Contents
- First Connection: What You Need to Know
- Synchronization with Android smartphones
- Features of connecting to the iPhone
- Typical errors and their elimination
- Hard resetting of headphones
- Sound and battery setting
- Frequent questions
Xiaomi True Wireless headphones (including AirDots, Buds, FlipBuds) have become popular due to the combination of price and quality. However, many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time - the device is not detected, the sound is interrupted or only one headphone is working. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to sync with Android and iOS phones, and also solve typical problems.
It's important to understand that the connection process depends not only on the headphone model, but also on the firmware version of the smartphone. For example, Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 requires Bluetooth 5.0 enabled, and for Redmi Buds 3 Pro you may need a branded application Mi Earphones. We will look at universal methods and nuances for specific lines.
First Connection: Preparation and Basic Steps
Before you connect headphones, follow the mandatory conditions:
- 🔋 Charge the case to 100% (the indicator should burn green). Low charge is a common cause of synchronization failures.
- 📱 Update your smartphone firmware. On Android, check in Settings. → System system → Update on iPhone - in Settings → Mainstream → Update of the PO.
- 🎧 Get your headphones out of the case – they should turn on automatically (blinking white/red indicator).
If the indicators are not burning, try:
- Place the headphones back in the case for 10 seconds.
- Close the lid, then open it again.
- Press and hold the button on the case (if any) for 5 seconds.
Critical detail: Xiaomi True Wireless headphones do not support simultaneous connection to two devices.If they were previously paired with another gadget, they must first turn off there or reset.
☑️ Preparation for connection
Step-by-step instructions for Android smartphones
On Android (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO), the connection is made via the standard Bluetooth menu. Consider the process with the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14:
- Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
- Activate the Bluetooth slider (if switched off).
- In the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2).
- Click on the name and confirm the pairing.
For models with Mi Earphones App support (e.g. Buds 3 Pro):
- 📱 Download the app from Google Play.
- 🔗 Connect the headphones through the application - it will offer to update the firmware and adjust gestures.
- 🎛️ In the Sound section, select Preset equalizer (Bases, Voice, Balance).
| Model headphones | Is Mi Earphones App Required? | Support for ANC | Working hours (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirDots (1st generation) | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | 4 |
| AirDots Pro 2 | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes (hybrid) | 7 (with case - 28) |
| Buds 3 Pro | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes (adaptive) | 6 (with case - 28) |
| FlipBuds Pro | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes, 3 levels) | 7 (with case - 30) |
⚠️ Note: Samsung or Huawei smartphones may need to disable the dual Bluetooth connection feature in the settings.It interferes with the stable operation of True Wireless headphones.
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If the headphones are connected but the sound is interrupted, try turning off Absolute Volume in Bluetooth settings (Section Additional).
Connection to iPhone: nuances and limitations
On iPhone (iOS 15 and later), the pairing process is similar to Android, but there are key differences:
- 🍎 The Mi Earphones app doesn't work on iOS. All settings (e.g., settings, ANC or gestures) will have to be configured via Bluetooth Settings.
- 🔊 The sound quality may be worse due to lack of support for aptX codecs or LDAC (iPhone uses the iPhone AAC).
- 🔋 The headphone charge indicator is displayed only in the Battery widget (swipe left on the main screen).
Instructions for iPhone 14 Pro (iOS 16.4):
- Open Settings → Bluetooth.
- Make sure the headphones are in search mode (blinking white light).
- Click on the device name in the list of Other Devices.
- Confirm the connection. The iPhone will display a notification Connected to Sound.
For touch-controlled models (such as Buds 4 Pro):
- 🎵 Double touch - playback / pause.
- 🔊 Triple touch - the next track.
- 🤏 Hold it down. 2 seconds - switching mode ANC/transparency.
⚠️ Note: On the iPhone, you can not update the firmware of Xiaomi headphones - this requires an Android smartphone with the Mi Earphones application. You can check the current version of the firmware in the Bluetooth settings (click on i next to the device name).
How to check the firmware version on the iPhone?
Common Problems and Their Solutions
If the headphones are not connected or are not working properly, check:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Not defined in Bluetooth. | Low case charge | Charge the case for 15+ minutes, then try again |
| Only one headphone is connected. | Failure of synchronization between headphones | Return both headphones to the case, wait 10 seconds, pull them out again. |
| The sound is interrupted. | Interference from other devices | Turn off Wi-Fi or go somewhere else |
| The microphone is not working. | Not selected as an input device | In the call settings, select Xiaomi Headphones as a microphone |
For models with ANC (active noise reduction):
- 🔇 If noise reduction is not enabled, update your firmware via Mi Earphones App.
- 🎧 Check the density of fittings – improper landing reduces efficiency ANC.
- 🔊 In the application settings, select Adaptive Mode for Automatic Adjustment.
If the headphones are connected, but immediately switch off:
- Remove them from the list of associated devices (Forget this device).
- Perform a reset.
- Reboot your smartphone.
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90% of connection problems are solved by resetting headphones and re-pairing.
Hard reset headphones Xiaomi True Wireless
Resetting returns headphones to factory settings and helps with:
- 🔄 Permanent connection breaks.
- 🎧 Failure of one of the headphones.
- 🔊 Incorrect operation of the microphone or ANC.
Instructions for most models:
- Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
- Open the lid and hold the button on the case (usually located behind) for 15-20 seconds.
- The indicator on the case will flash red and white – this is a signal of a successful reset.
- Close the lid, then open it again and reconnect the headphones.
For FlipBuds Pro and Buds 4 Pro, the process is different:
- Get the headphones out of the case.
- Press the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.
- Wait for the double beep and the blinking purple.
⚠️ Note: After resetting, all custom settings (gestures, equalizer) will be deleted. For models with Mi Earphones App, you will have to configure them again.
Optimization of sound and working time
To improve sound quality and extend the autonomy:
- 🎛️ In the Mi Earphones app, select a preset LDAC (If supported, for better sound on Android.
- 🔋 Turn it off. ANC Transparent mode, if they are not needed, saves up to 20% of charge.
- 📴 In Bluetooth settings, turn off Absolute Volume (on Android) for the correct operation of the volume controller.
- 🔄 Reset your headphones regularly (once a month) to avoid the accumulation of synchronization errors.
Comparison of codecs for Xiaomi True Wireless:
| Codec | Sound quality | Delay (MS) | Support for iOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBC | Average. | 100–200 | ✅ Yes. |
| AAC | Good. | 80–150 | ✅ Yes. |
| aptX | Excellent. | 40–80 | ❌ No. |
| LDAC | Premium | 50–100 | ❌ No. |
To extend the battery life:
- 🔌 Keep headphones in the case - they discharge even when turned off.
- 🌡️ Avoid overheating (do not leave the case under direct sunlight).
- 🔄 Completely discharge and charge the case every 3 months to calibrate the battery.
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To quickly check the charge of the case and headphones, open the lid next to the connected smartphone – a pop-up window with percentages will appear on the screen.