Connecting Xiaomi wireless headphones to Honor phone: 3 working methods + error solving

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are some of the most popular accessories, thanks to their combination of price, sound quality and long work times. However, Honor smartphone owners often face problems when trying to connect them: devices can’t see each other, the connection is constantly breaking or the sound is interrupted, the reason lies in the peculiarities of Bluetooth protocols, branded chips and energy saving settings of both brands.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways of connecting, from standard pairing to the use of special applications, and also tell you how to fix typical errors. We will pay special attention to the models of Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds and Xiaomi FlipBuds, as they often cause questions from Honor users. If your headphones have already been paired with another device, do not worry: we separately described how to reset them before a new connection.

Why Xiaomi Headphones Can't Connect to Honor?

Compatibility issues between Xiaomi and Honor are not just a problem, but here are the key reasons:

• 🔄 Different Bluetooth versions: new Honor models (e.g. Honor 90 or other versions) Magic5) Bluetooth 5.3 support, and older Xiaomi headphones (such as AirDots Basic) run on Bluetooth 4.2.
• 🛡️ Branded codecs: Xiaomi uses proprietary codec LHDC for improved sound, and Honor by default may not support it, switching to standard SBC inferiorly.
• 🔋 Energy saving: Honor often activates aggressive optimization of background processes, which “sleeps down” Bluetooth communication.
• 📱 Profile conflict: If the headphones were previously connected to another device (especially on iOS), they may “forget” the settings for Android.

Fortunately, most of these problems are solved software-based, without having to bring the hardware to the service, and then we'll look at step-by-step instructions for different scenarios.

Method 1: Standard Bluetooth connection

This is a basic method that will work 80% of the time.Such as it will work for all Xiaomi and Honor, Released models after 2018.

1. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones: 🎧 For Xiaomi. AirDots/Redmi Buds: Press the button on the case (or touch panel on the headphones themselves) on the 5–7 seconds until the indicator flashes white/red. 🎧 For FlipBuds Pro: Open the cover and hold the button on the back until you hear the voice message "Pairing mode».
2. Turn Bluetooth on on Honor: 📱 Go to Settings. → Wireless networks → Bluetooth. 📱 Activate the slider and wait for the name of your headphones to appear on the list (for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones).

Confirm the conjugation

• 🔗 Click on the headphone name in the list. If necessary, confirm the connection on both devices.
• 🎵 After successfully connecting, check the sound – turn on music or video.

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If the headphones are connected, but the sound is only in one ear, try resetting them to the factory settings (see the section “Reset headphones”).

Method 2: Connect via Xiaomi Earphones

For models Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro, FlipBuds Pro and later, there is an official application Xiaomi Earphones (formerly Mi Earphones) It not only simplifies pairing, but also allows you to update the firmware, customize gestures and check the charge level.

However, there is a caveat: the app may not appear on Google Play for Honor devices due to regional restrictions.

• 📱 Download. APK-File from the official website of Xiaomi App Store (Utilities section).
• 🔓 Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Security.
• 🔄 After installation, open the application, click Add Device and follow the instructions on the screen.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Automatic update of the headphone firmware (critical for stable work with Honor).
• ✅ Ability to enable Low Latency mode for games and videos.
• ✅ Check the charge level of each headphone separately.

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Xiaomi Earphones is a must for models with ANC (active noise cancellation) – without it, the feature may not work on Honor.

Method 3: Manually add the device (if the headphones are not displayed)

If your Xiaomi headphones don’t appear in the list of available devices, try adding them manually through the phone. MAC-This method works for older models or after resetting.

Instructions:

1. Find out. MAC-headphone: 📄 To do this, connect them to another device (like a laptop) and look at the address in Bluetooth properties. 🔍 Or find it on a sticker under the cover of the cover (format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX).

Add the device manually to Honor

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Wireless networks → Bluetooth → Add the device → Manually.
• 🔧 Enter. MAC-address and confirm connection.
• 🔄 FlipBuds Pro: Open the case and hold the button on the back for 10 seconds. Wait for the voice message "Reset successful».

Attention! After resetting, all headphone settings (including those associated with Xiaomi) will be deleted, and if you have enabled Find My Device, you will have to reset it, too.

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If the headphones still don’t connect after reset, try rebooting your Honor smartphone – sometimes it helps to reset the Bluetooth module cache.

Solving Sound Problems After Connecting

Even if the headphones are successfully connected, there may be problems:

• 🔊 Sound interrupted: Turn off Bluetooth Energy Saving in Settings → Battery → Optimize your energy. Switch the codec to AAC (See “Method 1»).
• 🎵 The sound is only in one ear: Check if the second earphone is contaminated (clean with a soft brush.
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge: Turn off ANC (Active noise cancellation) if you don't use it. Update your headphone firmware through the Xiaomi Earphones app. If the problem persists, check for Bluetooth version compatibility: Honor Model Bluetooth Version Compatible Headphones Xiaomi Honor 50/60/70 5.2 All models, including AirDots 3 Pro Honor Magic4/5 5.3 All models, but problems with old AirDots Basic Honor are possible 8X/9X 4.2 AirDots and Redmi Buds are not available. ANC ⚠️ If your Honor works for Magic UI 7.0 And newer, and headphones on Bluetooth. 5.0+, But the sound is still interrupted, try to disable the dual connection feature (if it's active), which may conflict with Xiaomi protocols. Update of headphone firmware for better compatibility Manufacturers regularly release firmware updates for wireless headphones that fix compatibility errors. For Xiaomi, this is especially important when connecting to devices from other brands, such as Honor: 📱 Install the Xiaomi Earphones app (see "Method 2" section»). 🔄 Connect the headphones to the smartphone. 🔧 Go to the Firmware Update section (usually automatically if a new version is available). 📥 Click Download and Install and wait until completion (don't turn off the headphones!) Latest firmware version for popular models (June 2026): AirDots 3 Pro: V12.7.6.0 (Fixes problems with Bluetooth 5.3.Redmi Buds 4 Pro: V10.5.8.0 (Improves stability in Magic UI). FlipBuds Pro: V14.2.1.0 (add-on LC3 codec). ⚠️ Attention! Don't interrupt the firmware update process, it can cause the headphones to break. If the headphone battery is below 50%, charge them before upgrading. FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to Honor Can you connect Xiaomi headphones to Honor through NFC? No, Xiaomi headphones do not support pairing on NFC. This feature is only available for some Honor models (such as Magic). V2) When connected to other devices Huawei/Honor. Why is it latent when you connect? That's a common problem with codec. SBC. Try to manually select AAC Or aptX Low Latency in Bluetooth settings. Also check if power saving mode is activated for an app that plays audio (like YouTube or Spotify). Technically, yes, but only if the headphones support multipoint (simultaneous connection to two devices), among Xiaomi models, this feature is possessed by FlipBuds Pro and AirDots. 3 Pro. However, the stability of work with Honor and iPhone at the same time is not guaranteed due to different protocols.What to do if Honor does not see the headphones after the Magic update UI? After major updates (such as Magic) UI 6.0 by 7.0) can be lost Bluetooth cache.Solution: Go to Settings → Annexes → Show system-based → Bluetooth, press Warehouse. → Clear the cache. Reboot your phone and try to connect again. How to check the charge level of Xiaomi headphones on Honor? There are three ways: through the Xiaomi Earphones app (showing the charge of each headphone and case); through the widget Devices on the home screen (if Honor on Magic). UI 5.0+). By sound signal: when connected, the voice assistant reports the level of charge (does not work on all models).