How to turn on Xiaomi AirDots: full instructions

Activating Xiaomi’s wireless headphones is the first and most important step to start operating them. Many users face difficulties at this stage, since the device does not have the usual physical on button on the case. Properly launching the gadget ensures fast pairing with the smartphone and stable operation of the Bluetooth connection in the future.

Unlike classic electronics, it uses a case-extracting automatic activation system. However, if you use the device for the first time or after a full discharge, the standard algorithm may not work. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to turn on Xiaomi AirDots, look at the nuances of the display and how to revive the device.

To work successfully, you need to make sure that the case and the headphones themselves are sufficiently charged. Often the problem is not a software failure, but oxidized contacts or a discharged battery. Follow the instructions below carefully to avoid errors.

Primary activation and charge verification

The first thing you need to do before you turn on is to check the energy level in the battery. If you've just unpacked the box, there may be a minimum charge left in the factory, or there may not be any. Full charging before first use is mandatory for calibrating the power controller.

Place both earbuds in the charger case. The indicator on the front of the case should light up red to signal the charging process. When the indicator goes out or changes color (depending on the model), the device is ready to go.

⚠️ Note: If the indicator on the case does not light up when you place the headphones inside, wipe the metal contacts on the headphones themselves and inside the case with dry cloth.

There are several ways to know if the device is ready to go on, visual indication is the most reliable method, and you should also look at the LEDs on the headphones themselves, which light up when you remove them.

• 🔴 Red indicator is on fire – active charging is underway.
• ⚪ White indicator on – charging completed or device on.
• 🔵 Blue indicator flashes - pairing mode (Pairing Mode).

Make sure that the protective film (if any) is removed from the contacts. In new batches of Xiaomi AirDots and Redmi AirDots, there is often an insulating sticker on the headphone leg that must be removed before the first placement in the case.

Standard procedure for earphones

The main activation method is as simple as possible and does not require complex manipulations: Automatic activation occurs when the headphones are removed from the charging case, which is implemented for user convenience and battery saving.

Open the case cover and remove both earbuds at the same time. Within a few seconds, you should hear a beep or see a flashing indicator. If you take them out one at a time, the second earbud may not turn on immediately, waiting for synchronization with the first.

In some cases, especially after a long downtime, manual activation is required, press and hold the touchpad on each earphone for 5-7 seconds, and you will hear a voice message or a characteristic sound confirming the start of the system.

If you use a mechanical button model (such as the Xiaomi AirDots Pro or older versions of the Mi True Wireless Earphones), you need to press the button on the case. In the basic models of AirDots and Redmi AirDots, control is carried out exclusively through the touch zones.

Therefore, it is necessary to activate the left part of the headset.

Interconnection and telephone connection

Once turned on, the device automatically goes into search mode. The Bluetooth module begins to broadcast the signal so that the smartphone can detect the gadget. At this stage, the indicators should often flash blue.

Unlock your smartphone screen and go to Bluetooth settings. In the list of available devices, find the name of your model (for example, AirDots, AirDots_R or Redmi AirDots. Click on the device name to start pairing.

Sometimes you need to confirm your connection. If the system requests a code, type 0000. Once the synchronization is successful, the voice assent will confirm the connection with the phrase "Connected".

⚠️ Note: If you see two identical names in the Bluetooth list (e.g. two names "AirDots_R"), This means that the headphones are out of sync with each other.

For stable operation, it is recommended to delete old device records from the memory of the phone, if you have previously connected these headphones, this will help to avoid conflicts of communication protocols.

• 📱 Open Bluetooth settings on your phone.
• 🗑️ Find in the list of "AirDots" and select "Forget the device".
• 🔄 Put the headphones in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
• 🎧 Remove the headphones and search again.

The distance between the phone and the headphones at the first connection should not exceed 1-2 meters, this will ensure a stable signal and correct transmission of data about the profile of the device.

Problems with inclusion and diagnosis

It's not uncommon for headphones to fail to respond to retraction, most often due to a deep discharge of the lithium-polymer battery, and the battery needs a push.

Leave the headphones in a closed case connected to a powerful charger (preferably from the network, not from the mains). USB-computer port, at least at least at 30-40 Even if the indicator does not immediately light up, the chemical processes inside the battery may take time to activate.

Check the integrity of the charging cable. Cheap cables can only transmit current for data transmission, but do not provide the necessary current to charge. Use the original cable or certified analogue.

If one earpiece is turned on and the other is silent, try putting the working earpiece back in the case, close the lid, and then remove both again, and this will restart the synchronization protocol between the channels.

In rare cases, the problem may be a software failure of the microcontroller, which will require a hard reset procedure described in the next section.

Hard Reset for Xiaomi AirDots

If standard methods don't work and the device doesn't turn on or connect, you need to reset to factory settings, which clears the Bluetooth module's memory and restores factory synchronization settings.

Put both earbuds in a charge case, make sure they sit tightly in the sockets and are magnetized, and don't close the case lid during the procedure.

Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously. Hold for about 20 seconds. First, the indicators can light up red, then start flashing. Continue holding until the indicators flash red and white several times (usually 2-3 times).

Once the lights go out or change the pattern of blinking, release the sensors. The headphones turn off. Now remove them from the case, they should automatically turn on and go into pairing mode.

⚠️ Warning: Do not remove the headphones from the case before the time is due to reset, interruption of the process may result in the left and right channel being dissynchronized and they will work as two independent mono-devices.

This manipulation solves 90% of software errors associated with the inability to turn on or connect.

Specificity of the work of sensory control

Once turned on, it's important to understand how to control the device. Touch control in Xiaomi AirDots is implemented through physical touch, not through pressing force. Light double touch or prolonged retention are the main commands.

Single tap usually pauses a track or answers a call. Double tap can switch tracks or activate a voice assistant, depending on the configuration. Triple tap is often designed to call the last number dialed or activate game mode.

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To extend the life of the sensors, touch them with your finger pad, not your nail. Sharp objects can damage the sensitive layer.

If the sensor doesn't respond, you may be touching too quickly, or you may be touching too slowly, find a rhythm that the device recognizes, and the sensors may not work well with gloves or wet hands.

To turn off the headphones manually (if they are not reassembled in the case), you need to hold the touch panel for 5 seconds. the device will sound the signal "Power Off" and extinguish the indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Properly stored in a charged state and regularly clean contacts is the key to the long service of your Xiaomi AirDots.