How to connect wireless headphones Xiaomi: instructions for all models

Xiaomi wireless headphones are a combination of sound, convenience and modern technology. However, even with such advanced gadgets, users sometimes have difficulty connecting for the first time. Incorrect pairing can lead to sound problems, permanent communication interruptions or even complete device failure. In this article, we will examine all the nuances of connecting Xiaomi headphones to various devices – from smartphones to computers – and give practical tips for eliminating typical errors.

It's important to understand that the pairing process can vary depending on the headphone model (like the AirDots Pro 2, Buds 4 Pro or FlipBuds Pro) and the type of device you connect them to. We'll look at universal methods, as well as specific scenarios. If you're faced with headphones not defined by the system or connected with delays, here you'll find solutions.

Before you go to the instructions, make sure your headphones are charged (the indicator should flash or burn white/blue), and the device you connect them to has Bluetooth on, these simple steps will help avoid most problems at the start.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for the first connection

Before pairing, you need to put the headphones in search mode. Most Xiaomi models start this process automatically when they first turn on, but if the headphones have been used before, they will have to reset or re-activate the pairing mode.

Here’s how to do this for different models:

• 🔹 AirDots (Pro) 2/3, Buds 3/4: Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones for a period of time. 10–15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white and red.
• 🔹 FlipBuds Pro, Buds 4 Pro: Open the case, then press the button on the back of the case for 5-7 seconds (the indicator flashes orange).
• 🔹 Redmi Buds 3/4: Take the headphones out of the case and hold the button on the case 10 seconds until you hear the beep.

If the indicator is not responding, check the charge of the headphones: connect the case to the charger for 10-15 minutes. Sometimes the discharged headphones do not go into pairing mode. Also make sure that you do not confuse the charge indicators of the case and the headphones themselves - in some models they are located nearby, but mean different states.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones were previously connected to another device, they may be blocked by the “fast connection” function (for example, on Android).In this case, remove them from the list of conjugated devices on the old gadget or reset (see section 5).

2. Connect to Android smartphone (MIUI, Stock Android, Samsung)

The pairing with Android devices usually goes smoothly, but there are nuances for MIUI firmware and other brands. Consider the process with the example of Xiaomi smartphone with MIUI 14:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Remove the headphones from the case (they should automatically go into pairing mode).
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your model (for example, "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2") and tap it.
4. Confirm the pairing if a request appears.

On Samsung smartphones or devices with a “pure” Android (like the Pixel), the process is similar, but additional permission may be required to access contacts or media. If the headphones don’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your smartphone (disable/enable module).
• 📱 Remove the Bluetooth app cache in the application settings.
• 🔋 Check if the pairing does not block the power saving mode (turn it off temporarily).

For dual-connection models (like Buds 4 Pro), go to Bluetooth settings after pairing, tap the gear icon next to the headphones, and enable the "Dual-device Connection" option, which will automatically switch between your smartphone and laptop.

3. Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of the work

While Xiaomi is an Android-based brand, its headphones are compatible with the iPhone, but there are a few important points:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (see section 1).
3. In the list of devices, select your model. If the name is displayed in characters, that's okay, as sometimes happens with Chinese versions of headphones.

After connecting, check the following settings:

• 🎵 At Control Point (swipe down) hold the volume panel to select the headphones as the output device.
• 🔊 B Settings → Bluetooth → i (near the headphones) turn on the option "Use as headphones and microphone".
• 📱 Turn off Auto Switch if the headphones spontaneously connect to other Apple devices.

Note: Advanced gesture control (e.g. double tap track change) may not work on iOS, as these features are optimized for MIUI. Some models (e.g. AirDots 3 Pro) also support AAC codec, which provides better audio quality on iPhone than SBC.

⚠️ Note: On iPhone, Xiaomi headphones can discharge faster due to the peculiarities of Bluetooth in iOS. To extend the work time, turn off the headphones from the list of conjugated devices when not using them.

4. Computer connection (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Pairing with a PC or laptop requires a little more action, especially on Windows, where drivers sometimes have problems.

Windows 10/11

1. Press Win + I, go to Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and click "Add Device".
3. Select "Bluetooth" and wait for the headphones to appear in the list.
4. Put them on the floor and confirm the link.

If the headphones are connected but there is no sound:

• 🔊 Check if they are selected as the output device in the Control Panel → Sound.
• 🔄 Reinstall the Bluetooth driver: in Device Manager, find the Bluetooth adapter, right-click and select Update driver".
• 📥 Download the latest driver version from the laptop manufacturer’s website (for example, for Intel). AX200 or Qualcomm Atheros).

macOS

On a Mac, the process is simpler:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones.
3. In the list of devices, select your model and click "Connect".

If the sound is interrupted, try turning off Automatic Sound Switching in Bluetooth settings.

Linux

On most distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora) use Bluetooth Manager:

1. Install blueman if you don't have one: sudo apt install blueman
2. Start the Bluetooth manager, find the headphones and connect.
3. For sound, you may need to select an A2DP Sink profile in your device settings.

5.Resetting Xiaomi headphone settings

If the headphones don't connect, malfunction or forget the previous device, a complete reset will help.

• 🔹 AirDots Pro 2, Buds 3: Place the headphones in the case, then hold the button on the case for 20 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
• 🔹 FlipBuds Pro: Open the case, press the button for 10 seconds until the indicator becomes purple.
• 🔹 Redmi Buds 4: Twice tap the touchpad of both headphones, then hold on for 15 seconds.

Once reset, the headphones will go back to the factory settings, and you can reconnect them. Note that the reset also removes all stored device profiles, so you have to re-match the headphones with all the gadgets.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi headphones with firmware for the Chinese market (for example, models with suffixes) CN) In this case, try using the Mi Home app or Xiaomi Wear for forced reset.

Put the headphones in the case

Make sure the cover is charged (indicator is on fire)

Disconnect Headphones from All Devices in Bluetooth Settings

Confirm the reset by holding the button before the indicator flashes-->

6. Solving common problems

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

The headphones are plugged in, but there's no sound.

• 🔊 Check if the headphones are selected as the output device in the sound settings.
• 📱 Reboot Bluetooth on your device (turn off/on the module).
• 🔋 Make sure the headphones are not discharged (the indicator on the case should burn green or white).

The sound is interrupted or there are delays.

• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the headphones and the device (walls, metal objects).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones (remove them from the list of devices and pair again).
• 🎵 In Bluetooth settings, select the priority "Sound Quality" instead of "Low Latency" (if available).

Headphones spontaneously turn off

• 🔋 Check the charge of the case and headphones.
• 📱 Turn off power saving mode for Bluetooth in battery settings.
• 🔄 Update the firmware of headphones through the Xiaomi Wear or Mi Home app.

If the problem persists, try connecting the headphones to another device. If they work normally, the problem is in the original gadget (for example, a faulty Bluetooth module).

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If Xiaomi headphones are not defined on Windows, try removing all devices from the Bluetooth list, then restart the PC and repeat pairing. Often this helps with driver conflicts.

7. Additional settings and chips

Once connected, you can customize your headphones to suit your needs, and here are some useful features available depending on the model:

• 🎧 Transparency mode (for example, in Buds 4 Pro): allows you to hear surrounding sounds without removing the headphones.
• 🔊 Adaptive ANC (Active noise cancellation: automatically adjusts the level of suppressed noise.
• 🎵 Equalizer: in the same application you can select the pre-settings of the sound ("Bases", "Clean vocals", etc.).
• 🔋 Fast charging: 5 minutes in a case gives up to 2 hours of playback (supported in AirDots 3 Pro and later).

For models with LDAC support (e.g. FlipBuds Pro), it is recommended to enable this codec in the Bluetooth settings on Android (in Settings → Bluetooth → Sound settings).

Important: Some features (such as adaptive noise cancellation) only work with devices on MIUI or with the installed Xiaomi Wear app.

8. Compatibility with other devices (TV, game consoles)

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

TVs (Smart TV)

Most modern TVs support Bluetooth, but there are nuances:

• 📺 Xiaomi. TV: Go to Settings. → Devices → Bluetooth, activate search and select headphones.
• 📺 Nana Samsung/LG: You may need to switch to sound settings. → Sound output → Bluetooth device.
• 🔊 Lip Sync (Lip Sync) is eliminated in the sound settings TV (Option “Audio delay").

Game consoles (PS5, Nintendo Switch)

On PlayStation 5:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Sound output.
2. Select "Out to headphones" and specify your model.

On the Nintendo Switch, Bluetooth is only supported in OLED and Switch 2021 models. Older versions will require a Bluetooth adapter.

Smart watches and fitness bracelets

Some models (such as the Mi Band 7 Pro) support headphones to listen to music right from the clock.

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on the clock.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones.
3. Select headphones in the list of available devices.

⚠️ Note: When connecting to gaming consoles or TV The only way to run headphones is in mono mode (sound only goes to one headphone) and that's a firmware restriction, and it doesn't depend on the headphone model.

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For minimal audio delay when watching video on TV or PC, choose the aptX Low Latency codec (if supported) or AAC in Bluetooth settings.

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