Xiaomi headphones paired with each other: instructions for all models (2026)

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are among the most popular gadgets, thanks to a combination of price, sound quality and functionality. When you buy or reset a setup, one of the headphones stops working, doesn't sync with the pair or makes a slurring sound, most often due to a lack of right-left pairing, unlike wired ones, where you can communicate physically, in a very short time. TWS-With True Wireless Stereo, each module connects to the sound source independently, but they must be synchronized with each other.

In this article, we will discuss how to pair Xiaomi headphones with each other for all current models - from the budget Redmi Buds to the flagship Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro. You will learn why the headphones "disconnect", how to return them to factory settings, and what to do if standard methods do not help. And also - how to avoid typical errors that lead to synchronization failures.

Why Xiaomi Headphones Stop Working Together

Before we get into the instructions, it’s important to understand why Xiaomi headphones can “decouple” and the reasons fall into two categories: software (firmware failures, Bluetooth errors) and hardware (battery discharge, physical damage).

• 🔋 Different levels of charge: If one earphone is completely dead and the other is not, they can lose communication. Especially for models with separate cases for each earphone (for example, Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2).
• 📱 Firmware failure: After updating the software through the Mi Fit or Xiaomi Wear app, there may be a version conflict between the right and left modules.
• 🔄 If you don't take the headphones out at the same time, one of them may not be able to sync with the other.
• 🚫 Bluetooth locking on the source device: Some smartphones (including Xiaomi) limit the number of connected devices, which leads to a “breakdown” of communication.
• 🔧 Mechanical damage: Fall, moisture or wear of contacts in the case can disrupt synchronization.

In 80% of cases, the problem is solved by software, resetting or forced pairing, but if the headphones do not respond to buttons and do not charge, this may indicate a hardware defect in the Bluetooth controller or battery (in which case only the service center will help).

Preparation for pairing: what to do before the beginning

Before you start synchronizing, follow a few mandatory steps that will save time and help you avoid common mistakes:

1. Charge your headphones and case. Make sure each earphone has a charge level of at least 30% and the case has a charge level of 50%. Use the indicators on the case or the Mi Fit app to check.
2. Update your firmware. Run the Xiaomi Wear app (for new models) or Mi Fit (for old ones) and check for updates. The current version of the software eliminates sync bugs.
3. Turn off other Bluetooth devices. On a smartphone or PC, temporarily deactivate the connection to speakers, smartwatches, or the car system.
4. Reset your Bluetooth settings on your phone. Go to Settings. → Connected devices → Bluetooth → ⚙️ (setting) → Reset the settings.

Charge headphones and case up to 50%+

Update the firmware through Xiaomi Wear/Mi Fit

Disable other Bluetooth devices

Reset Bluetooth cache on your smartphone

Make sure the headphones are clean (contacts, speakers)

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If you use headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC), For example, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, before pairing, disable this feature in the application settings. ANC-Algorithms may conflict with the synchronization process.

⚠️ Note: Do not use higher power adapters for charging Xiaomi headphones 5W (1A). This can lead to overheating of the controller and malfunctions in the Bluetooth module.

The standard way to pair headphones Xiaomi

Most Xiaomi models (including Redmi Buds 3/4, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, and others) support automatic synchronization when you first connect. If the headphones are new or have been reset, follow this instruction:

1. Remove both headphones from the case and wait until they start flashing white/red (search mode).
2. Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and find the device on the list of available devices. It should be called Mi True Wireless... or Redmi Buds.
3. Connect to the headphones. Once successfully connected, the indicators on both modules should light up blue (or go out - depending on the model).
4. Check the sound. Run the music or the video, and the sound should be played in synchrony in both headphones.

If one of the headphones doesn't connect, or if the sound is only in one, try to put them back in the case for 10 seconds, then re-extract them. Repeat the connection process.

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For touch-controlled models (such as Xiaomi Buds 3T), pairing is triggered by double-tapping both headphones at the same time.

If the standard method did not work, proceed to forced pairing (described in the next section).

Forced pairing: reset and manual synchronization

When automatic synchronization doesn't work, you need a hard reset of headphones, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but may vary slightly depending on the generation.

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid for 5 seconds.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the case (if any) or touchpad on the headphones for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white alternately.
3. Remove the headphones from the case and wait until they go into pairing mode (blinking white).
4. Connect to them via Bluetooth as a new device.

For models without a physical button on the case (e.g. Xiaomi Buds 4), use touch control:

1. Get both earphones out of the case.


2.Tap and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.




3. Wait for the double flashing red - this is a reset signal.




4. Return the headphones to the case, then retrieve them.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, all personal settings (such as customizing controls in Xiaomi Wear) will be deleted.

Solving synchronization problems

Even after a reset, Xiaomi headphones may not sync, and consider typical scenarios and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: The sound is only in one headphone

• 🔊 Check the sound balance in the smartphone settings (Settings) → Sound. → It's a stereo balance. Sometimes it's just one channel.
• 📱 Reconnect the headphones manually: forget the device in Bluetooth settings, then connect again.
• 🔋 Charge the case to 100%. With a low case charge, the headphones may not receive power to synchronize.

Problem 2: Headphones are connected separately

If the smartphone sees the right and left headphones as two different devices (e.g. Mi True) Wireless_L and Mi True. Wireless_R), execute:

1. Remove both devices from the list of connected devices.
2. Reset your headphones (instructions above).
3. Only connect to a device marked L (left) and the right one will connect automatically.

Issue 3: Persistent communication breakdowns

If the sound is interrupted or one of the headphones is turned off, check:

• 📶 The maximum stable distance for Xiaomi is 10 meters without obstacles.
• 🛜 Bluetooth overload. Turn off other devices (fitness bracelets, speakers).
• 🔄 Power saving mode on your smartphone. MIUI It limits the work of Bluetooth.

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If the headphones are still out of sync after all the manipulations, the problem may lie in a malfunction of the Bluetooth module of one of the headphones, in which case only replacing the module in the service center will help.

Features of pairing for different Xiaomi models

Despite the general principles, some Xiaomi models have unique synchronization nuances.

Redmi Buds 3 / Redmi Buds 4

These models are equipped with automatic reconnection to the last device, if the headphones are not synchronized:

1. Place them in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the red indicator flashes.
3. Connect to headphones via Bluetooth by selecting Redmi Buds 4_L.

Xiaomi Buds 3 / Buds 3 Pro / Buds 4 Pro

Flagship models support advanced control through the Xiaomi Wear app.

1. Open the app and go to the headphones section.
2. Select Settings → Reset settings.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the headphones to restart.

After resetting, the headphones are automatically synchronized when removed from the case.

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 / 2S

These models don't have a reset button on the case, so they can start pairing.

1. Take out both headphones and hold the touchpads on both for 15 seconds.
2. Wait for the double beep - this is a confirmation of the reset.
3. Connect to your headphones via Bluetooth by selecting Mi True Wireless ES_L.

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For models with LDAC support (such as Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) after reset, this codec may need to be re-activated in the Bluetooth settings on the smartphone.

How to avoid synchronization problems in the future

To prevent Xiaomi headphones from “decoupling” after successful pairing, follow these recommendations:

• 🔋 Charge your earbuds and case regularly. Avoid full discharge - this could damage the Bluetooth controller.
• 📱 Update your firmware through the official Xiaomi Wear or Mi Fit app. New versions of the software fix synchronization bugs.
• 🧹 Clean contacts in the case and on headphones with a soft wipe. Oxidation or dirt can disrupt charging and communication.
• 🔄 Remove the headphones from the case at the same time, which ensures simultaneous activation of the modules.
• 🚫 Do not use headphones in extreme temperatures (below 0)°C or higher than 40°This may cause electronic malfunctions.

If you frequently connect your headphones to different devices (smartphone, laptop, tablet), use the “Quick Switch” feature in Xiaomi Wear. It allows you to automatically reconnect to the last active source without manually searching the Bluetooth list.

⚠️ Note: Do not store Xiaomi headphones near sources of strong magnetic fields (dynamics, microwaves, induction plates.

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