How to connect Xiaomi headphones to your Android phone: the full guide

Introduction: Why Xiaomi headphones can't connect?

Xiaomi headphones are among the most popular smartphone accessories due to the combination of price, quality and functionality. However, even with such devices, users face connection problems: Bluetooth headphones do not find the phone, wired Type-C emit an error “Accessories are not supported”, the sound is interrupted every 5 minutes, the reasons lie in both the Android settings and the features of the MIUI firmware.

In this article, we will look at all possible ways to connect, from classic wired Xiaomi Mi Basic to flagship Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, and also explain how to fix typical errors. Particular attention will be paid to the hidden MIUI settings that affect the stability of the Bluetooth connection and sound quality. If you have tried to connect headphones, but failed, check the section with the solutions to the most common problems.

1. Connecting Xiaomi wired headphones

Xiaomi’s wired headphones (like the Mi In-Ear or Mi Hybrid Pro) connect to your smartphone via a 3.5mm connector or USB-Type C. Despite the simplicity of the process, there are nuances here – especially if your phone doesn’t have a standard audio jack.

For phones with 3.5 mm connector (for example, Redmi Note 10 or POCO X3 Pro):

• 🔌 Insert the headphone plug into the connector before you click. Make sure the connector is clean - dust or oxidation can cause cracking.
• 🎵 The connection notification should automatically appear. If there is no sound, check the volume level (buttons on the phone case or in the notification panel).
• ⚙️ To set the equalizer, go to Settings → Sound. → equalizer.

For phones without a 3.5mm jack (e.g. Xiaomi 13 or Mi 11):

• 🔗 Use headphones with a USB-Type C connector (such as Xiaomi Type-C Earphones) or a Xiaomi adapter 3.5mm to Type-C.
• ⚠️ Note: Some adapters require the debugging option to be enabled USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click on version 7 times, then return to Additional Settings → For developers).
• 🔊 If the sound is distorted, try turning off the digital sound (USB) sound-tuning.

2. Connecting Xiaomi Bluetooth headphones

Xiaomi wireless headphones (Buds, AirDots, FlipBuds) connect via Bluetooth 5.0/5.2. The process seems simple, but many people find that the phone "can't see" the device or the connection is constantly broken.

Step 1. Turn on the pairing mode on the headphones:

• 🎧 For Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro: Press the touchpad on both headphones for 3 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white.
• 🎧 For Redmi AirDots 3: Remove the headphones from the case and hold the button on the case for 5 seconds.
• 🎧 For Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro: open the case cover – headphones will automatically go into pairing mode.

Step 2. Connect to the phone:

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Activate Bluetooth and wait for the headphones to appear on the list (the name will be Mi True Wireless or Redmi Buds 3).
3. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing.

Step 3. Customize the sound (optional):

• 🔊 Turn on Absolute Volume in Bluetooth Settings → Additionally, for synchronization of volume level.
• 🎛️ For supported models LDAC (For example, Buds 4 Pro select the codec in Bluetooth Settings. → Headphones → Codec.

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If the headphones are plugged in but the sound is interrupted, turn off the dual audio feature in the Bluetooth settings. It may conflict with some Xiaomi models.

3. Solving Connection Problems

If Xiaomi headphones don’t connect or are unstable, the reasons can be both software and hardware, and here is a list of the most common errors and their solutions.

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If the headphones previously connected to another device, remove them from the list of conjugated gadgets on that device.
• 📱 For Android 12 phones+ Check the permissions for Bluetooth in Settings → Annexes → Permit management → Bluetooth.
• 🔋 If the headphones discharge too quickly – turn off the Automatic Shutdown function in their settings (if there is one).

4. Sound customization for Xiaomi headphones

Connecting headphones is half the battle. To make the sound clear and comfortable, you need to adjust MIUI settings correctly, especially for models that support ANC (active noise cancellation) or LDAC (high-quality codec).

Basic settings:

• 🎛️ Equator: Select Preset Bass for Music or Voice for Podcasts (Settings) → Sound. → equalizer).
• 🔇 Noise reduction: for Buds 4 Pro or FlipBuds Pro, turn on ANC headphone settings.
• 📱 Monosound: If one earphone is not working, turn on monosound in Settings → Special opportunities → Rumor → monosound.

For advanced users:

• 🎧 Use the Mi Audio app (available from the Mi App Store) to fine-tune the equalizer.
• 📊 Turn on Absolute Volume in Bluetooth settings if the sound is too quiet.
• 🔗 For LDAC: Go to Bluetooth Settings → Headphones → Codec and select. LDAC (Quality).

Attention: ⚠️ If after connecting Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro sound is distorted at high frequencies – try switching from the top to the bottom. LDAC on AAC. This codec is more stable, although inferior as a.

5. Connect Xiaomi headphones to phones from other brands

Xiaomi headphones are compatible not only with phones of this brand, but also with other Android devices (Samsung, Realme, Oppo) and even iPhone.

For Android phones (not Xiaomi):

• 🤝 Most functions (e.g, ANC or touch control) will work, but may not support the proprietary Mi Audio app.
• 🔊 The sound quality depends on the Bluetooth version: LDAC Android 8.0 needs to be needed+ Bluetooth 5.0.
• ⚙️ Set up the codec manually: go to Bluetooth Settings → Headphones → Codec and select. AAC or SBC.

For the iPhone:

• 🍎 Connection is possible, but ANC And some gestures may not work.
• 🔋 Case Charging via Lightning is not possible – use Type-C adapter → Lightning.
• 📱 For a stable connection, turn off Low-energy mode in iOS settings.

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On Samsung phones, Xiaomi headphones can connect in Low Sound Quality mode due to codec conflict. Manually select AAC in Bluetooth settings.

6. Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)