How to connect a monopod to a Xiaomi phone via Bluetooth: full instruction with photo

Why the Monopod doesn’t connect to Xiaomi and how to fix it

Bluetooth-controlled monopods have become an indispensable accessory for creating high-quality photos and videos on smartphones, POCO or flagship Mi 11/12/13) Often, they have problems with the first connection: the device is not detected, the connection is broken or the selfie stick buttons do not work. MIUI and limitations of energy conservation.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions that take into account all the nuances of Xiaomi, including hidden Bluetooth settings that the manufacturer does not advertise. DJI Osmo Mobile, Zhiyun Smooth or budget models like Xiaomi Mi Selfie Stick behave differently, and what to do if the smartphone “can’t see” the accessory after the system update.

Warning: If your monopod requires a 3.5mm connector (e.g. older models), the Bluetooth instruction will not work for you, in which case read our separate article on wired monopods.

What monopods are compatible with Xiaomi Bluetooth

Not all selfie sticks support wireless connectivity, but here are the key compatibility criteria:

• 🔹 Bluetooth Protocol: Monopod must support Bluetooth 4.0 or later.Older versions (e.g. Bluetooth 2.1) are not compatible with Xiaomi on Android 10+.
• 📱 Profile HID: The device must use the Human Interface Device profile (HID) — This allows the monopod button to emulate the screen press.
• 🔋 Power: Most Bluetooth monopods require a separate battery (usually a battery) CR2032) Or an in-house battery. Without power, they only work in wired mode.

In the table below – proven models of monopods that are guaranteed to work with Xiaomi (tested on the basis of the model). MIUI 12–14):

If your model is not listed, check the specifications on the manufacturer's website. Please note: some monopods (for example, Hohem iSteady Mobile).+) require pre-activation of Bluetooth mode by long pressing the power button.

Preparing Xiaomi Phone for Connection

Before pairing the monopod, you need to configure your smartphone, and if you skip this step, you risk an error: "Device not found" or "Disabled to connect."

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14 The default is Bluetooth Optimization, which can block new devices from connecting!

Follow the following steps:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "More".
3. Turn off the options: 🔘 "Optimizing Bluetooth power consumption" 🔘 "Automatic Bluetooth shutdown"

"Visibility to all devices"

We also recommend clearing the cache of Bluetooth services:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find "Bluetooth" in the list of system applications.
3. Select "Storage" → "Clear the cache".

Step 2. Find the monopod in the Bluetooth settings

1. On the phone, open Settings. → Bluetooth and turn it on.
2. In the list of available devices, find the name of your monopod. It may look like: "Selfie Stick" "BT Remote" "Osmo_Mobile_XXXX" (for DJI)

"0000"

"1234"

Step 3: Set up permissions for monopods

After successful connection MIUI may request additional permissions:

• 📸 "Allow access to the camera – necessary for the control of the shooting.
• 📱 "Allow overlay over other apps" - you need to display the selfie button in the camera interface.
• 🔋 "Disable battery optimization" - prevents automatic shutdown of monopod.

If the monopod is not defined, try an alternative method:

Setting up the selfie button on the monopod

Once plugged in, the button on the monopod should emulate tapping the phone screen, but on Xiaomi, it doesn't always work out of the box because of the features. MIUI.

Here’s how to set the button correctly:

1. Open the standard Camera app on Xiaomi.
2. Go to "Camera Settings" → "Additionally" → "Bluetooth Management".
3. Enable the option "Allow control of the shooting via Bluetooth".
4. If you don’t have that option, install a third-party camera (like Open Camera or Google Camera) that supports external triggers.

For double-pressed monopods (e.g. zoom control):

• 📸 One click, take a photo.
• 🎥 Double tap – start/stop recording of video.
• 🔍 Retention – Rescale (if supported).

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the monopod button does not work in Portrait or Night Shoot mode".

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If the monopod button is triggered with a delay, turn off the “Delayed Descent” option (timer) in the camera settings.

Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, there may be failures, and let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them.

If the monopod previously worked but stopped connecting after a phone reset or upgrade, try resetting your network settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Network Settings Reset (this won’t delete your data, only network settings).
3. After the reboot, reconnect the monopod.

Important: On some firmware MIUI (For example, the global version for Redmi Note 11 requires you to disable the function "Double tap to wake up" because it conflicts with the signal from the monopod.

How to check the functionality of the connection

To make sure that the monopod works correctly, perform the following tests:

1. Selfie button test: Open the Camera app. Press the button on the monopod, you should take an instant photo. If the delay is more than 1 second, see the "Setting up the selfie button" section.
2. Connection stability test: Move your phone 5 to 10 meters away from the monopod (if it supports that radius), check if the connection is interrupted, if so, the problem is interference or a weak monopod battery.

Compatibility test with other applications

• Try using a monopod on Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat.
• Some social networks require additional permissions in the application settings.

If the monopod is unstable, check the battery level. For example, in Xiaomi Mi Selfie Stick, when the discharge is below 20%, the connection fails (CR2032 or LR44, model-wise).

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If the monopod connects but the button doesn’t respond in a particular application (like TikTok), the problem isn’t with the monopod, but with the application settings. Go to the settings and enable Bluetooth permission.

Alternative ways to connect a monopod

If the Bluetooth connection cannot be configured, consider alternatives:

• 🔌 Wire connection through 3.5 mm: Suitable for monopods with audio jack. Insert the plug in the headphone jack on Xiaomi — the button will work as a trigger. Minus: on new models (for example, Xiaomi 13) there is no 3.5 mm connector.
• 📱 Connection through OTG-Adapter: Some monopods (e.g. Hohem iSteady) X2) support the connection USB-C. You'll need it. OTG-cable and camera access permission.
• 🌐 Use of Wi-Fi Direct: Advanced Type Models DJI Osmo Pocket can connect over Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi Direct in your phone settings and select the monopod network.

For monopods with a gyroscope (e.g., Zhiyun) Smooth-Q3) We recommend you to install the manufacturer's proprietary application, which not only makes it easier to connect, but also adds functions like this:

• 🎯 Face tracking;
• 📐 Horizon correction;
• 🎬 Motion patterns for video.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting a monopod to Xiaomi