How to connect wireless headphones Xiaomi: instructions for all models (2026)

Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular accessories due to their combination of sound quality, convenience and affordable price. However, even with such devices, users sometimes have difficulties when connecting for the first time or after resetting. This article will help you understand how to properly synchronize headphones with different devices, avoid typical errors, and what to do if the gadget refuses to connect.

We will look not only at the standard Bluetooth pairing procedure, but also at the nuances for specific models – from the budget Redmi Buds to the flagship Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro. Particular attention will be paid to solving common problems: when one earphone does not work, the sound is interrupted or the device is not determined by the system. If you just bought headphones or faced difficulties after updating the firmware – here you will find the latest solutions.

Important: the instructions in this article are relevant for MIUI 14/15 firmware and Android 12+ devices, but most of the recommendations are suitable for other versions. For iPhone or Windows laptop owners, there are separate sections with step-by-step actions.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, make sure the headphones are ready to go, even new devices out of the box may require pre-tuning.

Step 1: Charge headphones and case. Most Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Buds 4 Pro or Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro) have charge indicators on the case. If the white LED flashes red when the lid is opened, this is a low charge signal. Connect the case to the charger for 10-15 minutes until the indicator is white or green.

Step 2: Remove the headphones from the case. Most models automatically turn on the pairing mode when you first remove. You will hear an audible beep (usually a voice message in Chinese or English: "Pairing" or "Connected"). If the headphones have been used before, they should be reset (more on this in the next section).

Step 3: Check compatibility. Make sure your device supports Bluetooth 5.0 or later – this guarantees stable connection and access to all headphone functions (such as AAC or aptX codecs).

• 📱 On Android: Go to Settings → The phone. → Bluetooth version.
• 💻 On Windows: Open Device Manager → Network adapters and find the line with the name of your Bluetooth module.
• 🍎 Nana iPhone/iPad: Bluetooth version doesn’t show up in settings, but all models starting with iPhone 8 Bluetooth support 5.0.

⚠️ Note: If your smartphone is older than 2018 (like the Redmi Note 5), it may be equipped with Bluetooth 4.2, ANC Transparency Mode may not work properly.

2. Standard Bluetooth connection (Android, iOS, Windows)

The pairing process is the same for most Xiaomi models, but there are nuances depending on the operating system.

For Android (MIUI, Stock Android, Samsung One UI, etc.):

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Remove the headphones from the case (they should automatically go into pairing mode).
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your model (for example, "Redmi Buds 4 Pro" or "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2").
4. Click on the name and confirm the connection.

For iPhone/iPad:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Bluetooth.
• 🔍 Wait until your model appears on the list (it may take 10-20 seconds).
• 🎧 Click on the headphone name and wait for the message "Connected".

For Windows 10/11:

1. Press Win + I, select Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click "Add device" → Bluetooth.
3. Select headphones from the list and wait for the driver installation to be completed.

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

• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module on the device (turn it off/on in the settings).
• 📦 Return the headphones to the case, wait 10 seconds and retrieve.
• 🔋 Make sure the headphone charge exceeds 20% (at low charge, the pairing mode may not be activated).

3. How to reset Xiaomi headphone settings (if not connected)

If the headphones have previously been paired with another device or are not working smoothly, a hard reset may be required.

Importantly, after reset, Xiaomi headphones lose all previous pairings and return to factory settings, which means they will have to be reconnected to all devices.

If the reset didn't help, check:

• 🔋 Case charge level (at a rate below 10%, the reset may not work).
• 🔌 Connect the case to charging for 5 minutes before resetting.
• 📶 Make sure the headphones are within 1 meter radius of the device.

⚠️ Attention: Headphones Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro and FlipBuds Pro may require firmware updates after reset. If the sound gets worse or there are interference, check the relevance of the software through the Mi Home app.

4. Connection to multiple devices (multipoint)

Many Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Buds 4 Pro or Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro) support multipoint, which is a simultaneous connection to two devices, which is convenient if you use headphones with both a smartphone and a laptop.

How to turn on multipoint:

1. First, connect the headphones to the first device (such as a smartphone).
2. Open Bluetooth Settings on your second device (laptop) and find the headphones in the list.
3. Confirm the connection. The headphones will automatically switch between devices depending on activity (for example, when playing music or calling).

Multipoint limitations:

• 🎵 You can only play sound from one device at a time.
• 📞 When you call in to any of the devices, the headphones will switch to it automatically.
• 🔋 Multipound increases battery consumption by 10-15%.

If the multipoint doesn't work:

• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to both devices.
• 📱 Update the headphone firmware through Mi Home.
• 🚫 Make sure that the devices do not turn on power saving mode (it can block the background Bluetooth connection).

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To quickly switch between devices, double tap the touchpad on the right earpiece (for multipoint models).

5. Solving Connection Problems

Even when paired properly, Xiaomi headphones can be unstable, and let’s look at the typical problems and ways to fix them.

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

• 🔈 Check the volume level on the device and in the headphones (some models have a separate adjustment through the touch panels).
• 🎧 Make sure the headphones are selected as a playback device in the sound settings.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones or reset their settings.

Problem 2: Only one earphone works.

• 📦 Return both earphones to the case, then remove them again.
• 🔋 Check the charge of each headphone (on some models, the discharged headphone may not connect).
• 🔄 Reset the headphone settings (see Section 3).

Issue 3: Permanent connection breaks

• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the headphones and the device (walls, metal objects).
• 📱 Disable other Bluetooth devices that may cause interference (such as fitness bracelets or wireless mice).
• 🔄 Update the firmware of headphones and Bluetooth drivers on the device.

Problem 4: Headphones are not defined by the device

• 🔋 Charge headphones and case to 100%.
• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module on your device (turn it off/on in the settings).
• 📱 Check if the device is enabled mode "Visibility Bluetooth" (on some smartphones it is hidden in additional settings).

6. Update to Xiaomi headphone firmware

Regular firmware updates improve connection stability, add new features (such as codec support) and fix bugs. You can update Xiaomi headphones through the official Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
4. Open Mi Home, click Add Device (+) and select your headphone model.
5. If an update is available, a notification will appear. Click "Update" and wait until the process is complete (don't turn off the headphones!).

What the firmware update does:

• 🎵 Improved sound quality (e.g. support) LC3 for LE Audio).
• 🔋 Optimizing battery consumption.
• 🎧 Correcting bugs with connection or operation of touch panels.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the update process! If the headphones turn off during firmware, they may stop turning on. In this case, you will need to reset through the case (see section 3).

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Updating your firmware through Mi Home is the only official way. Don't use third-party utilities, it could lead to a loss of warranty.

7. Additional features of Xiaomi headphones

Modern Xiaomi models are equipped not only with basic features, but also with advanced features that can be customized.

1. Active noise cancellation (ANC)

Available in Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, Redmi Buds 4 Pro, etc. To include:

• 🎧 Twice tap the touchpad on the left earbud (for most models).
• 📱 Or go to Mi Home. → Headphone settings → ANC and select the noise reduction level.

Transparency Mode (Transparency Mode)

It allows you to hear the surrounding sounds without removing your headphones.

• 🎧 Tap the touch panel three times on the right headphone.
• 📱 Or through Mi Home in the section "Sound modes".

3.Tune in sensory gestures

In the Mi Home app, you can reassign actions to touch:

• 🎵 Reproduction/pause.
• 🔊 Track switching.
• 📞 Acceptance/rejection of calls.

4.Low latency (Game Mode)

For gamers in some models (for example, Redmi Buds 4 Pro) available mode with a delay of 88 ms. Included through Mi Home in the section "Game mode".

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi headphones