How to find out the charge of AirPods on the Xiaomi phone: step-by-step instructions

Apple’s AirPods users often face the challenge of displaying headphones on Xiaomi smartphones. Unlike iPhones, where this information appears automatically when you open a case, Android devices (including Redmi, POCO or Mi) require additional actions, the reasons are rooted in Apple’s closed ecosystem and limited support for Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) in standard MIUI settings.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to view the charge of AirPods on Xiaomi, from built-in system features to specialized applications, which methods work on all versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS), and which require root rights or additional manipulation, and we’ll explain why sometimes the charge level is displayed incorrectly and how to fix it.

Why Xiaomi doesn’t automatically show the charge of the AirPods?

The main reason is the lack of native support for Apple Android devices. While the iPhone receives charge data from the AirPods through Apple’s proprietary protocol, Android smartphones (including Xiaomi) rely on the Bluetooth GATT standard, which does not always read information from headphones correctly.

• 🔒 Apple's closed ecosystem: The company restricts access to battery data for third-party devices.
• 📱 Limitations MIUI: Xiaomi firmware does not have a built-in module to work with AirPods, unlike some custom firmware (for example, LineageOS).
• 🔄 Bluetooth Version: AirPods Headphones 1/2 Generations use Bluetooth 4.2, It is less stable when transmitting charge data than Bluetooth. 5.0 new models.
• 🛠️ Lack of drivers: Android does not include drivers for Apple devices in the kernel, so the system does not recognize them as “native” accessories.

Interesting fact: on some Samsung smartphones (such as the Galaxy S22), the AirPods charge is displayed in the notification panel thanks to proprietary improvements of the company. Xiaomi has not yet implemented a similar solution, but there are workarounds.

Method 1: Bluetooth Notification Panel (powers MIUI 12+)

The easiest method is to use the built-in Bluetooth panel in MIUI, which works on most Xiaomi devices (starting with MIUI 12) and does not require the installation of additional applications.

1. Open the case with AirPods and make sure the headphones are connected to the phone.
2. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
3. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon (or tap the “Connected” label).
4. In the window that appears, find your AirPods in the list of connected devices, and next to the name, the percentage of charge of the case and each headphone should be displayed separately.

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) this method is unstable. If the percentage of charge is not displayed, try to turn off and reconnect the headphones or restart the phone.

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If the Bluetooth panel does not show charge, try to turn on the developer mode and activate the option to turn on Bluetooth. HCI-Logic in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times. This sometimes helps stabilize the connection.

Method 2: AirBattery application (best option for all models)

If standard methods don’t work, the most reliable solution is to install a dedicated AirBattery app that is compatible with all AirPods models (including the AirPods Max) and most Xiaomi smartphones.

• 📊 Accurate display of the charge of the case and each headphone separately.
• 🔔 Low charge notifications (configurable threshold).
• 🔄 Automatic data update when opening the case.
• 🎨 Dark theme and widget for the main screen.

Instructions for setting:

1. Download AirBattery from Google Play.
2. Open the app and give you access to Bluetooth and Notifications.
3. Connect AirPods to your phone (they should appear in the list of devices in the app).
4. Click on your headphones and a window will open with detailed charge information.

🔹 Tip: In the application settings (⚙️ → Notification) Enable the option "Show Notification When Opening Case" so you can see the charge immediately without opening the AirBattery.

Method 3: Battery Widget Reborn (for visual control)

If you want to see the AirPods charge directly on the home screen, use the Battery Widget Reborn widget, a universal app for monitoring the battery of all connected devices, including headphones.

1. Install Battery Widget Reborn.
2. Add the widget to the home screen (clasp your finger in the free space → “Widgets” → select “Battery Widget”).
3. In the widget settings (Settings → Widgets → Bluetooth), activate the display of Bluetooth devices.
4. Connect AirPods - charge data will appear in the widget.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi devices (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro), the widget may not update the data in real time, in which case it helps to restart Bluetooth or reconnect the headphones.

Method 4: ADB commands (for advanced users)

If you’re ready to use the developer tools, you can force the AirPods charge display via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that works for Xiaomi on MIUI 13/14 and requires you to connect your phone to a PC.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on the developer mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate “Debugging by USB”.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and open the command line in the adb.exe folder.
4. Enter the command: adb shell settings put global bluetooth_avrcp_version 1.6 Next: Adb shell am broadcast -a android.bluetooth.device.action.ACL_CONNECTED --es android.bluetooth.device.extra.DEVICE [MAC-address of your AirPods] (MAC-The address can be found in the Bluetooth phone settings).
5. Reboot the phone.

After these commands are executed, the Bluetooth panel will start to display the AirPods charge stably, but only until the next settings reset or MIUI update.

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The ADB method is the only way to get MIUI to show the power of the 1st generation AirPods that are not supported by most applications.

Method 5: Alternative applications (if nothing helps)

If previous methods didn't work, try one of these apps, which specialize in working with Apple Android devices:

🔹 Important: Some applications (such as Assistant for AirPods) require access to notifications and auto-start. → Annexes → Permissions, otherwise the charge data may not be updated.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting up the charge display, Xiaomi users are faced with typical errors.

• 🔋 Charge is displayed as 0% or 100%: Reconnect the headphones, clear the Bluetooth cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Bluetooth → Clear the cache).
• 🔄 Data not updated: Turn on and off the aircraft mode for 10 seconds.
• 📵 App doesn't see AirPods: Make sure the headphones are connected directly to the phone, not through a multi-dot (like a laptop and phone at the same time).
• ⚡ Fast Phone Battery Discharge: Turn off background activity of charge monitoring apps in Settings → Battery → Optimization.

💡 Tip for AirPods Pro: If you have AirPods Pro (1 or 2 generations), upgrade your headphone firmware via a friend's iPhone or in an Apple salon.Old firmware can be the reason for incorrect charging display on Android.

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