How to Connect Both Xiaomi Headphones: A Complete Synchronization Guide TWS-device

You pulled Xiaomi’s new wireless headphones out of the box — be it Redmi AirDots 3 Pro, Xiaomi Buds 4 or FlipBuds Pro — but you faced a common problem: only one headphone is connected, and the second one is silent or not detected by the phone at all. TWS-headphones (True Wireless Stereo), and the reasons can lie in the wrong synchronization between the headphones themselves, and in the failures of Bluetooth on the smartphone.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can connect both Xiaomi headphones, from basic synchronization to resetting settings to fixing software bugs. You’ll learn how to check device compatibility, what Bluetooth settings affect connection stability, and what to do if the headphones disconnected after a firmware update. The instructions are relevant for 2020-2026 models and work on Android, iOS, and Windows/Mac.

Before proceeding to solve the problem, make sure that both headphones are charged (indicators should burn or blink when removed from the case), and the case has a sufficient level of charge. USB-cable.

1. Basic synchronization of Xiaomi headphones among themselves

The first and most important step is to synchronize the headphones with each other, so without that, they can't work like a stereo, even if both are connected to a phone, and it starts automatically when you first remove the headphones from the case, but sometimes you need manual intervention.

Here's how to do it right:

• 🔋 Case and headphone charging: Make sure the case is at least 30% charged and the headphones are not discharged to zero (indicators should flash when retrieved).
• 🎧 Removing headphones: Take both earphones out of the case at the same time and wait 5-10 seconds. They should automatically sync (you will hear an audible beep or voice alert).
• 🔄 Synchronization reset: If the headphones are not synchronized, put them back in the case, close the lid, then remove again. Repeat 2-3 times.
• 📱 Phone connection: Only after successful synchronization (both headphones blink the same) can you connect them to your smartphone.

If after these actions the second headphone still does not connect, go to the next section - you may need to reset settings or update the firmware.

2. reset headphones Xiaomi (Hard Reset)

If the headphones were previously connected to another device or there was a software failure, you may need a complete reset, which will return the headphones to factory parameters and make them re-synchronize with each other.

Instructions for most Xiaomi/Redmi models:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover and hold the button on the case (usually located behind or below) for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white (or blue and red depending on the model).
3. Release the button. The headphones will reset, and the indicator will flash white (pairing readiness).
4. Remove the headphones from the case – they should automatically synchronize (you will hear a voice alert or double beep).

For models without a physical button on the case (for example, Xiaomi Buds 4), the reset is performed through multiple touch touches of the touch panel on the headphones themselves:

1. Put the headphones in the case.


2. Touch the touchpad on both headphones 5 times in a row (with an interval of ~1 second).




3. Wait for the indicator to flash red/white.

Make sure the case is 30%+ charged

Put both headphones in the case

Close the lid for 5 seconds.

Press and hold the reset button (or touch)

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⚠️ Note: Once reset, Xiaomi headphones can be temporarily defined as two separate devices in the Bluetooth list. Don't plug them in separately - wait for automatic synchronization (usually takes 10 to 30 seconds).

3. Connection to a smartphone: step-by-step instructions

When the headphones are successfully synchronized, you can plug them into your phone, a process that's a little different for Android and iOS, but the overall layout is the same.

For Android (MIUI, Samsung, Realme, etc.):

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn it on.
2. Remove both headphones from the case (they should flash white).
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (for example, Redmi AirDots 3 Pro or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2).
4. Click on the name, you'll pair. If you need it, confirm the connection.

For iPhone (iOS):

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and hold the button on the case (if any) until the indicator blinks.
3. In the list of devices will appear the name of the headphones – tap on it.
4. Wait for the connection to complete (confirmation on headphones may be required).

If the headphones don’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on).
• 📱 Reboot the smartphone itself.
• 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones (the indicator should flash when retrieving).

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If Xiaomi headphones connect to your phone but only sound in one, check your Bluetooth settings: on Android, the device menu may have a Calls Only option or a Media Audio option. Select Media Audio for stereo sound.

4. Connection problems on Windows and Mac

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones can be connected not only to smartphones but also to computers, but there are often nuances with Bluetooth drivers or audio settings.

Connection to Windows 10/11:

1. Turn Bluetooth on in Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and click Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Select your headphones from the list. If they don't show up, update your Bluetooth driver through Device Manager.

Connection to Mac:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Hold the button on the case (if any) until the indicator flashes.
3. Headphones will appear in the list - click Connect.

If on Windows headphones are connected, but the sound is only in one, do the following:

• 🔊 Go to the Control Panel. → Sound.
• Find your headphones in the list of playback devices.
• Right-click and select Use by default.
• If the Stereo option is inactive, update the Bluetooth driver or install it. AAC-manually.

⚠️ Note: Some Bluetooth 4.0 laptops may have Xiaomi headphones that are unstable due to an outdated version of the protocol, and an external Bluetooth adapter (such as TP-Link) will help. UB500).

5. Update to Xiaomi headphone firmware

If the headphones previously worked normally, but after updating the smartphone or the headphone firmware itself, both stopped connecting, the problem may be incompatibility of software versions. TWS-Headphones that correct synchronization errors.

Check and update the firmware through the official application Mi Home (for Android) or Xiaomi Wear (for iOS):

1. Install the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app and find your headphones in the list of devices.
4. If an update is available, a notification will appear – follow the instructions on the screen.

Important: during the update, do not remove the headphones from the case or interrupt the process. If the update is interrupted, reset the settings and try again.

After a successful firmware update, the headphones will automatically restart. Wait until the process is complete (the indicator on the case will stop flashing) and check the sync.

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Updating the firmware through the official application is the only way to fix synchronization software errors that are not solved by resetting settings.

6. Troubleshooting: Frequent errors and decisions

If after all the manipulations the second headphone still does not connect, check the following points:

If none of the methods worked, the problem may be a hardware malfunction (for example, a contact in the case is damaged or one of the headphones is out of order).In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center with a check for the purchase (the warranty for headphones is usually 12 months).

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Before contacting the service, check the headphones on another phone or computer. If the problem recurs, this confirms the fault of the headphones themselves, not your device.

7. Compatibility of Xiaomi headphones with other devices

Xiaomi headphones support Bluetooth 5.0/5.2, which ensures compatibility with most modern devices.

• 📱 Android: Full compatibility, but older versions (below 8.0) may lack some features (like a fast pair).
• 🍎 iOS: It works, but without support LC3-Codec (standard codec used) AAC).
• 💻 Windows/Mac: Bluetooth required 4.2+. Windows may need to manually install drivers for AAC.
• 🎮 Game consoles: On PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, Xiaomi headphones only connect via an additional Bluetooth adapter.

To check the compatibility of your device with a particular headphone model, use the table:

If your device does not support the required Bluetooth version, headphones can connect, but with limited functionality (for example, no stereo or latency).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi headphones