How to connect wireless headphones to the phone Xiaomi: instructions for all models

Wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life — they are convenient for listening to music, calling and even watching videos. Xiaomi smartphone owners (including the Redmi and POCO lines) often face questions: how to connect headphones using Bluetooth, what to do if the device does not find the headset, or how to improve the sound quality. In this article, we will examine all the nuances from basic pairing to solving common problems.

The connection process may vary slightly depending on the phone model and the MIUI version, but the overall layout remains universal.It is important to consider that modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 12) support advanced audio codecs such as aptX, LDAC and AAC, which significantly improve the sound. However, they sometimes require additional settings to activate. Next, you will find step-by-step instructions, optimization tips and answers to frequent questions.

1. Preparation of headphones and phone for connection

Before pairing, make sure both devices are ready to connect.

• 🔋 Charging: Make sure the headphones are at least 30% charged.The discharged headset may not enter search mode.
• 📱 Pairing mode: Most models (e.g. Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds or Sony) WH-1000XM4) activate it with a long press on the power button (usually 3-5 seconds) before flashing the indicator.
• 🔄 Resetting: If the headphones have already been connected to another device, a reset may be required. 10-15 seconds (up to double blinking or audible signal).

Now on the Xiaomi phone:

• 📶 Bluetooth: Enable the module in the notification curtain or through Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
• 🔍 Visibility: Make sure the phone is visible for other devices (the “Make Visible” option in Bluetooth settings).
• 📱 Updates: Check the relevance of the firmware (Settings) → The phone. → System updates in older versions MIUI (11) may not support new codecs.

⚠️ Note: If you connect Xiaomi headphones to a phone of the same brand (for example, AirDots Pro 2 to Redmi Note 11), use the Mi Earphones branded app for advanced features (gesture setting, equalizer.

2. Step-by-step instruction: how to connect headphones via Bluetooth

Let’s look at the universal algorithm for all Xiaomi models, including Redmi. 9, POCO X3, Mi 11 And it's new. It's relevant to the MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open Settings on your phone and go to Connections → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the Bluetooth slider (if it's turned off) and wait for the phone to scan the available devices.
3. Transfer the headphones to the pairing mode (see section) 1). Their name should appear on the list (e.g. Redmi Buds). 3 Lite" or "or "LE_AirDots_Basic_R").
4. Click on the headphone name in the list. If necessary, confirm pairing on both devices (sometimes you need to press the button on the headphones).
5. Wait for the message "Connected." Some models (Xiaomi 12 Pro, POCO F4) will additionally notice the support of codecs (for example, AAC or aptX Adaptive).

For Xiaomi headphones with dual connectivity (such as AirDots 3 Pro), after the first pairing, they will automatically connect to the phone when removed from the case. To turn off this feature, go to Bluetooth settings, click on the gear icon next to the headphone name and deactivate the "Auto Connection" option.

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3. Customize sound and codecs for better quality

By default, Xiaomi uses a standard SBC codec that provides average sound quality. To improve playback, follow the following steps:

1. Connect the headphones to the phone (as described above).
2. Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
3. Click on the gear icon next to the name of your headphones.
4. Select "Sound Quality" or "Audio Codec" (depending on the version of MIUI).
5. From the available options, choose the priority codec: aptX Adaptive - the best balance of quality and delay (for games and music). LDAC - maximum quality (up to 990 kbit / s), but high latency. AAC - optimal for Apple AirPods or headphones with support for this codec.

Important: AptX and LDAC codecs only work if they are supported by both devices — both the phone and headphones. For example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro supports aptX Adaptive, while Xiaomi AirDots 3 does not.

⚠️ Note: When using a codec LDAC In the headphone settings (if they support this protocol), select Quality mode instead of Speed mode. This will reduce latency, but reduce bitrate to ~660 kbps.

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If there is no aptX or LDAC on the codec list, upgrade your phone’s firmware. MIUI 13 and later, support for these codecs is extended even for budget models.

4. Solving Connection Problems

If the headphones are not connected or the sound is interrupted, use these tips:

4.1 Headphones are not on the list of devices

• 🔄 Reset the headphones: Place them in the case, wait 10 seconds, then pull out and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
• 📱 Clear the Bluetooth cache: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three dots (menu) → Show system-based → Bluetooth, then click "Clear Cache".
• 🔧 Reset network settings: In Settings → Connections → Additionally. → Reset network settings (remove all saved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices!).

4.2. the sound is interrupted or interference is occurring

• 📶 Remove interference: Get away from microwave ovens, Wi-Fi routers (especially at 2.4GHz) and other sources of radio interference.
• 🔋 Check the charge of headphones: At a charge level below 15%, unstable work can be observed.
• 🎵 Change the codec: Try switching from LDAC on AAC or SBC Bluetooth.

The headphones are plugged in, but there's no sound.

• 🔊 Check Volume: Some Xiaomi models (like Redmi Buds 4) have a separate volume control on the headphones themselves.
• 🎧 Select the output device: While playing music, tap the speaker icon in the control panel and select your headphones.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones: Forget the device in Bluetooth settings (Click on the gear icon) → Remove), then re-conjugate.

5. Additional features for Xiaomi headphones

If you use Xiaomi branded headphones (AirDots, Buds, FlipBuds), install the official Mi Earphones app (available for Android and iOS).

• 🎛️ Set up an equalizer: Select preset profiles ("Bases", "Voice") or create your own.
• 👆 Reassign gestures: For example, double tapping to switch tracks or call a voice assistant.
• 🔋 View the charge level: The charge of the case and each headphone is displayed separately.
• 🔊 Activate Game mode: Reduces sound latency (useful for the user) PUBG Call of Duty Mobile).

To activate the Game mode:

1. Open the Mi Earphones app.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Go to the "Sound Settings" section.
4. Turn on the "Low Delay Mode" switch.

⚠️ Warning: The mode of the "Game" can reduce the battery life of headphones on the 10-15%. Use it only when necessary.

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The Mi Earphones app only works with Xiaomi branded headphones. For third-party models (such as Sony or JBL), use their own apps (Sony Headphones Connect, JBL App).

6. Optimizing battery consumption when using Bluetooth

Wireless headphones and Bluetooth itself consume the phone's power, to reduce the consumption:

• 🔋 Turn off Bluetooth when not in use: Even in the background, the module consumes ~5-10% charge-by-charge 8 hours.
• 📱 Activate the "Adaptive Battery": In Settings → Battery → Select Battery Mode "Balanced" or "Energy Saving".
• 🔄 Limit background activity: In Settings → Annexes → Application management → Bluetooth turn off "Autostart".
• 🎵 Lower bitrate: If you don't need studio quality, choose a codec SBC instead LDAC.

Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14 have a "Super Power Saving" feature that turns off Bluetooth in the background but keeps the headphone connection during active use (e.g., when listening to music).

Settings → Battery → Super Energy Saving → Add Bluetooth to Exceptions

7. Connecting headphones to multiple devices (multipoint)

Some headphone models (e.g. Xiaomi AirDots 3 Pro, Sony WH-1000XM5) support multipoint — simultaneous connection to two devices (e.g., phone and laptop).

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (phone).
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (usually double pressing the power button).
3. Connect to a second device (such as a laptop).
4. On Xiaomi, open your Bluetooth settings, tap the gear icon next to the headphones, and enable the “Multi-device Connection” option (if available).

Multipoint limitations:

• 🎵 The sound will only be played from one device at a time.
• 📞 When you call your phone, the headphones will automatically switch to it.
• 🔋 The battery consumption of headphones increases by ~20%.

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If your headphones don’t support multipoint, use apps like SoundAssistant (from Google Play) to quickly switch between devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting headphones to Xiaomi