How to connect Airdots S to Xiaomi phone: the full guide

Modern wireless headphones have become an essential accessory for smartphone owners, and the Xiaomi Redmi Airdots S model is no exception. These compact devices offer excellent sound quality for an affordable price, but the process of initial setup can raise questions for beginners of the MIUI ecosystem. Proper pairing is the first step to stable work and enjoying your favorite music without delay.

Unlike wired headsets, there are no physical cables that transmit the signal, so it is critical to establish the correct Bluetooth protocol between gadgets. Errors at this stage often lead to only one earbud working or the sound is interrupted. In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions that ensures the successful connection of your device to the smartphone.

It's worth noting that the MIUI shell interface may vary slightly depending on the Android version and the phone model, but the basic principles of wireless interfaces remain the same for the entire product line of the Chinese manufacturer.

Preparation of Airdots S headphones for the first turn on

Before you try to find the device in the list of available networks, you need to make sure that the headphones themselves are ready to work. Charge the case and the inserts themselves to full level, because at low battery charge, the radio module can work unstable or not turn on at all.

Remove both earbuds from the charge case at the same time, at which point they should automatically go into pairing mode, as signaled by a flashing indicator, usually a white or red glow that flashes at a certain frequency. If the indicators are not burning, check if you removed the protective films from the charging contacts on the headphones themselves.

⚠️ Warning: Do not move the headphones far apart during the initial setup. They must be in close proximity (up to 10 cm) to sync with each other before connecting to the phone.

It's important to understand the difference between standby mode and search mode. If you just pulled them out of a case, they're trying to find the last device connected. To connect to a new Xiaomi phone, you often need to force activate visibility, which we'll talk about in the next sections. Keep the case handy, as it also acts as a storage and charging station.

💡

If the indicators do not flash after removal, put the headphones back in the case, close the lid for 5 seconds and re-reach them at the same time.

Activation of Bluetooth on the Xiaomi smartphone

Now, to set up the smartphone itself, unlock your device's screen and find the standard Settings app. At the top of the menu, there's usually a Bluetooth switch that needs to be activated. Make sure the slider is blue, which indicates the module is working.

Once the main switch is turned on, the system will automatically start scanning the surrounding space, but for more precise settings, you'd better go to the extended menu. Click on the name of the item or the arrow to the right of it to open the list of available devices. Here the phone will display all the gadgets that are in visibility mode.

In some versions MIUI You need to allow access to geolocation to correctly search for Bluetooth devices, especially if you plan to use special functions or applications to control headphones. GPS-module if the search does not give results during the 10-15 seconds.

The process of pairing Airdots S with a phone

When both devices are ready, the key is to create a pair. If the headphones are in search mode (indicators flash quickly), they should appear in the "Available Devices" list on the smartphone screen. The device name is usually displayed as Redmi Airdots S or simply Airdots S.

Click on the name on the phone screen. The system will request confirmation to create a pair. At this point, a system window with a code or simply a request "Allow pairing?". Press "OK" or "Connect." A successful connection will be confirmed by a voice message "Connected" in the headphones themselves and a change in status in the phone menu to "Connected".

If the automatic search is not successful, you need to switch to manual mode.

• 🎧 Press and hold the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously during the 5-7 seconds until the indicators start flashing white twice.
• 📱 Update the list of devices on your smartphone screen by pulling the list down or re-entering the Bluetooth menu.
• 🔗 Select the device from the list and wait for the sound confirmation.

⚠️ Warning: If your phone says "Pairing error" or "Unconnected," don't panic. This is a common situation when you first connect. Just remove the device from the list (forget it) and repeat the procedure again.

Once successfully connected, the headphones will remember the phone, and in the future, when removed from the case, they will automatically connect to the last smartphone used if Bluetooth is on, eliminating the need to repeat complex manipulations every time.

Control and sound settings in MIUI

Once connected, you need to fine-tune it to make it as comfortable as possible. The standard touch buttons on headphones allow you to control playback and calls, but their behavior can be adapted. In basic mode, one touch is responsible for playback / pause, and a double touch is responsible for calling the voice assistant or the last number.

For a deeper setup, Xiaomi owners can use built-in system features or third-party apps. The Bluetooth menu, next to the name of the connected headphones, often has a gear or arrow icon. By clicking on it, you can see the charge level of each headphone separately and sometimes change the purpose of the buttons if the phone's firmware supports Google's enhanced Fast Pair protocol or similar Xiaomi features.

Special attention should be paid to the sound settings. In the Settings → Sound and vibration menu, you can find the Headphones or Mi Sound section. There is an equalizer available here that allows you to adjust the frequencies to your ear. For the Airdots S model, you should choose a Balance or Bass profile to compensate for the possible lack of low frequencies.

Remember that call management can vary depending on the messenger or call app you use. The phone's standard features are the most stable. If you notice a delay in sound while watching a video, check if power saving mode is on, which can limit the operation of the Bluetooth module.

💡

Proper equalizer setup and understanding the logic of touch control greatly improve the user experience of using a wireless headset.

Problem Solving: Headphones are not visible or working

Despite the simplicity of the technology, there are times when you can't connect, and one of the most common problems is that the phone can only see one headphone or the devices can't see at all, and this often involves de-synchronizing the left and right channels, and to fix this, you have to reset the headphones completely to the factory.

The reset procedure is this: place the headphones in the case, make sure they charge. Then, without removing them, press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 15-20 seconds. The indicators should blink several times and go out. After that, remove them - they should go into fast blink mode, signaling readiness for a new pair.

Another cause of problems may be the accumulated data in the Bluetooth cache on the smartphone itself. If other devices connect normally and Airdots S doesn't, try clearing the Bluetooth cache:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
• 🔍 Search for “Bluetooth” and find the system service (not just a switch).
• 🗑️ Press "Clear" →"Clear the cache and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: When cleaning Bluetooth data, stored pairs with other devices (car, watch) may be removed, so they will have to be reconnected.

It's also worth checking if the headphones aren't connected to another device nearby: If your Airdots S has previously been paired with a tablet or other phone that's in range and has Bluetooth enabled, they can automatically connect to it, ignoring your current phone.

Features of working with two headphones (TWS mode)

TWS (True Wireless Stereo) technology means that the phone only connects to one main headphone (master), which in turn transmits sound to the second (slave). In the Airdots S model, the master is usually the right earphone on the first connection. If you use only one headphone, the sound will only go through it.

To return to stereo mode, you need to put both headphones in a case, close the lid and open again. They have to automatically reconnect to each other. The indicator of successful creation of a stereo pair is that in the Bluetooth list on the phone there is only one device, not two with the same name.

If the phone sees two Redmi Airdots S devices, it means the stereo is destroyed.

1. Remove (forget) both devices in the Bluetooth settings of the phone.
2. Turn off Bluetooth on your phone.
3. Perform a reset of headphones (retain buttons, as described above).
4. Turn on Bluetooth and connect to only one of the devices found.

The connection quality also depends on the Bluetooth version. Xiaomi Airdots S uses Bluetooth 5.0 standard, which provides good range and energy efficiency. However, the presence of many sources of interference (Wi-Fi routers, microwave ovens, other Bluetooth devices) within a radius of 1-2 meters can impair the signal stability.

💡

For better connection stability, try not to palm the antenna area on your right earpiece during important conversations or games.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)