Connecting headphones Haylou to the phone Xiaomi Bluetooth: instructions and tips

Why Haylou and Xiaomi are the perfect couple?

Haylou wireless headphones have long gained popularity among Xiaomi smartphone owners due to the combination of affordable price, high-quality sound and stable connection. However, even with such devices, users sometimes face difficulties when connecting for the first time. In this article, we will discuss not only the standard pairing procedure, but also nuances that will help to avoid typical errors.

It's important to understand that the connection process can vary slightly depending on the headphone model (Haylou GT1, GT2, GT6 or MorphPods) and the MIUI version on your Xiaomi. For example, in MIUI 14, the Bluetooth menu interface was redesigned, which caused confusion among some users. We'll take all of these features into account.

If you’ve used other brands’ headphones before (like AirPods or Sony WF-1000XM4), be prepared for the Haylou connection algorithm to seem unusual, such as some models having a fast pairing mode that is activated by holding a button on the case charger.

Preparing Haylou headphones for connection

Before you start pairing, make sure your Haylou headphones are ready to go. Here are key points that are often overlooked:

• 🔋 Charging your headphones and your case, even if the indicator on your case is green, it doesn't always mean that the headphones are charged. Take them out of the case for 10 seconds, and if they go off right away, it means that the charge is zero.
• 📦 First on. New earbuds often have a protective film on the contacts in the case — remove it, otherwise charging and connecting will not be possible.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings. If the headphones were already in uso, you need to "forget" them on the previous device. 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.

Pay special attention to the status indicators, and most Haylou models have these as:

⚠️ Note: If the indicator on the Haylou case GT6 It flashes green, which means that the headphones are already connected to another device, in which case they need to be turned off in the settings of that gadget or reset.

Step-by-step: Connect to Xiaomi via Bluetooth

Now, to the process of pairing, we’ll look at the universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra) regardless of the version of MIUI.

1. Activate Bluetooth on your phone. Swipe down the screen to open the Quick Settings Panel, and tap the Bluetooth icon. Or go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Put the headphones in pairing mode: For Haylou GT1/GT2: remove the headphones from the case and hold the button on the case for 3 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white. For Haylou GT6/MorphPods: open the case cover - the headphones will automatically go into connection mode (unless connected to another device).

Find the headphones in the list of devices

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Once you've successfully connected, you'll see Connected status in the device list, and charge-level headphone icon in the top right corner. If only one headphone is connected (like the Haylou GT6-R), remove the second one from the case, and it'll automatically connect.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X3) When you connect, you may lose the sound in one of the headphones, and this is solved by rebooting the Bluetooth module: turn off and turn on Bluetooth again in the settings.

Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even if you follow instructions correctly, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Phone can't see Haylou headphones

If the name of your headphones does not appear in the list of available devices, try the following:

• 🔄 Reset the headphones. Put them back in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then remove and try again.
• 📱 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone. Disable and turn on the module in the settings or restart the smartphone.
• 🛠️ Update. MIUI. In older versions of firmware (below) MIUI 12.5) There may be compatibility errors with Haylou.
• 🚫 Remove the junk devices. You can still have old records of the same name (e.g., from previous headphones) on the list of associated gadgets.

Problem 2: Only one headphone is connected

This is typical of separate-connected models (such as the Haylou GT6).

• 🔋 Check the charge. Often the second earpiece is just dead. Place both in the case for 5 minutes.
• 🔄 Reset the settings. Hold the button on the case for 15 seconds, then reconnect.
• 🎧 Manually plug in the second headphone. In the Bluetooth list, Haylou can be displayed separately. GT6-L Haylou GT6-R — plug in both.

Issue 3: Persistent communication breakdowns

If the sound is interrupted or the headphones go off after a few minutes, it's usually Bluetooth codecs or interference.

• 📶 Change the codec. In Bluetooth settings (click on the icon) ⚙️ Next to the headphone name, select HD Audio or SBC instead AAC.
• 📵 Reduce the number of devices connected. Turn off other gadgets (fitness bracelets, smart watches) that can interfere with the device.
• 🔋 Check the phone's battery.At a charge level below 15%, Xiaomi automatically limits Bluetooth power to save energy.

Optimization of sound and headphone management

Once you've successfully connected, you should customize the sound to your preferences. MIUI has a few hidden features that will improve the Haylou experience:

Adjusting the sound profile

Go to Settings → Sound → Bluetooth Sound Quality and select:

• 🎵 SBC — universal codec, works stably, but with mediocre quality.
• 🎧 AAC — Best for music, but can cause delays in games.
• 🎮 aptX Low Latency – Optimal for gaming and video (not available on all Haylou models).

For Haylou GT6 and newer models, it is recommended to include LC3 (if supported by your Xiaomi) This codec provides better quality with low bitrate, which saves battery life.

Gesture management

Most Haylou headphones support touch controls, and here are the standard gestures (may vary depending on the model):

• 👆 One touch - playback/pause.
• 👆👆 Double touch – the next track (right earpiece) or the previous (left-handed).
• 👆👆👆 Triple touch – call the voice assistant (Google Assistant or Xiao) AI).
• 👆 Holding 2 seconds – switching off the noise maker or switching transparency modes.

To reassign gestures, use the official Haylou Fun app (available on Google Play), for example, you can set up double-touch to increase/lower volume.

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If the Haylou GT6 headphones suddenly lost bass, check if the Podcast mode is activated in the MIUI sound settings. This profile disables low-frequency amplification for better speech intelligibility.

Using the Haylou Fun app for advanced features

The official Haylou Fun app gives you access to additional settings that are not available through the standard Bluetooth menu. Download it from Google Play or AppGallery (for devices without Google services).

After installation:

1. Open the app and allow access to location and Bluetooth (this is necessary to search for devices).
2. Click Add Device and select your Haylou model from the list.
3. Confirm the connection – the headphones must be automatically determined.

In the appendix, you can:

• 🔊 Set up an equalizer (preset profiles: Bass, Rock, Classic or customized).
• 🔋 View the charge level of each headphone and case separately.
• 🎛️ Update firmware (important to fix bugs and improve stability).
• 👂 The scaling of the scalp (for the scalp). ANC, For example, Haylou MorphPods).
• 🔄 Reset the settings to factory directly from the application.

Note that some features (such as transparent mode) may not work properly on older versions of MIUI, in which case update your phone’s firmware or use headphones with another device to check.

⚠️ Note: When updating the firmware of headphones through Haylou Fun, do not remove them from the case and do not close the application. Interrupting the process may lead to loss of operation of the device (reset through the service center will be required).

Compatible with different Xiaomi models

While the process of connecting Haylou to Xiaomi is generally universal, there are nuances that depend on the smartphone model and the version of MIUI.

If your Xiaomi model is not represented in the table, focus on the MIUI version:

• 📱 MIUI 12 and below: Possible problems with AAC and aptX. Use it. SBC.
• 📱 MIUI 12.5–13: stable but may not be supported LC3.
• 📱 MIUI 14: Full compatibility with the latest Haylou models (e.g., the latest models, GT6 or MorphPods).

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On Xiaomi smartphones with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro or 13 Ultra), it is recommended to disable the dual Bluetooth connection function in the developer settings. It can cause conflicts when using headphones and other devices at the same time (for example, smart watches).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Haylou to Xiaomi