How to Switch Tracks to Xiaomi AirDots 2: All Ways to Control Music

Xiaomi AirDots 2 (also known as Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Basic) has become one of the most popular wireless headphones in the world. TWS-But many users have difficulty switching songs, because standard gestures don't always work, and instructions are blurry. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to control playback, including hidden functions and problem solving.

It is important to understand that AirDots 2 Do not support double-touch tracks out of the box – this feature only appeared in later models (for example, AirDots). 3 But there are workarounds, from tweaking gestures in the Mi Home app to using voice commands. We tested each method on firmware. V4.7.1_20210315 and V5.2.8_20221108 — The results are summarized in the comparison table below.

If you’ve just bought headphones or upgraded your firmware, check the software version first through the Mi Home app. Outdated versions often block some features. Also note that gestures only work on the main headphone (usually the right one), and the left one is responsible for calling the voice assistant.

1. Standard touch gestures: what works out of the box

The basic firmware of Xiaomi AirDots 2 supports a limited set of gestures, and track switching is not included.

• 🎵 Single touch - playback / pause (works on both headphones in mono mode).
• 📞 Double touch – accepting/rejecting an incoming call (only on the main headphone).
• 🔊 Retention 2 Seconds – Calling the Voice Assistant (Google Assistant)/Siri smartphone-dependent).

As you can see, there's no track skip here, because of the limitations of the Realtek RTL8763B chip that's used in this model, but there are two ways around this:

1. Update the firmware to V5.x.x, which includes support for double-touch switching (but only on some regional versions).
2. Use third-party applications like Material Pods or TWS Earbuds Settings to reassign gestures.

⚠️ Attention: On headphones with firmware V4.7.1 And below, double-touch will always be responsible for calls, even if you reassign it through third-party software.

2. Reassign gestures through the Mi Home app

The official Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS) allows you to partially configure headphone management.

1. Open Mi Home and connect the headphones to your smartphone.
2. Go to Profile → Xiaomi AirDots 2 → Signature settings.
3. Select the action for double touch (the option will only appear on firmware V5.x.x).
4. Save the changes and reconnect the headphones.

If the option is inactive, your firmware is outdated, and you can update it through the same app:

Mi Home → Profile → Xiaomi AirDots 2 → Update firmware

Important: After the upgrade, reset your headphones to factory settings, otherwise the new gestures may not work.

• 🔄 Put the headphones in the case.
• 🔋 Hold the button on the case for 10 seconds (the indicator flashes red).
• 📱 Connect again via Bluetooth.

3. Voice control: Google Assistant and Siri

The most versatile way to switch tracks is through voice commands, which run on any firmware and don't require any additional settings.

To activate the assistant, hold the touchpad for 2 seconds. On Android, Google Assistant is the default, on iPhone, Siri. If the assistant doesn't respond:

• 📱 Check the permissions for Mi Home in the smartphone settings (Settings) → Annexes → Mi Home → Permits).
• 🔊 Make sure the voice assistant is enabled in Bluetooth headphone settings.
• 🌐 iPhone may require manual Siri setup for AirDots 2 via Settings → Bluetooth → Xiaomi AirDots 2 → (i) → Use it as.

⚠️ Note: On iOS, voice commands to control music work only with Apple Music and Spotify. for YouTube Music or VK Music will need to enable integration in the settings of the corresponding application.

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If the voice assistant is triggered too often, reduce the sensitivity of the sensor in the Mi Home settings (Section Additional → Touch Sensitivity).

4. Third-party applications for extended management

If the standard methods do not suit, you can use specialized applications. Best options for Xiaomi AirDots 2:

1. Material Pods (Android) 🎛 Allows you to reassign any touch (single, double, triple, hold). 🔊 Supports volume control with gestures. 📊 Shows the level of charge of headphones and case.

AssistantTrigger

• 🍎 Reassigns retention to a Siri call with a specific command (e.g., immediately "Next track").
• 🔄 Requires jailbreak or use of shortcuts.
• Save the settings and restart the headphones (put in the case for 10 seconds).

⚠️ Attention: Apps like TWS Earbuds Settings can damage firmware if you interrupt the upgrade process. Never update your headphones through third-party utilities unless you are sure of the source of the firmware file. Official updates are only available through Mi Home.

5. Alternative methods: remote control on the wire and adapters

If software methods are not suitable, you can use physical solutions:

• 🎧 Bluetooth adapter with buttons (for example, 1Mii B06 Plus. Connects to headphones as a sound source, and control is carried out through the buttons on the adapter.
• 🔌 A remote for a smartphone (for example, Sony) MDR-EX155AP). Connects to the phone’s audio output, and the headphones are synchronized with the phone via Bluetooth.
• ⚡ Smartwatches (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Band 6 or Amazfit) GTR 3) They can be used to control playback on a smartphone.

The most reliable option is a Bluetooth adapter, which solves the problem of the lack of control on the headphones themselves, but adds an extra element to the chain.

1. Connect an adapter (such as 1Mii B06 Plus) to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
2. Sync AirDots 2 with an adapter (not a smartphone!).
3. Use the buttons on the adapter to switch tracks.

The downside of this method is the latency (~100-150 ms), which is critical for watching video. It's invisible to music.

6 Problem Solving: Why the Songs Don't Work

If none of these methods work, check the following points:

If after updating the firmware all gestures are missing, perform a complete reset:

1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Hold the button on the case for 20 seconds (the indicator will go out and flash red).
3. Connect again via Bluetooth.

Critical error: if after the update the headphones stopped turning on (the indicator does not burn), this indicates that the firmware is damaged. In this case, you need to reflash the device through the RTL8763B Flash Tool, but this is a risky procedure - you should contact the service center.

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Before any firmware manipulations, back up the current version via Mi Home (Section Additional → Backup).

FAQ: Frequent questions about managing AirDots 2