Xiaomi’s current wireless headphones, including the popular Mi True Wireless and Redmi Buds series, are complex miniature devices running their own software. Like any integrated electronics gadget, they can periodically encounter software failures that can be expressed in the desynchronization of the left and right channels, problems connecting to a smartphone or distorting the sound. In such situations, users often search for the “Reset” button, but, unfortunately, it does not physically exist on the body of these accessories, which causes confusion among beginners.
The process, which is commonly referred to as “resetting,” is technically a forced factory reset or deep reboot of the Bluetooth module, which clears the internal memory of the headphones from temporary errors and broken pairing profiles, allowing the device to start from scratch. It is important to understand that for different Xiaomi models, the algorithm of actions can be radically different: somewhere you need to pinch the touch areas, and somewhere you need to use a hidden button inside the charging case.
Before we start taking drastic measures, it’s worth noting that most problems are solved without losing warranty if you follow a strict course of action. Incorrect press sequence or ignoring indicators can lead to the headphones going into search mode, but not resetting errors. In this article, we will discuss in detail all known methods of resuscitation of headsets, from simple manipulations to a complete reset through the engineering menu.
⚠️ Warning: Before performing any reset actions, make sure that the charge of the case and the headphones themselves is at least 50.
Diagnosis: When you really need a reset
You don't always have to reboot immediately when you first sneeze your device. Often the problem is static electricity or a time conflict of protocols. However, there are a number of symptoms that clearly indicate that you need to interfere with the headphone firmware. If your gadget is acting strangely, ignoring the commands of the smartphone, most likely, a critical volume of logical errors has accumulated.
One of the main signs of resetting is channel desynchronization, a condition where one headphone (left or right) stops playing sound or works independently of the other, creating an echo effect. In normal operation, the two modules must be tightly connected, and the break in this connection for no apparent reason indicates a failure in the logic of the chip.
Also a wake-up call is the inability to find a device in the list of available Bluetooth gadgets, even if it has previously successfully mated. Sometimes the phone sees the headphones, but when you try to connect it gives an error or just spins the boot indicator, which may mean that Xiaomi has a conflicting profile in memory that blocks the new connection.
- 🎧 Headphones are visible in Bluetooth, but sound comes from only one channel or through a phone speaker.
- 📉 Indicators on the case or headphones themselves flash chaotically or do not light up when extracted.
- 🔌 The device does not charge, although the contacts are clean and the cable is serviceable.
- 📵 The smartphone does not detect headphones, although they are in pairing mode.
⚠️ Note: If after extraction from the case, the headphones do not go into pairing mode (the indicator does not blink), perhaps the problem is not in the software failure, but in the oxidation of charging contacts inside the case.
It's also worth mentioning that when the voice ascent doesn't respond or the touch controls stop working, if the light taps don't activate the pause or switching of tracks and the voice commands are ignored, then the background processes of the device are overloaded, in which case a simple reboot of the communication module is often the only way to return functionality.
Universal method of discharge through charging case
The most common method, which is relevant for most Mi True Wireless Earbuds and Redmi AirDots, involves using a functional button on the charging case, which is considered the “gold standard” for devices where the headphones themselves do not have physical buttons, and control is carried out exclusively through touch panels or automatically.
First, place both earbuds inside the charging case. Make sure they sit tightly in their niches and the magnets pull them to the contacts. If the case has an external control button (usually round and located on the front or side), this will be your main tool. In some older models, the button can be hidden inside the case between the headphone seats.
Press the reset button and hold it for a while. 15-30 The exact time depends on the specific firmware revision, but you should focus on the behavior of the LED indicator, which usually starts flashing white or orange, signaling the beginning of the memory cleanup process. You need to release the button only after the indicator blinks several times or changes the color of the glow.
☑️ Checklist before resetting
Once the procedure is completed successfully, the headphones can flash red or white before going out, which means the device is back to factory settings and ready for initial pairing, so you need to remove the old device from the Bluetooth list on your smartphone and search again.
| Model headphones | Positioning of the button | Retention time | Indication of success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Side of the case | 15-20 seconds | Fast flashing white |
| Redmi AirDots 3 | Inside the case | 10-15 sec. | Orange blinking |
| Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 | Behind the case | 20-30 seconds | White light |
| Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro | Side/Back | 10 seconds. | Blinking of the indicator |
It is important not to confuse normal pairing with reset mode. With a short press of a button (2-3 seconds), the headphones simply go into Bluetooth search mode, but do not clear the memory. A full reboot requires long retention, so watch the timer or count in your mind so that you do not interrupt the process too early.
Resetting headphones without a button on the case
Many low-end and compact models, such as the first-generation Redmi AirDots or Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic S, feature minimalist cases without any external or internal buttons. In such devices, the entire control logic is tied to the touch areas of the headphones themselves, which requires a different approach to the reset procedure.
To start, remove both headphones from the case. If they were previously paired with the phone, be sure to go to Bluetooth settings and select the option "Forget device" or "Delete." This is a critical step, since the phone can try to automatically restore connection with outdated parameters, interfering with the reset process.
The basic technique is to simultaneously squeeze the sensory areas on both earbuds, and you'll need to hold your fingers on the sensors for a while. 20-30 The first few seconds, the headphones may turn off, but don't let your fingers go -- they have to turn on again and go into reconnection mode. The indicators will flash red and white, which signals a reset.
What to do if sensors do not respond?
There is also an alternative method for models with a single working control button. If one headphone (usually the right one) is a master device, try resetting only on it, leaving the left one in the case. After resetting the right earphone, place it back in the case, close the lid, wait 10 seconds, and then remove both devices simultaneously for automatic synchronization.
- 👆 Make sure your fingers are dry and clean to ensure good contact with the touch area.
- 👂 Click on the logo area or the lower leg area where the sensor is usually located.
- ⏱️ Keep your headphones close to each other during the procedure for better synchronization.
Once the lights go out or flash frequently, place the headphones back in the case. Close the lid and wait for about a minute. Then re-extract them - they should automatically go into search mode (quick flashing of the white indicator), and you can find them in the Bluetooth list as a new device.
Use of Mi Wear and Xiaomi Earbuds
For owners of advanced models such as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro, FlipBuds or Buds 3T Pro, Xiaomi has developed specialized applications that allow you to manage settings at a deep level. Official utilities Mi Wear (for global versions) or Xiaomi Earbuds (for the Chinese market) often have a built-in reset function that works softer and more reliable than mechanical methods.
To use this method, connect your headphones to your smartphone via Bluetooth and open the app. In the main menu, select your headphones from the list of devices. Go to the settings section (usually the gear icon or three dots in the corner).
The advantage of software reset via the app is that you get visual confirmation of each step.In addition, before reset, the app can suggest updating the firmware, which often solves the problem without having to completely remove the settings.The updated Firmware can contain bug fixes that caused the unstable operation.
⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the firmware update process if the headphone battery runs out at this point, which can lead to a "bricking" device that cannot be restored at home.
In some cases, if the headphones are not connected to the phone, the app may offer a "Hearburst Search" or "Diagnostics" feature that forcibly initiates a reboot of the communication module, which is especially useful when standard methods do not work due to software conflicts on the smartphone side.
Features of reset for game models (Game Edition)
Gaming versions of headphones, such as the Redmi AirDots 2 Gaming Edition or Mi True Wireless Earphones Gaming Version, have low latency and specific modes of operation that require special attention when rebooting. These models often implement a special "Game Mode" mode, which can cause dissynchronization when program errors.
Reset procedures for game models often require triple tapping or a combination of actions. For example, on some models, you need to turn off the headphones, then pinch the sensors for 5 seconds to turn on, and immediately, without letting go, pinch them for another 10-15 seconds, this sequence activates a hidden flashing or deep reset mode.
In game models, the colors may differ: red may indicate game mode, blue may indicate normal mode. When reset, the indicators may flash all the colors of the rainbow. It is important to wait until they stabilize in one color or go out, which will mean the completion of the cleaning cycle.
If the low latency is not automatically activated after reset, you will have to re-activate the game mode through triple tapping on the sensor (usually 5 times in a row or according to a special scheme described in the instructions).
- 🎮 Game models may require longer button retention (up to 40 seconds).
- 🔋 Make sure the case is fully charged as test modes consume more power.
- 📡 After reset, recheck the microphone, as the noise reduction settings will also be reset.
Solving problems after the reboot
There are times when even after completing all the steps to reset, Xiaomi headphones continue to work incorrectly, in which case the problem may lie not in the headphones themselves, but in the Bluetooth cache on your smartphone or in physical damage.
If everything works perfectly on another phone, you need to clear the list of paired devices on your main smartphone. Go to the Bluetooth settings, find all the records associated with your headphones (there may be several of them with similar names), and delete them all.
It's also worth checking the charging contacts. Often the cause of the "gluts" is the oxidation of copper patches on headphones or inside the case. Wipe them with a cotton swab slightly soaked in alcohol. Bad contact causes the headphones to stay awake and their software to work with errors.
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Use soft dry cloth to clean the contacts. Avoid getting moisture inside the speaker mesh, this can damage the membrane.
In rare cases, a cold reboot of the entire system helps. Leave the headphones outside the case until they're completely discharged (until they stop responding to any action). Then put them in the case and charge to 100%. This cycle of full discharge and charge can recalibrate the battery controller and eliminate the voltage errors.