Set up AirPods Pro on Xiaomi: a complete guide from connectivity to fine-tuning

Apple’s wireless AirPods Pro headphones are no longer exclusive to the iOS ecosystem, but are used by Android smartphone owners, including Xiaomi devices. However, standard Bluetooth connectivity leaves many of the features available on iPhones behind: automatic switching between devices, spatial sound with head tracking or a quick Siri call. But even without them, Xiaomi’s AirPods Pro works great — if you set them up correctly.

In this guide, we will analyze not only basic pairing, but also hidden settings that will help improve sound, extend battery life and avoid typical problems such as communication interruptions or incorrect display of charge level. Special attention will be paid to the unique features of interaction AirPods Pro with firmware MIUI 14/15, Where standard Android solutions might not work. Are you ready to optimize your headphones for Xiaomi? Let's start with the most important thing: the right connection.

Preparation for connection: what to do before pairing

Before you start setting up, make sure your Xiaomi device is ready to work with the AirPods Pro. Here are the key points that are often overlooked:

• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the last stable version. MIUI 12.5 may not have important fixes for Bluetooth 5.0+, Which will cause connection problems.
• 🔋 Charging headphones should be at least 20%.If the charge level is critically low, Xiaomi may not find the headphones in the list of available devices.
• 🚫 Disable other Bluetooth devices. Connecting multiple gadgets (such as smartwatches and headphones) at the same time can cause conflicts.
• 🔍 AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation) are officially supported by Xiaomi, but models older than the Redmi Note 8 Pro (with Bluetooth 5.0) may require additional settings.

If you have previously used AirPods with an iOS device, be sure to reset your headphone settings.

1. Place the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes yellow and then white.

⚠️ Warning: If the indicator on the AirPods Pro case flashes green, it means that the headphones are still tied to your iCloud account, in which case they must first untie via an iPhone or iPad in the Settings menu. → Bluetooth → (Icon "i" next to AirPods) → Forget this device.

Step-by-step connection of AirPods Pro to Xiaomi

The process of pairing AirPods Pro with Xiaomi is not much different from connecting other Bluetooth headphones, but there are nuances that affect the stability of work.

1. Open the cover of the AirPods Pro case and make sure the headphones are inside.The indicator should flash white.
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, go to Settings → Bluetooth and activate the module.
3. In the list of available devices, find AirPods Pro (can be displayed as AirPods Pro). [XXX], where XXX — last digits of the serial number.
4. Confirm pairing. Some Xiaomi models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra) may have an additional window requesting access to contacts and call history — that’s fine, but you don’t have to allow it.
5. Wait for the "Connected to Media Audio" notification to appear, which means the headphones are ready to use.

If the AirPods Pro does not appear in the list of devices:

• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module on Xiaomi: disable and turn it back on in the settings.
• 📦 Try resetting your network settings: Settings → Memory. → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.
• 🔋 Check if the case is discharged. The indicator on the front panel should be green or yellow.

Headphones are displayed in the list of connected devices

The indicator on the case is lit green (with the cover closed)

The sound is played without delays and breaks

The level of charge of headphones is displayed in the status bar-->

On some firmware MIUI (for example, MIUI 13 for POCO F4) When you connect, you may not be able to display the charge level of the headphones to fix this:

1. Install the AirBattery app from Google Play.
2. Give it access to notifications and permission to display over other windows.
3. Reboot your smartphone.

Sound customization: how to get the most out of AirPods Pro on Xiaomi

Xiaomi uses a standard Bluetooth profile by default A2DP to transmit sound, which does not always unlock the potential of AirPods Pro. To improve audio quality, perform the following settings:

1.Selection of Bluetooth codec

AirPods Pro headphones support codec AAC, It's a sound quality that's better than the standard sound quality. "" To force it to turn on:

1. Install Developer Options (or activate Developer Mode in Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI, press 7 times).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Developer Settings → Bluetooth Settings.
3. Select the Bluetooth Codec and set the AAC.
4. Reconnect the AirPods Pro.

2. Equalizer adjustment

V MIUI There's an integrated equalizer, but it doesn't work with all Bluetooth devices:

1. Open the settings → Sound → Equator.
2. If the option is active, choose the preset "Bas" or "Pop" for a more saturated sound.
3. If the equalizer is inactive, install a third-party app like Wavelet and select a profile for AirPods Pro.

Important: If the sound starts to break after changing the codec, return to the codec. SBC — This may be due to the hardware limitations of your Xiaomi smartphone.

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To quickly switch between codecs without reconnecting your headphones, use the Bluetooth Auto Connect widget from Google Play. It allows you to save profiles for different devices.

Gesture management and functions on Xiaomi

AirPods Pro supports gesture control, but some features work differently on Xiaomi than on iPhone.

Standard gestures

• 🎧 Single tap on the touch panel: playback / pause.
• 🔀 Double tap: move to the next track (by default).
• 🔇 Triple press: moving to the previous track.
• 👆 Retention: switching between noise reduction modes (ANC/Transparency/Off).

How to change the purpose of gestures

Unfortunately, MIUI It doesn't allow you to reassign gestures to the AirPods Pro through standard settings:

1. Install the AirPods Pro Settings for Android app (available on Google Play).
2. Connect the headphones and open the application.
3. In the "Guest of management" section, select the desired action for each gesture.
4. Save the settings and restart Bluetooth.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) gesture reassignment applications may conflict with system services. If the headphones stop responding to touch after changing the settings, reset them and reconnect them.

For quick access to noise reduction settings, you can use the PowerAmp or Musicolet widget - they allow you to control the noise reduction. ANC straight out of the player.

Displaying the charge level and notification

One of the main problems when using AirPods Pro on Android is the incorrect display of the charge level. MIUI And this is particularly pronounced: sometimes the charge of the case is shown as 100%, and the headphones are discharged, or vice versa:

Method 1: AirBattery Application

The most reliable solution is to install AirBattery:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Provide all permissions requested (notifications, Bluetooth access).
3. Open the case AirPods Pro - in the status bar will appear the exact level of charge of the headphones and case.

Method 2: Widget on the desktop

If you do not want to install third-party applications, use the MaterialPods widget:

• 📱 Install the app and add the widget to the main screen.
• 🔄 The widget will automatically update the charge data when the case is opened.
• 🔔 Set up low charge notifications in the app settings.

Why? MIUI The thing is, Apple uses a proprietary protocol to transmit charge data, and Xiaomi doesn't have a license to fully support it. So standard system tools only display approximate values.

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For accurate charging tracking of AirPods Pro on Xiaomi, be sure to use third-party apps.built-in tools MIUI give an error of up to 30%!

Typical problem solving

Even after you set up the AirPods Pro correctly, you may have problems with Xiaomi, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

1.The headphones plug in, but no sound.

Causes and solutions:

• 🔊 Incorrect Bluetooth profile: Go to Settings → Bluetooth, press on. ⚙️ Next to AirPods Pro and select Use for Media Audio".
• 📵 Conflict with other devices: Disable all other Bluetooth gadgets and reconnect AirPods Pro.
• 🔋 Low charge: Charge below 5% can cause sound to break. check the charge level via AirBattery.

2. Permanent communication breakdowns

If the sound is interrupted every time 5-10 seconds:

• 📶 Wi-Fi interference: Switch your smartphone to 5 GHz or turn off Wi-Fi temporarily.
• 🔄 Resetting Bluetooth settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Show system-based → Bluetooth → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🛠️ Firmware update: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) breaks are eliminated after updating to MIUI 14+.

3. Noise cancellation is not working (ANC)

If regimes ANC/Transparency don't switch:

1. Make sure the earbuds sit tightly in your ears – microphones for ANC should be directed outwards.
2. Check if the microphone grilles are contaminated (clean them with a soft brush).
3. Reset the AirPods Pro settings (hold the button on the case for 15 seconds) and reconnect.

Optimizing autonomy: how to extend the working time

Android’s AirPods Pro (including Xiaomi) run out faster than the iPhone because of Apple’s lack of optimizations, but there are ways to increase battery life:

1. Disable unnecessary functions

• 🔍 Automatic Connection: In Bluetooth settings, turn off Auto Connection for AirPods Pro if you don’t use them all the time.
• 📡 Device Search: Deactivate “Visibility for All” in Bluetooth Settings.
• 🎤 Voice Improvement: In call apps (like Google Meet), turn off noise processing – it additionally loads your headphones.

Energy saving settings

V MIUI There are hidden options that affect the charge consumption of Bluetooth devices:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Energy saving mode.
2. Add Bluetooth to the list of "Applications without restrictions".
3. Turn off Battery Optimization for AirPods Pro (if available).

Tip: If you rarely use noise cancellation, switch to Off mode – this saves up to 20% charge in 8 hours of listening.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi models with Snapdragon processors 8 Gen 1/2 (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro) may experience increased charge consumption of headphones due to the hardware features of the Bluetooth module, in which case only disabling functions will help. ANC/Transparency downtime.

FAQ: Frequent questions about AirPods Pro on Xiaomi