Redmi / Xiaomi Earbuds
Redmi / Xiaomi Earbuds sockets can be accessed by only one application at a time. Do not run other Redmi / Xiaomi Earbuds’s companion or monitoring apps while using BudsLink, such as:
- Bluetooth Battery Meter GNOME Extension (disable the Redmi feature in the extension preferences)
- Displays a circular battery widget, supporting either a single battery (headset) or three separate levels for Left, Right, and Case.
- The case battery is shown only when the Redmi / Xiaomi report it, usually when the case is charging or when at least one bud is inside.
- Only certain Redmi / Xiaomi models support ANC mode.
- Some models support ANC but not Ambient mode.
Icons:
Anti-Noise Cancellation (ANC)
 | Anti-Noise Cancellation Off |
 | Anti-Noise Cancellation On |
 | Ambient |
Features
When enabled, the system can detect Redmi / Xiaomi headphones/earbuds among connected Bluetooth devices. It communicates over RFCOMM sockets to support features such as:
- Battery level reporting
- Control of ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) / Ambient mode (if supported)
- Configure Stem/Touch, Equalizer, Notifications etc.
Configuration by Device
Configure per device settings if supported
Icon selection
- Device icons: Select from the available options for your headset type (single-battery or dual-battery devices).
- Case icon: For models that report a case battery, an additional case icon can be selected.
Other settings:
Other settings are self explanatory similar to settings available in OEM Mobile App
Compatibility
Some devices have not yet been tested and may show incorrect features in the configuration. Others may be missing entirely. If you notice missing devices or incorrect feature mappings, please open an issue on GitHub so we can add or correct them.
Currently tested and confirmed working:
- Redmi Buds 6 Play ✅ — Credits: drinkingoutofcups
Redmi Buds 6 Play
| Feature | Supported | Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Level | L, R, Case | ✅ |
| Equalizer Preset | ✅ | ✅ |
| Low Latency | ✅ | ✅ |
| Find My buds (Ring) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Gestures | ✅ | ✅ |
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
| Feature | Supported | Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Level | L, R, Case | ❌ |
| Noise Cancellation (strength) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Transparency (modes) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Equalizer Preset | ✅ | ❌ |
| Equalizer Custom | ✅ | ❌ |
| In Ear Detection | ✅ | ❌ |
| Auto Answer Calls | ✅ | ❌ |
| Adaptive Sound | ✅ | ❌ |
| Low Latency | ✅ | ❌ |
| Dual Connection (Multipoint) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Find My buds (Ring) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Gestures | ✅ | ❌ |