Table of contents:
- Reset the device and remove a bad configuration
- Reset Bluetooth settings
- Remove unused features from the connected device
- Use this feature to force the visibility of the device
- Manage Bluetooth connections with this application
The Bluetooth connection of your Xiaomi mobile does not work with your car? This is a problem that many users have on their minds.
Some have temporarily fixed this problem, and others have no choice but to manually pair the Bluetooth connection with the car each time they go to use it. There is no magic option that works with all Xiaomi models, so we go over some solutions taking into account different contexts.
For example, if the Bluetooth connection no longer works with the car, if it does not appear in the list of connected devices, if the devices are incorrectly configured, among other common errors. So you can take into account these series of suggestions to find the definitive solution.
Reset the device and remove a bad configuration
This is an essential step to solve any Bluetooth connection problem with an already connected device. That is, if the connection worked perfectly between the two devices, and stopped working, then this would have to be one of the first steps to take.
To do this, go to Settings >> Bluetooth and click on the car device and choose "Unpair". Once the mobile has been removed from the configuration, click on "Update" at the bottom.
One detail to keep in mind is that this process will be half if you do not carry out the same process with the car. So you will have to reset it before trying again with the Bluetooth connection from the mobile. It is usually a process as simple as deleting the configuration from the mobile, since you will only have to delete the records from the car screen.
However, before taking any action on the configuration of your car, check the manuals or ask the manufacturer for information to carry out this process correctly. Once the mobile and the car settings are at zero, set the Bluetooth again.
Reset Bluetooth settings
If you have many devices paired with Bluetooth, one of them may be causing a conflict and not allowing the system to function properly. And the same can happen after a major MIUI update.
So to remove these possible suspects for your car Bluetooth problem, reset their settings. To do this, go to Settings >> Connection and sharing and scroll to the option “Restart Wifi, mobile networks and Bluetooth”.
One detail to keep in mind before performing this step is that this method will also erase the WiFi and mobile data settings. So evaluate if you want to give it a try. If you do this, don't forget to go back to Settings to activate Bluetooth and detect all compatible devices.
Remove unused features from the connected device
Take a look at the Bluetooth settings on the mobile, and see if the connection with the device in the car is properly.
To do this, go to Settings >> Bluetooth and select the name assigned for your car's configuration. You will see that one of the options it offers is to specify the use of the device connected via Bluetooth.
For example, if you want it for hands-free you will have to activate "Phone Audio", or if it is to listen to music, activate "Multimedia Audio". The important thing is to keep the function you are not using inactive to avoid conflicts.
It's a simple configuration, so if you want to change the usage, you can modify it at any time. Following this dynamic you can check the characteristics of each device connected with Bluetooth.
Use this feature to force the visibility of the device
If you have removed the Bluetooth settings to pair your car devices from scratch, but it no longer recognizes it, try this solution.
If you have MIUI 11 you will only have to go to Settings >> Bluetooth >> Additional settings. Once you find this section you scroll down to "Bluetooth display settings", and check " Show Bluetooth devices without names ".
And if you have an older version of MIUI, you may only see this option by activating Developer Options. So first do these steps:
- Go to Settings >> About phone
- Press several times on MIUI Version until you see the message "Now the developer options are activated!"
Now go to Additional Settings >> Developer options and scroll to “Show Bluetooth devices without name” to activate it. Once you restart the mobile, you should see the device in the car in the Bluetooth settings to start the pairing process.
Manage Bluetooth connections with this application
Another option to consider if Bluetooth no longer connects to the car or does not appear in the list of compatible devices is to use tools such as Bluetooth Pair.
You will not find additional functions, but it manages Bluetooth connections independently of the mobile system, avoiding some configuration errors.
Once you install the app, see if it detects the car's Bluetooth. If it is still not visible, apply one of the steps we mentioned before to remove the configuration and start from scratch using this app.
In addition, you will see that the app has an option that allows you to automate the pairing process, since you can select that a certain device connects automatically when you activate the mobile's Bluetooth.
