Setting the time on your GloryFit smartwatch

The time on your GloryFit smartwatch can be set in two ways: automatically through the companion app, or manually on the watch itself. Most users find the app method faster and more reliable, since it syncs the exact time from your phone. If you prefer to set it directly on the watch, you'll use the physical buttons and the watch menu.

Which method you choose depends on whether your phone is nearby and whether you have the GloryFit app installed. Both work equally well once complete, and the watch will keep the time even if it disconnects from your phone later.

Key Takeaways

  • The GloryFit app automatically syncs your phone's time to the watch when you pair them, which is the simplest method for most users.
  • Manual time setting on the watch itself uses the side buttons to navigate to Settings, then Time, and lets you adjust hours and minutes directly.
  • If the time keeps resetting or showing incorrectly, check that your phone's time is accurate and that Bluetooth is connected.
  • The watch displays time in either 12-hour or 24-hour format depending on your phone's regional settings and what you select in the app.

Setting time through the GloryFit app (automatic sync)

Open the GloryFit app on your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Navigate to the device settings or profile section—this is usually a gear icon or your watch name at the bottom of the main screen. Look for an option labeled "Time" or "Time Settings" and toggle on "Automatic Time Sync" or "Sync with Phone Time."

Once enabled, the app will send your phone's current time to the watch when ready. This happens in the background whenever the watch and phone are connected via Bluetooth. The watch will then stay synchronized as long as the connection holds. If you travel across time zones, the watch will update automatically if your phone's location services are on and the app has permission to access your location.

Setting time manually on the watch

Press and hold the side button (usually on the right edge) until the main menu appears on the watch screen. Scroll down using the same button or a second button if your model has one, and find "Settings." Enter Settings and look for "Time" or "Date & Time."

Once you're in the Time menu, you'll see fields for hours and minutes. Use the buttons to highlight the hour field and adjust it up or down. Then move to the minutes field and set those the same way. Some GloryFit models let you choose between 12-hour and 24-hour format in this menu as well. Press the button to confirm and exit when finished.

Choosing between 12-hour and 24-hour time format

Your GloryFit watch can display time in either format. The format is usually set based on your phone's regional settings—if your phone is set to 12-hour time, the watch will default to 12-hour. You can override this in the GloryFit app under Time Settings or directly on the watch in the Time menu.

To change it through the app, go to device settings and find "Time Format" or "Display Format." Select your preference and the watch will update the next time it syncs. To change it on the watch itself, enter Settings > Time and look for a Format or Display option. The change takes effect when ready.

What to do if the time keeps resetting or showing wrong

If your watch time reverts or displays incorrectly after you set it, the most common cause is that automatic time sync is turned on but your phone's time is wrong. Check your phone's clock first—go to Settings > Date & Time and make sure "Set Automatically" is on. If your phone time is correct, restart Bluetooth on your phone by turning it off and back on, then bring the watch close to your phone.

If the problem persists, open the GloryFit app and check that your watch is still paired and connected. You may need to unpair the watch and pair it again. To do this, go to the app's device list, select your watch, and choose "Unpair" or "Remove Device." Then go through the pairing process again from the beginning. After pairing, the time should sync automatically.

Syncing time across time zones when you travel

When you travel to a different time zone, your GloryFit watch will update automatically if automatic time sync is on and your phone updates its time. Most phones do this on their own when they detect a new time zone through location services or cellular data.

If your watch doesn't update after traveling, manually set the time on the watch or in the app. You can also turn off automatic sync, set the time manually to match your new location, and then turn automatic sync back on. The watch will then stay in sync with your phone going forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my GloryFit watch show a different time than my phone?

The watch and phone may have lost Bluetooth connection, or automatic sync may be turned off. Check that Bluetooth is on, that the watch is paired in the app, and that automatic time sync is enabled in the app settings. If they're still different after reconnecting, manually set the time on the watch to match your phone.

Can I set the time without the GloryFit app?

Yes. You can set the time directly on the watch using the side buttons to navigate to Settings > Time and adjust the hours and minutes manually. You don't need the app for this, though the app method is usually faster and more accurate.

Does the watch keep the time if it disconnects from my phone?

Yes. Once you set the time, the watch has its own internal clock and will keep the correct time even if Bluetooth disconnects. The time will only drift slightly over weeks or months, which is normal for smartwatch batteries.

What if my watch is stuck on the wrong time and won't update?

Unpair the watch from the app completely, then pair it again. During the pairing process, the watch should receive the correct time from your phone automatically. If it still shows the wrong time after pairing, manually set it on the watch itself using the Settings menu.