How to connect Xiaomi headphones to a smartphone or other device: all ways

Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular on the market due to the combination of price, sound quality and functionality. However, even with such devices, users face problems: Bluetooth does not find headphones, the sound is interrupted, one ear does not work. This article will help you understand how to properly connect Xiaomi headphones to a smartphone, tablet, laptop or even TV - taking into account all the nuances of different models and operating systems.

We're going to look at not only standard Bluetooth connectivity, but also alternative methods for wired models, and also solutions for cases where headphones refuse to connect. 4/5, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and other relevant models 2023–2026 If you've tried to connect before, but it didn't work out, don't rush to bring your headphones to the service. 90% In some cases, the problem is solved independently.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for connection

Before you try to pair your headphones with your phone, make sure they are ready to pair, which is especially important for wireless models, where prep errors are the main cause of failure.

For most Xiaomi and Redmi Buds, the pairing activation process looks like this:

• 🔋 Get your headphones out of the case (if that's it) TWS-model - they should automatically turn on. If this does not happen, press and hold the power button on the case or the headphones themselves for 3-5 seconds until the indicator flashes white / blue.
• 🔄 For models with a physical button (such as Redmi Buds 3 Lite), you may need to triple tap to reset the previous connection.
• 📱 Make sure the headphones are charged: the indicator on the case should burn green (full charge) or orange (partial). If the indicator is red or not at all, connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes.

For wired models (for example, Xiaomi Hybrid Pro) preparation is easier: just insert the plug into the connector 3.5 mm or USB-C (But there are nuances here, too:

• 🎧 If headphones with microphone and control buttons, check if the connector on the phone is blocked (dust, pollution).
• 🔊 On some Xiaomi smartphones (such as the Redmi Note 12) you may need to manually select the type of connected device in the audio settings.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones have already been connected to another device (such as a tablet), they may automatically try to connect to it. To avoid this, reset settings (instruction in section 4).

2. Connecting Xiaomi wireless headphones to a smartphone

The most common scenario is conjugation Xiaomi/Redmi Buds with Android smartphones (including Xiaomi devices) takes less than a minute if done correctly.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth on your phone and turn on the module.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and wait until they go into pairing mode (blinking white/blue indicator).
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your model (for example, "Redmi Buds 5" or "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2") and tap it.
4. Confirm the connection if a request appears (sometimes you need to enter) PIN-code - default is 0000 or 1234).

On Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) After the connection, a notification will appear with a proposal to install the Mi Earphones proprietary application (formerly Mi). AI It is not mandatory but is recommended for:

• 🎛️ Equalizer and sound profile settings.
• 🔋 Displaying the level of charge of headphones and covers.
• 🔄 Updates to the firmware of headphones (relevant for models of 2022 and newer).

For iPhone owners, the connection process is similar, but with nuances:

• 🍎 B Settings → Bluetooth may need to confirm the connection twice.
• 📱 Some features (such as the transparent mode in Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) on iOS are not working properly due to Apple restrictions.

Activated Bluetooth on the phone|Headphones in pairing mode (flashing the indicator)|Headphones charged (indicator not red)|Previous connections reset (if any)-->

3. Connection to other devices: laptop, PC, TV

Headphones Xiaomi can connect not only to the smartphone, but also to the smartphone Windows/macOS, And we'll also look at Bluetooth TVs, and we'll look at each case separately.

🖥️ Laptop or PC (Windows) 10/11)

Algorithm of action:

1. Press Win + I, go to Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and press Add Device → Bluetooth.
3. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (see section 1) and select them from the list.

If the headphones are not defined:

• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth adapter in Device Manager (find it in Network Adapters and select Update Driver).
• 🛠️ Install drivers for Qualcomm Atheros or Intel Wireless (depending on your adapter).

🍎 MacBook or iMac

On macOS, the process is simpler:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click Connect next to the headphone name.
3. Confirm the pairing if a request appears.

Some Xiaomi Buds models may not have a microphone — that's a limitation of macOS. Solution: Use headphones only for listening.

📺 Television (Android) TV, Smart TV)

Modern Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV Q2) Supports Bluetooth headphones directly:

1. Go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the search and select headphones from the list.
3. Confirm the connection.

For TVs of other brands (Samsung, LG) You may need a Bluetooth transmitter if you don’t have a built-in module.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs, when you connect your headphones, the sound automatically switches to them. To return the sound to the speakers, turn off the headphones in the Devices menu or turn them off physically.

4.Resetting Xiaomi headphone settings

If the headphones don't connect, glitch, or connect to just one device, hard reset will help.

Once reset, the headphones will go back to the factory settings, and you can reconnect them as if they were a new device, which also helps if you:

• 🔊 The sound is interrupted or delayed.
• 🔋 One earpiece discharges faster than the other.
• 📱 The headphones are connected, but immediately switch off.

5. Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users face typical problems, and we'll look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

🔊 Headphones are connected, but there is no sound.

Causes and solutions:

• 📱 On Xiaomi, check if the Do Not Disturb mode is activated or if the Media Sound is not reduced to zero.
• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Sound. → Sound quality and select High quality (AAC) or SBC.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones: turn them off in Bluetooth settings, then pair them again.

🎧 One earpiece is down.

This is most often related to:

• 🔋 A discharged battery in one of the headphones (place both in a charge case).
• 📶 Bad pairing (reset settings as in Section 4).
• 🛠️ Contamination of contacts in the case (wipe them with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol).

🔋 Fast discharge of headphones

If the headphones discharge in 1-2 hours instead of the declared 5-6:

• 📱 Turn off automatic connection in Bluetooth settings.
• 🔊 Turn down the volume (at maximum volume, energy consumption increases by 30–40%).
• 🔄 Update your firmware via Mi Earphones (new versions optimized battery consumption).

⚠️ Attention: Headphones Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and Redmi Buds 5 support fast charging — 10 minutes in the case gives up to 2 hours of work. If this mode does not work, check the cable and power supply (need support Quick Charge 3.0).

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If the headphones are connected with a delay of sound (for example, in games or videos), turn on the Low Latency option or Game Mode in the Bluetooth settings of the phone.

6. Sound tuning and additional functions

Once you have your headphones on, you can customize them to your preferences.

🎛️ Mi Earphones appendix

Application features (available for Android):

• 🎵 Equalizer with preset profiles (Bases, Vocals, Classics).
• 🔊 Setting up the noise maker (ANC) Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and Redmi Buds 5 Pro.
• 📲 Reassign buttons (for example, double tapping to call voice assistant).
• 🔄 Update firmware (critical for bug fixing).

🔊 Sound settings on Xiaomi phone

Additional Options in Settings → Sound:

• 🎧 Sound Effects: Turn on Mi Sound Enhancer to improve bass.
• 🔇 Adaptive sound: automatically adjusts volume depending on ambient noise.
• 📱 Talk monitoring: allows you to hear your voice in headphones during calls.

For models with active noise cancellation (ANC):

• 🚇 In the subway or plane, choose the mode ANC.
• 🏠 In a quiet environment, use the Transparent Mode.
• 🎶 For music, turn it off. ANC — It'll improve the sound quality.

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For maximum sound quality in Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro use codecs AAC (for iPhone or aptX Adaptive (for Android).

7. Connecting Xiaomi wired headphones

Wired models (such as Xiaomi Hybrid Pro or Mi In-Ear Headphones) are easier to connect, but there are nuances here.

🎧 Connection through 3.5 mm

If your smartphone has a 3.5mm connector:

1. Put the headphone plug in the connector.
2. On Xiaomi phones, you may be asked to choose the type of device – select Headphones.

If there's no sound:

• 🔧 Check if the microphone only mode is activated in the sound settings.
• 🔊 Make sure the headphones are not connected like a headset (in this case, the sound can only go to one ear).

🔌 Connection through USB-C

For models with USB-C (For example, Xiaomi Type-C Earphones):

1. Connect the headphones to the USB-C port on your phone.
2. Wait for automatic determination (notification will appear on the screen) USB-device).

Important:

• 📱 On some phones (for example, POCO F5) You need to manually select the audio transmission in the notification.
• 🔋 USB-C-Headphones can drain the phone’s battery faster because they use its power.

8.Compatibility with other brands

Xiaomi headphones don't just work with the brand's devices, but there are limitations:

For maximum compatibility:

• 📱 On Android, use codecs. SBC or AAC (They are supported by all devices).
• 🔧 On Windows, install a Bluetooth stack from the adapter manufacturer (e.g. Broadcom or Qualcomm).

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If Xiaomi headphones don’t connect to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, use a Bluetooth transmitter (e.g. Avantek). APTX), Consoles do not support many Bluetooth profiles.

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