How to connect Xiaomi headphones with a phone: instructions for all models (2026)

Why Xiaomi Headphones Cannot Be Connected – and How to Fix It

Xiaomi headphones are some of the most popular wireless gadgets because of their value for money. But even with devices like Redmi AirDots, Xiaomi Buds or FlipBuds Pro, users often have problems with the first pairing: the phone doesn't see the headphones, only one of them connects, the sound is interrupted after a few seconds, the reasons can be different from a banal discharged battery to a conflict of firmware.

In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to connect Xiaomi headphones to smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and other brands of the group), and give specific solutions for typical errors. If you have tried to hide headphones, but nothing has worked, do not rush to carry them into service. 90% of the time the problem is solved in 5 minutes.

To get started, make sure your headphones are charged (the indicator should flash white or red when you press a button), and the phone supports Bluetooth 5.0 or later.Older smartphones with Bluetooth 4.2 may not work properly with the phone. TWS-Headphones (True Wireless Stereo).

Method 1: Standard pairing via Bluetooth

This is the basic method that works for most models: Redmi AirDots (1/2/3/Pro), Xiaomi Buds 4/5, FlipBuds Pro and others. If you are connecting headphones for the first time, follow this instruction:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone: go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth (or swipe down the notification bar and tap the icon).
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones: 🔋 For Redmi AirDots and Buds: Press the button on the case charger for 5-10 seconds, until the indicator starts flashing white and red alternately (this means that the headphones are ready to connect). 🎧 For FlipBuds Pro: Open the case cover and press the touch panel on one of the headphones for 3 seconds.

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Mi True Wireless

Redmi Buds 3

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Confirm the conjugation

Once you've successfully connected, the indicator on the case will turn blue (or go out), and the Bluetooth device list will be "Connected." If the headphones are not identified, move on to the next method.

Charge headphones (indicator flashes when pressed)|Turn on Bluetooth on your phone|Make sure the headphones are not connected to another device|Update your phone firmware (if there are updates)-->

Method 2: Reset the headphone settings (if not connected)

If Xiaomi headphones were previously paired with another device or "glutch" (for example, only one headphone is connected), they should be reset to the factory settings, which will remove all saved connections and return the original parameters.

Instructions for different models:

• 🔄 Redmi AirDots / Buds 3 / Buds 4: Put both headphones in the case, close the lid, then quickly press the button on the case three times (the indicator flashes red.
• 🔄 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro: Put your headphones in your case, open the lid and press the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 15 seconds.
• 🔄 Mi Air 2 / Air 2S / Air 2 Pro: Press the button on the case for 20 seconds until the indicator goes out and again flashes.

Once reset, Xiaomi headphones will automatically go into pairing mode. Try connecting them again via Bluetooth. If the problem persists, check if the connection conflicts with other devices (for example, a smart watch or a speaker).

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If the headphones don't connect after reset, try using another device (tablet or second phone) to set up the first setup, sometimes because of the Bluetooth cache on the main smartphone.

Method 3: Connect via Mi Home / Xiaomi Wear app

Some models (such as the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro or FlipBuds Pro) require additional software to work properly. Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear applications allow:

• 🎛️ Set up the equalizer and noise reduction modes (ANC).
• 🔋 Check the charge level of the case and each headphone separately.
• 🔄 Update the firmware of headphones (critical for stable operation).
• 🎧 Activate game mode (reduces sound latency).

How to connect through the application:

1. Download Mi Home (for older models) or Xiaomi Wear (for newer ones) from Google Play/App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account (required! otherwise some of the features will be unavailable).
3. Click Add Device (+) → Select Headphones category → Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. When the app finds the headphones, confirm the pairing.

If the app doesn't see headphones, try:

• 📱 Reboot the phone.
• 🔄 Reset the headphones (see Method 2).
• 📋 Update the application to the latest version.

Redmi AirDots (1/2/3)|Xiaomi Buds (3/4/5)|FlipBuds Pro|Mi Air 2/2S|Another model|I don't know-->

Table: Compatibility of Xiaomi headphones with devices

Not all Xiaomi headphones work equally well with different smartphones, and here are some data on compatibility and possible problems:

If your headphone model doesn’t support Bluetooth 5.0+ and your phone runs Android 10+, you may have sync problems (e.g., only one earphone has sound).

• 📱 Disabling energy saving mode for Bluetooth in settings.
• 🔄 Forced use of profile A2DP (through the engineering menu).

Problem Solving: One earphone is not working, sound is interrupted, no communication

Even after successful pairing, Xiaomi headphones can behave unstable, and here are specific solutions for the most common mistakes:

Problem 1: Only one headphone is connected

Reasons:

• 🔋 Different level of charge in headphones (one discharged more strongly).
• 📡 Interference from other Bluetooth devices (smart watches, speakers).
• 🔄 Failure of synchronization between headphones.

Decision:

1. Put both headphones in the case for 10 minutes (they sync automatically).
2. Reset the settings (see Method 2).
3. In Bluetooth phone settings, forget the device (Settings) → Bluetooth → ⚙️ → Remove) and reconnect.

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or interfered with

This is most often related to:

• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal (many walls, distance) >10 meters).
• 📱 Conflict with other applications (for example, messengers in the background).
• 🔊 Incorrect codec (e.g., aptX instead of aptX) AAC).

Decision:

• 📍 Get closer to the phone (optimally 1-2 meters).
• 🔄 In the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number → 7 taps) select Bluetooth Audio Codec and install AAC.
• 🚫 Close all background apps, especially instant messengers and games.

Problem 3: Headphones are connected, but there is no sound

Possible causes:

• 🔈 In the phone selected another sound source (speaker, speaker).
• 🎵 In the headphones activated noise reduction mode (ANC), But the microphones are jammed.
• 🔌 The problem with the headphone firmware.

Decision:

1. Check that the Mi True Wireless sound source (or the name of your model) is selected in the phone’s notification panel.
2. Turn off the ANC in the Xiaomi Wear app or tap the sensor three times on the headphone (for supported models).
3. Update the headphone firmware through the app (if available).

How to connect Xiaomi headphones to your computer (Windows/macOS)

Xiaomi headphones can be used not only with smartphones, but also with PCs. However, there are nuances: some models (for example, Buds 4 Pro) require additional drivers to properly operate the microphone.

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Turn on the pairing mode on the headphones (see Method 1).
2. On PC: Start → Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices → Adding a device.
3. Select Bluetooth → wait until the system finds Xiaomi headphones, and click Connect.
4. If the sound is only in one headphone, go to Control Panel → Sound, find your headphones and set the default format Stereo.

For macOS:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click Connect next to the headphones found.
3. If the sound is interrupted, turn off automatic switching of sound sources in Bluetooth settings.

Important: Xiaomi headphones may work worse on PC than on your phone because of:

• 🖥️ Outdated Bluetooth drivers (update through Device Manager).
• 🎮 Conflict with other audio devices (disable them in Control Panel) → Sound).
• 🔊 Lack of support for aptX codecs or AAC (use SBC).

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On Windows 11, Xiaomi headphones often connect in Headphone (mono) mode rather than Stereo. To fix this, go to Control Panel → Sound → Device Properties and manually select the Stereo format.

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