Understanding the Time Issue on Garmin Vivosmart
- Your Garmin Vivosmart gets its time settings from your smartphone via the Garmin Connect app. If the time hasn't updated correctly, it might be due to connectivity issues or settings on your phone or Garmin device.
Steps to Change Time on Garmin Vivosmart
- Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both your Garmin Vivosmart and your smartphone.
- Open the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone. If you haven't installed it, you can download it from the App Store or Google Play.
- Synchronize your Garmin Vivosmart with the Garmin Connect app. This should automatically update the time to match your smartphone's time settings.
- If the time is still incorrect, make sure that the time zone and daylight saving settings on your smartphone are correct. Your Garmin Vivosmart uses these settings to update the time.
Common Problems and Fixes
- If your Vivosmart does not connect properly to the Garmin Connect app, try restarting both your smartphone and your Garmin Vivosmart.
- If syncing remains an issue, check the Garmin Connect app for any available updates and install them as needed.
- Try removing the Garmin Vivosmart from the Bluetooth settings on your phone and re-pair it again through the Garmin Connect app.
Manual Time Change (Alternative Method)
- Even though automatic updating is preferred, you can set the time manually by holding the device screen to open the menu.
- Navigate to the settings option, usually represented by a gear icon.
- Find the time settings and manually set the time. Note that this method may be limited or unavailable on some Vivosmart models, as Garmin devices are primarily designed to sync time with a connected smartphone.
Maintaining Proper Time Synchronization
- Keep your Garmin Vivosmart regularly synchronized with the Garmin Connect app to ensure that the time stays up to date.
- For consistent results, always make sure your phone is using the correct date and time settings.
