Setup of a music player on Xiaomi: from basic parameters to fine customization

Music player on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a tool for playing tracks, but a full-fledged audio content management center. Even the standard Music app (or Mi Music in older versions) hides dozens of settings that allow you to improve the sound, organize the library and sync tracks with the cloud. However, many users are limited to basic functions, not knowing that you can configure the equalizer for specific headphones, automatically download album covers or even use Xiaomi as a wireless device. DLNA-music-transmitter.

In this article, we will discuss not only the standard player, but also alternative solutions like Poweramp or Poweramp. VLC, And you'll find out how to use software that's often more stable than the company's software:

• 🎵 Optimize the sound for different music genres and headphone types (including: TWS Xiaomi).
• 📁 Sort tracks by folder, tag, or playlist (including using.nomedia files).
• ☁️ Sync music with Mi Cloud, Google Drive or local NAS.
• 🔧 Fix common errors: from lack of sound to playback failures FLAC.

Particular attention will be paid to the hidden functions of the firmware MIUI, These chips allow you to control music through quick settings or gestures on a locked screen – these chips are rarely documented, but greatly simplify interaction with your smartphone.

1. Mi Music Standard Player: Overview of Opportunities and Limitations

The Music app** (formerly Mi Music) is installed by default on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO steerable MIUI. It supports basic audio formats (MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV), but it has a number of features:

✅ Pluses:

• ☁️ Cloud sync with Mi Cloud (not available in all regions).
• 🎧 Basic equalizer with presets (Rock, Pop, Classics, etc.).

❌ Cons:

• 🚫 No support. DSD and APE — High resolution formats are reproduced with conversion.
• 🔊 Limited audio settings: no manual crossover setting or surround virtualization.
• 📂 Scanning problems: Sometimes not seeing tracks in folders with Cyrillic names.

If you want advanced features (like a gapless playback for seamless album playback or ReplayGain for volume normalization), it’s worth considering third-party players. However, for most users, a standard app is enough – especially after setting it up properly.

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To speed up the scanning of music in Mi Music, move all tracks to one folder (like Music) and reboot your smartphone.

2. Step-by-step setting up a standard player

To unlock the potential of Mi Music, follow this instruction, and let's start with the basics and get to the fine-tuning of the sound.

2.1 Initial setup of the library

1. Open the Music app** and tap the icon ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.

2. Select Scan Files → You can scan folders here:

• ➕ Add folders with music (for example, /storage/emulated/0/Music).
• ➖ Exclude system folders (such as Android or DCIM), to avoid ringtones in the library.

3. enable the option to Show hidden files if you use folders with a dot at the beginning (for example,.music).

Optimization of sound through equalizer

The equalizer in Mi Music allows you to adjust the sound to specific headphones or acoustics.

1. Go to Settings. → equalizer.
2. Select a preset profile (Normal, Bass, Voice, etc.) or create your own by moving sliders manually.
3. Activate. 3D-sound to simulate surround sound (works best with headphones).

🔹 Advice TWS-Xiaomi headphones: if bass sounds too loud, reduce the slider by 60 Hz and increase by 250 Hz – this will balance the sound.

Disable all presets (select "Normal")|

Reduce 60 Hz 2-3 bass-cutting|

Increase. 1 khz 1-2 division|

Turn on 3D-sound (if you use headphones)|

Save the profile as "My headphones"

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2.3 Managing playlists and albums

The standard player allows you to create dynamic and static playlists:

• 🔄 Dynamic playlist: Updated by criteria (e.g., “Last Added” or “Favorite»).

To create a playlist:

1. Press the Library. → Playlists → Create a playlist.
2. Give the title and add tracks through the button ➕.
3. For a dynamic playlist, select a Smart Playlist and set filters (genre, performer, rating).

3. Alternative players: when the standard is not enough

If Mi Music doesn’t suit the functionality, consider third-party apps that offer advanced features, but may require additional customization.

🔹 Recommendation: For audiophiles, the best choice is Poweramp (thanks to Hi-Res Audio support), and for everyday use is suitable VLC or musicolet.

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Side players are often better optimized for rare formats (e.g., for example, FLAC 24-bit/192kHz), They may be in conflict with energy saving functions. MIUI. Turn off battery optimization for the selected player in the smartphone settings.

4. Customize the sound for different types of headphones

Sound quality depends heavily on the headphones used. On Xiaomi smartphones, you can fine-tune the sound to a specific model - from the budget Redmi Buds to the premium Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro.

Headphones with microphone (TWS wired)

For TWS-Headphones (e.g. Xiaomi AirDots or Redmi Buds 3 Pro) are recommended:

• 🎧 Disable Dolby Atmos in the smartphone sound settings (path: Settings) → Sound. → Sound effects. This effect often worsens the sound in wireless headphones.
• 📶 Use the codec. AAC (For iOS compatibility, or aptX (if the headphones support), check the current codec in Settings. → Connected devices → Headphones → Additionally.
• 🔋 Activate Game mode in the headphone settings (if any) to reduce sound latency.

High-resistance wired headphones

If you use studio headphones (e.g. Audio-Technica) ATH-M50x), A smartphone may not be producing enough power to make sound:

• 🔊 Enable the headphone amplifier in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging → Headphone booster).
• 🎛️ Set up the equalizer with an emphasis on medium frequencies (250 Hz – 2 kHz), as high-omnipotent headphones often “sink” in this range.

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To check the sound quality, use test tracks from the AudioCheck site. sweep_20-20k_1s.wav It will help you to assess the frequency characteristics of your headphones.

5. Solving common problems

Even after setting up correctly, Xiaomi users are faced with common mistakes in playing music, and we will examine the most common ones.

5.1 The player does not see the music

🔹 Causes and solutions:

• 📂 Files in unsupported folders: transfer music to /Music Add the folder manually (see section) 2.1).
• 🔄 Media cache not updated: restart your smartphone or clear the Music app data** in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Music. → Warehouse → Clear the data.

Intermittent reproduction or lags

🔹 Possible causes:

• 🔋 Energy saving: Turn off battery optimization for player (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Music. → No restrictions).
• 📡 Poor Bluetooth connection (for example, for TWS): Reconnect the headphones and reset their settings.
• 🗃️ Overloaded storage: free up space on the device (minimum 10% free space).

No sound in the headphones.

🔹 Checklist for elimination:

1. Check if the phone is activated in the notification panel (stamp the headphone icon).
2. Turn off all sound effects in Settings → Sound → Sound Effects.
3. Connect the headphones to another device – if there is no sound, the problem is with them.
4. Clean the 3.5mm connector (for wired headphones) or restart TWS-headphones.

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If the sound is only lost in a particular app (like Spotify), clear the cache or reinstall it. Often the problem is with updates that reset the audio rights.

6. Additional chips: Music control without unlocking

Xiaomi smartphones on the MIUI You can control playback directly from a locked screen or through quick settings, which often go unnoticed, but make interaction much easier.

Gestures on the lock screen

To enable music control without unlocking:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings.
2. Activate the Music Management option.
3. Set up your gestures: 👆 Swipe up - next track. 👇 Swipe down - previous track. 👆⏹️ Double tap - pause/replay.

The player widget on the main screen

Add a widget for quick access:

⚠️ Note: Mi Cloud does not support formats FLAC and WAV — They will be converted into MP3 loading.

7.2. Alternative cloud services

For large libraries or high-quality sound, it is best to use:

Google Play Music is closed, but downloaded tracks remain available via YouTube Music (with restrictions).

7.3. Local synchronization over Wi-Fi (DLNA/UPnP)

If you have a home server or NAS, You can set up music streaming:

1. Install a client application on your smartphone, such as BubbleUPnP.
2. Set up. DLNA-server on a PC (for example, via Windows Media Player or Plex).
3. Connect to the server via BubbleUPnP and select tracks to play.

🔹 Advantage: music does not take up space on the smartphone, and sound is transmitted without loss of quality.

8. Optimizing battery consumption when listening to music

Playing music in the background consumes battery power, especially if used TWS-headphones or cloud services to extend autonomy:

• 🔋 Turn off Wi-Fi when playing locally (unless you stream).
• 📴 Activate Battery Mode in Settings (Settings) → Battery → Battery mode → Balanced).
• 🎧 Lower Bluetooth bitrate (if sound quality is not critical): in the developer settings (Settings) → Additional settings → For developers, select the Bluetooth Codec → SBC (instead AAC or).
• 🔄 Limit background activity of other applications (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

⚠️ Note: If you use Poweramp or another third-party player, add it to the optimization exceptions, otherwise the music may be interrupted when the screen is locked.

📊 Autonomous test: On Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro with headphones Redmi Buds 3 Pro and activated Battery mode music playback in the game MP3 320 kbps takes ~1% charge per hour. FLAC expense ~1.5%/hour.

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The most energy-efficient way to listen to music is to use local files in a format. MP3 or AAC bitrate 192 Streaming via Spotify or Yandex Music consumes the battery in the 2-3 faster.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up a music player on Xiaomi