Connecting Xiaomi wireless headphones: full instruction for all models

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are some of the most popular accessories, thanks to a combination of price, sound quality and battery life. However, even with such simple devices, users often have questions: how to turn on pairing mode correctly, why one earphone does not connect, or how to reset to factory settings. This article covers all the nuances of connecting models Mi True Wireless Earbuds, Redmi Airdots, Xiaomi Buds and others to smartphones, tablets and computers.

We will not only examine the standard Bluetooth pairing procedure, but also rare cases – for example, connecting to Windows. 10/11 without an adapter or resetting the headphones after a failure, with special attention to the unique Double Tap feature of Qualcomm chip models. QCC3040, And this is a very confusing experience that often confuses users when they first connect, and if you're faced with headphones being defined, but the sound is only going to one channel, you'll find a solution here, too.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for the first connection

Before pairing, make sure the headphones are fully charged. Most Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Buds 4 Pro or Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro) have a charge indicator on the case: green light means 100-70% charge, orange light means 69-30% charge, red light less than 30%. If the indicator does not burn at all, connect the case to charging for 15-20 minutes.

To activate the pairing mode:

• 🔋 Get both headphones out of the case – they should automatically turn on (white/blue indicator flashes).
• 🎧 On touch-controlled models (Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro, FlipBuds Pro) hold your finger on both headphones for 5 seconds until you hear a voice message "Pairing mode" or see a flashing red and white light.
• 🔄 On headphones with mechanical buttons (Redmi Airdots 2, Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Basic), press the button on the right earphone for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes alternately red and white.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones were previously paired with another device, they must first turn off in the Bluetooth settings on that device or reset (instruction in Section 5.

Xiaomi Buds models have 3T Pro and newer has a feature “Fast Pair” for Android 6.0 devices+. In this case, just open the case next to the smartphone, and a pop-up with a suggestion to connect will appear. On the iPhone, this feature does not work.

2. Connecting to a smartphone on Android

The process of pairing with Android is almost the same for all versions of the system, but there are nuances for Xiaomi devices, Samsung and other brands.

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth (on MIUI, the path can be Settings → Bluetooth).
2. Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off.
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (for example, "Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2" or "Redmi Buds 4").
4. Confirm the pairing if a request appears (sometimes you need to enter) PIN-code - default 0000 or 1234).

On smartphones. Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco s MIUI 12+ After the connection, an additional window will appear with a proposal to install the Mi Earphones (formerly Mi Headset) app:

• 🎛 Equalizer and sound mode settings (Basic Boost, Voice Mode).
• 🔋 Display the charge level of each headphone and case.
• 🔄 Updates to the firmware of headphones (relevant for models 2021 and newer).

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) may not support codecs AAC or aptX, which will make the sound intermittent. In this case, in the Bluetooth settings of the device, select the codec. SBC (though the sound quality will deteriorate).

If the headphones are connected, but the sound is only in one channel, check:

• 🔊 Sound balance in settings (Settings) → Sound. → The balance of stereo should be in the center).
• 🧲 Cleanliness of contacts in the case (mud can interfere with charging one of the headphones).
• 🔄 Mode Mono/Stereo in the Mi Earphones app (if installed).

3. Connection to iPhone (iOS)

Although Xiaomi is an Android brand, their headphones are compatible with the iPhone, but there are limitations:

• ❌ Fast Pair (fast connection when opening the case).
• ❌ No support for aptX codecs or LDAC — will be used AAC.
• ❌ Mi Earphones app is not available in the App Store (alternatively Headphones Battery for displaying charge).

Step-by-step instructions for iOS 14-17:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode (flashing red/white).
3. In the list of Other devices, find your headphones and tap them.
4. Wait for the message "Connected" (can take up to 30 seconds).

If the connection does not occur:

• 🔄 Reboot your iPhone and headphones (put them in your case for 10 seconds, then pull them out).
• 📱 Forget the device in Bluetooth settings (Settings) → Bluetooth → ⓘ → Forget this device).
• 🔋 Check that the headphones are not discharged (on iOS, the charge level is displayed only after connecting).

For models with active noise cancellation (Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, Buds 4 Pro) on iOS you will have to control the modes manually:

• 🎵 ANC (noise reduction – triple touch of the touch panel.
• 🔇 Transparent mode - double touch.

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On iPhone, Xiaomi headphones can connect longer than usual (up to 1 minute) due to the peculiarities of the Bluetooth protocol. If the indicator on the headphones is gone, but they do not appear in the settings, try again in 20 seconds.

4. Connection to a computer (Windows) 10/11)

Windows interfaces are usually smooth, but there are nuances with drivers and codec. If your PC can't see the headphones, check first:

• 🖥 Bluetooth adapter (if not available, external adapter will be required) USB-module).
• 🔄 Driver version (update via Device Manager) → Network adapters).
• 🎧 Headphone compatibility (all Xiaomi models support Bluetooth 5.0)+, Older PCs can only work with 4.0).

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Press Win + I, select Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and press Add Device → Bluetooth.
3. In the list, find your headphones (for example, "LE-RB4PRO" For Redmi Buds 4 Pro, select them.
4. Confirm the conjugation (if necessary, enter the PIN 0000).

If the sound is interrupted or absent:

⚠️ Warning: Windows 11 may trigger automatic audio switching to speakers when you play video in your browser. To disable this, go to Settings → System system → Sound and disable the option "Automatically switch output devices".

For models with a microphone (Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro, FlipBuds Pro) in Windows, you may need to manually select headphones as a recording device:

1. Open the Control Panel → Sound → Recording.
2. Find your headphones in the list, right-click and select Use by default.

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Windows. 10/11 Xiaomi headphones can be defined as two separate devices: one for sound (stereo), the other for Hands-Free (mono with microphone.

5.Reset Xiaomi headphones to factory settings

If the headphones are glitchy, not connected or work incorrectly, hard reset will help.

For models with touch control (Xiaomi Buds) 3/4 Pro, FlipBuds Pro):

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case (usually located behind) for 15-20 seconds until the indicator flashes red.
3. Open the case - the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode.

For models with mechanical buttons (Redmi Airdots) 2/3, Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Basic):

1. Get the headphones out of the case.
2. Press the buttons on both headphones simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing red/white.
3. Put the headphones back in the case for 5 seconds, then pull out - they are ready for a new pairing.

After discharge:

• 🔄 All previous connections will be removed.
• 🎛 The equalizer settings will be reset to the factory.
• 🔋 Time of use statistics will be zeroed (in the Mi Earphones app).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Buds models 3T Pro and later case reset may not work if the headphones are under 10% discharged. First charge them to at least 30%.

If the reset didn't help, try updating the firmware through the Mi Earphones app (available only for Android).

1. Connect the headphones to your smartphone.
2. Open the application, go to Settings → Firmware update.
3. If a new version is available, follow the on-screen instructions (don’t turn off the headphones during the process!).

6. Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

🔊 The sound is interrupted or delayed.

• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the device and the headphones (walls, metal objects).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones (forget the device in Bluetooth settings and pair again).
• 🎛 On Android in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Build number – tap 7 times) turn off the Absolute Bluetooth volume.
• 🖥 On Windows, update the Bluetooth driver through Device Manager.

🎧 One earpiece is down.

• 🔋 Check if the problem earphone is charged (put both in the case for 10 minutes).
• 🧲 Clean contacts in the case and on the headphone with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
• 🔄 Reset the headphones (instructions in section 5).
• 🔊 In the sound settings, check the stereo balance (Settings) → Sound. → Balance).

🔋 They're discharged fast.

• 📴 Turn off active noise cancellation (ANC), if it's not necessary.
• 🎵 Reduce the volume (at maximum headphones discharge 2-3 times faster).
• 🔄 Update the firmware through the Mi Earphones app.
• 🌡 Avoid using in temperatures below 0°C or higher than 40°C.

If Xiaomi headphones are not defined at all:

• 🔄 Reboot the device you are connecting to.
• 📱 On Android, clear the Bluetooth cache (Settings) → Annexes → Show it all. → Bluetooth → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🖥 On Windows, remove all Bluetooth devices in Settings → Devices and reboot PCs.
• 🔧 Check the headphones on another device (like a friend's smartphone).

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If Xiaomi headphones are connected but immediately switched off, try turning off the option “Low Power Mode” in Bluetooth settings" (LE Audio. on some devices, this solves the problem.

7. Features of connection to other devices

Xiaomi wireless headphones can be connected not only to smartphones and PCs, but also to other gadgets.

📺 Televisions and Smart TV

Most modern smarts TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV, Samsung QLED, LG OLED) They support Bluetooth headphones:

1. Open the settings. TV, Find the Sound section. → Sound output → Bluetooth devices.
2. Activate your search and select your headphones from the list.
3. Confirm the conjugation (PIN usually not required).

Android. TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi Box may be different: → Devices → Add a Bluetooth device.

⚠️ Note: On Samsung TVs older than 2018, there may be a restriction on connecting only one Bluetooth device at a time.If the headphones don't connect, first disable other accessories (e.g., gamepad).

🎮 Game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)

Connecting to consoles is more difficult due to manufacturers’ limitations:

• 🎮 PlayStation 4/5: Only Sony headphones are officially supported, but you can use a Bluetooth adapter (for example, for example, 8BitDo WB02).
• 🖥 Xbox Series X/S: Bluetooth is not supported at all – you will need an Xbox Wireless Adapter.
• 🏠 Nintendo Switch: Connection is only possible TV Dock over Bluetooth (in portable mode - no).

🚗 Car tape recorders

If your radio supports Bluetooth (even in older cars), Xiaomi headphones can be used as a Hands-Free headset:

1. Activate Bluetooth in the tape recorder (usually a button) PHONE or MEDIA).
2. Put the headphones in pairing mode.
3. In the list of devices, select your headphones (may require input) PIN 0000 or 1234).

Note: In most cars, headphones will only work for phone calls, not music.

8. Comparison of Xiaomi models by compatibility

Not all Xiaomi headphones work equally well with different devices, and the table below compares the key models by supported codecs, battery life and connectivity features:

For iPhone, it is better to choose models with support AAC (For Android, headphones with aptX or LC3 (FlipBuds Pro, Buds 4 Pro – They deliver better sound quality.

If you need dual connection (for example, to a smartphone and a laptop at the same time), pay attention to Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro or Buds 4 Pro. The rest of the models when connected to a new device, the connection with the previous one breaks.

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For gamers, headphones with aptX Low Latency codec (such as Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro) are better suited, since they minimize the sound latency. On iPhone this feature does not work - the latency will be higher.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi headphones