How to connect Xiaomi wireless headphones to your computer: instructions for all models

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are among the most popular accessories, thanks to a combination of price, sound quality and convenience. However, many users have difficulty connecting them to a personal computer. Unlike smartphones, where pairing is usually intuitive, Windows or macOS PCs can run into nuances ranging from lack of sound to driver issues.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of connecting – from standard Bluetooth pairing to using adapters for models with proprietary chips (for example, Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 or Redmi Buds 4 Pro). 0x8007001F Windows) and what to do if the computer "can't see" the headphones (AAC, SBC, aptX) for better reproduction.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for connection

Before pairing with a PC, you need to put your headphones in search mode. Xiaomi models may have different processes, depending on the generation and type of control (touch or button).

• 🔋 Charge your headphones to at least 30%.Discharged devices may not appear in the list of available Bluetooth devices.
• 🎧 Remove the headphones from the case (if it is) TWS-Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds) 3T Pro) automatically activate when removed.
• 🔄 Activate pairing mode: For button models: hold the power button for 5-10 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white (or blue). For touch: touch and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 3-5 seconds.
• 📱 Disconnect your headphones from other devices (smartphone, tablet) to avoid conflicts when connecting.

If the headphones don't flash, try resetting them to factory settings.

1. Place the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Hold the button on the case (if any) or touchpad on both headphones for 15-20 seconds.
3. Wait until the indicator flashes red (reset is performed).

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If the Xiaomi Air 2 SE or Redmi Buds 3 headphones don’t respond to taps, plug them into charging for 10 minutes — sometimes it wakes up the device.

2 Connect to Windows 10 and 11 via Bluetooth

Modern versions of Windows support most Xiaomi Bluetooth headphones, but stable operation may require driver updates or manual tuning.

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC: Press Win + A to open Notification Center, and activate Bluetooth. Or go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Add a new device: Click "Add Bluetooth or other device" → "Bluetooth." In the list, find your headphones (the name will contain Mi, Redmi or Xiaomi). Select them and wait for pairing to complete.
3. Adjust the sound: After you connect, open Control Panel → Sound. Make sure the headphones are selected as the default playback device.

If the headphones are connected, but there is no sound, check:

• 🔊 Volume on headphones and Windows (sometimes they are adjusted separately).
• 🎛️ The correct codec is selected in the sound settings (for example, AAC instead SBC better quality).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones or reboot the Bluetooth module of the PC (via Device Manager).

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3. Solving Connection Problems in Windows

Users often encounter three types of errors:

1. The device is not found – the computer does not see the headphones in the list of available.
2. Connection error (code 0x8007001F, 0x8007048F) – the Bluetooth driver is not working correctly.
3. The sound is interrupted or absent – a problem with the codec or power settings.

Let's take a look at the solutions for each:

3.1 Computer can't see headphones

• ⚡ Update the Bluetooth driver: Open Device Manager (Win) + X → Device Manager. Locate the “Bluetooth” section, right-click on the adapter and select “Update driver.” Select “Automatic search” or download the driver from the laptop/motherboard manufacturer’s website.

Restart the Bluetooth service

net stop bthserv


net start bthserv

(Execute on the command line on behalf of the administrator).

Check compatibility.

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Errors 0x8007001F or 0x8007048F

These codes indicate driver problems or device conflicts.

1. Remove the current Bluetooth driver: In Device Manager, right-click on the adapter → “Delete the device.” tick “Delete the driver programs for this device” (if available).

Restart your PC – Windows will install the driver automatically.

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3.3. the sound is interrupted or absent

For Xiaomi models that support aptX codecs (such as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2), Windows 10/11 can use SBC by default, leading to delays and poor quality.

1. Open the control panel. → Sound.
2. Select headphones → “Properties” → tab “Additional”.
3. In the Default Format section, select 16 bits, 44100 Hz (CD quality) or aptX (if available).

⚠️ Note: If after connecting Xiaomi headphones in Windows, a message appears “The device is connected without sound”, check if the Microsoft Bluetooth driver is installed in the system A2DP Replace him with Qualcomm. A2DP Intel Wireless Bluetooth (download from the manufacturer's website).

4. Connect to macOS (MacBook, iMac)

On Apple computers, pairing is easier, but there are nuances with codec support.

1. Open "System settings» → «Bluetooth».
2. Make sure Bluetooth is on and click “Connect” next to Xiaomi headphones.
3. Confirm the conjugation (if necessary).

If the sound is absent or interrupted:

• 🔊 Check if the headphones are selected as the output device in the "System settings" → Sound».
• 🎛️ Open the audio. MIDI-configuration” (in the Programs) → Utilities) and set the sample rate of 44.1 kHz.
• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module: sudo pkill bluetoothd (execute in the Terminal).

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi headphones with Qualcomm chips QCC3040 (For example, Mi Air 2 Pro may not support the aptX codec on macOS due to Apple's limitations. AAC, what can be.

5. Connect via USB-Bluetooth adapter (if the built-in module does not work)

If your PC is not equipped with Bluetooth or the adapter is outdated (version 4.0 and below), use an external one. USB-Adapter: Recommended models for Xiaomi headphones:

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the adapter to USB-port.
2. Install drivers (usually not required for Windows 10/11, but for Linux, bluez may be required).
3. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones and connect them through the Settings → Bluetooth.

If the adapter is not defined:

• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 3.0).
• 🔄 Disable other Bluetooth devices that may interfere.
• 📥 Download the driver from the adapter manufacturer's website.

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USB-Bluetooth adapters version 5.0 and higher provide stable connection and support for aptX/LDAC codecs, which is critical for Xiaomi premium headphones (for example, FlipBuds Pro).

6.Tune the sound for better quality

Even after a successful connection, the sound can be worse than on a smartphone, because it's due to the settings of the codecs and the drivers.

6.1. Selection of codec in Windows

By default, Windows uses SBC, the most versatile codec, but not the best.

1. Open the control panel. → Sound.
2. Select headphones → “Properties” → tab “Additional”.
3. In the Default Format section, try: 44100 Hz, 16 bits (CD quality) for music. 48000 Hz, 24 bits (studio quality) - if the adapter supports.

Improvement of sound through uniform distribution (EQ)

Use a built-in or third-party equalizer:

• 🎛️ Built-in EQ Windows: Open the “Properties” of the headphones → Activate Equalizer and select a preset (e.g. Rock or Bass»).

Third-party programmes

• Equalizer APO + Peace GUI is a free solution with flexible settings.
• FxSound is a simple equalizer with presets.

Reduced sound delay (for games and videos)

If the sound is behind the video, try:

• 🎮 In the headphone settings, turn off “Audio Improvements” (the “Improving” tab»).
• 📺 In the player (e.g, VLC or YouTube) manually sync the sound (the option “Audio Delay»).
• 🔄 Use the aptX Low Latency codec (if the adapter supports it).