Why is the time on my Fitbit wrong?

Answered by Douglas Hiatt

The time on your Fitbit device may be wrong for a couple of reasons. One common reason is when you travel to a different time zone. Fitbit devices rely on the time zone setting on your phone or computer to determine the correct time. So, if you travel to a different time zone and your phone or computer’s time zone setting is not updated, your Fitbit device will display the wrong time.

Another reason why the time on your Fitbit may be wrong is when clocks change for Daylight Saving Time. Fitbit devices do not automatically update for Daylight Saving Time, so you will need to manually adjust the time on your device.

To ensure that the time on your Fitbit device is correct, you need to sync it with your phone or computer. Fitbit devices sync their data with the Fitbit app on your phone or computer, which includes the correct time based on your phone or computer’s time zone setting. By syncing your device, it will receive the updated time and display it correctly.

To sync your Fitbit device, make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone or computer and that your device is within range. Open the Fitbit app and tap on the account icon in the top left corner. Then, tap on your device and tap on “Sync Now.” Your device will then sync with the app and update the time.

If you have recently traveled to a different time zone or if the clocks have changed for Daylight Saving Time and your Fitbit device is still displaying the wrong time after syncing, you may need to manually adjust the time on your device. To do this, open the Fitbit app and tap on the account icon in the top left corner. Then, tap on your device and tap on “Clock Face.” From there, you can adjust the time manually by tapping on the arrows or using the scroll wheel.

In my personal experience, I have encountered situations where the time on my Fitbit device was wrong after traveling to a different time zone. I had forgotten to update the time zone setting on my phone, which caused my Fitbit device to display the wrong time. Once I realized the issue, I synced my device with the Fitbit app and the time was corrected.

It is important to remember that the time on your Fitbit device may be wrong after traveling to a different time zone or when clocks change for Daylight Saving Time. However, by ensuring that your device is synced with the Fitbit app and adjusting the time manually if necessary, you can have the correct time displayed on your Fitbit device.