Xiaomi’s modern wireless headphones have become a popular choice thanks to a combination of affordable price and functionality. Xiaomi Airdots 3 (also known as Redmi Buds 3 Lite in the global market) offers active noise cancellation and high-quality sound, but controlling them may not seem obvious to beginners. Unlike its predecessors, there are no physical buttons, and all actions are performed through touch panels or voice commands.
Understanding the logic of touch controllers allows you not only to comfortably listen to music, but also to effectively manage calls or switch between devices. Many users face difficulties in the first setup or are not aware of hidden features such as voice assistant control. This article will detail all aspects of operation so that you can get the most out of your gadget.
It's important to note that the headphone software is updated periodically, which can make small changes to the algorithms, but the basic principles of interaction with touch zones remain unchanged. We'll look at standard use cases that are relevant to most versions of the firmware at the moment.
Basic gestures and sensory control
Xiaomi Airdots 3 is based on the recognition of touch and hold on the outer surface of the earphone, the touch zone is located on the outer edge of each earphone and responds to light taps. To activate music or answer a call, just make one touch on the body of the right or left earphone depending on the current task.
More complex combinations are used to switch songs or activate the voice assistant. Double tap is usually responsible for letting the track forward, and triple tap is usually responsible for returning to the previous composition or activating the assistant. Accuracy of the gesture plays a key role: the beats must be rhythmic, but not too strong, so as not to knock the device into the ear.
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to control headphones with wet or sweaty fingers, as water can disrupt the capacitive sensor and lead to false positives or complete ignoring commands.
The finger retention feature deserves special attention. If you pinch the touch area for 2 seconds, you can switch between modes of operation, for example, activate transparency mode or turn on noise cancellation. In some configurations, prolonged retention is also used to reset a call or activate a low-latency game mode.
Connection with Android and iOS devices
The process of connecting Xiaomi Airdots 3 to the smartphone is standardized and takes only a few minutes. First, you need to remove the headphones from the charging case, after which they will automatically go into the device search mode. On the smartphone screen, a pop-up will appear with a suggestion to connect if the device is nearby.
If automatic pairing does not occur, you should go to the Bluetooth settings of your phone. In the list of available devices, you need to find the name Xiaomi Airdots 3 or Redmi Buds 3 Lite and click on it. After successful connection, the indicator on the headphones will stop flashing, signaling readiness to work.
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Users of iOS devices may encounter limited functionality of the application to set up, but the basic management of music and calls works correctly. For Android owners, it is recommended to install the branded Xiaomi Earbuds or Mi Fitness app, which allows you to update the firmware and configure the equalizer.
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Configure with the Mi Fitness app
For advanced functionality management Xiaomi Airdots 3 strongly recommended the use of specialized software. application Mi Fitness (formerly Xiaomi Wear) provides access to hidden settings that are not available through the standard Bluetooth menu. Here you can change the purpose of gestures, adjust the noise reduction level and check the charge of each headphone separately.
Once you connect the headphones to the app, you'll open the main panel with the battery visualization and current mode of operation, and in the audio settings section, you can select one of the preset equalizer profiles or create your own, adjusting the bass and high frequencies, which allows you to tailor the sound to a particular genre of music or personal preferences.
An important feature of the app is the ability to find headphones. If you lose one of your earbuds, you can start an audible signal to help find the device indoors. It also displays a firmware version, and if you have updates, the system will suggest installing them to improve the stability of the connection.
| Function | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| equalizer | Frequency adjustment | Only in the annex |
| Headphone search | Sound signal | Only in the annex |
| Update of the PO | Installation of new versions | Only in the annex |
| Game mode | Reducing delay | Gesture/Appendix |
Call and microphone management
The microphones in the Xiaomi Airdots 3 are equipped with a noise reduction system (ENC), which allows clear voice transmission even in noisy places. Incoming calls are controlled by standard gestures: single touch to respond, double to drop a call, which allows you to control communication without taking the phone out of your pocket.
When you talk, you can switch the audio stream between the headphones and the phone speaker. If the conversation is interrupted or the sound becomes quiet, check the position of the earpiece in the ear. The microphone holes should be pointing downwards and not covered by your fingers or the collar of your clothes for proper voice clearing algorithms to work.
⚠️ Attention: With strong winds outside, voice quality may decrease, as wind noise is difficult to fully filter out by software.
To complete the conversation, you just need to press and hold the touchpad or double-task, depending on the settings in the application. If the call comes during listening to music, the track is automatically paused, and after the conversation is over, playback resumes.
Indication and charging of the device
Understanding the color indication of LEDs on Xiaomi Airdots 3 is critical for timely charging and condition diagnosis.The white indicator usually burns constantly when connected to charging, and flashes in device search mode.The red color signals a low charge level or charging process when the battery is not yet full.
The charge case accommodates several full charge cycles of the headphones, which ensures long-term autonomous use without connecting to the network. For charging, the Type-C port located on the bottom of the case is used. It is recommended to use cables and power supplies with a current of no more than 1A to avoid overheating and battery degradation.
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Leave the charging contacts in the case and on the headphones dry and clean. Contact oxidation is a common reason why the case stops charging the headphones, although it works properly.
If the indicator on the case flashes red when you install the headphones inside, it can mean poor contact or deep discharge. In the latter case, you need to leave the device on charge for 15-20 minutes before trying to turn it on. Full charging of the case takes about 2 hours, and the headphones themselves - about 1 hour.
Resetting and troubleshooting
In case of headphones being out of sync with each other or problems with connecting to the phone, a complete reset may be required. For Xiaomi Airdots 3, the reset procedure is performed by placing the headphones in the case and holding the touch areas for a long time. You need to remove the headphones, put them back in the case and, without closing the lid, press and hold the sensors on both headphones simultaneously for 5-7 seconds.
The indicators should turn red, which will confirm a successful reset, then remove the device from the Bluetooth list on the phone ("Forget the device") and perform the pairing again, which solves 90% of the sound problems when only one earphone is running or the connection is interrupted.
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Hard Reset eliminates software pairing errors but does not restore physically damaged batteries or speakers.
If the problem persists after the reset, it is worth checking the charge of the case and the purity of the charging contacts. Sometimes the coar on the contacts prevents the transfer of energy, and the headphones discharge in the case, although the case indicator shows the charge.