Connecting wireless headphones to Xiaomi phone via Bluetooth: full instruction

Introduction: Why Know All the Nuances of Connection

Wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life, from listening to music on the subway to important work calls. However, even with modern Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO models), the connection process can be difficult: devices do not find each other, the sound is interrupted or the headphones are turned off after a few minutes.

Xiaomi phones feature its own MIUI shell, which sometimes makes adjustments to standard Bluetooth processes. For example, recent firmware versions have introduced a dual connection feature for multipoint headphones. We will tell you how to use it and why it can interfere with stable operation, you will also learn how to check the compatibility of headphones with your Xiaomi model and what audio settings should be changed after you connect.

Preparation: What to check before connecting

Before pairing, make sure both devices are ready to go. Headphones must be charged (charge indicator usually flashes red at low battery level) and be in search mode. Most models (for example, Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds or Haylou) to do this, you need to hold the power button for 3-5 seconds until the white / blue LED flashes.

On Xiaomi phone, check out:

• 🔋 Battery level – if it is below 15%, the system can automatically turn off power-intensive functions, including Bluetooth.
• 📱 Version MIUI — in old firmware (below) MIUI 12) may not be available for modern headphones. Update the system in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔍 List of already mated devices – if the headphones were connected to another phone, they need to “forget” in the Bluetooth menu.

Pay special attention to the distance between devices. For the first connection, keep your headphones and phone at a distance of no more than 30 cm, this minimizes the risk of failure. If there are many sources of interference (Wi-Fi routers, microwaves), temporarily turn them off or move to another room.

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If the headphones do not respond to the on button, put them in the case for 10 seconds, then pull out - this will reset their state.

Step-by-step: how to connect headphones to Xiaomi

The pairing process takes no more than 1-2 minutes, if you follow a clear algorithm, we will discuss a universal method that works for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on MIUI 11-14.

1. Activate the search mode on the headphones (see the instructions for your model: 🎧 Get the headphones out of the case (for TWS-Models of the type Xiaomi AirDots Pro). 🔘 Hold the power button for 3-5 seconds (for overhead or full-size headphones).

The indicator should flash white/blue (connection waiting mode) or red-blue (battery discharge).

On your phone, open Settings → Bluetooth and switch on the switch. Wait for the name of your headphones to appear on the list (for example, "Redmi Buds 4 Lite" or "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2").

Click on the headphone name in the list. If you have a request for code confirmation (usually 0000 or 1234), type it in. Most Xiaomi models don't require code.

Wait for the message "Connected." In some cases, the phone will offer to install additional headphone software (for example, for Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2) - agree, this will improve the stability of the work.

After pairing, check the sound quality. Run the music or video and move 2-3 meters away from the phone. If the sound starts to interrupt, go back to the problem-solving section.

Sound settings after connection: optimization for Xiaomi

By default, MIUI uses a standard audio profile, which is not always suitable for wireless headphones. To improve the quality of playback, go to:

Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality

Key options are available here:

For Xiaomi models with dual speakers (such as the Redmi Buds 4 Pro), the ANC (Active Noise Reduction) option may appear in the headphone settings. Turn it on if you are in a noisy place, but remember that this increases battery consumption by 15-20%.

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If the headphones hear a hissing background, turn off the option to improve the quality of calls in the Bluetooth settings - it activates additional sound processing, which can cause interference.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even after a successful connection, Xiaomi users face common bugs, and we have collected proven ways to fix them:

1.The headphones plug in, but no sound.

• 🔊 Check the playback profile in Settings → Sound. → Playback devices. Sometimes the phone mistakenly chooses a speaker phone over a headphone.
• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module: turn it off and turn it on in the settings, then reconnect the headphones.
• 📱 Remove the headphones from the list of devices and pair again.

2.The sound is interrupted or interference is occurring.

This is most often related to:

• 📶 Wi-Fi interference – switch router to 5GHz channel or temporarily turn off Wi-Fi.
• 🔋 Low-charge headphones – charge them up to 50% or more.
• 🎛️ Non-optimal codec - in the sound settings select SBC (The most stable, but with less quality).

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If the interference only occurs in the subway or elevator, it's not the phone that's the fault, it's the fault of external interference. Try using one earphone, because monoconnection is often more stable.

3. Headphones spontaneously turn off

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones turn off after 5-10 minutes of inactivity, check the energy saving settings. → Battery and productivity → Battery management add Bluetooth app to exceptions.

It may also be the cause:

• 🔄 Automatic switch to other devices (if the headphones support multipoint.
• 📲 Conflict with other Bluetooth devices (such as smartwatches) Disable them while diagnosing.

Additional features: what can Xiaomi headphones

Xiaomi’s modern wireless headphones support features that many users don’t know about.

1. Dual Pairing (Dual Pairing)

The feature allows the headphones to connect to two devices at the same time (for example, a phone and a laptop) to activate it:

1. Connect the headphones to the first device.
2. Activate the search mode on the headphones (usually double pressing the button).
3. Connect to the second device via its Bluetooth menu.

Limitation: The feature only works with Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro, Redmi Buds 4 Pro and later.

Sensory management

Xiaomi headphones support gestures for playback control:

• 👆 Double touch - playback / pause.
• 👇 Triple touch – moving to the next track.
• 👈 Holding 2 seconds – Calling the voice assistant.

To change the purpose of gestures, install the official Mi Earphones app from Google Play.

3. Low Delay Mode (Game Mode)

⚠️ Warning: This mode reduces the sound latency to 80-100 ms, but reduces battery life by 25-30.

Activated in headphone settings or through the Mi Earphones app.

Compatibility: Which Headphones Work Best With Xiaomi

Xiaomi phones support most Bluetooth headphones, but some models show better results in stability and sound quality.

Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro and Redmi Buds 4 Pro headphones automatically switch to low latency when launching games through the Xiaomi Game Turbo platform. This feature is not available for headphones of other brands.

If you are planning to buy new headphones, pay attention to codec support:

• 🎵 aptX Adaptive – the best quality for music (Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro).
• 🎮 LC3 — Low latency for games (supported by the MIUI 13+).
• 📞 AAC — Optimal for calls (works with all Apple AirPods).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions