How to connect Xiaomi wireless headphones to a Windows 10 computer: full instruction

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are a popular accessory for music lovers and gamers, but connecting them to Windows 10 computers sometimes raises questions. Unlike smartphones, where you just need to activate Bluetooth and select a device, on a PC the process can be complicated by the absence of drivers, hardware conflicts or features of communication protocols. This article will help you understand all the nuances from basic synchronization to solving rare errors.

We will not only consider the standard way of connecting through the settings. → Devices, but also alternative methods for cases where the headphones Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless or other models refuse to be determined by the system. We'll focus on the post-connection audio settings, which are a lot of users who experience microphone problems, audio delays, or poor playback. If you've tried to connect devices but failed, you'll find unique solutions for Qualcomm chip models. QCC30xx, Which often conflict with Windows drivers.

Preparation for connection: compatibility and equipment check

Before you start syncing, make sure your computer and Xiaomi headphones meet the minimum requirements.

• 🖥️ Bluetooth Adapter: Must support version 4.0 or higher (for models with aptX - 5.0.
• 🎧 Headphone charge: battery level not lower than 30% (at low charge, the device may not enter the pairing mode).
• 🔄 Pair mode: Headphones must be in search mode (usually activated by a long press on the touchpad).
• 🚫 Conflicting devices: Disable other wireless gadgets (mouse, keyboards) that may interfere with the connection.

Pay special attention to Bluetooth drivers, and 60 percent of the time, the connection problems are due to outdated or damaged drivers, to check whether they are up to date:

1. Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
2. Open the Bluetooth branch.
3. Right button on the adapter → Properties → Driver.
4. Check the version and release date. If the driver is older than 2022, update it.

If your Bluetooth adapter is built into the motherboard, download drivers from the manufacturer’s website (for example, for Intel AX200 or Qualcomm QCA61x4A). For discrete adapters (for example, TP-Link UB500), use the official software from the vendors website.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi True Wireless 2 headphones with aptX Adaptive protocol may not connect to adapters on Realtek chips older than 2021.

Standard way to connect via “Windows Options”

The most reliable method of synchronization is to use the built-in connection wizard.

1. Activate pairing mode on headphones: For Redmi AirDots: hold the touchpad on both headphones for 5 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white. For Mi True Wireless: press and hold the button on the case case case for 3 seconds.

Start → Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices

Bluetooth

Add Bluetooth or other device

Bluetooth

Mi

Redmi

Confirm the pairing if necessary.

Once connected successfully, the headphones will appear on the audio list to check this out.

• Click right on the speaker icon in tray → Open sound parameters.
• In the Withdrawal section, select your Xiaomi headphones.

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

• 🔄 Reboot the headphones (put in the case for 10 seconds, then pull out).
• 🖥️ Reboot Bluetooth: net stop bthserv net start bthserv
• 🔍 Remove the device from the list of conjugates (if previously connected) and repeat the process.

Alternative methods of connection

If the standard method didn’t work, use one of the alternative methods, which is especially useful for older versions of Windows 10 (up to 20H2) or for driver conflicts.

Method 1: Through Devices and Printers (for older versions of Windows)

1. Open the Control Panel → Equipment and Sound → Devices and Printers.
2. Click Add the device in the top menu.
3. Select your headphones from the list.
4. Follow the instructions of the installation master.

Method 2: Use Bluetooth Command Line Tools (for power users)

This method requires a command line and is suitable for diagnosing problems. btshell allows you to manually initialize the connection:

1. Download Bluetooth Command Line Tools.
2. Run Command Prompt on behalf of the administrator.
3. Enter commands: btshell discover pair [MAC-headphone] (MAC-address can be found in the instructions for headphones or through the Mi Home app on your smartphone).

If the headphones are defined but not connected, try resetting their settings:

• For Redmi AirDots 3 Pro: Press the Touch Bar 15 times in a row.
• For Mi True Wireless 2: hold the button on the case for 20 seconds.

Adjusting the sound after connecting

Even after successful pairing, you can have problems with sound, low quality, latency, or no sound in the microphone. Let's look at the basic settings.

Choosing the Right Sound Profile

Windows 10 automatically selects a Hands-Free (HSP) profile for the microphone, which degrades the sound quality. To switch to A2DP (for music):

1. Open the settings → System → Sound.
2. In the section "Output" select your headphones.
3. Click Device Properties → scroll down and select Stereo (not Hands-Free).

Removing sound delay (lag)

Sound lag (latency) is a common problem when watching videos.

• 🎵 Use the aptX Low Latency protocol (if supported by headphones and adapter).
• 🔊 Turn off the sound effects: Control panel → Sound. → Properties → Improvements → Select Turn off all sound effects.
• 🖥️ Reduce the audio buffer in the driver settings (for Realtek Audio Console or Dolby Access).

For Xiaomi models with LC3 support (such as Mi True Wireless 3), the delay is minimal, but a Bluetooth 5.2+ adapter is required.

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If Xiaomi earphones are missing sound in one ear, try resetting them to factory settings and reconnecting. For models with TrueWireless Stereo (TWS), it also helps to update the firmware through the Mi Home app on your smartphone.

Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, errors can occur, and let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Headphones are connected, but there is no sound

Causes and solutions:

• 🔇 No playback profile selected: c Parameters → System system → Sound Select Headphones as Default Device.
• 🔊 Disabled sound in headphones: check the physical button on the case or touch panel.
• 🖥️ Audio Driver Conflict: Update sound card drivers (e.g. Realtek Audio or Realtek Audio) NVIDIA High Definition Audio).

Problem 2: The microphone is not working.

For models with microphone support (Mi True Wireless 2, Redmi Buds 3 Pro):

1. Open the settings → System → Sound → Properties of the device.
2. In the Enter section, select headphones as the default device.
3. Check the microphone volume level in the Control Panel → Sound → Record.

Issue 3: Persistent communication breakdowns

If the headphones are turned off after a few minutes:

• 📶 Reduce the distance between the headphones and the adapter (maximum 10 meters without obstacles).
• 🔋 Check the battery charge (at a level below 20%, breaks are possible).
• 🔄 Turn off power savings for Bluetooth adapter: Open Device Manager → Bluetooth, right-hand button on the adapter → Properties → Power control, uncheck the box to Allow this device to be turned off to save energy.
• Turn off in-app audio processing (e.g., Discord Noise Reduction) as it may conflict with the AAC codec.
• If the microphone is not working, switch the headphone profile to Hands-Free (in Settings → System → Sound).

To improve the quality of the microphone in Mi True Wireless 2:

• Use Game Mode (activated by triple touching the touchpad).
• Reduce the distance to the mouth (microphones in Xiaomi headphones have a narrow focus).

FAQ: Frequent questions