How to combine two Xiaomi headphones in a stereo pair: all working methods

Why Xiaomi Headphones Don’t Work Together and How to Fix It

You took two Xiaomi wireless headphones out of the box, but they refuse to play the sound synchronously? Or does one headphone connect as a mono and the other is silent? This problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi Airdots, Mi True Wireless and others. TWS-The reasons can range from a simple battery failure to a firmware failure, but 90 percent of the time, you can fix it without going to a service center.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to synchronize two Xiaomi headphones – from standard methods to hidden features that are not written in the official instructions. You will learn how to make headphones work together on Android, iPhone and even Windows, and what to do if one of the headphones “forgot” the second. 3/4, Mi AirDots Pro and Xiaomi FlipBuds, where the synchronization process has its nuances.

Before you go to the instructions, check two key points:

• 🔋 Battery charge: both earbuds must be charged at least 30%.If the indicator on one of them does not burn, connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes.
• 📦 Model compatibility: not all Xiaomi headphones support pairing, for example, Mi Basic and Redmi Airdots of the first version do not synchronize with each other.

Method 1: Standard case synchronization (for most models)

This is a basic method that works for 80% of Xiaomi wireless headphones, and it is suitable for models with support for TWS (True Wireless Stereo), where both earphones automatically communicate when removed from the case.

1. Step 1. Place both earbuds in the charge case and close the lid for 5-10 seconds. This will reset the current connection settings.
2. Step 2: Take both earphones out of the case at the same time, and the indicators on them should flash white/red (search mode).
3. Step 3: On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth and find the name of your headphones (e.g. Redmi Buds 3) in the list of devices.
4. Step 4: Wait until both earbuds emit a connection beep (usually a short double beep).

If after these actions the sound is only in one headphone, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone (sometimes the Bluetooth stack freezes).
• 🧲 Remove headphones from the list of associated devices and reconnect again.
• 🔋 Check if one of the headphones is discharged (keep them in the case for 10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi AirDots Youth Edition headphones (white) do not support pairing with other models, even if they look the same. Attempt to pair them will result in mono sound only.

Method 2: Manual button pairing (for models with physical buttons)

Some Xiaomi models, like the Redmi Airdots or Mi AirDots Pro, have a physical button on the body, which is used not only to control playback, but also to force headphone synchronization, which will help if the standard connection does not work.

Instructions:

1. Place both headphones in the case, then pull them out.
2. On the right headphone (main) press the button for 5-7 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.
3. On the left earpiece, do the same thing. In 10-15 seconds, both lights should flash synchronously white, which is a signal of successful pairing.
4. Connect to the headphones via the Bluetooth menu of the smartphone.

If the lights flash alternately (one white, one red), it means that the headphones have not been able to sync.

• 🔌 Try connecting the case to the charge for 1 minute, then repeat the process.
• 📱 Make sure your smartphone has power saving mode turned off for Bluetooth.
• 🔄 Reset the headphones: Press the buttons on both devices for 10 seconds until the indicators go out.

Method 3: Sync with Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear

Some models (such as Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro or Redmi Buds 4 Active) require a special application to adjust the stereo mode. Official utilities from Xiaomi - Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear - allow not only to update the firmware, but also to force synchronize the headphones.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Xiaomi Wear app (for new models) or Mi Home (for older ones) from Google Play/App Store.
2. Connect the main headphone (usually the right one) to the app via Bluetooth.
3. In the device menu, find the headphone settings → Synchronization (or TWS Pairing) section.
4. Press Sync and wait for the process to be completed (the headphones will sound).

If the app does not have a synchronization option, try:

• 🔄 Update the firmware of headphones through the same application (Update section).
• 📥 Remove the headphones from the application and add them again.
• 🌍 Change the region in the Mi Home settings to China (sometimes this opens up additional features).

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If the Mi Home app doesn't see your headphones, try connecting to them through your smartphone's standard Bluetooth menu, then updating the page in the app. Sometimes this helps "wake up" the device.

Method 4: Sync on Windows or Mac (for PC)

Xiaomi wireless headphones can be connected to a computer, but there are nuances. Windows and macOS do not always correctly recognize TWS-It's a device that can only make sound go to one earpiece to fix it:

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Remove the current headphone connection (if any).
3. Turn on the pairing mode on the headphones (take them out of the case or press the button).
4. In the Bluetooth menu, click Add Device → Bluetooth and select your headphones.
5. After connecting, go to Control Panel → Sound, find your headphones and install them as the default Device.

For macOS:

• 🍎 Open System settings → Bluetooth.
• 🔍 Remove headphones from the list of devices (cross next to the name).
• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module: pinch the Shift + Option and click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar → Reset the Bluetooth module.
• 🎧 Put your headphones back on.

⚠️ Note: On Windows, some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Buds 3) can be defined as two separate devices: LE-... (left-handed RE-... (In this case, only connect the right earphone, the left will connect automatically.

Method 5: Reset your headphone settings (if nothing helps)

If all previous methods didn't work, you're going to have to do a hard reset of the headphones, which will bring them back to the factory settings and often solve synchronization problems, and you're going to be careful, once you reset, the headphones will lose all the connections they've saved, and you'll have to reconfigure them.

Instructions for most models:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case (if any) for 10-15 seconds.
3. For models without a button on the case: pull out the headphones and press the buttons on both devices for 20 seconds until the indicators go out and light up again.
4. After reset, connect the headphones to your smartphone as a new device.

If the reset didn't work, it might be the firmware problem.

• 📲 Check for updates through the Xiaomi Wear app.
• 🔧 Contact the service center if the headphones are guaranteed.
• 🛠️ For advanced users: try reflashing the headphones through FastBoot (instructions are on the forums). 4PDA or XDA-Developers).

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Resetting is a last resort, and before that, be sure to check the battery power and try standard synchronization methods, 70% of the time the problem is solved without a hard reset.

Solving common problems

Even after successful synchronization, problems can occur, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If your problem is not described in the table, check:

• 📱 Smartphone compatibility: Some older models (e.g. Bluetooth 4.0) don’t support TWS.
• 🔊 Sound settings: Some players (e.g. Spotify) have a separate Mono/Stereo setting.
• 🛡️ antivirus or VPN: They can block the Bluetooth connection.

FAQ: Frequent questions about synchronizing Xiaomi headphones