How to connect Xiaomi headphones to your computer: a step-by-step guide

Xiaomi wireless headphones are a popular smartphone accessory, but many users have difficulty syncing them with a Windows PC, and problems arise from Bluetooth protocols, lack of drivers, or codec incompatibility. This article will help you understand how to connect Mi AirDots, Redmi Buds or other models to your computer – both wirelessly and through a computer. USB-adapter.

We're going to look at all the current ways, from standard pairing through Windows Options to using specialized utilities like Bluetooth Auto Connect. We're going to focus on solving the problem of "no sound after connection" - this is the most common complaint of users. If your headphones are determined by the system, but there is no music - there is a section in the article with a step-by-step fix.

1. Preparing Xiaomi headphones for connection

Before pairing with a PC, you need to put the headphones in search mode. Xiaomi models have this process is different - below the instructions for popular series. Make sure that the headphones are charged (the indicator should flash red / white when you press the button).

• 🎧 Mi AirDots (Pro, SE, 2/3): Press the touchpad on both headphones at the same time on the 5-7 seconds until the indicators start flashing alternately red and white.
• 🎧 Redmi Buds (3/4 Pro, Lite: Remove the headphones from the case, then press the button on the case on the case 3 Seconds, the light bulb flashes white.
• 🎧 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro: Open the case cover, press and hold the button on the back of the case until double blinking with purple.
• 🎧 Wired models (Mi Basic, Hybrid): just connect to a 3.5mm connector or USB-C adapter (if there is no connector).

If the indicators do not respond, check the charge of the case (plug in the charge for 10 minutes). ANC (active noise cancellation) may require additional pressing on the touch panel to activate the pairing mode.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi headphones after resetting (for example, with prolonged retention of the button) can lose communication with all devices, in which case they will have to reconnect to all gadgets, including the smartphone.

2. Connect via Bluetooth via Windows settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in tools of Windows 10/11. The instructions are suitable for most models, but may not work for older versions of Bluetooth (below 4.0). Before you start, make sure that the PC is enabled Bluetooth adapter (the icon in the tray or through Device Manager).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Windows Settings (Win + I) → go to Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Activate the Bluetooth slider (if it is turned off).
3. Click Add Device → Select Bluetooth.
4. In the list, find your headphones (the name will contain Mi, Redmi or FlipBuds).
5. Then, click on the link and confirm the link (if necessary).

Once connected successfully, the headphones will appear on the list of devices, but there may be a problem: Windows defines them as an I/O device, but the sound is not played, due to the lack of support for AAC or aptX codecs.

3. Solving the problem of "No sound after connection"

If the headphones are connected, but the sound is coming through the speakers of the PC, you need to manually select them as the playback device.

1. Right-click on the sound icon in the tray → Open the sound parameters.
2. In the Conclusion section, select your headphones from the list.
3. If they are not on the list, click Troubleshooting with the sound.

If the headphones are displayed but no sound, the problem may be codecs. Xiaomi models often use AAC, which doesn't always work correctly on Windows.

• 🔧 Install the Bluetooth driver from the adapter manufacturer (not Microsoft).
• 🔧 Turn off the absolute volume in the headphone settings (if any).
• 🔧 Use Bluetooth Audio Receiver to force codec selection.

⚠️ Note: Realtek Bluetooth laptops often have codec problems AAC. The solution is to install the driver from the official Realtek website, not through Windows Update.

4. Connection via USB-Bluetooth adapter

If the built-in Bluetooth module on the PC is outdated (version below) 4.2), Xiaomi headphones can connect with errors or not be detected at all. USB-Bluetooth-enabled adapter 5.0+ codecs aptX/AAC.

Recommended adapters for Xiaomi headphones:

• 🔌 TP-Link UB500 (Bluetooth 5.0, support for aptX)
• 🔌 Asus USB-BT500 (Low power consumption, stable connection)
• 🔌 1Mii B06 Pro (long range, aptX) LL)

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the adapter to USB-port (preferably) USB 3.0 for stability).
2. Install drivers (usually Windows does this automatically).
3. Put the headphones in pairing mode (see section 1).
4. Connect via Settings → Bluetooth (as in Section 2).

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If the adapter is not identified, try connecting it to another. USB-Some ports on the front of the PC may not provide enough power for Bluetooth modules.

5. Alternative ways of connecting

If Bluetooth doesn’t work or you want to achieve minimal sound latency (relevant to gaming), consider alternatives:

Through 3.5 mm audio cable (for wired models)

Wired headphones Xiaomi Mi Basic or Hybrid can be connected directly to the audio input of the PC. If your computer does not have a 3.5 mm connector, use:

• 🎛️ USB-C → 3.5 mm adapter (for modern laptops)
• 🎛️ External sound card (e.g. Creative Sound Blaster)

5.2. via USB-C (for Type-C models)

Some Xiaomi headphones (such as FlipBuds Pro) support USB-C connectivity in USB Audio mode.

1. Connect the headphones to the USB-C port of the PC via cable (usually included).
2. In Sound Settings, select a USB Audio device.

This method gives zero sound latency, but only works with supported models.

5.3. via Mi Bluetooth Assistant (for older models)

Mi AirDots (1st generation) may require the official Mi Bluetooth Assistant utility, download it from the official Xiaomi forum and follow the instructions:

1. Install the utility and run it.


2. Enable the pairing mode on the headphones.




3. Press "Search" in the program and select your headphones.




4. Confirm the connection.

6.Tune the sound for better quality

After successful connection, it is recommended to optimize the sound settings in Windows:

• 🎵 Open the control panel. → Sound.
• Choose your headphones. → Properties → Additionally.
• Set the default format to 24 bits, 48,000 Hz (or maximum available).
• Turn off the sound enhancements (they may add latency).

For models with ANC (like FlipBuds Pro), you can adjust the noise reduction level through the Mi Earphones app on your smartphone, but these settings are not synchronized with your PC. To activate the ANC when you connect to your computer, use the combination of touches on the headphone touchpad (usually double tap).

If the sound is too quiet, check:

• 🔊 Volume level in volume Mixer (right click on the sound icon).
• 🔊 Equator settings in applications (e.g. Equalizer) APO).
• 🔊 Low Lag Mode in Bluetooth Settings (if available).

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For stable performance of headphones Xiaomi with PC recommended to use Bluetooth adapter version 5.0 or later. adapters 4.0 and below may not support the AAC codec, which will lead to poor audio quality.

7. Frequent errors and their correction

Even after a successful connection, problems can arise, and below is a list of common errors and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the headphone settings:

1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Press the button on the case for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red.
3. Remove the headphones and repeat the pairing.

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