How to Reboot Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones (including Basic 2, Lite and Air 2 models) sometimes require a forced reboot or reset, which helps to fix problems with connecting to a smartphone, unstable sound, fast discharge, or when one of the headphones stopped working. Unlike wired counterparts, wireless devices have their own firmware and communication modules that can crash.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to reboot, from simply turning off power to completely resetting to factory settings. We will also analyze how each method is effective and give recommendations for preventing repeated failures. If your Xiaomi headphones do not respond to buttons, are not identified in the list of Bluetooth devices or make extraneous noises, these instructions will help bring them back to life without going to the service center.

When you need to reboot headphones Xiaomi

Not all wireless headphone problems are solved by rebooting, but 80 percent of the time, this is the first step to diagnosis.

• 🔌 Headphones do not turn on or respond to the touchpad / button press.
• 📶 The device does not appear in the list of available Bluetooth devices on a smartphone.
• 🔊 The sound is interrupted, interference is heard, or one earphone is quieter than the other.
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge (less than 2 hours of operation when fully charged).
• 🔄 Headphones spontaneously disconnect from the phone while talking or listening to music.

If the problem is hardware-related (such as physical damage to the speaker or battery), software reboot will not help, requiring a diagnosis at a service center, but 9 out of 10 failures are due to firmware or Bluetooth connection conflict, which can be successfully treated by resetting.

⚠️ Warning: If Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones are in water or mechanically impacted (hit, fall), do not try to reboot them. First, dry the device completely for 24-48 hours in a dry place at room temperature.

Method 1: Simple reboot through a button

The fastest and safest method, which works on all Mi True Wireless Earphones models, is suitable for fixing temporary communication or sound failures.

Instructions:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case.
2. Close the case cover and wait 10 seconds.
3. Open the lid and remove the headphones.
4. Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 15-20 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white.
5. Release the buttons – the headphones will reboot and will be ready for a new connection.

This method works 60-70% of the time if the problem is caused by a temporary Bluetooth module failure. If the reboot doesn't work, move on to the next one.

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Method 2: Resetting through a charging case

If the headphones don't respond to touch panels, try resetting them with a charging case, which is effective when one of the headphones doesn't turn on or sync with the pair.

Step-by-step:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to the power source (charger or Power Bank).
3. Press and hold the button on the back of the case for 30 seconds.
4. Indicators on the case and headphones should go out, and then blink red and white - this is a signal of a successful reset.
5. Remove the headphones and try to reconnect them.

This method often helps if Xiaomi headphones are no longer identified in the Bluetooth list or one of them “falls off” while running. If the indicators do not flash after holding the button, try using another charger – perhaps the problem is insufficient voltage.

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If the headphones do not connect to the phone after reset, remove them from the list of conjugated devices in the Bluetooth settings and perform re-pairing.

Method 3: Complete reset to factory settings

If the previous methods didn't work, you'd need a hard reset -- a full factory reset -- that would remove all the connections you saved and bring the firmware back to its original state, and you'd only use this as a last resort, because you'd have to reconfigure the headphones after that.

How to make a hard reset:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid, but don't remove the headphones.
3. Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 25-30 seconds.
4. The indicators will first light up red, then flash white 3 times - this is a signal of a successful reset.
5. Remove the headphones and perform the pairing again.

After hard reset, the Mi True Wireless headphones will return to the "out of the box" state.

• 📱 All stored Bluetooth devices will be removed.
• 🔊 The equalizer settings will reset (if supported by the model).
• 🔋 The statistics of working time will be zeroed.

⚠️ Note: Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic and later after hard reset may require firmware updates via the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app.

Method 4: Reboot with Mi Home/Xiaomi Wear

For Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, Air 2 and later, reboot is available via the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app, which is useful if the headphones connect to the phone but are unstable.

Instructions:

1. Install the Mi Home app (for Android/iOS) or Xiaomi Wear (for Android only).
2. Connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the app and find your headphones in the list of devices.
4. Go to the device settings → Update the firmware.
5. If a new version of the software is available, install it. Once updated, the headphones will automatically restart.
6. If there are no updates, select Reset (if available).

The advantage of this method is the ability to update the firmware of the headphones to the latest version, which often solves software bugs. For example, in the firmware for Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic version 1.4.5, an error was fixed with the spontaneous disabling of the right earphone.

Method 5: Alternative reset for older models

If you have a first-generation Mi True Wireless Earphones (2019) or Lite, standard methods may not work due to outdated firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Keep your headphones completely depleted (wait until they are turned off).
2. Place them in a charging case and connect the case to the charging.
3. As soon as the indicators on the headphones light up red (start charging), immediately remove them.
4. Press and hold the touchpad on the left earbud for 10 seconds, then on the right for the same amount.
5. Place the headphones back in the case, close the lid for 30 seconds, then remove.

This technique mimics hardware reset and often helps when the headphones are stuck because of a critically low battery charge, and if the lights flash white and red alternately after the procedure, the reset was successful.

Frequent Reboot Errors and How to Avoid Them

Many users make common mistakes that make the reset fail, and let's look at the most common ones and how to prevent them:

• ⏳ Lack of button retention time: Most models require the touchpad to be held for at least 15 to 20 seconds, but users often release it earlier when the light is just blinking.
• 🔋 Headphones or case discharged, the charge level must be at least 30% to be successfully reset, and if the indicators on the case are red, charge the device fully first.
• 📱 Failure to remove headphones from Bluetooth list. Once reset, old connection data may conflict with new ones.Always delete the device from your phone's memory before pairing again.
• 🧲 External interference: If other Bluetooth devices (columns, smartwatches) are working nearby, they may interfere with the reset process.

Another common problem is that the earbuds are not synchronized after reset, and if the left and right earbuds are not connected at the same time, try:

1. Place both headphones in the case and wait 1 minute.
2. Remove only the right earpiece and wait until it flashes white.
3. Only after that remove the left earpiece – they should sync automatically.

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If the headphones still don’t work properly after reset, check them on another smartphone or tablet to help determine if the problem is in the headphones or in your main device.

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