Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick: how to connect to a smartphone in 2 minutes

Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick is not just a selfie stick, but a smart device that turns your smartphone into a professional remote-controlled camera. If Bluetooth doesn't find the device, if the trigger button doesn't work, if the app doesn't sync, in this article, we'll look at all the ways that you can connect a monopod to your Xiaomi, Redmi phones, POCO other Android/iOS-Devices – from basic synchronization to solving rare errors.

The unique thing about this monopod is that it combines a physical shutter button and a Bluetooth module for wireless control, which means it can be used with or without the native Mi Home app, directly through the phone's system settings. However, many users are faced with the device not being identified or only connecting for a few seconds. Why and how to fix it, read on.

1. Xiaomi monopod compatibility: which phones are supported

Officially, the Xiaomi Bluetooth Selfie Stick monopod (MJXJS03QM, MJXJS02QM, MJXJS01QM) is compatible with all Android 5.0+ and iOS 9.0+ smartphones, but there are nuances in practice. For example, older versions of MIUI (below 12) may not support the HID (Human Interface Device) profile, which is responsible for the operation of the downhill button.

Here is a list of devices that the monopod is guaranteed to work with without additional settings:

• 📱 Xiaomi: Mi series 10/11/12, Redmi Note 9/10/11, POCO F3/F4/F5, Mi Mix
• 🍎 iPhone: models with iOS 12+ (iPhone 6s newer)
• 🤖 Android: Samsung Galaxy S8+, Google Pixel 3+, OnePlus 6T+, Realme 7/8/9

If your phone isn’t listed, it doesn’t mean the monopod won’t work, it just might require manually configuring Bluetooth profiles or installing a third-party app (we’ll talk about this in the bug section).

2 Preparation of the monopod for the first connection

Before you sync the monopod with your phone, you need to turn it on and reset it correctly (if it's already been used before), and many people miss this step, so the device is not defined by the system.

1. Charging the battery. The monopod has an integrated ~80 mAh battery. If it's discharged, the indicator (a small blue LED) won't burn. Connect it to charging for 10-15 minutes via USB-Type-C (the cable comes with it).
2. Turn on. Press the shutter button for 3-5 seconds until the blue light flashes, which means that the monopod has entered pairing mode.
3. Reset (if the monopod has already connected to another device) Press the button for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes quickly (2 times per second), which will reset all saved connections.

Note that if the light flashes red, it means that the battery is under 10%, in which case the monopod may connect, but the trigger button will not work. Charge it before use.

3. Step-by-step instructions: how to connect a monopod to Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO

The most reliable way is to connect through MIUI system settings, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones regardless of the firmware version.

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Activate the monopod (press the button for 3-5 seconds until the blue indicator flashes).
3. In the list of available devices, find the Xiaomi Selfie Stick (or MJXJS03QM — depending on the model).

If the monopod does not appear in the list of devices, try the following:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (Settings) → Bluetooth → Off./On.).
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone (sometimes helps with system service failures).
• 🔋 Check the Monopod Charge (Red Indicator) = discharged).

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If the monopod connects but the button doesn't work, try opening any other app with the camera (like Instagram or Snapchat).Sometimes the MIUI system camera blocks external input devices.

4 Connect to iPhone (iOS) and other Android phones

On the iPhone, pairing is slightly different due to Apple's restrictions on Bluetooth devices. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Activate the monopod (blue indicator should flash).
3. In the list of devices, find Xiaomi Selfie Stick and tap it.
4. Wait for the sign to show up Connected. There's no need to confirm access to the camera on iOS.
5. Open the Camera app and check the button. If it doesn't work, close all the background apps and restart the Camera.

On other brands’ phones (Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus) the algorithm is the same as on Xiaomi, but permission to use the location may be required (due to Android 12+ policy).

• 📍 Enable geolocation in your phone settings.
• 🔧 In Bluetooth settings, find additional → Visibility of the device and turn it on.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone and monopod.

5. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even after a successful connection, the monopod may not work properly.-5 problems and ways of eliminating them:

Important: if a monopod is defined as "Audio Device" instead of "Input Device", it means that the phone has misidentified the Bluetooth profile, in which case only a complete reset of the monopod settings (10 seconds) and reconnecting will help.

⚠️ Attention, some firmware. MIUI (For example, Redmi Note 8 Pro has a bug that shuts down Bluetooth devices 5-10 seconds after you connect. Solution: Update your firmware to the latest version or use the Mi Home app to force sync.

6.Using a monopod with the Mi Home app

The Mi Home app allows you not only to connect the monopod, but also to update its firmware, as well as configure additional features (for example, descent delay or serial shooting mode).

1. Download Mi Home from Google Play or App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Click Add Device (+) → Camera and Photo → Selfie Stick.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (turn on the monopod and wait for pairings).
5. After connecting, open the monopod control panel where you can configure: 🕒 Delayed descent (3, 5 or 10 seconds). 📸 Serial shooting mode (3 or 5 frames). 🔋 Displaying the battery level.

Mi Home also notifies you that your monopod is low and offers you to update your firmware if a new version is available, but note that the iPhone is limited in functionality, and some settings may not be available.

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Mi Home is recommended only if the monopod is not stable through a standard Bluetooth connection.

7. Alternative ways to control the camera

If the monopod stubbornly does not want to connect or the down button does not work, you can use alternative methods of remote control of the camera:

• 🎮 Gaming controllers: Some Bluetooth gamepads (e.g., Xiaomi Game Controller) support the emulation of the downhill push through applications like CameraFi.
• ⏱️ Camera timer, in the standard Camera app MIUI There is a built-in timer (icon) ⏱️), This allows you to take a picture in 3 or 10 seconds.
• 📱 Second device. Use the second smartphone as a remote via apps. DSLR Camera Remote (Android) or CamFi (iOS).
• 🔊 Voice commands. Google Assistant or Siri can set up a phrase like "take a selfie" that opens the camera and takes a picture.

If you often shoot videos, pay attention to the timer recording feature in the Open Camera app, where you can set up automatic recording after a specified period of time, which eliminates the need to press a button on the monopod.

8. Monopod care: how to extend the service life

The Xiaomi monopod does not require complicated maintenance, but a few simple rules will help to avoid breakdowns:

• 🚿 Avoid moisture. Although the case is made of aluminum, the button contacts and Bluetooth module are not protected from water.
• 🔋 Don't completely discharge. If the light flashes red, plug the monopod into the charge.
• 🧲 Keep away from magnets.Strong magnetic fields can damage Bluetooth module.
• 🔧 Don't disassemble the case. The monopod isn't designed to be self-repaired -- there's no service connectors inside.

The average life of a monopod battery is 2-3 years when used actively. If the button starts to work again or the indicator does not burn, most likely, a battery replacement is required (contact the Xiaomi service center).

⚠️ Do not use more powerful adapters to charge the monopod. 5W (1A). This can cause the battery to overheat and the device to fail. There's a USB-Type-C cable in the kit, but you have to pick up the power supply yourself.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi monopod