How to watch the charge of headphones Xiaomi: all the ways for AirDots, Buds and other models

Xiaomi’s smart headphones have long been an integral part of everyday life — they accompany us on trips, training and even while working. But suddenly a battery that runs out can ruin any moment. How can you quickly and accurately know the charge level of Xiaomi headphones, so that you do not lose music at the most inopportune moment?

In this article, we will examine all the current ways to check the charge, from standard notifications on a smartphone to hidden functions in the proprietary Mi Home app. You will learn how the display of battery level in different models (for example, Redmi AirDots 3 vs. Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro), what to do if the indicator does not show percentages, and how to interpret the flashing of LEDs on a case. And also a unique life hack for Android 12+ owners, which few people know about.

Whether you’re using the budget Redmi Buds or the flagship FlipBuds Pro, the instructions below are for most of the brand’s wireless headphones. Let’s start with the simplest method!

1. Standard Notification on Smartphone (Android/iOS)

The most obvious, but not always the way to do it, is to look at the charge level right on your phone screen, and when you open the case lid or pull out your headphones, most smartphones today automatically display a pop-up with a percentage of the battery.

How it works:

• 📱 On Android: Notification appears at the top of the screen (if the headphones are connected via Bluetooth, MIUI) A widget can be displayed in the notification panel.
• 🍎 On iPhone: The pop-up only appears when you first connect or after the headphones are rebooted. The rest of the time, the charge level can be seen at the Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner).
• ⚠️ Problem: On some models (e.g. Redmi AirDots 2), the notification may not show interest, but only an approximate battery icon.

If no notice appears:

1. Check if the headphones are connected to the phone via Bluetooth.
2. Reboot the headphones (press the button on the case for 10 seconds).
3. Update the firmware of the smartphone – sometimes bugs with the display of charge are fixed in new versions of the OS.

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone with iOS 14+ Xiaomi headphones may not display correctly due to Apple's restrictions on third-party accessories. In this case, use the methods in the following sections.

2.Verification through the branded Mi Home/Mi Fitness app

For precise charge control (including separate display of the battery level of each earphone and case), it is best to use official Xiaomi applications.

For most models (AirDots, Buds, FlipBuds):

1. Download and install the Mi Home app (for Android) or Mi Fitness (for iOS).
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app and find the device in the list (usually under Smart Devices or Accessories).
4. Click on the headphone card - there will be detailed information about the charge of each headphone and case.

Features for different models:

• 🎧 Redmi AirDots 3 Pro: Mi Home shows battery discharge graph over last 7 days.
• 🎧 Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro: additionally shows battery life in hours.
• 🎧 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro: There is a separate section with recommendations for saving charge.

Download the latest version of the application|Connect headphones to Bluetooth|Update the headphone firmware (if available)|Check the permissions of the application (access to Bluetooth)-->

If the headphones are not displayed in Mi Home:

• Make sure you download the official version of the app (not a clone).
• Check model compatibility – some older headphones (like the first-generation Redmi AirDots) may not be supported.
• Reconnect the headphones to the phone manually through Settings → Bluetooth.

3. Indicators on the case: how to read the blinking of LEDs

If you don't have a phone, you can tell the charge level from the lights on the case. Different Xiaomi models have different blinking logic, but there are general principles:

General rules:

• 🟢 Green: Charge above 60%.
• 🟡 Yellow/orange: Charge from 20% to 60%.
• 🔴 Red: Charge below 20% (urgent charging required!).
• 🔄 Blinking white: Case charging process underway.

Features for popular models:

• 🎧 Redmi AirDots 3: One LED on the case. 1 blink = 10% charge (e.g. 3 flashings) = 30%).
• 🎧 Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro: Four LEDs on the case, each corresponding to 25% charge.
• 🎧 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro: LED changes color smoothly (green) → yellow → red).

To check the charge of headphones (not the case):

1. Get the headphones out of the case.
2. Press and hold the touchpad on one of the headphones for 3 seconds.
3. The voice assistant will voice the charge level (it works on Buds 3 Pro and later).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi AirDots 2), the case indicator shows the charge of the case itself, not the headphones inside. To find out the level of charge of the headphones, you need to take them out and wait 5-10 seconds, then the indicator will update the data.

4. Hidden features of Android 12+ and MIUI 13+

Owners of modern Xiaomi smartphones (or other brands on Android 12 and later) can use the built-in tools of the system to monitor the charge of headphones.

Method 1: Battery widget in notification panel

• Turn the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
• Find the Bluetooth icon and click on it.
• In some firmware (for example, MIUI 13/14) next to the connected headphones will display the percentage of charge.

Method 2: Bluetooth Settings (Hidden Section)

1. Go to Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Next to your Xiaomi headphones.
3. Some versions of Android display the Battery Level section here.

Method 3: Quick settings (only for MIUI 14)

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On Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 14, you can add a headphone battery widget to the home screen. To do this, hold your finger in the free space of the screen → Widgets → find Devices and drag it to the screen.

Unique Lifehack for Android 12+: If your headphones support the LE Audio protocol (like Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro), you can use the ADB command to force the charge level to display in the status bar.

adb shell settings put global bluetooth_battery_status_enabled 1

After this command is executed (developer rights are required), the percentage of headphone charge will be displayed next to the Bluetooth icon in the top panel.

5. Voice assistants (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

If you're too lazy to look for headphones in your settings, you can find out the charge level with the help of the voice assistant. This method does not work on all models, but it's worth trying:

For Alice (Yandex):

• Say, "Alice, what's my headphone charge?"
• The assistant will voice a percentage if the headphones are connected to the phone and support this feature (works with Redmi AirDots 3 Pro, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro).

For Google Assistant:

• Say, "OK, Google, show me the charge of my Xiaomi headphones."
• The assistant will open the data card if the headphones are compatible (e.g. Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro).

For Siri (iPhone):

• Activate Siri and ask, “What’s my headphone charge?”
• On iPhones, this method only works with Apple-certified headphones (MFi), so for most models, Xiaomi Siri will reply that it cannot determine the charge level.

⚠️ Attention: Voice assistants get charge data from the same sources as a smartphone. If the phone doesn't show the percentage of the headphone battery, so does Alice./Google The assistant won't be able to voice it. First, check the other ways in this article.

6. Alternative applications for charge monitoring

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party apps that are suitable for older headphone models or devices with informal firmware.

Top.-3 Android:

• 📊 Battery Monitor for Bluetooth – shows the charge of headphones and case, supports Xiaomi AirDots and Buds.
• 🔋 Bluetooth Battery Monitor – displays a discharge graph and notifies you of a low charge.
• 🎧 Headset Battery – specializes in Xiaomi and Redmi headphones, there is a widget for the main screen.

How to use:

1. Download one of the apps from Google Play.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Open the app and select your model from the list of devices.
4. Wait for the synchronization (can take up to 30 seconds).

Warnings:

• Some applications require access to notifications – this is necessary to read the charge data.
• On the iPhone, third-party apps can’t access the headphone charge level due to iOS limitations.
• Avoid applications with suspicious permissions (such as accessing SMS or contacts).

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The side of the application may show inaccurate data if the headphones use a non-standard protocol for transmitting information about the battery, in which case, trust only official methods (Mi Home or system notifications).

7 What to do if the charge is not displayed at all?

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be:

• 🔌 Battery malfunctions – headphones or case do not hold charge.
• 📡 Bluetooth problems – headphones are connected, but data is not transmitted.
• 🔄 Outdated firmware - requires an update of headphones or smartphone.

Step-by-step diagnostics:

1. Check Connection: Disable and reconnect the headphones to the phone.
2. Update the firmware: For headphones: open Mi Home → find headphones → Software Update. For phone: Settings → About phone → System Update.

Reset the headphone settings

1. Put the headphones in the case.


2. Press the button on the case for 15 seconds (before flashing red and white).




3. Reconnect the headphones.

Check the battery.

• If the headphones are discharged in 1-2 hours, the battery is most likely worn out.
• If the case does not charge the headphones, the problem is in the contacts or the controller.