How to connect Xiaomi headphones to Samsung phone: all ways + error solving

Why Xiaomi Headphones May Not Connect to Samsung – and How to Fix It

You bought Xiaomi wireless headphones (like Redmi Buds 4 Pro, Xiaomi Buds 4 or AirDots), but they refuse to mate with a Samsung Galaxy phone? The problem is familiar to many — and the reasons for it lie not only in brand conflicts, but also in technical nuances. The fact that Bluetooth protocols from different devices can differ, and Samsung sometimes blocks the connection of “foreign” accessories due to security policy.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can connect, from standard pairing via Settings → Bluetooth to using the Mi Earphones app (yes, it works on Samsung!), and you’ll also learn what to do if the headphones are connected but immediately switch off, why one earphone doesn’t work, and how to reset to factory settings. Spoiler: 90% of the time, the problem is solved in 5 minutes.

Before you get to the instructions, check two key things: 1. Make sure the headphones are charged (the indicator should flash white/red when turned on). 2. Update the firmware on the Samsung phone - older versions of Android 10-11 had bugs with connecting devices on Qualcomm chips (used in most Xiaomi headphones).

Method 1: Standard Bluetooth connection

This is the most obvious method, but many users make mistakes in the first step.

1. Turn Xiaomi headphones into pairing mode: 🔋 For Redmi Buds: press the button on the case on 5-7 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white and red alternately. 🎧 For Xiaomi AirDots: Get both headphones out of the case and pinch the touch panels on 10 seconds. 📦 For Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro: Open the case cover and press the button on its back side on 3 seconds.

On a Samsung phone, go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and turn it on.

In the list of available devices, find the name of your headphones (for example, Redmi Buds 4 Pro or Mi True Wireless) and tap it.

Confirm the pairing if a request appears (sometimes you need to enter) PIN-code - default is 0000 or 1234).

If the headphones don’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn it off/on in the notification curtain).
• 📱 Remove all previously saved Xiaomi devices from the list of conjugates (they may conflict).
• 🔋 Remove the headphones from the case and put them back for 10 seconds – it will reset their cache of connections.

Method 2: Connect via Mi Earphones app (yes, it works on Samsung!)

Many people don’t know, but Xiaomi’s Mi Earphones app can be installed on Samsung – and it not only simplifies connectivity, but also gives access to advanced settings (for example, low latency for games or equalizer settings).

Download the app from Google Play (it's called Mi Earphones or Xiaomi Earphones depending on the model).

1. Open the app and allow access to Bluetooth and Notifications.
2. Turn the headphones into pairing mode (see Method 1).
3. The application will automatically find the device - tap on it and confirm the connection.
4. After you have paired, you can: 🎛️ Set up touch control (for example, double touch to switch tracks). 🔊 Enable the Game mode (reduces the sound latency to 80 ms). 🔋 View the charge level of each headphone and case.

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If the app doesn’t find headphones, try turning off battery saving for it in Android settings. Go to Settings → Apps → Mi Earphones → Battery → Optimization → All apps and select Not Optimize.

⚠️ Note: On Samsung phones with One UI 5.0 and later, Mi Earphones may conflict with the Bluetooth system manager. If the sound is interrupted after connecting, try disabling the dual device connection function in Bluetooth settings.

Method 3: Connecting over NFC (if supported)

Some Xiaomi headphone models (such as Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro or Redmi Buds 5 Pro) support fast NFC connectivity. If your Samsung phone is equipped with an NFC chip (check Settings → Connections → NFC and payments), you can bundle the devices in seconds:

1. Activate NFC on your phone.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and put the case back to the back of the phone (where the case is located). NFC-chip).
3. Wait for vibration or sound signal – the devices will automatically mate.

Problem Solving: Headphones are connected but not working

The most common situation is that the headphones are paired with the phone, but the sound is only going through the speaker, or one earphone is not working.

Problem 1: The sound is coming through the phone, not through the headphones.

This happens if Samsung doesn't recognize the headphones as an audio device.

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Sound quality and effects.
2. Select additionally → Separate device settings.
3. Find your headphones in the list and turn on the Use option for calls and media.

Problem 2: Only one earphone works.

Most often, this means that the headphones are not synchronized with each other.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close it for 10 seconds.
2. Take them out and wait until the indicators on both start flashing in sync.
3. If it doesn’t help, reset your settings (see the next section).

Problem 3: Headphones are constantly switched off

The reasons may be different:

• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal (especially in subways or elevators).
• 🔋 Low charge headphones or phone.
• 📱 Conflict with other devices (for example, if the headphones are also connected to the laptop).

Decision:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and headphones.
• 📵 Turn off Bluetooth on other devices connected to headphones.
• 🔧 In the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Build number - tap 7 times) turn on Bluetooth debugging.

Resetting Xiaomi headphones to factory settings

If nothing works, the last chance is a complete reset, which will remove all the stored connections and return the headphones to the "out of the box" state.

For Redmi Buds and Xiaomi AirDots:

1. Put both earphones in the case.
2. Press the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Get the headphones out - they will automatically go into pairing mode.

For Xiaomi Buds 3/4 Pro:

1. Open the case lid.
2. Press the button on the back of the case for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes orange.
3. Close and open the lid again - the headphones will reset.

⚠️ Note: After reset, Xiaomi headphones may temporarily disappear from the list of associated devices on Samsung. Don’t be afraid – just plug them back in according to the instructions from Method 1.

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Resetting the headphones to the factory settings removes all the stored connections, including charge and sound settings, and after resetting, they will have to be reconfigured.

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