Using wireless headsets has long been the standard of comfort, but the moment of the first incoming call often puts users at a loss. The absence of physical buttons on the body of many modern Xiaomi models makes you look for touch zones at random, which does not always lead to the desired result. Understanding the logic of touch panels and mechanical keys is critical for operational communication.
In this article, we will take a look at all the possible call management scenarios for the Chinese giant’s various product lines, learn not only to take calls, but also to manage the second incoming one, and quickly end a conversation without having to take a smartphone out of your pocket.
It's worth noting that the algorithms may vary slightly depending on the firmware version and the specific headset model, but the basic principles of interaction with the touchpad remain the same for most devices in the ecosystem. Let's look at the basic management methods.
Features of management in different Xiaomi series
The first thing the owner encounters is a variety of control types. Budget-segment devices like the old Redmi AirDots often feature a physical button that requires mechanical pressing. At the same time, flagship Xiaomi Buds and Air series use capacitive sensors that respond to light touch.
The physical button is usually located on the outside of the earphone and has a clear stroke, and its advantage is that you always feel the moment of action. Touchbar, on the contrary, requires adaptation: you need to adjust to the strength and duration of the touch, so as not to commit false actions.
It's important to understand that the logic of the left and right earbuds can be different. Often the right module is responsible for the basic functions of media and calls, while the left is reserved for calling a voice assistant or activating game mode.
⚠️ Warning: When using headphones with a physical button, avoid excessive force. too much indentation can damage the speaker's inner membrane or break the button mechanism.
Basic commands: Accepting and ending a conversation
The most popular feature is, of course, the answer to an incoming call. For most touch-controlled models, the standard is double-touch. You need to quickly and rhythmically touch the touch zone twice. Single-touch is often reserved for a pause in music, so don't confuse these actions.
If you're using a mechanical button model, the algorithm is simpler: one short press takes the call, and it's important not to hold your finger, otherwise the system might think of the action as a command to activate the voice assistant, and the accuracy of the movements in the first seconds of the call determines the success of the connection.
The end of a conversation is done in a similar way: double tapping or single tapping (depending on the type of control) breaks the connection, and this universal rule works both in conversation mode with the interlocutor and while waiting on the line.
- 📞 Double-touch – the standard incoming call response for touch models.
- 🔘 Single pressing is the main method for models with a physical button.
- 🛑 Double Action: A Universal Way to End a Conversation.
- ⏸ Single touch during a conversation – holding (micphone switches off).
There's a nuance that's rarely mentioned in the manuals. If double-touching doesn't work, try changing the angle of your finger slightly. Fatty skin or moisture on the surface can make contact worse, so dry fingers work better. Sensitivity is a parameter that you can't change programmatically, but you can adapt.
Managing the second incoming call
When another call is made during a conversation, you need to know specific commands. The standard Android operating system in conjunction with MIUI firmware supports retention. To answer a second call, you need to make a long press on the touch zone.
This is usually about 2 seconds, and wait for the beep or change in the signal to confirm the switch, and then the first person will hear the waiting music, and you can talk to the second person, which is an indispensable feature for business negotiations.
Switching between active lines also takes a long press, allowing you to talk to one or the other without breaking the connections, but it is worth remembering that the sound quality of frequent switching can temporarily decrease due to the restructuring of the codec.
What happens when you reset the second call?
Table of commands for different scenarios
For ease of perception, we have organized the main commands into a table. Please note that some actions may require pre-activation in the Xiaomi Earbuds or Mi Wear app.
| Action. | Sensory management | Mechanical button | The result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answer to the call | 2 touches | 1 tap | Subscriber connection |
| Stand down (completion) | 2 touches | 1 tap | Conclusion of the conversation |
| Second call (answer) | Long press (2 seconds) | Long press (2 seconds) | Holding the first, answering the second |
| Reject the call. | Long press (3 seconds) | Long press (3 seconds) | Resetting inbound call |
As you can see from the table, duration is a key factor in the difference between commands: short actions are responsible for basic functions, long actions are responsible for extended scenarios, and this logic is easier to remember than it seems at first glance.
⚠️ Warning: Do not hold your finger on the sensor for too long unnecessarily.In some models, prolonged retention (more than 5 seconds) may initiate forced reversing or resetting, which will interrupt the current call.
Set up actions through the Mi Wear app
Modern ecosystems allow you to flexibly customize the behavior of the headset, you need to install the official Mi Wear app (formerly Mi True Wireless) or use a widget in MIUI. The device menu often provides an option to reassign actions.
For example, you can set up a single touch to answer the call and a triple touch to call the assistant, which is especially true for users who find standard logic uncomfortable. The application interface is intuitive and fully Russified.
You can also check the firmware version of the headphones in the app, manufacturers regularly release updates that improve connection stability and sensor responsiveness, and the latest software is the key to the correct operation of all functions, including call management.
☑️ Checking your settings before an important call
Solving problems with answering a call
Sometimes people are faced with a situation where the headphones do not respond to commands, most often the problem is the contamination of the sensor, fat, sweat or cosmetics create an insulating layer that prevents the signal from passing, wipe the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
Another common reason is that the left and right earbuds are missing each other, and the instructions may not be executed correctly, which may help to completely reset the headset. This is usually done by holding the sensors on both headphones simultaneously for a long time. 10-15 seconds before the color change of the indicator.
If the problem persists, check your Bluetooth settings on your smartphone. Make sure your device profile allows audio transmission and media function management. Sometimes re-pairing (deleting the device and reconnecting) resolves software conflicts.
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If the sensor has stopped responding in the winter in the cold, warm the headphones in your hands. Low temperatures temporarily reduce the sensitivity of the capacitive sensors, and they may not recognize touch until warm-up.
Specifics of working with voice assistants
Many people confuse answering a call with calling a voice assistant. In the standard configuration, triple tapping or prolonged retention (depending on the model) activates Google Assistant or Si. This can happen accidentally during a conversation if you sloppyly adjust the earphone.
Activating the assistant during a call usually puts the conversation on hold. To avoid this, learn to distinguish between types of touches. To make calls, short, rhythmic "pumps" are used, whereas the assistant requires more confident and prolonged contact.
In some models, such as the Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro, you can completely disable the assistant call in the application, cutting all gestures under the control of music and calls. This eliminates random activations and makes control more predictable.
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The key to successful control is the cleanness of the sensor and the rhythm of the touches, and the system often perceives chaotic pressing as noise and ignores it.