Xiaomi’s wireless headphones aren’t just an accessory for listening to music, they’re a full-fledged gadget with extensive customization options. Whether you’ve just purchased AirDots, Buds or FlipBuds, the right configuration can dramatically improve sound quality, battery life and ease of control. However, many users are limited to basic Bluetooth connectivity without even knowing the hidden features in the Mi Fit or Xiaomi Wear app.
In this article, we will look at not only the standard steps of syncing a headset with a phone, but also advanced settings, from equalizer adjustment to touch gesture reassignment. We will focus on solving typical problems, such as when one earphone is quieter than another or the headset is constantly switched off. All instructions are relevant for models from 2022-2026 and tested on MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS firmware.
1. Basic connection of the headset to the smartphone
The first step is synchronizing the headphones with the smartphone, which is almost identical to all Xiaomi models, but there are nuances depending on the Bluetooth version and the phone's operating system.
Open the charge case cover, the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode (the indicator will flash white and red). On your smartphone, go to Settings → Bluetooth and select your headset from the list of available devices. If the headphones do not appear, press and hold the touch button on the case for 5-7 seconds until the indicator starts to blink quickly.
- 📱 For Android: Confirm the pairing in the window that appears. Some models (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) will need to install additional software through Google Play Services.
- 🍎 For iOS: After connecting, a request for access to the microphone may appear - allow it, otherwise noise cancellation functions will not work during calls.
- 🔄 To reconnect: Headphones must automatically connect to the last device when removed from the case.If this does not happen, reset the headset settings (press the button on the case for 10 seconds until double blinking red).
⚠️ Attention: On smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco With HyperOS, before connecting the headset, update the Xiaomi Wear app to the latest version. Older versions do not support new headphone models (for example, Buds). 5 Series).
2. Installation and configuration of proprietary software
Without the Xiaomi Wear app (formerly Mi Fit), you lose access to 70% of the headset's features. Download it from Google Play or the App Store.
- Open the app and sign up (or sign in via your Xiaomi account).
- Click Add Device → Headphones and select your model.
- Follow the instructions on the screen (you may need to reconnect via Bluetooth).
After successful synchronization, tabs will appear in the main menu:
- 🎧 Status: level of charge of headphones and case, battery life.
- 🎛️ Control: customizing gestures (e.g., double touching to play/pause).
- 🔊 Sound: equalizer, noise reduction, transparent mode.
- ⚙️ Settings: firmware update, reset to factory settings.
On Buds 4 Pro and later, the Sound section has an adaptive equalizer that automatically adjusts the sound to the music genre. To activate it, go to Sound → Adaptive EQ → Enable.
☑️ Preparation for the first setup
3. Sound optimization: equalizer and noise cancellation
The sound of the Xiaomi headset is set to a “neutral” profile by default, which is not suitable for everyone. The Xiaomi Wear app has several pre-installed equalizer modes:
| Regime. | Characteristics | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Equate low, medium and high frequencies | Speech, podcasts, classical music |
| Bass+ | Reinforced low frequencies (up to +6 dB) | Electronic music, hip-hop |
| Bright | High frequencies raised | Jazz, vocals, acoustics. |
| Customized | Manual setting of 5 lanes | Experts and audiophiles |
To manually adjust, go to Sound → Equalizer → Customized. Recommended values for popular genres:
- 🎸 Rock: +4 dB per 250 Hz (lower middle), +2 dB by 8 kHz (upper frequencies).
- 🎤 Vocals: +3 db 1 kHz (medium frequencies), -2 db 60 Hz (remove humminess).
- 🎧 ASMR: +5 dB by 10 kHz (high frequency detailing).
On models Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro available spatial sound function (Dolby Atmos), but it works only with supported video services (Netflix, Disney+) and requires activation in the settings of the smartphone.
⚠️ Attention: When using noise reduction (ANC) At the maximum level, battery life is reduced by 20-30%. On models without active noise cancellation (for example, Redmi Buds 4 Lite), only passive sound insulation is turned on.
4.Gestural and voice assistant management
Touchbars on Xiaomi headphones support up to 5 different gestures, but only basic ones are activated by default.
- Open Xiaomi Wear and go to Management → Touch.
- Select a headphone (left or right) and assign an action for: Single touch Double touch Triple touch retention
Save the changes – the headphones will issue a confirmation beep.
Available actions (depending on the model):
- 🎵 Reproduction/pause
- 🔀 Next/Previous Track
- 🔇 On/off switching ANC
- 🎤 Activation of the voice assistant (Google Assistant, Siri, Xiao) AI)
- 📞 Acceptance/rejection of a call
On the Buds 4 Pro and later, Xiao AI (Chinese firmware only) is supported to activate it:
- Set the smartphone region to China in the settings.
- Update the firmware headphones through Xiaomi Wear.
- Set a hold on one of the headphones to call an assistant.
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If gestures are triggered accidentally (such as when walking), reduce sensor sensitivity in the app settings or turn off unnecessary combinations.
5. Update firmware and reset settings
The firmware of the headset affects connection stability, sound quality and uptime. Xiaomi releases updates every 2-3 months, but they are not always installed automatically.
- Open Xiaomi Wear and go to Settings → Firmware Update.
- If a new version is available, connect the headphones to the charging case and make sure the case charge level is >30%.
- Click Update and do not interrupt the process (takes 3-5 minutes).
If you have problems after the update (for example, the headphones do not connect or the sound is distorted), reset:
- Put the headphones in the case.
- Open the case cover and press the sync button for 10 seconds before flashing double red.
- Connect the headset again via Bluetooth.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro models, resetting through the case button does not work - use the Reset function in the Xiaomi Wear application (Settings section).
What to do if the update is suspended?
6. Solving common problems
Even after you set it up properly, you're going to have a typical problem, and here's the proven solution.
Problem 1: One earphone is quieter than the other
Reasons:
- 🧹 Clogging the speaker (clean with a soft brush or compressed air).
- 🔊 Unbalanced sound in smartphone settings (check Settings) → Special opportunities → Mono-audio).
- 🔄 Software failure (reset the headset settings).
Problem 2: Headphones are constantly switched off
Decisions:
- 📱 Turn off Bluetooth power saving mode on your smartphone.
- 🔄 Reconnect the headset (forget the device in Bluetooth settings and pair again).
- 📡 Check for interference from other wireless devices (Wi-Fi routers, microwaves).
Problem 3: Poor sound quality when calling
Action:
- 🎤 Enable Voice Improvement in the headset settings (available on models with ANC).
- 📞 Use headphones only in the zone of confident reception of the network (with a weak signal, sound compression is activated).
- 🔄 Update the firmware of headphones and smartphone.
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If problems persist after all the manipulations, check the headset on another device to help determine if the headphones or smartphone are to blame.
7. Hidden functions and life hacks
Xiaomi’s headset is beyond standard features, and here are some little-known features:
- 🔋 Fast charging: 5 minutes in a case give up to 2 hours of playback (on models with Quick Charge support).
- 🎧 Multiconnection: Buds 4 Pro and newer headphones can connect to 2 devices at the same time (e.g. smartphone and laptop). → Settings → Multi-connection.
- 🔍 Headphone search: If you lost the case, use the Find the device in the application (earphones will emit a loud signal).
- 🎶 Autopause: Music is automatically paused when one earphone is removed (turns off in settings).
On the FlipBuds Pro models, a low latency mode (up to 80 ms) is available, which is useful for gaming.
- Open Xiaomi Wear.
- Go to Settings → Game mode.
- Activate the option and reconnect the headphones.
Note: in low latency mode, battery life is reduced by 15-20%, and noise cancellation is turned off automatically.