The compatibility of Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro wireless headphones with Xiaomi phones is often questioned. Despite the fact that both brands use the Bluetooth 5.2 standard, firmware features and proprietary features can create nuances when pairing. This article will help you understand how to properly connect headphones to Redmi smartphones, POCO or Xiaomi flagships, avoid typical errors and customize the sound for maximum comfort.
It’s important to understand that the Galaxy Buds Pro is optimized for the Samsung ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean they won’t work with other devices.The key is to do the pairing process correctly and take into account limitations. For example, 360 Audio or automatic switching between devices may not be available on Xiaomi, but the basic features (sound, microphone, touch control) work steadily.
In this instruction, we will consider:
- 🔹 Step-by-step connection via Bluetooth Settings and Galaxy Wearable app
- 🔹 Solving communication cliffs and poor sound quality problems
- 🔹 Optimize settings for better compatibility with MIUI
- 🔹 Comparison of work on different Xiaomi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra)
1. Preparation of headphones and telephone for pairing
Before connecting, make sure both devices are ready to interact. For the Galaxy Buds Pro, this means:
- 🔋 Charging headphones at least 30% (the indicator on the case should burn green or yellow).
- 📦 Removing headphones from the case - they must automatically turn on.
- 🔄 Reset (if the headphones were previously connected to another device). To do this, press the touch panels on both headphones for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red.
From Xiaomi's side, check out:
- 📱 Version MIUI (Up-to-date firmware reduces the risk of errors. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.
- 🔄 Bluetooth enabled (the icon in the notification panel or Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth).
- 🚫 Lack of active connections to other headphones or speakers (they may interfere with the search for new devices).
⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi is working on MIUI 12.5 or older, you may need to disable the dual audio feature in Bluetooth settings.It sometimes conflicts with the Galaxy Buds Pro, causing audio delays.
Charge Galaxy Buds Pro up to 30%+
Reset your headphones (if necessary)
Update MIUI to the latest version
Disable other Bluetooth devices
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2.How to connect Galaxy Buds Pro to Xiaomi
There are two main methods of pairing: via the standard Bluetooth menu and using the official Galaxy Wearable app. The first is suitable for basic connectivity, the second is for advanced features (for example, setting up gestures or checking the charge level).
Method 1: Standard Bluetooth connection
- Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth on Xiaomi.
- Activate the Bluetooth slider (if it is turned off).
- Place the Galaxy Buds Pro next to your phone and open the case cover.The headphones should automatically go into search mode (the indicator flashes blue).
- In the list of available devices, search for Galaxy Buds Pro (XXX) (where XXX is a unique identifier) and tap it.
- Confirm the pairing on the phone. The headphones will sound, and the indicator will turn green.
Method 2: Connecting with Galaxy Wearable
This method requires you to download the Galaxy Wearable app from Google Play (it is officially supported by Xiaomi), and the advantage of this method is access to additional settings:
- Install Galaxy Wearable and open it.
- Click Start and select Headphones → Galaxy Buds Pro.
- Follow the instructions on the screen. The application will suggest connecting via Bluetooth and installing additional plugins (for example, for uniform sound).
- After the connection, the application will be available: 🎧 Customization of touch gestures (single/double touch). 🔊 Equalizer adjustment and inclusion ANC (noise-canceling). 📊 Viewing the level of charge of headphones and case.
| Function | Standard connection | Through the Galaxy Wearable |
|---|---|---|
| Basic sound | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes. |
| Customization of gestures | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. |
| ANC and Transparency mode | ✅ Yes (but without fine-tuning) | ✅ Yes (with level adjustment) |
| Firmware update | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. |
| Charge check | ❌ No (only in Bluetooth status) | ✅ Yes (detailed information) |
⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The Galaxy Wearable app may not recognize headphones due to an outdated version of Bluetooth (4.2). In this case, use only a standard connection.
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3. Solving Connection Problems
Even if you do the instructions right, you can get errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.
Problem 1: Phone doesn't see Galaxy Buds Pro
If the headphones are not displayed in the list of available devices:
- 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on Xiaomi: Turn it off and turn it on again.
- 📱 Reboot your phone (sometimes helps when crashes) MIUI).
- 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones – at a level below 10%, they may not be in search mode.
- 🚫 Make sure the headphones are not connected to another device (e.g. a laptop).
Problem 2: Connection is cut or the sound is interrupted
This problem is more common on Xiaomi's budget models (such as the Redmi 8 or POCO C3) due to the weak Bluetooth module.
- 📶 Reduce the distance between the phone and headphones (optimally, up to 1 meter).
- 🔄 In Bluetooth settings, turn off Absolute Volume (may cause conflicts).
- 🎵 Check Bluetooth codecs: Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Settings (⚙️ Select the sound quality and try to change the codec from the Galaxy Buds Pro. SBC on AAC (vice versa).
Galaxy Wearable
Why is the sound in the Galaxy Buds Pro on Xiaomi worse than on Samsung?
Problem 3: The microphone is not working during calls
If the interviewer does not hear you:
- 🎤 Check that the Galaxy Buds Pro microphone is selected in the call settings (not the phone speaker).
- 🔄 Reconnect the headphones.
- 📱 In some versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 13) there is a bug with audio routing Solution: When you call, tap the Speaker icon in the call interface. Select the Galaxy Buds Pro manually.
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If your headphones stopped working properly after the MIUI update, try removing them from the list of associated devices and reconnecting them. This resets the Bluetooth connection cache.
4. Sound and control optimization
Once connected successfully, you can improve sound quality and adjust control.
Equalizer setting
The Galaxy Wearable app has 5 preset sound profiles:
- 🎵 Normal – Balanced sound.
- 🎸 Basses – reinforced low frequencies (suitable for hip-hop or electronic music).
- 🎻 Classics – focus on medium and high frequencies.
- 🎤 Voice – Optimized for podcasts and audiobooks.
- 🎧 Custom – manual adjustment of equalizer bands.
For Xiaomi, we recommend starting with the Bass profile, as standard MIUI settings often mute low frequencies.
Sensory management
The headphones support the following gestures (configurable in Galaxy Wearable):
- 👆 One touch - playback/pause.
- 👆👆 Double tap is the next track (default) and can be reassigned to call the voice assistant or turn on. ANC.
- 👆👆👆 Triple touch - previous track.
- 👆 Touch and Retain – Switching between Noise Reduction Modes (ANC/Transparency/Off.).
On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+, the touch and hold gesture can conflict with system functions (like calling Google Assistant). To avoid this, turn off gestures in Settings settings → Additional → Special Features → Gestures.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
Galaxy Buds Pro supports two levels of ANC:
- High – maximum noise suppression (suitable for airplanes or noisy streets).
- Low – moderate suppression (for office or transportation).