Reset headphone synchronization Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide with photos and videos

Xiaomi Redmi wireless headphones are some of the most popular gadgets due to the combination of price and quality. However, even they sometimes “glut”: do not connect to the phone, constantly switch off or sync with only one earphone. 90% of the time the problem is solved by resetting the sync settings, but not everyone knows how to do it correctly.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to reset pairs for different models (Redmi Buds 3/4/5 Pro, Redmi AirDots 2/3, etc.), including “hidden” combinations of buttons that are not described in the official instructions, and you will learn how to avoid typical errors when resetting and what to do if the headphones are no longer defined by the system after resetting.

Why Xiaomi Redmi headphones lose sync?

Connection problems usually arise due to:

• 🔋 A discharged battery in one of the headphones (even if the indicator is green).
• 📱 Bluetooth profile conflict on your smartphone (especially after the update) MIUI).
• 🔄 Headphone firmware failure (often after a failed update via Mi Home).
• 🎧 Mechanical damage to contacts in the case (if the headphones are not charged).

The most common situation is when one earphone is connected and the other is silent, and this is due to the loss of communication between the master and the master and the slave earpiece, resetting the synchronization in this case is the only way to return the stereo sound.

Method 1: Classic reset through a button on the case

This method works for most Redmi Buds and AirDots (except the Redmi Buds 5 Pro — for which see Method 3).

Step-by-step:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Wait 5 seconds until the headphones go out (this means they are completely off).
3. Press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15-20 seconds.
4. Release the button when the indicators on the case and headphones start flashing red and white alternately.

Once reset, the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode, and now they can be connected to the phone as new devices.

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⚠️ Warning: If the lights don't flash after holding the button, check the charge of the case. If below 10%, the reset may not work. Connect the case to charging for 10 minutes and try again.

Method 2: Reset by holding touch buttons on headphones

If the case doesn't respond to the push of a button (or doesn't, like Redmi AirDots 3), try resetting directly through the headphones, a method that's suitable for touch-controlled models.

Algorithm of action:

1. Get both earphones out of the case.
2. Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.
3. When the lights start flashing red, release the buttons.
4. Wait until the headphones reboot (the indicators go out and light up again white).

After that, the headphones will be ready for a new pairing. If the indicators flash on only one earpiece, repeat the procedure - perhaps the contact on the second earpiece is poor.

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If the touch buttons do not respond, wipe them with an alcohol napkin - sometimes fat or sweat becomes the cause of the failure.

Method 3: Reset for Redmi Buds 5 Pro (with ANC support)

Active noise cancelling models (Redmi Buds 5 Pro, Redmi Buds 4 Active) have a separate reset mode. Touch button retention will not help here, you need to use a combination of touches.

Instructions:

1. Get the headphones out of the case.
2. Touch the left earphone touch panel 4 times in a row.
3. Touch the right earphone touch panel 2 times.
4. Wait until the indicators start flashing purple (this is a signal of a successful reset).

If the combination did not work the first time, repeat it faster - the pause between touches should not exceed 1 second.

Method 4: Reset via Mi Home app (for stitched models)

If your Xiaomi Redmi headphones are connected to the Mi Home app, you can try resetting them software-based, which doesn’t work for all models, but it can help if the physical buttons don’t respond.

How to do this:

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to Profile → My Devices section.
2. Find your headphones in the list and tap them.
3. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Device Settings.
4. Scroll down and find the option to Reset or Remove the device.
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.

After that, the headphones will be removed from the phone's memory and can be reconnected, and if there is no reset option in the app, then your model does not support software zeroing.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting through Mi Home, the headphones may temporarily disappear from the list of Bluetooth devices. To reappear, put them in a case for 10 seconds, then pull out and hold the button on the case for 5 seconds.

Method 5: Manually remove Bluetooth memory (if reset didn't help)

Sometimes the problem isn't with the headphones, but with the Bluetooth cache on your phone. If the headphones don't connect after you reset, try forgetting them in your smartphone settings.

For Android (MIUI):

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Find your headphones in the list and tap the gear icon next to them.
3. Select Forget the device (or Remove it).
4. Reboot the phone.
5. Turn on the pairing mode on the headphones (hold the button on the case for 3 seconds) and connect them again.

For iPhone (iOS):

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Slip the "i" icon next to the headphones.
3. Choose Forget this device.
4. Turn off and turn on Bluetooth again.
5. Connect the headphones as a new device.

If the headphones don't connect afterward, try resetting the network settings on your phone (in Settings → System → Reset) and this will remove all the stored Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi networks, but often resolves pairing problems.

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Before resetting the network on the phone, write down Wi-Fi passwords - after the procedure, they will have to be re-entered.

What if the reset didn't help?

If none of these things worked, the problem could be hardware.

• 🔌 Charge cover and headphones: connect the case to charge for 1 hour, then try resetting again.
• 🔍 Contacts in the case: wipe them with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol (sometimes oxidation interferes with charge and synchronization).
• 📲 Headphone firmware: check for updates in Mi Home (if the headphones are somehow connected).
• 🛠️ Physical damage: If one of the headphones does not turn on at all, it is possible that the battery or board is damaged.

If the headphones are guaranteed, contact the Xiaomi service center. In 80% of cases, the malfunction is fixed for free (if there is no mechanical damage). If the warranty is over, repair can cost 50-70% of the cost of new headphones, in which case it is more profitable to buy a new pair.

Last chance: try connecting your headphones to another device (tablet, laptop, second phone) if they work there, there's a problem in your smartphone. If not, there's a malfunction in the headphones themselves.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting Xiaomi Redmi headphones