How to check the charge level of headphones Xiaomi: full instructions

Wireless speakers often experience music abruptly cut off by a sudden discharge of a device. Xiaomi’s ecosystem, which includes the Redmi and Haylou brands, has its own features in displaying battery status. Understanding how to read battery data correctly avoids awkward silent pauses during calls.

There are several methods of obtaining information about current power consumption, from standard operating system widgets to specialized software. The choice of the specific method depends on the model of your headphones and the version of the smartphone operating system. In some cases, standard Android or iOS tools may not display data correctly, requiring additional settings.

In this article, we'll take a look at all the monitoring options available, how to get your gadget to show interest in the notification curtain, how to use branded apps, and what to do if the indicators are behaving strangely, and how to use them properly will prolong the life of a lithium polymer battery.

Use of MIUI and HyperOS pop-up windows

Xiaomi smartphones running MIUI shells or the new HyperOS have a built-in fast pairing feature. When you open the case cover next to the phone, automatically an animation with the headphones and current charge level appears on the screen, which is the fastest way to check the condition of the device without unnecessary actions.

However, sometimes the pop-up doesn't appear, and this may be because the function is disabled in Bluetooth settings or the system doesn't recognize the device as native. To activate, you need to go to Settings → Bluetooth and make sure the status display switch is on, and it's also worth checking if the phone is in power saving mode, which limits background processes.

If the automatic window doesn't show up, you can call it manually through the control center. Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open the control panel, and find a widget of Bluetooth devices. There's often duplicated information about the connected peripherals.

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If a pop-up doesn’t appear, try clearing the cache of the Bluetooth app in the app settings, hiding this action from the average user.

Importantly, the animation shows the charge separately for the left and right earbuds, as well as for the case itself, and this allows you to accurately estimate how long the listening time will last.

⚠️ Note: In some versions of the firmware, animations can only be displayed when you first connect after the connection is broken. If you just opened the case, but the headphones were already connected before, the window may not re-emerge.

Check through the standard Bluetooth Android and iOS menu

The universal method that works on any smartphone is to view the status in the system menu. On Android devices, information is often hidden in the submenu. Click on the gear next to the name of the connected device in the Bluetooth list. In the window that opens, you will see battery indicators.

On iPhones, the situation is different. iOS does not show exact percentages in Bluetooth settings for third-party devices unless they support the HFP (Hands-Free Profile) protocol to the fullest extent. However, owners of AirPods and some certified Xiaomi models can see the status in the Battery widget.

To add a widget on iOS, follow the following steps:

• 📱 Swipe right on the home screen to open the widgets.
• 🔽 Scroll down and click “Change” or the button «+» corner.
• 🔍 Find the Battery widget in the list and add it.
• ✅ Now, when you open a case next to the iPhone, the percentages will be visible in the widget.

On Android, the accuracy of the display depends on the version of the operating system. Android 14 and later support for displaying charge for each ear is implemented natively for most devices. In older versions (Android 9-11), you can only see the total charge level or charge of only one earpiece (usually a wizard device).

Xiaomi Earbuds and Mi Wear app

For deep customization and accurate monitoring, it is recommended to use specialized software. Xiaomi Earbuds app (formerly known as Mi Wear) provides the most complete information, it is available on Google Play and App Store. Once installed and paired, the device displays detailed statistics.

Inside the app, you can see not only the current percentage, but also the usage history, which helps you understand how quickly the headset discharges in different scenarios, and the app allows you to update the firmware of the headphones, which often corrects calibration errors of the battery.

The functionality of the annex shall include:

• 🎛️ Equalizer and sensor control.
• 🔋 Accurate display of the charge of the left, right earphone and case.
• 🔍 Search for lost headphones by sound signal.
• 🔄 Noise reduction management (ANC) transparently.

For iOS users, the functionality may be limited compared to Android, but the basic charge check feature works steadily.If the app doesn't see the headphones, make sure they're not connected to other devices within Bluetooth range.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use third-party apps from unverified sources to manage your headphones. They may request unnecessary permissions and transfer your data, and may not work properly with Xiaomi protocols.

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The official Xiaomi Earbuds app is the only way to access firmware updates and fine-tuning touch zones.

Third-party applications for detailed monitoring

If standard methods don't give you a complete picture, you can use third-party utilities, like Assistant for Xiaomi or Battery Widget Reborn, which can read service information from Bluetooth protocol, and they are especially useful on older versions of Android, where native support is limited.

These applications often display information in the form of a floating window or widget on the desktop, which allows you to control the charge without being distracted from other tasks, but it is worth considering that constantly asking the status of the battery can slightly increase the energy consumption of the smartphone itself.

One of the things that's popular with these programs is that you can voice the charge level when you connect, and you can set up a scenario where once the headphones connect, the phone says, "A charge of 85 percent," which is convenient for people with low vision or just for quick information.

When installing, make sure the app has the necessary permissions to access Bluetooth and location (required in Android to scan devices).

Table of compatibility of verification methods

Different headphone models support different battery data protocols, and here is a table that will help you navigate what behavior to expect from your model in different conditions.

As you can see from the table, flagship models have the best integration with all systems. Budget models, especially the Haylou sub-brand, may not transmit data about the charge of the case to the iPhone, in such cases, you only have to navigate by the indicators on the case itself or by voice prompts.

Indication on the case and headphones

When a smartphone is discharged or far away, the only source of information is LED lights. Most Xiaomi and Redmi models have an LED inside their case, and its behavior is standardized, but it has its own nuances.

Usually when the lid is opened, the white light light will light up; if it's constantly on, the charge is high; the flashing may indicate low energy levels or a pairing process; red almost always means a critical discharge that requires immediate recharging.

Some advanced models, like the Xiaomi Buds 3, have a digital display on the case that shows the exact percentage of charge without having to open the phone, a unique feature for the budget and mid-range segment that greatly improves usability.

If the indicator on the case does not light up when opening the cover, check:

• 🔌 Is the case connected to the charger (sometimes the indicator is hidden when charging).
• 🧹 Purity of contacts inside the case (oxidation blocks the signal).
• 🔋 The presence of a charge in the case itself (it could completely discharge to zero).

Also worth remembering is voice prompts: When you remove headphones from a case or turn them on, the built-in speaker often reports status in English or Chinese (e.g., "Battery high", "Battery low"). This is the most reliable way, regardless of compatibility with a smartphone.

Display problems and their solution

Users often complain about the “sticking” of the percentage of charge, for example, the phone shows 60%, although the headphones have already been playing for several hours, this is due to the fact that Bluetooth devices do not always actively transmit energy levels to save life.

To update the information, try this: place the headphones in the case, close it, wait 5 seconds and open again next to the phone, which initiates a second handshake of the protocol and updates the data on the screen.

Another common problem is that the left and right earphones are out of sync. 10%, other 90%. In this case, you need a reset procedure, which usually involves clamping the sensory areas on both headphones simultaneously on the headphone. 10-15 seconds or using a button on the case.

If nothing helps, one of the batteries may have failed. lithium batteries degrade over time, and if the headphones are over 3-4 years old, the difference in operating time between the channels is a natural physical process.

⚠️ Warning: Do not leave your headphones empty for long periods of storage. Deep discharge can cause permanent damage to battery chemistry and the device will stop charging.

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