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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.

  • Bangle.js smartwatch
  • Magnetic USB charging cable
  1. Plug the USB cable into your charger or computer.
  2. Align the magnetic connector to the back of the watch (it should snap on).
  3. A battery icon may appear when charging. A full charge takes ~2 hours.
  • Hold the physical button (on the right side) until the screen lights up.

A clock face like this (your version may vary):

┌──────────────────┐
│ 14:23 │
│ Wed 3 April │
│ Battery 🔋 │
└──────────────────┘

You can now press around the screen and try the button.

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.

  1. Click Connect in the App Loader (top right)

  2. In the Bluetooth popup:

    • Select Bangle.js xxxx (where xxxx is your device ID)
    • Click Pair or Connect
  3. The App Loader will show your firmware version and available storage

If your watch shows the wrong time, this is the fix:

  1. Click the More tab
  2. Click Set Bangle.js Time.

This sets the time to match your computer.

Ensure your clock, launcher, and settings apps are installed and up to date:

  1. Click the More tab
  2. Choose Install default apps
  3. Click on the My Apps tab
  4. Click Update x Apps

This gives you a clean and working base.

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

On your Bangle.js:

  1. Hold the button to open the App Launcher
  2. Swipe to find your app
  3. Tap to launch

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

Your Bangle.js now tells the correct time, runs apps, and is ready to use.