To change the time on your Fitbit Inspire, you must adjust the time zone in the Fitbit app on your paired phone, not on the device itself. This is necessary because the Inspire relies on your phone's settings to keep accurate time, automatically syncing the correct time after any changes.
Step 1: Open the Fitbit app and navigate to settings
Open the Fitbit app on your phone. Tap the Today tab, then tap your profile picture or icon. From there, navigate to App Settings or Fitbit Settings.
Step 2: Adjust date, time & units
Select Date, time & units or Time Zone. If you want to manually select your time zone, turn off the Set Automatically or Automatic time zone option. Then tap Select time zone and choose the correct time zone from the provided list.
Step 3: Sync your Fitbit Inspire
After making changes, you must sync your Fitbit device for the new time to apply. To sync, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone, then in the Fitbit app, pull down on the screen or tap the sync icon. You can also change the clock display format (12-hour or 24-hour) within the Date, time & units settings in the Fitbit app.
Troubleshooting time sync issues
If the time is still incorrect after syncing, try logging out of the Fitbit app and then logging back in before syncing again. Also check that Bluetooth is enabled on both your phone and Inspire, and restart your Fitbit Inspire by going into its Settings menu and selecting Restart Device. If the issue persists, try resetting your Fitbit Inspire to factory settings by going into the Settings menu and selecting 'Clear User Data'. Note that this will erase all data stored on your device. If you want to change the time on a Fitbit without the app, that is not possible, the Inspire has no manual time adjustment on the device itself; all changes must go through the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Fitbit Inspire show the wrong time after daylight saving time?
Your Inspire relies on your phone's time zone setting. If your phone updated automatically but the Inspire didn't, open the Fitbit app, go to Date, time & units, ensure Set Automatically is on, and then sync the device.
Can I set a different time zone on my Fitbit Inspire than my phone?
Yes. In the Fitbit app under Date, time & units, turn off Set Automatically, then manually select the time zone you want. Sync your Inspire to apply the change.
What if my Fitbit Inspire time is off by an hour even after syncing?
First, verify your phone's time and time zone are correct. Then in the Fitbit app, toggle Set Automatically off and on again, select the correct time zone, and sync. If the issue persists, log out of the Fitbit app, log back in, and sync once more.
Does changing the time on my Fitbit Inspire affect my activity data?
No. Changing the time zone only updates the clock display. Your step count, heart rate, and other activity data remain accurate because they are timestamped by the device's internal clock, which adjusts with the time zone change.
How do I switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time on my Fitbit Inspire?
In the Fitbit app, go to Date, time & units and look for the Clock display format option. Choose either 12-hour or 24-hour, then sync your Inspire to see the change.
