Xiaomi’s modern wireless headphones have become an essential accessory for millions of smartphone users around the world, combining stylish design, high sound quality and affordable price, making them a popular choice for music lovers and gamers alike. However, the process of first pairing or reconnecting can be difficult, especially if you change your device or encounter a software failure.
In this article, we will take a closer look at how to properly activate pairing mode on various headsets, including the popular Redmi Buds and Mi True Wireless series. You will learn about the hidden features of the Bluetooth menu, how to eliminate common bugs and the peculiarities of working with Android and iOS operating systems. Understanding these processes will allow you to enjoy music without delays and interruptions.
Whether you own a flagship smartphone or a budget phone, the basic principles of working with the wireless protocol remain similar, but have their own unique features in the shell of MIUI or HyperOS. We will look at each step in as much detail as possible so that even an inexperienced user can easily customize their audio device.
Preparation of the headset and smartphone for pairing
Before starting the procedure, make sure that both devices have sufficient battery power. Low energy levels can lead to unstable operation of the Bluetooth module, which will make it difficult to detect the device or interrupt the connection installation process at the initial stage. It is recommended that the charge is at least 30-40% for stable operation of the radio module.
It is also important to check whether Bluetooth is on your smartphone. On Xiaomi devices with a MIUI shell or HyperOS, this can be done quickly through the control center, swiping down from the top right corner of the screen. If the icon is inactive, click on it to activate the wireless module. Make sure the smartphone screen is unlocked, as some versions of Android require confirmation of access rights when searching for new devices.
Special attention should be paid to the distance between gadgets. For a successful primary connection, the headset and phone should be kept at a distance of no more than 10-20 centimeters from each other. Obstacles in the form of walls or metal objects can significantly weaken the signal, which will lead to a timeout of the connection. Remove any physical obstacles to ensure a clean channel.
- 🔋 Check the battery level in the case and on the headphones themselves.
- 📱 Make sure your smartphone screen is active and unlocked.
- 📶 Turn on Bluetooth and GPS (geolocation) in system settings.
- 🚫 Disable connection to other previously paired devices if they are nearby.
⚠️ Note: If you have previously used these headphones with another phone, they may automatically try to connect to it.In this case, you need to temporarily turn off Bluetooth on the old device or remove the headset from its paired list so that the new phone can find them.
There is an important nuance about geolocation: In modern versions of the Android operating system, turning on the geolocation service (GPS) is a mandatory requirement for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which is used to detect devices. Without active GPS, your phone may simply “not see” the headset in the list of available, even if it is in pairing mode.
Instructions for connection TWS-Headphones (Redmi Buds, Mi True)
The process of connecting fully wireless headphones, such as Redmi Buds 3, 4, 5 or Mi True Wireless Earbuds, has its own features related to the presence of a charging case. It is the case that acts as the main control element during initial activation. Most models go into visibility automatically when you first open the cover of a charged case next to the smartphone.
If an automatic pop-up prompting you to connect doesn't appear, you need to go to manual search. Open Bluetooth settings on your phone and click "Device Search" or just update the list. At this time, the indicator on the case (or on the headphones themselves, if removed) should flash white or orange, signaling readiness for pairing. In some models, you need a long press on the function button on the case case case to activate the search mode.
☑️ Readiness TWS-headphone
When selecting a device in the list on the smartphone screen, the system can request a confirmation of pairing. After a successful connection, you will hear a characteristic sound signal in the headphones, and the voice assistant will report the status of “Connected”. For owners of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, it is recommended to install a branded application Xiaomi Earbuds or Mi Wear, which allows you to update the firmware and configure the equalizer.
Older models such as the Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic may require both headphones to be removed from the case simultaneously to activate pairing mode. Newer versions, such as the Redmi Buds 4 Pro, support Google Fast Pair fast pairing technology, which speeds up the process at times.
| Model headphones | Indication of the interface regime | Activation action | Application for setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Buds 3 / 4 | White flashing of indicator | Open the case (earphones inside) | Xiaomi Earbuds |
| Mi True Wireless 2 | Orange blinking | Long press of the case button | Mi Wear / AI Life |
| Redmi Buds 4 Pro | White flashing + pop-up window | Automatically when opened | Xiaomi Earbuds |
| Mi Basic 2S | red-and-white flashing | Remove both earphones | Not required |
Once successfully connected, the system will offer to allow access to contacts and call logs, which is necessary for the correct display of the caller's name and the ability to manage calls through the touch pads of the headphones, and the refusal of these permissions will limit the functionality of the headset only to play media files.
Connection of overhead and neck headsets Xiaomi
Overhead headphones and neck Bluetooth headsets (such as the Mi Neckband series or Headphones Basic) have a different algorithm for enabling visibility mode. TWS-The user must manually activate the search mode using the physical control button.
Usually the power button is paired with a pairing function. To switch to pairing mode, you need to press the power button for 5-7 seconds, even after the device vibrates or sounds to turn on. Hold your finger until the LED light flashes quickly in blue and red (or white, depending on the model), which means that the headset is visible to external devices.
The Secret of Double Regime
In the Bluetooth menu of your smartphone, you will see the model name, for example, Mi Neckband Basic or Mi Headphones Comfort. Click on it to start the procedure. Unlike headphones, there are less problems with desynchronization of the left and right channels, as they are often connected by a physical wire or have a more stable radio module inside the headband.
For users who switch between devices frequently, it is useful to know that some advanced models of overhead headphones support simultaneous connection to two sources. However, for initial configuration, it is still recommended to perform the procedure with one active device to avoid priority conflicts.
- 🔘 Press the power button before the flashing indication appears.
- 🎧 Make sure the headset is not connected to other gadgets within a 10 meter radius.
- 📱 In the Bluetooth list, select a device with the prefix "Mi" or "Redmi".
- ✅ Confirm the pairing request if it appears on the screen.
While this does not affect the connection process, switching modes can reset the current connection, so it is better to tune the sound after successful pairing.
Problem Solving: The phone can't see the headset
The situation when the smartphone persistently does not detect the wireless headset is one of the most common. Most often, the reason is not because of a failure, but because the device has not gone into visibility mode. Many users mistakenly believe that simply turning on the headphones is enough, forgetting the need to activate pairing mode.
Another common cause is a crowded list of paired devices in the phone's memory.A smartphone's Bluetooth module can ignore new requests if the saved profile limit is exhausted or if the system is "hanging" on trying to reconnect to the old device, in which case cleaning the Bluetooth list in the system settings helps.
Also consider the impact of third-party applications: various memory cleaners or antiviruses can block the Bluetooth scanner in the background, try temporarily disabling such programs or restarting the smartphone in safe mode for diagnosis.
⚠️ Warning: If the headset flashes but the phone can't see it, try turning off Bluetooth on your phone, wait 10 seconds and turn it on again. Don't press Forget the device if you just want to reconnect it, it will reset your profile settings.
In rare cases, the problem may be in the Bluetooth version. If you have a very old phone with Bluetooth 4.0 and a new headset with Bluetooth 5.3, they should be compatible (backward compatibility), but codec conflicts may occur.
Resetting and re-pairing
If the connection is successful but there is no sound, only one headphone is running, or there are persistent communication breaks, you need to perform a full reset (Hard Reset) of the headset, which returns the device to factory settings and clears the memory of all previous connections.
For TWS-Xiaomi and Redmi models most commonly use the touch-touch reset method. Put the headphones in the case and leave the lid open. Press and hold the touch pads on both headphones simultaneously during the course of the day. 10-15 The exact combination may vary: sometimes you need to press a button on the case itself.
Redmi Buds reset sequence:
1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Open the lid.
3.Push the button on the case for 10 seconds.
4. wait for the indicator to flash 3 times.
5. Close the lid and open again for search.For neck headsets and overhead headphones, resets are usually done with a combination of volume and power buttons. For example, press the + button and the on button simultaneously for 10 seconds. After reset, be sure to go to the Bluetooth settings on your phone, find your headset in the "Conjugated Devices" list, and click Forget this device or Unpair.
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Resetting the headset completely and removing the profile from the phone is a must-do step in fixing any critical communication errors, and simply turning it off doesn't help 90% of software failures.
Once you reset, repeat the initial pairing procedure as if it were a new device, which will allow you to establish a clean connection without the old configuration errors, and in most cases, this solves the problems of desynchronizing stereo channels.
Sound setting and additional functions
After successfully connecting the headset to the Xiaomi phone, it is recommended to conduct a fine-tuning. owners of smartphones of this brand get advanced features through the system menu. Go to Settings → Bluetooth, click on the gear icon or arrow next to the name of your headset.
Here you can configure the assignment of double or triple touch actions, activate noise cancellation (ANC) or transparent mode if supported by the model, and this menu displays the exact charge level of each earphone and case separately, which is not possible to see in a standard battery widget without prior synchronization.
To improve sound quality, you can use a built-in equalizer. From the Sound and Vibration menu → Visual effects and equalizer, choose a profile that matches your music genre or create your own. Some headsets support an LDAC or AptX Adaptive codec that you need to activate in the audio quality menu for Hi-Res audio.
- 🎚️ Set the equalizer to your taste in system settings.
- 🔇 Activate noise cancellation in noisy places for better immersion.
- 🎮 Turn on the game mode to reduce the sound delay.
- 🗣️ Set up the voice assistant to double touch.
Remember to periodically update the firmware of the headphones through the Xiaomi Earbuds app. Manufacturers often release updates that improve the stability of the connection and the quality of the microphone. Ignoring updates can lead to the preservation of known bugs.