How to check the charge of the Xiaomi case on Android: official and hidden ways

Why it’s important to monitor the charge of the Xiaomi case and how to do it correctly

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones, from budget Redmi Buds to flagship Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, come with chargers that often stay in the shadows when controlling battery levels. Meanwhile, a discharged case can be a nasty surprise at the most inopportune moment: you put your headphones on charge, and an hour later you find that they are not charged because of a dead battery of the case itself.

In this article, we will discuss all the official and hidden ways to check the charge of the Xiaomi case, including methods for smartphones without MIUI support, as well as the nuances for different models of accessories. You will learn how to display the display on the phone screen, use a voice assistant or even special applications – all without the risk of damaging the device.

We will pay special attention to common myths: for example, why the indicator on the case can lie, how to correctly interpret the blinking of the LED, and what to do if the smartphone does not show the level of charge at all. POCO (2020–2026 release).

Method 1: Standard indicator on the case - how to read signals

The most obvious, but often misused, method is the built-in LED on the case case, which is positioned in the front or side of most Xiaomi models, and can burn in different colors or blink at different frequencies.

• 🟢 Green, constant light -- 60 to 100 percent case charge. Headphones can be charged without risk.
• 🟡 Yellow/orange constant: 20-59%, it is recommended to recharge the case in the near future.
• 🔴 Red constant 0-19%. Case almost discharged, headphones will not charge.
• 🔄 Blinking green/red – charging error (e.g. cable or contacts damaged).

⚠️ Note: In models Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 and FlipBuds Pro indicator may behave differently, for example, flash white when fully charged).

To activate the indicator, it is usually enough to open the case cover or press the power button (if any). Some models (for example, Redmi Buds 4 Active) show the charge level only when connected to a smartphone - read about this in the next section.

Method 2: Check through notification on Xiaomi smartphone (MIUI)

If your phone is running MIUI 12 or later, the system automatically displays the case charge level in notifications – but only if three conditions are met:

1. Case and headphones are connected to the phone via Bluetooth.
2. Bluetooth settings have enabled the option to Show the charge level of accessories.
3. You have the latest version of the Mi Bluetooth app installed (for some models).

How to check:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Find your headphones in the list of connected devices.
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ near-name.
4. In the window that opens, there will be a line "Case Charge Level" with a percentage value.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Connect headphones to the phone

Open Bluetooth settings

Press the icon. ⚙️ near-device-->

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global 14.0.5) this feature may not work due to bugs. If the notification does not appear, try reconnecting your headphones or resetting your Bluetooth settings (Settings) → Bluetooth → Three points. → Reset the settings).

Method 3: Voice Assistant Xiaomi (XiaoAI)

A little-known feature of the XiaoAI voice assistant is that it can tell the charge level of connected accessories, including cases, even if the notification doesn't appear in the curtain.

1. Activate the assistant with a long hold of the Home button or a voice command "Hello, XiaoAI".
2. Say, "What charge do my headphones have?" or "Show me the charge level of the case."
3. The assistant will announce the percentages for the case and each headphone separately (if supported).

🔹 nuance:

• 🗣️ It only works on Chinese and global firmware. MIUI pre-installed XiaoAI.
• 🌐 In some regional versions (for example, MIUI EU) function may be disabled.
• 🔊 If the assistant replies, “I can’t get data,” update the XiaoAI app in the Mi App Store.

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If XiaoAI doesn’t understand the command, try alternative phrases like “How much charge is left in the case?” or “Hearphone battery status.”

Method 4: Third-party monitoring applications

If your smartphone is not from Xiaomi or MIUI does not show the charge of the case, we will help with specialized utilities. We tested 5 popular applications and selected the best ones:

📌 How to set up:

1. Install the application from the table.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Open the app and allow access to Bluetooth and Notifications.
4. In the main menu, find the Bluetooth section of devices or accessories.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Mi Bandage) require an unlocked bootloader or superuser rights. Without this, they will only show basic information. APK Officially sourced (Play Market, 4PDA, APKMirror).

Method 5: Hidden Engineering Menus (for Advanced)

If none of the methods worked, you can try to get the data through the engineering menu of the smartphone, which is suitable for Xiaomi owners with an unlocked bootloader or root rights.

1. Enable the Developer Mode:


Go to Settings → About the phone.




- 7 times press the MIUI version.




- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable debugging over USB.





2. Connect your phone to your PC and open ADB Shell (use Google’s Platform Tools).





3. Enter the command:


   adb shell dumpsys battery



4. In the output, find the Bluetooth battery level line - this is the case charge (if supported).

🔧 Technical nuances:

• 🖥️ It does not work on all models – it depends on the version of the Bluetooth stack in the firmware.
• 🔒 Requires root or unlocked bootloader for full access.
• ⚠️ Incorrect commands can cause Bluetooth settings to reset.

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Engineering menus are an extreme method, and if you are unsure of your skills, use third-party apps or official methods from sections 1-3.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after you've applied all the methods, you may encounter errors, and we'll look at the typical situations and the ways to fix them.

Problem 1: Case doesn't show charge on the indicator or phone

Possible causes:

• 🔋 Full battery discharge case - connect to charging for 10-15 minutes, then check.
• 🔌 Damaged contacts – clean them with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.
• 📱 Failure of the case firmware - flashing is required (refer to the service).

Problem 2: Charge notification appears but shows incorrect data

This is typical for the POCO Buds X1 and Redmi Buds 3 Lite headphones.

1. Turn off the headphones in Bluetooth settings.
2. Remove them from the list of devices.
3. Turn off Bluetooth, reboot your phone.
4. Reconnect the headphones.

Problem 3: Case indicator flashes red/green, but no charging

It's probably a power supply or a cable problem.

• 🔌 Try a different cable and charger (preferably original from Xiaomi).
• 🔄 Reboot the case: put the headphones inside, close the lid, hold for 10 seconds.
• 📦 Check the case on another phone – if the problem remains, contact the service.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions