How to set up Xiaomi headphones on your phone: full instructions with a photo

Xiaomi headphones are some of the most popular smartphone accessories because of their combination of price, quality and functionality. However, even with such devices, users often have questions about why wireless headphones don’t connect, how to adjust the sound or sync them with a phone of another brand.

We’ll look not only at standard models like Mi True Wireless Earphones or Redmi Buds, but also at rare cases like connecting to an iPhone or older versions of Android, and we’ll focus on common bugs that make headphones undetectable by the phone and how to fix them without going to a service center.

Types of Xiaomi headphones and their connection features

Before setting up, it is important to understand what type of device you are working with. Xiaomi releases several lines of headphones, and each has its own nuances:

• 🎧 Wired headphones (Mi In-Ear, Redmi Earphones) – connect via 3.5 mm or USB-C, No need to pair, but may need to adjust the sound profile.
• 📶 Bluetooth (Mi True Wireless, Redmi Buds) 4) — Need to connect, maintain profiles AAC/SBC, sometimes.
• 🔊 Black Shark – may have low latency (Low Latency Mode) but require special settings in games.
• 💎 Premium models (Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro) - support ANC (active noise reduction) and customization through a proprietary application.

The most common problems that arise are with wireless models — not only do they have to be connected, but they also have to be tuned to the codec, the volume level, and sometimes even update the firmware. Wired headphones usually work out of the box, but there are pitfalls, such as incompatibility of connectors or the wrong sound mode.

Connecting Xiaomi wired headphones to the phone

If your headphones are equipped with a 3.5 mm or USB-C connector, the connection process is as simple as possible - just insert them into the appropriate port.

1. For 3.5mm headphones, check if the phone has a physical jack. Many modern smartphones (such as the Xiaomi 13 or Redmi Note 12) don’t have one – you’ll need a USB-C → 3.5mm adapter.
2. Headphones with USB-C connect directly, but may not work on an iPhone without a Lightning → USB-C adapter.
3. Once connected, the phone may suggest selecting a sound mode (e.g., Music, Game, or Talk) and select the appropriate one manually if the automatic choice is not working properly.

If the sound is absent or distorted:

• 🔇 Check if the "Silent Sound" mode is activated in the phone settings (Settings) → Sound).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the audio drivers are reset after connecting a new device.
• 🛠️ Update the phone firmware: in older versions MIUI There were recognition bugs USB-C headphone.

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If headphones with a microphone do not transmit voice during calls, check the permissions for the Phone application in the Settings section → Apps → Permissions → Microphone.

Step-by-step: how to connect wireless headphones Xiaomi

The pairing of Bluetooth headphones with a phone is a series of steps, and consider the Redmi Buds 4 and Mi True Wireless Earphones 3:

Get your headphones out of the case (they should automatically turn on)

Make sure your phone is Bluetooth enabled (Settings → Connections → Bluetooth)

Charge the case by at least 30% (with a low charge, headphones may not be determined)

Remove old connections to these headphones (if they were)-->

Step 1: Activation of the pairing mode

For most Xiaomi models, just open the case cover – the headphones will automatically go into search mode (the indicator will flash white and red).

• 🔄 Press and hold the button on the case (usually 3-5 seconds) until the indicator flashes quickly.
• 📱 On the phone, open Settings. → Bluetooth and wait for the device to appear on the list (the name will contain Mi or Redmi).

Step 2: Connection and Confirmation

Click on the headphone name in the list of available devices. If the phone requests a confirmation code, type 0000 or 1234 (standard values for Xiaomi). Once successfully connected, the indicator on the case will turn blue or green (depending on the model).

Step 3: Checking the performance

Run any audio recording (music, video or voice assistant) if the sound is only in one earphone:

• 🔄 Reset the headphones: Put them in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then pull out.
• 📲 Remove the device from the list of conjugates and reconnect.
• 🔧 Update the firmware of headphones (relevant for FlipBuds Pro and new models).

Sound setting and additional functions

Once successfully connected, you can optimize your sound to your preferences. Xiaomi offers several tools for this:

For active noise reduction (ANC) models, it is recommended that:

• 🎛️ Adjust the noise reduction level depending on the environment (in transport - maximum, in the office - average).
• 🔋 Keep an eye on the charge: ANC It significantly reduces the time of operation (up to 30% of the standard).
• 📱 Use the Mi Earphones app to update firmware and customize gestures.

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For better sound in Xiaomi wireless headphones, choose the AAC codec (for iPhone) or aptX (for Android). You can change it in Settings → Bluetooth → Settings of the gear next to the device → Codec.

Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users experience typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi headphones are connected but the sound is interrupted or distorted, the problem may be Bluetooth codec conflict. SBC instead AAC/aptX — This will reduce the sound quality, but eliminate stuttering.

Problem 1: Headphones are connected, but there is no sound

• 🔈 Check the volume level on the phone and the headphones themselves (sometimes they have a separate regulator).
• 🔄 Switch the sound source: during the call, the sound can go to the phone speaker, not to the headphones.
• 🛠️ Update the phone firmware - in MIUI 12 and below were bugs with audio routing.

Problem 2: Headphones are quickly discharged

• 🔋 Turn it off. ANC and voice notifications if they are not needed.
• 📴 Close the case cover when you are not using headphones – they continue to consume energy in standby mode.
• 🔄 Reset the headphone settings: put them in the case, press the reset button (usually located inside the case) and connect again.

Problem 3: Headphones are not synchronized with each other

If the left and right headphones work separately (for example, sound is only in one), follow the following steps:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
2. Take them out and wait until the indicators start flashing in sync.
3. If it doesn’t help, reset the settings through the button on the case (clamp for 15 seconds).

Connecting Xiaomi headphones to the iPhone

While Xiaomi is optimizing its Android devices, wireless headphones are also working well with the iPhone.

Features of connecting to iOS:

• 📱 Use the codec. AAC — It is best compatible with iPhone and provides a stable connection.
• 🔊 Functions like ANC or customization gestures may not be available without a proprietary app (which is not in the App Store).
• 📋 For firmware headphones will need to temporarily connect them to Android-device.

Step-by-step instructions for the iPhone:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (as described above).
3. Select the headphones from the list. If you request permission for notifications, click "Allow".
4. Check the sound in the Music or YouTube app.

⚠️ Note: The iPhone may not automatically switch between devices (e.g., from phone to laptop) and the headphones need to be manually disconnected from the iPhone or turn off Bluetooth to connect to another gadget.

Update firmware and reset settings

If the headphones are unstable, the reason may be outdated firmware, which can be updated through the Mi Earphones app (available only for Android):

How to update firmware:

1. Install the Mi Earphones app from Google Play.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Open the application and go to the "Firmware Update" section.
4. If a new version is available, click "Update" and wait for the process to be completed (don't turn off the headphones!).

Resetting settings to factory:

If the headphones are glitching or not connected, perform a full reset:

• Put the headphones in the case.
• Press and hold the button on the case for 15-20 seconds until the indicator flashes red.
• After resetting, reconnect the headphones as when you first use them.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi headphones