How to Reconnect Xiaomi Headphones to Phone, Laptop or Other Device

Xiaomi’s wireless and wired headphones are some of the most popular accessories, thanks to a combination of price, sound quality and functionality. However, even with such a technique, there are periodic problems: the device does not connect to the phone, the sound is interrupted, or the headphones disappear altogether from the list of available gadgets, most often a pairing failure, battery discharge or conflict with other Bluetooth devices.

In this article, we will discuss how to properly reconnect Xiaomi headphones (including Redmi AirDots, Xiaomi Buds, FlipBuds and wired Hybrid) to a smartphone, tablet or computer.

• 🔌 Step-by-step instructions for different types of headphones (wireless, wired, TWS).
• 🔄 How to Reset Headphones if They Don't React.
• 📱 Features of connecting to devices on Android, iOS and Windows.
• ⚡ Frequent errors and ways to fix them (for example, when one earphone does not work).

If your headphones suddenly stopped connecting or behave unstable, do not rush to carry them to the service. In 90% of cases, the problem can be solved on your own in 5-10 minutes.

1.Reconnection Preparation: What to Check Before Starting

Before you reset your settings or look for complex solutions, make sure that the problem isn't in the basics. Here's a checklist for diagnosis:

Make sure the headphones are charged (the indicator should burn or blink)

Disable other Bluetooth devices within a 10-meter radius

Reboot your smartphone/laptop to which you connect your headphones

Check if Bluetooth is enabled on the target device

Update the headphone firmware (if available)-->

Pay special attention to charging. For example, Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro models with a discharge below 10% may lose the reaction to the on button. If the indicator on the case is not burning at all, connect the headphones to the charger for 15-20 minutes, then try again.

It's also worth checking if the headphones are in conflict with other gadgets, for example, if you have a Mi Band smartwatch or a Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker nearby, they can clog up the Bluetooth channel. Try taking the headphones to another room or turning off the extra devices.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi headphones with Bluetooth 5.2 support+ (For example, FlipBuds Pro can automatically connect to the last device used, and if they are stuck on another phone or PC, they must first turn off there.

2. Reconnect Xiaomi wireless headphones (TWS)

True Wireless (TWS) wireless headphones are the most popular in Xiaomi’s lineup, including Redmi AirDots, Xiaomi Buds, FlipBuds, and others, and the reconnection process depends on whether they have been paired with the device before.

If the headphones have already been connected:

1. Get the headphones out of the case - they should turn on automatically.
2. On your smartphone, open Settings → Bluetooth and find the name of your headphones in the list.
3. Tap the device name. If you don't connect, click "Forget the device" and re-pair.

If the headphones are new or dropped:

1. Place both headphones in the case, then pull them out and hold the button on the case (or touchpad on the headphones) for 5-10 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white/red.
2. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth Search Mode (Settings → Bluetooth → Add Device).
3. Select headphones from the list (the name usually contains Mi, Redmi or Buds).
4. Confirm pairing. Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds 4) will need to enter PIN-code - default is 0000.

If the headphones are being determined, but the sound is only in one of them, try resetting (instructions in the next section) or checking the sound balance in the phone settings (Settings → Sound → Stereo Balance).

3. Resetting Xiaomi headphones to factory

If the headphones don't respond to the connection, periodically turn off or give out errors, hard reset will help. This procedure removes all the saved pairings and returns the device to the factory settings.

Important: After reset, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and later headphones may require a firmware update through the Mi Home app. Without this, some features (such as noise cancellation) may not work properly.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi AirDots 3 Pro headphones sometimes forget the language of voice prompts after reset. To return Russian, you will have to reconnect through the Mi Home app and choose the language manually.

4. Reconnect to different types of devices

The pairing process can vary depending on which device you connect your headphones to. Consider the features for Android, iPhone and Windows.

📱 Connecting to an Android smartphone (including Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco)

On Xiaomi devices with MIUI shell there are additional features for the brand headphones:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the search.
2. When the headphones appear in the list, click on them.
3. If you see a notification “Connect via Mi Home”, agree – this will open access to advanced settings (for example, equalizer).

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On Xiaomi smartphones, after connecting your headphones, open the Mi Home app → Devices → your headphones. You can adjust gestures, noise cancellation and update your firmware.

🍎 Connection to iPhone or iPad

Xiaomi headphones are compatible with iOS, but some features (such as voice assistant Xiao AI) will not work.

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and hold the pairing button until the indicator starts flashing quickly.
3. Select the headphones in the list. If you need a PIN, type 0000.

On iOS, the headphone charge level may not be displayed. To see it, install the Battery Widget app or similar.

💻 Connecting to a laptop or PC on Windows

Windows 10/11 sometimes has problems with the aptX or AAC codec, which can interrupt the sound.

1. Open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Click "Add device» → «Bluetooth».
3. Select the headphones from the list. If they don't appear, update your Bluetooth drivers through Device Manager.

5. Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, Xiaomi headphones can malfunction.-5 problems and ways of eliminating them:

• 🔊 The sound is interrupted or interfered with: Make sure there are no obstacles (walls, metal objects) between the headphones and the device. Turn off the Wi-Fi on the phone - sometimes it interferes with Bluetooth. In the Bluetooth settings of the phone, turn off the option "Absolute Volume" (if there is any).
• 🎧 Only one earpiece works: Place both earbuds in a case, then pull out and wait 10 seconds. Reset (see section 3). Check if the contacts on the headphones or in the case are not contaminated (wipe with alcohol).
• 🔋 Headphones discharge quickly: Turn off the Always Search Mode (if any in the settings); Update the firmware via Mi Home. Use the original charging cable - unoriginal ones can undercharge the case.

If headphones Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro or newer will give you a "Device not supported" error when you connect to older smartphones, the problem may be in the Bluetooth version.+.

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Before contacting the service, check if the warranty period has expired (usually 12 months for Xiaomi headphones), if the headphones are warranty, do not disassemble them yourself - this will void the warranty.

6. Update the firmware of headphones through Mi Home

Many problems with the connection and work of Xiaomi headphones are solved by updating the firmware.

1. Install the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS).
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open Mi Home, click Add Device (+) and select your headphones.
4. After connecting, go to the device settings and check the “Firmware Update” section.

Update can take up to 10 minutes. Don't turn off your headphones or close the app during the process.

• The headphones will automatically reboot.
• Individual settings (such as gestures) may be reset.
• New features will be available (e.g. improved noise cancellation in FlipBuds Pro).

⚠️ Note: If during the firmware update, the headphones are turned off or discharged, they may stop turning on, in this case, only resetting through the button on the case (hold 20 seconds).

7. Alternative ways to connect (if Bluetooth does not work)

If the headphones refuse to connect via Bluetooth, you can try alternative methods:

• 🔌 Wired connection (for models with a 3.5 mm connector): Some Xiaomi headphones (for example, Hybrid Pro) HD) Supports wired connection through AUX. To do this: Turn off Bluetooth on your headphones (hold the power button for 3 seconds). Connect the 3.5mm cable to your headphones and device. In your phone's audio settings, select "Wired Headphones" as your output device.

Connection through USB-adapter (for PC):

If your laptop has a broken Bluetooth module, you can use a USB Bluetooth adapter (costs 300 rubles), connect it to the USB-A port, then repeat the pairing.

Use of headphones as separate devices (for TWS):

If one headphone is not connected, try connecting them separately:

1. Place the non-working headphone in the case.
2. Connect the second headphone to the phone.
3. Get the first headphone out of the case - it should automatically join.

For models with LDAC support (such as Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro), wired audio can be worse than Bluetooth. That's normal - the codecs are optimized for wireless transmission.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reconnecting Xiaomi headphones