Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the desire to use popular wireless headphones without overpaying for the original. AirPods, often called AirDops, have become incredibly popular due to their affordable price and external similarity to Apple products. However, since these devices are originally sharpened for the iOS ecosystem, their pairing with the Android shell MIUI or HyperOS can raise questions for an untrained user.
The connection process is not complicated, but requires a clear understanding of the sequence of actions, since the automatic pop-up window typical of the iPhone will not appear on Xiaomi phones without installing additional software. In this article, we will discuss all the nuances, from basic pairing to fine-tuning touch control and checking the charge level of the case.
The first thing you need to do is make sure your Bluetooth headphones are fully charged. Often, connection problems are caused by a discharged battery in the case or headset itself. Put the gadgets in the charging case and wait at least 15-20 minutes, even if the indicators show full charge, to stabilize the power controller.
Basic preparation and activation of the interface mode
Before you look for a device in your phone settings, you need to put the headphones themselves in visibility mode. On the original Apple, this happens automatically when you open the lid next to the iPhone, but with Android copies, this focus will not work. You need to force the search mode to activate.
Remove both earphones from the charge case. Most replica models, such as the i12, i50, Pro 4 or Pro 6, have a small function button on the outside or inside of the case, which is responsible for resetting and entering pairing mode. If the buttons are not, the activator is performed by the touch zones on the ears themselves.
Press and hold this button for 3-5 seconds. The indicator on the case should start flashing white or alternately white and red. This signals that the Bluetooth module has entered active search mode and is ready to connect to external devices.
⚠️ Warning: If the light flashes red or doesn't light up at all, check the contacts in the case. Often, oxidation or poor contact prevents the headphones from turning on, and the phone simply won't see the new device.
Also make sure that your Xiaomi smartphone has the wireless module on, go into the notification curtain and activate the Bluetooth icon if it's gray, without which all further action will be useless.
The process of pairing through the MIUI and HyperOS settings
Once you've put your gadget in visibility mode, pick up your smartphone. The MIUI interface that's installed on most of the brand's devices has its own features for displaying connected devices. We need to get into the wireless connection management menu.
Open the Settings app on the home screen or in the curtain. Find the Bluetooth partition. In newer versions of the firmware, it can be inside the Connect and Sharing menu. Make sure the power slider is activated and lit in blue.
The system will automatically search for available devices, and the name of your headphones should appear on the "Available Devices" list, usually labeled as AirPods, Wireless Earbuds, or a specific model number like the i12 TWS.
Click on the device name in the list. The system can request confirmation to create a pair. Accept the request. In a few seconds, the status will change to "Connected", and next to the name will appear the icon of the battery or speakers.
If the connection does not happen the first time, try to remove the device from the list (clicking on the gear or icon "i" and selecting "Forget device") and repeat the procedure of entering into pairing mode on the case itself again.
Use of the application for extended functionality
With Android, you'll only get basic audio. To unlock features close to the original, such as renaming the device, checking the exact charge of each earphone, and adjusting the sensor, you'll need third-party software. Xiaomi is great for apps like AndroPods or MaterialPods.
Download your selected app from the Google Play Store or a trusted source APK-Once installed, run the program and give it all the permissions you want, especially geolocation and Bluetooth. Without geolocation permission, scanning Android devices is often blocked by security.
In the app interface, click the search or scan button, and it will find your wireless headphones and display their charge levels as a percentage, just like iOS does, and you can change the name of the device to show it exactly as you like.
☑️ Checking the application settings
Some apps allow you to customize tapping actions, such as double tapping can include tracks, and triple tapping can call up Google's voice assistant or Alice, which makes using copies much more comfortable and functional.
Setting up sensory control and gestures
One of the main features of AirPods is buttonless control. In replicas, touch zones are also present, but their sensitivity and assigned actions may differ from factory ones. Standard Android settings often do not allow for flexible management of these parameters.
By default, most Chinese copies have the following pattern set up: one touch is pause/play, double is the next track, triple is the previous track. However, on different models, such as the i11 or Pro 4, the logic can be inverted.
To change the logic of the work, the best way to use specialized applications mentioned above, or universal Bluetooth control utilities, such as Assistant Trigger, which allow you to reassign gestures to your habits.
⚠️ Note: Sensors on budget copies may be too sensitive. If the headphones respond to hair correction or pressing with your phone, try increasing the trigger threshold or turning off certain gestures in the application settings.
It’s also worth noting that on some models, long retention (2-3 seconds) will activate the voice assistant, and if you rarely use voice input, it’s best to turn it off to avoid accidental activation during a conversation.
Solving problems with desynchronization of the left and right ear
The frequent problem of inexpensive TWS-The earbuds are a dissynchronization of the channels, where the sound comes from only one ear, or one ear plays music and the other is silent, is familiar to many people, and this is because of a communication failure between the earbuds themselves within the pair.
To fix this, you need to perform a full reset. First, remove the device from the Bluetooth list in the phone settings ("Forget the device"), then put both earphones in the case and close the lid.
Press and hold the button on the case (or touch zones on both headphones simultaneously) for 15-20 seconds. The indicators should flash several times in different colors (often red and white), and then go out or light up evenly. This means that the headphones have mated with each other again.
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Method of decision |
|---|---|---|
| The sound is in one ear only. | Dissynchronization of channels | Perform Hard Reset (Reset) |
| Quiet sound or wheezing | Grid contamination or low charge | Clean the net, charge the case. |
| Phone can't see headphones | The pairing mode is not activated | Long press of the case button |
| Intermittent connection | Interference or battery discharge | Get closer to the source, charge |
Once reset, search the device again on your phone, and 90% of the time, the desynchronization problem is solved by this procedure, returning stereo sound and channel balance.
Verification of the authenticity and quality of the assembly
Although the question was not about connecting the original, it is useful to be able to distinguish a quality copy from an open marriage. Even in replicas, the level of execution can vary greatly. A good copy should have a quality plastic without odor and gaps.
Pay attention to the weight. The original AirPods have a specific weight due to high-quality magnets and battery. Too light headphones often talk about saving on materials and installing cheap speakers, which directly affects the sound.
How do you check the speaker?
Also check the microphone. Record the dictaphone in a noisy place. If you can't hear or sound like a barrel, then the noise reduction (even passive) is not implemented well.
An important marker is connectivity stability: If the headphones go off every 10 minutes or lose a signal in your pocket, you'll likely have a cheap old version of Bluetooth chip that doesn't support a stable data protocol.
Optimizing power consumption on Xiaomi
Xiaomi smartphones are known for aggressive battery saving, which can kill background processes, including connecting to a Bluetooth headset. To ensure that the headphones work stable and do not turn off on their own, you need to configure the system.
Go to Settings → Battery and Performance. Find the one you use to control your headphones (or just Bluetooth system process if you have access) in the application list. Set Unlimited mode.
This will prevent MIUI from automatically shutting down Bluetooth service when you clean up your memory, and it is also recommended to turn off the energy savings for the music players you use (Spotify, Yandex Music, VK) so that the sound is not interrupted.
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To work smoothly, disable the “Bluetooth scan” function in geolocation settings if you are not using navigation, which will reduce the load on the module and reduce the amount of interference.
Following these guidelines, you will ensure the longest and stable operation of your wireless headphones with a Xiaomi phone. Proper configuration allows you to squeeze out of budget devices maximum features.
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The key to stable performance of AirPods replicas on Android is to properly reset when desynchronizing and adjust battery resolutions for background processes.
Using copies of AirPods with Android phones, particularly Xiaomi, is a viable option for everyday music and podcasts, the main thing is to perform the primary pairing correctly and install auxiliary software for visualizing the charge if necessary.