Connecting Bluetooth headphones to Xiaomi Redmi 8T: a complete guide with tips and life hacks

Xiaomi Redmi 8T is one of the most popular budget smartphones of the brand, but even its owners sometimes face questions when connecting wireless accessories. If your Bluetooth headphones refuse to mate with your phone or the connection is constantly breaking, do not rush to blame the technology: in 90% of cases the problem lies in the wrong settings or missed nuances. This article will help you to understand how to properly connect headphones to the Redmi 8T on any version of MIUI (including MIUI 12/13/14), and what to do if devices “can’t see” each other.

We'll look at not only the basics, but also rare pitfalls, from Bluetooth profile conflict to headphones from different brands (Xiaomi, Sony, JBL, AirPods), and how to reset your Bluetooth settings on your phone if previous pairing attempts failed. Ready?

1.Preparation: What to do before connecting

Before you try to pair your headphones with the Redmi 8T, take a few simple but important steps to save you time and nerves:

• 🔋 Charge the headphones to at least 30%.Discharged accessories may not turn on or off during pairing.
• 📱 Update the firmware of the phone. MIUI Sometimes there are bugs in the Bluetooth module. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🎧 Reset your headphones (if they’ve already connected to other devices), usually by holding the power button for a long time (10-15 seconds) until the indicator flashes.
• 🚫 Disconnect other Bluetooth devices from your phone (fitness bracelets, speakers, smartwatches.

Pay special attention to the power saving mode on the Redmi 8T. If it's on, the phone can limit Bluetooth to save power.

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance.
2. Select Power Saving Mode.
3. Turn off the option or add Bluetooth to exceptions (if available).

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If your headphones support aptX or AAC codecs, make sure they are enabled in the developer settings. To do this, activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in About Phone), then find the Audio codec option in Settings → Additional → For Developers.

2. Step-by-step instructions: how to connect headphones to Xiaomi Redmi 8T

Now, to the process of pairing, the instruction is universal for most wireless headphones, but we'll give you some nuances for popular models.

Turn the headphones on in pairing mode (usually hold the power button for 3-5 seconds)

Activate Bluetooth on Xiaomi Redmi 8T (swipe down → Bluetooth icon or Settings → Bluetooth)

Select headphones from the list of available devices

Confirm pairing (if PIN input is required, try 0000 or 1234)

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Detailed instructions:

1. Turn on headphone pairing mode: For Xiaomi AirDots: Hold the button on the case of the charging case for 3 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white/blue. For Sony WH-1000XM4: hold the power button and the Custom button at the same time. For AirPods: open the case cover and hold the button on the back until the indicator blinks white.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your phone: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon (or go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth). Swipe the slider to the "On" position.
3. Find the headphones in the list: The phone will start scanning. In 5-10 seconds, the name of your headphones (e.g. Mi True Wireless Earphones) will appear in the list. If the device does not appear, click Update or Scan.

Confirm the conjugation

• Click on the headphone name in the list.
• If you have a request for input PIN-Try the standard combinations: 0000, 1234 or 1111.
• Wait for the message “Connected” or “Ready to use”.

Important for Xiaomi Redmi 8T: if the headphones are connected, but the sound goes only in one ear, check if the Mono mode is activated in the Bluetooth settings (click on the gear icon next to the headphone name and select Stereo).

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3. Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even after successful pairing, there can be difficulties, and we've collected the most common problems and ways to fix them.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The headphones stopped connecting, try resetting the network settings on your phone. → System and device → Resetting settings → Network resets: This will delete all stored Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, but often solves compatibility issues.

4. Adjust the sound after connection

Successful pairing is only half the battle, so to make your headphones sound clear and comfortable, customize it to your preferences:

• 🎛️ Equator: Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Select a pre-profile (Bas, Rock, Pop) or create your own.
• 🔊 Bass Enhancement: In the same audio settings, enable the Mi Sound Enhancer option (not available on all versions) MIUI).
• 🎧 Spatial sound: for headphones with Dolby Atmos or LDAC activate the appropriate mode in Settings → Sound. → Sound effects.
• 📱 Disabling System Notifications: If They Prevent You from Listening to Music, Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications and turn off unnecessary.

For owners of Xiaomi AirDots or Redmi Buds, additional settings are available in the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Connect the headphones to the phone (as described above).
3. Open the app, find your headphones in the list of devices, and set up: Touch gesture customization (like double-touching to trigger the voice assistant); Game mode to reduce sound delay; Auto-turn off when extracted from the ear.

5. How to disable or remove headphones from your phone memory

If you no longer plan to use headphones with Redmi 8T or want to connect them to another device, remove them from the list of associated devices correctly:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Find your headphones in the list of “Coupled devices”.
3. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) near-name.
4. Select Disconnect (if you want to temporarily break the connection) or Forget the device (for complete removal).

To check the charge flow rate:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Use.
2. Click on Bluetooth in the list of applications.
3. See how much percent of the charge was spent in a day/week.

If the consumption seems too high (over 15% in 24 hours), try:

• Reset Bluetooth settings (as described in Section 5).
• Update the firmware of the phone and headphones (if available).
• Disable the function of Constant search of devices in Bluetooth settings.

8.Alternative ways to connect headphones to Xiaomi Redmi 8T

If Bluetooth refuses to work despite all efforts, consider alternatives:

• 🎧 Wired headphones with adapter: Redmi 8T It has a 3.5 mm connector, so you can use conventional wired headphones without additional adapters. USB-C (For example, Redmi Note 10 will require an adapter.
• 📡 Bluetooth transmitter: If the problem is in the Bluetooth phone module, buy an external transmitter (e.g., Avantek) APT-X), which connects to a 3.5 mm connector and transmits a signal to headphones.
• 💻 PC connection: if you need to listen to audio urgently, connect the headphones to your computer, and use your phone as a modem (via the phone). USB-debugging or Wi-Fi Direct).

For connection in 3.5 mm:

1. Insert the headphone plug into the connector on the top or bottom of the phone.
2. If there is no sound, check: Clean connector (dust or dirt can block contact). Sound settings: go to Settings → Sound → Output and select Wired Headphones.

⚠️ Warning: If you connect wired headphones, your phone says "Accessories not supported," try restarting the device or testing the headphones on another phone).

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If you often use both Bluetooth and wired headphones, in Settings → Sound. → Sound output can be switched between them quickly without physically shutting down, which is convenient, for example, if you're listening to music over a wire, but you need to quickly answer a call via a Bluetooth headset.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions