How to change time on Fitbit Charge 2?

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Written By Dinu Sri

Dr H. T. D. S. Madusanka is an electronic expert with 10 years of experience, involved in the research and development of SMART HOME systems.

So you’re not able to change the time on your Fitbit Charge 2. No problem, in this post we’re going to help you solve this exact problem.

We’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s get to it.

How to change the time on Fitbit Charge 2?

There are three methods to change fitbit charge 2 time.

You can use any method mentioned in this article.

Each method has its own pros and cons.

Method 1

Time needed: 5 minutes

Follow these steps to quickly change the time on fitbit charge 2.

  1. Open the Fitbit app.

    After you’ve opened the Fitbit app, you’ll be on the dashboard. Now on the dashboard, look for a gear icon with the word Settings right before it.

  2. Find the option called Clock Display Time and click it.

    It should be under the option called Advanced Settings.

  3. Now you’ll be able to find the option called 12 or 24-hour clock.

    Click on it. You’ll be shown two options on the screen. 12-hour clock and 24-hour clock. Select the option you want and change it.

  4. You’ll see the Submit button at the bottom.

    Click on it to submit the option that you’ve chosen. Now, sync the data.

The above video explains the same steps

Method 2

This one is a pretty simple and straightforward process. It won’t take much time and the instructions are pretty easy to follow. So, let’s talk about the step-by-step process.

Step 1: Go to the Fitbit app on your phone. Once you’re at the dashboard here is what you’ve got to do. Click on the Account icon at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Now, you’ve got to find the option called Settings. If you’re lucky like most people, as soon as you enter this section the Settings option will be right in front of your eyes.

But, you might not be as lucky as the majority. What we mean is when you enter this section, you may not see the option called Settings instantly.

If that’s the case, here is what you’ve got to do. First, you’ve got to make sure that you don’t panic. As you’ve probably guessed, we’re joking with you and all you’ve got to do is scroll down a little and you’ll find what you’re looking for.

Step 3:  When you’re in the Settings section, you’ve got to go deeper. You have to find the option called Advanced Settings. Once you’ve found it, you know what to do.

Step 4: Over here you’ll see an option called Sync your tracker. Don’t click on it yet. Because there is something you’ve got to do first.

What is that thing? Is it complicated? Not at all. It’s actually quite simple and won’t take any longer than a few seconds.

Alright, so go back to your dashboard. Once you’re at the dashboard, tap/click on the Account tap and then your tracker name.

Step 5: Now go back to the Advanced Settings and click on the Sync option. That’s it, the process is completed.

Method 3

This one involves 7 steps and they are quite simple and easy to follow. Here are the steps:

Step 1: First thing you’ve got to do is open your Fitbit app and log out.

Step 2: Now you’ve got to close the app. If it’s not closing, force it.

Step 3: Restart your Fitbit Charge 2 device.

Step 4: Once the device is restarted, turn the Bluetooth connection off on your phone.

Step 5: Now turn off your phone and let it stay off for 2 minutes at least.

Step 6: Once you’ve turned the phone back on, turn on the Bluetooth as well.

Step 7: Now, log back into your Fitbit app.

Conclusion

By following these steps your problem is guaranteed to be solved. In case any point is not clear, let us know in the comments section and we’d clear it up for you.