How to reboot Xiaomi Haylou headphones: from soft reset to full recovery

Why Haylou Headphones Need a Reboot and When It Needs

Xiaomi's Haylou wireless headphones are a popular solution for music lovers and active users, but even they sometimes fail. Hanging up, problems connecting to a smartphone, a distorted sound or a sudden disconnection of one of the headphones are all signs that the device needs to restart. Unlike smartphones, where it is enough to press the power button, with headphones, the algorithm of actions depends on the model and the type of malfunction.

Reboots can be soft (simple turn off/on) or hard (reset to factory settings). The first helps with temporary Bluetooth glitch or software freezes, the second if the headphones stopped responding to commands or "forgot" the conjugated device. It is important to understand that hard resets erase all saved settings, including connection history and user audio profiles (if supported by the model).

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to reboot for Haylou lines. GT1/GT2/GT5/GT6/GT7, And we'll also give you some tips for how to fix the typical problems, and if you don't have a model, don't worry, most of the methods are universal. TWS-headphone.

Method 1: Mild reboot (off/on)

The easiest and safest method to try is that it doesn’t affect device settings, but it helps in 70% of temporary crashes, and is suitable for all Haylou models, including the budget GT1 and flagship GT7.

Algorithm of action:

• 🔋 Turn off the headphones: place both earphones in the charge case and close the lid. Wait 10-15 seconds - the devices will automatically shut down.
• 🔄 Remove and turn on: take the headphones out of the case. They should turn on automatically (the indicator flashes white or blue).
• 📱 Reconnect: on your smartphone go to Settings → Bluetooth, find Haylou in the list and click "Connect".

If the headphones do not respond to the extraction from the case, try to manually pinch the touchpad (or mechanical button on older models) for 3-5 seconds before the sound signal. On the Haylou GT6 and later, there is a special gesture - triple touch on the sensor.

Method 2: Hard reset via button (for all models)

If the soft reboot didn't work, and the headphones are stuck or they're making an error, it's going to take a complete reset, which works on all Haylou models, but the combinations of buttons may be different, and the important thing is that once you reset, the headphones will forget all the paired devices, and they'll have to be reconnected.

Instructions for most models:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover, but don't remove the headphones.
3. Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 10-15 seconds. The Haylou GT1 and GT2 use a mechanical button instead of a sensor.
4. The headphones will flash red and white (or red and blue on the new models) – this is a signal of a successful reset.
5. Close the case cover for 5 seconds, then remove the headphones and plug them back in.

Charge the case at least 30% | Make sure both headphones are in the case | Turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone | Prepare instructions for your model-->

On the Haylou GT7 and GT7 Pro models, the process is slightly different.

1. Remove the headphones from the case.


2. Press the touch panels on both headphones for 8 seconds.




3. Wait for the double beep and flashing indicators in purple.




4. Put the headphones back in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds.

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If the headphones don’t connect after reset, try resetting Bluetooth settings on your smartphone: Settings → System → Reset → Network Settings Reset (Android) or Settings → Main → Reset → Network Settings Reset (iOS).

Method 3: Reset via mobile application (for supported models)

Some Haylou models (e.g. GT5, GT6, GT7) support control through Haylou Fun’s proprietary app (available for Android and iOS), which is the safest way to reset, as it does not require button manipulation and minimizes the risk of errors.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Haylou Fun from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app and select your model from the list of devices.
4. Go to Device Settings → Reset (or Restore Factory Settings).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (the headphones will reboot automatically).

The advantage of this method is the ability to save the audio settings (if they were changed through the application) and avoid manual reset. However, if the headphones are not determined by the application, you will have to use physical buttons (see Method 2).

Method 4: Reboot via charging case (hidden function)

A little-known method that works on most Haylou models is resetting through the manipulation of the charging case, which is useful if the headphones do not respond to the sensor or button, but the case is working.

Instructions:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to the power source (charger or power bank).
3. Press and hold the button on the back of the case (if any) for 10 seconds. On the Haylou GT6 and later, the button can be touch-sensitive - in this case, touch it 5 times in a row.
4. Indicators on the case and headphones will start flashing red - this is a reset signal.
5. Turn off the case from power, remove the headphones and try to connect them again.

This method is especially effective if the headphones are not charging or the case does not recognize them, but it does not work on models without a button on the case (for example, Haylou GT1).

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If the headphones don't work after you've dropped the case, the problem may be a case battery that's dead, charge it for at least 30 minutes, and repeat the procedure.

Method 5: Hardware reset (for power users)

If all previous methods have failed and the headphones are still unresponsive, you can try a hardware reset, which requires disassembling the case and is only suitable for users with experience with electronics, and the warranty on the device will be lost!

Step-by-step (for Haylou GT5/GT6):

• 🔧 Carefully open the charging case, putting the lid on the plastic card (do not use metal objects!).
• 🔋 Find a small button on the board with the inscription RESET (quintessentially).
• 📍 Press it with a thin object (a toothpick or plastic stick) and hold it for 5-7 seconds.
• 🔄 Collect the case back and try to connect the headphones.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect disassembly of the case can damage contacts or battery.If you are unsure of your skills, contact a service center. GT7 Reset button may not be available – in this case, hardware reset is not possible.

After the hardware reset, the headphones will return to the factory settings, but may require a firmware update.

1. Connect the headphones to the Haylou Fun app.
2. Go to the Software Update section.
3. Download and install the latest firmware version (make sure that the headphone charge is not lower than 50%).

Typical post-reboot problems and their solutions

Even after a successful reset, Haylou headphones can behave incorrectly. Let's look at the most common situations and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Headphones don’t connect to the phone

• 📱 Remove the device from the Bluetooth list on your smartphone and search again.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🔋 Make sure the headphones are charged (the indicator on the case should be green or white).

Problem 2: One earphone is not working

• 🔊 Check if the contacts are clean on the headphone and in the case (wipe them with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol).
• 🔄 Perform a rigid reset (see Method 2).
• 🔋 Change headphones places in the case - sometimes helps "flashing" the roles of the main / slave device.

Problem 3: Distorted sound or interference

• 🎵 In the Haylou Fun app, reset the equalizer settings to standard.
• 📶 Make sure there are no interference sources nearby (Wi-Fi routers, microwaves, other Bluetooth devices).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to another device (tablet, laptop) to check if the smartphone is a problem.

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones start to run out quickly after reset, this may indicate battery wear, in which case only replacing the battery in the service center will help. Self-repair is not recommended due to the risk of damage to the microphone membranes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Haylou headphone reboot