Owners of wireless acoustics from Xiaomi and the sub-brand Redmi often face situations where devices stop syncing or refuse to charge. A conventional shutdown in this case does not help, as it requires deeper interference with the controller. The correct reboot of Xiaomi headphones allows you to eliminate software failures that accumulate during operation.
Many users confuse a simple power outage with a complete reset procedure, which leads to errors. It is important to understand the difference between turning off a device and its Hard Reset, which clears the pairing memory, and this is the process we will discuss in detail so that you can return the gadget to work without contacting the service.
Current TWS (True Wireless Stereo) models are built on complex chips that require proper initialization every time you turn on, and if you notice that your left or right earphone is not connecting to your phone, or the sound is intermittent, it's time to reboot.
Difference Between Shutdown and Full Reset
The first thing to learn is that putting headphones in a case doesn't always mean rebooting them. In most Mi True Wireless Earbuds or Redmi Buds models, when the lid is closed, the device goes into standby mode, maintaining the current buffer state, which means that the software bug can be mothballed.
To eliminate serious glitches, it requires Hard Reset, which forcibly resets the Bluetooth module settings, a process that removes the history of all previously connected devices from the headset memory, and after this procedure, the headphones are perceived by the phone as new ones that have just been removed from the package.
⚠️ Warning: After performing a full reset, you will have to re-connect your headphones to your smartphone, as all old connection records will be deleted.
The reset procedure is especially relevant if you have changed your phone or sold an old device but forgot to remove it from the list of trusted gadgets.In this case, Xiaomi Earbuds may try to automatically connect to an unavailable signal source, ignoring your new smartphone.
Why isn't the normal restart working?
Preparation for the reboot: important nuances
Before you start manipulating the buttons, you need to make sure that the charge level is sufficient. If the battery in the case or the headphones themselves is discharged below 10%, the reset process can be interrupted, which will lead to incorrect work firmware. Put the headset on charge for at least 15-20 minutes.
It is also recommended to remove the old pairing in your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings, find your model in the list of devices, such as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, and click “Forget the device” or “Sever the pairing.” This will prevent address conflicts when you reconnect.
- 🔋 Make sure the case is at least charged on 30-40% stable operation of indicators.
- 📱 Turn off Bluetooth on all nearby devices that were previously used with these headphones.
- 🧹 Wipe the charging contacts on the headphones and inside the case to exclude errors in determining the charge.
Sometimes the problem is not the software, but the oxidized contacts. If the headphones can't see the case, they can't properly complete the on/off cycle. Use dry cloth or cotton swab to clean metal pins.
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If the headphone indicators do not light up when removed, try to slightly press them, inserting them into the case to make sure you are in contact with the charging ports.
Universal method of rebooting through the case
Most modern models, including the Redmi Buds 3 Pro and Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, use a single reset logic through a function button on the case charger.
Place both earbuds in the case and leave the lid open. Find a circular button on the back or inside between the ear compartments. You need to hold it for a while. 10-15 seconds until the status indicator flashes in a certain color, usually white or orange.
Sequence of action:
1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Open the lid.
3 Press and hold the button for 15 seconds.
4. Wait for the indicator to flash.When the light light turns on or changes the flashing mode, release the button, which is a signal that the reset has been successful, and you can now close the lid, wait a few seconds, and open it again to search for the device via Bluetooth.
☑️ Checking the success of the discharge
Reset for models without a physical button
Budget series like Redmi AirDots or early Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic are often devoid of an external control button. Owners of such devices wonder how to reboot Xiaomi headphones in this case, using the method of touch control or case manipulation.
For models with touch zones (such as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic), the procedure looks different. Remove both earphones from the case. simultaneously touch the touch zones on both devices and hold your finger for about 5-7 seconds until they turn off. Then repeat the action to turn on.
However, for complete resets on models without a case button, the method of triple touching or holding the sensor for 20 seconds is often used. The exact combination depends on the specific firmware revision. If standard methods do not help, try the following algorithm:
- Remove the device from the Bluetooth list on your phone.
- Put the headphones in the case, close the lid.
- Open the lid, quickly press 5 times on the sensors of both headphones (or hold 20 seconds).
- Wait for the red flashing of the indicators.
⚠️ Attention: In models without a case button, it's important to synchronize your actions. If you pinch the sensor on just one earpiece, it'll drop off and the stereo will break up.
Sometimes you have to do the procedure twice so that both channels (left and right) sync with each other, and once reset, one earpiece can become a master device, and the other will connect to it automatically.
Table of indicators and their value when discharged
Understanding color is critical to successful completion of the procedure: different colors and blinking modes tell the user the current status of the device, and misinterpreting signals can lead to you interrupting the process too soon.
The table below shows the main indicators for most current TWS models from Xiaomi and Redmi.Please note that the shades may vary slightly depending on the hardware version.
| Color of indicator | Reim flashing | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | Permanent. | There's a charging or resetting process going on. |
| White | Frequent flashing | The mode of pairing (Pairing Mode) |
| Red. | Slow blinking | Low battery charge or reset error |
| Green. | It lights up and goes out. | Successful connection or full charge |
If after all the manipulations, the indicator is lit red and does not respond to the buttons, it may require a deep discharge of the device. Leave the case open for 24 hours to fully drain the battery, and then put on charging.
Solving the problem: if the reboot didn't help
There are times when even a full Hard Reset doesn't bring the headphones back to life, which can indicate deeper issues, such as desynchronization of the left and right channels, in which case you need to steam with each other.
This often requires you to press the case button (or sensor) three times quickly until the indicators flash red. Then quickly press two more times, a 3+2 combination on some Redmi AirDots models that triggers partner-search mode.
- 🔄 Make sure both headphones have the same firmware version (updated via the Mi Wear or Xiaomi Earbuds app).
- 📶 Check if a powerful Wi-Fi signal source or microwave nearby is causing interference.
- 🔌 Try using a different charging cable and power supply, eliminating current problems.
If nothing works, one of the batteries or the power controller may have failed, and in this case the software methods are powerless and a diagnostic in the service center is required, but in 90% of cases the methods described above restore the working capacity.
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If only one headphone works after reset, put both in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then pull out at the same time - they should sync automatically.