Xiaomi AirDots 2: How to connect to your phone in 30 seconds

Xiaomi AirDots 2 wireless headphones (also known as Redmi AirDots 2) remain among the most popular budget headphones. TWS-But even with these simple devices, users often have questions about the price, sound quality and battery life. How to properly perform the first connection, what to do if the headphones are not in the list of available devices, or how to sync them together after reset. This article will help you understand everything from basic instructions to solving non-obvious problems.

Structurally, AirDots 2 is not much different from the original AirDots, but it has an improved Bluetooth 5.0 chip that provides a more stable connection and less power consumption. However, the pairing algorithm has remained the same — with characteristic “chips” that you should know about in advance. For example, if you are trying to connect your headphones to a new device, you first need to remove them from the case and hold the button on the back for 15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white and red alternately.

In the article, we will look at:

• 📱 Step-by-step instructions for Android and iOS (including features for iPhone)
• 🔄 How to reset headphones to factory and why it may be necessary
• 🔍 Solving 5 Most Common Connection Problems (from “Not Seeing Headphones” to “One Headphone Is Not Working")
• ⚡ Tips for optimizing connection and increasing autonomy time

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, make sure your Xiaomi AirDots 2 is ready to go.

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones. Even if the indicator on the case is green, it does not guarantee that the headphones themselves are charged.
• 📦 Remove the headphones from the case. They should automatically turn on, as indicated by the flashing of a white indicator on each earpiece.
• 🔄 Reset your previous settings (if the headphones have already connected to another device). To do this, hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white and red alternately.

If the indicators on the headphones do not light up when extracted from the case, this may mean:

• Headphones are discharged (you need to keep them in the case longer).
• Contaminated contacts in the case or on headphones (wipe them with a dry cotton swab).
• Battery malfunction (diagnosis required).

⚠️ Warning: Do not try to connect the headphones to the device if they are in the case.In charging mode, AirDots 2 does not broadcast a Bluetooth signal, so they will not be visible in the list of available devices.

Step-by-step: how to connect AirDots 2 to Android

The pairing with Android devices (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Honor and others) is standard through the Bluetooth menu.

1. Open Settings → Connected Devices → Bluetooth (the path may vary slightly depending on the Android version).
2. Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off.
3. Take both earbuds out of the case. They should automatically turn on and appear on the list of available devices as Mi True Wireless. EB2 Basic_R (The right earphone and Mi True Wireless EB2 Basic_L (left-handed).
4. Click on Mi True Wireless EB2 Basic_R. The system will automatically connect the left earphone.
5. Confirm pairing if a request appears (usually not required for AirDots 2).

Once successfully connected, the headphones will stop flashing and light up blue (in some firmware, white). If the headphones are connected separately (for example, only the right one), reset and repeat the procedure.

Headphones are displayed in the list of connected devices |Indicators are lit blue/white |The sound is played synchronously in both headphones |The microphone is working (check through the bell)

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Some Xiaomi smartphones (such as the Redmi Note 10 or POCO X3) may have a notification of additional settings for AirDots 2.

• 🎧 Customize sound quality (prioritize connection quality or stability).
• 🔊 Adjust the noise reduction level (if supported by firmware).
• 📱 Enable autoconnection when extracting from the case.

3. iPhone connection (iOS): features and nuances

While AirDots 2 is optimized for Xiaomi devices, it works well with iPhones (starting with iOS 12).

• 🍎 No support. AAC-AirDots 2 is used in codecs. SBC, So the sound can be less detailed than with AirPods headphones.
• 🔋 There is no charge indicator in the status bar (unlike the original AirPods).
• 🎵 There is no automatic pause when removing one earpiece from the ear.

Instructions for iOS:

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and wait until the Mi True Wireless device appears in the list. EB2 Basic_R.
3. Put it on to pair it. The left earpiece will connect automatically.
4. If the sound is only in one headphone, reboot Bluetooth on the iPhone (turn off / turn on in the settings).

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone with iOS 15+ There may be a problem when the headphones are connected as two separate devices. To fix this, forget both earphones in the Bluetooth settings, reset AirDots 2 (15 seconds of holding the button on the case) and repeat pairing.

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If the iPhone sound in AirDots 2 is interrupted, try turning off the “Low Bluetooth power” feature in the special features settings (Settings → Universal Access → Audiovisual content).

4.How to reset AirDots 2 settings to factory

Resetting headphones to factory settings is required in three cases:

1. You want to connect them to a new device, but they automatically connect to the old one.
2. One of the headphones does not work or sync with the pair.
3. Headphones are glitchy (spontaneously switched off, do not respond to touch).

Discharge procedure:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover and hold the button on the back for 15 seconds.
3. The indicator on the case will start flashing red and white alternately - this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Close the case cover, wait 10 seconds, and remove the headphones. Now they're ready for a new pairing.

If the headphones are not connected after reset:

• 🔌 Check the charge of the case and headphones (the indicator on the case should burn green when connected to charging).
• 📵 Make sure that the Bluetooth on your phone is on and not in power saving mode.
• 🔄 Try connecting your headphones to another device (like a tablet) to rule out a smartphone problem.

5. Solving Connection Problems

Even after the correct reset, users face typical problems, and we'll look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be:

• 🔋 Battery (earphones or case do not hold the charge).
• 📡 Bluetooth phone module (try connecting other headphones).
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction (for example, oxidation of contacts in the case).

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If the headphones are connected but the sound is interrupted, try disabling the Dual Audio feature in the Bluetooth settings on Android. TWS-headphone.

6. Optimization of connection and increase of working time

To make Xiaomi AirDots 2 work stably and keep the charge longer, follow these tips:

• 📵 Turn off Bluetooth on your phone when you are not using headphones, this will prevent background connection and battery discharge.
• 🔋 Keep your headphones in your case when not in use.The case not only charges them, it protects against accidental pressing.
• 🎵 Use the codec. SBC (Default in AirDots 2. Manually switch to AAC or aptX doesn't make sense - it won't improve sound, but it can cause stuttering.
• 📱 Update the firmware on the phone. Android/iOS Bugs with Bluetooth connection are often fixed.

The average running time of AirDots 2 on a single charge:

• 🎧 4-5 hours of continuous music playback at medium volume.
• 📞 3-4 hours of conversation (taking into account the microphone).
• 🔋 12-15 hours in standby (if no sound is played).

If the autonomy is noticeably lower, check:

• The state of the battery (with severe wear, the capacity falls by 30–40%).
• Ambient temperature (at sub-zero temperatures, the battery goes down faster).
• Volume of reproduction (at maximum power consumption increases by 1.5-2 times).

7. Compatibility with other devices

Xiaomi AirDots 2 supports Bluetooth 5.0, so they can be connected not only to smartphones, but also to:

• 💻 Laptops (Windows/macOS/Linux).
• 🎮 Game consoles (PS4/PS5, Nintendo Switch in Portable Console Mode).
• 📺 Smart TV (If the TV supports Bluetooth).

To connect to Windows 10/11:

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Choose Mi True Wireless EB2 Basic_R list.
4. Confirm the conjugation (if necessary).

On macOS, the path would be: System settings → Bluetooth. The connection algorithm is similar to iOS.

⚠️ Note: When connecting to PlayStation 4/5 You may need to turn off the microphone in the headphone settings, as the console defaults to use them as a headset for voice chat.This can cause echoes or a decrease in sound quality.

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