Connecting Redmi Airdots headphones to Xiaomi phone: full instruction with error solutions

Why Redmi Airdots Aren’t Connecting to Xiaomi and How to Fix It

Redmi Airdots wireless headphones (including Airdots Basic, Airdots S and Airdots 3) have become some of the most popular accessories for Xiaomi smartphones due to the combination of price, sound quality and convenience. However, even with devices of the same brand, the pairing process sometimes causes difficulties. In this article, we will analyze not only the standard connection procedure, but also common errors that prevent headphones from working correctly with Redmi, POCO or Mi phones.

Redmi Airdots uses Bluetooth 5.0 protocol with support for AAC and SBC codecs. This provides stable connection, but requires the right setup on the phone. If your headphones were previously paired with another device, they can "forget" the previous connection, which will lead to failures, and problems often arise due to outdated MIUI firmware or conflicts with other Bluetooth devices.

Unlike Apple AirPods, which automatically sync with the Apple ecosystem, Redmi Airdots require manual adjustment, but don't worry: it takes only 2-3 minutes to follow our instructions, and if something goes wrong, there's a section in the article that addresses 90% of the common bugs.

Preparation of headphones and phone for pairing

Before connecting, make sure both devices are ready to pair. Redmi Airdots must be charged (the indicator on the case charger is lit white or red), and on the Xiaomi phone Bluetooth is turned on and power saving mode for wireless devices is turned off.

Here's what you need to do in advance:

• 🔋 Charge the case of headphones by at least 30% (at low charge, the indicator flashes red, and pairing can be interrupted).
• 📱 Update the firmware MIUI on your phone to the latest version (check in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔄 Remove Redmi Airdots from the list of associated devices, if they are already there (instruction below).
• 🚫 Disable other Bluetooth devices (fitness bracelets, speakers, smart watches) to avoid conflicts.

Important: If the headphones were previously connected to an iOS device (iPhone/iPad), they must be reset to factory settings - otherwise they may not be determined on Android. To do this, press the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.

Charge the case with headphones|Update MIUI phone-on|Remove old Airdots connections|Disable other Bluetooth devices|Reset your headphones if you were connected to iOS-->

Step-by-step: how to connect Redmi Airdots to Xiaomi

Follow this algorithm to make sure that pairing is error-free. The instruction is universal for all Redmi Airdots models (including Airdots 3 Pro) and Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO phones on MIUI 12-14.

1. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones:

• 🎧 Take both headphones out of the case - they will automatically turn on.
• 🔘 Press the button on the back of the case for 3-5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white (this means that the headphones are ready to connect).

2. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and find the headphones:

• 📲 Go to Settings. → Bluetooth (or swipe down the notification bar and hold the Bluetooth icon).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, find Redmi Airdots_R (for right earphone) or Redmi Airdots_L (For left. Press the name.
• ✅ Confirm pairing if a request appears (some Xiaomi models may require input) PIN-code - by default 0000).

3. Check the operability:

• 🎵 Run music or video – the sound should be played in both headphones synchronously.
• 🔊 If the sound is only in one headphone, take both out of the case and wait for the automatic reconnection (or reboot Bluetooth on your phone).

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If the headphones are not defined, try connecting them alternately: first right (Redmi). Airdots_R), And then left. Some of the firmware. MIUI That solves the problem.

Table: Compatibility of Redmi Airdots with Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi phones work equally well with Redmi Airdots, and below are the data on compatibility and possible issues:

If your model is not in the table, check the Bluetooth version on your phone: Redmi Airdots require at least Bluetooth 4.2, but 5.0 is recommended for stable operation.+. You can find the version in the settings → The phone. → Full specifications.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right connection, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If the headphones are connected but only one of them is sounding, don’t rush to bring them to the service. 90% of the time, the problem is solved software – see paragraph 3 below.

1.The phone doesn't see Redmi Airdots

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off and turn on again).
• 🔋 Check the case charge - at a level below 10%, the indicator may not blink.
• 📱 Remove the headphones from the list of conjugate devices and reconnect.
• 🛠️ Reset the headphones to factory settings (clip the button on the case for 15 seconds).

2 Headphones are connected, but immediately disconnected

• 🚫 Turn off power saving mode for Bluetooth in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
• 🔄 Update the firmware MIUI — In older versions there are bugs with Bluetooth LE.
• 📵 Check if other devices interfere (for example, a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi router).

3. The sound is only in one earpiece.

• 🎧 Take both headphones out of the case and wait for synchronization (the indicator should flash white 2 times).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones in Bluetooth settings (forget the device) → plug in).
• 🛠️ Reset the headphone settings (button on the case 15 seconds).

Additional settings for better sound

Once you've connected successfully, you can optimize your sound and eliminate minor issues.

1. Bluetooth codecs

• 🎵 By default, Redmi Airdots are used. SBC — It's a basic codec with mediocre quality. AAC (better for music):
• Go to Settings → Bluetooth → Settings (cog next to Redmi Airdots) → Codec.
• Select AAC (if it’s not on the list, update your phone’s firmware).

EQUALIZER (Equalizer)

• 🎛️ In the standard Mi Music or YouTube Music player, turn on the equalizer and select Preset Bass Bust or Pop for a more saturated sound.
• 🔊 In the phone sound settings (Settings) → Sound. → Sound quality: Enable Mi Sound Enhancer.

Sound delay (lag)

• 🎮 For games or videos, turn on Low Latency in Bluetooth device settings.
• 📶 If the lag remains, try to turn off Wi-Fi (sometimes 2.4GHz channels conflict with Bluetooth).

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For maximum sound quality, use the AAC codec and turn off power saving for Bluetooth. This will reduce latency and improve detail.

How to Reset Redmi Airdots to Factory Settings

If the headphones start to glitch (spontaneously shut down, don't sync with each other, or don't connect to the phone), reset will help, which removes all the stored connections and returns the settings to the original settings.

Resetting instructions:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover and press the button on the back for 15 seconds.
3. The indicator on the case will start flashing red and white alternately, which means that the reset was successful.
4. Close the case cover for 10 seconds, then repeat the connection procedure again.

⚠️ Note: After reset, the headphones may not be identified by the previous name (Redmi). Airdots_R). In this case, you need to search for a Bluetooth listing device called Mi True Wireless or LE_XXX (where XXX — random).

If the reset didn't help, check:

• 🔋 Case charge (at a rate below 5%, the reset may not work).
• 🛠️ Physical condition of headphones (try to clean contacts in the case with a cotton swab dipped with alcohol).
• 📱 Phone compatibility (on very old Xiaomi models with Bluetooth 4.0 headphones may not work).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Airdots and Xiaomi