How to find wireless headphones Xiaomi, if lost without a case: 7 working ways

Losing Xiaomi wireless headphones without a case is a double-distance situation: first, the headphones themselves cost a lot of money, and secondly, without a charging case, their autonomy is reduced to several hours. But don't rush to accept the loss! Even if you drop one headphone or both at once, you have a chance to return them - provided that the battery has not yet sat down, and the devices have not left the range of Bluetooth.

In this article, we will look at all possible search methods, from standard MIUI features to little-known tricks using third-party applications and physical methods. Particular attention will be paid to the models of Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds, Mi True Wireless and other popular series, because their firmware has unique features.

1. Use the built-in “Find Device” function in MIUI

If your Xiaomi headphones are connected to a smartphone on MIUI 12 and later, you have a chance to track them through the standard Mi Home app or Settings → Bluetooth.The feature works on the principle of the last known connection: the system remembers where the headphones were last connected to the phone, and shows this place on the map.

How to check:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on the Xiaomi smartphone.
• 🔍 Find your headphones in the list of conjugate devices and tap them.
• 📍 If the feature is supported, the option Find the device or Last location will appear.
• 🗺️ The map will show the point where the headphones were last in the range (accuracy - up to 10-50 meters).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It only works if the headphones were on and connected to the phone at the time of loss.
• ❌ Does not show the current location - only the last connection point.
• ❌ On models older than 2019 (e.g. Mi AirDots Basic) the function may not be available.

⚠️ Attention: If your headphones are off Bluetooth or are out of order, this method is useless.

2.The "Mi Home" app and location history

The Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS) not only manages Xiaomi smart devices, but also keeps a connection log for some headphone models. If your Redmi Buds or AirDots have been synced to your Mi Account, there’s a chance to see their connection history.

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Home and log in under the same account that the headphones are attached to.
2. Go to Profile → Device History (or Smart Life → New Versions of the Journal).
3. Find your headphones on the list. If you have them, tap them, and you'll see the map with the last connection points.

Important: The feature doesn't work for all models, like Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 that support tracking, but the budget Redmi Buds 2 doesn't. You can find out more about the specifications of your model on Xiaomi's official website.

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If the headphones have been connected to multiple devices (like a phone and laptop), check the location history on each of them – this will increase the chances of finding the last connection point.

3. Third-party apps to search for Bluetooth devices

If standard methods don't work, try specialized applications for finding Bluetooth devices, which scan the airwaves and show all available gadgets within range (usually up to 10-30 meters).

How to use:

• 📲 Install one of the applications (e.g. Bluetooth Scanner).
• 🔍 Run the scan at the place where the headphones were lost.
• 📊 Pay attention to devices called Mi, Redmi or AirDots – these could be your headphones.
• 🔊 If the application supports, send an audible signal to the device found.

⚠️ Attention: MAC-Xiaomi headphone address usually starts with 78:59:3E, A4:50:46 or F8:2F:5B. If you see this combination in the scanner, it’s probably them.

4.Physical Search: How to Increase the Chances of Finding Headphones

If the headphones are dead or out of range of Bluetooth, there's only one way to do this, which is to search physically. Here's how to make it as efficient as possible.

• 🗺️ Restore the route. Think about where you dropped them: transportation, office, store. Use Google Timeline to remember where you've been.
• 🔦 Many Xiaomi models have LED lights that flash when connected. They are easier to spot in the dark.
• 🧲 Use a magnet. Headphones have magnet speakers -- swipe a strong magnet (like a speaker) over surfaces where they might have fallen over.
• 📦 If the headphones are small (like Redmi Buds 3), they may have fallen into the urn or rolled under furniture.

Advice for public places: If you lose headphones in a cafe, transport or office, contact the administrator - many establishments have drawers for found things.Clarify that you are looking for Xiaomi wireless headphones (you can show a photo of the model), as they are often confused with AirPods.

Check your pockets and bags again.

See the location of the loss under other lighting

Ask witnesses (for example, in the transport)

Use a flashlight to search in the cracks

Call the phone if the headphones were in a case with a tracker-->

5 If only one earphone is lost: how to find the second one

When you lose one earpiece in a pair, you're more likely to find the other earpiece, and you can use the second earpiece as a beacon to find the first one.

1. Check the connection. Put the remaining earphone in your ear and play the music. If the second earphone is nearby (within a radius of 1-2 meters), the sound can automatically switch to stereo mode.
2. Use an audible signal. In some models (for example, Mi AirDots Pro), you can call an audible signal on a lost earphone via the Bluetooth menu.
3. Look at the settings. The Mi Home or AI Life app (for some models) may have the option to Find the left/right earphone.

What to do if it doesn't help:

• 🔋 Check the charge of the remaining headphone – if it runs out, the search will become impossible.
• 🔄 Try reconnecting your headphones to your phone (forgetting your Bluetooth device and re-sucking it).
• 🛒 If the search is unsuccessful, contact the service center Xiaomi – some models can be purchased separately (for example, for Redmi Buds 4 sold spare headphones).

6.What to do if the headphones are stolen

If you suspect that Xiaomi headphones are not lost, but stolen, you need to act quickly. Unfortunately, you can’t track them as a smartphone through IMEI, but there are a few steps:

• 📵 Unlock your account. Go to Mi Home or Bluetooth Settings and remove your headphones from your device list. It won't block them, but it will prevent thieves from connecting to your other gadgets.
• 📋 Write a report to the police, state the serial number (if saved), model and circumstances of the disappearance, and this will suit a check or a box of headphones.
• 🔍 Scammers often sell stolen items on Avito, Yula or local bulletin boards.

Important: Xiaomi earphones don't have remote locking (unlike AirPods), so you can only return them through police or physical search.If the headphones were tied to Mi Account, in theory Xiaomi could help with identifying a thief by using a different device. MAC-address, but this will require an official request.

7.How to avoid losing headphones in the future

To avoid this problem again, follow the following simple rules:

• 🔗 Link to your Mi Account, which will allow you to track your last location through Mi Home.
• 🎵 Use tracker cases, such as those with built-in Tile or AirTag (suitable for any headphone).

Additional life hack: Some users tie a keychain to a case with a keychain NFC-When the phone approaches the tag, the headphone search app automatically opens (configured via Automation in the app). MIUI).

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Even if you haven't found the headphones, don't rush to buy new ones. Contact Xiaomi's service center - maybe your model is still under warranty and you will be offered a discount on replacement.

FAQ: Frequent questions about finding Xiaomi headphones