Users of popular TWS-Xiaomi headsets often face a situation where the device stops connecting correctly to the smartphone or one of the headphones starts working quieter than the other, in which case the most effective solution is to completely reset the system to factory parameters. This procedure allows you to eliminate software failures, clear the cache of the Bluetooth protocol and restore synchronization between channels.
The recovery process doesn't require any special tools or a computer connection, and it's done directly on the headphones and on the interface of your mobile device, and it's important to understand that hard reset is the last resort you should take if you don't have to reconnect, but it's the one that solves the desynchronization problem 90 percent of the time.
Before you start active, you need to make sure you clearly understand the sequence of operations. Violation of timings or the order of pressing can cause the device to remain in pairing mode, but not enter reset mode. Carefully study the material to complete all the steps correctly the first time.
Diagnostics of problems: when you need to reset settings
It's not always obvious why the headset is not behaving properly. Sometimes the sound can be interrupted by interference, but more often than not, the culprit is a software glitch inside the headphone microcontroller. If you notice that the Xiaomi AirDots 2 is not visible on the list of available devices, although there have been no problems before, this is the first signal to action.
Also alarming is the desynchronization of the stereo channels: In normal operation, one headphone (master) connects to the phone, and the second (slave) connects to the master, and if the phone sees two separate devices with the same name or the sound comes from only one ear, then the communication between the headphones themselves is broken.
- 🔴 Headphones do not go into pairing mode (blink red and white) after extraction from the case.
- 🔴 The smartphone sees only one headphone from a pair instead of a stereo headset.
- 🔴 Permanent connection breaks or a quiet sound in one of the channels.
- 🔴 Inability to connect to a previously known device.
⚠️ Attention: If the headphone indicators do not light up at all, the problem may not be in the software failure, but in a discharged battery.Be sure to charge the case and the headphones themselves during the reset 20-30 minute.
Another reason to reset could be to sell the device or transfer it to another user, store the latest connected gadgets in the headset memory, and so that the new owner can easily connect AirDots to his phone, you need to clear this memory.
Preparation of the device for the discharge procedure
The success of the operation depends on proper preparation, and this stage should not be ignored, as rush often leads to errors. The first step is to remove the existing connection in your smartphone's Bluetooth settings, a critical step that many people miss.
Go to Bluetooth settings, search the list of Xiaomi AirDots 2 (or AirDots 2) and click “Forget device” or “Unpair.” Then turn off Bluetooth on the phone completely, which will prevent automatic reconnection during the reset process, which could interrupt the procedure.
☑️ Checklist for preparation for discharge
Place both earbuds in a charge case. Make sure they sit tight in the sockets and the magnets pull them in. The headphones should light up red to signal the start of charging. If the indicators are not burning, wipe the contacts on the headphones and inside the case with dry cloth.
It's important to understand the difference between just turning off and resetting. Just putting your headphones in your case, you turn them off. To enter reset mode, you need a specific sequence of actions with touch panels. Keep your phone on hand, but don't turn on Bluetooth yet.
Step-by-step: how to make a hard reset
There are two main ways to reset your settings on Xiaomi AirDots 2: standard (through the case) and alternative (without the case).
Take both earbuds out of the charge case. They should automatically turn on. Wait for the lights to flash (usually white, which means pairing standby mode). Now you need to press and hold the touch zones on both earbuds at the same time.
Sequence of action:
1. Remove the headphones from the case.
2. Hold the sensors for 5 seconds (off).
3. without letting go, keep another 15-20 seconds (reset).When you hold them, they change color, they can go out (off), then they can go red again, and then they can flash red and white (or just white) a few times, and it's this blink that signals that the reset has been successful, and the total retention time is about 20 seconds.
What to do if the timings are knocked down?
After a successful reset, put the headphones back in the case. Close the lid (if you have one), or just leave them in the sockets for 5-10 seconds. This is necessary for the devices to reboot and save the new settings. Then re-extract them - they should automatically go into pairing mode.
Alternative methods and recovery regimes
Sometimes the standard procedure may not work the first time because of the firmware specific set of headphones, and in those cases, you might try the blind reset method, which is that you take out the headphones, you immediately pinch the sensors and hold them until the characteristic blink, without waiting for the initial switch on.
Another nuance is the AirDots 2, which can sometimes be defined as Redmi AirDots. The reset principles are identical, but the visual indication may differ. In some versions, after reset, the headphones do not flash immediately, but require re-extracting from the case to activate the search mode.
| Status of the indicator | Meaning | User action |
|---|---|---|
| Burning red. | Charging/Switching off | Wait or release the sensor |
| Blinks white | Interconnection mode | Search in Bluetooth. |
| Blinking fast 3 times | Successful discharge | Put it in the case. |
| Burning blue/red | Combination coming. | Waiting for completion |
If none of these methods work, try resetting the case by connecting it to the USB charger. External power sometimes helps stabilize the controller during a critical operation. However, be careful: using poor-quality cables can cause interference.
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Use an original or certified USB cable to charge the case during complex procedures. Cheap cables can give insufficient voltage, which leads to unstable electronics.
Post-reset coupling: resetting
Once you've successfully reset and put the headphones in the case, you go through a reset phase. Get both of the headphones at the same time. They have to automatically connect to each other. The indicator of one of them (usually the right one) will flash slowly, and the second one will flash quickly or not, which means that you have to establish an internal connection.
Now turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone. AirDots 2 or Xiaomi AirDots 2 should appear on the list of available devices. Click on the name to connect. If the system requests a pairing confirmation, agree.
It's important to connect the device that came first, and if you see two identical names, it means that the synchronization between the headphones has not occurred, and in this case, the reset procedure should be repeated, paying more attention to the simultaneous extraction from the case.
⚠️ Warning: Don't try to connect the left and right earphones as separate devices. They should work as a single stereo system. If the phone suggests connecting them separately, repeat the reset.
Once you've successfully connected, check the microphone and control buttons, try to change the track or change the volume, and if all the commands are correct, then the reset has been successful.
Common Errors and How to Resolve Them
Even following the instructions, users sometimes make mistakes, the most common of which is the late release of sensors. Many users release their fingers as soon as the headphones turn off (the indicator goes off), you can't do this: you need to hold until you reset.
Another mistake is trying to reset when the phone’s Bluetooth memory still has an old connection profile.The phone can automatically try to “push” the old encryption keys onto the headphones, which blocks the setup process.
- 🔴 Forgot to remove the device from the phone’s memory before resetting.
- 🔴 Touch panels were released too early (without waiting for the blinking).
- 🔴 Removed headphones from the case not at the same time, which disrupted the synchronization.
- 🔴 Low battery charge, which is why the headphones turn off during the reset process.
It's also worth mentioning the software bugs of the smartphone itself, which sometimes isn't the headphones that are the problem, but the overflowing Bluetooth cache on the Android device, which is when cleaning up the Bluetooth cache in the phone's app settings or rebooting it completely.
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The main secret of success is the simultaneous removal of headphones from the case and strict adherence to timing of the retention of sensors (about 20 seconds) until the characteristic blink.