How to Manage Xiaomi Headset: From Connection to Hidden Features

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones have become an integral part of the daily lives of millions of users. From the budget Redmi AirDots to the premium Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, each model offers unique features, but not always obvious ways to manage. This article will help you understand how to make the most of your headset, avoiding typical mistakes.

We're going to look at not only basic features like Bluetooth connectivity or volume control, but also hidden features like gesture tuning, voice assistants, and scenario optimization, and we're going to focus on the challenges that owners face, from sudden communication interruptions to microphone malfunctions.

It is important to understand that the functionality depends on the specific model. For example, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro supports LDAC For high-quality sound, Redmi Buds 5 is technology ANC But most of the control principles are universal across the line.

1.The first connection of the headset to a smartphone

The process of pairing Xiaomi headphones with a phone is usually not difficult, but there are nuances that will speed up the process. Let’s start with the classic scenario for Android devices (including Xiaomi smartphones, Redmi smartphones, POCO).

For most models, the algorithm is as follows:

1. Remove the headphones from the case - they will automatically turn on.
2. Press the button on the case (usually located behind) on the 3-5 seconds until the indicator flashes white and red (pairing mode).
3. On your smartphone, open Settings → Bluetooth and select your headset from the list.

For iPhones or other iOS devices, the process is similar, but it may require confirmation of the connection on the phone itself. 3T Pro) support fast pairing - just open the case lid next to the smartphone, and a pop-up with a suggestion to connect.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones are not determined, check the charge of the case (the indicator should burn when opened). ANC (Redmi Buds 4 Active: The first connection can take up to 20 seconds.

Once successfully paired, the headset will automatically connect when removed from the case. To connect the headphones to another device, they must first disconnect from the current device or reset the settings (press the button on the case at 10).+ seconds before discharge).

2. Managing gestures and buttons

Each Xiaomi model has touch panels or physical buttons to control playback and calls. Consider standard gestures and their settings.

Basic commands (working on most models):

• 🎵 Single touch - playback / pause.
• 🔀 Double touch – the next track (right earpiece) or the previous (left-handed).
• 📞 Retention 1-2 Seconds – accept/reject a call.
• 🔇 Triple touch – activate the voice assistant (Google Assistant, Siri or XiaoAI).

For models with active noise cancellation (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) added additional gestures:

• 🔊 Holding two fingers – switching modes ANC (On/Off/Transparent).
• 🎧 Swipe up/down – Volume adjustment (on supported models).

To change the purpose of gestures, use the official Mi Earphones app (available for Android) or Xiaomi Wear (for iOS). → Control can be reassigned actions, for example, replace double touch to call voice assistant.

Download the app from Google Play|Connect headphones to the phone|Open the section “Management"|Select the headphone (right/left)|Assign actions for each gesture-->

⚠️ Note: Non-touch panel models (e.g. Redmi AirDots Basic) use physical buttons. Double-pressing often works unstable there - it is better to use single touches with a pause of 0.5 seconds.

Sound tuning: equalizer and noise cancellation

The sound quality of the Xiaomi headset depends largely on the right settings. Even budget models like the Redmi Buds 3 Lite allow you to adjust the sound through the equalizer, and the flagship (Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro) support adaptive noise cancellation.

How to set up the equalizer:

1. Open the Mi Earphones app or Xiaomi Wear app.
2. Go to the Sound section. → equalizer.
3. Choose one of the pre-installed profiles (Bases, Vocals, Classics) or create your own.

For models with ANC (Active noise reduction options available:

• 🎛️ Adaptive mode – automatically adjusts the level of noise reduction depending on the environment.
• 🌿 Transparent mode – skips external sounds (useful for conversations or on the street).
• 🔕 Turned off, turned off. ANC charge-saving.

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro headphones support technology LDAC, which provides sound transmission in quality up to 990 kbit / s – this is almost 3 times higher than the standard AAC. To activate LDAC, Go to Bluetooth Settings → Sound quality on your smartphone and select the appropriate codec.

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If, after activation, ANC hear a hissing background, try to tighten the headphones into the ears - a loose fit worsens noise reduction and can cause interference.

4. Working with voice assistants

Xiaomi’s headset supports integration with voice assistants like Google Assistant, Siri (for iPhone) and the branded XiaoAI (for Xiaomi smartphones), which allows you to manage playback, calls and even a smart home without access to a phone.

How to activate the voice assistant:

• 🎤 Triple touch on any earpiece (standard setting).
• 🗣️ Voice command – say “OK, Google” or “Hello Siri” (if enabled in your phone settings).

For XiaoAI (available only on smartphones) Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO):

1. Make sure your phone has XiaoAI enabled in the settings (Settings) → XiaoAI).
2. In the Mi Earphones app, select the Voice Assistant → XiaoAI.
3. Now, triple tap will activate XiaoAI, not Google Assistant.

With the help of a voice assistant, you can:

• 🎵 Start Music ("Play Playlist for Training").
• 📞 Call your contacts ("Call your mom").
• 🏠 Manage a smart home ("Switch on the light in the living room" if connected devices Xiaomi Mi Home).
• 📅 Check out the schedule ("What are my appointments today?").

5. Battery charge optimization

The life of the Xiaomi headset varies from 4 to 7 hours on a single charge (depending on the model and use). ANC). To prolong battery life, follow these tips:

How to save charge:

• 🔋 Turn it off. ANC, If you don’t need it, it reduces the time you work. 20-30%.
• 📴 Reduce the volume to a comfortable level – maximum volume quickly drains the battery.
• 🔌 Keep your headphones in your case – they start charging automatically.
• 📵 Turn off Bluetooth on your phone if you don’t use headphones for a long time.

If the headphones are discharged too quickly, check:

• 🔍 Battery status in the Mi Earphones app (Device status section).
• 🔄 Update the firmware – new versions often optimize power consumption.
• 🌡️ Ambient temperature – at sub-zero temperatures, the battery goes down faster.

⚠️ Attention: If the case stopped charging the headphones, try to clean the contacts with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Often the problem lies in the oxidation or contamination of the contacts, not in the malfunction of the battery.

For models with wireless charging (for example, Xiaomi Buds) 3T Pro) any Qi-compatible charging pad can be used. The charging power is usually 2-5 W - this is enough for a full charge of the case for 2-3 hour.

6. Solving common problems

Even the most reliable technology sometimes fails, and let’s look at the typical Xiaomi headset issues and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The headphones don't connect to the phone.

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (Settings) → Bluetooth → Off/On).
• 🗑️ Remove the device from the list of conjugates and connect again.
• 🔋 Check the case charge - if the indicator does not burn, the case is discharged.
• 📱 Update your headphone firmware through Mi Earphones.

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or jammed.

• 📶 Make sure your phone and headphones are within a 10-meter radius without obstruction.

Problem 3: The microphone is not working during the call.

• 🎤 Check the permissions for the Mi Earphones app (access to the microphone).
• 🔄 Switch the microphone to the phone manually during the call (Audio button in the call interface).
• 🧼 Clean the microphone holes on the headphones – they can get clogged with dust.

Problem 4: The headphones are quickly discharged.

• 🔋 Turn it off. ANC, if you don't need it.
• 📴 Reset the headphone settings (clip the button on the case for 10 seconds).
• 🔄 Update the firmware through the official application.

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If the headphones don’t turn on at all (even the indicator doesn’t burn), try putting them in a case for 30 minutes – sometimes the battery drains to a level where the device doesn’t respond to buttons.

7. Reset settings and update firmware

If the headset is unstable, it helps to reset to factory settings or update the firmware. ANC and LDAC, where firmware bugs can affect sound and connection.

How to reset your settings:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 10-15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.
3. Open the case cover - the headphones will be reset and ready for a new connection.

How to update firmware:

1. Install the Mi Earphones app (for Android) or Xiaomi Wear (for iOS).
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Open the application and go to the Firmware Update section.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off the headphones!).

⚠️ Note: During the firmware update, do not remove the headphones from the case and do not close the application. Interrupting the process can lead to loss of functionality - in this case, only contacting the service center will help.

After updating the firmware, you may need to re-pair the headphones with the phone, and reset the user's equalizer and gesture settings, which you will have to reconfigure.

8 Additional Features: Game Mode and Multi-Connection

Xiaomi’s current models support features that go beyond standard use: a game mode to reduce sound latency and multi-connect to two devices at once.

The game mode (Low Latency):

• 🎮 Reduces the latency of sound to 80-100 MS (against) 150-200 ms as standard).
• 🔧 Activated in the Mi Earphones app in the Game Mode section.
• ⚠️ It only works with supported games and videos (e.g., video, PUBG Mobile, YouTube).

Multi-connection (Dual Connection):

• 📱💻 Allows you to connect headphones simultaneously to a smartphone and laptop (or tablet).
• 🔗 To activate, go to Settings → Multi-connection in the Mi Earphones app.
• 🎵 The sound will be played from the device that last started playing.

Automatic switching of devices:

• 🔄 Headphones can automatically switch between devices depending on activity (for example, if a video call is launched on a PC, the sound will switch from the phone).
• 📱 Both devices must support Bluetooth 5.0.+.

Multi-connection is not available on all models, such as the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and FlipBuds Pro, but is not available in the budget Redmi AirDots.

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If the game mode doesn’t reduce latency, try manually selecting the aptX Low Latency codec in your phone’s Bluetooth settings (if supported).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi headset