How to Use Xiaomi AirDots 2 Wireless Headphones: A Complete Guide from Connection to Thin Settings

Xiaomi AirDots 2 is one of the most popular budget wireless headphones that combine compactness, decent sound quality and usability. However, even these simple gadgets have nuances that can puzzle a beginner: from synchronizing headphones with each other to gesture control or resetting. This article will help you understand all the subtleties from the first connection to solving typical problems.

We won’t recapitulate the obvious things in the official manual (which, by the way, is often lost right after unpacking), instead focusing on practical scenarios: how to connect headphones to two devices at once, why one headphone is quieter than the other, and what to do if AirDots 2 suddenly no longer defines the smartphone, and you will find unique data on hidden features that Xiaomi doesn’t advertise – such as how to activate low-latency mode for games.

If you just bought AirDots 2 or have a problem in operation, read on. The material is structured so that you can quickly find the answer to your question without re-reading everything.

Connecting Xiaomi AirDots 2 to a smartphone: step-by-step instructions

The first time you turn on your headphones can raise questions, especially if you haven’t used Bluetooth 5.0 chip devices before. Here’s how to sync AirDots 2 with your phone correctly:

1. Remove the headphones from the case. They will automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (the indicator on the case will flash white).
2. Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone. For Xiaomi/Redmi, go to Settings → Bluetooth.
3. Find the device on the list of available devices. It's going to be called Mi True Wireless. EB2 Basic_R (right-ear headphones) or similarly.
4. Confirm the connection. Once the synchronization is successful, the indicator on the case will stop flashing.

The important thing is, if the headphones have already been connected to another device, you have to reset them first.

1. Put both earphones in the case.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Remove the headphones – they are ready for a new connection.

Charge the case to 100% | Make sure the headphones are clean (contacts are not contaminated) | Disable other Bluetooth devices within a radius of 10 meters | Update the firmware of the smartphone (relevant to Android 10+)

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On the iPhone, the connection process is identical, but you may need additional confirmation in the pop-up window. If the headphones are not identified, check if the phone is power-saving (it sometimes blocks the search for new devices).

⚠️ Warning: If you only have one earpiece on when you're connected, it's a sign of an unsynchronized pair. Solution: Put both earphones in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then re-extract them.

Gesture Management: What Touch Means

Xiaomi AirDots 2 supports touch control, but not all users are aware of all the gestures available.

Note that gestures only work in music playback mode, and during the call, holding any earphone will turn off the microphone (the "muffle" function).

If the sensor is not responding:

• 🧼 Wipe the surface of the headphone with a dry wipe (fat or sweat can block the sensor).
• 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones (at a level below 10%, gestures are turned off).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to the phone.

Playback/pause |Switching tracks |Voice assistant |Receiving/deflecting calls |No gestures

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Some Xiaomi AirDots 2 firmware supports gesture reprogramming via the Mi Home app, but this feature is not available in all regions.

Synchronization of headphones with each other: what to do if they are separated

One of the most common problems is when one earbud connects to the phone and the other is silent, and it's because of a failure in sync between the master and the slave headphones. Here's how to reconnect the pair:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then pull them out. They should automatically sync (the indicators on both headphones blink synchronously).
3. If you don't sync, press the button on the case once, and this forcefully initiates the binding process.

If the problem recurs regularly, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔋 Different headphone charge levels (a difference of more than 30% can block synchronization).
• 📶 Interference from other Bluetooth devices (such as smartwatches or speakers).
• 🛠️ Software failure (solved by resetting settings as described in the first section).

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to disassemble the headphones yourself, because the body is glued together, and when you open the warranty, it's canceled. If the problem is synchronization, 90% of cases are solved software-based.

Sound settings: how to improve the quality of playback

By default, Xiaomi AirDots 2 uses a balanced sound profile, but it can be optimized to suit your preferences.

Equalizer setting:

• 🎵 On Android: Use the built-in equalizer in the player (e.g., Poweramp or Poweramp). AIMP).
• 🍎 On iPhone: Go to Settings → Music. → Equalizer and select preset (e.g., Bass Booster for electronic music).

Activation of low delay mode (for games):

This feature is hidden in the developer’s settings on some Xiaomi smartphones:

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in your phone settings).
2. Go to Additional Settings → For Developers → Bluetooth Settings.
3. Enable the option of Low Audio Latency (AAC).

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For better sound in calls, turn off the Noise Cancel feature in your phone's Bluetooth settings, which often degrades the microphone quality in AirDots 2.

3. Update of the headphone firmware:

Xiaomi periodically releases updates for AirDots 2, improving sound and stability, and you can check the relevance of the firmware through the Mi Home app:

1. Put the headphones on the phone.
2. Open Mi Home → Profile → Smart Devices → AirDots 2
3. If an update is available, follow the instructions on the screen.

Use with voice assistants: Siri, Google Assistant, Alice

Xiaomi AirDots 2 supports voice assistants activation via sensor retention, but there are nuances depending on the platform:

On Android:

• 🤖 By default, the right earphone retention activates Google Assistant.
• 🗣️ To use Alice (for Yandex.Station owners), install the Yandex application and select AirDots 2 as the input device in its settings.

On the iPhone:

• 🍏 Retaining the headphone by default causes Siri.
• 🔄 If Siri is not responsive, check the permissions in Settings. → Siri and search → Headphones.

Important: the voice assistant will only work when you are actively connected to the Internet (via mobile data or Wi-Fi), if the headphones are connected to the phone, but the Internet is off, the assistant will not answer.

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To save charge, turn off the voice assistant if you do not use it. This increases the time of work of headphones by 10-15%.

If the assistant is activated accidentally (for example, when putting on headphones), reduce the sensitivity of the sensor:

1. Open Bluetooth settings on your phone.
2. Find AirDots 2 in the list of connected devices.
3. Click on the gear icon next to the name and turn off the voice activation option (the name may differ).

Charging and battery: how to extend the life of headphones

The Xiaomi AirDots 2 can run for up to 4 hours on a single charge (with a case of up to 12 hours), but the real numbers depend on volume, microphone activity and other factors.

Optimization of charging:

• 🔌 Charge the case from the network (adapter) 5V/1A), not USB-The port of the computer is faster and safer for the battery.
• 🔋 Do not keep your headphones in a case for more than 24 hours – this reduces battery life.
• ☀️ Avoid overheating (do not leave the case under direct sunlight or near heat sources).

Charge level check:

• 📱 On Android: the charge level of the headphones and case is displayed in the status bar when the lid is opened.
• 🍎 On iPhone: Add Battery widget to the home screen or ask Siri: "What's the charge AirDots has?".
• 🔍 In the application Mi Home (section "Smart devices") is available detailed statistics for each earpiece.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones are discharged for 1-2 At moderate volume, this is a sign of battery wear. Xiaomi will replace it with a battery. ~1500 rouble 2026 year).

Typical problems and their solutions

Even reliable headphones like AirDots 2 have crashes, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

1. Headphones do not connect to the phone:

• 📱 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on the module).
• 🔄 Reset the headphone settings (see Section 1).
• 🛠️ Update your phone firmware (on Android 11)+ There are bugs with Bluetooth 5.0).

2. The sound is interrupted or lost:

• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the phone and the headphones (walls, metal objects).
• 🎵 Check if your phone is using power saving mode (it limits Bluetooth performance).
• 🔊 Switch to codec. SBC instead AAC Bluetooth settings (on some phones) AAC floundering).

The microphone is not working during calls:

• 🎤 Check if the microphone holes are closed (they are located on the bottom of the headphones).
• 📞 Reconnect your headphones and try calling again.
• 🔇 Turn off the noise reduction function in call settings.

4 Headphones spontaneously deactivate:

• 🔋 Check battery power (at levels below 5%, headphones turn off without warning).
• 📲 Remove the headphones from the list of Bluetooth devices and connect again.
• 🛡️ Turn it off. VPN Firewall – they can block Bluetooth connection.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions