How to pair headphones Xiaomi: instructions for all models

Xiaomi wireless headphones are a combination of sound, convenience and affordable price. However, even with such devices, users sometimes face difficulties when first connecting or re-pairing. In this article, we will discuss how to properly pair Xiaomi headphones with different devices: smartphones (including iPhones), laptops, PCs and even TVs.

If you've just unpacked a new pair of headphones or encountered a device not found error, don't panic. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by standard methods, which we've described below, and if your model behaves "not like everyone else," there's a section at the end of the article with solutions for specific devices.

Preparation of Xiaomi headphones for pairing

Before you plug in the headphones, make sure they are ready to connect.Most Xiaomi models automatically go into pairing mode when first turned on, but sometimes manual activation is required.

Here's what we need to do:

• 🔋 Charge the headphones. Make sure there's a charge in the case (the indicator should burn or blink). If the battery is discharged, the pairing may be interrupted.
• 📦 Many models (such as the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro) will activate the search mode only after extraction.
• 🔄 Reset your previous settings (if the headphones have already connected to another device). To do this, press and hold the button on the case or the headphones themselves for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
• 📱 Turn on Bluetooth on the device you plan to connect to. On Android, this is done via the notification panel or Settings. → Connections → Bluetooth.

Important for touch-controlled models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds 4): if the headphones don't respond to touch, try resetting them via the Mi Home app or Xiaomi Wear.

Interface with Android smartphone (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO)

Connecting to Android phones is the easiest scenario, especially if you have a device of the same brand. MIUI automatically recognizes Xiaomi headphones and offers additional settings through branded software.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on your smartphone.
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.
3. Click on the headphone name in the list. If you have a request for code confirmation (usually 0000 or 1234), type it in.
4. Wait for the message "Connected." Some models (Xiaomi Air 2 Pro) will then run the customization wizard in the Mi Home app.

If the headphones are not displayed:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off and turn on again).
• 📵 Make sure the headphones are not connected to another device (e.g. a laptop).
• 🔋 Check the case charge - at a level below 10%, the pairing mode may not be activated.

For owners of Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphones: after connecting, open the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app to adjust gestures, equalizer and update the firmware of the headphones. Some models (for example, FlipBuds Pro) also include noise emitter.

Connect to iPhone (iOS) and other Apple devices

Although Xiaomi is an Android brand, its headphones work well with the iPhone, but there are nuances: some features (such as customizing gestures) will not be available without the app, and sound can be transmitted in AAC format instead of aptX.

How to connect:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (see the section "Preparation").
3. In the list of devices, select your model (for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2).
4. Confirm your connection. iOS 15+ may have a notification about an “uncertified accessory” – feel free to ignore it.

Restrictions on use with iPhone:

• ⚠️ No support. LDAC or aptX, the sound will be transmitted over the AAC (quality).
• ⚠️ Branded gestures do not work (for example, double tapping to call a voice assistant).
• ⚠️ Mi Home is not available in the App Store – you can not configure the equalizer or update the firmware.

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If the audio in your headphones is interrupted when using an iPhone, try disabling the Low Bluetooth Power feature in your iOS settings.This can improve connection stability.

Pairing with a laptop or PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Connecting to a computer usually doesn’t cause problems, but it’s important to consider the Bluetooth adapter version here. For models with aptX (like the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro), you need a Bluetooth 5.0+ adapter, otherwise the sound will be transmitted in a compressed format.

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Press Win + I, select Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (the indicator should flash white).
4. Select the headphones in the list. If you see an error "Unconnected", update the Bluetooth driver through Device Manager.

For macOS:

• Open System settings → Bluetooth.
• Click Connect next to the headphone name.
• If the sound only goes to one headphone, go to the Sound Settings and select stereo mode.

Challenges and solutions:

Features of conjugation for specific models

Some Xiaomi headphones have unique connectivity nuances, and we've collected the most common cases.

Xiaomi Air 2 / Air 2 Pro / Air 2 SE:

• 🔊 To activate the pairing mode, press and hold the button on the case for 3 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white.
• 🎧 If the headphones have already been connected to another device, reset them through Settings. → Forgetting the device on the old gadget.
• 🔄 Use the Mi Home app (Android only) to update your firmware).

Redmi AirDots (1/2/3):

• 🔋 These models often discharge in a case. If the indicator is not on, connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes before connecting.
• 📱 To adjust gestures (for example, double touch) requires the application Xiaomi Wear.
• ⚠️ Redmi AirDots 3 Pro is not supported LDAC — Don’t expect a studio sound.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro:

• 🎵 Supports aptX Adaptive, but only on Bluetooth 5.2 devices+.
• 🔇 For inclusion ANC (You need to install the Mi Home app and update the firmware.
• 🔄 Reset is performed by holding both touch panels on the headphones for 10 seconds.

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For models with ANC (such as FlipBuds Pro), be sure to update the firmware through Mi Home. Without this, the noise emitter may not work correctly or at all.

Solving common problems in conjugation

Even after connecting correctly, users encounter errors, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

1. Headphones plug in but immediately switch off

⚠️ Attention: This problem often arises from conflict with other Bluetooth devices. Disable all other gadgets (fitness bracelets, keyboards, speakers) and try to connect again. If it does not help, reset the network settings on your phone (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth).

2. The sound only goes to one earpiece

• 🔊 Check the sound balance in the device settings (on Android: Settings) → Sound. → Balance).
• 🔄 Reconnect your headphones: Forget them in the list of Bluetooth devices and connect again.
• 🛠️ If the problem persists, one of the headphones may have malfunctioned.

3 Headphones are not defined by any device

• 🔋 Charge the case to 100% - with a low charge, the indicator may not burn, and the pairing may not be activated.
• 🔧 Try resetting headphones: For most models, it's holding a button on the case for 15 seconds.
• 📱 Check your headphones with another device (like a friend's smartphone) if they don't work there, contact the service.

4. Intermittent sound or stuttering

⚠️ Attention: If the problem only manifests itself on a PC, it is most likely the fault of the Bluetooth adapter. Try connecting an external Bluetooth 5.0 adapter (costs from 300 rubles). On smartphones, the reason may be the power saving mode turned on - turn it off.

Additional functions after pairing

Once you've connected successfully, you can customize your headphones to suit your needs, and this is what's available depending on the model:

Through the Mi Home app or Xiaomi Wear (Android only):

• 🔇 ANC (noise maker: on/off and intensity adjustment (available in FlipBuds Pro and Air 2 Pro).

No application (universal settings):

• 📱 On Android, you can turn on Absolute Volume in Developer Settings (useful if the sound is too quiet).
• 🎵 On iPhone in Settings → Music. → Choose Flat for Natural Sound.
• 🔋 On PC to Control Panel → Sound. → Headphone Properties Disable Sound Improvements to Reduce Latency.

Gaming mode (for models with low latency):

Some Xiaomi headphones (such as the Redmi Buds 4 Pro) support 88ms latency, which is critical for gaming.

1. Connect the headphones to the device.
2. Open the Xiaomi Wear app.
3. Go to Headphone Settings → Game Mode and turn on the option.

FAQ: Frequent questions about pairing Xiaomi headphones