Xiaomi Air 2: How to connect headphones to your phone, laptop and other devices

Xiaomi Air 2 wireless headphones (also known as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2) remain a popular choice among users due to the combination of high-quality sound, convenience and affordable price. However, even with such advanced gadgets, beginners often have questions: how to perform the first connection, what to do if the headphones are not on the list of devices, or how to sync them with multiple devices at the same time.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for all types of devices, from Android and iOS smartphones to Windows and macOS laptops. We will also break down common bugs that interfere with successful pairing, and give recommendations for audio optimization. If you just purchased Air 2 or encountered connection problems, this guide will help solve the problem in a few minutes.

Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Air 2 for the first connection

Before you start pairing, make sure the headphones are fully charged and operational. The Xiaomi Air 2 comes with a charging case that serves as a storage case at the same time. To activate the connection mode, follow the following steps:

• 🔋 Take both headphones out of the case – they should automatically turn on (indicators will start flashing white).
• 📱 Make sure your smartphone or other device has Bluetooth enabled (in settings or via the Quick Access Panel).
• 🔄 If the headphones were previously paired with another device, reset their settings: press the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.

Note that if the headphones don't flash after being removed from the case, it could mean a battery is dead. Connect the case to the power source for 15 to 20 minutes, then try again. Also check that the headphones are properly placed in the nests of the case - sometimes the contacts may not touch due to contamination.

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If the headphones are on red, it's a low charge signal. Charge the case to at least 30% before you try to connect.

Connecting Xiaomi Air 2 to Android smartphone

For owners of Android devices (including smartphones Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme and other brands), the pairing process is as simple as possible thanks to built-in support for Bluetooth 5.0.

1. Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth (the path may vary slightly depending on the OS version).
2. Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off.
3. Get the headphones out of the case – the list of available devices should appear the name Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 or Xiaomi Air 2.
4. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing.

On some firmware (for example, MIUI or ColorOS), a pop-up window may appear after connecting with a suggestion to install the Mi Earphones branded application. Its installation is optional, but is recommended for accessing additional features such as:

• 🎛️ Equalizer setting (preset profiles or customization).
• 🔊 Adjusting the noise reduction level (if supported by your model).
• 📊 Viewing the level of charge of headphones and case.

If the headphones don’t appear in the list of devices, try the following:

⚠️ Note: On some smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 12+ This can trigger the Quick Connect function, which automatically connects the headphones when you open the case cover. If this interferes with manual pairing, turn it off in Bluetooth settings.

Interface with iPhone (iOS) and features of the work

While the Xiaomi Air 2 is optimized for the Android ecosystem, it also works well with Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac).

• 🍎 In the list of devices, headphones can appear as LE-Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 – this is normal.
• 🔊 Sound customization features (via Mi Earphones app) on iOS are not available.
• 📱 For the firmware of headphones will require a device on Android.

Instructions for connecting to the iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate the module.
2. Get your headphones out of the case and wait for LE-Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 to appear on the list.
3. Click on the name and wait for the pairing to complete (it can take up to 10 seconds).

Once connected, check the sound quality in Apple Music or Spotify apps. If you notice delays when watching videos, turn on the Low-Latency Audio option (available on some iOS versions) in your iPhone settings.

Connection to a laptop or PC (Windows/macOS/Linux)

Using Xiaomi Air 2 with computers requires a little more action, especially when it comes to Windows, and the main problem is the lack of built-in support for modern audio codecs (such as aptX), which can affect the sound quality.

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Take the headphones out of the case and select Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 from the list.
4. Confirm the pairing (may require input) PIN-code - by default 0000 or 1234).

If the sound is interrupted or there are delays, try:

• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones (forget the device in Bluetooth settings and re-spoil).
• 🎧 In the sound control panel (PCM by speaker icon) → Open sound parameters → Select the Stereo format instead of Hands-Free.

For macOS:

On MacBook or iMac computers, the process is similar to connecting to an iPhone:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Activate Bluetooth and wait for LE-Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 to come along.
3. Press Connect and confirm the pairing.

On Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.), you may need to install additional packages to properly work Bluetooth audio.

sudo apt install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth

Solving Connection Problems

If the Xiaomi Air 2 is not connected or permanently disconnected, the reasons can be both software and hardware.

If none of the methods did not help, try resetting the headphones to the factory:

1. Put both earphones in the case.
2. Press the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Take out the headphones and repeat the connection procedure.

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, all previous pairings will be removed and the headphones will return to factory settings.This can help if the device has "forgotten" one of the headphones or is unstable.

Checked charging headphones and case

Rebooted Bluetooth on your phone/PC

Reset headphones to factory settings

Connection checked on another device

Updated headphones (if available)

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Sound setting and additional functions

Once successfully connected, you can optimize the sound of Xiaomi Air 2 to your preferences. If you install the Mi Earphones app (available only for Android), you will have access to the following features:

• 🎵 Equalizer: Selection from preset profiles (Bases, Vocals, Classics) or manually adjusting bands.
• 🔇 Noise suppression: activation of the mode ANC (If supported by your version of the firmware).
• 📲 Customization of control: assigning touch actions (e.g., double touch for playback/pause).
• 🔋 Battery monitoring: displaying the charge level of each headphone and case.

For iOS users or those who don’t want to install proprietary software, alternative ways to improve sound are:

• 🎧 Use the equalizer in a music player app (e.g. Poweramp or Spotify).
• 📱 In your phone settings, select High Sound Quality (if available for your model).

Important: Xiaomi Air 2 headphones only support the aptX codec when connected to devices with a Qualcomm chipset (most flagship Android smartphones). iPhones and some budget phones will use AAC, which can slightly degrade the sound.

Connecting to multiple devices at the same time

Officially, Xiaomi Air 2 does not support multipoint (simultaneous connection to two devices), but there is a workaround for a quick switch:

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (such as a smartphone).
2. Turn on Bluetooth on a second device (like a laptop) and initialize your search.
3. On headphones: Tap the touchpad three times on any of them – this will disconnect them from the current device.
4. Connect to the second device via its Bluetooth menu.

To return to the first device, repeat step 3 or simply take the headphones out of the case – they will automatically connect to the last used gadget.

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Quick switching between devices is only possible manually. there is no automatic multipoint in Xiaomi Air 2, but the process takes no more than 10 seconds.

If you often have to switch between devices (like between phone and PC), consider buying headphones with Bluetooth 5.2+ and multipoint support, such as the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro or Sony WF-1000XM5.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Air 2