How to connect wireless headphones to the phone Xiaomi via Bluetooth: instruction + error solving

Wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life - they are convenient for sports, work and listening to music without tangled wires. - Xiaomi smartphone owners (including Redmi models, POCO And Mi are often faced with questions: how to synchronize correctly TWS-Headphones with a phone, why the device does not find the headset or the sound is interrupted. This article will help you understand all the nuances - from basic connection to solving rare failures.

We will not only consider the standard pairing procedure through Settings. → Bluetooth, but also alternative methods (e.g., via the Mi app) AI), We will also discuss specific problems: why Redmi Buds 3 Lite connect to only one earbud or how to reset the Haylou settings. GT6, If they're stuck in search mode, we'll focus on audio optimization, which is the inclusion of aptX codecs or LDAC to improve the quality of reproduction.

1. Preparation of headphones and phone for connection

Before pairing, make sure both devices are ready to communicate. Headphones must be charged (charge indicator usually flashes red when the battery level is low) and searchable. Most Xiaomi and Redmi models need to:

• 🔋 Get your headphones out of the case (they will automatically turn on).
• 🔄 Hold the button on the case or earphone for 3-5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white/blue (pairing mode).
• 📱 On the phone, turn off Flight Mode and turn on Bluetooth in the notification curtain.

If the headphones have already been connected to another device (for example, a laptop), they must be reset.

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Hold the button on the case for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white (Redmi Buds 4 Pro) or goes out (Mi True Wireless Earphones 2).
3. Get your headphones out – they’re now in first-connect mode.

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If the indicator on the case does not respond to the hold of the button, try to connect the case to charging for 10 minutes - sometimes a discharged battery blocks the reset.

2. Standard connection via Bluetooth settings

The most reliable way to pair is through the system settings MIUI. Follow the instructions:

1. Open the settings on your phone.
2. Go to Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
3. Activate the Bluetooth slider (if it is turned off).
4. In the list of available devices, look for the name of your headphones (for example, Redmi Buds 5 or Mi Earphones Basic 2).
5. Tap by name and confirm the pairing (some models will need to enter the PIN-code 0000 or 1234).

After a successful connection, the headphone name will be marked “Connected” next to the headphone name, and in the notification curtain there will be a Bluetooth icon with the headset charge level. If the device does not appear in the list, update the search (Update button in the upper right corner) or reboot the headphones (put them back in the case and pull them out again).

Headphones appear in the Bluetooth list|Next to the name is the status "Connected"|In the curtain of notifications is visible the icon of the headset|The sound is played through headphones (check in the player)-->

3. Alternative ways of connecting

If the standard method didn’t work, try alternatives, which are especially useful for older phones (Redmi 4X, Mi A1) or headphones with a custom protocol (e.g. Haylou Solar).

Through the Mi AI app

The Mi AI app (pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones) can automatically identify headphones and offer optimal settings:

1. Open Mi AI (the icon with the Xiaomi logo in a circle).
2. Click on the Device icon in the lower menu.
3. Select Add the device → Headphones.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to confirm pairing in Bluetooth settings).

Through Developer Mode (for Problem Devices)

If the headphones are connected but the sound is interrupted or absent, turn on the absolute volume:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option to turn off the absolute volume of Bluetooth and turn it off.
4. Reconnect the headphones.

Redmi Buds (any model)|Mi True Wireless|Haylou (GT1/GT2/GT6)|Others TWS-headphones|Wires with Bluetooth adapter-->

4. Solving common problems

Even after successful pairing, there can be failures, and below are solutions for the most common errors.

The headphones are not in or connected

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth module: Turn off and turn on Bluetooth in settings.
• 📱 Update: Go to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones: discharged devices may not appear in the list.
• 🚫 Remove the old pairing: in the Bluetooth list, tap on the headphones → Forget the device, then reconnect.

The sound is interrupted or delayed.

There are many reasons, from interference to codec incompatibility.

• 📶 Reduce the distance between the phone and headphones (maximum 10 meters without obstacles).
• 🔊 Disconnect energy saving: in Settings → Battery → Power saving mode select High performance.
• 🎵 Change the codec: in Bluetooth settings tap on the headphones → Sound settings → choose SBC (Universal) or aptX (for high quality).

Headphones are connected, but the sound goes through the phone speaker

If after connecting the headphones, the sound continues to play through the smartphone speaker, check the audio output settings:

1. When playing music/video, open the notification curtain.
2. Make sure that the Bluetooth icon (headphones) is selected in the media control panel, not the Speaker.
3. If you don’t have an option, go to Settings → Sound → Sound output and select your headphones.

5. Sound optimization and additional settings

Xiaomi smartphones offer flexible settings to improve the sound quality.

Choosing a Bluetooth codec

The codec determines how audio is transmitted over Bluetooth. For music, it's better to use aptX or LDAC, for conversations, SBC:

To change the codec:

1. Put the headphones on.
2. Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
3. Slip on the headphones → Sound settings → Bluetooth codec.
4. Select the option you want (e.g., aptX Adaptive for Redmi Buds 4 Pro).

Equalizer setting

MIUI has a built-in equalizer for fine tuning the sound:

1. Open the settings → Sound → Equator.
2. Choose a preset (Bas, Rock, Jazz) or create your profile.
3. Activate the option to Apply to Bluetooth.

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For best sound, disable all post-effects (such as Mi Sound Enhancer) in the equalizer settings – they can distort the original signal.

6.Resetting headphone and phone settings

If none of these methods helped, do a full reset.

Resetting headphones

For most Xiaomi/Redmi/Haylou models, the procedure is the same:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Hold the button on the case for 15-20 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white (or goes out and blinks again).
3. Get your headphones out – they’re now in first-connect mode.

For Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and Redmi AirDots 3, the reset is performed differently:

• 🔋 Tap 4 times on the right earphone touchpad (for AirDots 3).
• 🔄 Hold both touchpads for 10 seconds (for Mi True Wireless 2).

Resetting the phone's network settings

If the problem is in the phone (e.g. Xiaomi doesn’t see any Bluetooth devices), reset the network settings:

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Network Resetting.
3. Confirm the action (password or pattern lock may be required).

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Once the network is reset, you'll have to reconnect to Wi-Fi and set up mobile internet. Write down your passwords in advance!

7. headphone compatibility with Xiaomi models

Not all headphones work equally well with different Xiaomi smartphones, and the following is the compatibility table of popular models:

If your headphone model is not listed, check its specs on the official Xiaomi website or in the Mi Home app. Older phones (Redmi Note 5, Mi 8) may need to upgrade to MIUI 12 or later to support modern codecs.

8. Frequent questions and answers