How to Connect Two Xiaomi AirDots Headphones at the Same Time: A Complete Problem Solutions Guide

Xiaomi AirDots wireless headphones (including Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless Earbuds and their modifications) have become popular due to a combination of price and quality. However, many users face a typical problem: after buying or resetting, one of the headphones does not connect, and the second one works independently, this is due to a malfunction of synchronization between the headphones or improper pairing with the phone.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to connect two Xiaomi AirDots headphones at once, from basic instructions to solving complex cases (for example, when one headphone is not determined by the system). You will also learn how to avoid common errors and what to do if standard methods do not help. 2/3/Pro).

Why don’t you connect both earphones at the same time?

Before you start setting up, it's important to understand the cause of the problem, and 90 percent of the time, it's the fault of:

• 🔋 A discharged battery in one of the headphones (even if the indicator is on, the charge can be critically low).
• 🔄 Synchronization failure between left and right earphone (they must automatically connect to each other before connecting to the phone).
• 📱 Bluetooth error on your smartphone (module cache, outdated firmware or conflict with other devices).
• 🔧 Incorrect connection order (for example, trying to stitch the headphones separately).
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction (damage to contacts in the case or the headphone itself).

Most often, the problem is solved by resetting the headphones and re-pairing, but if one of the headphones does not respond to pressing or does not charge at all, this may indicate a battery failure or damage to the Bluetooth module, in which case repair or replacement will be required.

Preparation of headphones for connection: check and reset

Before pairing with your phone, make sure the headphones are ready to work:

1. Reset. If the headphones have already connected to another device, reset: 1. Place both headphones in the case. 2. Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones for 15 seconds (until the red/white flash). 3. Take out the headphones - they should sync with each other (the indicators will flash alternately).

Critical point: if after reset, the indicators on the headphones flash indiscriminately (for example, left - red, right - white), this means that the synchronization between them is lost, in which case forced pairing is required (see the next section).

Standard phone connection (Android/iOS)

If the headphones are synchronized with each other (the indicators blink the same), connect them to the phone:

For Android:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Remove both headphones from the case – the device list should appear Mi True Wireless Earbuds (or similar for your model).
3. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing.

For iOS (iPhone/iPad):

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Wait for the Mi AirDots device to appear on the list and tap on it.
3. If you request access to contacts/microphone, select Allow.

After successful connection, the device status should display Connected for both headphones (in some firmware they can be displayed as one device).

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If the headphones don’t appear in the Bluetooth list, try turning off and re-enable the Bluetooth module on your phone or rebooting the device.

Forced synchronization of headphones (if not connected to each other)

If after resetting the headphones do not synchronize (indicators blink chaotically), perform forced pairing:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to the charging (this is important!).
3. Open the case cover and hold the button on the back of the case for 20-30 seconds until the headphone indicators start flashing red and white alternately.
4. Get the headphones out of the case – they should automatically sync (the indicators will flash the same).
5. Connect them to your phone as a new device (see the previous section).

This method works for most AirDots models, but AirDots 3 Pro and later may require a different algorithm (see spoiler below).

Solving Connection Problems

If the headphones still aren’t plugged in at the same time, check the following points:

If one of the headphones doesn't respond to pressing or charging at all, try cleaning the contacts in the case and on the earpiece with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Contact oxidation is a common cause of hardware failures.

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If the headphones are connected separately, but not together, the problem is synchronization between them, not the phone, and only reset or forced pairing is solved.

Connect to Windows/Python (for advanced users)

In rare cases, Xiaomi AirDots may not work properly with Windows (e.g., defined as two separate devices).

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Delete all records related to AirDots.
3. Turn on the headphones in pairing mode (the indicators flash white) and add them as a new device.
4. If the sound goes to only one headphone, open Control Panel → Sound, find AirDots in the list of playback devices and install them with the default device.

Linux may require installation of pulseaudio-module-bluetooth and manual configuration of Sink's A2DP profile.

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On Windows 10/11, it sometimes helps to update the Bluetooth driver through Device Manager. Select a Bluetooth adapter, right-click → Update the driver → Auto Search.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If all of the above methods do not work:

⚠️ Note: If the headphones don’t sync even after a forced reset, it may indicate a Bluetooth controller failure in one of the headphones, in which case repairs will cost more than buying new AirDots, so it is more advisable to consider replacing the headphones.

• 🔧 If you bought the headphones less than a year ago, contact the Xiaomi service center (check required).
• 🛒 The cost of new Redmi AirDots starts from 1,500-2,000 rubles, which is often cheaper than repairs.
• 🔄 Try connecting to another phone. If the problem repeats, the headphones are to blame, if not, a failure in your smartphone's Bluetooth module.

There are tips on the forums for flashing headphones through special utilities (for example, Flippy for AirDots). However, this method is risky: incorrect firmware can permanently disable the device, we recommend resorting to it only as a last resort and strictly following the instructions from trusted sources.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi AirDots