Using one brand’s accessories with another’s smartphones has long since ceased to be a problem, thanks to the versatility of the Bluetooth protocol. Owners of the popular Samsung ecosystem often choose AirDots or Mi True Wireless Earbuds for their excellent value for sound. The process of pairing these devices takes only a few minutes and does not require the installation of additional applications.
However, despite the standardization of technology, users sometimes face nuances when first synchronizing or restoring a connection after resetting, and in this article, we will discuss how to connect wireless headphones to Samsung, look at the features of codecs and eliminate typical pairing errors.
Preparation of equipment for the first connection
Before you go into action on the smartphone menu, make sure both devices are in the right state for detection. Charge the case with headphones, as in deep discharge mode, the Bluetooth module may not work stable or at all. Put both earphones inside the charging case and close the cover if they are not already there.
Then remove both headphones from the case at the same time, at which point the LED lights on the case should start flashing, signaling the transition to search mode. It is important that the headphones first sync with each other (left with right) before the phone sees them as a single device. If you see two different names on the Bluetooth list on the phone, then the stereopara has not been created yet.
Make sure your Samsung device has a detection feature enabled. To do this, lower the notification curtain and check if the Bluetooth icon is blue. If the icon is grey, click on it to activate the module.
⚠️ Warning: Do not keep your headphones too far from your phone during the first pairing. 1-2 Meter to avoid interruption of signal during security key exchange.
Connection algorithm via Bluetooth settings
The main and most reliable way to create a pair is to use the standard menu of the Android operating system. Samsung's One UI shell interface may vary slightly depending on the version, but the logic of actions remains the same. Open the Settings app on your smartphone.
Find the Connections section or the Bluetooth item in the list of major options. Click on it to open the wireless interface management menu. Make sure the switch at the top of the screen is activated.
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Now go to the list of available devices. Click on Search or Update if the desired gadget does not appear automatically. In the Available Devices list, you should see the name of your model, such as Mi True Wireless EBs Basic or AirDots. Click on the name to initiate the connection.
The system can request confirmation of pairing. On the smartphone screen and sometimes in the headphones voice will sound the request. Press "Connect" or "OK." After successful completion of the procedure, the status of the device will appear "Connected" and the icon of battery charge.
Use the Quick Pair button and Google Fast Pair
Samsung’s modern smartphones support Google Fast Pair technology, which makes life much easier for users. If your Xiaomi headphones have fresh firmware installed and your phone is running Android 10 or higher, the process can go through automatically.
The phone should have a system notification popping up on the screen, showing the headphones and prompting them to connect, and this is done by scanning the background of Bluetooth ad packages, so you don't have to manually flip through the settings lists.
If a pop-up doesn’t appear, check if the geolocation service is enabled. Android’s Quick Detection feature often requires location access to work, as this is used to identify the proximity of devices.
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If the Fast Pair pop-up doesn’t appear, try clearing the cache of Google Play services or updating them through the Play Market store.
Click "Connect" in the window that appears, and the system automatically configures the necessary sound profiles and transmits the contacts, which is especially convenient because it eliminates the need to dig into the depths of the menu.
Customization of sound and control through the application
Although basic control works immediately after the connection, to fully unlock the potential of the headset, it is recommended to install the branded Xiaomi Earbuds or Mi Wear app from Google Play. Standard Android tools can only adjust the volume and switch tracks, but the functionality of the headphones themselves is often hidden.
After installing the app and logging in (Mi Account required), open the tab with the connected device, where you can update the headphone firmware, which often solves problems with channel desynchronization, and touch controls are available, where you can assign a double tap to call an assistant or a triple tap to switch tracks.
In the equalizer section, you can select the appropriate sound profile: “Bas”, “Vocal” or “High Frequency”. On Samsung devices, the default sound may appear flat, and the equalizer will help correct this imbalance.
| Function | Android standard | Xiaomi appendix | One UI Samsung |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update of the PO | No. | Yes. | No. |
| Touch settings | Limited. | Complete. | No. |
| Headphone search | No. | Yes (map) | No. |
| equalizer | Basic | Expanded | Adaptive |
The special attention deserves the function "Finding headphones" If you lose one of the "ears", the application will allow you to play on it a loud sound signal, even if it is in the case (if there is a charge), this is a critical feature for owners. TWS-model.
Solving Connection and Desynchronization Problems
Sometimes it happens that the phone sees the device, but it doesn't connect, or it only works with one headphone, which is a classic problem of desynchronizing the stereo pair, and then you have to reset the headphones completely to the factory.
For most Xiaomi models (AirDots, Redmi Buds), the reset procedure looks like this: place both headphones in a case, press and hold the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until the indicators light up red and then start flashing white. The exact combination may differ, so it is better to check the instructions for a particular model.