Modern wireless headsets from the Redmi brand have become a hit thanks to the combination of affordable price and high sound quality. However, to fully realize their potential, standard Bluetooth connection is often not enough. Many users do not know that a number of additional steps need to be performed to fully work, including installing a specialized application and fine-tuning the playback parameters.
In this article, we will take a look at all the steps in preparing your device for work, learn how to properly perform primary synchronization, activate noise cancellation, adjust touch gestures and update the firmware to fix possible bugs. Competent configuration will allow you to enjoy clean sound and stable connection in any environment.
Primary pairing with Android and iOS
The process of getting started with the headset starts with putting it into detection mode. To do this, remove the Redmi Buds from the charging case, making sure they are charged beforehand. If the device is new, it automatically goes into pairing mode when the lid is first opened, otherwise you may need to keep the touch zone on the headphones for a long time for 5-7 seconds before the indicator appears.
On your smartphone, go to Bluetooth settings and start searching for new devices. Your model name will appear on the list of available gadgets, for example, Redmi Buds 4 Pro. Click on it to establish a connection. It is important to note that for Xiaomi and Redmi phones, the process can go faster thanks to the Fast Pair feature, which automatically offers a connection window with battery visualization.
iPhone (iOS) owners should be aware that some advanced features may not be available without the use of third-party apps or special plugins, as native support for Xiaomi protocol on Apple is limited.
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If the headphones are not visible in the list, put them back in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds and repeat the extraction procedure.
Installation and configuration of the Xiaomi Earbuds application
A key element of the ecosystem is Xiaomi Earbuds (formerly known as Mi Buds M8 or Xiaomi Wear), which provides access to hidden settings that cannot be changed through the standard Bluetooth menu.
Once installed, you need to log in to Mi Account, which is a requirement for synchronizing profiles and saving settings in the cloud. When you first run, the program will automatically detect the connected headphones and prompt them to update their software.
In the app's main menu, you'll see the charge status of each headphone separately and the case. You can also set the mode to prioritize sound quality or connection stability. You're encouraged to activate low latency mode for gamers if it's supported by your model.
☑️ Initial software configuration
Managing sensory gestures and functions
One of the most convenient features is the ability to control playback and calls without removing the phone from your pocket.Touch panels respond to single, double and triple taps, as well as long taps. By default, the settings may not match your habits, so they are worth reviewing.
In the Control Settings section, you can assign actions to the left and right earphone separately, for example, double tap can start tracks, triple tap can switch them, and long tap can activate the voice assistant or switch noise reduction modes, which allows you to create a personalized interaction scheme with the gadget.
- 🎵 Single touch: start or pause of track / answer to call.
- 🔁 Double touch: next track/repeat of the last track.
- 🔊 Triple touch: previous track/activation of voice assistant.
- 🚫 Long press: switching modes ANC call-off.
Be careful with sensitivity settings. Too high sensitivity can cause accidental triggers when adjusting the earpiece in the ear, and too low will cause you to put a lot of pressure on the body, which can be uncomfortable.
Equalizer and sound profiles
Sound quality is a subjective parameter, but the right frequency setting can dramatically change the way you experience music. The Xiaomi Earbuds app has an advanced graphical equalizer built in, and you can choose from (presets) like Bass, Vocal, Jazz, or create your own profile.
When manually adjusted, it is recommended not to raise the sliders to maximum values, as this can lead to distortion (wheezing) at high volumes. For popular music, it is often enough to slightly raise the low frequencies (60-250 Hz) for bass depth and high (4k-16k Hz) for detail.
Special attention should be paid to the Spatial Audio feature available in top-end models, which creates a surround effect by tracking the position of the head. For movies and TV shows, this adds cinematicity, but for listening to music in motion, it is better to turn off the function to avoid artifacts.
⚠️ Attention: Using maximum equalizer values at high volume can damage dynamic headphone drivers and reduce their service life.
Noise reduction and transparency
Active noise reduction (ANC) technology is the flagship of the Redmi Buds Pro series. It uses external microphones to analyze ambient noise and generate antiphase. In the app, you can adjust the level of suppression or choose an automatic mode that adapts itself to the environment.
Transparency Mode allows you to let external sounds in without removing your headphones, which is very useful when crossing the road or talking to colleagues, and some models allow you to adjust the level of voice gain in this mode, which makes the dialogue more legible.
There is also a "wind" mode that specifically filters the low-frequency wind hum, often interfering with outdoor sports or cycling, and switching between these modes is usually done with a long press on the earpiece leg.
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Automatic ANC mode is most effective in changing environmental conditions, but in a subway or airplane it is better to use the maximum level of suppression manually.
Comparison of Redmi Buds models
Redmi’s headphone line is constantly updated, and the models can vary significantly in functionality, so to understand what features are available to your device, we have prepared a comparison table of the main characteristics of popular versions.
| Model | Active noise cancellation (ANC) | Waterproofing | Audio codec | Working hours (with case) |
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| Redmi Buds 3 Lite | No. | IPX4 | SBC, AAC | 18 hours |
| Redmi Buds 3 Pro | Yes (up to 35 dB) | IPX4 | SBC, AAC | 28 hours |
| Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Yes (up to 43 dB) | IP54 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | 36 hours |
| Redmi Buds 5 Pro | Yes (up to 52 dB) | IP54 | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC | 38 hours |
As you can see from the table, support for high-resolution codecs like LDAC and LHDC is only available in older models, and they require that the smartphone also supports sound transmission in these formats, otherwise the sound will be broadcast in AAC or SBC.
Removal (Frequent problems)
Even with the right setup, there can be technical difficulties, and one of the common problems is that the left and right earphones are out of sync, where the sound is only coming from one channel, and you have to reset to the factory settings to solve this problem.
To make a reset, place both headphones in the case and leave the lid open. Find the function button on the case case case (usually hidden or located at the bottom) and hold it for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes white, then remove the device from the phone's Bluetooth list and pair.
What do you do if there's a quiet sound?
Another problem can be intermittent connectivity, often due to overloading of the Bluetooth channel in crowded areas or a discharged battery, and it is also worth checking whether the power saving mode on the smartphone is turned on, which can limit the operation of the background processes of Bluetooth.
⚠️ Note: Do not use headphones at temperatures below 0°C or higher than 45°C, since the lithium polymer battery can quickly degrade or temporarily lose capacity.