How to increase volume in Xiaomi Bluetooth headphones: a step-by-step guide

You bought a new Xiaomi Bluetooth headphone, but the sound seems too quiet even at the maximum? The problem is familiar to many users - especially owners of models Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless Earbuds or Xiaomi Buds 4. The reasons can lie in the settings of the smartphone, and the limitations of the headphones themselves. In this article, we will discuss 7 working ways to increase the volume without risking damage to the speakers.

It's important to understand that volume limits are often set at the firmware or operating system level. For example, Android defaults to lower the maximum sound level to protect hearing (EU Volume Limit directive), and Xiaomi headphones can work with distortion protection at high frequencies, but you can get around these restrictions by legal methods.

Before you start settings, check the obvious: whether the headphones are charged (the indicator should burn white, not red), whether the phone is not enabled Do not disturb, and whether the function is activated Adaptive sound in the settings MIUI, which automatically reduces the volume in noisy places.

1. Equalizer setting in the Mi Audio app

The official Mi Audio app (formerly Mi Earphones) allows you to fine-tune the sound of Xiaomi headphones. It is available for AirDots, Buds, FlipBuds and others. Download it from Google Play or AppGallery (for Huawei).

How to set the equalizer for maximum volume:

• 📱 Open the Mi Audio app and connect the headphones.
• 🎛️ Go to the section Sound Effects → equalizer.
• 📈 Choose a Bass or Rock preset – they amplify low frequencies, which subjectively makes the sound louder.
• 🔧 Manually lift sliders 100Hz and 200Hz to +6 dB (maximum).

Important: Do not raise high frequencies (from 4 kHz) by more than one +3dB is a distortion, and the app also has Bass Boost, but it can eat up the overall volume on some models.

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If there is no equalizer section in Mi Audio, upgrade the app to the latest version or check the compatibility of your headphone model on the official Xiaomi website.

2. Disable Volume Limiting in Android

Android smartphones (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO) limit maximum volume by default via the EU Volume Limit settings.

Instructions for MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
2. Slip on the Additional settings (three dots in the upper right corner).
3. Choose Hearing Safety → Turn off volume limit.
4. Confirm the action by moving the slider.

Some firmware may have different paths, such as MIUI 14 Global, which is hidden deeper:

Settings → System and device → Additional → Special features → Volume Limitation

Warning: After the restriction is turned off, the sound can become 20-30% louder, but the risk of damage to the earphone speakers increases, and we do not recommend listening to music at a maximum of 10-15 minutes in a row.

3. Use of third-party amplifiers

If standard settings don't work, try specialized apps that work as a middleman between the player and the headphones, amplify the signal at the software level.

How to set up Volume Booster:

• 🔊 Install the application and provide access to Special Features.
• 📱 Connect Xiaomi headphones to Bluetooth.
• 🎚️ Turn on the Max Volume Boost option and move the slider to 120-150%.
• ⚠️ Don’t put the value above 180%, it will cause a lot of distortion.

4. Update to the headphone firmware

The manufacturer regularly releases updates for Xiaomi headphones that can improve the sound. For example, in the firmware for Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro (version 1.7.0.8) increased the maximum volume by 15% after users complained.

How to update firmware:

1. Connect headphones to the Xiaomi smartphone (preferably with MIUI).
2. Open the Mi Audio app.
3. Go to the headphone settings → Software update.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off Bluetooth!).

Note: if during the update communication is interrupted, the headphones may stop turning on, in this case, you need to reset through the button on the case (clamp for 15 seconds).

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5. Resetting headphones to factory settings

If the sound is quieter after an update or crash, the hard reset will help, which will remove all user settings, including paired devices.

Instructions for most Xiaomi models:

1. Place the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case (or the touchpad on the headphones) for 10-15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.
3. Open the case cover - the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode.
4. Put them back on the phone.

For models with touch panels (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro):

Touch and hold both touch panels simultaneously for 8 seconds until you hear the beep.

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The reset does not increase the physical volume of the speakers, but it does remove software limitations that may have occurred after incorrect updates or conflicts with other devices.

6.Verifying Bluetooth codecs

The sound quality and volume depend on the Bluetooth codec used. Xiaomi headphones support:

• 🎵 SBC — Basic codec, low quality, but stable connection.
• 🎵 AAC — Better for Apple, Android may not work well.
• 🎵 AptX – High quality, but requires smartphone support.
• 🎵 LDAC — maximum quality (up to 990 kbps), but can "suck" volume.

How to change the codec on Xiaomi/Redmi:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in your phone settings).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → Developer settings.
3. Find a Bluetooth Codec and select aptX or SBC (the latter often gives a more stable volume).

Note: LDAC codecs can artificially turn down the volume to maintain quality. If you care about volume, choose SBC.

7. Physical methods of amplifying sound

If the software methods did not help, pay attention to the mechanical factors:

• 🔋 Check the headphone charge – at a level below 20%, many Xiaomi models automatically turn the volume down.
• 🧲 Make sure the earpieces (silicone tips) fit tightly to the ear. 3-4 size - choose the optimal.
• 📶 Bluetooth 5.0 is stable up to 10 meters, but walls and interference can reduce signal quality.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to the phone – sometimes a connection failure leads to a drop in volume.

Critical information: If the sound is quiet after all the manipulations, it may be a problem in the hardware - wear of the speakers or damage to the membrane. In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center (the warranty for headphones is usually 12 months).

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To check if the headphones or phone are having a problem, connect them to another device (like a laptop or tablet) and if the volume is the same, the headphones are to blame.

FAQ: Frequent questions about volume in Xiaomi headphones

⚠️ Warning: Long-term listening to music at volumes above 80% can lead to irreversible hearing loss.The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting sound levels to 60% of a maximum of 60 minutes a day.

⚠️ Note: if you use Xiaomi headphones with iPhone, some features (such as equalizer in Mi Audio) may not be available. → Music. → Equator on the iPhone itself.