How to connect headphones Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions for all models

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 sometimes have difficulties when connecting first or after resetting. This article will help you understand how to pair Xiaomi headphones with a phone, tablet or computer, and what to do if the gadget is not determined by the system.

We will look at all the current models - from budget Redmi Buds to flagship Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, as well as universal ways of connecting that work on devices running Android, iOS and Windows. We will pay special attention to typical errors that cause headphones to not connect, and give practical tips for their elimination.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for connection

Before you start pairing, make sure your headphones are ready to go, which is especially important for new devices or after a long downtime.

• 🔋 Charge your headphones. Make sure that the charge level is at least 30% - when the charge is low, you may not start the pairing mode. To check, look at the indicator on the case case case: flashing red light means discharge, green - full charge.
• 📦 Remove both earphones from the charger case – some models (e.g. Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2) only automatically turn on when removed simultaneously.
• 🔄 Reset previous settings: If the headphones have already been connected to another device, they may need to be “forgot” in the Bluetooth settings or perform a hardware reset (more about this in the error section).

For touch-controlled models (such as the Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro), check that the headphones are not blocked by casual touch. Sometimes it is enough to touch the touchpad for 2-3 seconds to unlock them before connecting.

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If the indicator on the case does not burn at all, try to clean the contacts of the headphones and case with a dry cotton swab - oxidation can block charging and turning on.

2. Connecting to a smartphone on Android

Most Xiaomi users use headphones with smartphones on Android. the process of pairing here is as simple as possible, but there are nuances for different versions of the OS.

1. Activate Bluetooth on your phone. To do this, swipe from top to bottom across the screen and tap the Bluetooth icon, or go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
2. Put the headphones in pairing mode: 🎧 For most models: Press the button on the case (or touchpad on headphones) for 3-5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white and red (or only white for new models). 🔄 For Xiaomi Air 2 SE And the like: twice touch the touch panel on any headphone.

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Once successfully connected, the indicator on the case will stop flashing and light up blue (or go out). In some models (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4) voice confirmation will sound in English: "Connected".

Charge headphones up to 30%+

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3. Connection to iPhone or iPad

While Xiaomi is a brand focused on the Android ecosystem, their headphones work well with Apple devices, and the connection algorithm is almost identical, but there are a couple of important things:

1. Activate Bluetooth on your iPhone: go to Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the switch. Alternatively, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen (or down from the top right corner on Face ID models) and tap the Bluetooth icon in the control panel.

2. Translate the headphones into search mode:

For Redmi Buds 3 Lite and the like: press the button on the case for 5 seconds until the indicator starts to blink quickly.

For Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro: Open the case cover and press the touch panel on any headphone for 3 seconds.

3. Connect to the Bluetooth menu: in the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2) and tap it. No confirmation is required.

Important: The iPhone may not support some of the features available on Android, such as:

• 🎵 Customization of control (setting actions on tapu).
• 🔊 Adaptive noise maker (in models with ANC).
• 📊 Display the charge level of each headphone separately.

4. Computer connection (Windows, macOS, Linux)

If you want to use Xiaomi headphones with a laptop or PC, the process is a little different than mobile devices. The main difficulty is the lack of built-in support for some codecs (such as LC3 or aptX), which can affect the sound quality.

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Put the headphones in pairing mode (as described above).
4. Select the headphones from the list. If the system requests a driver, allow automatic installation.

For macOS:

On a MacBook or iMac:

1. Open System Settings → Bluetooth.

2. Click Connect next to the headphones found.

3. wait for the pairing to be completed (confirmation on headphones may be required).

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PC audio problems? Often the headphones plug in, but only one earphone or a latency is playing, and this is due to the wrong Bluetooth profile:

• 🎧 stereo (A2DP) — music-and-video.
• 📞 Headset (HSP/HFP) — Call only (low quality).

To switch:

1. In Windows: Go to Control Panel → Sound, find headphones, click Properties → Additional and select A2DP.
2. On macOS: In Bluetooth settings, click Settings next to the headphones and select Use as a stereo headset.

5. Solving Connection Problems

If Xiaomi headphones are not connected or permanently disabled, the reasons can be both software and hardware.

🔌 Headphones are not detectable.

• ⚡ Battery is dead. Charge the case and headphones for at least 10 minutes, then try again.
• 🔄 Reset. For most models, put your headphones in your case, then press the button on your case for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white (this is a reset signal).
• 📱 Conflict with other devices. Go to Settings on your phone. → Bluetooth, find your headphones in the list and select Forget the device then plug in again.

🎵 The sound is interrupted or only goes in one headphone.

This problem often arises from:

• 📶 Bluetooth interference. Move away from interference sources (Wi-Fi routers, microwaves).
• 🔊 Wrong profile. Go to Settings on Android → Connected devices → Settings (cogs) → Sound and vibration → Sound quality and select High (AAC or).
• 🧹 Contact contamination, clean the contacts on headphones and in the case with an alcohol napkin.

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If the headphones don't connect after reset, try connecting them to another device, and if the problem persists, it's a hardware malfunction (for example, a Bluetooth module in the headphones is damaged).

Specific errors for different models:

6. Customization and customization of Xiaomi headphones

Once successfully connected, you can customize your headphones to suit your needs, and Xiaomi offers the official Mi Earphones app (for Android) or Xiaomi Earphones (for iOS) for this purpose.

• 🎛️ Control setting: assigning actions to touch panels (for example, double tap to play/pause or call a voice assistant).
• 🔊 Equalizer: Selection of preset sound profiles or manual frequency setting.
• 🔋 Displaying the charge level of the case and each headphone separately.
• 🔄 Update firmware: fix bugs and add new features.

For active noise cancellation (ANC) models such as the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro or Buds 4, the app can:

• 🎧 Select the noise reduction level (e.g., Weak, Medium, Strong).
• 🌿 Enable Transparency mode for communication without removing headphones.
• 🎵 Adaptive noise reduction, which automatically adjusts the level depending on the surrounding sounds.

Important: Mi Earphones may not display some models (e.g. Redmi Buds 3 Lite) because they use simplified firmware, in which case the functionality is limited to basic Bluetooth settings.

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If your model is not in the app, try to download alternative software, such as MaterialPods (for Android), which supports most Xiaomi headphones and offers advanced settings.

7. How to turn off or reset Xiaomi headphones

If you want to disconnect your headphones from your device or prepare them for sale, follow the following steps:

🔗 Disconnection from the device

1. On Android: go to Settings → Connected Devices → Bluetooth, find your headphones and click Disable.

2.On iOS: Go to Settings → Bluetooth, tap on the i icon next to the headphones and select Forget this device.

3. On Windows: Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth, select headphones and click Delete Device.

🔄 Complete resetting of settings

This is useful if the headphones are buggy or you want to remove all the conjugated devices.

• For Redmi Buds 3/AirDots 3: Put your headphones in your case, then press the button on your case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
• For Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro: Tap the touchpad three times on any headphone for 2 seconds.
• For Mi True Wireless Earphones 2: pinch the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)