How to connect Xiaomi wireless headphones to Android phone via Bluetooth: instruction 2026

Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are not only a stylish accessory, but also a powerful tool for listening to music, calls and podcasts comfortably. However, even experienced users sometimes have difficulty connecting or re-syncing for the first time after resetting. If your Xiaomi wireless headphones refuse to connect to a Redmi, POCO or Mi phone, don’t be quick to blame the manufacturer – 90% of the time the problem lies in the wrong sequence of actions or missed nuances of Bluetooth settings.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to connect (including hidden MIUI features), how to avoid common bugs, and give you a checklist for troubleshooting, and if you’ve tried to connect devices but failed, at the end you’ll find a section with exclusive solutions for Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, Redmi Buds 5 and other popular gadgets.

Before you get to the instructions, make sure your headphones are charged (the indicator should flash white or blue), and your phone is on Bluetooth and power saving mode is turned off for wireless devices. These simple steps save hours of finding solutions!

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for connection

Before you pair your headphones with your phone, you need to pair them. Xiaomi models may have different processes, depending on the generation and type of control (touch or mechanical), and the general principle is one: the headphones should signal to the phone that they are ready to connect.

For most models (Redmi Buds 3 Lite, Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro, etc.) the algorithm is as follows:

1. Take the headphones out of the case (they will automatically turn on).
2. Press the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 5-7 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white (this means that the device is in search mode).
3. If the light flashes only white, the headphones have already been paired with another device. To reset the list of connections, press the button for 10-15 seconds before changing color to red.

Older models (such as the Mi AirDots Basic) use a physical button on the case instead of touch panels.

• 🔋 Open the case lid.
• 🖱️ Press the button on the back of the case for 3 seconds until the indicator flashes quickly.
• 📱 On your phone, start searching for devices – the headphones should show as Mi True Wireless or similarly.

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If the headphones don't respond to buttons, check the case's charge level. Connect it to charging for 10-15 minutes - sometimes a discharged battery blocks pairing mode.

2. Step-by-step instruction for connecting via Bluetooth

Now, the connection process itself. Xiaomi's MIUI-based phones (versions 12-14) have a unified connectivity algorithm, but there are nuances for different versions of Android.

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Activate the Bluetooth slider (if it is turned off).
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (for example, Redmi Buds 5 or Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro).
4. Tapping the name will start the pairing process, and some models will require you to confirm the connection by tapping the touchpad of the earphone.
5. After successful connection, the indicator on the headphones will stop flashing and will light up with a constant white (or blue) light.

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

• 🔄 Reboot the phone’s Bluetooth module (turn off/on in settings).
• 📵 Make sure the headphones aren’t connected to another device (like a laptop or tablet).
• 🔋 Remove the headphones from the case and put them back for 10 seconds – it will reset their condition.

Headphones charged (indicator flashes)

Bluetooth on your phone is on

Airplane mode is off.

Headphones are not connected to other devices

Distance between phone and headphones ≤ 1 metre-->

On Android 13 phones+ (For example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5) A window with a selection of sound profiles may appear (e.g, AAC or SBC). Choose for the best quality AAC — This codec is optimized for Xiaomi devices.

3. Problem Solving: Headphones don't connect

Even with the right actions, sometimes there are failures, and let's look at the typical mistakes and how to fix them:

If the headphones are connected but immediately switched off, check the energy saving settings:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management.
2. Find the Bluetooth app in the list and set the No Limits mode for it.
3. Also, turn off the Bluetooth Automatic Shutdown option (if any).

⚠️ Note: Phones with custom firmware (like LineageOS) may have connection problems due to the lack of proprietary Xiaomi drivers. MIUI Or use headphones in Low Latency mode (low latency).

4. Features of connection for different models Xiaomi

Xiaomi headphones of different series have unique features that affect the pairing process.

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and Redmi Buds 5 Pro

These headphones support dual connection (to two devices simultaneously) and LDHC-codec for high-quality sound, to activate advanced functions:

• 🎧 After connecting, open the Mi Earphones app (download from Google Play if it isn’t available).
• 🔊 In the settings, turn on LDHC and Adaptive noise cancellation.
• 📱 For dual connection, go to Bluetooth Settings → Additionally. → Multi-connection.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite and Mi True Wireless 2

These models don't have touch controls, instead they use a physical button on the case to reset the settings.

1. Put the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red.
3. Open the lid and reconnect.

For models with active noise cancellation (Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro) after connection, it is recommended to calibrate the microphones:

1. Open Mi Earphones.
2. Go to Noise Reduction. → Sizing.
3. Follow the voice instructions (earphones should be in your ears!).

5. Customization of sound and microphone after connection

Successful pairing is only half the battle, and in order for the headphones to work perfectly, you have to adjust the sound and microphone settings. In Xiaomi phones, it's done like this.

Optimization of sound quality

• 🎵 Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration → Bluetooth sound quality.
• 🔊 Choose High Quality (AAC) or LDHC (if maintained).
• 🎧 Enable Sound Improvement for Bass and High Frequency.

Setting up the microphone for calls

If the person is not listening to you:

1. During the call, tap the Microphone icon in the top notification panel.
2. Choose Bluetooth as your primary sound source.
3. In Mi Earphones, activate Voice Amplification in the microphone settings.

For models with transparent mode (Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro), you can adjust the level of ambient noise:

• 🔈 In the Mi Earphones app, go to Noise Reduction → Transparent mode.
• 📉 Adjust the slider Ambient sound level (recommended 50-70% for the street).

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For better synchronization of audio in games and video, turn on Low Latency in Bluetooth settings, which will reduce lag to 80-100 ms.

6. How to turn off and reconnect headphones

If you need to temporarily turn off your headphones (for example, to connect them to another device), do so correctly to avoid problems with re-pairing.

Correct shutdown

• 📱 On the phone: go to Settings → Bluetooth, tap the icon. ⚙️ Next to the headphone name and select Disable.
• 🎧 On headphones: put them in the case and close the lid - they will automatically turn off.

Reconnection

To reconnect the headphones to the phone:

1. Get the headphones out of the case – they should automatically connect to the last device.
2. If this does not happen, manually activate the pairing mode (press the touch panel for 3 seconds).
3. On the phone in the list of Bluetooth devices, select your headphones.

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones connect to the phone but the sound is coming through the speaker, check the settings of the media device. While playing music or video, tap the speaker icon in the notification panel and select Headphones (Bluetooth).

7. Resetting headphone settings to factory

If all the connection attempts fail, the last chance is a complete reset, which will remove all the stored devices and return the headphones to factory parameters.

Instructions for most models:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press the button on the case (or touch panels on headphones) for 15-20 seconds.
3. The indicator will flash red, then white – this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Open the case cover and repeat the connection process from scratch.

For Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and Redmi Buds 5 Pro, the reset is done through the app:

• 📱 Open Mi Earphones.
• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Resetting settings.
• 🔄 Confirm the action and wait for the headphones to restart.

After resetting, the headphones may require a firmware update. If a notification of an update appears in the Mi Earphones app, be sure to follow it to avoid future bugs.

8. Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)