How to Tie Xiaomi Earbuds Headphones to Your Phone: A Complete Guide to Problem Solutions

Xiaomi Earbuds wireless headphones have become a popular accessory thanks to a combination of high-quality sound, convenience and affordable price. However, many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time: the device is not on the list of available, the connection is constantly broken or the sound is interrupted. This article will help you understand all the nuances of attaching Xiaomi headphones to Android and iOS smartphones, as well as solve typical problems.

We will look at not only the standard pairing procedure, but also alternative methods for different models (Earbuds Basic 2, Earbuds 3 Pro, FlipBuds Pro and others), pay special attention to resetting headphones if they were previously connected to another device, as well as updating the firmware for stable operation. At the end of the article you will find answers to frequent questions and tips for optimizing the connection.

1. Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Earbuds to connect

Before you tie your headphones to your phone, make sure they are fully charged and paired. Most Xiaomi Earbuds models automatically switch to this mode when you first turn on, but if the headphones have been used before, they will have to be reset.

Here's what we need to do:

• 🔋 Charging the case: Connect the case to the power source on 10-15 Even if the light shows partial charge, low battery levels can interfere with stable connection.
• 🎧 Headphone Removal: Take both earbuds out of the case and wait until they flash white/blue (depending on the model.
• 📱 Prepare your phone: Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and make sure it’s not connected to other devices (columns, smartwatches, etc.).

Important: Headphones Xiaomi Earbuds 3 Pro and newer support Google’s Fast Pair technology, which speeds up the connection to Android devices. If your smartphone is on Android 6.0+, pairing will happen automatically when you open the case next to the phone.

If the headphones don't flash, try pressing and holding the touchpad on both headphones for 5-7 seconds. On models with mechanical buttons (e.g. Earbuds Basic), press the power button to double the signal.

2. Standard connection to Android and iOS

The process of tying headphones to a smartphone is almost the same for both operating systems, but there are nuances. Let's look at both.

Connecting to Android

1. Open Settings → Connected Devices → Bluetooth (the path may differ depending on the MIUI shell, Samsung One UI, etc.).

2. Make sure the Bluetooth slider is active. The name of your headphones will appear on the list of available devices (e.g. Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2).

3. Click on the device name and confirm pairing. Some models will require input PIN-code (usually 0000 or 1234).

If the headphones don’t show up, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on).
• 📴 Remove all previously saved devices called Mi Earbuds or Xiaomi from the list of associated devices.
• 🔋 Remove the headphones from the case, wait 10 seconds and return it back, then remove it again.

Connection to iPhone (iOS)

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.

2. Wait until the name of your headphones appears in the Other Devices section. Click on it.

3. Confirm connection. On iOS PIN-code is not required.

Important for iPhone: Some Xiaomi Earbuds models can connect as two separate devices (left and right earphone).In this case, choose the Stereo or Headset option for proper operation.

3.Resetting headphone settings Xiaomi Earbuds

If the headphones have been previously connected to another device or are not working properly, a complete reset may be required, which removes all stored connections and returns factory settings.

Instructions for most models:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover and press and hold the button on the case (usually located behind) for 10-15 seconds.
3. The indicator on the case will start flashing red, and then white / blue – this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Close it and reopen the case cover, and now the headphones are ready for the new connection.

For models without a button on the case (e.g. Earbuds 3 Pro):

• Get the headphones out of the case.
• Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds until the indicators start flashing red.
• Return the headphones to the case and try again to connect.

⚠️ Note: After reset, Xiaomi Earbuds headphones may temporarily lose communication between them (left and right).To restore stereo, place both headphones in a case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then remove them and wait for automatic pairing (indicators must flash synchronously).

4. Update firmware for stable operation

Many connectivity and sound issues are solved by a firmware update. Xiaomi regularly releases patches for its headphones that improve compatibility and fix bugs.

To update the firmware:

1. Install the official Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app (depending on the headphone model).
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app, find your headphones in the list of devices and go to Settings → Firmware Update.
4. If a new version is available, follow the instructions on the screen, do not interrupt the process and keep your headphones next to your phone.

Modern models (Earbuds 3 Pro, FlipBuds Pro) support automatic updates through the Xiaomi Earbuds app. Make sure you have notifications for new versions enabled.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones stopped connecting after the firmware update, reset (section 3) and repeat pairing. In rare cases, the firmware may contain errors - check the feedback on forums (for example, check the feedback on the forums, 4PDA or Mi Community) before installation.

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If the Mi Home app doesn't find headphones to upgrade, try connecting to them via standard Bluetooth, then close and reopen the app. Sometimes reinstallation helps.

5. Solving typical connection problems

Even after successful pairing, users face a variety of problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Headphones are not on the list of devices

Causes and solutions:

• 🔌 Low charge: Charge the case and headphones to at least 50%. the indicator on the case should burn green or orange.
• 📡 Interference: Disable other Bluetooth devices within a 5-meter radius (fitness bracelets, speakers, smart watches).
• 🔄 Bluetooth crash: On your phone go to Settings → Annexes → Bluetooth and clear the cache. Then restart the phone.

The sound is interrupted or lagged

This problem is more common on Android devices because of the Bluetooth stack implementation.

• 🎵 Change the codec: In Bluetooth settings (in the additional settings section for the connected device), select the codec SBC instead AAC or.
• 📱 Turn off energy saving: Add an app that plays sound (such as Spotify or YouTube Music) to save battery optimization.
• 🔗 Reconnect the headphones: Remove them from the list of associated devices and connect again.

Only one earpiece works.

If the sound is only on the left or right earphone:

1. Check if Mono (unilateral sound) is activated in Bluetooth settings.
2. Reset the headphones (section 3).
3. Make sure both earbuds are charged the same way, and sometimes one of them will be turned off.

⚠️ Note: On the Earbuds 3 Pro and FlipBuds Pro models, the problem with one earphone may be related to the on mode Gaming sound (low latency.

6. Optimizing the connection for different scenarios

The setup of Xiaomi Earbuds headphones may vary depending on how you use them, whether for music, calls, games or watching videos.

To listen to music

To get the best sound quality:

• 🎶 In the Xiaomi Earbuds app, select Music or Balanced (for models with equalizer support).
• 🔊 In Bluetooth phone settings, enable the aptX codec or AAC (if maintained).
• 📴 Turn off the Absolute Volume feature (in Android developers) to adjust the volume directly on the headphones.

For calls and conferences

For clear transmission of voice:

• 🎤 Activate Conversation Mode in the headphone app (improves microphone noise reduction).
• 📞 On Android in Bluetooth settings, select Headset profile instead of A2DP.
• 🔇 Use only one headphone (for example, the right one) to better understand the interlocutor.

For games and video

To minimize the delay of sound:

• 🎮 Enable Game Sound Mode (available in Earbuds 3 Pro and later).
• 📺 On Android, turn off power saving for the app you’re playing or watching videos in.
• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge – this sometimes improves the stability of your Bluetooth connection.

Advice for Xiaomi smartphone owners: If you have a MIUI phone, turn on Bluetooth Improved Sound Quality in your audio settings. This reduces latency and improves clarity.

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For stable connectivity, keep your headphones and phone at a distance of no more than 10 meters without obstacles (walls, furniture). Bluetooth 5.0+ supports longer range, but the sound quality deteriorates with increasing distance.

7. Compatibility with other devices

Xiaomi Earbuds headphones can be connected not only to smartphones, but also to laptops, tablets, TVs and even game consoles.

Connecting to a Windows laptop/PC

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your laptop (via Taskbar or Settings → Devices).

2. Press Add Device → Bluetooth.

3. Select your headphones from the list. If you need a driver, Windows usually installs it automatically.

If the sound only goes to one headphone, go to Control Panel → Sound, find your headphones, click Properties → Additional and select the Stereo format.

Connecting to a MacBook

1. Open System Settings → Bluetooth.

2. Click Connect next to the headphone name.

3. If the sound is interrupted, turn off the Automatic Sound Switch function in Bluetooth settings.

Connection to Smart TV

Most modern TVs (e.g. Xiaomi Mi TV, Samsung QLED) support Bluetooth headphones:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Sound output → Bluetooth devices.
2. Select the headphones or audio system modes.
3. Connect Xiaomi Earbuds as usual.

⚠️ Attention: TVs may have a lipinic delay. To fix it, find it in the settings. TV parameter Sound delay or AV Sync and select the value manually (usually from -100 before +100 miss).

8. Frequent questions and answers