Xiaomi’s wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life, accompanying us on trips, training, and even during work calls. But suddenly a battery that runs out can ruin any moment, and the problem is that not everyone knows how to quickly and accurately check the charge levels of their AirDots, Redmi Buds or FlipBuds — especially when it comes to budget models without a display on a case.
In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to check your charge, from standard smartphone notifications to hidden features in the Mi Fit/Xiaomi Wear app, and learn how different the display of battery levels varies depending on the headphone model, why data is sometimes not updated, and what to do if the indication is not working correctly, and at the end you will find a compatibility table with the list of models and supported verification methods.
1. Standard Notification on Smartphone (Android/iOS)
The easiest way to know the charge of Xiaomi headphones is to look at the screen of the smartphone at the moment of connection.
- 📱 On Android: when you open the case cover or remove the headphones, a pop-up appears with the percentage of charge of each headphone and case (if supported, MIUI) The notification can be duplicated in the Quick Settings Panel.
- 🍎 On iPhone: iOS displays the charge level only for headphones (without a case) in the form of a battery icon next to the connection indicator in Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner).
⚠️ Note: If the notification does not appear, check:
- Are the headphones connected to your phone via Bluetooth (not just another device)?
- Whether notifications for Mi Fit/Xiaomi Wear are included in the system settings.
- Is it not worth headphones in Game Mod mode (on some models this turns off pop-up windows).
On models that support Google Fast Pair (such as Redmi Buds 4 Pro), the notification appears even when you first connect – just open the case next to the smartphone. But there is a caveat: if the headphones were connected to another device (for example, a laptop), the charge data may not be updated on the phone until the reconnection.
2. Check through the proprietary Mi Fit or Xiaomi Wear app
Xiaomi’s proprietary apps provide the most accurate charge information, including discharge history and battery life. Here’s how to do it:
- Install the app: 📱 For most models, Xiaomi Wear (formerly Mi Fit). 🎧 For Redmi Buds 5 Pro and later – Xiaomi Earbuds (separate application).
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Open the app and select your headphones from the device list.
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⚠️ Note: In the Xiaomi Wear application, the case charge data can be displayed with a delay of up to 5 minutes. If the percentage is not updated, try to close and reopen the case cover.
Close and open the case lid |Reconnect the headphones to the phone |Update the Xiaomi Wear|Reboot the headphones app (hold the button on the case 10 seconds)|Check the model's compatibility with the application-->
On Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro and Redmi Buds 4 Active models, detailed statistics on time of use and discharge rate are available in the application, which will help you to understand how much charge will last under different scenarios (music, calls, game mode).
3. Indication on the case: what do LEDs mean
If you don't have a smartphone, you can estimate the charge level from the indicator on the case, but there are important nuances here:
- 🔋 One white flashing LED: Case charge below 20%.Urgent recharging required.
- 🔋🔋 Two flashing LEDs: charge in the range of 20-50%.
- 🔋🔋🔋 Three flashing LEDs: charge above 50%.
- 🔋 Constant white light: 100% case charge (or headphones fully charged inside the case).
- 🟠 Orange/red light: the case is charged from the network (less than 80% flashes, 100 is constantly lit%).
On Redmi Buds 3 Lite and Xiaomi AirDots 2, the indicator shows the charge of the case only, but not individual headphones. To find out the level of charge of each headphone, they must be removed from the case - then the LEDs on the headphones themselves flash the corresponding color (white is high, red is low).
| Model headphones | Case indication | Headphone Indication | Support for % in the appendix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro | 3 white LEDs (20/50/100%) | Red/white when extracted | Yeah (every earpiece + case) |
| Redmi Buds 4 Active | 1 LED (Blinks/Burns) | Color indication when connected | Yeah (only headphones) |
| Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro | Digital display on the case | Voice assistant reports % | Yes (full statistics) |
| Redmi Earbuds 3 | 1 LED (without exact data) | No indication. | No (only notification on the phone) |
On models with a digital display on the case (for example, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro or Buddy Bracelet), the percentage of charge is displayed directly — just press the button on the case. In Redmi Buds 5 Pro, the case is generally equipped with a touch screen, where in addition to the charge, battery life is shown.
4. Voice assistant: how to know the charge of the voice
Some Xiaomi models support voice-guided charge level cues.
- Put the headphones on the phone.
- Activate a voice assistant (e.g., OK, Google or Hello, Siri).
- Tell me: 🎤 «What is the charge of headphones? (in Russian it does not work on all models). 🎤 «Battery level (in English it works more often).
On Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro and FlipBuds Pro headphones, the voice assistant can automatically report the percentage of charge when connected or by double touch (setting is available in the Xiaomi Wear app).
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If the voice assistant doesn’t respond in Russian, try switching the headphone language to English in the settings of the Xiaomi Wear app. This often solves the problem of command recognition.
⚠️ Warning: Voice prompts only work when you are actively connected to your smartphone. If the headphones are connected to a PC or other device, the function will not be available.
5. Verification via Bluetooth settings (hidden method)
Few people know, but on some Xiaomi smartphones (especially those running MIUI 12+), the charge level of the headphones is displayed in the Bluetooth menu.
- Open Settings → Bluetooth.
- Find your headphones in the list of connected devices.
- Push the gear (⚙️) headphone-name.
- In the window that opens, there will be a charge level line with percentages for each headphone.
⚠️ Note: Apps may request access to special features or Bluetooth data. Do not install programs from unverified sources - this can lead to a leak of personal data.
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The most reliable way is a combination of the branded Xiaomi Wear app and notifications on the smartphone, USB-testers) give only approximate data and may not work on all models.