Use of fully wireless TWS-Headphones from Xiaomi have long become the standard for many users due to their availability and sound quality. However, one of the most common problems of owners of models of the Redmi AirDots series and Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic is the lack of intuitive digital display of battery percentage on the smartphone screen. Unlike some flagship models, budget devices often don’t transmit the exact percentage of charge to the standard Bluetooth menu, leaving the user in the dark.
Understanding how much power is left in the case or the headphones themselves is critical to planning to listen to music or talk throughout the day. There are several proven methods to get around this system limitation and get accurate data. In this article, we will detail everything from system notifications to third-party apps that will help you stay informed about the power status of your device.
It's worth noting that the methods can vary depending on your phone's operating system (Android or iOS) and the specific headphone modification. Some methods require minimal adjustment, while others work automatically after pairing. Let's look at the main options for solving this problem.
⚠️ Warning: If the indicator on the case flashes red, this means a critically low charge level.Do not put the device on storage in a discharged state, as this can lead to a deep discharge of the battery.
Indication by LED on the charging case
The easiest and fastest way to know if there's energy in the case is behind the LED light on the front of the device, and when you take the headphones out or put them back in the case, the LED lights up to report status, but unlike the more expensive models, there's no digital display, so you use color and mode coding.
If you just pulled out your headphones and the light turns white, that's a good sign that there's enough power left in the case for several full charge cycles. If the red light goes on, it's a signal that the case itself requires a connection to the network. The duration of the glow also matters: short-term blinking usually indicates a pairing process or low charge, whereas constant burning indicates a stable state.
It's important to distinguish between the behavior of the indicator when charging the case and when checking the residual energy. When you connect the case to the power source, the indicator burns red, and after full charging, it goes out or changes color, depending on the revision of the device, this is a basic level of diagnostics that does not require a connection to the phone.
- 🔴 Red color of the indicator – low charge of the case or the charging process.
- ⚪ White color indicator – sufficient energy level for operation.
- 🔵 Blue (rarely) – pairing mode or active connection.
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To extend the life of lithium batteries, try not to keep the case connected to charging longer than necessary after reaching 100%.
Display widget in the interface MIUI and HyperOS
Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones are in the most advantageous position, since the manufacturer’s ecosystem allows you to display information about the peripheral charge directly to the desktop. To activate this feature, you need to make sure that Bluetooth is on and the headphones are paired with the device. The system automatically recognizes the model and offers the appropriate widget.
To add an indicator, you need to pinch the empty space on the desktop and select the widget menu. In the category "Tools" or "Bluetooth", you should find an element that displays the level of charge of the connected devices. After dragging the widget to the screen, you will see not only the total percentage, but also separate values for the left and right earphone, as well as for the case itself.
Keep in mind that the data on the widget is not updated in real time, but with a slight delay or when you open the case cover. If the widget shows incorrect data, try to turn off and reconnect the headphones through the Bluetooth menu, this will update the profile of the device in the system.
The HyperOS widgets are even more flexible, allowing you to change the size of the window and the style of displaying numbers. This is especially convenient if you use several pairs of headphones and want to quickly switch between them, controlling their autonomy, having such a widget eliminates the need to install third-party software.
Using the Mi Wear app for accurate data
The official Mi Wear app (formerly known as Mi True Wireless) is Xiaomi’s most trusted headphone management tool, available on Google Play Market and Apple App Store. Once installed and first launched, the app will automatically find the connected headphones and provide detailed statistics, including the exact percentage of charge of each channel.
The interface is minimalist, and the home screen displays a large image of the case and headphones with numerical values, and you can check the firmware version and update it if you need to, which often solves battery problems. Connecting to the app requires a stable Internet connection for initial data synchronization.
One of the key features of the Mi Wear is the ability to customize touch control and equalizer. However, the main feature for which many install the application is autonomy monitoring. The application also shows the history of use and approximate time to the next charge, based on current activity.
☑️ Checking in on Mi Wear
⚠️ Note: Mi Wear App Requires Permission to Access Geolocation (GPS) to scan Bluetooth devices on Android correctly, without this permission, the search may not start.
Third-party apps for Android and iOS
If the official app for some reason does not suit you or is not installed, you can use proven third-party solutions. For the Android platform, one of the leaders is the application Assistant for Mi True Wireless or Mi Buds MIE. They provide even more information than standard tools, including a battery discharge schedule.
For iOS users, the situation is a little more complicated, as the system restricts third-party programs from accessing data about the battery of Bluetooth accessories. However, there are aggregator applications such as Toolbox Pro or Material Pods that can read data through special protocols if the headphones support them. In most cases, on the iPhone, the percentage of charge is visible only in the battery widget after the first connection.
When choosing third-party software, pay attention to the permissions the program requests. Avoid applications with dubious reputations that require access to contacts or personal files. For simple charge checks, basic Bluetooth rights are enough.
- 📱 Material Pods is a great option for Android with a beautiful interface.
- 🍏 Material Pods (iOS) is one of the few working iPhone solutions.
- 🛠 Assistant for Mi – functional combine for all Xiaomi models.
Comparison of charge display methods
The various ways of getting information about the battery have their pros and cons. System widgets are convenient because they do not require the installation of additional software, but may not work on smartphones of other brands. Apps give maximum detail, but consume a little more resources of the phone in the background.
The table below compares the basic methods for rapid orientation:
| Method | precision | Need for installation | Support for iOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case LED | Low (color) | No. | Yes. |
| MIUI Widget | High (%) | No (embedded) | No. |
| Mi Wear appendix | Maximum | Yes. | Yes. |
| Third-party Apps | Tall. | Yes. | Partially. |
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For iPhone owners, the only stable way to see the exact percentage of charge is often the Battery widget in the notification curtain or the official Mi Wear app.
Display problems and their solution
Often, users are faced with a situation where the phone shows 100% charge, and after 10 minutes the headphones turn off, this can be due to the desynchronization of the battery controller or the “memory effect” of old batteries, in which case the calibration procedure helps.
Calibration requires completely discharging the headphones and case until they stop turning on, then putting them on charge and holding them until full saturation without interrupting the process, and trying to remove the device from the Bluetooth list (Forget the device) and pairing again.
Sometimes the problem is oxidized contacts. Wipe the metal contacts on the headphones and inside the case with a dry lilaless cloth or cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol. Bad contact can cause the headphones in the case to not charge, although the indicator shows charging.