSelect time zoneoption to select a time zone manually.
4.Once done, get back to theAccount pageand tap on the Fitbit device.
5.On the next page, tap on theSync Nowoption to sync time and other details between Fitbit and your phone.
How to Set Time on Fitbit on Desktop
Apart from your phone, you may also use the Fitbit website to set the time on your Fitbit device.
1.OpenFitbit.comon your desktop/laptop browser and click on theAccount iconat the top right. Then log in with your Fitbit account that you have connected with your Fitbit device.
2.Once logged in, again tap on theAccount iconand select theMy Dashboardoption in the drop-down menu.
3.This will open your Fitbit account dashboard. Click on theCog iconat the top right corner and you should see your Fitbit device in the drop-down menu. Click on theSettingsoption in the drop-down under the device.
5.In the Settings, on thePersonal infopage, scroll down towards the bottom where you shall find theTimezoneoption.
6.Click on it and select the time zone manually. On desktop/laptop, you cannot set Fitbit to automatic time zone.
There is no way to manually trigger the sync from the computer. But the new time and time zone that you have set will sync within a few minutes to your Fitbit device.
It’s Fitbit Time
There may not be a way to change the time directly on the Fitbit device itself. But you can quickly log in to your Fitbit account on your phone and in the web app to change and set the time. On the phone, you can sync instantly while on the website, you have to wait until it syncs happens in the background. Shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.
Have a Smartwatch version of Fitbit? Check outhow to get notifications on Fitbit.
Ravi Teja KNTS
Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.
