Xiaomi Redmi wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life — they accompany us on trips, training and even while working. But what if the device suddenly stopped turning off or continues to play sound through the headphones when you want to switch to the phone speakers? This problem is familiar to many users, especially after updating the firmware or malfunctioning Bluetooth module.
In this article, we will look at all possible ways to turn off headphones, from basic to advanced, including resetting and troubleshooting. You will learn how to properly break the connection to avoid re-automatic connection, and what to do if Redmi AirDots, Buds 3/4 or other models refuse to disconnect.
1. Standard shutdown via notification panel
The most obvious and quick way is to use the MIUI notification bar, but even here, there are some nuances that many people don't know about, like simply tapping the Bluetooth icon doesn't always break the connection to the headphones, it just deactivates the module. Here's how to do it right:
1. Swipe your finger from top to bottom to open the notification panel.
2. Find the Bluetooth icon (usually blue if enabled).
3. Hold it with your finger for 1-2 seconds and the quick Bluetooth settings menu will open.
4.In the list of connected devices, find your Xiaomi Redmi headphones and tap the gear settings (⚙️) near-name.
5. Click Disable (not to be confused with Forget the Device!).
- 🔹 Problem: Bluetooth icon disappears, but headphones keep working.
- 🔹 Solution: Reboot your phone - sometimes MIUI «forgets to "break the connection.
- 🔹 Tip: If the headphones are connected to multiple devices (like a laptop), turn them off there first.
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If Redmi headphones don’t appear in the list of connected devices, but the sound goes through them, try turning on and off In the Plane mode for 10 seconds – this will reset all wireless connections.
2. Disconnection through Bluetooth settings
If the quick way didn't work, we'll go to deeper settings, and it's important not only to turn off the headphones, but also to make sure they don't automatically connect the next time you turn on Bluetooth. MIUI 12/13/14:
1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2.In the list of devices, find your headphones (for example, Redmi Buds 4 or AirDots 3 Pro).
3.Slip the name of the device to open its profile.
4. Press Disable (button turns grey).
5. Optionally: To prevent automatic connection in the future, click Forget Device (will remove a pair from the phone's memory).
| Action. | The result | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Shut down. | Breaks the connection, but saves the connection settings | If you plan to use headphones later |
| Forget the device | Remove headphones from the phone’s memory | If the headphones are automatically connected without your desire |
| Phone reboot | Resets all temporary connections | If the headphones “hang” in the system after disconnection |
⚠️ Warning: If you click Forget the device, the headphones still connect automatically, the problem may be their firmware. Update the headphones via the official Mi Earphones app (available on Google Play).
3. Forced shutdown through Developer Mode
When standard methods fail, the hidden features of Android come to the rescue, and the developer mode allows you to manually manage Bluetooth connections even if the MIUI interface doesn't. Here's how to do it:
1. Activate the Developer Mode:
Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
- Tap the MIUI version 7 times in a row until you become a developer!
2. Go back to the main settings and open Additional → for developers.
3. Find the Network → Bluetooth Debugging section and turn it on.
4. Now the option Forced Shutdown will appear in the Bluetooth menu (may be called Disconnect in English firmware).
This method is useful if Xiaomi Redmi headphones are “hanging” in the connection state after a crash, for example, if you are out of range of Bluetooth and the phone has not broken the connection.
What to do if the developer mode is not turned on?
4. Reset Bluetooth settings on the phone
If the Redmi headphones continue to connect by themselves or do not turn off in any way, the problem may lie in the cache of the Bluetooth module. Resetting will return all settings to the factory, but will not remove the saved devices (they will have to reconnect).
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
- Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner (the menu of additional functions).
- Select Reset Bluetooth Settings (or Clear Cache on Some Firmware).
- Confirm the action and restart the phone.
⚠️ Attention: After resetting, all the stored Bluetooth devices (columns, smartwatches, car systems) will be disabled, you will have to reconnect them. If the problem was a conflict of profiles (for example, the headphones tried to work as both a headset and a media device), this method will help.
Make sure you remember. PIN-codes for connecting other devices
Write down the names of all Bluetooth devices saved
Disconnect headphones from other gadgets (laptop, tablet)
Check the charge of the headphones (after reset, re-synchronization may be required)-->
5. hardware reset headphones Xiaomi Redmi
Sometimes the problem isn't with the phone, but with the headphones themselves, and if they don't respond to shutdown commands, they glitch, or they connect to random devices, a hardware reset will help, and the procedure varies depending on the model:
Redmi AirDots (1/2/3 generation) and Buds 3/4:
1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2 Hold the button on the case (usually located behind) for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Open the case cover - the headphones will automatically reboot.
Redmi Buds 4 Pro and AirDots 3 Pro:
1. Get the headphones out of the case.
2. Hold the touch panels on both headphones for 10 seconds until you hear the reset beep.
3. Place the headphones back in the case and wait 30 seconds.
6. Check for conflicts with other devices
Xiaomi Redmi headphones can freeze in the connection state if they are connected to several gadgets at the same time (for example, a phone and a laptop), in which case the phone will not be able to properly disable the device, since it is actively used by another device.
1. Check the list of connected devices:
On Windows: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
On MacOS: System settings → Bluetooth.
On Android tablet: similar to a smartphone.
2. disable the headphones from all devices except the phone.
3. Reset the headphones (place in the case for 30 seconds).
4. Try turning them off through your phone again.
If the headphones are connected to an iOS device (like an iPad), they can block the connection to an Android phone due to the Bluetooth LE protocol features.
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Xiaomi Redmi headphones support multipoint (connecting to 2 devices at once), but this often leads to conflicts. If you do not use this feature, turn it off in the headphone settings via the Mi Earphones app.
7. Diagnostics of software failures and firmware updates
If neither of these methods worked, the problem could be the phone's firmware or headphone firmware.Updates often fix Bluetooth connectivity errors, especially after major MIUI updates.
Update of the phone firmware:
1. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2.Click Check Updates and install the latest version of MIUI.
3. After the update, reset your Bluetooth settings (see Section 4).
Update to the headphone firmware:
1. Install the official Mi Earphones app from Google Play.
2. Connect the headphones to the phone and open the application.
3. If an update is available, follow the instructions on the screen (it is usually required to keep the headphones in a case with the lid open).
⚠️ Warning: Don't interrupt the process of updating the headphones! If the battery runs out during firmware, the device may fail. Make sure the case is charged at least 50 times%.