How to know the charge level of Xiaomi wireless headphones: all ways

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are among the most popular gadgets due to their combination of price, sound quality and battery life. However, many users face the challenge of quickly and accurately finding out the level of charge of headphones and case, especially when there is no smartphone or original application at hand. In this article, we will analyze all available methods, from standard (via Mi Fitness or Xiaomi Wear) to little-known (voice commands, hidden menus and even third-party utilities).

It’s important to understand that the way you check can vary depending on the headphone model (AirDots Pro 2, Buds 4 Pro, FlipBuds Pro, etc.) and the firmware version. We’ve gathered up-to-date data for 2026, including nuances for Qualcomm QCC3040 and newer versions. If your headphones discharge too quickly or show an incorrect percentage, at the end of this article you’ll find a section with solutions to problems.

1. Standard method: Xiaomi Wear app or Mi Fitness

The most reliable and accurate method is to use the official application from Xiaomi. For most models (for example, Redmi Buds 4 Active or Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro), Xiaomi Wear is suitable, and for fitness-oriented devices (for example, AirDots 3 Pro) Mi Fitness is suitable.

To check the charge:

1. Open the app and connect the headphones via Bluetooth.
2. On the main screen, find a card of your headphones - there will be displayed the percentage of charge of each headphone separately and the case.
3. For detailed information, tap on the card: some models show battery life in hours and even battery temperature.

⚠️ Note: If the app doesn't show the charge level, upgrade it to the latest version. In older versions (until 2023) there may have been no case data for models with a chip. BES2300 (For example, Redmi Buds 3 Lite).

2. Quick check through notification on smartphone

Modern Android 10+ smartphones (including Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices) automatically display the charge level of connected headphones in the notification panel, which works without additional applications, but has limitations:

• 📱 It is supported only on smartphones with MIUI 12 and newer (or pure Android).
• 🔋 Shows the charge only headphones, but not the case.
• ⚡ There may be delays in updating the data (up to 5 minutes).

How to turn on the display:

1. Put the headphones on the phone.
2. Swipe down to open the notification panel.
3. Find a notification with your headphones’ name (e.g. Redmi Buds 4 Pro connected).
4. Slip on it - a mini window with a percentage of charge will open.

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If the notification does not appear, check your Bluetooth settings: go to Settings → Connected devices → Settings (⚙️) → Show Battery Notifications and Enable the Option.

3. Voice Assistant (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

Few people know, but voice assistants can tell you the charge level of Xiaomi headphones, provided they are connected to a smartphone, which is convenient when you are exercising or driving.

Examples of teams:

• 🎤 Alice: “Alice, what charge do my headphones have?” (works on Xiaomi smartphones with the help of the smartphone). MIUI 13+).
• 🤖 Google Assistant: “Ok Google, show Redmi Buds 4” (English: “Hey Google, check my headphone battery»).
• 🍎 Siri: "Hey Siri, what's the charge of AirDots?" (requires an iPhone with iOS 15)+).

⚠️ Note: Voice assistants may be wrong with models that have similar names (such as AirDots 2 and AirDots). 2S). Find out the full name of the headphones in the team.

4. Indicators on the case: decoding of LEDs

All Xiaomi wireless headphones are equipped with light indicators on the case, which signal the level of charge, but their decoding varies depending on the model.

💡 Tip: To accurately determine the percentage by the indicator, connect the headphones to charge and count the number of blinks in 10 seconds. For example, in AirDots 3 Pro 3 blinking = 30% charge.

The indicator flashes red when connected to charging → Check the cable / socket

Indicator does not burn at all → Headphones are completely discharged or the battery is defective

Indicator burns yellow > 10 minutes → Case not charged (contacts may have oxidized)

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5. Hidden button combinations (for advanced users)

Some Xiaomi models support service combinations that allow you to hear a voice message about the level of charge.

Instructions for popular models:

• 🎧 AirDots Pro 2/Buds 3 Pro: Triple tap on the touchpad of any headphone (voice will report percentage in Chinese or English).
• 🎧 Redmi Buds 4: Hold both touch panels. 5 Seconds – a sound signal will sound (short) = >50%, long-distance = <50%).
• 🎧 FlipBuds Pro: Press the button on the case 3 times - the indicator will flash green / red depending on the charge.

⚠️ Note: On models with firmware up to 1.4.0.6 (such as early AirDots 3 batches), voice prompts may not be available.Update firmware via Xiaomi Wear.

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Service combinations are the only way to test a charge without a phone, and remember them if you use headphones often in the gym or on trips.

Third-party applications: Battery Monitor, AccuBattery

If the official methods don’t work (for example, on custom firmware of a smartphone), you can use third-party utilities that read the data of the Bluetooth profile and display advanced statistics.

Top.-3 Android:

1. Battery Monitor for Bluetooth - shows the charge of headphones and case, leads the history of discharge.
2. AccuBattery (Bluetooth plugin) – analyzes the discharge rate and predicts the time of operation.
3. Headphones Battery – supports Xiaomi, Sony and Samsung, there is a widget for the home screen.

🔍 How to set up:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Launch the app and give access to Bluetooth data.
4. Select your model from the main menu (if it is not in the list, select Generic TWS).

⚠️ Note: Third-party apps may show inaccurate data for models with proprietary protocols (e.g., Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro with Qualcomm chip). S5). In this case, it is better to use official software.

7. Checking through computer (Windows/macOS)

Little-known life hack: the charge level of Xiaomi headphones can be found through the Device Manager on the PC. This method is useful if you do not have a smartphone at hand, but there is a laptop.

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Connect the headphones to your computer via Bluetooth.
2. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
3. Find your headphones in the list and click Properties.
4. The battery level will be indicated percentage (updated every 1-2 minutes).

For macOS:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Hover over the headphone name - a pop-up prompt with a percentage of charge will appear.

💻 Limitation: On Windows, this method only works for headphones with profiles A2DP 1.3+ (For older models (e.g. AirDots 1), data may not be displayed.

Frequent problems and their solutions

If Xiaomi headphones show an incorrect charge level (for example, 100% immediately after 1%), try these steps:

• 🔄 Reset: Place your headphones in your case, hold the button on your case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and green.
• 📲 Firmware Update: In Xiaomi Wear, check for updates in the Device section → Update of the PO.
• 🔋 Battery calibration: Fully discharge the headphones (before switching off), then charge to 100% without interruption.
• 🛠️ Clean contacts: Wipe contacts on headphones and in the case with an alcohol napkin - oxidation can cause failures in data transmission.

🔍 Diagnostics: If the problem persists, check the headphones on another device. If the level is displayed correctly, the problem is in the smartphone (possibly a failure in the Bluetooth service).

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