How to find out the charge of Xiaomi headphones on the iPhone: official and hidden ways

Xiaomi headphone users on iPhones often face a problem: unlike Android, where the charge level of accessories is displayed automatically, iOS does not always correctly recognize wireless headsets of third-party brands, especially for low-end models like Redmi AirDots or Mi True Wireless Earbuds, where the manufacturer did not provide native support for the Apple ecosystem.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the ways you can check your charge, from standard iOS notifications (which don’t work with all models) to workarounds through Mi Fit, Zepp Life and third-party utilities, and why Xiaomi headphones can’t show charge on your iPhone even after you’re connected, and how to fix it without flashing it.

Importantly, the methods vary depending on the headphone model and the iOS version, and below you will find a compatibility table and step-by-step instructions based on the features of each headset.

Why does the iPhone not show the charge of Xiaomi headphones?

The main reason is the lack of full integration between Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocol, which is used by Xiaomi headphones, and the Apple ecosystem.

• 🔹 Lack of MFi certification: Most Xiaomi headphones do not pass Made for iPhone certification, which limits functionality on iOS.
• 🔹 Closed battery protocol: Apple blocks access to charge data from accessories outside the ecosystem (e.g. AirPods).
• 🔹 Outdated headphone firmware: Models up to 2021 (such as Mi AirDots Basic) often lack battery data support.
• 🔹 iOS restrictions: Starting with iOS 14, Apple tightened security policies for Bluetooth devices, leading to problems with displaying charge.

Interesting fact: even if Xiaomi headphones display charge on Android, it does not guarantee the same functionality on the iPhone. For example, Redmi Buds 3 Pro show battery level on Miui, but are silent on iOS.

⚠️ Note: If you are using an iPhone 15 Pro or newer with iOS 17+, Some methods (such as low charge notifications) may not work as well due to changes in the Bluetooth stack.

Method 1: Standard iOS Notification (not working with all models)

The easiest method is to check if iOS displays charge levels automatically, which works for a limited list of Xiaomi headphones, mostly premium series:

• 🎧 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro (2021+)
• 🎧 Redmi Buds 4 Pro
• 🎧 Mi True Wireless Earbuds 3 (Firmware 2022)

How to check:

1. Connect the headphones to the iPhone via Bluetooth.
2. Open Control Point (swipe down from the top right corner on your iPhone with Face ID).
3. Hold your finger on the playback control unit (where the track name is displayed).
4. If the headphones support the function, a charge indicator will appear under the device name (for example, Redmi Buds 4 Pro - 78%).

If you don't have an indicator, you can move on to the following ways. Also try reconnecting your headphones: sometimes iOS forgets to display the battery after the first pairing.

Method 2: Mi Fit/Zepp Life (official method)

The official applications from Xiaomi – Mi Fit (old version) and Zepp Life (new name) – can show the charge of headphones, but with reservations:

• 📱 It only works for some models (see table below).
• 📱 Requires registration of Xiaomi account (without it, the data about the battery is not displayed).
• 📱 On the iPhone, functionality is limited compared to Android.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Zepp Life from the App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account (via Google/Facebook).
3. Connect the headphones to the iPhone via Bluetooth.
4. Open the app, go to the Devices section → [Your headphone model].
5. If the headphones are compatible, you will see the charge indicator of the case and each headphone separately.

Limitations:

• ❌ It doesn't work with Redmi AirDots. 1/2 generation.
• ❌ On the iPhone can only display the charge of the case, not individual headphones.
• ❌ Data is updated with a delay (up to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Note: If Zepp Life displays a 0% charge at full body, try resetting your headphones to factory settings (press the button on the case for 10 seconds.

Method 3: Third-party applications for battery monitoring

If the official methods do not work, you can use third-party utilities.

• 🔋 Battery Bot – shows the charge of Bluetooth devices, but requires a paid subscription for full functionality.
• 🔋 Bluetooth Battery Monitor – Free app with Xiaomi support (works with Redmi AirDots) 2/3).
• 🔋 AirBattery Pro – paid, but the most stable for iOS (supports Mi True Wireless Earbuds).

How to set up (Bluetooth Battery Monitor example):

1. Download the app from the App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to your iPhone.
3. Open the app and wait for the device scan.
4. If the headphones are supported, you will see them on the list with a percentage charge.

Challenges and solutions:

• ❌ App doesn't see headphones → Reconnect them in Bluetooth settings.
• ❌ Shows the wrong percentage → Update your headphones through Zepp Life.
• ❌ Data not updated → Close the application and open again.

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If a third-party app stopped showing charge after the iOS update, try removing it and installing it again, often due to changes in Bluetooth resolutions in newer versions of the system.

Method 4: Voice Assistant (Siri or Alice)

Little-known life hack: Some Xiaomi headphone models can report charge levels through voice assistant.

• 🎤 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro (with firmware 2022)+)
• 🎤 Redmi Buds 4 Pro

How to check with Siri:

1. Activate Siri (click the side button or say "Hello Siri").
2. Ask, “How much charge do I have on my headphones?” or “How many batteries are left in Redmi Buds?”
3. If the headphones are compatible, Siri will voice the percentage of charge of the case and each headphone.

Alternative - Alice from Yandex:

1. Install the Yandex application.
2. Activate Alice and ask, “Alice, what’s the charge on my Xiaomi headphones?”

⚠️ Attention: Voice assistants may give inaccurate data if the headphones are connected to several devices at the same time (for example, iPhone and MacBook.

Method 5: Indicators on the headphone case (visual method)

If the software methods don't work, you have visual light checks. Most Xiaomi headphones have a visual check. LED-indicator on the body, which signals the level of charge:

• 🔴 Red flashing - charge below 20%.
• 🟡 Yellow: 20 to 50 percent%.
• 🟢 Green, over 50%.
• 🔵 Blue (in some models) – full charge (100%).

How to check:

1. Open the headphone case cover.
2. Press the button on the case (if any) or simply hold it to your ear – some models will issue a voice message about the level of charge.
3. Look at the color of the indicator and compare it with the table above.

For accuracy, the discharge-charge method can be used:

1. Completely discharge the headphones (before switching off).
2. Connect to the charger and watch the indicator:

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

If none of these methods worked, check out these points:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If the headphones are new, give them 3 full charge-discharge cycles – this helps stabilize battery readings.
• 📱 On iPhone, turn off the Low Power Consumption feature in the settings – it can block the update of the charge data of accessories.
• 🔌 Use the original cable to charge the case – unoriginal often cause failures in determining the battery level.

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If your Xiaomi headphones are older than 2020, they probably don’t support the display of charge on the iPhone at the software level (LED-indicator) or purchase of a new model with certification.

FAQ: Frequent questions