Xiaomi wireless headphones are some of the most popular accessories due to the combination of price, sound quality and functionality. However, even with such devices, users often have difficulties when connecting for the first time: the phone does not see headphones, the connection is interrupted or the sound is only in one headphone. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to connect Xiaomi headphones (including Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless, Buds and others) with Android and iOS phones, and solve typical problems.
It’s important to understand that the connection process can vary depending on the firmware version of the phone, the headphone model, and even the region of purchase (e.g. global or Chinese version).We’ve compiled the current instructions for 2026, given the latest MIUI updates and the features of working with the iPhone. If you’ve tried to connect headphones, but nothing worked out, skip the basic steps and go straight to the “Solution” section.
Basic Bluetooth connection
The most common way to connect is via Bluetooth, which works for all Xiaomi headphone models, including the Redmi Buds 4 Pro, Mi True Wireless 3 and older versions.
- Put your headphones in pairing mode.
- Activate Bluetooth on your phone:
Find the headphones in the list
- 🔍 The name of your model should appear on the list of available devices (for example, Redmi Buds 3 Lite or Mi True Wireless). 2S).
- 🖱️ Click on the name to start pairing.
Advantages of this method:
- 🔄 Automatic update of the headphone firmware (if available).
- 🎛️ Access to advanced sound settings (equalizer, noise-molding).
- 🔋 Displaying the charge level of the case and each headphone separately.
Redmi AirDots (1-3 generation)
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless (any version)
Xiaomi Buds (3/4/Pro)
Redmi Buds (Lite/Pro/Active)
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Important: If the Mi AI app doesn't find headphones, check:
- 📱 Version MIUI (must be at least 12 years old).
- 🌐 Phone firmware region (Chinese version may not support global headphones and vice versa).
- 🔄 Update the Mi app AI Google Play or App Gallery.
Fast connection via NFC (for supported models)
Some Xiaomi headphone models (e.g. Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro or Redmi Buds 4 Pro) support NFC-It's the fastest way to connect, but it requires:
- 📱 Phone with module NFC (Most of Xiaomi’s flagships starting in 2019).
- 🔋 On-line NFC in the phone settings (Settings) → Connections and sharing → NFC).
- 🎧 Supported headphones NFC (Check the characteristics of the model).