How to check the charge of headphones Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular gadgets on the market due to the combination of price, sound quality and functionality. However, many users face the problem of how to quickly and accurately find out the battery level, especially if the indication on the body is missing or uninformative. In this article, we will analyze all possible methods for checking the charge for different models from the budget Redmi Buds to the flagship Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro.

It's important to understand that the way you check can vary depending on your firmware version, your headphone model, and even your smartphone operating system. We've collected up-to-date data for 2026, including hidden features and life hacks that aren't written about in the official instructions. If you want to avoid sudden discharge while listening to music or making an important call, this guide is for you.

1. Check the charge through the official Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app

The most reliable and versatile way is to use Xiaomi’s proprietary apps, which support most headphone models, from Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 to the latest Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro.

1. Install the Mi Home app (for older models) or Xiaomi Wear (for newer ones) from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to your smartphone via Bluetooth (if not already connected).
3. Open the app and find your headphones in the list of devices, which are usually displayed in the Audio or Wearables section.
4. Click on the headphone card – detailed information will appear on the screen, including the percentage of charge of each headphone and case.

Newer versions of apps (2023-2026) add low charge notifications, such as if one of the headphones drops below 10%, you will receive a push message. To enable this option, go to Settings → Notifications → Headphone Charge.

Check the version of the app (update to the latest version)|Reconnect your headphones via Bluetooth|Reboot your smartphone|Reset the headphones to factory settings (see Section 6)-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi Buds 3 Lite), the app can only show the charge of the case, but not individual headphones.

2. Indication on the body of headphones and case: decoding of signals

Most Xiaomi headphones are equipped with light indicators that signal the level of charge, but their behavior depends on the model.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro), the indicator on the case can only show charge when connected to a power source. To check the level without charging, click the button on the case - the number of blinks corresponds to an approximate percentage (e.g., 3 blinks = ~30%).

Voice prompts also help determine the charge. For example, when connected to a smartphone, Xiaomi Buds 4 headphones can say: “Hearphone charge is high” (over 60%) or “Hearphone charge is low” (less than 20%), This feature only works when connected to devices on MIUI or smartphones with support for FastConnect.

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3. Checking the charge through Bluetooth settings on the smartphone

If you have a smartphone running Android 8.0+ or iOS 13+, you can see the charge level of the headphones right in the Bluetooth menu — but only for some models. Here's how it works:

For Android (MIUI, Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.):

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Find your headphones in the list of connected devices.
3. Press the gear icon (⚙) headphone-name.
4. Some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14) displays the percentage of charge of each headphone and case.

For iPhone (iOS):

1. Open Control Point (swipe down from the top right corner on iPhone X and later).
2. Hold your finger on the music playback control unit.
3. In the upper right corner will appear the icon headphones with a percentage of charge (works for Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro and later).

⚠️ Note: On budget models (e.g. Redmi Buds 2), this method may not work due to the lack of support for Battery Level Reporting protocol in the headphone firmware.

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If the charge doesn't show up in Bluetooth settings, try turning off and reconnect the headphones, sometimes resetting the connection cache and restoring the correct indication.

4.Use of third-party applications for charge monitoring

If the proprietary methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities, and we tested a few applications and selected the most reliable ones:

• 📱 Battery Monitor for Bluetooth - shows the charge of headphones and case in real time, supports most Xiaomi models.
• 🔋 AccuBattery — besides the basic features, analyzes the discharge rate of the headphone battery and predicts the remaining operating time.
• 🍎 Battery Life is one of the few iOS apps that can read data from Xiaomi headphones (requires jailbreak for full functionality.

When you first connect these applications, you may need permission to access Bluetooth data. On Android 12+, you also need to manually enable the option “Exact location in the application resolution settings is a system requirement for working with Bluetooth LE.”

Important: Some apps (such as Battery Monitor) may show incorrect data for headphones with non-standard firmware (for example, after flashing through Flippy), in which case the only reliable way is to use the original software from Xiaomi.

5.Voice assistants and charge check commands

If your headphones support voice assistants (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri), you can find out the level of charge using voice commands.

• 🎤 For Alice (on smartphones with a MIUI): Say, "Alice, what's the charge on the headphones?" Works with Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro and newer models.
• 🤖 For Google Assistant, "OK, Google, show me my Xiaomi headphones." Requires pre-binding headphones in Xiaomi Wear.
• 🍏 For Siri (on iPhone): "Hey Siri, how much battery do my headphones have?" Supported only on Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and FlipBuds Pro.

Voice commands don't work on all models, as they require HFP 1.7+ (Hands-Free Profile) support. If the assistant says it can't detect charge, check:

1. Is the headphone firmware updated (see section 7).
2. Are the headphones connected to the smartphone in Phone Call mode (not just as an audio device).
3. Is Voice Notifications enabled in the Xiaomi Wear app settings?

6 Resetting headphone settings with incorrect charge indication

If none of the methods show a real charge level (for example, the headphones suddenly turn off during readings). 50%), It's possible that the power controller has failed, and then the hardware reset will help. Xiaomi/Redmi:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 15-20 seconds (on some models – up to 30 seconds), until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.
3. Open the case cover and wait until the headphones reset (the indicators flash green).
4. Connect the headphones to the smartphone again (they will appear in the Bluetooth list as a new device).

After discharge:

• 🔄 Headphones will return to factory settings (including the device name in Bluetooth).
• 📊 Charge indication should be correct (if the problem was a software failure).
• ⚠️ All user settings (such as gesture customization) will reset.

⚠️ Note: On models with active noise reduction (ANC), For example, such as Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, resets can disable this feature. Once connected to the Xiaomi Wear app, it will need to be enabled again in the audio settings section. → Noise suppression.

7. Update of firmware for correct charge indication

In some cases, inaccurate charge indications are associated with outdated headphone firmware. Xiaomi regularly releases updates that fix battery display bugs. Here's how to update the firmware:

1. Open the Xiaomi Wear app and go to the headphone section of your headphones.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select the firmware update.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to be completed (the headphones should lie in a case with the lid open).

⚠️ Warning: Don't interrupt the update process and don't close the case cover! This can cause the headphones to blink:

1. Wait 10-15 minutes (sometimes the process takes longer than usual).
2. If nothing happens, reset (see Section 6) and try again.

Following a successful update:

• 🔄 Reboot the headphones (take out of the case and put back in).
• 📱 Check the charge via the Bluetooth app or settings.
• 🎧 Test the work during 1-2 cycles of discharge / charging.

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The firmware update not only fixes charge-indication bugs, but also improves sound quality, connection stability and battery life, and it is recommended to check for updates every 2-3 months.

8. Alternative methods: calculation of working hours and tests

If none of the above methods are suitable (for example, you have a very old model without application support), you can roughly determine the charge by the time of operation.

1. Fully charge the headphones (the indicator on the case should burn green).
2. Turn on music playback at 50% volume and record the time until the headphones are discharged.
3. Compare the result with the official data for your model (see table below).

For example, if your Redmi Buds 3 Lite lasted 9 hours (half 18), it's about 50% charge, which is inaccurate, but it can help you estimate the battery level in the field.

For a more accurate test, use the AccuBattery app (Section 4), which captures discharge cycles and plots battery wear schedules, which is especially useful for headphones older than 1-2 years, where battery capacity may have decreased.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the charge of headphones Xiaomi