How to reboot Xiaomi Mi Sport headphones: from a soft reboot to a complete reset

Xiaomi Mi Sport’s wireless headphones (including Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2, Mi AirDots and their modifications) sometimes require a forced reboot, which may be necessary when you freeze, there is no sound in one of the headphones, problems connecting to your smartphone or after a failed firmware update. Unlike smartphones, where rebooting is intuitive, with headphones, the process is nuanced — especially if it is a complete reset to factory settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reboot, including soft restart (without losing settings), hard reset (with a return to factory settings), and alternative methods for cases where the headphones do not respond to buttons, and learn how to avoid typical errors that can lead to a complete loss of functionality of the device, such as interrupting the reset process or using incompatible chargers.

1.When do I need to reboot the Xiaomi Mi Sport headphones?

Not all problems require a reboot, sometimes it's enough to reconnect your headphones to your phone or clear your Bluetooth cache, but there are clear signs that you need a restart.

• 🔴 One of the headphones does not make sound (while the indicator is on).
• 🔄 Headphones are constantly switched off and connected back.
• 📱 The device is not defined in the list of Bluetooth devices.
• 🔋 The charge indicator flashes non-standard (for example, red-blue alternately).
• 🎵 The sound is interrupted or distorted despite a stable connection.

If the Xiaomi Mi Sport headphones simply run out, just put them in the case for 10-15 minutes. But if after charging problems persist - this is a direct signal to restart. It is important to distinguish software failures (which are solved by restarting) from hardware malfunctions (for example, damage to the speaker or battery), in the latter case, the reboot will not help, and will require repair.

2.Soft reboot: quick restart without losing settings

This is the safest way to do this, and it doesn't affect the saved connection settings, it's good for fixing temporary failures, and it's true for all Mi Sport models, including the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and Mi AirDots Pro.

Algorithm of action:

1. Get both earphones out of the charger case.
2. Press and hold the touch button on the right earphone for 10-15 seconds.
3. Release the button when the indicator flashes red and white (or blue depending on the model).
4. Place the headphones back in the case and close the lid for 30 seconds.
5. Take it out and try to connect again.

If the headphones are still not working after a soft reboot, move to a hard reset. Note that on some models (for example, Mi AirDots Youth), the touch button is located only on one earphone - usually the right one. On Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2, the buttons are duplicated on both.

Check the charge level of the case (at least 20%)

Make sure the headphones are clean (the dirt can block the sensors)

Disconnect them from all devices in Bluetooth settings

Use the original charging cable (not fast charging!)

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3. Hard reset to factory settings

This method completely erases all saved settings, including connection history. Use it only if a soft reboot didn't work. The procedure is different for different versions of the Mi Sport:

After reset, the Xiaomi Mi Sport headphones will return to the “out of the box” state.

• 📱 Connect them to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
• 🔊 Adjust microphone sensitivity (if supported).
• 🎶 Select a sound profile (bass/balanced) in the Mi Home app.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the reset process even if the indicators are gone. On some models (Mi AirDots Pro), an interruption may cause the headphones to lose sync and have to be refashioned via PC.

4. Alternative reboot methods

If the Xiaomi Mi Sport headphones don’t respond to buttons, try these ways:

Reboot through the charging case

Sometimes the failure is due to the discharged battery of the case.

1. Place the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to charge for 1 hour (use the original cable).
3. After charging, take out the headphones and hold the button on the right earphone for 10 seconds.

4.2.Reset via the Mi Home app

For models that support the app (e.g. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2):

1. Open Mi Home → pick out the headphones.
2. Go to Settings → Reset settings.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

5. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The wrong steps in rebooting can make the problem worse, and here are the most common mistakes:

• ⚡ Use of a non-original charger → It can cause battery overheating and controller failure.
• 🛑 Interruption of the discharge process → Headphones can be suspended in mode DFU (firmware).
• 🔄 Attempt to reset with a discharged battery → device will not complete the procedure.
• 📵 Ignoring firmware updates → Older software often causes conflicts with new versions Android/iOS.

⚠️ Note: If after reset, Xiaomi Mi Sport headphones stopped turning on at all (no indication), do not try to disassemble them yourself. In 90% of cases, the problem is solved by flashing through the service center - hardware malfunctions (for example, a contact dump) are less common.

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Before reset, check the firmware version of the headphones in the Mi Home app. If an update is available, installing a fresh version of the software can solve the problem without a full reboot.

6.How do you check that the reboot has been successful?

After restarting or resetting, follow these steps to diagnose:

1. Connection Check: Headphones should appear in the Bluetooth list as "Mi True Wireless Earphones" (or similar to your model name).
2. Sound test: Play audio – the sound should come from both headphones synchronously.
3. Check indicators: When turned on, white (or blue) light should burn, when discharged - red.
4. Microphone test: Record a voice message and check the recording quality.

If at least one of the items fails, repeat the reset procedure or contact the service. For example, if there is sound in only one earphone, this may indicate a synchronization damage (see spoiler in section 4).

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After a hard reset, the Xiaomi Mi Sport headphones lose all saved connection profiles, and they will have to be paired with all devices (smartphone, laptop, tablet).

7. Frequent questions about the Xiaomi Mi Sport reboot