How to connect headphones Xiaomi Redmi Airdots to the phone: instructions with photos and videos

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots wireless headphones remain among the most popular budget models due to the combination of sound quality, compactness and affordable price. However, many users have difficulties with the first connection - especially when it comes to Redmi Airdots models. 2/3/Pro In this article, we will discuss all the ways to pair with the phone, including the nuances for different versions of Android and iOS, as well as solve typical problems like “no headphones are” or “only one earphone connects".

It's important to understand that the connection process can vary depending on the headphone firmware version and the phone model. For example, on Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco with the MIUI shell, pairing is faster thanks to built-in support for ecosystem devices. But iPhone or other smartphone brands will have to take a couple of additional steps. We'll look at all scenarios, from standard connection to manual resetting of headphones.

1. Preparation of headphones for connection: charging and resetting

Before the first pairing, make sure the headphones are fully charged. The indicator on the case should be white or green (depending on the model) - this signals 100% charge. If the indicator is red or flashing, connect the case to charge for 30-60 minutes. Redmi Airdots 3 and later support fast charging: 10 minutes in the case lasts for 1-1.5 hours of playback.

If the headphones are already connected to another device, you need to reset them to the factory settings.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the back of the case for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white (on Airdots 2) or red and blue (on Airdots 3/Pro).
3. Close the lid, the reset is complete.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi Airdots S models (aka Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2), the reset button is located inside the case - it must be pressed with a thin object (clip) through a special hole.

2. Standard connection to Android-smartphone

On Android 8.0 and later, the connection is via the Bluetooth menu. Consider the process with the example of Xiaomi smartphones with a MIUI shell:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Remove the headphones from the case – they will automatically go into pairing mode (indicators will start flashing white).
3. In the list of available devices, find Redmi Airdots_XXX (where XXX — Unique number and tap it.
4. Confirm the pairing if a request appears.

On smartphones of other brands (Samsung, Honor, Realme, etc.), the algorithm is similar, but additional confirmation may be required in the system window.

• 🔄 Reboot the phone’s Bluetooth module (turn off/on in settings).
• 📱 Remove Bluetooth cache: Settings → Annexes → All applications → Bluetooth → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔋 Put the headphones back in the case, wait 10 seconds and get it out again.

3. Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of the work

While Redmi Airdots is optimized for Android, it also works well with the iPhone.

• 🎵 There is no codec support on iOS AAC (used SBC), So the sound can be a little worse than Android.
• 📊 The Bluetooth menu does not display the charge level of the headphones (only the status "Connected").
• ⚡ For Airdots models 3/Pro You may need to manually confirm the pairing in the system window.

Instructions for iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and hold the button on the case for 3 seconds until the indicators start flashing quickly white.
3. In the list of devices, select Redmi Airdots_XXX.
4. Wait 5-10 seconds – the headphones will connect automatically.

⚠️ Note: On iOS 16 and later, the first connection may be a request to access contacts. This is standard behavior of the system — you can opt out, the functionality of the headphones will not suffer.

4. Problem Solving: Headphones don't connect or malfunction

If Redmi Airdots are not defined by your phone or only partially connected (e.g., a single headphone works), use this table:

For Redmi Airdots 3/Pro models with Mi Home support, you can update the firmware:

1. Install the Mi Home app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. In Mi Home, select Profile → Settings → Firmware Update.

5 Additional Features: Gesture Control and Voice Assistant

All Redmi Airdots models support touch control, but the set of gestures depends on the version:

• 🎧 Airdots 1/2: Double touch – playback / pause; retention – call voice assistant.
• 🎧 Airdots 3/Pro: Double touch – the next track; triple – the previous; retention – voice assistant.
• 🎧 Airdots S: one touch - pause; double - next track.

To activate the voice assistant (Google Assistant or Siri):

1. On Android: go to Settings → Apps → Google Assistant → Voice Input and turn on the option.
2. On iOS: Settings → Siri and Search and activate a call by voice.

⚠️ Note: On iPhone, music control gestures (next/previous track) may not work due to iOS restrictions.

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If the headphones accidentally activate the voice assistant when wearing, turn off this feature in the Bluetooth accessory settings (on Android: Settings → Connected devices → Settings (cogs) → Voice assistant).

6. How to turn off headphones and connect to another device

To temporarily disconnect Redmi Airdots from your phone:

• Just put them in the case and close the lid - the connection will break automatically.
• Or manually turn off the Bluetooth menu (slip the "Disable" icon).

To connect to another device:

1. Turn off the headphones from your current phone (via the Bluetooth menu).
2. Place them in the case, then pull them out - they will go into pairing mode.
3. On the new device, turn on Bluetooth and select Redmi Airdots_XXX list.

If the headphones do not want to connect to the second device, reset (see section 1).

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Redmi Airdots remember the last connected device, and to switch to another phone, you just need to take the headphones out of the case and select them from the Bluetooth menu of the new gadget.

7. Model comparison: Which Redmi Airdots are better connected?

If you haven’t bought headphones yet, note the differences in pairing between the models:

For the fastest connection, choose Redmi Airdots 3 or Pro — they support FastConnect technology, which speeds up pairing with Xiaomi devices by 2-3 times.

Frequent Questions (FAQ)