How to find the second headphone Xiaomi Mi True Wireless: 7 proven ways

The loss of the second headphone from Xiaomi Mi True Wireless is a situation familiar to many owners TWS-Headsets: Tiny size, no wire, and an uncomfortable case often cause one of the headphones to disappear in the apartment, car, or street, and fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to search, and users have found additional life hacks. In this article, all working methods, including official features of the Mi Home app, audio signals, physical search and even custom solutions for cases when the earphone is discharged or turned off.

It’s important to understand that search performance depends on the headset model (for example, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 supports search through the application, but old Mi AirDots does not), battery level and distance to the device. We will analyze the options for all scenarios from simple (the earpiece is under the couch) to complex (lost on the street), and you will learn how to avoid loss in the future with Bluetooth settings and special accessories.

1. Search through the official Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app

The most reliable way is to use Xiaomi’s proprietary software, which is built into the Mi Home (for older models) and Xiaomi Wear (for newer ones, for example, Mi True Wireless Earbuds 3) applications.

1. Make sure the headphones are paired with the phone. If the connection is severed, first connect the remaining headphone through Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Open the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app and select your headset from the list of devices.
3. Click on the icon Search for the headphone (usually depicted as a radar or speaker). In Xiaomi Wear, path: Device → Headphones → Find.
4. The application will start to emit a loud sound signal on the lost earphone (if it is turned on and in the range of Bluetooth).

⚠️ Note: The function only works if the lost earphone is not discharged and is within a radius ~10 meters from the phone. If there is no signal, try to bring the phone closer to the intended place of loss (for example, to the sofa or desktop).

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For Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 and later in Xiaomi Wear, View the Last Location (if the headphones were connected to a phone with GPS enabled) is not accurate (shows the area, not the exact point), but will help narrow down the search area on the street.

2.Use the “Find the Headphone” function in Bluetooth settings

If the branded app isn’t installed or doesn’t see the headset, try standard Android or iOS tools. Most Xiaomi smartphones (and other brands) have a Bluetooth menu option to find connected devices:

• 📱 On Android: Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth, find your headset in the list and click on the gear next to the name. Choose Find the device or Search (name depends on version). MIUI).
• 🍎 On iPhone: Go to Settings → Bluetooth, tap the i icon next to Mi True Wireless and select Find (if the option is active).

⚠️ Note: On iOS, the feature may not work with some Xiaomi models due to Apple's limitations.In this case, use the Mi Home app or physical search methods (see next section).

If the headphone doesn't respond to the search, try forcefully reconnecting it: remove the headset from the Bluetooth list, remove both headphones from the case, wait for the indicator to blink and mate again. Sometimes this "wakes up" the lost device.

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3.Physical Search: Where to Look and How to Hear an Earphone

If the software methods didn't work, start a manual search. Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones often fall into unexpected places:

• 🛋️ Between the sofa/chair cushions - check the slits with a flashlight.
• 👖 In clothing pockets (especially jackets and jeans).
• 🚗 Under the seats in the car or in the glove compartment.
• 📦 In bags, backpacks, makeup – shake them over the table.
• 🐕 In the fur of pets (if they like to lie on your things).

How to hear the earpiece:

1. Put the working earpiece in the case and close the lid.
2. Take out just one earpiece (the one that's left) and it will automatically start looking for a pair and will emit short beeps.
3. Listen: the lost earphone should respond with a quiet squeak (if not discharged).

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If the headphone fell into a hard-to-reach place (for example, behind the cabinet), use a vacuum cleaner with a brush nozzle - the air flow can blow it out.

For convenience, turn on the phone silence mode and use another device (tablet, second phone) to play white noise through the speaker - this will help to hear a weak signal of the headphone.

4. Search using third-party applications (if the official does not help)

If Xiaomi's proprietary software doesn't see headphones, try the universal Bluetooth-device search apps, which scan the airwaves and show the signal level, which helps determine the direction:

⚠️ Note: Third-party apps may not see Xiaomi headphones if they are turned off or discharged, and they often show erroneous coordinates (such as the location of the phone, not the headphone.

To increase the chances before scanning:

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones (plug the case to the socket for 10-15 minutes).
• 📵 Disable other Bluetooth devices (columns, smartwatches) to reduce interference.
• 📍 Move around the room slowly – signal level (RSSI) will change.

5.What to do if the earphone is discharged or does not turn on

The most difficult situation is when the lost earphone is turned off or completely discharged, in which case no application will help, but there are several tricks:

1. Use a metal detector. Xiaomi headphones have small metal parts (speaker, battery) that can be detected by a household metal detector (such as the Garrett Ace 200), hold it to the floor at a height of 5-10 cm and slowly drive along the surface.
2. Check the case. Sometimes the earphone gets stuck in the case connector and doesn't contact the charging contacts. Light the flashlight inside and gently shake the case.
3. Connect the case to the charger. If the earphone is inside the case but not detected, plug the case into the power source for 30 minutes, and it may wake up after recharging.

If the headphone is found, but does not include:

• 🔌 Place it in a case for 1-2 hours (even if the indicator does not burn).
• 🔄 Press and hold the touchpad on the headphone for 15-20 seconds to reset.
• 🔧 Clean charging contacts with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

6.How to avoid losing headphones in the future

To avoid losing Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones, use these tips:

• 🔗 Tie the lace. Buy a strap for the lace. TWS (worth ~100–200 ₽) And you can put both of these earbuds together, and it won't interfere with the wear, but it will prevent the fall.
• 📲 In Xiaomi Wear, activate Loss Alert (path: Device) → Headphones → Security).
• 🎨 Mark your headphones with bright paint. UV-paint (glows in ultraviolet) or a sticker - this will help you to notice them in the dark.
• 📍 Use AirTag or Tile. Stick a miniature tracker (like Tile Mate) to your case so you can track the location of the entire headset.

It is also useful to set up an automatic turn off of the headphones when removed from the ears (in Xiaomi Wear: Device → Headphones → Auto-Switch off).This will save charge and reduce the risk of loss, since the headphones will not actively work outside the case.

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The surest way to keep your headphones safe is to always put them in your case right after you use them, and the habit of checking your case before you leave the house will save you time and nerves.

7.What to do if the headphone is not found: Buying a replacement

If all search methods are exhausted, and the earphone is not found, there are two options:

1. Official parts for Xiaomi Mi True Wireless are sold on AliExpress, in service centers or stores like the Messenger. ₽ When buying, check the version of the headset (written on the case or in the Bluetooth settings).
2. If the headset is old (like Mi AirDots Youth), it is sometimes more profitable to buy a new model. Pay attention to the Redmi Buds 4 or Xiaomi Buds 4 - they are compatible with the same Xiaomi Wear app and have improved search.

⚠️ Note: When buying one headphone, make sure the seller indicates the firmware version. If the left and right earphone versions don't match, they may not sync.

Before buying, check the warranty: If the headset was purchased less than a year ago, Xiaomi can provide a discount on a replacement under the loyalty program (check in official support).

FAQ: Frequent questions about finding Xiaomi headphones