How to connect Samsung wireless headphones to Xiaomi phone: full instructions with solutions to problems

Why Samsung Headphones May Not Connect to Xiaomi and How to Fix It

Samsung Galaxy Buds wireless headphones (including Buds models)+, Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live and Buds FE) The technology was developed primarily for the Samsung ecosystem, but technically supports the Bluetooth standard. 5.0+, This allows you to connect them to any smartphone – including Xiaomi devices (Redmi series, POCO, However, in practice, users face problems: headphones are not on the list of available devices, the sound is interrupted or the microphone is missing, the reasons lie in the differences in the implementation of Bluetooth stack, energy-saving algorithms. MIUI and the peculiarities of the protocol AAC/SBC.

In this article, we will discuss not only basic connectivity, but also unique MIUI settings that affect connection stability (for example, hidden mode High quality audio in Settings → Sound), as well as alternative methods of pairing through the Galaxy Wearable applications (yes, it works on Xiaomi!) and Samsung Members. A separate section is devoted to solving typical errors such as Connection failed or No sound in calls.

Preparation of Samsung headphones and Xiaomi phone

Before pairing, make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements:

• 🔋 Headphone charge: at least 30% (at low charge, Galaxy Buds may not be in search mode).
• 📱 Version. MIUI: 12.5 or later (older versions lack support) LE Audio).
• 🔄 Reset headphones: If they were previously connected to another device, perform a reset (press the touch panels for 10 seconds before flashing the red indicator).
• 🛠️ Firmware Update: Check the relevance of the headphone software through the Galaxy Wearable app (even on Xiaomi!).

On Xiaomi phone, turn off:

• 🔄 Energy saving mode (Settings) → Battery → Energy saving regime).
• 📡 Automatic switching Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Additionally).
• 🔇 Optimization MIUI for headphones (in Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Special access → Battery Optimization Add Galaxy Wearable to Exceptions).

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Standard Bluetooth connection

The basic pairing method works for most models:

1. Open the lid of the Galaxy Buds case (don't remove the headphones!) Press the touchpad on the case for 3 seconds until the indicator flashes white/blue (search mode).
2. On Xiaomi, go to Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module. Tap Add the device.
3. In the list, find the Galaxy Buds XXX (where XXX is the model) and select them. Confirm pairing on both devices.
4. After connecting, remove the headphones from the case - they will automatically connect to the phone.

If the headphones are not listed:

• 🔄 Reboot Xiaomi and re-search.
• 📱 Make sure that the phone is enabled Developer Mode and activated the Bluetooth Debugging option (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).
• 🎧 Check if the headphones are connected to another device (for example, a laptop or tablet).

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If the headphones are plugged in but the sound is interrupted, try Settings → Sound → Bluetooth Sound Quality to switch from AAC to SBC – this will lower quality but increase stability.

Connect with the Galaxy Wearable app (yes, it works!)

Samsung’s official Galaxy Wearable app can be installed on Xiaomi via Google Play or APKMirror, which gives you access to advanced settings:

• 🎛️ Customize touch gestures (e.g., double touch for playback/pause).
• 🔊 Adjustment of the equalizer (Presets Basa, Podcasts, Dynamic).
• 🔋 Charge control (displaying the battery level of each headphone separately).
• 🔄 Firmware update (critical for Galaxy) Buds2 Pro and newer).

Instructions for installation and setting:

1. Download Galaxy Wearable from Google Play (or APKMirror for regions where the app is blocked).
2. Launch the application and resolve all requests (Bluetooth, Notifications, Location).
3. Click Start and select your headphone model from the list.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (repairing via the phone’s Bluetooth menu may be required).

If the app does not find headphones:

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (For example, Redmi Note 10 Pro MIUI 13) Galaxy Wearable requires you to disconnect MIUI Optimization through ADB-Adb shell settings put global miui_optimization 0 Then restart the phone and reconnect.

Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even after successful pairing, errors can occur. Below is the table of solutions:

If the problem is not solved, try alternative methods of connection:

• 🔄 Developer Mode: Turn on Bluetooth Debugging and Absolute Volume Level.
• 📱 Network reset: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset network settings (removes all saved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices!).
• 🎧 Test on another device: connect the headphones to another phone to rule out hardware malfunction.

Optimize the sound and battery after connection

After successful pairing, it is recommended to configure:

• 🎵 Sound quality: c Settings → Sound. → Bluetooth Sound Quality Select: - AAC — For better quality (but possible breakages). - SBC — stability (lower quality). - LDAC — Galaxy Buds Pro 2 and Xiaomi with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2+.
• 🔋 Power consumption: Turn off Device Search in Bluetooth settings if you don’t use other gadgets.
• 🎧 Gestures: in Galaxy Wearable, set: - Double touch: playback/pause. - Triple touch: next track. - Hold: call voice assistant.

To extend working hours:

• 🔕 Turn off the active noise maker (ANC), If you don’t need it, it consumes up to 20% of the energy.
• 📴 Reduce the volume to 70% – this will reduce the load on the battery.
• 🔄 Use Monosound instead of stereo if you listen to podcasts (in Galaxy Wearable).

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Connection to multiple devices (multipoint)

Galaxy Buds (starting with Buds+) support multipoint, which is a simultaneous connection to two devices (e.g. Xiaomi and laptop), but on MIUI, this feature may not work as well.

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (e.g. Xiaomi).
2. Open Galaxy Wearable, go to Connect to Devices and activate Multipoint.
3. On a second device (like a laptop), search for Bluetooth devices and select Galaxy Buds.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the multipoint doesn't work:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📱 On Xiaomi, turn off Autoconnection for headphones in Bluetooth settings.
• 🎧 Reset the headphone settings (press the touch panels for 10 seconds).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14+ Multipoint may conflict with Quick Connection (C Settings) → Connections → Fast connection. Turn it off if the headphones are switching randomly between devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Samsung to Xiaomi

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For minimal audio delay in games, use the SBC codec and disable all background applications that consume Bluetooth (fitness bracelets, smartwatches).