Xiaomi’s modern wireless headsets, known as Redmi Airdots, Airdots 2, S, Pro and Mi True Wireless Earbuds, have become incredibly popular due to their affordable price and decent sound quality. TWS-True Wireless Stereo headphones require the right initial setup to work smoothly. Users often have difficulty connecting for the first time when left and right channels are not synchronized with each other or the smartphone does not see the device in the Bluetooth list.
The process of how to pair Xiaomi Airdots headphones may seem obscure due to the lack of physical buttons on the headphone body itself (in most models), control is through touch zones or mechanical buttons hidden in the recesses. Understanding the logic of the Bluetooth module inside the case and the ears themselves is the key to successful operation. In this article, we will examine all the nuances, from the first activation to forced resetting.
It is important to consider that the procedure may vary slightly depending on the particular model, whether it is the classic Redmi Airdots or the more advanced Airdots Pro with noise cancellation.However, the basic principle remains the same throughout the Xiaomi ecosystem.If you have just unpacked the device, don't rush to throw away the packaging - make sure everything works correctly while the warranty is in place.
Primary activation and preparation for work
Before you try to connect the gadget to the smartphone, you need to make sure that the batteries inside the case and the headphones themselves are charged. Factory charging is often minimal, enough only to check the health of the warehouse. Place both earphones in the charger case and connect it to the network via a Micro-USB or Type-C cable (depending on the model) for at least 15-20 minutes.
Charging status is usually represented by an LED on the front of the case, which burns red when charged, changes color to white or fades when fully charged. It is critical to wait until both earbuds are charged, as a charge imbalance can cause one channel to shut down prematurely, disrupting the stereo mode.
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Once charged, remove both earbuds from the case at the same time, at which point they should automatically turn on and start searching for each other to create a single stereo pair, the indicators on the headphones will start flashing, if the blinking is synchronous and fast, then the phone will be searched. If only one flashes and the second is extinguished or blinks slowly —_pairing_ (interconnection) between channels has not yet occurred.
The basic process of connecting to a smartphone
The most common use case is connecting to an Android smartphone or iPhone. Make sure the wireless module on your phone is activated. Go to your system settings and select the Bluetooth section. Press the search button for new devices or just wait for the list to update.
The list of available devices should show the name of your model, for example, Redmi Airdots or Mi True Wireless EBs Basic. Click on the name to start pairing. The system can request confirmation (Pairing) — agree with him. Successful connection is usually accompanied by a voice message "Connected" (Connected) in the headphones themselves.
- 📱 Open Bluetooth settings on your mobile device.
- 🔍 Wait for the device to appear in the list of available gadgets.
- ✅ Click on the model name to establish the connection.
- 🎧 Check the sound reproduction in both channels.
It is worth noting that for basic headphone work, installing a proprietary Mi Home or Xiaomi Earbuds app is optional.All basic features, such as volume control and tracks, work at the AVRCP protocol level and are touch-controlled. However, an app may be required to update the firmware if you encounter bugs.
Mono mode and channel separation
One of the features TWS-Xiaomi headsets are able to use one headphone as a mono headset, which is convenient for talking or when you need to hear the environment. To activate this mode, you just need to remove from the case only one earpiece (usually the right one) and connect it to the phone.
If you want to use the left earphone separately, the procedure may require pre-resetting or turning off the right channel in the phone's Bluetooth settings. When using one channel, the second earphone must be in the case or turned off so that there are no signal conflicts.
⚠️ Note: When using one headphone, the volume may be lower, and the sound quality may differ from the stereo mode, since some compression codecs work differently in the monovariant.
To go back to stereo, just put the active earphone back in the case, close the lid, and then remove both earbuds at the same time. They have to automatically find each other. If that doesn't happen, and you only hear sound from one ear when the phone is connected, then the synchronization between the left and right channels is disrupted.
Forced discharge and re-interconnection
The most common problem owners face is channel desynchronization: the left and right headphones see the phone as two different devices or one doesn't work, in which case you need a Hard Reset procedure. First, remove the device from the Bluetooth list on the phone ("Forget the device").
Then place both earbuds in a case. Press the touch zones on both earbuds at the same time and hold them for about 5-10 seconds until the indicators flash red several times. This is a signal to reset the settings. After that, remove them from the case - they should start blinking quickly again, waiting for pairing with each other.
Emission sequence:
1. Remove the phone from Bluetooth.
2. Put it in the case.
3.Put the buttons down for 10-15 seconds until red flash.
4. Remove and reconnect.Why don't the headphones drop?
Once you've successfully reset, re-start your phone search. Now you only have one device on the list, which means that the headphones have successfully paired with each other and are ready to transmit the stereo signal, and if the problem persists, one of the Bluetooth modules may have malfunctioned.
Compatibility table and model codes
Different generations of headphones may have different names in the system, and below is a table of matching marketing names and names displayed in the Bluetooth menu.
| Marketing name | Name in Bluetooth. | Type of management | Bluetooth version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Airdots | Mi True Wireless EBs Basic | Mechanics | 5.0 |
| Redmi Airdots 2 | Redmi Airdots 2 | Sensor | 5.0 |
| Airdots S | Airdots-S | Sensor | 5.0 |
| Airdots Pro | Air2 | Sensor + ANC | 5.0 |
Knowing the exact model is important when searching for drivers or instructions in foreign forums. Chinese versions (CN) may differ from global (Global) only in packaging and language of voice prompts, but technically they are identical.
Resolving Typical Connection Problems
Even after doing all the steps correctly, there can be specific problems, such as the phone seeing the headphones but no sound, or communication is constantly interrupted, often due to interference in the 2.4 GHz band or an outdated Bluetooth profile on an old smartphone.
If the sound is quiet or intermittent, try to move away from sources of strong radio interference (wi-fi routers, microwaves). Also check if the "Absolute Volume" mode is activated in the Android developer settings, as turning it off can solve the problem of quiet sound.
- 📶 Check the distance between the phone and headphones (up to 10 meters).
- 🔋 Make sure the charge of the case is not critically low.
- 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to reset the Bluetooth stack.
- 🧹 Clean the speaker mesh from earwax if the sound has become deaf.
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If one headphone is quieter than the other, check the channel balance in Android special features (Settings → Special features → Hearing → Audio balance).
In rare cases, flashing headphones through an official app helps, if the model supports it. For budget models such as the first Airdots, the only solution to a hardware failure of the module is to contact the service center.
Setting up sensor control
Once you've paired successfully, you have to adjust the control to your own. By default, the touch zones (or buttons) respond to double taps to play/pause and triple taps to call an assistant. Long-term retention is usually responsible for calling a voice assistant.
In some models, such as the Airdots Pro, you can reassign actions through the application, such as setting up track switching or activating noise reduction mode (ANC), for basic models, the settings are limited to the standard protocol.
⚠️ Warning: Do not press touch areas too hard or for too long during a conversation – this can cause a call to accidentally end or voice dial activation.
If you find it uncomfortable to use the controls correctly, try changing the habit: for example, use a triple touch to pause if a double one is too often triggered by accident when you correct the earpiece.
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The stability of the connection Xiaomi Airdots directly depends on the quality of the initial pairing and the absence of interference in the air.