Connecting the Jabra headset to the Xiaomi phone: instructions with photos and tips

Jabra wireless headphones are some of the most popular smartphone accessories due to their excellent sound and reliable connection. However, Xiaomi phone owners sometimes face problems when connecting for the first time: devices do not find each other, the sound is interrupted or the headset goes off after a few seconds. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of pairing, from standard Bluetooth to alternative methods for older models of Jabra and Xiaomi.

It’s important to understand that the connection process can vary depending on the MIUI version and headset model. For example, the Jabra Elite 85h requires additional customization in the Jabra Sound+ app, and the budget Jabra Talk 25 connects like regular Bluetooth devices. We’ll look at versatile solutions and specific nuances for different device combinations.

1. Connection Preparation: What to Check Before Connection

Before you try to pair the headset with your phone, make sure both devices are ready to go, often because of basic omissions:

• 🔋 Charging headset: Battery level should be at least 30%.Some Jabra models (e.g. Elite) 75t) do not include a low charge coupling mode.
• 📱 Update: On Xiaomi phone, check the relevance MIUI In Settings → The phone. → System updates. Older versions (below) MIUI 12) may not support modern Bluetooth protocols.
• 🔄 Reset: If the headset has already been connected to another device, reset via the power button (hold 10 seconds) or in the Jabra Sound app+.
• 🛡️ Permissions: C Settings → Annexes → Check that the Jabra Sound app has permissions.+ (If used, you have access to Bluetooth and Microphone.

A critical feature for Xiaomi: models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 chip (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro, 13 Ultra) can trigger aggressive power optimization, which causes Bluetooth connection to break, the solution is to add the Jabra Sound + application to the battery exclusion list.

⚠️ Note: If you are using the Jabra Evolve 20 or other wired models with USB- with an adapter, Bluetooth connection is impossible – only through a 3.5 mm connector or USB-C (available).

2. Standard Bluetooth connection: step-by-step instructions

This is a versatile method that works for most Jabra models and Xiaomi phones. Follow the instructions carefully - skipping steps can lead to errors.

1. Activate the pairing mode on the headset: For Jabra Elite: hold the power button for 3-5 seconds until the indicator flashes blue and white. For Jabra Talk, press the call button to the beep. For Jabra Evolve, move the switch on the body to the Bluetooth position.

Turn on Bluetooth on Xiaomi:

Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and activate the switch. Alternatively, swipe down the notification bar and press the Bluetooth icon.

Find the headset in the list:

In Bluetooth, click Device Search, and in 5-10 seconds, your model name (e.g., Jabra Elite 75t) will appear in the list.

Confirm the conjugation:

Click on the headset name in the list. If necessary, confirm the code (usually 0000 or 1234).

If the headset doesn’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on).
• 📱 Remove Bluetooth cache in Settings → Annexes → All applications → Bluetooth → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔋 Remove and re-insert the headphones in the case (for Jabra Elite).

3. Connect via Jabra Sound+

For models Jabra Elite, Evolve2 and some Talk recommended to use the proprietary application Jabra Sound+. It not only simplifies pairing, but also allows:

• 🎛️ Adjust the equalizer to the genres of music.
• 🔊 Update the firmware of the headset.
• 📊 Monitor the level of charge of each headphone.
• 🎧 Activate HearThrough mode (transparent sound).

Instructions for connecting through the application:

1. Download Jabra Sound+ from Google Play (for Xiaomi with MIUI, choose the Android version).
2. Launch the app and allow access to Bluetooth, Microphone and Notifications.
3. Click Add Device and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. When the headset appears in the list, select it and wait for the configuration to be completed.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14+ Jabra Sound appendix+ It can be blocked by background optimization. To avoid connection breaks, add it to Settings. → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Jabra Sound+ → No restrictions.

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If the app doesn’t find the headset, try temporarily disabling the VPN or power saving mode on Xiaomi – they can block scanning of Bluetooth devices.

4. Solving common connection problems

Even with the right pairing, Xiaomi users are faced with typical errors, and we have compiled solutions for the most common cases:

If none of these methods worked, try an alternative connection via Developer Mode:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Bluetooth debugging option and turn it on.
4. Try to reconnect the headset.

5. Connect to Multiple Devices (Multipoint)

Many Jabra models (e.g. Elite 85h, Evolve2 85) support simultaneous connection to two devices, such as a Xiaomi phone and a laptop, but this feature sometimes works unstable on MIUI.

How to set up Multipoint:

1. Connect the headset to the first device (such as Xiaomi) in the standard way.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headset without disconnecting it from the first device.
3. On a second device (like a MacBook or Windows PC), find the headset in the Bluetooth list and connect.
4. In the Jabra Sound+ app, check that both devices are displayed in the Connected Devices section.

Xiaomi may have problems:

• 🔊 The sound automatically switches to the phone speaker when you call.
• 📱 When playing music on the second device, the first one is turned off.

Decisions:

• In Settings → Sound → Additionally, turn off the option Automatic Sound Switching.
• Update the headset firmware to the latest version.

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Multipoint only works stably on Jabra models with firmware 2.0.0 and higher. Check the version in the Jabra Sound+ app.

6.Optimize the sound and battery after connection

After successful pairing, it is recommended to adjust the parameters for better sound and charge savings:

• 🎵 Equalizer: In the Jabra Sound app+ Choose Bass Boost for bass or Speech for calls. Xiaomi also allows you to use the system equalizer in Settings. → Sound. → equalizer.
• 🔋 Energy saving: In Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization Add Jabra Sound+ excepted.
• 📞 Priority microphone: For noise-canceling models (e.g. Jabra) Evolve2 85) in the call settings, select Always use the headset.
• 🔄 Auto Connection: In Bluetooth settings on Xiaomi, enable the Auto Connection option for your headset.

To extend the battery life:

• Turn off noise reduction if you don't need it.
• Reduce the volume to 70-80% (maximum volume quickly drains the battery).
• Use monosound instead of stereo if you listen to podcasts or audiobooks.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) You may experience increased battery consumption when using Bluetooth 5.2.+. This is due to the features of the chipset – there is no solution yet, but turning off the Adaptive Battery in the settings will help.

7. Alternative ways to connect (if Bluetooth does not work)

If standard pairing is not possible (for example, due to a breakdown of the Bluetooth module in the phone), alternative methods can be used:

• 🎧 3.5mm audio cable: Suitable for Jabra models with connector (e.g. Evolve 20). on Xiaomi without audio output, use an adapter USB-C → 3.5 mm.
• 🔌 USB-Adapter: Some headsets (e.g., Jabra Evolve 65) support connectivity via USB Bluetooth adapter. Connect it to your phone. OTG-cable.
• 📡 Wi-Fi Direct (Jabra Speak only): These conference headsets can be connected to Xiaomi via Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct.

To connect through USB-adapter:

1. Buy a compatible adapter (e.g. Avaca Bluetooth 5.0).
2. Connect him to the phone through OTG-cable.
3. Turn on the pairing mode on the headset.
4. In Bluetooth settings, select the adapter as the source.

Limitations:

• The sound can be transmitted with a delay (latency of ~100-200 ms).
• The microphone may not work in some applications (such as WhatsApp).
• Not all Jabra models support this method.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Jabra to Xiaomi