How to disconnect Xiaomi headphones from your phone: instructions for all models

Xiaomi wireless and wired headphones are popular accessories that are often connected to the brand’s smartphones. However, not all users know how to turn them off correctly, especially if there are malfunctions: the device continues to play sound through the headphones, does not appear in the list of connected gadgets or automatically reconnects. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn them off, including forced reset and solving typical problems.

It is important to understand that the process differs depending on the type of headphones (wired through 3.5 mm or USB-C, wireless over Bluetooth) and the smartphone model (Redmi, POCO, Mi).We will look at the universal methods that work on all Xiaomi devices with the MIUI shell (including the latest versions of MIUI 14/15), and also give recommendations for specific headphone models such as Xiaomi AirDots, Buddy or FlipBuds.

1. Standard disconnection of wireless headphones via Bluetooth

The easiest way is to turn off the headphones via the Bluetooth menu, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models with wireless support, including AirDots Pro 2, Buddy TWS and others.

1. Open the settings on your smartphone (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
3. Find your headphones (such as Mi True Wireless Earphones) in the list of connected devices.
4. Slap the gear icon next to the headphones' name.
5. Click Disconnect (not to be confused with Remove!).

If the headphones are not displayed in the list, try turning on/off Bluetooth on your smartphone or rebooting the headphones (this usually requires holding the power button on the case for 5-10 seconds).

Make sure the headphones are charged (the indicator is green)

Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone

The headphones are within 10 meters of the phone.

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⚠️ Note: If after disconnecting the headphones automatically connect again, this may be due to the Auto Connect function. MIUI. To turn it off, go to Bluetooth settings, select headphones. → Additionally. → uncheck the box from the Automatic connection point.

2. Forced removal of headphones from the list of devices

If a standard disconnect doesn’t help (e.g., the headphones continue to play sound or interfere with the connection of other devices), they can be completely removed from the memory of the smartphone.This will reset all pairing settings, and the next connection will need to re-confirm the password (if it was).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Find your headphones in the list and tap the gear icon.
3. Select Delete (or Forget Device in new MIUI versions).
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After that, the headphones will disappear from the list. To connect them again, you will need to re-activate the pairing mode (usually hold the button on the case until the indicator flashes).

3. Disconnect wired headphones (3.5 mm or USB-C)

Xiaomi wired headphones (such as the Mi In-Ear or Hybrid Pro) are easier to turn off — it is enough to physically remove the plug from the connector. However, sometimes the smartphone continues to “think” that the headphones are connected, which causes the sound to not go on speakers, this is most often on USB-C devices that use a digital audio interface.

To reset the connection state:

1. Remove the headphone plug from the connector.
2. Wait 10-15 seconds (the smartphone should detect the disconnection).
3. If the sound has not switched to speakers, restart the phone.
4. For USB-C-Headphones: try to connect and disable them 2-3 times in a row - this will reset the driver of the audio device.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) after retrieval USB-C-The sound can disappear completely, in which case it will help to reboot or turn on / off the No sound mode through the side button.

Wireless (AirDots, Buddy, etc.)

Wires (3.5 mm)

Wires (USB-C)

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4. Reset Bluetooth settings on a smartphone

If Xiaomi headphones do not turn off or there are constant failures when connecting, the problem may be in the settings of the Bluetooth module of the smartphone, in which case the reset of the network settings will help, which will remove all the saved devices and return the communication parameters to the factory.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Select Reset (or Reset and Reset in older versions of MIUI).
3. Tap Reset Network settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
4. Confirm the action with a password or pattern lock.

Once rebooted, all Bluetooth devices will be removed and reconnected, and this method also solves problems with the headphones hanging in the list or not being able to remove them.

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Before reset, record or photograph a list of connected devices (such as smartwatches, speakers, fitness bracelets) to quickly restore connection after the procedure.

5. Disconnecting headphones through the developer mode

For power users, there is an alternative way to turn off the headphones through developer mode, which can help if standard methods don't work because of software failures. Importantly, the wrong actions on this menu can disrupt the smartphone.

How to turn on the developer mode and turn off headphones:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will be notified "You became a developer").
3. Return to the main Settings menu and open the Additional → For Developers section.
4. Find the Bluetooth Debugging option and turn it on.
5. Connect the headphones, then turn them off via the standard Bluetooth menu.

This method forcibly resets the connection at the system level. If the headphones still do not turn off, try the same menu to find Reset Bluetooth settings (available on not all models).

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Developer mode allows you to manage low-level Bluetooth settings, but only use it if other methods have not helped.

6. Solving problems with the "ghost" connection of headphones

Sometimes Xiaomi continues to “see” the headphones even if they are physically disabled.

• 🔊 No sound on speakers (the system thinks the headphones are connected).
• 📱 Headphone badge in the status bar.
• 🔄 Inability to connect other audio devices.

Causes and solutions:

• 🔌 Contaminated connector 3.5 mm or USB-C: Clean the connector with a soft brush or compressed air. Dust or oxidation of the contacts can simulate the connection.
• 🔄 Audio Driver Failure: Reboot your phone or upgrade MIUI last-minute.
• 🛠️ Damaged headphone plug: Try connecting other headphones - if the problem persists, the smartphone connector is faulty.

If nothing works, reset all settings (but this will delete all data from the phone!). To do this, go to Settings → Reset and Reset → Reset settings.

7. Features of disconnection for specific models of headphones

Some Xiaomi headphones have unique nuances of disconnection. Consider the most popular:

Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2:

• 🎧 To force the switch off, hold the touchpad on both headphones for 10 seconds (until the indicator flashes red).
• 🔋 If the headphones are dead in the case, they can stay on the Bluetooth list as connected. Take them out of the case and wait for the complete shutdown.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro:

• 🔄 To reset the pairing, hold the button on the case for 5 seconds (the indicator will turn orange).
• 📱 In the Mi Earphones app (if installed), you can forcibly break the connection in the Device Management section.

Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD (wired with USB-C):

• 🔌 When removing the plug, the sound may not switch to the speakers due to a failure in the MIUI. In this case, it will help to restart or turn on the In-plane mode for 10 seconds.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off Xiaomi headphones