How to turn on two Xiaomi headphones at the same time: all methods + instructions

Xiaomi wireless headphones have long been the standard for millions of users, thanks to a combination of price, quality and functionality. But what if you want to share music with a friend or use two headphones simultaneously on the same device? It turns out that many Xiaomi models support this feature - you just need to know how to activate it correctly.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can connect two headphones to a smartphone, from the standard Mi/AirDots features to the non-default workarounds for models that support duality, how to avoid common synchronization errors, and what to do if the headphones refuse to work together, and secret audio enhancements when listening together.

Importantly, not all Xiaomi headphones support two pairs at once, and if your model isn't designed to do that, we'll show you alternatives, from adapters to special applications. Let's get this straight.

Which Xiaomi models support two headphones?

Before you try to sync two pairs of headphones, check if your model supports this feature.Dual mode (aka Dual Mode or ShareMe Audio) is not available in all devices.

• 🎧 Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 / Pro 2s — support the connection of two headphones to the same source through firmware.
• 🎧 Redmi AirDots 3 Pro – have a built-in Dual Device Connection feature in Bluetooth settings.
• 🎧 Xiaomi Buds 3 / Buds 3 Pro / Buds 4 – support Mi Dual Audio through the Mi Earphone app.
• 🎧 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro – lets you connect the second headphone through the Settings menu → Additionally.

If your model isn’t on this list, don’t worry: below we’ll show you how to get around this limitation with third-party apps or hardware solutions.

* For models without official support, the number of connected devices may vary depending on the method.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi headphones with Qualcomm chips QCC3040 (For example, Buds 3 Pro support duality better than models on Realtek (for example, AirDots Youth.

Method 1: Built-in Dual Mode (for supported models)

If your headphones are on the list of compatible, you can turn on the second headphone directly from the Bluetooth settings. Consider the process using the example of Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth on your Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphone.
2. Connect the first pair of headphones (they should show up as Mi True Wireless Earphones).
3. Touch the gear icon next to the headphones name.
4. Select Dual Device Connection or Connect the second headphone.
5. Activate the search mode on the second pair of headphones (press the button on the case for 3-5 seconds).
6. Wait for the second device to appear on the list and confirm the connection.

The AirDots Pro 2 and FlipBuds Pro models have a similar algorithm, but the menu item may be called differently (e.g. Share Audio or Dual Connection). If you don't find the right partition, update your headphone firmware through the Mi Earphones app.

Charge both pairs of headphones to 100%

Update the firmware through Mi Earphones

Make sure your smartphone runs on MIUI 12+

Disable other Bluetooth devices to avoid conflict-->

What if the Dual Mode function doesn't work?

• 🔋 Headphone charge level (must be above 30%).
• 📱 Version MIUI (In older versions below 12, the function may not be available).
• 🔄 Model compatibility (some headphones work in dual mode only with an identical pair).

⚠️ Note: When using two pairs of headphones Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro in dual mode, battery life is reduced by 20-25% due to increased power consumption of the chip QCC3040.

Method 2: Use the SoundAssistant application (for unaccompanied models)

If your headphones don't support Dual Mode at the hardware level, you can use Samsung's third-party SoundAssistant app, which allows you to duplicate audio streams to two Bluetooth devices at once.

1. Download SoundAssistant from Google Play (free).
2. Connect both pairs of headphones to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app and go to the Dual Audio section.
4. Turn on the switch and select both pairs of headphones from the list.
5. Set up the volume balance between devices (optional).

The app works on most Xiaomi smartphones (tested on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro and Mi 11).

• 🎵 Possible delay of sound (latency) up to 200-300 ms.
• 🔊 Sound quality may deteriorate due to compression of audio stream.
• 📵 The function works only with audio (does not support microphone).

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If SoundAssistant doesn’t have a “Dual Audio” option, upgrade the app to the latest version or clear its cache in your Android settings.

Alternative applications for dual audio:

• 🎧 Bluetooth Dual Audio (requires root rights on some devices).
• 🎧 Bose Connect (only works with Bose headphones, but some users have adapted it for Xiaomi).
• 🎧 AmpMe syncs music over a local network (not Bluetooth).

Method 3: Hardware solutions (splitters and adapters)

If software methods are not suitable, you can use Bluetooth transmitters or audio splitters. This is true for older headphone models (for example, AirDots Youth) or if you need to connect headphones to a device without Dual Mode support (for example, to a laptop).

Options:

1. Bluetooth transmitter with support for two devices (for example, 1Mii B06 Plus or Avantek APTX): Connect the transmitter to the sound source (smartphone, TV, PC) via Aux/3.5 mm or USB-C. Synchronize both pairs of headphones with the transmitter. Set up Dual Link mode in the device menu.

Audiosplitter for wired headphones

• Use the Type-C → 3.5 mm + splitter for two outputs.
• Connect both earphones to the splitter.

The advantages of hardware solutions:

• ✅ No sound delays (latency) < 50 ms).
• ✅ It works with all headphones, even without Bluetooth.
• ✅ No need to install software.

Cons:

• ❌ Additional costs (from 1,500) ₽ for a quality transmitter).
• ❌ It's uncomfortable to carry around.

Method 4: Use the Sharing function in MIUI

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 12.5+ have a built-in Audio Sharing feature that allows you to stream audio to two devices simultaneously, but does not work with all headphones.

1. Connect the first pair of headphones via Bluetooth.
2. Start playing music or videos.
3. Open the Notification Panel and find the Audio Sharing Tile (if not, add through Edit Tiles).
4. Click on the tile and select the second pair of headphones from the list.

Limitations of this method:

• 🔊 It only works with headphones that support Bluetooth 5.0.+.
• 🎵 Possible problems with synchronizing sound while watching videos.
• 📱 Not available on smartphones with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS).

The MIUI Sharing feature uses Qualcomm’s Audio Sharing technology, so it’s more stable than third-party apps, but only on Snapdragon 700/800 series chipsets.

Problem Solving: What to do if the headphones are not connected?

Even if you do everything according to the instructions, you can have a failure.

Problem 1: The second headphone does not appear in the list of devices

• 🔄 Reboot both headphones (press the button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Reboot Bluetooth on your smartphone (Settings) → Bluetooth → Off./On.).
• 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones (at a level below 15% they may not appear).

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or delayed

• 📶 Reduce the distance between your smartphone and headphones (maximum 3 meters).
• 🔊 Turn it off. HD-audio in Bluetooth settings (go to Settings) → Bluetooth → The gear next to the headphones. → Sound quality → SBC).
• 📵 Switch the Wi-Fi router to channel 1 or 11 (in router settings).

Problem 3: Dual Mode is missing after the update

• 📲 Update your headphones through Mi Earphones.
• 🔄 Reset the headphone settings to factory (in the instructions for the model).
• 📱 Roll back the version MIUI, If the problem has occurred after the update (via Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Select a Service Package).

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi headphones with iPhone, Dual Mode will not work due to iOS restrictions.In this case, use the SoundAssistant app or hardware transmitter.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting two Xiaomi headphones

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If your headphones don’t support Dual Mode, the most reliable way is to use a Bluetooth transmitter with Dual Link function, which guarantees minimal latency and stable sound.