How to connect Xiaomi wireless headphones to your phone, laptop or TV: instructions with pictures and tips

Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular accessories due to the combination of price, sound quality and functionality. However, even with such devices, users often have difficulties when connecting for the first time: the headphones are not on the list of available devices, the sound is interrupted or only one earphone is working. In this article, we will analyze all the ways of pairing, from standard Bluetooth connection to solving atypical problems with Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless and Xiaomi Buds.

Xiaomi headphones feature the use of proprietary chips and protocols, which sometimes require additional actions to work correctly. LC3-Codecs (such as Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) can automatically switch between devices, but you need to properly configure your Bluetooth profile.We will tell you how to avoid common errors and what to do if the headphones refuse to connect to an iPhone, MacBook or Mi TV. TV.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for the first connection

Before pairing, make sure the headphones are fully charged - a discharged battery can interrupt the connection process.Most Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Buds 4 Active or Mi True Wireless 2) automatically go into pairing mode when first turned on, but some require manual activation.

To put the headphones in search mode:

• 🔋 Take both headphones out of the case and wait for the indicator to flash (usually white/blue for new models, red/white for old ones).
• 🎧 On models with touch control (for example, Xiaomi Buds) 3T Pro) hold the touch for 3 seconds until the double beep.
• 🔄 For headphones with a button (such as Redmi AirDots S), press it for 5-7 seconds until the indicator flashes quickly.

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If the light flashes red, the headphones are discharged. Connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes, then try again.

Important: Some models (such as the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro) support dual connectivity (to two devices at the same time), which requires pairing them with the first device first, and then activating multipoint mode in Bluetooth settings.

2. Connect to Android smartphone (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO)

On Android devices (especially on Xiaomi smartphones), the connection process is as simple as possible thanks to built-in support for A2DP profiles and.

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Get your headphones out of the case – they should appear in the list of available devices called Mi True Wireless, Redmi Buds or similar (depending on the model).
3. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing. Some Xiaomi smartphones may have a notification about the download of a brand profile - agree.

If the headphones are not displayed:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone’s Bluetooth module (turn it off/on in the notification curtain).
• 📱 Remove the headphones from the list of associated devices (if there are any) and repeat the search.
• 🔋 Check that the case is charged – some models (Redmi Buds 3 Lite) do not activate the search mode at low battery level of the case.

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Feature for smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi: if you have installed firmware MIUI 12+, the system can automatically offer to update the firmware headphones through the application Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear. update is recommended, as it fixes connection errors and improves stability.

3. Connection to iPhone or iPad (iOS)

While Xiaomi is an Android-based brand, their headphones are compatible with iOS, but with some nuances, such as LC3-enabled models (such as Xiaomi Buds 4) will run in base AAC mode, which can slightly degrade the sound quality.

Instructions for iPhone/iPad:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the search mode on the headphones (see section 1).
3. In the list of devices, select Xiaomi headphones (the name can be displayed as LE-... or Mi...).
4. Confirm pairing. iOS 15+ may require permission to access the microphone.

Problems and solutions for iOS:

• 🔊 No sound in the calls: go to Settings → Bluetooth → (i) next to the headphones and enable the option "Use for calls".
• 🎵 Sound Interrupts: Turn off the “Low Bluetooth Power” feature in the accessory settings.
• 🔄 Headphones connect only one by one: reset them (see section 6) and repeat pairing.

Headphones Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro and newer support a quick change of devices on iOS through the function "Automatic switch" (you need to enable Bluetooth settings on the iPhone).

4. Connection to a laptop or PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Connecting to computers usually doesn’t cause problems, but Windows may require additional drivers to keep the microphone running properly or support for aptX/LDAC codecs (if they are claimed in the model).

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Press "Add device" → Bluetooth.
3. Select Xiaomi headphones from the list. If the name doesn't show, try the "Mi True Wireless" or "LE-Audio" option.

If there is no sound after the connection:

• 🔊 Check that the headphones are selected as the default playback device (control panel) → Sound).
• 🎤 To use the microphone, go to the device properties → In addition, and turn on "Allow the use of the microphone".
• 🔧 If the sound is interrupted, turn off Bluetooth power saving: Device Manager → Bluetooth adapters → Properties → Power management (uncheck the box from "Allow shutdown...").

For macOS:

On a MacBook or iMac, the connection is standard:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click "Connect" next to Xiaomi headphones.
3. If the sound is only in mono mode, go to Settings of Sound → Exit and select the headphones manually.

5. Connect to Xiaomi TV (Mi TV) or Android TV

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2 series, Mi TV Q2, etc.) support wireless headphones, but with reservations: not all headphone models are compatible with Android TV due to protocol limitations. For example, Redmi AirDots 3 can connect, but with a latency.

Instructions:

1. On the Mi TV remote, click Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the search mode on the headphones.
3. Select the headphones from the list. If the TV requests PIN-code, try 0000 or 1234.

⚠️ Attention: on Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 9 and below may not be supported LE Audio, which will cause problems with the headphone models later than 2022, in which case use a Bluetooth adapter (for example, Xiaomi Bluetooth Audio Receiver).

6. Reset Xiaomi headphone settings (if not connected)

If Xiaomi headphones are not defined by devices or malfunction, perform a hard reset.

• 🔄 For models with a button: put both headphones in the case, then press the button on the case for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
• 🎧 For touch-controlled models: hold the touch on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds (until the beep is sounded).
• 📱 For headphones with an app: use the reset function in Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear (Settings section of the device) → Reset).

After resetting the Xiaomi headphones:

• Remove from the list of associated devices on all gadgets.
• Return to factory settings (including equalizer and control settings).
• Automatically switch to pairing mode at the next turn on.

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Resetting your headphones is the last way to fix your problems. Before you do that, try rebooting your Bluetooth on your source device and updating your headphone firmware.

⚠️ Note: on Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro and later, a reset through the case button may not work – use only touch control or the Xiaomi Wear app.

7. Sound optimization and problem solving

Even after a successful connection, users experience a delay, interruptions, or uneven volume in different headphones.

Problem: Sound delay (lipsinc)

• 🎮 On Android: Enable Game or Low Lag mode in Bluetooth settings.
• 📺 On Mi. TV: Go to Settings. → Sound. → Bluetooth Audio Settings and Select “Latency Priority".
• 💻 On Windows: Install Qualcomm’s Bluetooth Audio Driver (to support aptX) LL).

Problem: Sound interruptions

• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the headphones and the device (walls, metal objects).
• 🔋 Charge headphones up to 100% - at low charge can trigger energy saving.
• 📱 On Android, disable the “Adaptive Battery” function for Bluetooth in the application settings.

Problem: Different volume in headphones

This is a typical problem for models with ANC (active noise cancellation), for example, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro.

• 🔊 Reset the headphone settings (see Section 6).
• 🎛️ In the Xiaomi Wear app, check the sound balance in the Equator section.
• 🧹 Clean the speaker grids from dust (use a soft brush).

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)