How to find out the charge of Xiaomi headphones on the iPhone: all ways and life hacks

Checking the charge level of Xiaomi wireless headphones on iPhones is a challenge that many users face. Unlike Android, where battery display is often integrated into system settings, iOS owners have to use workarounds. The problem is complicated by the fact that Apple restricts access to data from Bluetooth devices to third-party applications, and official software from Xiaomi does not always work correctly with the iPhone.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to see how Xiaomi AirDots, Buds, FlipBuds, and other models charge, from standard iOS features to little-known life hacks. You’ll learn why sometimes the battery indicator doesn’t show up, how to set up a widget on the home screen, and what to do if the headphones run too fast.

Why iPhone doesn’t show Xiaomi headphones by default

The main reason is the difference in the data exchange protocols between iOS and Mi Ecosystem. Apple uses a closed standard Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to transmit information about the battery, and Xiaomi often uses its own algorithms that are not fully compatible with the iPhone.

• 🔹 iOS restrictions: The system only shows the charge of devices that are certified under the MFi program (Made for iPhone.
• 🔹 Headphone firmware: Outdated versions of software may not transmit battery data. For example, Redmi AirDots 2 was often silent about the level of charge until the 2021 update.
• 🔹 Bluetooth profile conflict: iPhone connects to headphones in mode A2DP (sound, but not always activating AVRCP (for management and monitoring).

Interesting fact: even if the battery indicator is not displayed in the Control Point, the charge data can be transmitted in the background, and it can be "retrieved" through third-party utilities or hidden menus - we will talk about this later.

⚠️ Note: If you upgraded iOS to version 17.2+ And they noticed that the headphone battery indicator was gone -- it's not a bug. Apple has tightened its security policy, and now it requires explicit user confirmation to display the charge when you first connect (click "Allow" in the pop-up window).

Method 1: Standard battery widget at Control Point

The easiest method is to use the built-in iOS tool, which works for most Xiaomi models, but with caveats:

1. Connect the headphones to the iPhone via Bluetooth (they must be enabled outside the case).
2. Swipe your finger down from the top right corner of the screen to open the Control Point.
3. Press and hold the Bluetooth panel (not the switch!).
4. In the My Devices section, next to the headphone name, a charge indicator will appear (if supported).

What to do if there is no indicator:

• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones: forget the device in Settings → Bluetooth, then reconnect.
• 📱 Update iOS: In versions below 16.4, support for third-party headphones is limited.
• 🎧 Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and newer display charge more stable than the first generation Redmi AirDots.

Important: If the headphones are connected as a "call device" (not for music), the battery indicator may not appear.

Method 2: Appendix Mi Home (official solution)

Xiaomi’s official Mi Home app should show the headphone charge, but it doesn’t work in a stable way.

1. Download Mi Home from the App Store (version 6.0.200+).
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account (required!).
3. Connect the headphones to your iPhone via Bluetooth before the app launches.
4. In the main menu, tap on + → Add the device → Headphones.
5. Select your model (e.g. Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro) and follow the instructions.

Once connected, the charge level will be displayed on the device's home screen in the app.

• 🔌 Reset the headphones: Put them in the case, close the lid, wait 10 seconds, then remove.
• 📲 Update the firmware of the headphones through Mi Home (Settings section of the device) → Update of the PO).
• 🌐 Check your account region: in Mi Home, switch to China (Mainland) – sometimes this solves the display problem.

⚠️ Note: Mi Home can request access to Locations and Notifications. Without permission for geodata (even for headphones!), functionality will be limited – this is a feature of working with Xiaomi servers.

Method 3: Third-party applications for battery monitoring

If the standard methods didn't work, try specialized utilities, and we tested 7 apps and selected the 3 most reliable ones:

• 📊 Battery Bot Pro (App Store, 220 Shows the charge of headphones in real time, supports Xiaomi Buds 3/4 FlipBuds: Minus is a paid subscription for advanced features.
• 🔋 AirBattery (free): Simple interface, but only works with Qualcomm chip-powered models QCC3040 (For example, Redmi AirDots 3 Pro).
• 🎧 Battery Monitor for Bluetooth (free): Universal solution, but requires manual input of a headphone model for accurate data.

Instructions for Battery Bot Pro:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone and connect the headphones.
3. In the main menu, select Devices → [Your Xiaomi model].
4. Slip on the battery icon - the charge level will be displayed in percentage.

Warning: Some apps (such as Battery HD+) may show incorrect data for Xiaomi headphones due to misinterpretation of Bluetooth packets. Always check the readings with the indicator on the case (if any).

Method 4: Home screen widget (for advanced users)

If you don't want to open the Control Point or the application every time, you can create a battery widget.

1. Install Scriptable from the App Store (free).
2. Download this script (or create your own based on BluetoothDevice.batteryLevel).
3. Import the script to Scriptable and run it once to set up.
4. Add the Scriptable widget to the home screen (size 2×2 or 4×2).

Example of code for the widget (simplified version):

// Scriptable: Bluetooth Battery Widget


Let deviceName = "Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro" // Replace with your model




let fm = FileManager.local()




let path = fm.joinPath(fm.documentsDirectory(), "bluetooth_battery.json")




let data = fm.readString(path)




let batteryLevel = data ? JSON.parse(data)[deviceName] : "N/A"





let widget = new ListWidget()




widget.addText(`🎧 ${deviceName}: ${batteryLevel}%`)




Script.setWidget(widget)




Script.complete()

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ It only works if iOS "sees" the headphone battery in Control Point.
• ⚠️ Requires manual script update when changing the headphone model.
• ⚠️ The widget only updates data when you open Scriptable or on a schedule (configure in Automation).

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If the widget stopped updating, restart Bluetooth on your iPhone: open Settings → Bluetooth, turn off / turn on the switch. This will reset the connection cache.

Method 5: Siri Voice Assistant (Hidden Function)

Not many people know, but Siri can tell the charge level of connected Bluetooth devices — including Xiaomi headphones. Relevant for iOS 16+.

1. Activate Siri by voice ("Hello Siri") or by holding the side button.
2. Say, “What’s my headphone charge?” or “Show me the Xiaomi Buds battery.”
3. If Siri says, “I don’t see low-charge devices,” it means that the data is not being transmitted (see the list of reasons).

Alternative commands for Siri:

• 🗣️ "What percentage of Redmi AirDots is left?"
• 🗣️ "Show me the battery status of my wireless headphones"
• 🗣️ "Should I charge Xiaomi FlipBuds? (Siri will answer if the charge is below 20%).

⚠️ Warning: Siri can confuse headphones with other Bluetooth devices (such as the Mi Band) if they are connected at the same time.

Frequent problems and their solutions

If none of these methods worked, check out these points:

Extended list of reasons why the charge is not displayed:

If the headphones are discharged too quickly, check:

• 🔊 Loudness: at 80%+ Energy consumption increases by 2 times.
• 🎵 Codecs: AAC cost-effectively SBC, But it may sound worse. Switch to Bluetooth settings (press "i" next to the device).
• 📶 Bluetooth signal: in places with interference (metro, offices with many devices) headphones spend more energy on maintaining communication.

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If Xiaomi headphones don’t show charge on your iPhone, first check them on your Android device. If the problem persists, it’s the headphone firmware, not iOS.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions