How to reboot headphones Xiaomi Airdots 3: a complete guide with photos and videos

Wireless headphones Xiaomi Airdots 3 (model) TWSJBLS03QM) They have become one of the brand's most popular accessories because of their combination of price and quality, but even such reliable equipment sometimes requires a forced reboot, whether it's after a firmware update, a connection freeze, or sensor failures. Unlike smartphones, where reboot is intuitive, the TWS-Headphones process has nuances: wrong actions can lead to a complete reset or even failure of the microphone.

This article covers all the current ways to reboot Airdots 3, including soft restart, hard reset and recovery from critical errors. We will understand when a simple shutdown is enough, and when full initialization of the device through the service menu is required. Particular attention is paid to typical problems: headphones do not respond to touch, one of the modules does not connect, or the indicators are lit in a non-standard color. All instructions are tested on firmware V12.7.1.0 and later (2023-2026).

When you need to reboot Xiaomi Airdots 3

Not every malfunction requires a reboot, for example, if the headphones are just dead, just put them in a case for 10 to 15 minutes, but there are a number of situations where a forced restart is the only solution:

• 🔄 Hanging when connected: the indicators flash white/red, but the smartphone does not see the device in the Bluetooth list.
• 🎧 Headphones synchronization: left and right modules work separately, sound is only in one.
• 🔊 Mik problems: The person can’t hear you, even though the music is playing normally.
• 📱 Failures after the update: firmware interrupted, headphones stopped responding to touch.
• 🔋 Incorrect charge display: Mi Home app shows 0% when actually charging.

It is important to distinguish between software failures (which are solved by rebooting) and hardware failures, for example, if one earphone does not turn on even after reset, the problem may be in the battery or charging contacts, in which cases diagnostics are required at the service center.

Method 1: Soft reboot (without resetting settings)

This is the most gentle method, which does not affect paired devices and audio settings, suitable for eliminating temporary freezes.

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Wait 10 seconds – the headphones should go out.
3. Open the lid and remove the headphones. They automatically turn on and sync.

If the problem persists after that, try forced shutdown:

• 📵 Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones for 8-10 seconds.
• 🔴 Indicators should change color from white to red – this is a signal to disconnect.
• 🔄 Remove the headphones from the case to turn on.

Note: If the indicators do not change color, the battery of the case may be discharged, connect it to charging for 5-10 minutes and repeat the procedure.

Method 2: Hard reset to factory settings

This method erases all paired devices and returns the headphones to a "box-like" state.

• 🔗 The headphones do not connect to any device.
• 🔊 The sound is interrupted or distorted.
• 📲 Mi Home App App App displays error "Device abnormal".

Resetting instructions:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the back of the case (near the USB-C connector) for 15 seconds.
3. 🔴 The indicator on the case will start flashing red, then go out - this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Remove the headphones: they will automatically go into pairing mode (white flashing light).

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After a hard reset, the first 2-3 connections may be accompanied by sound delays, which is normal – the headphones take time to re-synchronize the internal modules.

Method 3: Reboot via the Mi Home app

If the headphones connect to the smartphone, but work unstable, try rebooting them software.

1. Open the Mi Home app (version 6.5.400 or later).
2. Go to the Profile section → My devices. → Mi True Wireless Earphones 3.
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ ("Settings") in upper right corner.
4. Select Reboot the device and confirm the action.

The advantage of this method is to save all settings (e.g., equalizer settings or gestures).

• 📱 Headphones connected to a smartphone.
• 🌐 There is access to the Internet (the application checks the relevance of the firmware).
• 🔋 Headphone charge above 15%.

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If the Mi Home error shows "Device is disabled", first perform a soft reboot (Method 1), then try again.

Solving specific problems after rebooting

Sometimes rebooting doesn't solve the problem completely, it just changes the way it works.

Problem 1: Headphones are not synchronized with each other

If the left and right modules work separately after the restart:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Hold the sensors on both headphones for 10 seconds (until the red flash).
3. Remove the headphones – they should automatically synchronize (white flashing light is replaced by constant).

Problem 2: Indicators burn in non-standard color

The colors of the Airdots 3 indicator indicate the status of the device:

• 🔴 Red (Blinking): Low charge or connection error.
• ⚪ White (Blinking): The pairing mode.
• 🟢 Green (permanent): full charge of the case.
• 🔴⚪ Red.+white (alternately): resetting settings.

If the lights are blue or purple, it's a sign of a hardware fault, and then rebooting won't help, you need repairs.

Problem 3: The sound is interrupted or distorted

A common cause is a Bluetooth codec conflict.

1. In the Bluetooth settings of the smartphone, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 3.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ and select the audio codec.
3. Switch from AAC to SBC (or vice versa).

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On Android 12+, the AAC codec can cause audio delays, in which case force the SBC to be installed via the developer menu (turned on by pressing the build number 7 times in the phone settings).

Frequent Reboot Errors and How to Avoid Them

The wrong actions during the reboot can make the problem worse.

⚠️ Warning: Never remove your headphones from your case while flashing a red light (reset process) this can cause firmware damage and complete loss of functionality.

• ❌ Interrupt reset: if you start holding the button on the case, wait for the procedure to be completed (15 seconds).
• ❌ Use a non-original cable: only use a branded one for charging during reset USB-C Xiaomi.
• ❌ Press sensors with wet fingers: moisture can cause short circuit.
• ❌ Reset headphones at a charge below 5%: this is fraught with battery discharge at a critical moment.

Another common mistake is to try to reset the headphones separately, and to do all the operations with both modules simultaneously, otherwise they will lose synchronization.

⚠️ Warning: After a hard reset, don’t connect your headphones to multiple devices at once in the first 24 hours, which can cause Bluetooth profile conflicts.

Failure prevention: how to avoid frequent reboot

To minimize the need for a reboot, follow these guidelines:

• 🔋 Charging: Keep headphones and case charge above 20%.Full discharge accelerates battery degradation.
• 📱 Connect: Do not connect your headphones to more than 3 devices at once.
• 🌡️ Temperature: Avoid using temperatures below 0°C or higher than 40°C.
• 💧 Moisture: After training or rain, dry your headphones before charging.
• 🔄 Updates: Regularly check the relevance of the firmware in Mi Home.

It is also useful to disconnect the headphones from Bluetooth when they are not in use, which prevents background conflicts with other devices.

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Optimal mode of use of Airdots 3: connection to 1-2 devices, charging every 3-4 days, storage in a case when not used.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions