How to Connect Xiaomi Buds Pro 2: Complete Guide to All Devices

Why do you need the right setup of Xiaomi Buds Pro 2?

Xiaomi Buds Pro 2 wireless headphones are not just an accessory, but a full-fledged audio system with active noise cancellation, adaptive equalizer and low sound latency. However, even such advanced devices can cause problems if you plug them in wrong. For example, many users face connection breaks on Android 13+ or no sound when you first pair with an iPhone. This article will help avoid typical errors and reveal the hidden capabilities of headphones.

Buds Pro 2 features support for the Low Complexity Communication Codec (LC3) protocol, which provides a more stable connection and better sound quality than a classic AAC or SBC. But it requires proper settings on the headphone side and the sound source side, and we'll take everything from basic connectivity to fine optimization for specific use cases.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

Before pairing with any device, you need to make sure that the Xiaomi Buds Pro 2 is ready to go, starting with checking the charge and resetting (if the headphones have already been used before).

Here's what we need to do:

• 🔋 Make sure the case is at least charged on 30%. The indicator on the front panel should flash white when the lid is opened. If the indicator is red, connect the case to the charger on the lid. 10-15 minute.
• 🎧 Take both of the headphones out of the case. They have to automatically turn on (red/white LED flashes). If that doesn't happen, put them back in the case and pull them out again.
• 🔄 To reset settings (if the headphones were already paired with another device), press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.

Important! If the headphones don't respond to the push of the reset button, try using another charger (at least 5W), sometimes the problem is that you don't have enough power.

Remove the headphones from the case | Check the case charge level |Reset (if necessary) | Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode (blinking white light)

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Connect to Android smartphones (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO)

For Android device owners, pairing is made as easy as possible by the built-in support for the LE Audio profile, but there are nuances that depend on the OS version and phone model.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your smartphone.
2. Get your headphones out of the case and wait until they appear in the list of available devices called “Xiaomi Buds Pro 2” (or “Mi True Wireless Earphones Pro 2” for some regions).
3. Click on the headphone name in the list. In 2-3 seconds, a request for confirmation of pairing will appear.
4. After successful connection in the top notifications will appear icon headphones with a charge indicator.

For Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO devices on MIUI 14+, additional settings are available:

• 🎛️ Go to Bluetooth Settings → Xiaomi Buds Pro 2 → Settings of the device.
• 🔊 You can set the level here. ANC ( Adaptive/Balanced/Transparency), activate spatial sound and update the firmware of headphones.
• 📱 In the Double Touch section, select actions for the left/right headphone (playback/pause, call voice assistant, switch modes). ANC).

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If the headphones don't appear on the Bluetooth list, try turning off and re-enable the Bluetooth module on your phone. Sometimes rebooting the device helps.

Critical information: On devices with Android 12 and below, the LC3 protocol may not work. In this case, the headphones will automatically switch to AAC, but the sound quality will be (slightly worse).

Connecting with iPhone and other devices on iOS

While the Xiaomi Buds Pro 2 is optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem, it works well with the iPhone, but there are limitations: for example, you can’t configure ANC levels through the standard iOS menu.

Instructions for iOS:

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your iPhone.
2. Get your headphones out of the case and wait for the “Xiaomi Buds Pro 2” to appear in the list of Other Devices.
3. Click on the headphone name. In 5-7 seconds, it says Connected.
4. To check the sound, open any audio app (like Apple Music) and play the track.

Restrictions on iOS:

• ❌ There is no way to adjust levels ANC through system settings (only through the Xiaomi Wear app, but it doesn’t work well on iOS).
• ❌ Spatial Audio is only available in base mode (without dynamic head tracking).
• ✅ Automatic switching between devices (for example, between iPhone and MacBook).

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Connecting to a PC with Windows 10/11 and MacOS

Buds Pro 2 with computers requires Bluetooth 5.0+ support. Windows may have codec issues, and MacOS may have microphone issues.

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Select Xiaomi Buds Pro 2 from the list. If the headphones don't show up, update your Bluetooth drivers through Device Manager.
4. After connecting, go to Control Panel → Sound and install Xiaomi Buds Pro 2 as the default device.

For MacOS (Ventura/Monterey/Sonoma):

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Hold the button on the Buds Pro 2 case for 3 seconds until the indicator flashes white quickly.
3. Click Connect in the window that appears.
4. To use the microphone, go to System Settings → Sound → Login and select Xiaomi Buds Pro 2.

On Windows, you may need to manually install the AAC codec for better sound:

1. Go to the Control Panel → Sound


2. Select Xiaomi Buds Pro 2 → Properties




3. Go to the "Additional" tab




4. Under "Default Format" select "AAC" (if available)

Solving common connection problems

Even with the right pairing, there can be problems, and let's look at the most common cases and how to fix them.

If the headphones are connected but there is no sound:

• 🔊 Check the volume level on the headphones (touching the touch panel increases / decreases the volume).
• 📱 Make sure the headphones are selected as the audio output device in your device settings.
• 🔄 Reboot the headphones: Put them in the case for 10 seconds, then pull out.

⚠️ Warning: If one of the headphones has lost sound after updating the firmware, reset the settings and reconnect them.This problem is typical for firmware versions 2.7.0.12 and 2.7.0.15.

Optimization of sound and additional functions

Xiaomi Buds Pro 2 supports a number of hidden features that can be activated through a proprietary app or system settings.

On Android (via Xiaomi Wear):

• 🎵 Adaptive ANC: Automatically adjusts the noise reduction level depending on the environment (available only on the air). MIUI 14+).
• 🔊 Customization of the equalizer: Preset profiles (Bases)+, Voices, Balanced) or manually adjusting the 60Hz–16kHz bands.
• 🎤 Transparent voice enhancement mode: Improves hearing of your own voice while talking.

On iOS (via Mi Fitness):

• 🔄 Fast switching between devices: Headphones remember up to 2 devices and automatically reconnect when playing sound.
• 📱 Charge level display: In the battery widget on the main screen.

To improve the sound quality on Windows:

1. Install Bluetooth Audio Receiver from the Microsoft Store to support the aptX codec (if your PC supports it).
2. In the sound settings, turn off all effects (Sound Improvements → Disable All).

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For maximum sound quality on Android, use the LC3 codec (available only on Bluetooth 5.2+ and Android 13+ devices).

Update firmware and reset to factory settings

Regular firmware updates fix bugs and add new features, such as 2.7.0.18, which improved connection stability with iOS 17 and added support for LE Audio for Windows 11.

How to update firmware:

1. Install the Xiaomi Wear (Android) or Mi Fitness (iOS) app.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Open the app → find your Buds Pro 2 → Device settings → Firmware update.
4. If a new version is available, follow the instructions on the screen. Don't interrupt the process! The headphones will reboot automatically.

Hard reset (if the headphones are sluggish):

1. Put both earphones in the case.
2. Open the case lid.
3. Press and hold the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
4. Close the lid, wait 10 seconds and repeat the pairing.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting all user settings (gesture binding, levels) ANC) The Xiaomi account will also be reset, requiring re-authorization in the app.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Buds Pro 2