Xiaomi AirDots Pro: how to connect to a phone, laptop and other devices

Xiaomi AirDots Pro is one of the most popular wireless headphones from the Chinese brand, combining affordable price, high-quality sound and usability. However, even with such devices, users often have difficulties at the stage of first connection: someone can not find headphones in the list of available devices, someone refuses to sync with each other, and some face problems after updating the firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to connect AirDots Pro to Android and iOS smartphones, as well as laptops and PCs on Windows and macOS. Separately, we will focus on typical errors and give clear recommendations for their elimination. If you have just unpacked your headphones or are trying to reconnect them after a reset, here you will find the answers to all the questions.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, make sure that Xiaomi AirDots Pro is ready to go. Many people miss this stage, which causes the device to be difficult to find.

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones. Even if the indicator on the case is on, it does not guarantee that the headphones themselves are charged. Connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes to make sure that the charge level is sufficient.
• 📦 Take the headphones out of the case. They have to automatically turn on, as signaled by the flashing white LED on each of them.
• 🔄 Reset previous settings (if the headphones have already been used). To do this, press and hold the touch panels on both earphones for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white.

If the headphone indicators don't respond to taps or flash when extracted from the case, the problem may be a discharged battery. Connect the case to the power source and wait at least 30 minutes before trying again.

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If the headphones do not turn on after prolonged storage, try to clean the contacts on the case and headphones with a dry cotton swab - oxidation can prevent charging.

How to connect Xiaomi AirDots Pro to Android smartphone

The process of pairing with Android devices is usually not difficult, but there are nuances that depend on the version of the operating system and the phone model.

1. Open Bluetooth settings. Go to Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth (some firmware may have different paths, such as Settings → Wireless Networks → Bluetooth). Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones. Take the AirDots Pro out of the case and wait until the indicators start flashing white. If there is no blinking, press and hold the touchpad on any of the headphones for 3-5 seconds.
3. Find the headphones in the list of available devices. The list should show Mi AirDots Pro or Redmi AirDots Pro (depending on the regional firmware).
4. Confirm pairing. Some devices may require confirmation of connection — press OK or Connect.

Once connected successfully, the headphones will stop flashing and light up blue (in some versions, white). If the headphones only connect one at a time, pull them out of your ears, put them back in your case for 10 seconds, then repeat the process.

Connecting with iPhone and other devices on iOS

While Xiaomi AirDots Pro is optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem, it works well with the iPhone, but it has its own features:

• 🍎 Open the Settings. → Bluetooth. Make sure the slider is on.
• 🔍 Wait for the Mi AirDots Pro to appear on the list. If the device doesn't show up, put the headphones back in the case, then pull them out again, it'll reset the connection.
• 🔄 Click on the headphone name to connect. Unlike Android, iOS doesn't require additional confirmation.

Important: iOS may not display the headphone charge level in the status bar. To check the battery, use the Mi Home app (if available in your area) or specialized utilities like Battery Widget.

⚠️ Note: On iOS 16 and later, there may be a problem with automatically reconnecting your headphones after the first pairing. To fix this, forget the device in your Bluetooth settings and plug it back in.

Connection to a laptop or PC (Windows and macOS)

Xiaomi AirDots Pro wireless headphones can be used not only with smartphones, but also with computers.

For Windows 10/11

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click Add Bluetooth or another device → Bluetooth.
3. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (blinking white indicator).
4. Select Mi AirDots Pro from the list and wait for the connection to complete.

For macOS

1. Go to System Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click Connect next to Mi AirDots Pro.
3. If the headphones don’t show up, upgrade macOS to the latest version – older versions may have support issues AAC-codec.

On Windows, when connected, headphones can be defined as Stereo and Headphone at the same time. To avoid duplication, delete the unnecessary profile in Device Manager (Sonic, Video and Gaming Devices).

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Common mistakes and their elimination

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, users face typical problems, and we've collected the most common ones and ways to solve them:

If after reset, the headphones stopped turning on and the indicators do not respond to charging, this may indicate a hardware malfunction of the power controller. In this case, contact the service center - self-repair without special equipment is impossible.

Additional settings and branded chips

Xiaomi AirDots Pro supports several hidden features that many users are unaware of, and here are the most useful ones:

• 🎵 Activation of voice assistant. Double tap on the touchpad of any headphone calls Google Assistant (on Android) or Siri (on iOS). To disable this feature, use the Mi Home app.
• 🔊 Low Lag Mode. To reduce lag when watching videos, go to Bluetooth settings on your phone and select Sound Quality Priority (on some firmware, this may be called Low Latency).
• 🔋 Charge check. On Android, the charge level of the case and headphones is displayed in the status bar. On iOS, this will require a third-party application, such as Battery. HD+.

If you use headphones with Xiaomi devices (smartphone, tablet), install the branded Mi Home app.

• Update the firmware of the headphones;
• Adjust the control gestures;
• Check detailed information about the battery.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways, but Xiaomi AirDots Pro still doesn’t connect, follow these steps:

1. Check compatibility. Make sure your device supports Bluetooth 5.0 (or at least 4.2). Headphones can work with older versions, but there may be stability issues.
2. Reset the network settings on your phone. Sometimes conflicts arise because of the saved networks. On Android, go to Settings → System → Reset → Reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings.
3. Try connecting to another device. If the headphones don't work with any gadgets, the problem is probably with them. Contact the service center if the warranty is still valid.

⚠️ Warning: If you bought AirDots Pro from hand or on unofficial venues, check their authenticity.Fakes often have connection and sound issues. Original headphones must have a serial number on the case and in the Mi Home app.

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In 90% of cases, the connection problems are solved by resetting the headphones and re-pairing them. Don't rush to carry them for repair - first follow all the steps from this instruction.

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