Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset: how to connect to your phone, laptop and other devices

Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset is a popular solution for comfortable calls and listening to music wirelessly. However, even with such a simple device, users often have questions: how to turn on pairing mode, why the phone can not see the headset, or how to connect it to two devices at the same time. In this article, we will discuss all the nuances of connecting Xiaomi Bluetooth headset to smartphones (including Redmi models, POCO), laptops, tablets and even TVs with Bluetooth 4.2+ support.

The Mi Bluetooth Headset (including the Basic, Pro, and Youth Edition) has a minimalist design without unnecessary buttons, which sometimes makes it difficult to control intuitively. For example, many people don’t know that to activate the pairing mode, you need to hold the on button for not 2 seconds, but until the indicator flashes red and blue alternately (a key point that is often missed in standard instructions).

1. Preparation of the Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset for connection

Before you first connect, make sure the headset is charged and working. Even if you have just unpacked the device, it is recommended to connect it to charging for 10-15 minutes - this will eliminate problems with sudden disconnection during pairing.

• 🔴 Red constant light – charging is going (battery level below 20%).
• 🟢 Green permanent light - charging completed (100%).
• 🔵 Blue flashing - headset in pairing mode.

If the indicator does not respond to the connection to the charger, check:

• 🔌 Cable and adapter (use the original USB-Type-C or Micro-USB cable depending on the model).
• 🧹 Cleanliness of contacts on the headset (dust or oxidation can block charging).
• 🔋 Battery condition (if the headset was not used for more than a year, the battery could discharge to a critical level).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset models (such as Mi Bluetooth Headset Basic) automatically turn off when the charge is below 5%, in which case even a charging connection will not turn on the device – you will have to wait 5-10 minutes to set the minimum charge.

Step-by-step: how to connect Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset to a smartphone

The process of pairing with an Android smartphone (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO devices) takes no more than a minute, if you follow the algorithm:

1. Turn on the headset. Hold the power button (usually the only physical button) for 3-5 seconds until you hear the beep and see a flashing blue light.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone. Go to Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the function. On some MIUI firmware, you can quickly open the swipe control panel from top to bottom.
3. Start searching for devices. Click Add a new device or Search. The headset name will appear on the list, usually Mi Bluetooth Headset or Mi Basic (depending on the model).
4. Confirm the pairing. Click on the headset name on the list. PIN-Type 0000 or 1234 (standard codes for Xiaomi devices).

Once successfully connected, the indicator on the headset will stop flashing and turn on a constant blue. Now you can use it for calls and listening to music. If the sound is only in one earphone (for models with dual speakers), check the audio balance in the settings of the smartphone:

Settings → Sound → Audio balance (or “Mono-audio”)

Headset is defined in the list of Bluetooth devices | The indicator on the headset is burning constantly blue | The sound is played in both speakers (for stereo models) | The microphone is working (check through voice recording)

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3. Connection to a laptop or PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Pairing with a computer is a little different than connecting to a smartphone, especially on Windows, where drivers are sometimes required.

On Windows, after connecting, you may need to manually select a headset usage profile:

• 🎧 Headset (HSP/HFP) — for calls (low sound quality but microphone support).
• 🎵 A2DP — Musical quality (high quality, but microphone may not work).

⚠️ Note: If the headset connects as a Headset, not A2DP, The sound in the music will be monophonic. To fix this, go to the Control Panel. → Sound. → Device properties and select a profile A2DP Sink.

Connect to multiple devices at the same time (Multipoint)

Many Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset models support Multipoint, which allows you to connect to two devices at the same time (for example, a smartphone and a laptop).

• ✅ Supported models: Mi Bluetooth Headset Pro, Mi True Wireless Earphones (not all Basic versions have this feature).
• ❌ Limitations: Only one device can play audio at a time, and when a call is made on the second device, the audio will automatically switch.

To connect the headset to the second device:

1. Pair the headset with the first device (such as a smartphone).
2. Without disabling it, activate the search mode on the second device (laptop).
3. On the headset, press the power button twice quickly (for models with Multipoint support). The indicator should flash blue and red at the same time.
4. Confirm the pairing on the second device.

If the headset does not support Multipoint, you will have to manually disconnect it from one device before connecting to another. Check the feature support in the characteristics of your model on the official Xiaomi website.

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To quickly switch between devices, turn off Bluetooth on the first device – the headset will automatically connect to the second (if it is within range).

5. Solving Connection Problems

If the Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset is not connected or permanently disconnected, use this instruction:

If none of the solutions worked, reset the headset settings:

1. Turn off the headset.
2. Hold the power button for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red 3 times.
3. Release the button - the headset will reset to factory settings.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting will remove all paired devices from the headset's memory, and then it will have to be reconnected, just like when you first use it.

6. Sound and control optimization

Once you connect the Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset, you can adjust the sound and control for maximum comfort.

• 🎛️ Equalizer: In the Mi Music or Wear app (for some models) pre-settings of sound (Bases, Classics, Speech) are available).
• 🔊 Volume: Some Xiaomi smartphones have a separate volume controller for Bluetooth devices (in the Quick Settings Panel).
• 🎤 Noise reduction: Pro models support cVc 8.0 to suppress noise during calls.

The headset is controlled through a single button (or touchpad on some models):

• 📞 One Click: Take/Finish a Call or Play/Pause Music.
• 🔀 Double Click: Switch the track forward (on some models, call the voice assistant).
• 🔇 Holding 2 seconds: Reject incoming call.

For models with support for Xiaomi Wear (for example, Mi Bluetooth Headset Pro) additional settings are available through the official application:

Xiaomi Wear → Devices → [Name of your headset] → Sound settings

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For better sound quality when listening to music, turn off the Absolute Volume feature in the Android developer settings (if it's on) to allow volume control directly on the headset.

7. Compatibility with other devices (TV, game consoles)

Headset Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset can be connected not only to smartphones and PCs, but also to other gadgets:

• 📺 Television: Modern Smart TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV, Samsung QLED) Support Bluetooth connection. Go to Settings → Sound. → Sound output → Bluetooth devices.
• 🎮 Game consoles: PlayStation 4/5: Settings → Devices → Nintendo Switch: Bluetooth support only appeared in the update 13.0.0+ (Xbox: Xbox: Doesn't officially support headsets, but you can use a Bluetooth transmitter for the controller.
• 🚗 Car radios: Most modern head devices (e.g. Pioneer, Sony) XAV-AX) Bluetooth support. Activate the search mode on the tape and connect the headset like a normal device.

When connecting to a PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, you may have a microphone problem – some games do not support voice chat via Bluetooth headsets, in which case use a separate microphone or headset connected via USB or 3.5 mm connector.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset