The modern wearables market offers many options, but iPhone users often switch to the Android platform, wanting to keep their favorite AirPods. The owner of a Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone may be faced with the question of how to quickly and easily organize a wireless connection between devices of different ecosystems. Fortunately, Bluetooth technology is universal, allowing you to create pairs between gadgets of any manufacturer.
The synchronization process takes only a few minutes if you know the right sequence of actions. In this article, we will discuss all the steps of connection in detail, from activating the pairing mode on the headphones to fine-tuning the sound in the MIUI or HyperOS system. You will also learn about possible compatibility problems and how to solve them.
It's worth noting that the full functionality available with the iPhone won't be available, but the basic features of playback, music management and conversations will work steadily. Let's figure out how to turn your headphones into the main source of sound on your Xiaomi smartphone.
Preparation of equipment for interface
Before you start, make sure all devices are ready to go, charge the AirPods case and check the phone's battery level, make sure the smartphone is on Bluetooth and visible to other devices, a critical step, as the discharged gadgets may not enter detection mode.
Place the headphones inside the charger case and close the lid. Wait about 15 seconds for the devices to go to sleep. Then open the lid without removing the headphones themselves. The indicator on the front of the case should light up white, signaling readiness to work.
- 📱 Make sure that the screen of the Xiaomi smartphone is unlocked and you are on the desktop.
- 🔋 Charge the AirPods case at least on 30-40% for a stable completion of the procedure.
- 📡 Check that Bluetooth settings do not activate too many old saved profiles.
If the light is green, the headphones are already connected to another device, so you need to turn them off from the previous sound source or turn off Bluetooth on that device, and then you can start setting up on Android.
Activation of the pairing mode on AirPods
The key is to put the headphones into search mode. To do this, if you keep the case lid open, find the round button on the back of the case. Press it and hold it for 3-5 seconds. The indicator should start flashing white, which means activating Pairing mode.
⚠️ Warning: If the indicator flashes orange, it indicates an error or low charge.In this case, connect the case to the charger and try again after full charging.
Some models, such as the AirPods Max, have a different pairing button. On full-size headphones, you need to press the noise control button until the indicator flashes. For standard versions of the AirPods 1, 2, 3 and Pro, it is the button on the back of the case that is used.
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If the light doesn't light up when you press a button, try to close the lid tightly, wait 10 seconds and open it again. Sometimes you need to reset your headphones.
Search mode is active for a limited time, and if you don't connect to your phone within a minute, the light goes out, and then you have to repeat the button holding procedure, and don't panic, it's standard energy saving behavior.
Search and Connection in Xiaomi Settings
Now, go directly to your smartphone. Open the settings menu of your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device. Find the Bluetooth partition or use the notification curtain for quick access. Make sure the power slider is activated.
Click on the search button for new devices or just wait for the system to scan the airwaves. The list of available gadgets should show the name of your headphones, for example, "AirPods Pro" or simply "AirPods." Click on this name to start pairing.
Settings → Bluetooth → Device Search → AirPods ChoiceThe system can request a pairing confirmation. Press OK or Connect. In a few seconds, the status will change to Connected, and you'll hear the characteristic beep in the headphones, and the sound from the phone will be broadcast to them.
☑️ Connection algorithm
Sometimes the phone can see two identical devices. This is normal for stereo headsets. Choose one that displays as an audio device rather than as a keyboard or other peripheral hardware. This is usually a device with a primary name.
Sound tuning and function management
After a successful connection, you should pay attention to additional settings. In the Bluetooth menu, click on the gear icon or arrow next to the name of the AirPods connected. Here you can rename the device so that it differs in the list if you have several pairs of headphones.
Auto-Ear Detection won't work, because it's proprietary Apple technology. But proximity sensors can correctly stop music when you remove the earpiece from the ear, though not always stable.
| Function | It works on Android. | Features of work |
|---|---|---|
| Sound reproduction | Yes. | Full compatibility |
| Microphone | Yes. | Quality depends on the codec |
| Noise suppression (ANC) | Partially. | Third-party software or reset required |
| Switching regimes | No. | Unavailable without an app |
To expand functionality, such as to enable noise reduction or transparency, you can use third-party applications from Google Play. Software like MaterialPods or AndroPods allows you to visualize battery power and manage some equalizer settings.
Why isn't noise reduction working?
Possible problems and ways to solve them
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, there are sometimes crashes, and the most common problem is that the phone sees the headphones, but the sound does not go, or the device is constantly disconnected, in which case, try to remove the device from the list of stored Bluetooth and repeat the pairing procedure again.
Another common difficulty is desynchronizing the sound between the left and right earphones. This is treated by completely resetting the AirPods to factory settings. To do this, place them in a case, press a button on the back, and hold for about 15 seconds until the indicator blinks amber (amber) and then white.
- 🔄 Reboot Xiaomi smartphone to clean up the cache of the Bluetooth module.
- 🔇 Turn off the absolute volume level in the developer menu if the sound is quiet.
- 📶 Make sure there are no powerful sources of interference, such as Wi-Fi routers or microwaves, nearby.
⚠️ Warning: If the headphones don't connect to any device after the reset, there may be a problem with the hardware of the case or the headphones themselves.
Also worth checking is the Android version and the MIUI shell. In rare cases, older versions of the operating system may not work properly with the new Bluetooth Low Energy protocols used in AirPods 3 and Pro 2.
Use of third-party applications for advanced functionality
Since Android cannot access all settings, users often turn to third-party software, apps like AssistantTrigger or Pods emulate a flash connection window similar to iOS and show the charge level of each headphone separately.
Some programs allow you to reassign actions when you touch the headphone leg. For example, double-touching can call Google Assistant instead of Siri, which is much more logical for Android users. Installing such utilities requires permission to access notifications and Bluetooth.
It is important to keep security in mind: download apps only from trusted sources, such as the Google Play Store. Avoid modified versions of programs, as they may contain malicious code that can steal your data.
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Third-party apps are the only way to get charge visualization and button reassignment to AirPods when used with Xiaomi.