How to connect Bluetooth headphones to the phone Xiaomi Redmi: instructions with photos and tips

Why can’t you connect your headphones to Xiaomi Redmi?

Wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life, but connecting to Xiaomi Redmi smartphones sometimes causes difficulties even for experienced users. Problems can arise due to the features of MIUI firmware, incompatibility of Bluetooth versions, or trivial errors in settings. This article will help you understand all the nuances from basic connection to solving complex cases when devices “can’t see” each other.

The Redmi smartphone (such as the Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10C or POCO X5) features optimized power consumption that sometimes blocks the background operation of the Bluetooth module. It is also important to consider that new versions of the MIUI 14+ automatically disable connection to underutilized devices to save charge.

In the article you will find:

• 🔹 Step-by-step instructions for beginners with a photo interface MIUI
• 🔹 Compatibility table for Bluetooth versions with Redmi models
• 🔹 Solving the 5 Most Common Connection Errors
• 🔹 Hidden settings MIUI, which will improve the sound quality

Preparation of headphones and phone to connect

Before you start pairing, make sure both devices are ready to go.

• 🔋 Charge level (most models require a minimum of 20% for stable connection)
• 🎧 Coupling mode (usually activated by a long press on the power button until the indicator flashes)
• 📱 Protocol compatibility (headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 may not work properly with Redmi) 8A Bluetooth 4.2)

On the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi you need:

1. Activate Bluetooth in the Quick Settings Panel or through Settings → Connections → Bluetooth
2. Turn off power saving mode for Bluetooth in Settings → Battery → Battery Mode → Settings → Energy saving for Bluetooth
3. Make sure the headphones aren’t connected to another device (some models, like AirDots, only support multipoint in firmware above MIUI 13)

Charge headphones up to 50%+

Activate the pairing mode on the headphones

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone

Disconnect Headphones from Other Devices

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An important nuance for Redmi models with NFC (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+): if the contactless payment feature is active, it may conflict with the Bluetooth connection. Before connecting the headphones, temporarily turn off the NFC in the Quick Settings Panel.

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

Consider the universal algorithm for all Redmi models (relevant to MIUI 12-14):

1. Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and activate the slider.
2. Click "Device Search" (some firmware buttons are called "Add Device").
3. Transfer the headphones to pairing mode (for Xiaomi AirDots – hold the touch panel for 5 seconds until the white indicator flashes twice).
4. In the list of found devices, select the name of your headphones (for example, "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2").
5. Confirm the pairing on the phone and (if necessary) on headphones.

For Bluetooth dual models (e.g. Redmi K50):

• 🎵 After connecting, check that the headphones are defined as "Stereo" (not "Phone Call") in the sound settings.
• 🔊 If the sound is only going to one headphone, reconnect the device or reset the headphone settings via Bluetooth Settings. → ⚙️ → Forget the device

Xiaomi AirDots

Sony WH-1000XM5

JBL Tune 510BT

Apple AirPods

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Compatibility table for Bluetooth versions with Redmi models

If your headphone model supports aptX or LDAC, but only SBC is displayed in MIUI settings, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings. → About the phone and 5 times click on "Version" MIUI" activate the developer mode
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers
3. Find the Bluetooth Codec and select the option you want.

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For Redmi models with Android 12+ (MIUI 13+), after connecting the headphones, check the sound settings in the control panel - there will be a separate volume controller for Bluetooth devices, independent of the main one.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right connection, users face typical problems.

1.The phone doesn't find headphones

• 🔄 Reboot both devices
• 📱 Check if Hidden mode is activated in Bluetooth visibility settings on your phone
• 🛠️ For Redmi on MIUI 14: Turn off the “Automatic Bluetooth Shutdown” function in Settings → Battery → Battery mode

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

• 🔊 Check if the "Silent Mode" or "Do Not Disturb" mode is activated"
• 🎧 In Bluetooth settings, click on ⚙️ Next to the headphones and select "Use for media"
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones, previously removing them from the list of devices

3. Sound interruptions or poor quality

For models with Bluetooth 5.0+:

• 📶 Turn off Wi-Fi Direct or Hotspot – they can cause interference
• 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones (below 15% of the battery is included in the saving mode, which worsens the sound)
• 🛠️ In the developer settings, disable "absolute Bluetooth volume"

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with MIUI 12 and below when connecting headphones Apple AirPods may not have a charge indicator. This is a system limitation - to display the battery level requires firmware at least below MIUI 13.0.4.

Additional settings to improve sound

Hidden MIUI features can significantly improve the quality of playback:

1. Codec customization

To activate aptX or LDAC:

1. Activate Developer Mode (as described above)
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers → Bluetooth codec
3. Select a priority codec (for music, LDAC 990 kbps is recommended)

2. Optimization of sound delay

For gamers or watching videos:

• 🎮 Enable "Low Delay Mode" in Bluetooth device settings
• 📺 To watch the video, use players with manual synchronization adjustment (for example, VLC)
• 🛠️ Turn off sound processing in Settings → Sound. → Sound effects

3. Microphone setup

If headphones are used for calls:

• 🎤 In the Bluetooth device settings, select "Use for calls"
• 🔊 Check the microphone settings in Settings → System applications → Phone. → Calls. → Audio.
• 🛠️ For models with MIUI 14 available "Noise Canceling" option for Bluetooth microphones

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Redmi models with Android 13+ (MIUI 14+) have a feature called "Spatial Sound" for Bluetooth headphones. Activated in Settings → Sound → Sound Effects → Spatial Sound.

Features of connecting to specific models of Redmi

Different Redmi series have unique nuances of working with Bluetooth:

Redmi Note 11/12 Series

• 🔹 Bluetooth support LE Audio (firmware required) MIUI 14.0.3+)
• 🔹 Automatic switching between devices (for example, from headphones to speakers when an incoming call is made)
• 🔹 Sony's troubles LDAC are solved by disabling the "Adaptive battery" in the power settings

Redmi 10/9 series

• 🔹 Limited codec support (maximum) AAC firmware)
• 🔹 Frequent connection breaks while using 5GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• 🔹 Solution: in Wi-Fi settings, select 2.4GHz band or turn off Wi-Fi Direct

POCO F/X series

• 🔹 Optimized for gaming headphones (aptX support) LL)
• 🔹 Game Turbo automatically reduces Bluetooth latency
• 🔹 For activation: Settings → Special facilities → Game Turbo

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 8/8A s MIUI 11 and below may not work connection to headphones with Bluetooth 5.0+ Because of the outdated protocol stack, the solution is to update the firmware to MIUI 12.5+ or use of a Bluetooth adapter 4.2.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Bluetooth headphones