How to set the time on a FitBit

Fitbit devices are designed with your health in mind and track your fitness goals. Available in several models, the best option for all of you depends on your needs and budget.

Sometimes the simplest functions can cause problems, and many owners of this little device report problems setting the time, regardless of the model chosen. Probably one of the most annoying aspects of these devices is that you can’t change the time directly on your Fitbit.

Let’s say you traveled to a different time zone and your Fitbit hasn’t kept up. When this happens, you may have to make extra efforts to get back on track.

If you’re wondering how to set the time on Fitbit, look no further. This article will list ways to set the time on your Fitbit, regardless of the model.

Fitbit Surge: How to set the time

Before you do anything else, the first step is to sync your Fitbit with your smartphone. Once you do this, in theory, you shouldn’t need to make any additional changes since the location and time zone are already monitored.

However, there are times when your Fitbit won’t be able to keep up. It could be that while you were changing time zones, your phone was turned off and therefore could not send the correct information to your device.

If you find that your device is not synced, there are two ways to solve this problem. The first is to re-sync your Fitbit with your smartphone (you can also use a tablet or computer). This is perhaps the fastest way to set the time on your Fitbit. Here’s how to re-sync your Fitbit Surge:

1. Turn on your Fitbit tracker.
   
2. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your chosen pairing device.
   
3. Open the Fitbit app (the app icon is a blue background with white dots).
   
4. Select the Fitbit icon on your phone in the app.
5. A small menu should appear detailing the time your Fitbit last synced.
6. Select the icon that looks like two arrows forming a circle to perform a manual sync.

The second way to change the time on your Fitbit is to do it manually. Depending on whether you are using a smartphone or a computer, these steps may vary. That is how:

For smartphones:

1. Open the Fitbit app and click “Account” in the top right corner.
   
2. Scroll down and press “App Settings”. If “Set Automatically” is on, turn the switch off and then on again before pairing.
   
3. If the previous step doesn’t work, manually set your time zone by turning off automatic time zone tracking and choosing a city within your time zone.
4. Force sync with your tracker by heading to the main panel and sliding down.

For computers:

1. Sign in to your Fitbit account on the website and click “Settings.”
   
2. Scroll down and press “Advanced Settings”.
   
3. Go to “Personal Information” and select “Time Zone.”
   
4. Force it to sync with your Fitbit by simply clicking the “Fitbit Connection” icon and then “Sync Now.”

Fitbit Ionic: how to set up time

Fitbit Ionic and Fitbit Versa come with several watch faces, allowing you to personalize your watch. Although it may look great, having the wrong time zone display can be a problem. Depending on your chosen sync device, here’s how to fix this issue.

For iPhone and Android devices:

1. Open the Fitbit app and tap the “Today” tab and then “Profile Picture.”
   
2. Go to “App Settings” and then choose “Time Zone.”
   
3. Disable the “Set automatically” option.
   
4. Tap the “Time Zone” option (or “Select Time Zone” for Android users) and select your correct time zone.
   
5. Sync your Fitbit with your smartphone using Bluetooth.

From a Windows device:

1. Open the Fitbit app dashboard and tap the account icon and then “Advanced settings.”
   
2. Tap “Time Zone.”
   
3. Turn off the “Auto” option and select your correct time zone.
4. Sync your Fitbit.

Fitbit Alta: how to set up time

To change the time settings on your Fitbit Alta, you just need to do the following:

From your iOS device:

1. Open your Fitbit app and tap “Account.”
2. Under the “Settings” option, tap “Advanced Settings.”
3. Look for the option to modify your time zone.
4. Sync your device by going back to the “Account” tab and tapping your tracker name.
5. Tap “Sync Now.”

From your Android:

1. Open your Fitbit app and tap the menu icon in the top left corner.
2. Go to “Account”.
3. Tap “Settings.”
4. Find the option to modify your time zone.
5. Sync your device by returning to the “Account” screen and tapping your tracker name.
6. Tap “Sync Now.”

From your Windows PC:

1. Open your Fitbit dashboard and click the “Account” tab.
2. Click “Advanced Settings.”
3. Look for the option to modify your time zone.
4. Sync with your device.

Fitbit Blaze: how to set it up time

While you can’t change the time and date directly from your Fitbit wearable, you can access the app or use the website. That is how:

In the app:

1. Open the Fitbit app on your chosen device.
2. Tap “Account.”
3. Tap “Advanced Settings.”
4. Next to where it says “Automatic time zone,” slide the switch to “Off.”
5. Tap “Time Zone” (or “Select Time Zone” depending on your device) and choose your current time zone.
6. Sync your device.

On the website:

1. Open fitbit.com.
2. Select “Settings” and then “Personal information.” Your account should appear.
3. Scroll down until you see the “Time Zone” option and select your chosen time zone.
4. Sync your device to display your chosen time zone.

Fitbit Ace: how to set it up time

To set the correct time on your Fitbit Ace, you can start by restarting your device. Next, you’ll need to make sure the device you’re syncing your Fitbit with has the correct time and date. From here, follow these steps:

1. Open your Fitbit dashboard or the Fitbit app, then tap the gear icon.
2. Go to “Settings” and then “Personal information.”
3. Select “Advanced settings” and find “Clock display time.”
4. Choose your preferred time format.
5. Click “Send” and sync your device.

Fitbit Zip: how to set it up time

Once again, you’ll need to sync your Fitbit Zip with your Fitbit account online. Whether you choose to do this through your smartphone or a computer, the steps are relatively simple.

1. Open fitbit.com or the Fitbit app and sign in to your account.
2. Select “Settings” in the upper right corner of the screen. Your “Personal Information” account should appear.
3. Scroll down until you see the “Time Zone” option.
4. Tap the drop-down menu below where it says “Time Zone” and select your chosen time zone.
5. Sync your device to display your chosen time zone.

Fitbit Flex: How to set the time?

With its bracelet-style design, Fitbit Flex is a popular choice for fitness enthusiasts. The feature also makes it particularly useful for sleep tracking. However, despite its sleek design, setting the correct time on your Fitbit Flex requires a few extra steps.

1. Depending on your chosen device, open the Fitbit app or go to fitbit.com in your browser.
2. Go to “Settings” and then “Personal information.”
3. Go to “Advanced Settings” (or just scroll down if you’re using a computer) and look for the “Time Zone” option.
4. Select the chosen time zone.
5. Sync your device.

Fitbit Charge 2: How to set it up time

To display the correct time on your tracker, you’ll need to do the following with your Fitbit app:

1. Open “Settings” in your Fitbit app and tap “Advanced Settings.”
2. Tap the “Account” tab.
3. Sync your tracker by tapping your tracker name and selecting “Sync Now.”

If the steps above fail to set the time, try this instead:

1. Sign out of your Fitbit app.
2. Force quit the app.
3. Restart your tracker.
4. Turn off Bluetooth on both your device and your tracker.
5. Turn off your device and turn it on again after 1 or 2 minutes.
6. Turn on Bluetooth on both your device and your tracker and sign in to your app again.

Additional FAQs

How do I change the watch face on my Fitbit?

If you experience a “Clock Error” on your Fitbit Blaze, you may need to change the watch face. Follow these steps to make the change:

1. Open your Fitbit app on your chosen device and tap “Today.”

2. Select your profile picture and then your device picture.

3. Tap “Clock Faces” and then “All Watches.”

4. Browse the available clock formats and select the one you want to install.

5. Sync your device to see the change.

Some final information (adequate)

Many people argue that using Fitbit has had a positive impact on their overall well-being. This is not surprising as they were made specifically to measure people’s progress as they embark on a journey towards health and fitness.

This causes problems such as timing glitches to directly affect your charm. However, as long as you have access to a smartphone or computer, you should be able to fix the problem relatively easily.

We hope this article has helped make the process a little less time-consuming (pardon the pun).

Have you had any problems setting the time on your Fitbit? Was it easy to solve? Let us know your experience in the comments below.