Modern smartphone users increasingly abandon wires in favor of free TWS-Xiaomi devices like Redmi Buds, Mi AirDots or Xiaomi Earbuds have become some of the most popular thanks to their excellent price-performance ratio. However, initial setup and pairing with a new phone sometimes raise questions, especially if you have previously used products from other brands or you already have a lot of Bluetooth gadgets connected.
The process of connecting Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds to an Android smartphone (including MIUI and HyperOS) is as automated as possible, but requires adherence to a certain algorithm of actions. Proper execution of steps ensures stable sound, noise reduction and correct display of battery power on the lock screen. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the stages of setting, from extraction from the case to fine-tuning through the proprietary application.
It's worth noting that Bluetooth provides fast data transfer, but is sensitive to interference and the state of the phone's software. If you're first encountering a headset from this manufacturer, it's important to understand that the case here is not just a case, but a full-fledged control module, which stores the history of recent connections and initiates a search mode when you open the lid.
Preparation of headphones and smartphone for the first pairing
Before you try to find a device on the list of available devices, you need to make sure that both gadgets are ready for communication. Often users forget that new headphones can come with protective insulators on the charging contacts inside the case. If you see plastic film on the headphones themselves or inside the recess of the case, you must remove it, otherwise the charging will not go and the device will not turn on.
Make sure your Xiaomi smartphone has Bluetooth enabled. To do this, lower the notification curtain and activate the appropriate icon. It is also recommended to check the operating system version: older versions of MIUI may not support the latest codecs or battery widgets for fresh headphone models. Updating the phone software often solves 90% of the problems with the visibility of devices.
⚠️ Note: Do not put headphones in the case when searching for the device by the phone. To enter the pairing mode, they must be outside the charging case to activate the indicators and the wireless module.
It’s also important to clear the list of old devices if you’ve tried to connect the same headphones before, but failed. Go to Bluetooth settings, find your headset name in the “Adjoined Devices” list, click on the gear and select “Forget” or “Unpair” that will reset potential encryption key conflicts.
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Step-by-step: standard Bluetooth connection
The main method of activating the headset is universal for most models of the Redmi Buds and Mi AirDots line. Once you remove the headphones from the case, they automatically go into standby mode. On the cases should light up indicators (usually white or orange), signaling readiness to work. If the indicators are not burning, perhaps the headphones are discharged or not tightly connected.
Next, you need to start a search on your smartphone. Unlike wired accessories, time is critical. Visibility mode for new devices is active for a limited time after extraction. Open the Settings menu. → Bluetooth and click on Device Search. Your model name should appear on the list of available gadgets, such as Redmi Buds 3 or Mi True Wireless EBs Basic».
Click on the device name. The phone will request a pairing confirmation. Once you successfully connect, you'll hear a distinctive beep in the headphones, and the phone's status bar will display a headset battery icon. Some models support fast pairing through a MIUI pop-up, which appears automatically when you open a case next to an unlocked phone.
- 🎧 Remove both earphones from the charging case at the same time.
- 📱 Unlock the smartphone screen and turn on Bluetooth.
- 🔍 In the list of available devices, find the name of your Xiaomi model.
- ✅ Click on the device name to confirm the connection.
If the connection is successful but there is no sound, check the audio output settings. Sometimes the phone continues to broadcast the sound through the speaker, ignoring the headset. In the quick access panel, select the source of the sound and specify your wireless headphones. Also make sure that the volume on the earphone itself is not twisted to zero, since some models have volume synchronized with the system, while others have it adjusted separately.
Using the Xiaomi Earbuds app for advanced customization
To fully unlock the headset’s potential, simply plug it in via Bluetooth. Xiaomi Earbuds’ proprietary app (formerly known as Mi Buds M8 or integrated into MIUI) allows you to control the equalizer, adjust touch controls, and update firmware. Without it, many features, such as active noise cancellation (ANC) or transparency mode, may not be available or work in basic mode.
You can download the app from Google Play Market or through the built-in GetApps Store. Once installed, start the program and follow the instructions on the screen. The app will automatically detect the connected headphones and prompt them to update their software. Headphone firmware is an important step, as manufacturers often release patches that improve connection stability and microphone performance.
Why do I need to update the headphones?
Inside the app, you'll find touchpad settings. You can assign a double tap to switch tracks, a triple tap to call a voice assistant, or a long tap to change noise reduction modes. There's also an equalizer available with presets ready (Pop, Rock, Jazz) and the ability to manually adjust frequencies.
| Function | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Noise suppression (ANC) | Active suppression of external noise | Only in Pro/Lite versions |
| Transparency regime | Passing external sounds through the microphone | Models with ANC |
| Headphone search | Reproducing a loud signal to search | All models in the appendix |
| Update of the PO | Installation of a new version of firmware | All models. |
Remember, the app requires permission to work with Bluetooth and geolocation. Without these permissions, it will not be able to read data about battery power and headphone position in space (for the search function). If the app does not see the headphones, try to close it completely and start again, pre-reconnect the headset.
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For better noise reduction, press the earphone tightly against the ear. If the fit is leaky, the ANC efficiency drops by 50-70%, and the bass becomes less pronounced.
Interconnection and connection of the second device
Often, when headphones need to be connected to another phone, tablet or laptop, they automatically try to connect to the latest device, and to switch to a new gadget, you have to force the headphones to pair (Pairing Mode), which will cause them to ignore old connections and become visible to all the surrounding devices.
For most Xiaomi models, the procedure is to place both headphones in the case, but do not close the lid. Find the function button on the case case case (usually round and located on the end or inside between the pads). Press and hold this button for 2-3 seconds until the indicator on the case flashes white. This is a signal that the device is searchable.
⚠️ Note: Some budget models (such as the early Redmi AirDots) don’t have a button on the case, in which case the pairing mode is activated by prolonged pressing of the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously while they are in the ears or outside the case.
Once you activate the search mode on your new device, follow the standard Bluetooth scanning procedure. If you want your headphones to work with multiple devices at the same time, make sure that this feature is supported by your model and activated in the application, in which case the headphones will be able to receive sound from your laptop and be ready to receive a call from your smartphone at the same time.
Problem Solving: Headphones don’t connect or only work one way
One of the most common problems is the left and right earphones being out of sync, where the sound is coming from only one, or the phone is seeing two devices with the same name instead of the same stereo channel, because of a failure in the handshake protocol between the earphones themselves, and you need a full Hard Reset to fix this.
The reset procedure usually looks like this: place the headphones in the case, open the lid and press the button on the case for 10-15 seconds. The indicator should flash several times (often red or orange), which signals a reset. After that, remove the device from the phone's Bluetooth list and pair again, as with a new device.
- 🔄 Remove the device from the Bluetooth list on your phone ("Forget the device»).
- 📦 Put the headphones in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
- ⏱️ Press the reset button on the case before the indicator flashes.
- 🔗 Perform re-conjugation from scratch.
If the problem persists, check the case charge. A weak charge can cause the Bluetooth controller to work unstable. Also try to clean the contacts on the headphones and inside the case with a dry cotton swab - oxidation or dirt can interfere with the correct transfer of charge and status data.
Optimizing sound and power consumption in MIUI
Xiaomi smartphones have an aggressive power saving system that can “kill” the background processes necessary for the stable operation of the headphones. To avoid sudden breaks of the connection or disappearance of the battery widget, add the Xiaomi Earbuds app and the Bluetooth system service to battery exclusions. Go to Settings → Battery → Application Power and select No Limits mode.
For audiophiles, you can use codec customization. From the Settings → Bluetooth → (cog next to the device) → Codecs, you can choose the priority codec. Xiaomi supports AAC, SBC and in top-end LDAC or LHDC models. Choosing a better codec will improve sound, but can increase power consumption. If you notice a delay in audio in games, try switching the codec to SBC or turning on Game Mode in Bluetooth settings.
⚠️ Attention: Codec LDAC/LHDC If you're in a place with a lot of Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth devices, the sound can be interrupted. AAC.
Also worth mentioning is the Adaptive Audio feature, which is available in newer versions of MIUI, which analyzes the density of the earphone fit and automatically adjusts the equalizer. If you wear headphones that are not tight, the bass may disappear, in which case it is better to turn off the feature in the audio settings and set the manual balance.
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Stability of work TWS-80 percent of headphones depend on the cleanliness of the contacts in the case and the absence of software conflicts in the Bluetooth list. Regular reset and firmware updates prevent 90 percent of problems.