How to check the charge of Xiaomi headphones on the iPhone: step-by-step instructions

Xiaomi headphone users (whether Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless or Xiaomi Buds) often face a problem: there is no built-in display of the charge level of accessories on the iPhone, as on Android. Apple restricts access to this information for third-party devices, but you can bypass the restrictions - and we will tell you how.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to know the charge of Xiaomi headphones on iPhone – from standard system notifications to specialized applications and “tricks” with Bluetooth. Also, we will understand why sometimes the data is not displayed, and what to do with it. If you are tired of guessing how much more will work headphones, read on!

Why does the iPhone not show the charge of Xiaomi headphones?

The reason is Apple's policy that allows charging levels only to certified accessories (like AirPods or Beats headphones). Devices from other brands, including Xiaomi, are devoid of this feature out of the box.

• 🔒 Closed protocol: Apple does not give manufacturers access to the API display charge on the lock screen.
• 📱 iOS Limits: The system recognizes headphones as an “audio device” but does not read battery data.
• 🔄 Firmware Updates: In new versions of iOS (starting with 16)+) There is partial support for some models, but Xiaomi is not included in the list.

But that doesn't mean that you can't get information, but then you can get workarounds.

Method 1: Low charge notification (iOS feature built-in)

Even without special apps, the iPhone can display a warning about the category of Xiaomi headphones.

1. Connect the headphones to the iPhone via Bluetooth.
2. Wait until the charge level of one of the headphones or case drops below 20%.
3. A pop-up notice will appear on the iPhone screen: “The headphone charge level [model name] is 20%.”

⚠️ Note: Notifications don't work for all models, like Redmi AirDots 3 Pro, which supports this feature, but Mi True Wireless 2 doesn't.

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If the notification doesn't appear, try turning off and reconnect the headphones in the Bluetooth settings. Sometimes this resets the connection cache.

Method 2: Battery Widget on iPhone screen

iOS has a hidden feature to display the charge of connected devices through the Battery widget, which does not work for all Xiaomi models, but it is worth trying:

1. Swipe your finger to the right on the home screen or lock screen to open the widget bar.
2. Click "Change" at the bottom of the screen.
3. Find the Battery widget and add it to the panel.
4. Connect Xiaomi headphones via Bluetooth.

If the headphones support this feature, a line will appear in the widget with their name and percentage of charge.

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro — 67%


Case - 100%

🔍 How to check compatibility? If the widget doesn't update within 5 minutes after you've connected, your model isn't supported.

Add the Battery widget to the panel|Connect Xiaomi headphones|Wait 2-3 minute|Check the charge display-->

Method 3: Applications for monitoring charge

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, reading the charge data via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and displaying it in a convenient way.

• 📊 Battery Widget Reborn - shows the charge of headphones and case, supports widgets on the main screen.
• 🔋 Battery Life is a free app that supports most Xiaomi models.
• 🎧 AirBattery – specializes in TWS-Headphones including Redmi AirDots and Mi True Wireless.

Instructions for setting up (on the example of AirBattery):

1. Download the app from the App Store.
2. Open it and allow access to Bluetooth.
3. Connect Xiaomi headphones to the iPhone.
4. In the main menu of the application will appear information about the charge of each headphone and case.

⚠️ Note: Some applications may request access to Notifications or Locations, which is necessary for the Bluetooth scanner to function smoothly.

Method 4: Siri Voice Assistant

Little-known life hack: Siri can report the charge level of some Xiaomi headphone models.

1. Activate Siri by voice ("Hello Siri") or by holding the Home/Side button.
2. Say, “How much charge do my headphones have?” or “How much charge is left in Xiaomi Buds?”
3. If the model is supported, Siri will voice a percentage for each headphone and case.

📌 Important: The feature only works for headphones with support ANC (For low-end models, the answer is: “Sorry, I can’t check the charge of this device, I can’t check the charge of this device».

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Voice requesting Siri is the fastest way, but only works for newer Xiaomi models with support for the extended Bluetooth protocol.

Method 5: Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If none of these methods work, then there are manual methods, which are less convenient, but sometimes the only ones that can be done.

• 🔌 Case indicator: Most Xiaomi models have an LED on their case that flashes in different colors depending on their charge level — 60-100% Orange — 20-60% Red — 0-20%
• ⚡ Audio: Some headphones (e.g. Redmi AirDots 3) will issue a voice alert when connected: “Battery weak” (below 10%) or “Full charge».
• 📱 Android device: If you have an Android smartphone at hand, connect the headphones to it - there the charge is displayed in the status bar.

Xiaomi headphones can lie about their charge levels if they haven’t been used for a long time. For example, after a month of downtime, they show 50%, and after 10 minutes of work suddenly turn off. To avoid this, once every 2-3 weeks completely discharge and charge the headphones to 100%.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after you set up your apps or widgets, you're going to get some bugs, and we're going to look at some of the most common ones.

🔧 Advice for owners of Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro: If the charge stopped showing after the iOS update, reset the headphone settings:

1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Connect the headphones again via Bluetooth.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions