Wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life - they are convenient for listening to music, talking on the phone and even watching videos. Xiaomi smartphone owners (including Redmi models, POCO And Mi are often faced with questions: how to synchronize correctly TWS-Headphones with a phone, why the device does not find the headset or how to fix interruptions. This article will help you understand all the nuances from the basic connection to fine-tuning.
We will not only look at the standard Bluetooth pairing procedure, but also the specific features for popular headphone models (Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds, Haylou, etc.) We will pay special attention to typical errors – for example, when one headphone does not work or the sound is delayed. If you first encounter a wireless headset or switch to a new model of Xiaomi smartphone, here you will find the answers to all the questions.
1. Connection Preparation: What to Check Before Pairing
Before you start connecting, make sure both devices are ready to go. Start with your smartphone:
- 📱 Turn on Bluetooth: Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and activate the switch. on some Xiaomi models (e.g., Xiaomi, POCO X5 or Redmi Note 12) you can quickly turn on the module through the notification panel – swipe from top to bottom and tap on the Bluetooth icon.
- 🔋 Charging headphones: if the indicator on the case flashes red or does not burn at all, the headset is discharged. Connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes - this is enough for the first connection.
- 🔄 Reset previous connections: If the headphones were already paired with another device, you need to "forget" them. To do this, press and hold the button on the case (usually 5-10 seconds) until the indicator starts flashing white and red alternately.
Important: on some Xiaomi models (for example, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2), the reset is performed differently - you need to remove both headphones from the case and hold the touch panels on both at the same time for 15 seconds until the red LED flashes.
⚠️ Attention: If you connect headphones to a Xiaomi smartphone with firmware MIUI 14+, Pre-update Bluetooth stacks through Settings → The phone. → Update system: Older versions may have support issues LC3-codec (used in Redmi Buds 4 Pro and later).
2. Standard Bluetooth connection: step-by-step instructions
The pairing algorithm is the same for most Xiaomi models, but may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI.
- Open the headphone case cover. Most models (AirDots 3 Pro, Redmi Buds 3 Lite) automatically go into pairing mode if they haven't been connected before. The case indicator should flash white.
- On your smartphone, go to Settings → Bluetooth and make sure the module is on. tap the Device Search button (or Add a new device on MIUI 13 and older).
- The list of devices you find will show the name of your headphones (e.g., "Redmi Buds 4" or "Mi True Wireless EB2C").
- Confirm pairing on the phone (if necessary). Some models (POCO F4, Xiaomi 13) may request access to contacts and call history – this is necessary for the voice function in the headphones.
Once successfully connected, your headset will appear on the Bluetooth list marked Connected, and the headphones will automatically connect to your phone when removed from the case (if Bluetooth is on).
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If the headphones are not determined, try:
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and repeat the search.
- 📱 Remove headphones from the list of conjugated devices and try to connect again.
- 🔋 Check the charge of the case - at a level below 10%, the headphones may not go into pairing mode.
3. Connection Features for Popular Xiaomi Models
Some Xiaomi headphones have unique features or nuances of connectivity. Consider the most common models:
| Model headphones | Features of connection | Additional functions |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro | Supports Bluetooth 5.2 and LC3-To activate the codec. ANC (Noise reduction: You need to update the firmware through the Mi Earphones app. | Adaptive ANC, transparent mode, customization of gestures. |
| Redmi Buds 4 Active | Automatically activate when you open the case lid. To reset, hold the button on the case for 10 seconds. | Low sound latency (88 ms), AAC support. |
| Haylou GT6 | The pairing is only through the Haylou Fun app, without which you can't have equalizer settings. | ENC-noise reduction for microphone, mode "Game" (low delay). |
| Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | There is no automatic connection – you need to manually press the button on the case at each pairing. | Basic features, low price. |
Important for Redmi Buds 3 Pro and newer owners, these models support Dual Device Connection technology, which allows you to connect to two devices at the same time (for example, a smartphone and a laptop). To activate the feature, go to the Mi Earphones app and turn on the option in the Connect to two devices menu.
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4. Problem Solving: Headphones don't connect or work incorrectly
Even after pairing correctly, there may be failures, and we will discuss the most common problems and ways to fix them:
4.1 Phone can't find headphones
Causes and solutions:
- 🔌 Headphones are not in pairing mode: remove them from the case and hold the touchpad on both headphones for 5 seconds (for AirDots) or press the button on the case (for Redmi Buds.
- 📵 Interference from other devices: Turn off Bluetooth on other gadgets nearby (laptops, tablets) and repeat the search.
- 🔄 Failure in the system: restart the smartphone and reset the network settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth).
Only one headphone is connected.
This is a typical problem for TWS-Headsets, routines:
- Put both headphones in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
- Remove them and wait until the indicators on both start flashing in sync.
- If it does not help, reset the headphones (hold the button on the case for 15 seconds) and connect again.
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models 12/13 s MIUI 14 There may be a bug when the left/right side of the headphones is defined as a separate device.Solution: disable the dual audio function in Settings → Special facilities → Rumor → Double audio.
The sound is interrupted or delayed.
Causes and means of elimination:
- 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal: Keep your smartphone and headphones no more than 10 meters away without obstacles (walls, metal objects impair communication).
- 🎵 Non-optimal codec: in Bluetooth settings (click on the gear icon next to the headphone name) select AAC or SBC Instead of aptX (the latter may cause delays on Xiaomi).
- 🔋 Low headphone charge: battery levels below 20% are likely to crash. Charge headset.
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If the audio delay is only apparent in games or videos, turn on the Low Latency mode in the headphone settings (via the app). On Redmi Buds 4 Pro, this mode is activated automatically when games start.
5. Additional settings: how to improve sound and control headphones
Once you've connected successfully, you can optimize your headset. Here's what you need to set up:
5.1. Customization of sound through a uniform equalizer
Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 12 and later have a built-in equalizer:
- Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound setting → Equalizer.
- Choose a preset (like Bass, Rock) or create your profile.
- For headphones with LDAC support (such as Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro), enable this codec in your Bluetooth settings.
For models with the application (Mi Earphones, Haylou Fun) additional options are available:
- 🎛️ Customization of gestures: assign a double touch to switch tracks or call a voice assistant.
- 🔇 Setting up ANC: Adjust the noise reduction level or activate Transparency mode for conversations.
- 🔋 Charge display: in the application you can see the battery level of each headphone and case.
5.2 Voice and call management
Xiaomi headphones support voice commands and functions for calls:
- 🎤 Voice Assistant Activation: Double tapping on the right earphone calls Google Assistant by default. To change the action, use the app for your model.
- 📞 Call reception: one touch on any headphone to answer, double - to reject.
- 🔊 Volume control: On touch-controlled models (such as AirDots 3 Pro), swipe up/down the panel.
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For models with MIUI 14, Super Bluetooth is available (includes in Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Additional) and improves communication stability, but can drain the headphone battery faster.
6. How to disable or remove headphones from your phone memory
If you no longer plan to use the headset or want to connect it to another device, follow the following steps:
Temporary shutdown
To simply interrupt the connection without removing the device from memory:
- Open Settings → Bluetooth.
- Find your headphones in the list and tap the gear icon (⚙️) near-name.
- Choose Unplug.
The next time you remove the headphones from the case, they will automatically connect again (if Bluetooth is on).
Complete removal (forget device)
To remove headphones from the smartphone memory:
- Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
- Slip on the gear icon next to the headset name.
- Select Forget this device (or Remove on older versions of MIUI).
- Confirm the action.
After that, the headphones will be reset in the phone settings, and a new connection will require re-pairing.
⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO F3) After removing the headphones from memory, the Absolute Volume setting can be reset (in Settings) → System system → If the sound is quieter, check this parameter.
7. Compatibility with other devices: can you connect Xiaomi headphones to iPhone or PC
Xiaomi’s wireless headphones work not only with the brand’s smartphones, but also with other devices.
7.1 Connection to iPhone (iOS)
The process of pairing is similar to Android:
- Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
- Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (usually holding the button on the case).
- Select headphones from the list of found devices.
Limitations:
- ❌ No support for branded codecs (LC3, LDHC) — will be used AAC or SBC.
- ❌ Mi Earphones and Haylou Fun apps don’t work on iOS – settings are not available ANC equalizer.
- ✅ Basic functions: call reception, music playback, gesture control.
7.2 Connect to a Windows PC or laptop
Algorithm:
- Press Win + I, select Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
- Turn on Bluetooth and press Add Device → Bluetooth.
- Activate the pairing mode on the headphones and select them in the list.
Possible problems:
- 🔊 No sound: after connecting, go to the Control Panel → Sound, find the headphones in the list of playback devices and set them by default.
- 🎵 Poor sound quality: in the properties of headphones (right click) → Select the highest quality properties (CD-quality or 44.1 kHz).
Connection to MacBook 7.3
On macOS, the process is similar to the iPhone:
- Open System settings → Bluetooth.
- Activate the pairing mode on the headphones.
- Select the device from the list.
For models with ANC (for example, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro) noise reduction will work, but you can not control its level through macOS - you will need an Android smartphone.