Modern users often face a situation when you need to quickly activate the audio device, but the usual buttons do not react or behave unpredictable. The process of how to turn on Bluetooth headphones wireless Xiaomi depends on the specific model, whether it is popular AirDots, Redmi Buds or flagship Mi True Wireless. Understanding the logic of touch panels and mechanical buttons allows you to avoid unnecessary panic and quickly restore access to music or calls.
It's important to remember that most of the current models from the Chinese giant don't have a separate on button in the classic sense, activation occurs automatically when you remove from the case or when you hold the touch zone for a long time. If your headphones don't respond, it may be a dead battery or a failure in the software that requires a forced restart.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithms of actions for all current series of devices, including the nuances of working with the charging case. You will learn how to correctly enter the pairing mode if the automatic connection does not work, and what hidden functions can help in difficult situations. Careful follow the instructions will help to extend the life of the gadget.
Features of activation of different models Xiaomi
Xiaomi and Redmi’s audio lineups are vast and vary widely. Budget models like the Redmi AirDots or Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic often rely on physical buttons hidden under the touchpad. At the same time, advanced versions like the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro use complex sensor algorithms that respond to the force of pressing and the duration of touch.
The key control is the charging case, which in some models is the "switch" for the headphones themselves: while they are inside, they can be in deep sleep or charging mode. Removal from the socket signals the switch on the Bluetooth module. However, if you want to connect the device to a new phone, simple retrieval may not be enough - you need to manually activate the search mode.
⚠️ Warning: Don't try to disassemble the headphone case to find the on button. TWS (True Wireless Stereo button is either hidden under the sensor, is on the case, or is missing as a separate control.
For active noise cancellation (ANC) models, the on-on process can be combined. Often a certain sequence of taps is required to switch modes, which is sometimes perceived by the user as a device failure to turn on. Understanding the specifics of your model is the first step to successful operation.
Why do models behave differently?
Algorithm of inclusion of headphones with a button on the case
Many users search for the button on the plugs themselves, unaware that control is focused on the charging case, which is typical for the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 series and some versions of Redmi Buds. To turn such headphones on and put them into visibility mode, you need to perform a series of sequential actions with the body.
Open the case lid without removing the headphones themselves. There should be a round function button on the back or inside of the case. A short press usually shows battery power (blinking the indicator), but a long hold (about 2-3 seconds) starts pairing mode. The indicator will flash white, signaling readiness for connection.
☑️ Checking activation through the case
If the indicator doesn't light up, check the charge of the case itself. Failure to react can mean a deep discharge of the battery case. Connect the case to the charger for 10-15 minutes and repeat the procedure. Also make sure that the headphones are tightly seated in the nests and the contact areas are clean.
How to turn on headphones without a button (touch control)
The smaller models, like the Redmi AirDots and Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, lack a button on the case, and the logic here is to automatically turn on when you retrieve it or force it to activate it through the touchpad, so if the headphones were in the case for a long time, they could go into energy storage mode.
The standard switching procedure is to remove both earbuds from the case, and they have to automatically turn on and try to connect to each other (TWS-And then you're going to pair, and then one of them becomes the master device, and if you don't, you're going to press and hold the sensory area on each earpiece for a while. 5-7 seconds.
During the hold, you'll hear a voice message, "Power on" or "Pairing," and the lights will flash red and white (or blue), which means that the Bluetooth module is activated and is in search mode, and now the device is visible in the list available on the smartphone.
| Model | Method of inclusion | Indication | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi AirDots | Sensor retention 5-7 seconds | Red/White | Auto-inclusion from the case |
| Mi TWS 2 | Case button (2 seconds) | White (blinks) | Case is acting as a remote control. |
| Redmi Buds 3 | Auto/Sensor Holding | Green/Red | Wearable sensor in the ear |
| Mi Air 2 Pro | The button on the case | Orange/White | Support for wireless charging |
Rub the surface with a dry soft cloth before trying to turn on. Sometimes you need to press a little harder than you think, but without fanaticism, so as not to damage the body.
Interfacing mode and device search
Turning on the headphones is only half the battle. To make sound appear in speakers, you need to successfully pair with your smartphone or computer. Once activated, the headphones go into standby mode, but do not always automatically connect to a previously known device if it is turned off or far away.
Open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device and start the scan. The list should show Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless or similar name. If you see two identical devices (for example, "R" and "L" or two devices "AirDots_R"), This means that the headphones are out of sync with each other.
In this case, you need to reset. This is usually done by holding the sensors for a long time (about 20 seconds) until the indicators flash several times. After the reset, the headphones will find each other again, and the phone will only have one device to connect to.
⚠️ Warning: If you see two identical devices on the Bluetooth list, don't connect to either of them. First, reset your headphones, otherwise the sound will only go to one channel or the microphone will not work.
For Android users, the feature of quick connection through a pop-up (Mi Pop-up), but it works only with the original MIUI and HyperOS software. On other devices, the connection occurs through the standard menu of system settings.
Problem Solving: Headphones are not included
The situation when the device does not respond to any action, most often associated with a critical discharge of the battery. Lithium-polymer batteries in small headphones have a small capacity, and if they were in the case for several months without recharging, the voltage could fall below the activation threshold.
Put a case with headphones on charge for at least 30-40 minutes, even if the indicator does not light up immediately. Sometimes it takes time to "sweep" the battery chemistry. Use a cable and power supply with a current of no more than 1A, as high-powered chargers for flagships can be aggressive for low-power Xiaomi devices.
Another reason could be oxidation of the contacts, there are golden patches on the bottom of the headphones and inside the case, and over time, they become covered with plaque that prevents charging, gently wipe them with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, and after drying, try turning the device on again.
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If the headphones haven't been used for a long time, put them in a case and plug the case into overnight charging, which can resuscitate deeply drained batteries.
If neither charging nor cleaning contacts nor resetting helps, the power controller or the battery itself may have failed, in which case a professional diagnosis is required at the service center, since the battery replacement in the battery is not possible. TWS-Headphones - a complex technological process.
Resetting and reconnecting
When standard on-boarding methods fail, or the headphones are not behaving properly (sound is lost, one channel wheezes), a full reset (Factory Reset) is required, which returns the device to factory parameters and clears the memory of old pairing profiles.
For most models without a briefcase button (AirDots, Basic), the algorithm is this: put the headphones in the case, open the lid. Press and hold the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously for 20-30 seconds. The indicators should flash red several times, then go out. This is a signal of a successful reset.
Reset sequence (for models without a button on the case):
1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Open the lid.
3 Press and hold the sensors for 20-30 seconds.
4. Wait for triple flashing red.
5. Close the lid and open again for inclusion.Once you reset, remove the device from the Bluetooth list on your phone ("Forget the device") and pair it again as if you were using the headphones for the first time, which solves 90% of software conflicts.
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Full reset (Hard Reset) is a universal solution for most software failures, channel desynchronization and connection problems.