Connecting Galaxy Buds to Xiaomi Phone: Full Instruction with Problem Solutions

Samsung Galaxy Buds are some of the most popular wireless headsets on the market, but their owners often have difficulty connecting them to smartphones from other brands, especially Xiaomi. 5.0+, firmware MIUI They can create nuances, from the absence of sound in one earbud to sudden breaks in the connection. In this article, we will discuss not only the basic pairing, but also the hidden settings. MIUI, This will help to stabilize the work of Galaxy Buds on Redmi, POCO Xiaomi 13/14.

It’s important to understand that Samsung is optimizing its headphones primarily for the Galaxy ecosystem, so on Xiaomi, some features (such as an automatic pause when removing the headphone) may not work properly. We tested the instructions on Galaxy models Buds2 Pro, Buds Live and Buds FE cellphone-wise MIUI 14/15 — all steps are relevant 2026 year-end.

1. Preparation of headphones and phone before connection

Before pairing, make sure both devices are ready to connect. Galaxy Buds headphones should be at least 30% charged - with low battery levels, they may not appear in the list of available devices. On Xiaomi phone, check:

• 🔋 Battery Charge – If the level is below 15%, turn on the power saving mode (Settings) → Battery → Savings regime).
• 📶 Bluetooth – must be enabled and visible for other devices (Settings) → Bluetooth → Visibility).
• 🔄 Updates MIUI — Outdated firmware can cause conflicts with Galaxy Buds (check in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).

If you have previously connected your Galaxy Buds to another device (such as a tablet or laptop), reset their settings.

1. Place the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the touchpads on both headphones for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red.
3. After resetting, the indicator will become purple - this is a signal of readiness for a new pairing.

2.Galaxy Buds Step-by-Step Connection to Xiaomi

The pairing process takes no more than a minute, but requires a precise follow-up of the instructions, and let’s consider two ways: standard (via the Bluetooth menu) and alternative (via the Galaxy Wearable app, if installed).

Method 1: Standard Bluetooth connection

This method works on all Xiaomi models without additional applications:

1. Open the lid of the Galaxy Buds case - the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode (the indicator flashes white / purple).
2. On Xiaomi phone go to Settings → Bluetooth.
3. In the list of available devices, find the Galaxy Buds [model] and tap it.
4. Confirm pairing on both devices (on headphones you may need to press the touch panel).

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

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on the module in the notification curtain).
• 📱 Restart headphones: Close/open the case cover or hold the touch panels for 5 seconds.
• 🚫 Remove old connections: in Settings → Bluetooth press on ⚙️ Next to Galaxy Buds and select “Forget the device».

Method 2: Connect via Galaxy Wearable (for advanced features)

The Galaxy Wearable app allows you to customize gestures, equalizers, and update your headphone firmware, but it may not work smoothly on Xiaomi.

1. Download. APK-The latest version file from the official Samsung website or a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Special Rights → Installation of unknown applications.
3. Install the app and open it. Follow the instructions on the pairing screen.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14/15 Galaxy Wearable may not see headphones due to background limitations. Add the app to the AutoStart list before connecting (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Galaxy Wearable → Auto-start).

3. adjusting the sound and microphone for optimal performance

After successfully connecting Galaxy Buds to Xiaomi, additional audio tuning may be required. MIUI codec SBC, It's a stable, but not the best connection:

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Tap on. ⚙️ near the Galaxy Buds.
3. Select “Sound Quality” or “Bluetooth Codec” (on some Xiaomi models, this item is hidden – see spoiler below).
4. Try changing the codec to AAC (Best for music or aptX (if supported).

To set up the microphone (relevant for WhatsApp or Discord calls):

• 🎤 In the call app (like Google Meet), select Galaxy Buds as your I/O device.
• 🔊 B Settings → Sound. → Call quality enable the Voice Improvement option (if available).

4. Solving common connection problems

Even after successful pairing, Xiaomi users may face typical problems, with the most common ones and ways to fix them:

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

Reasons:

• 🔊 The phone has another source of sound selected (e.g., a speaker or other Bluetooth device).
• 🔋 Headphones are discharged (even if the indicator is green, the battery could sit down during the connection process).
• 🔄 Conflict with other connected devices (e.g. smartwatches).

Decision:

1. Go to the notification curtain and make sure that the Galaxy Buds is selected as the output device.
2. Place the headphones in the case for 10 seconds, then pull out and wait 30 seconds.
3. Disable other Bluetooth devices in Settings → Bluetooth.

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or distorted

This is a problem for MIUI Because of aggressive energy optimization, to fix it:

• 📵 Turn off battery saving mode for Galaxy Buds: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Find Galaxy Wearable (if installed) → No restrictions.
• 📶 Switch to codec. SBC (less high quality but stable).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes resetting the Bluetooth module helps.

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If the sound is interrupted only in a particular app (like YouTube or Spotify), clear its cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Title of the annex] → Clear the cache.

Problem 3: The microphone is not working during calls

On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14+ A bug may trigger in which the Galaxy Buds microphone shuts down after the first call. MIUI. Decisions:

• 📞 Before the call, switch the input device manually: during the call, tap the speaker icon and select Galaxy Buds.
• 🔧 Turn off “Voice Improvement” in Settings → Sound. → Quality of calls.
• 📱 Update the headphone firmware through Galaxy Wearable (if the app is installed).

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The microphone stopped working at all, reset the network settings: → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth, which will remove all the stored devices, but solve the problem 90% of the time.

5. Optimizing the Galaxy Buds on Xiaomi: hidden settings MIUI

MIUI It has a number of hidden features that can improve compatibility with Galaxy Buds.

Settings 1: Priority of Bluetooth codec

To forcefully use AAC (Better for music or aptX (better for video):

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Bluetooth Codec and select the option you want.

Setting 2: Disabling Automatic Device Switching

MIUI It can spontaneously switch the sound from the Galaxy Buds to the speaker of the phone to fix it:

1. Go to Settings. → Connected devices → Galaxy Buds → Settings of the device.
2. Turn off the option of "Automatic Sound Switching".
3. B Settings → Sound. → Media Install Galaxy Buds as Default Device.

Setting 3: Increased connection stability

If Galaxy Buds are permanently disabled:

• 📡 B Settings → Bluetooth disable Adaptive Bluetooth (this is an experimental feature) MIUI, malfunctioning).
• 🔋 B Settings → Battery → Select “High Performance” mode (this will prevent Bluetooth from turning off in the background).

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On Xiaomi phones with a Snapdragon processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), Bluetooth stability is higher than on models with MediaTek (Redmi Note 12).

6.Alternative apps to manage Galaxy Buds on Xiaomi

Since the official Galaxy Wearable app is unstable, consider alternatives for gesture, equalizer and battery management:

For installation of SoundAssistant (designed for Samsung but running on the MIUI):

1. Download. APK with APKMirror (version 3.1.00.18 and above).
2. Set and provide all the requested permissions.
3. In the application settings, turn on “Separate Volume Control”.

⚠️ Warning: SoundAssistant App May Conflict with System Equalizer MIUI. If the sound starts to distort, turn off the built-in equalizer in Settings. → Sound. → equalizer.

7. Galaxy Buds firmware update without Samsung phone

The Galaxy Buds firmware affects stability, sound quality and battery life, and can only be officially updated via the Galaxy Wearable on a Samsung phone, but there is a workaround for Xiaomi owners:

Method 1: Through Samsung Knox emulator

This method requires root rights or the use of a PC:

1. Install the Island app (to create an isolated environment) or Shelter on Xiaomi.
2. In an isolated profile, install Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Members.
3. Connect Galaxy Buds in an isolated profile and check for updates.

Method 2: Through third-party utilities (for power users)

Use the Buds Manager utility (required) ADB):

adb shell am start -n com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager/.MainActivity

After that:

• Connect Galaxy Buds to your phone.
• Launch the Galaxy Wearable through ADB-team.
• If an update is available, follow the instructions on the screen.

8.Comparison of Galaxy Buds with Xiaomi headphones: which is better for the ecosystem MIUI?

If you use a Xiaomi phone, should you buy a Galaxy Buds or should you choose headphones of the same brand?

The bottom line: Galaxy Buds win in pure sound and design, but Xiaomi requires additional tweaks. Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro or Redmi Buds 5 Pro will work out of the box without problems, but inferior in detail sound. If you are willing to spend time on optimization — Galaxy Buds worth it. Otherwise, it is better to choose headphones of the same brand as the phone.

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For Xiaomi owners who want maximum compatibility without settings, the best choice is Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro. LDAC They have native integration with MIUI, including a fast pair and automatic switching of devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Galaxy Buds to Xiaomi