How to switch tracks on headphones Xiaomi AirDots: all ways to control music

Why You Can't Switch a Song to AirDots and How to Fix It

Xiaomi AirDots wireless headphones (including Redmi AirDots 3/3 Pro, Mi True Wireless 2 and AirDots Youth Edition) support music control right from the case — but not everyone knows how to do it correctly, most often problems arise from incorrect gestures, outdated firmware or conflict with the player application.

In this article, we’ll look at all the official and hidden ways to switch tracks to AirDots, including touch controls, voice commands, and settings in Mi Home/Xiaomi Wear. And also find out why sometimes headphones ignore double taps – and how to fix it without resetting to factory settings.

Spoiler: 90 percent of the time, the problem is solved by updating the software or changing the player, but in order.

Method 1: Standard touch gestures (for all AirDots models)

The basic music management on Xiaomi AirDots is implemented through touch panels on the headphone case. The algorithm is the same for most models, but there are nuances:

• 🎵 Single touch - pause/replay.
• 🔀 Double touch – transition to the next track (by default).
• 🔙 Triple touch – return to the previous track (on some models, for example, AirDots 3 Pro).
• 📞 Long-term retention – Calling a voice assistant (Google) Assistant/Siri Xiao. AI china).

⚠️ Note: If the double touch does not work, check:

⚠️ Headphones should be connected to the device in mode A2DP (streaming HFP (Reconnect them in Bluetooth settings.

On Redmi AirDots 2 and older, gestures are customized via the Xiaomi Wear app (formerly Mi Home).If you have an older version (like AirDots Youth), the controls are fixed, you can't change it.

Method 2: Control via voice assistant (Xiao AI, Google Assistant, Siri)

If you're not comfortable with the sensory gestures, you can switch the music with your voice.

1. Activate the voice assistant with a long hold on the touch panel (1-2 seconds).
2. Tell me: 🎶 "Next Track / Next Song" 🔙 "Previous Previous post: “Previous Song" ⏸️ "Pause/Pause"

⚠️ Note: Voice control only works when:

⚠️ Connected Internet (assistant needs access to cloud for recognition). ⚠️ Enabled microphone on headphones (check in Bluetooth settings).

On AirDots 3 Pro and later, the voice assistant can be switched between Xiao AI (Chinese version), Google Assistant or Siri via the Xiaomi Wear app:

Settings → Devices → [Your AirDots] → Voice Assistant

Method 3: Customize gestures in the Xiaomi Wear app (for new models)

Redmi AirDots 3/3 Pro, Mi True Wireless 2 and later let you reassign gestures through the official app.

1. Open Xiaomi Wear (download to Google Play or App Store).
2. Select your headphones in the list of devices.
3. Go to the Control Settings → Touch gestures.
4. Assign actions for single, double and triple touch.

⚠️ Note: YouTube Music and VK Music sometimes has a delay between gesture and track switching (up to 1-2 seconds), which is a feature of apps, not headphones.

If the player ignores commands from AirDots, try:

1. Reconnect the headphones in Bluetooth settings.
2. Clear the player's cache (Settings → Apps → [Player] → Memory → Clear the cache).
3. Use a different player (e.g. Poweramp or Musicolet – they work better with the player) TWS-headphone).

Method 5: Alternative methods (if nothing works)

If the standard methods don’t help, try these non-obvious solutions:

• 🔄 Reset headphones: Press the button on the case for 10-15 seconds before the red/white indicator flashes.
• 📱 Developer Mode: On Android, activate Developer Settings and enable Bluetooth Debugging (sometimes helps with lags).
• 🔌 Connect to another device: Check the gestures on the second smartphone/tablet – if everything works there, the problem is in the main device.
• 🎛️ Third-party apps: Utilities like MacroDroid or Tasker can emulate media button presses.

💡 Key takeaway: 70 percent of the time, the problem is with the firmware of the headphones or the conflict with the player. Software updates and player changes solve the problem in most scenarios.

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If after all the manipulations gestures still do not work, contact Xiaomi in support – perhaps your model got into the party with a defect of touch panels (relevant to AirDots 2 2020-2021 release).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users make mistakes when managing AirDots, and here are the most common ones:

• 👆 Touching on the edge of the panel: The sensor only works in the center. Don't touch the plastic rim.
• 🔋 Discharged headphones: When charged <30% Signs may be delayed or not working.
• 📵 Connection mode HFP: If the headphones are used as a headset (for example, during a bell), musical gestures are blocked.
• 🔊 Conflict with other devices: If AirDots are connected to both a phone and a laptop at the same time, commands may go wrong.

⚠️ Note: AirDots Youth Edition and Redmi AirDots (first generation) do not have triple touch – to return to the previous track you will have to use a player or voice assistant.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions