How to Reconnect Xiaomi Wireless Headphones: Reset, Synchronize and Error Elimination

Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular accessories because of the combination of price, sound quality and convenience. However, even with such devices, sometimes there are problems: one earphone does not connect, the sound is interrupted, or the gadget is no longer determined by the phone, most often solved by reconnecting, a procedure that involves resetting the headphones and re-synchronizing with the sound source.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to reconnect for different models, from the budget Redmi AirDots to the flagship Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro. You will learn how to reset your headphones to factory settings, what to do if they are not determined by the phone, and how to avoid typical errors.

Why Xiaomi headphones can’t be connected?

Before you start reconnecting, it's important to understand the cause of the failure. Here are the most common scenarios:

• 🔋 Battery discharged - even if the headphones were lying in the case, the contacts could oxidize or the case itself discharged.
• 📱 Bluetooth crash on your phone – especially after an OS update or firmware change.
• 🔄 The headphones are connected to another device, such as a laptop or tablet, and do not automatically switch.
• 🛠️ Software failure in headphones - reset or flashing is required (relevant for models with custom software).
• 🎧 Hardware malfunction – damage to Bluetooth module, charging contacts or speaker.

If the headphones have never connected to a phone, the problem may lie in the incompatibility of Bluetooth protocols. For example, older Xiaomi models (until 2019) often do not work with Android 12+ phones due to the lack of support for LE Audio.

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi headphones are connected but only one of them is sounding, the problem may be in the unsynchronized channels. Try putting both earphones in the case for 10 seconds - sometimes this helps to restore communication.

Preparing for reconnection: what to check before resetting

Before you reset your settings, do basic checks – this will save you time:

1. Charging headphones and case - make sure the indicators are lit when you connect to the charger. If not, clean the contacts with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
2. Bluetooth on your phone – turn the module on/off in settings (Settings → Connections → Bluetooth).
3. List of mated devices – remove the headphones from the phone’s memory (click on the gear next to the name and select “Forget the device”).
4. Flight mode – disable it as it blocks all wireless connections.

If Xiaomi headphones have previously connected to another device (like a MacBook or Windows-PC), they can automatically try to connect to it. To avoid this, turn off Bluetooth on all other gadgets or remove the headphones from their memory.

Resetting Xiaomi headphones to factory settings

If the basic methods don't work, you'll have to do a hard reset, which is a complete reset.

For models with mechanical buttons (Redmi AirDots 1/2, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2)

These headphones are reset by pressing the button for a long time:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Pull them out and hold the button on both headphones for 15-20 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white.
3. After blinking, put the headphones back in the case - the reset is completed.

For models with touch control (Xiaomi Buds 3/4 Pro, Poco Buds)

Here the reset is performed through touch gestures:

1. Get the headphones out of the case.
2. Touch and hold the touchpad on both headphones for 10 seconds until you hear the beep and see the lights blink.
3. After the signal, put the headphones in the case and close the lid for 5 seconds.

If the headphones still don’t connect after reset, try updating the firmware through the official Mi Home or Xiaomi Earbuds app (available on Google Play and the App Store).

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Manual connection of headphones to the phone

After reset, Xiaomi headphones go into pairing mode to connect them to the phone:

1. Open the case cover – the indicators should start flashing white (search mode).
2. On your phone, go to Settings → Bluetooth and turn on device search.
3. In the list, find the name of your headphones (for example, Redmi). AirDots_XXX or Mi True Wireless and click on them.
4. Confirm the pairing if a request appears.

If the headphones don’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps with Bluetooth stack failures.
• 📱 Use another phone to check – if the headphones connect to it, the problem is in your device.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware of headphones through the Xiaomi Earbuds app.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro and later), you need to touch the touchpad on the right earphone three times to manually connect to the device, which activates pairing mode if the automatic search fails.

Solving problems with synchronization between headphones

One of the most common problems is that one earphone doesn't work or connects separately, and that's because you lose sync between the left and right modules.

Method 1: Reboot through the case

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then pull them out - they should sync automatically.
3. If it does not help, repeat the action 3-5 times.

Method 2: Forced synchronization

For models with sensor control:

1. Get the headphones out of the case.
2. Touch and hold both touch panels for 10 seconds until you hear a double beep.
3. Put the headphones back in the case for 5 seconds, then pull out - they should connect as a single device.

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be a hardware damage to one of the headphones, in which case, contact the Xiaomi service center or check the warranty.

Update of the firmware headphones Xiaomi

Failures are often associated with outdated firmware, which can be updated through the official app:

1. Install the Xiaomi Earbuds app (for Buds 3/4 Pro) or Mi Home (for older models).
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Open the application and go to the Firmwer section or Software Update.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to complete (don’t turn off the headphones!).

It can take up to 10 minutes to update, and then the headphones will automatically restart, and if it crashes (for example, the phone dies), you may need to reset again.

⚠️ Note: Do not update the firmware of headphones through third-party programs (for example, TWS Toolbox.This can result in loss of warranty and irreversible device failures.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If after all the manipulations Xiaomi headphones still do not connect, perhaps the problem lies deeper.

• 🔧 Check the headphones on another device – if they don’t work there, it’s a hardware malfunction.
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi for support – provide the serial number (located on the case or in the application).
• 🔄 Try connecting via Developer Mode (on Android: Settings) → The phone. → Build number - tap 7 times, then in Settings → System system → Developer Mode Enable Debugging by Bluetooth).
• 💰 Check the warranty – if the headphones are under 12 months old, they will be repaired for free.

If Xiaomi headphones are connected but the sound is distorted or interrupted, the problem may be in the Bluetooth codecs. Try turning off HD Audio or AAC in your phone's Bluetooth settings and leaving only SBC - this is a universal codec that all devices support.

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If the headphones are plugged in but discharge quickly, turn off the Auto Shutdown feature when inactive in the Xiaomi Earbuds app.This will increase the running time but shorten the battery life.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reconnecting Xiaomi headphones

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If Xiaomi headphones do not connect after all the manipulations, the reason with a probability of 90% lies in hardware malfunction. In this case, self-repair is not recommended - contact an authorized service center.