Lost one or both of Xiaomi AirDots headphones – where to start?
Losing Xiaomi AirDots headphones (or any other model in the series — Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless, Mi Earbuds) — a bad situation, but not a hopeless one. Even if you drop them on the street, forget them in transport or at home, the chances of returning the device are there.
The first thing to understand is that Xiaomi wireless headphones don’t have built-in GPS, so you can’t track them through a map like a smartphone, but they do have a Bluetooth connection that you can use to search if the headphones are still in range (usually up to 10-15 meters indoors), and it’s also worth checking your phone’s connection history — sometimes it helps you remember where you last used the gadget.
If you lose one headphone, the algorithm will be different from when both are missing. In this article, we will look at all scenarios, from searching through the Mi Home app to locking the device and buying a replacement. And if you still can't find the headphones, we will tell you how to save on new ones.
Step 1: Check the Bluetooth range – possibly headphones nearby
If you lost Xiaomi AirDots at home, in the office or other familiar place, the first thing you do is turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and try to connect to them. Even if the headphones are off, they can periodically signal to pair.
How to do this:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone (or swipe down for quick access).
- 🔍 In the list of available devices, look for the name of your model (for example, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 or Redmi AirDots 3 Pro).
- 🔊 If you find the headphones, you'll hear the characteristic connection sound. Follow the signal to detect them physically.
- 📶 If the device doesn’t show up, try restarting Bluetooth (disable/enable) or restarting your phone.
If the headphones don't respond, but you're sure they're around, try playing the sound through them.
- Connect to the headphones via Bluetooth (if they appear in the list).
- Run any audio file or video on your phone.
- Turn the volume to maximum, and you may hear where the sound is coming from.
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If the headphones are in the case, they automatically turn off to save charge. Take them out of the case, they turn on and become visible to search.
Step 2: Use the Mi Home app to search (if headphones are supported)
Not all Xiaomi AirDots models are compatible with the official Mi Home app, but if your headphones support this feature (like the Mi AirDots Pro 2 or Redmi AirDots 3 Pro), the chances of finding them increase.
Instructions for searching through Mi Home:
- 📲 Install Mi Home from Google Play or App Store.
- 🔗 Connect your headphones to the app (if not previously connected:
Headphone search
Find My Device
Reproduce the sound
Important: The Mi Home search function only works if the headphones are on and not discharged. If the battery is dead, this method will not work.
Step 3: Check the phone’s geolocation history (if the headphones were connected)
If you used Xiaomi AirDots headphones before you lost them, you can try to retrace your route through the history of Google (for Android) or Apple Maps (for iPhone) locations, which will help you remember where you dropped them.
How to watch the story on Android:
- 🗺️ Open Google Maps Timeline in your browser or app.
- 📅 Choose the day when the headphones are gone.
- 🔍 View the route - pay attention to the places of stops (shops, transport, cafes).
- On iPhone: Open Settings → Click on i next to the headphone name. Select Forget this device. If the headphones have been connected to multiple devices (e.g., phone, laptop, and tablet), repeat the procedure on each of them. 💡Even after you remove it from Bluetooth, the headphones remain tied to your Xiaomi account (if you used Mi Home).To untie them completely, remove the device in the app. Step 6: If you have lost Xiaomi AirDots headphones recently (during the warranty period), there is a chance to get a replacement or discount on new ones. The official warranty on Xiaomi wireless headphones is usually 12 months, but the terms may vary depending on the model and the country of purchase: 📄 Find a check or electronic confirmation of purchase (required for warranty service!). 🔍 Check the headphone serial number (it is listed on the box or in the Mi Home app). 📞 Contact Xiaomi Support or visit the service center. 💰 Check if compensation is possible (sometimes offer a discount of 30-50% on a new pair: ⚠️ Warranty does not cover loss or mechanical damage. If you just lost your headphones, the service center is not required to provide a replacement, but some official stores are willing to accept and offer preferential terms for buying new ones. If the warranty is over, but you want to buy one more headphone (for example, if you lost only the left one), try it: 🛒 Contact the official Xiaomi store – sometimes sell individual headphones. 🔧 Search on AliExpress or Avito (specify the exact model!). 🔧 Contact service centers – they may have used parts. Step. 7: Buying new headphones - how to save and not run into a fake If you can not return Xiaomi AirDots, you will have to buy new ones: 🏪 Xiaomi official website – the guarantee of the original, but the price is higher. 🛒 Wildberries, Ozon – there are often discounts, but check reviews. 🌍 AliExpress – cheaper, but risk of counterfeiting (choose sellers with a rating) 98%+). 🔄 Avito/Yula -- you can find used in good condition. How to tell the original from the fake: 📦 Packaging should be of high quality, with a hologram and serial number. 🔊 The sound in the original is clean, without wheezing (in fakes, often bad speakers). 🔋 Battery life – AirDots originally kept 4–5 clocked — 1–2. 📱 In the Mi Home app, the original headphones are identified without errors.Savings tips: 🎁 Watch for sales (for example, on Black Friday or on the other hand). 11.11). 💳 Use cashback services (e.g. ePN or Letyshops). 🔄 Buy a model a generation older – it is cheaper, but the functionality is almost not inferior to the new. 💡Check compatibility with your phone before buying. Redmi AirDots 3 Pro, for example, works better with devices on your phone. MIUI, Mi True Wireless 2 is universal. What to do if you find someone else's Xiaomi AirDots? If you find a lost Xiaomi AirDots headphone, take your time to assign them. Here's the right thing to do: Check the case — sometimes inside there is a note with the owner's contacts. If the headphones connect to your phone, the device name may include the owner’s name (e.g. Mi AirDots (Ivan)).Some models in the Mi Home display a tied Xiaomi account.
- Contact the police or the Lost Things Service (if found in a public place).
- Leave an ad on local forums or social networks (indicate the place and time of the find).
⚠️ Warning: Connecting someone else’s headphones to your phone can lead to a device conflict. If you do not plan to return them to the owner, it is better to reset to factory settings (hold the button on the case for 20-30 seconds).