How to wear headphones Xiaomi: full instructions for all models

Xiaomi headphones are a popular accessory that combines sound quality, convenience and affordable price. However, even with such devices, users often have questions: how to properly wear them so that they do not fall out, rub their ears and provide maximum sound insulation?

In this article, we will learn how to wear Xiaomi headphones of different types, from classic wired Mi Basic to wireless AirDots and Buds. You will learn what mistakes users most often make, how to choose the size of the earpieces or inserts, and how to avoid discomfort during prolonged wear.

Whether you use headphones for workouts, work or daily music, wearing them properly will help avoid many problems, from poor fixation to deterioration of sound.

Types of headphones Xiaomi and their features

Before you wear headphones, it is important to understand what type they belong to. Xiaomi offers several categories of devices, each of which requires a different approach:

• 🎧 Wired liners (Mi Basic, Mi Earphones) are classic silicone headphones that are inserted into the ear canal. They require the right size of the liners.
• 🎧 Wireless inserts (AirDots, Buds, FlipBuds) – compact headphones without wires, often with a function ANC (It is important to fix them correctly in the ear.
• 🎧 Mi Headphones are earbuds that cover the ear, and the headband adjustment and bowl position are key.
• 🎧 Sports (Mi Sports, Haylou) – models with ear hooks or ear arcs for reliable fixation while driving.

Each type has its own nuances. For example, AirDots Pro 3 has a wearable sensor that automatically pauses music when you take off your earphone. If you don't wear them properly, the sensor can go off falsely. ANC, Like Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, tight fitting of liners is critical for noise reduction efficiency.

Silicone liners may lose elasticity over time, and foam liners (such as Mi Noise Cancelling Headphones) require periodic replacement to maintain sound insulation.

How to wear Xiaomi wired headphones (Mi Basic, Mi Earphones)

Xiaomi wired headphones are some of the most common because they are simple and reliable, but even with them, many users face problems: headphones fall out, rub their ears or hold sound poorly, most often due to the wrong size of the liners or the technique of wearing.

Step 1: Selecting the right liners, complete with most models (Mi Basic, Mi Earphones Pro) go 3-4 pairs of silicone tips of different sizes: S, M, L. To find the best option:

1. Try wearing headphones with M-size inserts (usually they are installed by default).
2. If you feel uncomfortable or headphones fall out, try a size larger (L).
3. If the liners are pressing or causing pain, take a size smaller (S).

Step 2: The wear technique. Many people just put headphones in their ears, but that's not right.

1. Take the headphone by the body (not by the wire!).
2. Carefully pull the earlobe down and slightly back to open the auditory canal.
3. Insert the liner into the ear and scroll it slightly for a tight fit.
4. Release the earlobe - the insert should "suck" into the ear canal.

If the headphones fall out anyway, try to put them back-to-back, which sometimes helps you get better fixation, and check if the wire is twisted, because it should hang freely down without pulling the headphones.

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Instructions for wireless headphones (AirDots, Buds, FlipBuds)

Xiaomi wireless headphones require a more careful approach, since their fixation depends only on the shape of the inserts and the design of the case. The main problems are loss when driving and poor sound insulation. Consider the process with the popular models of AirDots 3 Pro and Buds 4.

Step 1: Prepare the headphones before first use:

• 🔋 Charge the case and the headphones themselves (the indicator on the case should burn green).
• 📱 Connect your headphones to your smartphone via Bluetooth (select Mi AirDots or Xiaomi Buds in the device menu).
• 🎛️ In the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear mobile app, update the headphone firmware (if available).

Step 2: Wear headphones. The wireless liners should be inserted at an angle.

1. Take the right earphone and unfold it so that the microphone (a small hole) is directed downwards.
2. Easily pull the earlobe down and back to open the auditory canal.
3. Insert the earphone in the ear and slightly press it to "suck."
4. Repeat the same thing with the left earpiece.

Step 3: Check the fixation to make sure the headphones are sitting tight:

• 🏃‍♂️ With a light head movement (left-right, up-down), check if they fall out.
• 🎵 Turn on music and listen: if the bass frequencies sound deaf, then the headphones fit loosely.
• 🔊 Activate the mode. ANC (If there is: if noise reduction is weak, select a different sized liner.

For touch-controlled models (like the AirDots 3 Pro), it’s important that the headphones sit flat—or the gestures (touching) may not work. If the headphones keep falling out, try putting them inside out—sometimes it helps.

Features of wearing sports headphones (with hooks and arches)

Xiaomi sports headphones (such as Mi Sports Bluetooth or Haylou) GT6) They're equipped with additional locks, like ear hooks or ear hooks, which prevents them from falling out while running, exercising or active, but they need to be properly regulated.

How to wear earphones with ear hooks:

1. Insert the ear in the ear as described above.
2. Carefully fold the hook so that it repeats the shape of the ear.
3. The hook should fit tightly, but not press. If it's too tight, stretch it slightly with your fingers.

How to wear headphones with ear arches:

1. Put the ear on the ear so that it passes over the ear.
2. Adjust the length of the bow (if it is flexible) for a tight fit.
3. Insert the insert into the auditory canal and check the fixation.

To check the reliability of the fixation:

• 🏋️ Shake your head in different directions.
• 🏃 Make a few jumps on the spot.
• 💦 If the headphones do not move, the fixation is sufficient.

If hooks or bows rub your ears, try putting headphones over a cap or bandana, which will reduce pressure, and you can also use silicone bow covers (sold separately).

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Before training, slightly moisten the liners with water - this will improve their grip on the skin and prevent loss.

How to wear Xiaomi headphones (Mi Headphones)

Overhead headphones such as Xiaomi Mi Headphones or Mi Noise Cancelling Headphones cover the ear completely, so adjusting the headband and positioning of the earbags is key here. Incorrect setting can lead to discomfort, compression or poor sound insulation.

Step 1: Adjust the headband.

• Spread the headband arcs a little more than your head.
• Put on headphones so that the ears are completely covered.
• Adjust the length of the arcs so that the headphones fit tightly, but do not press.

Step 2: Positioning of the earpieces.

• Ambushes should completely cover the ear without touching its edges.
• If the bottles are too large, replace them with a smaller size (if included).
• For models with ANC tight fit is critical - otherwise noise reduction will work worse.

Step 3: Check your comfort.

• 🎧 Headphones should not press on the ears or head after 10-15 minutes of wearing them.
• 🔊 The sound should be clear, without muted bass frequencies (this is a sign of a loose fit).
• 🌡️ If your ears are sweating, choose a breathable material embusure (e.g., velour instead of skin).

For models with rotary bowls (such as Mi Noise Cancelling Headphones), you can experiment with the angle of inclination to find the most comfortable position.

⚠️ Warning: If you have a headache after an hour of wearing headphones, it is a sign of too much compression.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when wearing Xiaomi headphones, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Another common problem is that headphones are not stored properly, and many users throw them into a bag without a case, causing the wires to be rubbed and the liners to deform. Always use the original case or case for storage.

Avoid excessive volume, which not only harms hearing, but can also cause distortion of sound due to vibrations of the membrane, and the optimal volume level is no more than 60-70% of the maximum.

⚠️ Attention: If you have moisture in your ears after using the headphones (for example, after a workout), dry them before cleaning in a case. Otherwise, you may develop fungus or corrosion of contacts.

Headphone care Xiaomi: how to extend the service life

Proper care of headphones not only prolongs their life, but also improves sound quality.

• 🧼 Clean liners and earbuds. Silicone liners can be washed with warm water and soap, and foam liners can be cleaned with a dry brush. Fold earbuds wipe with a wet napkin.
• 🔌 Charging wireless headphones. Don't leave them dead for long, it's bad for the battery. Optimally keep the charge at 20 to 80%.
• 🧵 Check the wires. Check the cable regularly for bending or bare wires. Use a heat-shrink tube or tape if you're damaged.
• 🌡️ Avoid extreme temperatures. Don't leave your headphones in the sun or in the cold - this can damage your battery and plastic parts.

For wireless models, it is also important:

• 📶 Regularly update the firmware through the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app.
• 🔋 Keeping headphones in a case when not in use prevents them from discharging and mechanical damage.
• 🎛️ Reset the settings if the headphones start to glitch (press the touch panel for 10-15 seconds).

If Xiaomi AirDots or Buds headphones have stopped holding charge after a year of use, the problem may be battery wear, in which case replacing the battery at the service center will help - it is cheaper than buying new headphones.

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