Set up headphones on Xiaomi: how to choose the right profile and improve the sound in the MIUI

Connecting headphones to a Xiaomi smartphone is only half the battle. To get really high-quality sound, you need to set them up properly in the system. MIUI. Many users do not even suspect that the settings are hidden functions to optimize the sound for a specific model of headphones – whether it is wired Mi Earphones or wireless Redmi Buds 4 Pro. Without the right configuration, you risk dim bass, distorted high frequencies, or unstable Bluetooth connectivity.

In this article, we will analyze all the hidden options of Settings. → Sound and vibration, including rarely mentioned options like Adaptive Sound and Equalizer for headphones:

• 🔍 Automatically determine the model of connected headphones and apply the optimal profile
• 🎧 Set up an equalizer for genres of music (from classics to hip-hop)
• 🔋 Optimize battery consumption when using Bluetooth headphones
• 🛠 Fix common problems (stuttering, communication breaks, low volume)

We pay special attention to the hidden regime "LDAC" Hi-Res Audio, which is activated only when manually set up and allows you to transmit sound in a quality close to the studio. 13/14 and POCO F5 Pro, but disabled by default.

1. MIUI Automatically determines the headphone model

Modern Xiaomi smartphones on the basis MIUI 12+ They can recognize connected headphones and use pre-configured profiles, and this function works for wired models (via 3.5 mm or Type-C) and wireless models via Bluetooth:

When the first connection is made, the system analyzes:

• 🔌 Impedance of headphones (resistance measured in Omahas)
• 📊 Frequency characteristics (low/medium/high frequency balance)
• 🔋 Type of connection (analog, digital or wireless)
• 🏷 Model (if headphones from Xiaomi – data taken from the database) MIUI)

For example, when connecting Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD The system automatically activates the profile with amplified low frequencies, and for Redmi Buds 4 Active, it optimizes the audio delay for games. MIUI your headphones:

1. Connect the headphones to the smartphone
2. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → Headphones
3. Look at the line Headphone Type – there should be a model or category (for example, “Intrachannel with a microphone”)

⚠️ Attention: If MIUI Incorrectly identified the model (e.g., showed "Unknown headphones"), manually select the nearest profile in the menu Headphone type. Profile mismatch can cause sound distortion at high volume.

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For headphones with impedance above 32 ohms (e.g. Beyerdynamic) DT 770 Pro) manually select the profile "High-Home Headphones" - this will prevent distortion at high volume.

2. Manual change of headphone profile in MIUI

Automatic definition doesn't work perfectly, especially with third-party headphones, MIUI It allows you to manually select a profile from pre-configured options:

Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration → Headphones → Type of headphones and choose one of the options:

If your model is not listed, choose the closest option to the type, for example, AirPods Pro will suit the profile "Intrachannel", and for the most common type of model, you can choose the most similar option. JBL Tune 510BT — "Invoices".

After selecting a profile, check the sound on a track with a wide dynamic range (e.g., "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen).

• 🔊 Sexual clarity (not to be “sinked” in the instruments)
• 🎵 Bass (should be deep, but not "bullying")
• 🎶 High frequency (do not cut the ear)

Test a bass track (e.g. electronic music)

Listen to the vocals (songs with a clear voice)

Check the high frequencies (violin, plates)

Compare the volume with another profile

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3. equalizer setting for perfect sound

Built-in equalizer MIUI It allows you to dot the sound to your preferences or the earphones, so you can open it:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and vibration → equalizer
2. Activate the Equalizer slider
3. Select pre-preset or set up manually

MIUI Offers 5 Preliminary Presets:

• 🎵 Classic – smooth sound with an emphasis on medium frequencies (ideal for orchestral music)
• 🎸 Rock – High and medium frequencies (for guitar riffs)
• 🎤 Pop - Emphasized vocals and high frequencies
• 🎧 Basses – Enhanced Low Frequency (for hip-hop and electronic music)
• 🎼 Custom - manual setting of 10 stripes

For manual adjustment:

1. Choose Preset Custom
2. Move the sliders to adjust the frequencies: 60 Hz - subbass (depth) 230 Hz - lower middle (warmth of sound) 910 Hz - upper middle (vocals) 3.6 kHz - presence (clearness of instruments) 14 kHz - air (high overtones)

⚠️ Attention: Excessive bass reinforcement (60–230 Hz) on low-impedance headphones (<20 Oms can cause distortions. Optimal level for most models: +3...+6 dB.

4. Optimization of Bluetooth headphones: codec and bitrate

When using wireless headphones, the sound quality depends not only on the headphones themselves, but also on the selected Bluetooth codec. MIUI Supports the following codecs (from worst to best):

• 📞 SBC — Basic codec, low quality (128-328 kbit / s)
• 🎵 AAC — Best for music (up to 256 kbps) but depends on implementation
• 🎧 aptX – low latency, good quality (352 kbps)
• 🎚 LDAC — Hi-Res Audio up to 990 kbps (available on flagships)

To select the codec:

1. Connect your headphones to Bluetooth
2. Open Settings → Connected devices
3. Click on the name of your headphones → Sound settings
4. Select Sound Quality and select a priority codec

For activation LDAC (available 12/13/14, POCO F4/F5):

1. Enable the Developer Mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — press 7 times)
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers
3. Find the Bluetooth Codec and select LDAC
4. Install Beatrate. LDAC 990 kbit/s (Quality) or 660 kbit/s (Balance)

⚠️ Attention: When in use LDAC at maximum bitrate (990 kbit / s), you can subside at a distance of more than 5 meters from the smartphone.

5 Additional Features: Adaptive Sound and Mono Audio

MIUI Offers two little-known features that can greatly improve the listening experience:

1. Adaptive Sound (Adaptive Sound)

This feature analyzes ambient noise and automatically adjusts the equalizer for better audibility, useful in noisy places (metro, street).

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Sound. → Adaptive Sound
2. Activate the slider
3. Go through a short setup (the smartphone microphone will record ambient noise)

2. Mono Audio (Mono sound)

It converts stereo to mono, is useful for people with hearing impairments or when using a single earpiece.

1. Settings → Special facilities → Sound. → Mono sound

Also in MIUI There is a hidden function Sound notification about the connection of headphones (voices Xiao) AI), plug-in:

Settings → Sound and vibration → System sounds → Voice notifications

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Adaptive Sound may conflict with the manual equalizer settings, so if the sound gets worse after it's activated, turn it off and return to the custom profile.

6. Solving common headphone problems

Even after you set it up properly, you can have problems. Here's how to fix them:

Problem 1: Headphones are connected, but sound is going through the speaker

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone
• 🔌 Turn off and reconnect the headphones.
• 📱 Check the Settings. → Sound and vibration → Sound output – your earphone should be selected
• 🛠 Reset Bluetooth Settings: Settings → Connected devices → Settings (⚙) → Reset the settings

Problem 2: Low volume in Bluetooth headphones

• 🔊 Turn on absolute volume in Settings → For developers → Network settings → Turn off the absolute volume of Bluetooth (paradoxical, but turning off this option often increases the volume)
• 🎧 Check the volume limits in headphones (for example, Sony). WH-1000XM5 has its limitations)
• 📲 Set a third-party equalizer (like Wavelet) and increase the preamplifier

Problem 3: The sound is interrupted or stuttering

• 🔋 Charge headphones (below 20% charge may be malfunctioning)
• 📶 Switch to codec. SBC (less demanding of communication)
• 🚫 Turn off Wi-Fi or mobile data – they can interfere at 2.4 GHz
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to Settings → Bluetooth → Forget the device → plug in again

Problem 4: The headphone microphone is not working

• 🎤 Check permissions for the app (e.g. WhatsApp should have access to the microphone)
• 🔧 B Settings → Annexes → Permit management → Microphones enable access for the desired applications
• 🔄 Switch the sound source during the call (click on the headphone icon in the notification panel)

7. Hidden chips for advanced users

MIUI hides a few useful features that are not enabled by default:

1. Game Sound mode

Reduces the latency of the sound for games.

Settings → Special features → Sound → Game sound

The effect is noticeable in shooters (PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty, where synchronization of sound and image is important.

Adjustment of microphone sensitivity

If your voice is not heard in calls through headphones, increase sensitivity:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → Permissions → Microphone → Sensitivity

3. Cutting off sound compression

MIUI It's the default compressor of sound to save resources:

1. Activate the Developer Mode
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For Developers
3. Find Disable Sound Compression and Activate

4. Forced activation of Hi-Res Audio

On some models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, POCO F5 Pro) you can force Hi-Res Audio on even for unsupported headphones:

Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound quality → Enable Hi-Res Audio (experimental function)

⚠️ Warning: Forced activation of Hi-Res Audio on unsupported headphones can lead to sound distortion or increased battery consumption.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up headphones on Xiaomi