Xiaomi Redmi AirDots wireless headphones (and their modifications: AirDots) 2/3, AirDots Pro, AirDots SE) They became one of the most popular TWS-The headset is a combination of price, sound quality and functionality, but many users have difficulty connecting or re-synchronizing their headphones for the first time. If one of the headphones does not connect, the sound is only in one ear or the headset is not determined by the phone at all - the problem most often lies in the violation of pair synchronization between the left and right earphones.
In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to combine headphones, from standard procedure to forced reset and manual synchronization. You’ll learn how to properly connect Redmi AirDots to Android or iPhone, what to do if the headphones are disconnected, and how to avoid typical errors. We’ll also look at hidden features that aren’t written about in the official instructions, but which can greatly simplify the use of the headset.
Why Xiaomi Redmi AirDots headphones are “decoupling”?
Before you start setting up, it's important to understand why the headphones stop working synchronously.
- 🔋 Battery discharge – if one of the headphones is completely discharged and the other is not, they can lose touch with each other.
- 📱 Incorrect disconnection – if you remove the headphones from the case at the same time or interrupt the connection process.
- 🔄 Failure of firmware - rare, but occurs after an update or a sharp power outage.
- 🎧 Mechanical damage - ingress of moisture, falls or wear of contacts in the case.
- 📶 Interference from other devices – if several Bluetooth devices are running nearby at 2.4 GHz.
In 80 percent of cases, the problem is solved by forced reset and re-synchronization, but sometimes deeper manipulation is required, more on that.
⚠️ Warning: If Redmi AirDots headphones were connected to another device (like a laptop or tablet), they might have “forgot” the pair connection, in which case normal synchronization won’t work – you’ll need a full reset.
Standard way to combine headphones (for new devices)
If you have just bought headphones or reset them to factory settings, use this method:
- Charge the headphones. Place both earphones in the case and close the lid. Connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes (even if the indicator is on), which ensures that both earphones have enough power to synchronize.
- Remove the headphones: Take both earphones out of the case at the same time and wait 5-10 seconds, they should automatically turn on and start flashing white/red (depending on the model).
- Activate pairing mode: Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white alternately (pair mode).
- Connect to your phone. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone, search the Mi True Wireless EB* (or Redmi AirDots*) list of devices, and pair.
If all the steps are done correctly, the headphones will be combined into a stereo pair, and the sound will go in both ears. If this does not happen, move on to the following methods.
Charge the case and headphones at least 30%
Remove headphones from the case at the same time
Make sure that Bluetooth on your phone is turned on
Remove old Redmi AirDots connections in Bluetooth settings-->
Forced resetting of headphones (if the standard method does not work)
If Redmi AirDots headphones were previously connected to another device or a connection was “hanging”, a complete reset will be required.This method works for all models in the series, including the AirDots 2/3 and Pro.
Instructions:
- Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
- Connect the case to the charging (required!).
- Open the case cover and hold the button on the case (located behind or below) for 20-30 seconds until the indicator flashes red (first goes out, then blinks).
- Remove the headphones from the case – they should automatically go into pairing mode (blinking white / red).
- Connect to them via Bluetooth on your phone.
After reset, the headphones completely erase all previous connections, so they will have to be reconnected to every device they have been connected to before.
⚠️ Note: On AirDots Pro and AirDots 3 models, reset may require double pressing of the case button (short press). → pause → If the indicator does not flash red, repeat the procedure.
Manual synchronization of left and right earphone
If the headphones still don't pair after reset, try forcefully synchronizing them together, which works even if one of the headphones isn't identified by the phone.
Algorithm of action:
- Take both headphones out of the case and turn off Bluetooth on your phone (so as not to interfere with the process).
- Press and hold the touchpad on the right earpiece for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
- Repeat the same for the left earpiece.
- Place both headphones back in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then pull them out.
- If synchronization is successful, the lights on both earbuds will flash the same (usually white).
If the lights flash in different colors or at different frequencies, the synchronization failed, in which case repeat the procedure or try another method.
What to do if one earphone does not flash?
Connection problems with iPhone and their solutions
iPhone users often find Redmi AirDots connected as two separate devices or sound is only in one headphone, which is due to the peculiarities of the Bluetooth protocol in iOS.
How to fix it:
- 📱 Remove all old connections. Go to Settings. → Bluetooth, find all devices called Mi True Wireless or Redmi and forget them.
- 🔄 Reset your headphones (described above).
- 🎧 Manually connect: Get your headphones out of the case. On your iPhone, turn on Bluetooth and wait for Mi True Wireless to come along. EB*. Click Connect, then wait for the second device to appear (usually LE-Mi True Wireless). EB*) And plug it in too.
Check the sound settings.
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Mi True Wireless
If the sound is still only in one headphone, try turning off the Mono-audio feature in the iPhone settings: Settings → Universal Access → Audiovisual → Mono-audio (turn off).
| Problem. | Probable cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The sound is only in one headphone. | The headphones are not synchronized with each other. | Perform manual synchronization (see section above) |
| The headphones are connected as two separate devices. | Firmware failure or incorrect disconnection | Resetting headphones + reconnecting |
| Permanent communication breakdowns | Interference from other Bluetooth devices | Disable unnecessary devices or reboot your phone |
| Headphones are not defined by the phone | Battery discharge or malfunction | Charge the case for 30+ minutes, check contacts |
Hidden features of Redmi AirDots that you didn’t know about
Apart from the standard features, Xiaomi Redmi AirDots headphones have several hidden features that can make them easier to use:
- 🎵 Automatically turn on music. If you turn off playback on your phone and then put your headphones back on, the music will automatically continue to play (it doesn't work on all firmware).
- 📞 Quick answer to the call. Double touch on any earphone accepts incoming call (configured in the Mi Home app).
- 🔊 Low Lag Mode. To reduce lag in games or videos, turn on Gaming Mode in Bluetooth settings (available on Android 10)+).
- 🔋 Charge check. On Android, the charge level of the headphones and the case is displayed in the Bluetooth status bar. On iPhone, you need to use the Battery widget to do this.
- 🎧 Mono mode. You can only use one headphone (e.g. right earphone) if the other one is out of order.
Some features require the official Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS) to be installed, and you can also update your headphone firmware if a new version is available.
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If the headphones start to hold the charge worse, try to “overclock” the battery: completely discharge them (before turning them off), then charge the case with the headphones 100% without interruptions. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times. This can restore the capacity by 10-15%.
Frequent mistakes when combining headphones and how to avoid them
Many problems with Redmi AirDots arise from the wrong actions of the user.-5 Mistakes and how to avoid them:
- ❌ Remove the headphones from the case one at a time. Always pull out both earphones at the same time, otherwise they may not sync.
- ❌ Using a non-original charger: Cheap cables or adapters may not provide enough current to charge correctly, causing failures.
- ❌ Interrupt the connection process. If your headphones flash red/white, don't put them back in the case, wait until the sync is complete.
- ❌ Connect to multiple devices at once. Redmi AirDots does not support multipoint (simultaneous connection to two devices).When switching, always disconnect them from the previous gadget.
- ❌ Ignoring firmware updates.Old firmware can cause connection problems.Check updates in Mi Home app.
Most of the time, reset helps. If it doesn't, it's possible that the firmware is not compatible with your phone model.