Xiaomi True Wireless (or TWS) wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life — they are compact, convenient and offer excellent audio quality without wires. However, many users have difficulty connecting the first time: the phone does not see the headphones, the sound is interrupted, one device is turned off. This article will help you understand how to properly pair headphones with the phone (regardless of the model — Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless, Haylou and others), adjust them for stable operation and solve typical problems.
We’ll look at not only the basic Bluetooth connection procedure, but also nuances that are rarely mentioned in official instructions, such as why Xiaomi TWS might not be installed on an iPhone or how to reset headphones if they’ve forgotten the phone, and what branded features (like Game Mode or Dual Device) are available in recent models and how to activate them.
1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for connection
Before pairing, make sure the headphones are charged and searchable. Most Xiaomi TWS models (like the Redmi Buds 4 Pro or Mi True Wireless 3) automatically go into pairing mode when first turned on, but if they have already been used before, they need to be reset.
Here's how to do it:
- 🔋 Charging headphones: Place both earphones in the case and connect it to the power source for 10-15 minutes. The indicator on the case should flash or burn (depending on the model). If the indicator does not respond, check the cable or try another connector.
- 🔄 Reset: For most Xiaomi models, the reset is done by holding the touch button on both headphones for 10-15 seconds (until the indicators start flashing red and white). Redmi AirDots 3 Pro to do this, you need to press the button on the case 3 times in a row.
- 🎧 Pair mode activation: Take the headphones out of the case - they should automatically turn on and start flashing white/blue. If there is no blinking, return them to the case and pull them out again.
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones 2 and support fast pairing with devices on MIUI. If you have your phone Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO, Open the case cover next to the phone – a pop-up window will appear to connect.
Charge case and headphones |Reset settings (if used before) |Remove headphones from the case to activate search mode | Check the flashing of indicators (should flash white/blue)
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2. Step-by-step instructions: how to connect Xiaomi TWS to the phone
The pairing process is the same for most smartphones (Android or iOS), but there are nuances for Xiaomi devices.
Step 1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone:
- 📱 On Android: Go to Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth and activate the slider.
- 🍎 On iPhone: Open Settings → Bluetooth and enable the function.
Step 2. Find the headphones in the list of available devices:
- 🔍 The list should include a model name (e.g., "Redmi Buds 4" or "Mi True Wireless"). SE"). If the name is missing, return the headphones to the case and get it out again.
- ⚙️ Nana Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO You may receive a notification “New Mi Bluetooth device” – click “Connect".
Step 3. Confirm the conjugation:
- 🔗 On Android, click on the headphone name in the list, then "Hide" or "Connect".
- 🍏 iPhones may require code entry (usually 0000 or 1234, but Xiaomi does not require code).
Step 4. Check the connection:
- 🎵 Turn on music or video – the sound should be automatically transmitted to the headphones.
- 📊 Some of the models (Mi True Wireless 3) MIUI a control panel with the level of charge of headphones and case.
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If the headphones are connected only one by one, take both out of the case and wait for a double beep (Redmi AirDots has a squeak "connected").
| Model headphones | Features of connection | Supported codes |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi AirDots (1st generation) | It requires manual resetting with a button on the case. | SBC, AAC |
| Mi True Wireless 2 | Supports Dual Device (connecting to 2 devices at once). | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Automatic MIUI connection when you open the case. There's Game Mode. | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Xiaomi Air 2 Pro | Supports Bluetooth 5.2 and Active Noise Reduction (ANC). | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
3. configure additional functions (Game Mode, ANC, Dual Device)
Modern Xiaomi TWS offers advanced features that are not activated by default. Here's how to configure them:
🎮 Game Mode (Low Delay Mode):
- Activated in the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app (Hearphones → Game Mode).
- Reduces the latency of sound to 80-100 ms (useful for games and video).
- It works only on models with Bluetooth 5.2+ support (Redmi Buds 4 Pro, Mi True Wireless 3).
🔇 ANC (noise-canceling):
- Available in Xiaomi Air 2 Pro, Buds 4 Pro and later.
- Control in the Xiaomi Wear app: select the ANC level ("Weak", "Mediocre", "Strong").
- 💡 Tip: In mode ANC Headphones discharge faster (by 15-20%).
📱 Dual Device (connection to two devices):
- It is supported in Mi True Wireless 2 and later.
- To connect to the second device, open Bluetooth Settings on it and select the headphones in the list.
- 🔄 To switch between devices, double tap the touch panel on the headphone.
How to check the version of the headphone firmware?
Typical problems and their solutions
Even after a successful connection, there can be failures.
🔌 Headphones don't connect to the phone:
- 📵 The problem: the phone does not see Xiaomi TWS Bluetooth-listed.
- 🔧 Solution: Reset your headphone settings (see section 1). Reboot your phone. Try connecting to another device (like a tablet) - if it doesn't work, the problem is the headphones.
🎧 The sound is interrupted or delayed:
- 📶 Problem: Constant cliffs of sound or lag when watching videos.
- 🔧 Solution: Disable other Bluetooth devices (e.g. fitness bracelet). Activate Game Mode (if available). Check the codec: on Android go to Settings → Developer → Bluetooth codec and select AAC or.
🔋 Fast battery discharge:
- 🔋 Problem: Headphones discharge in 1-2 hours instead of the declared 5-6.
- 🔧 Solution: Turn it off ANC, If you don't need it, reset your headphones and reconnect. Check the temperature, if the headphones are heating up, it could indicate a battery failure.
⚠️ Attention: If after reset, Xiaomi AirDots headphones stopped turning on, check the contacts in the case - they could have oxidized. wipe them with an alcohol napkin.
Not connecting to the phone.|The sound is interrupted.|They're discharged fast.|Only one headphone works.|Other|No problem.-->
5. How to connect Xiaomi TWS to phones of different brands
While the pairing process is universal, there may be nuances on devices from different manufacturers, and consider the features for popular brands:
📱 Smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO (MIUI):
- ✅ Advantages: Fast pairing when opening the case, displaying the charge level, access to proprietary functions (Game Mode, ANC) via Xiaomi Wear.
- ⚠️ Problems: On older versions MIUI (below 12 may not work LC3-codec.
🍎 iPhone (iOS):
- ✅ Advantages: Stable connection, support AAC sound-proof.
- ⚠️ Problems: No display of the case charge level. Game Mode and ANC They are only customizable via Xiaomi Wear, but the app may not show all the options.On iOS 16+ Sometimes you need to confirm the manual connection.
🤖 Other Android smartphones (Samsung, Honor, Realme):
- ✅ Advantages: Support for all codecs (aptX, LDAC flagship).
- ⚠️ Samsung may not be able to use Dual Device. Realme/Honor Sometimes you need to restart Bluetooth after you connect.