How to connect Hoco headphones to Xiaomi phone: a step-by-step guide

Modern wireless headphones from the Hoco brand have gained popularity due to the excellent combination of price and quality, but the process of their first pairing with Xiaomi smartphones can raise questions for beginners.

The MIUI or HyperOS shell interface has its own features that set it apart from pure Android, so the standard procedure sometimes requires additional actions to work steadily.

In this article, we’ll break down all the nuances, from enabling pairing mode to fine-tuning your sound profile so you can enjoy the music without delays and cliffs.

Preparing Hoco headphones for the first turn on

Before trying to find the device in the list of available, you need to make sure that the headset is ready to transmit the signal.

Most Hoco models, whether the popular EW01, W40 or full-size W16s, come with a discharged battery, so the first step should always be charging.

Place the headphones in a case or plug in a power cable and leave them for at least 15 to 20 minutes, even if the indicators show full charge immediately after being removed from the box.

⚠️ Note: If the case indicators do not light up when connecting the charging, try replacing the USB-cable or use another power supply, as complete wires are often of poor quality.

After charging, remove the headphones from the case at the same time to activate the synchronization mode between the right and left ear inserts.

At this point, the LEDs should start flashing blue or red-blue quickly, indicating a transition to Pairing Mode.

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If the headphones don’t automatically go into pairing mode, press the touchpads or physical buttons for 5-7 seconds until the indicators blink more often.

Bluetooth settings in the Xiaomi interface

Now we move on to the smartphone, where we need to activate the corresponding communication module.

Open the notification curtain with a swipe from top to bottom and find the Bluetooth icon, or go to the Settings → Bluetooth menu.

Make sure the slider is activated and the phone starts searching for surrounding devices, which can take a few seconds.

The Available Devices list should include the name of your model, such as the Hoco EW01 or simply Wireless Earbuds.

• 🔍 Click on the device name to start pairing.
• 📱 Confirm the connection request in the pop-up window.
• 🎵 Wait for the “Connected” status and battery level icons to appear.

The MIUI system will automatically assign profiles for calls and media, but sometimes manual configuration is required.

Click on the gear next to the name of the connected device to open the extended control menu.

Advanced sound and profile settings

To get the maximum sound quality, it is necessary to correctly distribute the usage profiles in the smartphone menu.

In the Bluetooth device settings window, you’ll see switches for Media Sound, Call Sound, and sometimes Notification Sound.

If you plan to use the headset for music only, you can turn off the call profile to save battery power.

Some Hoco models support high-resolution codecs, such as AAC or SBC, which can be selected from the developer menu.

To access these settings, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and press 7 times in a row to activate Developer Mode.

Then, in the menu Additional → For developers, find the Bluetooth Audio Codec section and choose the most suitable option.

Experiment with settings to find a balance between sound quality and connection stability in your case.

Solving Connection and Sound Problems

Sometimes the pairing process doesn’t go smoothly and the phone sees the device but doesn’t connect, or there’s no sound.

First, try Forget Device in the Bluetooth menu and repeat the pairing procedure from scratch.

Make sure the headphones aren’t connected to another gadget nearby, as the Hocos can automatically connect to the latest known device.

⚠️ Warning: If the sound is quiet or intermittent, check if the Absolute Volume mode is enabled in the developer settings and try to change its state.

It’s also worth checking if the antivirus or built-in protection of Xiaomi does not block the work of peripherals.

Rebooting a smartphone often resolves software conflicts of Bluetooth drivers that may have arisen after a system update.

Resetting Hoco headphones to factory

If no methods help, you need to perform a complete reset of the headset settings.

The reset procedure varies depending on the model, but the general principle is to keep the buttons for a long time.

For models with touch control, place the headphones in the case, open the lid and press the buttons for 10-15 seconds before changing the indication.

In some cases, it is necessary to pinch the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously after extraction from the case.

After reset, the device will be removed from the phone’s memory and will need to be re-searched as new.

This method is especially effective if one of the headphones stopped working or they are out of sync with each other.

Features of working with the shell of HyperOS

Owners of new Xiaomi smartphones with a shell HyperOS may face a modified interface of the Bluetooth menu.

Here appeared the function “Audio Effects”, which allows you to configure the equalizer directly for the connected device.

It is recommended to enable adaptive sound so that the system automatically adjusts the frequencies to the genre of music.

• 🎚️ Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration → Audio effects.
• 🎧 Choose a “Hearbursts” profile or create your own.
• 📡 Check for updates to the headphone firmware in the same menu.

The new system manages energy saving more aggressively, so make sure there are no restrictions on the Bluetooth service.

Go to Applications → All Apps → Bluetooth → Autostart and allow background work.

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Timely update of the firmware of headphones through the manufacturer’s application or system menu often solves problems with unstable connection.

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