How to tie Xiaomi headphones to your phone: full instructions with problem solving

Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular smartphone accessories, thanks to their combination of price, sound quality and functionality. However, even with such devices, users often have questions about how to connect them to the phone correctly, why the connection is cut or the sound is interrupted. This article will help you understand all the nuances of pairing, from basic settings to solving rare errors.

We will look not only at the standard Bluetooth connection procedure, but also at alternative ways for wired models, the features of working with different versions of Android and iOS, and give tips on optimizing connection.

If you’ve just bought new headphones or found it difficult to reconnect, here are step-by-step illustration instructions (in text format) and practical tips. For power users, we’ve prepared a section with hidden features that the manufacturer doesn’t always advertise.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for the first connection

Before you tie your headphones to your phone, you need to activate them correctly. TWS (True Wireless) or wired with connector Type-C/3.5 mm.

For wireless models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro or Redmi AirDots 3), follow the following steps:

• 🔋 Make sure the headphones are charged (the indicator on the case should be white or green).
• 📦 Get both headphones out of the case - they should automatically turn on (the indicator blinks).
• 🔄 If the headphones have already been used before, reset their settings (click the button on the case on the case). 10-15 seconds before flashing red/white).
• 🎧 Check that the headphones are in pairing mode: the indicator should flash white (for most models) or blue.

For wired headphones (Xiaomi Hybrid Pro, Mi In-Ear), preparation is easier:

• 🔌 Connect the plug to a 3.5mm or Type-C connector on your phone (depending on the model).
• 📱 Android 10.+ You may be asked to choose the type of connected device – select “Hearbursts” or “Audio device».
• 🔊 Check the volume level on the phone and the headphones themselves (if there is a regulator).

⚠️ Warning: If the indicator on the case of wireless headphones is not flashing white, but is burning red, this means low charge. 10-15 minutes, then try again to pair.

2. Standard Bluetooth connection (Android)

The pairing of wireless headphones with an Android phone takes no more than a minute, if you follow the algorithm:

1. Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Bluetooth (path may differ depending on the shell — MIUI, ColorOS, etc.).
2. Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off.
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (for example, Redmi AirDots 3 Pro or Mi True Wireless 2).
4. Click on the name and the pairing process will begin.
5. Confirm the connection if a request appears (sometimes you need to enter) PIN-code - default 0000 or 1234).

Once successfully connected, the device list will be “Connected” and the headphones will automatically connect to the phone when Bluetooth is turned on (if not reset).

Headphones appear in the list of Bluetooth devices|Connected status active|The sound is played through headphones (check in the player)|The indicator on the case burns blue/white (does not flash)-->

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Buds) 3T Pro) Additional settings are available after connection:

• 🎛️ Adjust the equalizer through the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app.
• 🔊 Activation of the regime ANC (Noise reduction or Transparency Mode (transparent mode).
• 📱 Customizing gestures (for example, double touching to switch tracks).

⚠️ Attention: If the headphones are plugged in but the sound is coming through the phone's speaker, check the playback settings in the player or system sounds. MIUI Go to Settings. → Sound. → Out of sound and select your headphones.

3. iPhone (iOS) connection and compatibility features

While Xiaomi is an Android-focused brand, their wireless headphones are also successful with the iPhone, but there are a few nuances:

The pairing process is similar to Android, but with minor differences:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Make sure the headphones are in search mode (blinking white indicator).
3. Select headphones from the list of “Other devices”.
4. Wait for the status of “Connected”.

Important points for iOS users:

• 🍎 Noise reduction functions (ANC) and gestures may not work properly or are absent (depending on the headphone model).
• 🔋 The charge level of the headphones is not always displayed in the battery widget (solved by installing the Battery Widget app from the App Store).
• 🎵 Codecs. AAC (The default iPhone can deliver worse sound quality than Android aptX.

Critical information for iPhone: Xiaomi headphones do not support codec LDAC on iOS, so for better sound, it is recommended to use Android devices or buy headphones with support for aptX Adaptive (for example, Sony). WF-1000XM5).

4. Solving Connection Problems

If Xiaomi headphones do not connect to the phone, the reasons can be different - from banal (discharged battery) to technical (firmware failure).

4.1 Headphones are not on the list of Bluetooth devices

What to do:

• 🔄 Reset the headphones: Put them in the case, close the lid, wait 10 seconds, then pull out.
• 📱 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone: Turn off and turn on the module in the settings.
• 🔋 Check the charge of the case - if the indicator does not burn, connect the case to the charge on the 5-10 minute.
• 🚫 Remove the headphones from the list of paired devices (if there are any) and try to connect again.

4.2 Headphones plug in, but no sound.

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔊 Check if the headphones are selected as the audio output device in the phone settings.
• 🎵 Make sure that the headphones are not activated mode ANC Transparency Mode (sometimes they jam the sound when it is not working properly).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones: turn them off in Bluetooth settings, then plug them back in.
• 🛠️ Reset the headphone settings (press the button on the case for 15 seconds before flashing red/white).

One earphone is not working.

This problem is characteristic of TWS-Try the headphones:

• 🔋 Check the charge of both headphones (sometimes one discharges faster).
• 🧲 Take both headphones out of the case and put them back – they should be synchronized with each other (the indicator on the case blinks twice).
• 🔄 Reset the settings (see 4.1) and connect again.
• 🛒 If the problem persists, factory marriage is possible - contact the service center.

⚠️ Note: If after reset, the headphones stopped connecting even to the case (the indicator does not respond to pressing), this may indicate a hardware breakdown of the controller. In this case, self-repair is impossible - a replacement of the board at the service center is required.

5. Additional functions and hidden capabilities

Xiaomi headphones support a number of features that many users are unaware of, and here are the most useful ones:

Customization of gestures

On most models (Buds) 3/4 Pro, AirDots 3) The following gestures are available:

• 👆 Double touch on left/right earpiece: switching tracks or calling a voice assistant.
• 👇 Finger retention: switching noise reduction modes (ANC/Transparency/Off).
• 👈 Triple touch: activation of game mode (reduces sound latency).

To tune the gestures:

1. Install the Xiaomi Wear or Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS).
2. Connect the headphones to the app via Bluetooth.
3. Go to the Touch Control section and select actions for each gesture.

5.2. Game mode (Low Latency)

To reduce the latency of sound (relevant for games and videos), activate the game mode:

• 🎮 In the Xiaomi Wear app, go to the headphone settings.
• 🔍 Find the option “Game mode” or “Low latency).
• 🔄 Activate the mode - the sound delay will decrease with ~200 before ~80-100 miss.

Note: This mode may slightly degrade the sound quality due to the use of a simpler codec.

Verification of the originality of the headphones

To make sure your Xiaomi headphones aren’t fake, follow the following steps:

• 📱 Connect your headphones to your phone via Xiaomi Wear.
• 🔍 In the main menu of the application, check the serial number of the device.
• 🌐 Compare it to the number on the box and on the website. mi.com/global/verify.

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If the Xiaomi Wear app does not have a section with gesture settings, update the headphone firmware. → Update the firmware and follow the instructions.

6. Update to the headphone firmware

The manufacturer regularly releases firmware updates for headphones that improve connection stability, sound quality and add new features.

1. Install the latest version of the Xiaomi Wear or Mi Home app.
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app and go to the section with your headphones.
4. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select “Firmware Update».
5. If the update is available, follow the instructions on the screen. Don't turn off the headphones during the process!

Example of current firmware versions for popular models (June 2026):

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones are turned off or depleted during the firmware update, they may stop turning on, in which case, put them in the case for charging for 30 minutes, then try again to update. If the problem persists, contact the service center - independent firmware recovery is impossible.

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Updating your firmware through the official app is the only safe way to do so. Do not use third-party utilities as they can damage your headphones or take away your warranty.

7. Alternative ways of connecting

In addition to standard Bluetooth, Xiaomi headphones can be connected to the phone in other ways.

Connection through USB Type-C (for wired models)

Some models (Xiaomi Hybrid Pro) HD, Mi In-Ear HD) Support the connection through USB Type-C instead of the traditional 3.5 mm:

• 🔊 Better sound quality through digital transmission (no interference).
• 🔋 Possibility to charge your phone while listening to music (on supported models).
• 🛡️ Protection against mechanical damage of the connector (as opposed to 3.5 mm).

To connect:

1. Insert the Type-C plug into the appropriate port on the phone.
2. In the sound settings, select «USB-audio device as a source of output.
3. If necessary, install the driver (on Android it is usually installed automatically).

Connection via adapter (for phones without 3.5 mm)

If your phone (like the Xiaomi 13 Pro or iPhone 14) doesn’t have a 3.5mm connector but you have wired headphones, use an adapter:

• 🔌 For Android: Type-C Adapter → 3.5 mm (e.g. Xiaomi Type-C to) 3.5mm Audio Adapter).
• 🍎 For iPhone: Lightning adapter → 3.5 mm (official from Apple).

Note: Cheap adapters may degrade sound quality or not support the microphone.

7.3 Connect to multiple devices simultaneously

Some models (Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, Redmi AirDots 3 Pro) support multipoint, which is a connection to two devices at once.

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (such as a phone).
2. Activate the pairing mode (see Section 1).
3. Connect the headphones to the second device (laptop or tablet).
4. The headphones will now automatically switch between devices depending on the active sound source.

8. Care and extension tips

To make Xiaomi headphones last longer, follow these recommendations:

Proper charging

• 🔌 Use the original cable and power adapter (or Quick Charge certified).
• 🔋 Don’t leave your headphones on charge for more than 24 hours – this shortens battery life.
• 🌡️ Avoid charging at extreme temperatures (below 0)°C or higher than 40°C).

Cleaning and storage

• 🧼 Regularly clean the mesh of speakers and microphones with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol (at least 70%).
• 💧 Do not use headphones in the rain or in the bathroom, even if they have protection. IPX4.
• 📦 Keep your headphones in a case – this protects them from dust and mechanical damage.

8.3 Optimization of Bluetooth connection

• 📶 Keep your phone and headphones at a distance of no more than 10 meters in line of sight.
• 🚫 Disable other Bluetooth devices if they are not in use (fitness bracelets, smart watches).
• 🔄 If the sound is interrupted, reconnect the headphones or reboot the phone.

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To extend the life of a headphone battery, once a month, fully discharge and charge them to 100%. This helps calibrate the power controller.

Compliance with these rules will help avoid most problems and prolong the life of headphones on the Internet. 20-30%.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions