Set Up Your Bangle.js
This guide gets your watch fully set up and working — from unboxing to having a clock on your wrist that’s truly yours.
You’ll:
- Charge and power on your Bangle.js
- Learn how to use the touchscreen and button
- Connect to the Bangle.js App Loader
- Set the time
- Install or update apps
Whether you’re a coder, tinkerer, or just curious — this is your starting point.
Unbox and Charge
Section titled “Unbox and Charge”What’s in the box:
Section titled “What’s in the box:”- Bangle.js smartwatch
- Magnetic USB charging cable
Charge it up:
Section titled “Charge it up:”- Plug the USB cable into your charger or computer.
- Align the magnetic connector to the back of the watch (it should snap on).
- A battery icon may appear when charging. A full charge takes ~2 hours.
Power On and Look Around
Section titled “Power On and Look Around”Turn it on:
Section titled “Turn it on:”- Hold the physical button (on the right side) until the screen lights up.
What you’ll see:
Section titled “What you’ll see:”A clock face like this (your version may vary):
┌──────────────────┐│ 14:23 ││ Wed 3 April ││ Battery 🔋 │└──────────────────┘
Try the interface:
Section titled “Try the interface:”You can now press around the screen and try the button.
Open the App Loader
Section titled “Open the App Loader”The Bangle.js App Loader runs in your browser. It’s how you install, update, and manage apps on your watch.
👉 Open: https://banglejs.com/apps/
You’ll need to use a browser that supports Web Bluetooth. Check out this compatibility table for browser support.
Connect Your Watch
Section titled “Connect Your Watch”-
Click Connect in the App Loader (top right)
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In the Bluetooth popup:
- Select Bangle.js xxxx (where xxxx is your device ID)
- Click Pair or Connect
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The App Loader will show your firmware version and available storage
Set the Time
Section titled “Set the Time”If your watch shows the wrong time, this is the fix:
- Click the More tab
- Click Set Bangle.js Time.
This sets the time to match your computer.
Install Core Apps
Section titled “Install Core Apps”Ensure your clock, launcher, and settings apps are installed and up to date:
- Click the More tab
- Choose Install default apps
- Click on the My Apps tab
- Click Update x Apps
This gives you a clean and working base.
Add Extra Apps (Optional)
Section titled “Add Extra Apps (Optional)”Want more? Explore the Library tab.
- Filter by category (Clocks, Games, Tools, etc.)
- Click an app for details
- Click Install or the upload icon ⬆️ to install it
Run Your Apps
Section titled “Run Your Apps”On your Bangle.js:
- Hold the button to open the App Launcher
- Swipe to find your app
- Tap to launch
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Can’t connect?
- Make sure no other device is connected to the watch
- Turn Bluetooth off and on again
- Reboot the watch (hold button 6s)
- Refresh the App Loader tab
Install fails?
- Check free space in the App Loader
- Remove unused apps
You’re Set Up!
Section titled “You’re Set Up!”Your Bangle.js now tells the correct time, runs apps, and is ready to use.