Connecting wireless headphones to a Xiaomi phone via Bluetooth: the full guide 2026

Wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life – they allow you to listen to music, answer calls and watch videos without entangled wires. However, even owners of Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi models, POCO and flagship series) sometimes have difficulties with first connecting or re-synchronizing the headset. In this article, we will analyze all the stages of connection – from preparing devices to eliminating typical errors, and give recommendations for optimizing sound and saving battery power.

Xiaomi phones feature a proprietary MIUI shell that may vary slightly depending on the version (e.g. MIUI 14 vs HyperOS). We take these nuances into account and show the universal ways that work on most of the brand's devices. If you encounter a problem where the headphones are not identified, connected with a delay or disconnected after a few seconds, here you will find solutions.

1. Preparation of headphones and phone for connection

Before you start syncing, make sure both devices are ready to connect, which will save you most of the problems initially.

For wireless headphones (regardless of brand – Xiaomi, Sony, JBL or Apple AirPods):

• 🔋 Charge the headphones to at least 30 percent. Most models refuse to turn on or go into low-charging power mode. Check the indicator: if it flashes red, plug the case into charging.
• 📦 Get your headphones out of the case (if that's it) TWS-Many headsets automatically turn on when removed, but some require manual start-up - check in the instructions for your model.
• 🔄 Reset the headphone settings (if they have already been connected to another device), usually by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and blue (colors depend on the model).

For the Xiaomi phone:

• 📱 Update your firmware to the latest version. Go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system and install available updates, which will fix possible Bluetooth bugs.
• 🔍 Check if Bluetooth is on. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel, and activate the Bluetooth icon (it should turn blue).
• 🚫 Remove old connections if they interfere. Go to Settings → Connections and sharing → Bluetooth, find a list of associated devices and remove unnecessary ones (stick the gear next to the name and select Forget it»).

2. Step-by-step instruction: how to connect headphones to Xiaomi

Now, to the connection process itself, the instruction is universal for most Xiaomi models, but we will highlight the nuances for different versions of MIUI separately.

Step 1. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones:

• 🎧 For Xiaomi. AirDots/Redmi Buds: Hold the button on the case (or touchpad on headphones) until the white indicator flashes (usually 3–5 seconds).
• 🎧 For Apple AirPods: Open the case cover and hold the button on the back until orange light flashes.
• 🎧 For other models: see manufacturer's instructions (usually you need to hold the power button or a combination of touch buttons).

Step 2. Find the headphones in the list of devices on your phone:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Make sure that the Bluetooth slider is active (blue).
3. In the Available Devices section, look for the name of your headphones (e.g. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 or Redmi Buds 4 Pro).
4. Stick by the name, the pairing process will begin.

Step 3. Confirm the connection:

• 🔐 If a request for code confirmation appears (usually 0000 or 1234), enter it and click Connect».
• 🎵 After successful pairing, a notification “Connected to” will appear in the upper panel <headphone>».
• 🔊 Check the sound: play any song or video. If the sound is coming through the speakers of the phone, tap the speaker icon in the notification panel and select the headphones.

3. Typical problems and their solutions

Even if you do the right thing, you can have a lot of problems, and we're going to look at some of the most common mistakes and how to fix them.

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi headphones (such as Mi AirDots) connect to only one ear, try resetting them to factory settings and repeat pairing. To do this, hold the touch panels on both earphones for 20 seconds until the double beep.

For models with HyperOS (new flagships Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70):

• 🔧 If there is no audio code in Bluetooth settings, install Developer Options (enable Developer Mode via Settings). → The phone. → Version. MIUI, tap 7 times and select the codec manually.
• 📡 If you have frequent communication breaks, turn off the dual audio function (Bluetooth settings). → In addition), if it is active.

4. Sound optimization and battery savings

Connecting your headphones is only half the battle, so to get the best sound quality and extend battery life, adjust the following settings:

Sound settings:

• 🎛️ Turn on the effects of sound. MIUI: Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → Sound effects and select preset (such as Bass or Clarity»).
• 🔊 Adjust the stereo balance: in the same sound settings, find the Balance item and move the slider left/right if one earphone sounds quieter.
• 🎵 For music, use equalizer-enabled players (such as Poweramp or Neutron Music Player).

Battery savings:

• 🔋 Turn off constant device search in Bluetooth settings (Device visibility) → Never).
• 📴 Activate automatic deactivation of headphones when inactivity (in some Xiaomi models, this is configured in the Mi Earphones app).
• 🔄 If the headphones support LC3-codec (e.g. Redmi Buds 5 Pro), turn it on in settings – it consumes less power while having the same sound quality.

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If you’re listening to music on Spotify or YouTube Music, turn on the “Audio Only” option in the app’s settings – this will reduce the CPU load and save battery life.

5. Features of connection for different models Xiaomi

Xiaomi branded headphones (AirDots, Buds, FlipBuds series) often have additional functions when connecting to phones of the same brand.

For Redmi Buds 4 Pro and Xiaomi Buds 4:

• 🎤 Noise suppression maintained (ANC) — Turn it on in the Mi Earphones app (download it to Google Play).

For Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and older models:

• 🔋 No fast charging – charge the case for at least 1.5 hours for a full cycle.
• 🎵 No support. AAC — Use the codec. SBC (There may be a slight delay in sound in games).
• 🔄 To reset settings, hold the button on the case for 15 seconds until the red and white indicators flash.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) You may not have an audio codec in your standard settings, in which case you can install the Bluetooth Audio Codec app from Google Play to manually select the codec.

6. How to turn off and reconnect headphones

If you need to temporarily turn off your headphones or reconnect them to another device, follow these steps:

Disconnection:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Slip the Bluetooth icon and hold it, and the settings will open.
3. Find your headphones in the list and tap the gear next to the name.
4. Select “Disable” (do not “Forget”, otherwise you will have to pair again).

Reconnect:

• 🔄 If the headphones have been paired before, just take them out of the case – they will automatically connect to the phone (provided that Bluetooth is on).
• 🔗 For manual connection, go to Settings → Bluetooth, find the headphones in the list and tap them.

Reset connection (if the headphones are sluggish):

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Put the gear next to the headphones.
3. Select "Forget this device."
4. Reset the headphone settings (see the instructions for your model) and repeat pairing.

7 Additional Features: Voice Assistants and Gestures

Xiaomi’s modern wireless headphones support voice assistants and gesture control, and here’s how to set them up:

Voice assistant:

• 🎤 To call Google Assistant or Alice (on models for Russia) twice tap the touch panel on the headphones (set up in the Mi Earphones app).
• 📢 To answer a call with a voice, say “Accept” or “Disclaim” (only works with Google Assistant).

Gesture control:

• ⏯️ Playback/pause: one tap on the touch panel.
• 🔀 Next track: two tapas on the right earpiece.
• 🔙 Previous Post:Two taps on the left earpiece.
• 🔇 Shutting down noise reduction: hold the touch panel for 2 seconds.

To adjust the gestures:

1. Open the Mi Earphones app (download from Google Play if it isn’t).
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Go to the “Manage” section and select actions for each gesture.

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Voice assistant and gestures work only when you are actively connected to the Internet (for processing commands on servers). Google/Yandex).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting headphones to Xiaomi