Connecting Xiaomi wireless headphones to the Honor smartphone: full instruction with expert advice

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are a popular accessory among smartphone users due to their combination of sound quality, convenience and affordable price. EMUI There are nuances, from the lack of reaction to the pairing button to problems with automatic reconnection. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of connecting, including hidden Honor settings, which will help stabilize the work of the headphones.

It's important to understand that the connection process can vary depending on the headphone model (e.g. Redmi AirDots, Xiaomi Buds, FlipBuds) and the firmware version of the phone. We've taken these features into account and put together universal solutions that work even for budget devices. If you encounter an error like "Device failed to connect" or headphones are constantly turned off, there's a section in the article to diagnose such problems.

1. Preparation of Xiaomi headphones for pairing

Before connecting, make sure Xiaomi headphones are searchable.Most models activate pairing mode automatically when first turned on, but if they have already been connected to another device, a reset will be required.

For models with a button:

• 🔋 Charge the headphones (the indicator should burn white or blue when turned on).
• 📱 Remove the headphones from the case (if it is) TWS-model – they should be activated automatically.
• 🔄 Press the button on the body (usually 5-10 seconds) until the indicator flashes red and white (pairing mode).

For touch-controlled models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro):

• 👆 Touch and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 3 seconds.
• 🎧 Wait for the sound signal “Pairing” and flashing indicators.

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If the indicator doesn’t blink, place the headphones back in the case for 10 seconds, then remove – this will reset the current state.

Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi AirDots 3 Pro) support fast connectivity via the Internet. NFC. To do this, it is enough to attach a case to the back of the Honor smartphone (if it has a chip in it). NFC) — There will be a notice of conjugation.

2. Step-by-step instruction: Connect via Bluetooth

Now, let's move on to the phone settings. In Honor, the pairing process is standard, but there are nuances for different versions of the shell.

For EMUI/MagicOS (Honor 30/50/70/90 series and newer):

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the Bluetooth switch (if it is turned off).
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones).
4. Click on the name and confirm the pairing (entry may be required). PIN-code - usually 0000 or 1234).

For older models (Honor) 8X/9X/10 Lite):

• 📲 Go to Settings. → Wireless networks → Bluetooth.
• 🔍 Click "Search for devices" and wait for the headphones to appear in the list.
• 🔗 Select them and confirm the connection.

Headphones appear in the list of connected devices |

Sound is played without delay |

The indicator on the headphones is lit with even light (does not flash)|

In the status bar of the phone appeared the icon Bluetooth-->

If the headphones don’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on).
• 📵 Remove old connections (in the list of conjugate devices, click on the gear next to the headphone name and select Forget the device»).
• 🔋 Check the charge of headphones - at a level below 10%, they may not appear.

3. Solving common problems

Even after successful pairing, Honor users sometimes encounter bugs. Let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them.

Special attention should be paid to the problem of automatic reconnection, if the headphones do not connect to the phone after being removed from the case:

1. Remove them from the list of associated devices.
2. Turn off Bluetooth on your phone for 30 seconds.
3. Turn on Bluetooth and repeat the pairing.

For Honor models on MagicOS 7.0+ (Like Honor. Magic5) Added the Bluetooth Lab section in the settings:

• 🎛️ Optimize the sound for specific headphones.
• 🔊 Enable the Low Lag mode for games.
• 📊 View connection statistics.

Redmi AirDots (any model) |

Xiaomi Buds (3/4 Pro)|

FlipBuds Pro|

Another model of Xiaomi|

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4. Sound optimization and additional settings

Once connected, you have to adjust the sound to your preferences, and Honor has built-in tools for this.

Equalizer setting:

1. Open the settings → Sound → Equator.
2. Select a preset (such as Bass or Bright) or create your profile.
3. Activate the option “Apply to Bluetooth”.

Including spatial sound (for supported models):

• 🎧 In Bluetooth settings, click on the gear next to the headphone name.
• 🔊 Select "Sound Effects» → «Spatial sound».
• 🎛️ Adjust the intensity of the effect.

For Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and later, the official Mi Earphones app is available (download AppGallery or APKMirror).

• 🎵 Set up a customized equalizer.
• 🔋 View the level of charge of each headphone.
• 🔄 Update the firmware of headphones.
• 🎤 Adjust the sensitivity of the microphone.

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The Mi Earphones app only works with Xiaomi's original headphones. It's not suitable for clones or fakes and can cause errors.

If you use headphones to play games or watch videos, turn on low latency:

1. In Bluetooth settings, select connected headphones.
2. Activate the Low Lag option (some Honor models call it Game Mode).

5. Connect to Multiple Devices (Multipoint)

Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds) 3T Pros support simultaneous connection to two devices (e.g. Honor and laptop) to activate this feature:

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (such as Honor).
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (as described in the first section).
3. Connect them to the second device without disconnecting from the first.

Limitations:

• ⚠️ The sound will only play on one device at a time.
• ⚠️ When you call Honor, the sound will automatically switch to your phone.
• ⚠️ Not all Xiaomi models support Multipoint (check the specs).

If the function is not working:

• Update the headphone firmware through Mi Earphones.
• Make sure both devices support Bluetooth 5.0+.
• Reset the headphone settings (press the button for 15 seconds).

6.How to reset Xiaomi headphones to factory settings

If the headphones are glitchy, not connected or are unstable, a complete reset will help.

For models with a button (Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless):

1. Put both earphones in the case.
2. Open the cover.
3. Press the button on the case (or on the headphones themselves) for 20-30 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.
4. Close the case and remove the headphones - they will be dropped.

For touch-controlled models (Xiaomi Buds 3/4 Pro):

1. Touch and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.
2. Wait for the sound signal "Reset" and flashing indicators.

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Once reset, the headphones will lose all the connections they've saved, and they'll have to be paired with all the devices again.

If the dumping didn't help:

• 🔌 Check the case for charge (plug in to charge for 30 minutes).
• 🔄 Try resetting the network settings on your phone (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting the network).
• 📱 Update Honor Phone to the latest version.

7.Compatibility: Which Xiaomi Models Work Best With Honor

Not all Xiaomi headphones work equally well with Honor, and we tested several models and ranked them for connection stability and sound quality:

For Honor phones on MagicOS, it is better to choose models with codec support AAC or, as they provide a more stable connection. Avoid headphones with proprietary codecs (for example, LHDC), If your Honor doesn't support them.

Before buying, check:

• 📋 Bluetooth version in the phone (in Settings) → The phone. → Status).
• 🎧 Supported codecs in headphone specifications.
• 🔄 Availability of firmware updates for headphones.

8. Alternative ways of connecting

If Bluetooth refuses to work, there are workarounds:

Connection through NFC (for supported models):

• 📱 Make sure that NFC enabled on Honor (Settings) → Wireless networks → NFC).
• 🔗 Apply the headphone case to the back of the phone (usually to the top of the phone).
• 🎧 Confirm the connection in the window that appears.

Use of Bluetooth adapter (for older Honor models):

If your Honor does not support modern codecs (for example, Honor) 7A), You can use an external Bluetooth transmitter (e.g. Baseus) B07), which is connected to a 3.5 mm connector, or USB-C.

Connection through third-party developers’ applications:

• 📱 Install Bluetooth Auto Connect from AppGallery.
• 🔄 Set up an automatic connection to the headphones when Bluetooth is turned on.
• 🎛️ Use the built-in equalizer to fine tune the sound.

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Third-party applications may require additional permissions (such as access to notifications) Be careful when installing from unverified sources.

FAQ: Frequent questions