How to set up headphones Xiaomi AirDots 2 on Android: full instructions with nuances

Xiaomi AirDots 2 wireless headphones (also known as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2) remain popular because of the balance of price, sound quality and functionality. However, their setting on Android devices often raises questions among users — especially when it comes to synchronizing with each other, gesture control or firmware updates. Unlike iPhone, where the connection process is standardized, Android can experience nuances depending on the version of the OS and smartphone model.

In this article, we’ll explore not only basic Bluetooth connectivity, but also hidden features: how to activate monomode, adjust touch gestures, update firmware without an official app, and solve typical problems like disconnection or non-synchronous sound.

If you've just unpacked your headphones or encountered bugs after upgrading, you'll find proven solutions here, and for power users, you've got a unique way to reset your settings through the engineering menu that's not in the standard instructions.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before you connect the Xiaomi AirDots 2 to your smartphone, make sure the headphones are fully charged. The indicator on the charging case should be white (when connected to power) or orange (when discharged). If the indicator flashes red, the case is discharged below 10%, and the headphones may not turn on.

To remove the headphones from the case, press the button on the back, the magnetic mount will weaken, and after removal, they will automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (the indicators on the headphones will flash red and white).

• 🔋 Make sure the case is charged (plug in to charge for 10 minutes).
• 🔄 Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones for 10 seconds until white light flashes.
• 📱 Check that the smartphone is enabled Bluetooth (in the notification panel or in Settings). → Connections).

Important: If the headphones were previously connected to another device, they need to be reset. To do this, put both headphones in the case, then press and hold the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white, which will remove all the saved pairings.

2. Step-by-step connection to an Android smartphone

The process of pairing Xiaomi AirDots 2 with Android is different from the standard connection of other Bluetooth devices, the fact that the headphones use dual mode (left and right work independently), and they need to be connected alternately.

Instructions:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on your smartphone.
2. Get both headphones out of the case - they should flash red and white.
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2_R (right earpiece and tap it.
4. Confirm the pairing. After that, the right earphone will connect, and the left earphone will automatically sync with it (the indicator on the left earphone will stop flashing).

If the left earphone is not connected:

• 🔄 Put both headphones back in the case, close it for 5 seconds, then pull it out again.
• 📴 In Bluetooth settings on your smartphone, remove the Mi True Wireless Earphones device 2_R and reconnect.
• 🔋 Check headphone charge – if the level is below 20%, sync may not work.

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Note: Some smartphones (such as Samsung or OnePlus) may require additional permission to access contacts or media.

3. Set up gesture control and functions

Xiaomi AirDots 2 supports touch control, but not all gestures are activated by default. To customize them, you can use the official Mi Home app (although it does not always work correctly with the latest versions of Android) or third-party utilities like Earbuds Battery.

Standard gestures (without the appendix):

• 🎵 Double touch on any headphone: playback / pause.
• 📞 Triple touch on the right earphone: call the voice assistant (Google Assistant).
• 🔇 Touch and hold on the left earphone: turn off the sound (does not work on all firmware).

For extended settings:

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. In the main menu, select Add Device → Headphones → Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.
4. After connecting, go to the headphone settings and adjust the gestures at your discretion.

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If the Mi Home app doesn’t find headphones, try disabling the VPN or changing the region of your Xiaomi account to “China” (in your profile settings).

Alternative way (without Mi Home):

Some features can be configured via Settings → Special features → Hearing aids (on Android 12+). Here you can adjust the sound balance between the headphones or turn on mono mode (sound only in one earphone).

4. Firmware Update: When and How to Do It

Xiaomi AirDots 2 firmware affects connection stability, sound quality and gesture performance. Official updates are rare, but they can fix critical bugs, such as:

• 🎧 Breaking the connection when listening to music.
• 🔊 Non-synchronous sound in games or video.
• 🔋 Incorrect display of charge in the application.

How to update firmware:

1. Make sure the headphones are at least 50% charged.
2. Connect them to your smartphone via Mi Home.
3. In the device card, find the Firmware Update section.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off Bluetooth!).

Important: Do not interrupt the update process, this can lead to loss of communication between the headphones.

⚠️ Attention: Put the headphones in the case, close it and wait 2 minutes. Then pull out and try again. If the problem persists, reset (see section 6).

Unique way: If Mi Home doesn’t offer an update but you know it is (e.g. AirDots 2 version 2.7.1), you can manually download the firmware from the XDA Developers forum and flash it through nRF Connect (requires root rights).

5. Solving typical problems

Even after setting up the Xiaomi AirDots 2 properly, it can run unstable, and here are the most common problems and solutions:

If the headphones are not determined by the smartphone at all:

• 🔌 Check if the indicator on the case burns when connecting to charging.
• 🔄 Try connecting the headphones to another device (like a laptop).
• 🛠️ If nothing helps, the Bluetooth module in the case may be faulty (repair required).

6. Resetting settings and hidden features

If the headphones started to work incorrectly (for example, do not sync or do not respond to gestures), a complete reset will help.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 20 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.
3. Open the case - the headphones will be reset to the factory settings.

Hidden functions:

• 🎵 Low Delay Mode: Activated by triple tapping the left earphone (not working on all firmware) Reduces lag in games.
• 🔊 EQ-settings: In some versions of Mi Home, you can select presets of sound (Bases, Clarity, Balance).
• 📱 Autoconnect: If the headphones do not automatically connect when opening the case, in the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone, turn on the option Automatic Connection.

⚠️ Warning: Once reset, the headphones will lose all the stored pairings if you have used them with multiple devices (e.g., a smartphone). + The laptop will have to be reconnected to each.

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Resetting is the last step before you go to the service, and 80 percent of the time, it solves synchronization and management problems.

7. Sound and battery optimization

To extend the life of Xiaomi AirDots 2 and improve the sound quality, follow these tips:

• 🔋 Case Charging: Use the original cable or certified USB-C. Charging from powerful adapters (for example, 18W) It can reduce the battery life.
• 🎧 Storage: If you don’t use headphones for longer than a week, leave them in a case with a charge 40-60% (full-blown 100% Charges are harmful to Li-ion batteries).
• 📶 Bluetooth codec: In the Android Developer Settings (Settings) → The phone. → Build number - tap 7 times) select the codec SBC (most stable) or AAC (Best quality, but possible lags).

To improve sound:

Set EQ uniformly through apps like Wavelet or Poweramp. Turn off all sound effects in your smartphone settings (Settings → Sound → Sound Effects) as they may conflict with headphones.

Comparison of codecs for AirDots 2:

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