With the release of the Xiaomi Buds 6, the company has increased the number of audio products it offers. The new earbuds are positioned as a bridge between the iOS and Android ecosystems. The Buds 6, which were formally introduced on December 25, are part of the company’s larger plan to improve cross-platform compatibility, which is also the direction HyperOS 3 is taking.
One of the most notable additions is full support for Apple’s Find My app. For the first time, a Xiaomi audio product can be tracked directly through Apple’s native location network, allowing iPhone users to locate the Buds 6 charging case on Apple’s map interface. By adding functionality that was previously only available with AirPods, Xiaomi is indicating that it wants to reach out to customers directly within the Apple ecosystem.
Apart from Apple’s integration of Find My, Xiaomi’s own Find system allows users to track individual earbuds and initiate sound alerts when they are in proximity. There is a technical restriction, though: the Buds 6 can only be linked to one tracking network at a time. Earbuds must be reset to factory settings to switch between Xiaomi’s and Apple’s systems.
Audio performance is another focus of the Buds 6; the earbuds are tuned by Harman, a brand owned by Samsung with strong recognition in professional audio. They feature gold-plated triple magnetic drivers and support high-resolution audio with transmission speeds of up to 2.1 Mbps.
Beyond active noise cancellation, the gadget also has artificial intelligence features. With their three microphones, the Buds 6 are especially helpful for travel and multilingual work settings because they can record conversations, summarize meetings, and translate in real time.
In terms of design, each earbud weighs just 4.4 grams and uses a curved, bionic shape intended for comfort during extended use. The Buds 6 are available in Nebula Purple, Pearl White, Titanium Gold, and Moon Shadow Black, priced at 699 yuan (approximately $100). With this combination of features, Xiaomi positions the Buds 6 as a strong competitor in the premium wireless earbud market.
