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

Wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life – they are convenient for sports, work and listening to music without tangled wires. Xiaomi smartphone owners (including the Redmi, POCO and Mi series) often face questions about the correct connection of the headset via Bluetooth, especially if it is the first headphones or a new phone model. In this article, we will analyze the process of pairing in steps, from preparing devices to solving typical problems.

It's important to understand that the connection algorithm may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI and the headphone model. However, the basic principles remain the same: turn on the headphone search mode, activate Bluetooth on the phone and confirm pairing. If you have never connected a headset to a smartphone before or encounter errors, this guide will help you understand all the nuances.

Preparation of headphones and phone to connect

Before pairing, make sure both devices are ready to connect. For headphones, this means charging fully (especially if they are new) and switching to search mode. Most models (such as Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds or Haylou GT1) need to:

• 🔋 Get your headphones out of the case (if it's that) TWS-model - they will automatically turn on.
• 🎧 Press the power button for 3-5 seconds before the indicator flashes (usually blue / white signals the pairing mode).
• 📱 Make sure that your Xiaomi phone is Bluetooth enabled: swipe down the screen to open the Quick Settings Panel and tap the Bluetooth icon.

If the headphones have already been connected to another device (for example, a laptop or tablet), they may need to be reset. This usually requires pressing the power button for 10-15 seconds before changing the color of the indicator (for example, from blue to red).

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If the headphone indicator doesn't blink, try putting them back in the case for 10 seconds, then pull them out again.This often helps restart the Bluetooth module.

On the Xiaomi phone, you should also check:

• 📶 Availability of updates MIUI: Settings → The phone. → System update: Outdated firmware can cause connectivity problems.
• 🔄 No active connections to other devices: Go to Settings → Bluetooth and remove unnecessary devices from the list.

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

Once both devices are ready, we move on to pairing. Let's take the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14, but the algorithm is relevant for other models (e.g., Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5).

1. Open Bluetooth settings: Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth (or just swipe down the screen and hold the Bluetooth icon). Make sure the slider is on.
2. Activate Device Search: Click Device Search (or Add a new device). The phone will start scanning.
3. Select headphones in the list: In the Available Devices section, the name of your headphones (such as Mi True Wireless Earphones or Redmi Buds 4) will appear.
4. Confirm pairing: A request for code confirmation (usually 0000 or 1234) may appear on the screen. Enter it and click Connect.

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Once you've successfully connected, you'll have Connected status in the device list, and you'll have a headphone icon in the notification panel. You can listen to music or answer calls. If the sound is coming through the phone's speaker, check the playback settings in the player or in Settings → Sound.

Features of connection for different models Xiaomi

While the basic pairing algorithm is the same, some Xiaomi models have nuances.

On the phones with MIUI 13 and later, Quick Connect: If the headphones were previously paired, they automatically connect when removed from the case. To turn off this option, go to Bluetooth Settings → Settings (⚙) → Quick connection.

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For owners of Xiaomi Watch or Mi Band, consider that these devices also use Bluetooth. If the headphones are intermittent, try temporarily disconnecting the smartwatch from the phone.

Solving common connection problems

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you can get errors, and let's look at the typical scenarios and how to fix them:

• 🔍 Phone can't find headphones: Check that the headphones are paired (the indicator flashes). Reboot Bluetooth on the phone: turn it off and turn it on again. If it doesn't work, restart the phone.
• 🔊 The sound goes through the speaker, not the headphones: In a player (like Mi Music or YouTube), click on the speaker icon and select the headphones. → Sound. → Output device.
• 🔄 Headphones plug in and off immediately: This could be caused by a Bluetooth profile conflict. Go to Bluetooth settings, find the headphones in the list and click Forget the device, then repeat pairing.

Important: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi 9A) can automatically turn on Energy Saving mode when connecting headphones via Bluetooth, leading to communication breakdowns. Disable this mode in Settings → Battery and Performance.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones were previously connected to an iOS device (iPhone or iPad), they may need to be reset before pairing with Xiaomi.The fact is that Apple uses proprietary Bluetooth protocols that sometimes conflict with Android.

Sound setting and additional functions

Once the connection is successful, you should optimize the sound and explore additional features, depending on the headphone model and phone, the following options are available:

• 🎛️ Equator: In Settings → Sound. → You can choose the preset settings (for example, Bass, Rock or Pop) or create your own profile.
• 🔇 Noise suppression: On headphones with ANC (For example, Xiaomi Air 2 Pro enable this feature in the proprietary app or via Bluetooth settings (icon) ANC near-name).
• 🎤 Microphone setup: If headphones are used for calls, check the microphone quality in Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Quality of calls.

For models with LDAC or aptX support (such as Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro), it is recommended to manually select the codec:

1. Activate Developer Mode (Tap the MIUI version 7 times in your phone settings).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Bluetooth Codec and select aptX Adaptive or LDAC (for better sound quality).

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Using the LDAC codec requires a stable Bluetooth connection. In the environment of interference (for example, in the subway), it is better to switch to AAC or SBC to avoid sound breaks.

If your headphones support multipoint (simultaneous connection to two devices), this feature can be configured in a proprietary application (for example, Mi Earphones or Haylou Fun), usually just press the button on the headphones to switch between the phone and laptop.

How to Disable or Remove Headphones from the Device List

If the headphones are no longer needed or need to be reconnected to another device, you can remove them from the list of conjugated gadgets.

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Find the name of your headphones in the list and tap the icon ⚙ (junction.
3. Select Forget the device (or Disable if you want to temporarily break the connection).

Some Xiaomi models also have the option of Auto Connection – if you turn it off, the headphones will not connect automatically when you turn on Bluetooth.

⚠️ Note: When you remove your headphones from the list, all of their settings (such as equalizer or binding to your Mi Account) are reset. To save your sound profile, take screenshots of your settings before you delete them or sync them to the cloud (if supported).

If the headphones after removal do not want to connect again, try:

• Reboot the phone.
• Reset the headphones (press the power button for 10-15 seconds).
• Update the firmware of headphones through the branded application.

Headphone compatibility with Xiaomi: what you need to know

Xiaomi phones support most wireless headphones, but there are nuances:

• 🔹 Headphones Xiaomi/Eco-system (Mi True Wireless, Redmi Buds: Optimized for the use of MIUI, Support branded features (such as fast parking or gestures) and may require the Mi Earphones app to work properly.
• 🔹 Headphones of other brands (Sony, JBL, Apple AirPods: Connect in standard mode, but some features (such as touch control or other features) ANC) AirPods will require manual pairing (press the button on the case).
• 🔹 Game headphones (e.g. Black Shark): Low-latency, but may conflict with energy-saving settings MIUI. Turn off the battery mode for better stability.

To check the compatibility of a particular headphone model with your Xiaomi phone, you can use tables on manufacturers' websites or forums (for example, 4PDA or Mi Community).

If your headphones support aptX Adaptive or LC3, but the phone doesn’t offer them in the settings, upgrade your MIUI firmware to the latest version. These codecs require Bluetooth 5.2+, which is only available in new Xiaomi models (starting with the Mi 11 series).

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