Xiaomi Redmi Airdots headphone setup: a complete guide from connectivity to fine-tuning

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots wireless headphones remain among the most popular budget headphones TWS-But even with a device that's so simple, users often have questions about how to sync their headphones together, why one of them doesn't connect, or how to reset to the factory. This article covers all aspects of Redmi Airdots setup – from basic connectivity to hidden features and solving typical problems.

We're going to look at not only the standard Android and iOS pairing procedure, but also the nuances that aren't mentioned in the official manual, like how to get your headphones to automatically connect to the latest device, why they can "forget" the password after updating your phone's firmware, and what to do if the indicators aren't burning as they should, and focus on fine-tuning the sound through uniform presets and third-party apps, which will help unlock the potential of Redmi Airdots 100%.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, make sure that the headphones Xiaomi Redmi Airdots fully charged. the indicator on the case should be lit white (when connected to charging) or red (if the charge is below 20%).

To remove the headphones from the case, gently press the top of each earpiece and pull up. Once removed, they should automatically turn on, as indicated by the flashing of white lights on the case. If this does not happen, check:

• 🔋 Case charge (possibly headphones were discharged during storage).
• 🧲 Contacts inside the case - they should be clean, without oxidation.
• 🔄 Try rebooting the headphones by holding the button on the case for 10 seconds.

If the headphones have previously been connected to another device, they need to be reset.

1. Place both headphones back in the case.
2. Open the case lid.
3. Hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.

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If after reset, one of the headphones is not synchronized with the other, try to remove it from the case and hold the button on the headphone itself (not on the case!) for 5 seconds until you hear the sound signal.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting to Android

The connection of Redmi Airdots with Android devices (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Honor and others) takes no more than a minute, if you follow the algorithm:

1. Activate Bluetooth on your phone: go to Settings → Connected Devices → Bluetooth (the path may vary slightly depending on the Android version).
2. Remove both headphones from the case - they will automatically go into pairing mode (indicators will flash white).
3. In the list of available devices, find Redmi Airdots_R (right-ear headphone) and Redmi Airdots_L (First, connect the right one, which is the lead one.
4. After successfully connecting the right earphone, the left will connect automatically (it will take 5-10 seconds).

If only one headphone is displayed in the list:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on).
• 📱 Remove all previously saved devices called Airdots from the Bluetooth menu.
• 🔋 Check the charge of headphones – if one of them is discharged, synchronization will not occur.

Case charge > 30% | Headphones removed from case |Bluetooth on phone enabled | Previous Airdots connections removed-->

Some MIUI firmware (e.g. MIUI 14) may have a notification about additional features for Redmi Airdots. It can be safely ignored - this is an offer to install a proprietary Mi Earphones app, which is not necessary for basic work.

Connecting to iPhone and other devices on iOS

The process of pairing with an iPhone or iPad is almost no different from Android, but there are several nuances:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the device.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and wait until Redmi appears in the list. Airdots_R.
3. Click on the name to connect. In a few seconds, the second headphone will appear, the Redmi. Airdots_L.

Unlike Android, iOS may not display the headphone charge level in the status bar to see it:

1. Put the headphones on.
2. Open Control Point (swipe down from the top right corner on the iPhone without the Home button).
3. Hold your finger tile with the Bluetooth icon – a pop-up with a charge level will appear.

An important point for iOS is that after you upgrade to iOS 17, your headphones can be forgotten.

⚠️ Warning: If Redmi Airdots stopped connecting after the iOS update, remove them from the Bluetooth device list, then reset the headphones (hold the button on the case for 15 seconds) and repeat pairing.

Synchronization of headphones with each other (left + right)

One of the most common problems is when one of the headphones (usually the left one) doesn't connect to the right one or works separately, and it's because of a synchronization failure between the headphones, to reconnect.

1. Put both earbuds in the case.
2. Close the case lid.
3. Hold the button on the back of the case for 20 seconds until the indicator starts flashing purple (this is a signal to reset synchronization).
4. Remove the headphones from the case – they should automatically synchronize (the indicators will flash white at the same time).

If the synchronization is not restored:

• 🔋 Check the charge of both headphones - the discharged headphone will not synchronize.
• 🧹 Clean the contacts on the headphones and inside the case with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
• 🔄 Try connecting your headphones to another device (like a tablet) to check if they work.

Critical error: If the left earphone flashes red after reset and the right earphone flashes white, it indicates a hardware malfunction of the left earphone, in which case repair or replacement is required.

Customization of sound and uniform presets

By default, Redmi Airdots use a neutral sound profile, but it can be changed by:

1. Built-in MIUI settings (for Xiaomi smartphones)

If your phone is running MIUI 12/13/14, after you have your headphones connected:

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Headphone settings.
2. Choose Equalizer and try presets: 🎵 Bass Boost – Increases Low Frequency. 🎶 Clear vocals – raises the average frequencies. 🔊 Volumetric sound - expands the stage.

2. Third-party applications (for Android and iOS)

For a more subtle setup, we recommend:

• 📱 Wavelet (Android) – supports customization EQ Bluetooth.
• 🍎 Boom 3D (iOS – adds surround sound effects.

When using the uniform, remember:

⚠️ Warning: Excessive low-frequency amplification (bass) on Redmi Airdots can cause high-volume audio distortion due to speaker limitations.

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Optimal settings for music: Preset "Clear vocals" + a slight strengthening of bass (up to +3 dB). For podcasts, it is better to turn off all effects.

Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even after setting up the Redmi Airdots properly, they can be unstable, and let’s look at the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If the headphones are connected, but the sound only goes through one:

1. Open Bluetooth settings on your phone.
2. Find Redmi Airdots in the list and click on the gear icon (⚙️).
3. Make sure that Stereo mode (A2DP) is on, not Mono mode.

For Android 10+ devices, also check the audio codec settings:

• 🎧 In the developers (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number → 7 taps → Settings for developers: select Bluetooth Audio Codec.
• 🔄 Try switching from SBC on AAC (vice versa).

Firmware update and hidden functions

Xiaomi periodically releases firmware updates for Redmi Airdots, which improve connection stability and sound quality. You can check and update the firmware through the official Mi Earphones app (available only for Android):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Open the app and follow the instructions on the screen.

Among the hidden features of Redmi Airdots are:

• 🎵 Game Mode – Reduces sound latency (included in Mi Earphones).
• 🔋 Automatic shutdown – headphones turn off after 5 minutes without connecting.
• 🔊 Voice notifications – alerts about low charge (works only on Chinese firmware).

If the Mi Earphones app doesn't see the headphones:

⚠️ Warning: Make sure the phone is on developer mode and allows access to the Bluetooth administrator for the app. Also check that the headphones are connected just like Redmi. Airdots_R, Not as an unknown device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Redmi Airdots