How to restart Xiaomi headphones: 5 working ways

Xiaomi headphones are some of the most popular wireless gadgets on the market, but even they sometimes require restarting. Connection problems, sudden shutdowns, audio distortions or a complete failure to work can all be solved by the correct reset. However, not all reboot methods are equally effective for different models: Redmi Buds 4 Pro, Xiaomi Buds 3T or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 require a personalized approach.

In this article, we will not only look at standard methods (such as resetting through a button on the body), but also hidden features that are not mentioned in the official instructions. You will learn how to restore headphones after a failed firmware update, what to do if one earphone does not sync with another, and how to avoid typical restart errors.

1. When you need to restart Xiaomi headphones: 7 clear signs

Before you reset, make sure the problem really requires drastic measures. Here are the key symptoms for which restarting will help:

• 🔌 Headphones do not connect to the phone, although Bluetooth is on and the device is detected.
• 🔊 The sound is interrupted, distorted or lost in one of the headphones.
• 🔄 Headphones are constantly turned off and reconnected (the effect of "blinking" connections).
• 📱 Mi Home or Xiaomi Earphones app does not recognize the gadget.
• 🔋 The charge indicator shows the wrong level of the battery (for example, 100% immediately after extraction from the case).
• 🎵 The noise-producing or transparency mode functions are not working properly.
• 🔄 After the firmware update, the headphones stopped turning on.

If you see any of these signs, there's a good chance that a software reset or hardware restart will fix the problem, but in 10 percent of cases, the cause of the malfunction could be physical damage (such as moisture or a fall), in which case restarting won't help - you'll need repairs.

2.Soft restart: how to reconnect headphones without resetting

Start with the most gentle method, the soft restart. It doesn't remove settings, but resets the connection between the headphones and the phone, which is suitable if the problem occurred after a smartphone update or a temporary Bluetooth failure.

Instructions for all Xiaomi models (including Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Xiaomi Buds 3T):

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Wait 10 seconds, then take them out.
3. On your smartphone, turn off Bluetooth for 15 seconds, then turn it on again.
4. Press the button on the case (if any) or the touchpad on the headphones for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.
5. Connect to the headphones via the Bluetooth menu on your phone.

If after this action, the headphones still don't work, move to a full reset.

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

Try connecting to another device (laptop or tablet)

Update the Mi Home or Xiaomi Earphones app to the latest version

Check if the power saving mode on the smartphone is turned on (it can block the Bluetooth connection)-->

3. Hard reset: Full reset settings

If a soft restart doesn't work, you'll need a hard reset, which removes all the settings you've saved, including connection history and user audio settings, and the instructions vary depending on the model:

After reset, Xiaomi headphones will return to the factory settings.

• 📱 Connect them to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
• 🔊 Set up a uniform sound (EQ) In the Mi Home appendix.
• ⚙️ Activate noise-producing or transparency mode functions (if supported).

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If the headphones are not identified by the phone after reset, try connecting them to another device (like a tablet), sometimes smartphones cache old Bluetooth data, which prevents the new connection.

4.Reboot after a failed firmware update

One of the most unpleasant conditions is when Xiaomi headphones “hang” after updating the firmware. Symptoms: the indicator is lit red or purple, the headphones do not turn on, and the Mi Home app gives an error “Update failed”.

In this case, forced reset via the service menu will help.

1. Place the headphones in the case and connect the case to the charging.
2. Press the button on the case for 30 seconds (for Redmi Buds 4 Pro – 40 seconds).
3. Turn the case off from charging, then remove the headphones.
4. On your smartphone, open the Mi Home app and go to Devices → Headphones → Software Update.
5. If you offer an update again, accept it. If you don't, do a hard reset (Section 3).

Critical detail: if the headphones stopped turning on after updating the firmware through third-party utilities (for example, Xiaomi Flash Tool), they can only be restored through an official service center.

5. Headphone synchronization: if one does not connect

A common problem with Xiaomi Buds is when one headphone (usually the right one) connects to the phone and the other is silent or gives an error "Connect is lost", which occurs due to a missynchronization between the headphones.

Method 1: Manual reconnection

1. Put both earbuds in the case.
2. Wait until the indicator on the case starts flashing white (this means that the headphones are synchronized).
3. Remove the headphones and wait 10 seconds – they should automatically connect to each other.

Method 2: Resetting synchronization (if the first method did not help)

1. Take an earphone that works (connected to the phone) and place it in the case.
2. Remove the broken earphone and press the touch panel on it for 10 seconds (until it flashes red).
3. Return both headphones to the case, close the lid for 20 seconds, then remove.

If the problem persists, check:

• 🔋 The level of charge in each headphone (sometimes one discharges faster than the other).
• 🧲 Magnetic interference (for example, next to the headphones is a phone or bank card).
• 📦 Integrity of contacts in the case (possibly one headphone is not charged).

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If the headphones are still out of sync after all the manipulations, this may indicate a hardware malfunction of the microphone or Bluetooth module in one of the headphones, in which case only replacement or repair will help.

6.Reboot through the Mi Home app: Hidden features

The official Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Earphones for new models) allows not only firmware updates, but also software resets without physical manipulation, a method that is useful if the buttons on the case do not respond.

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Home and go to the headphone section.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Device Settings.
3. Scroll down and find Reset (or Reset).
4. Confirm the action – the headphones will automatically restart.

Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds 4) have a Reconnect option in the app, which is useful if the headphones connect to the phone, but only one of them has sound, so you can activate it:

1. Open Mi Home → Headphones → Additional settings.
2. Select Restore the connection between the headphones.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to confirm the action by clicking on the touch panel).

Please note: After resetting through the application, gestures and sound parameters may need to be re-tuned.

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If there is no reset button in the Mi Home app, upgrade to the latest version or try using Xiaomi Earphones (for new models). In a pinch, remove the headphones from the list of devices in the app and plug them back in.

7 Hardware Problems: When Restarting Doesn't Help

Not all Xiaomi headphone malfunctions are solved by software reset, here are the signs for which you should contact the service center:

• 🔥 Headphones or case overheat during charging.
• 💧 On the case or inside the case, traces of corrosion are visible (infection of moisture).
• 🔊 The sound is completely absent in both headphones, although the indicators burn normally.
• 🔋 Case does not charge headphones (the indicator does not change when placing headphones inside).
• 📶 Headphones are connected, but the sound is interrupted every 2-3 seconds (possible malfunction of the Bluetooth module).

If you suspect a hardware breakdown, don’t try to disassemble the headphones yourself – this will lead to a loss of warranty. In official Xiaomi service centers, diagnostics take 1-2 days, and repairs (for example, replacing the battery or speaker) are cheaper than buying new headphones.

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones were purchased on AliExpress or other marketplaces, check if they are fake.The original Xiaomi Buds have a serial number on the case and packaging that can be checked on the official website.

FAQ: Frequent questions about restarting Xiaomi headphones