How to connect Haylou wireless headphones to Xiaomi phone: full instructions with problem solving

Haylou wireless headphones have become a popular choice among Xiaomi smartphone owners due to the combination of affordable price, high-quality sound and reliable connectivity. However, even with such devices, users sometimes face difficulties when pairing first or after resetting. In this article, we will discuss not only the standard connection process, but also nuances that will help to avoid typical errors.

The Haylou headphones (such as GT1 Pro, GT6 or MorphPods) feature Bluetooth 5.2/5.3 chips, which ensure a stable connection to Xiaomi phones based on MIUI 12-14. However, some users note problems with automatic connection after rebooting the device or using multiple gadgets at once.

Preparing Haylou headphones for connection

Before pairing, make sure your Haylou headphones are ready to go. Most models (like the Haylou GT1 or GT2) have a similar activation algorithm, but there are exceptions. For example, the Haylou MorphPods require each headphone to be turned on separately when first connected.

Main steps:

• 🔋 Charge your headphones: even if the indicator shows charge, connect them to the charging case for 10-15 minutes.
• 🎧 Get your headphones out of the case: most models automatically turn on when you remove them. If that doesn't happen, press the touch button 3-5 seconds before the beep.
• 🔄 Reset (if necessary): If the headphones have previously been connected to another device, reset. To do this, press the button on both headphones simultaneously for 10-15 seconds before flashing red and white indicators.

Important: Some Haylou models (e.g. GT6) support dual connectivity (to two devices at once).If you plan to use this feature, disable it before first pairing with Xiaomi, as this can cause conflicts.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting to Xiaomi

The process of pairing the Haylou headphones with a Xiaomi phone takes no more than 1-2 minutes, if you follow a clear algorithm. Below is a universal instruction, suitable for most models of headphones and smartphones (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13, etc.).

1. Open Settings on Xiaomi phone and go to Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Activate Bluetooth if it's turned off. Make sure Visibility for All is on (2-3 minutes).
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (such as the Haylou GT2 Pro or LE-Haylou-GT6).
4. Confirm the pairing on the phone. Some Haylou models require additional confirmation on the headphones themselves (double touch touch touch).
5. Wait for the sign "Connected" to show up, and the sound in the headphones will confirm the successful connection.

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

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone: Turn it off and turn it on again.
• 📱 Make sure there are no active phones on the phone. VPN or energy saving modes that block connections.
• 🔋 Check the headphones: at a battery level below 10%, they may not broadcast the signal for search.

Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even if you follow instructions correctly, Xiaomi users sometimes encounter errors, and the following are the most common problems and ways to fix them.

Critical feature for Xiaomi owners on MIUI 14: Some firmwares include a hidden “Automatic Bluetooth Shutdown” mode that breaks the connection to the headphones when you lock the screen. To turn it off, go to Settings → Special Features → Developer Settings → Disable Bluetooth when you lock the screen (if you don’t have a point, activate Developer Mode by pressing the MIUI version 7 times in the About Phone section).

⚠️ Note: If you use Haylou headphones with a Xiaomi phone, upgrade the device's firmware to the latest version. MIUI 13.0.6 and older, fixes aptX codec errors that may have caused the sound to disappear when you play music via Spotify or YouTube Music.

Optimizing sound and settings for better perception

Once successfully connected, it is recommended to adjust the sound settings for maximum comfort. Xiaomi smartphones offer several built-in tools for this:

• 🎵 Equator: Go to Settings → Sound. → Equalizer and select a preset (like Bass or Jazz) or create your profile.
• 🔊 Bass Enhancement: Enable the Mi Sound Enhancer option in the same section for a richer sound.
• 🎧 Headphone Mode: Activate LDAC or aptX in Bluetooth settings (not available on all Haylou models).

For Haylou GT6 and later, the official Haylou Fun app (download to Google Play or AppGallery) is available.

• Update the headphone firmware.
• Adjust control gestures (for example, double touch to switch tracks).
• Check the charge level of each headphone separately.

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If Haylou headphones have wheezing or distortion at high volume, try lowering the sound level on your phone to 80% and increasing the volume directly on the headphones (if the model supports separate adjustment).

How to connect Haylou to multiple Xiaomi devices

Many users want to share Haylou headphones with Xiaomi and the Redmi Pad tablet. Most models (such as the GT2 Pro or MorphPods) support multipoint, which is a simultaneous connection to two devices.

The algorithm for connecting to the second device:

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (such as a phone).
2. Activate the search mode on the second device (tablet, laptop).
3. On Haylou headphones, double-tapping the touchpad (for models with multipoint support).
4. Select headphones in the list of available devices on the second gadget.

If the multipoint doesn't work:

• 📱 Make sure that both Xiaomi devices are updated to the latest version. MIUI.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to each device separately.
• 🔋 Check that the charge level of the headphones is above 30% – with a low charge, the multipoint can turn off.

⚠️ Attention: Haylou headphones GT1 and GT1 Pros do not support simultaneous connection to two devices, in which case you will have to manually disconnect them from one gadget before connecting to another.

Resetting Haylou headphones when errors occur

If all the connections fail, the last step is to completely reset the headphones, which removes all the stored devices and returns the headphones to factory settings.

Standard discharge:

1. Put both earphones in the charger case.
2. Press the touch buttons on both headphones simultaneously for 10-15 seconds.
3. Wait for the flashing of red and white indicators (on some models – only white).
4. Remove the headphones from the case - they should automatically turn on in pairing mode.

For the Haylou MorphPods and GT6 models, the process is slightly different:

• 🔄 Reset is performed only on the right headphone (press the button for 15 seconds).
• 🎧 After reset, you may need to synchronize the headphones with each other (put them back in the case for 5 seconds).

After reset, reconnect the headphones to the Xiaomi phone, as when you first use. If the problem persists, check the headphones on another device (for example, a laptop or tablet) to determine whether the failure is due to the phone or the headphones themselves.

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Resetting is a last resort. Before you do that, try rebooting your phone, updating your MIUI firmware, and checking your headphones for compatibility with your Xiaomi model (see table above).

Compatibility of Haylou models with Xiaomi phones

Not all Haylou headphones work equally well with Xiaomi phones, due to differences in supported codecs, Bluetooth versions, and firmware optimization. Below is a compatibility table for popular models:

If your Haylou model is not listed in the table, check its specs on the official website or in the Haylou Fun app. Pay special attention to supported codecs: for example, aptX provides better sound, but requires support from the phone (available on the Xiaomi 11/12/13 series and the flagships of the Redmi K50).

For owners of older Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi Note 8 or Mi 9), it is recommended to disable the aptX codec in the Bluetooth settings and use AAC - this will reduce the likelihood of connection breaks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Haylou to Xiaomi