How to connect headphones Xiaomi Air 2 to the phone: instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi Air 2 wireless headphones (also known as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2) have become a popular choice due to the combination of high-quality sound, convenience and affordable price. However, many users have difficulties with the first connection to a smartphone — especially if it is not from Xiaomi or iOS devices. In this article, we will discuss all the pairing methods, typical errors and give practical tips for setting up.

It’s important to understand that the connection process can vary depending on the headphone firmware version, the phone model, and even whether the headphones have been used previously with another device.We’ll look at universal methods that work on Android 10+, iOS 14+, and features for Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO phones with a proprietary MIUI shell.

1. Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Air 2 to connect

Before you pair it, you need to make sure that the headphones are charged and in search mode.

• 🔋 Check the charge level: put the headphones in the case and open the lid - the indicator on the front panel will show the current charge (green - full, red - discharged). If the indicator is not on, connect the case to the charge on the 10-15 minute.
• 🎧 Take both earbuds out of the case, they should automatically turn on (you hear a beep).If one of the headphones does not respond, try to pinch the touchpad for 5 seconds to force the switch on.
• 🔄 Make sure the headphones aren't connected to another device. To reset the connection, put them back in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then pull them out again.

If the headphones flash red and white alternately, it means they are ready to pair. If only the white lights are on, the headphones are already connected to some device (you need to reset the settings, we will discuss this below).

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If the headphones don't respond to pressing, try cleaning the contacts in the case with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, often the problem is the oxidation of metal plates.

2. Step-by-step instruction: connecting to an Android smartphone

On Android phones (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, Samsung, Honor, etc.), the connection process is standard, but there are nuances for devices with MIUI.

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth on your phone and activate the module.
2. Get the headphones out of the case – the list of available devices should appear the name Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 or Xiaomi Air 2.
3. Click on the headphone name in the list. If you have a request for code confirmation (usually 0000 or 1234), type it in.
4. Wait for the message "Device connected." Some firmware may require additional permission to access contacts/media.

On Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12+, after connecting, a pop-up will appear with a proposal to install the Mi Earphones branded application (formerly called Xiaomi Bluetooth Audio), which is not mandatory, but gives access to:

• 🎛️ Set up the equalizer (preset profiles: "Bas", "Clean sound", "Voice")
• 🔊 Adjustment of noise reduction (ANC)
• 📊 View the charge level of each headphone separately
• ⚙️ Updating the headphone firmware

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On Samsung One UI phones, you may need to disable the Dual Audio feature, as it sometimes conflicts with the work of Xiaomi Air 2, causing sound cliffs.

3. Connect Xiaomi Air 2 to iPhone (iOS)

While the Xiaomi Air 2 is optimized for Android, it also works well with the iPhone (starting with iOS 13).

• ❌ No support for the Mi Earphones proprietary app (equalizer and firmware are not available)
• ❌ No display of the charge level of each headphone separately (only the total % of the case)
• ✅ The basic functionality works: music playback, call reception, voice assistant activation

Instructions for iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and wait until Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 appears in the list.
3. Click on the name to connect. If the "Unidentified Device" notification appears, confirm the connection.
4. Check the sound: sometimes on iOS you have to manually select the Xiaomi Air 2 as the output device in the control panel.

The iPhone may have an issue with automatically connecting after the first pairing.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones do not automatically connect when retrieving from the case, forget the device in the Bluetooth settings (Click on "i" → Forget this device), then pair again. This will reset the connection cache.

4. Reset Xiaomi Air 2 settings (if not connected)

If the headphones have been paired with another device or are not working smoothly, a hard reset will help, which will return the headphones to the factory settings:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover and press the touch panels on both headphones at the same time (for 10-15 seconds).
3. The indicators will flash red and white – this is a signal of reset.
4. Release the buttons and wait until the indicators start flashing only white (pair mode).

After reset, the Xiaomi Air 2 headphones will appear in the Bluetooth list as a new device. If the reset didn't help, check:

• 🔋 Case charge level (less than 20% can block pairing)
• 📱 Phone compatibility (on very old models with Bluetooth 4.0 there may be problems)
• 🔄 Update of the firmware headphones (via the Mi Earphones app on Android)

5. Sound tuning and gesture control

By default, Xiaomi Air 2 supports basic gestures, but they can be reassigned through the proprietary app (only on Android):

To activate the game mode (reduced sound delay to 88 ms):

1. Open the Mi Earphones app.
2. Go to Settings → Sound mode.
3. Select Game Mode (in this mode, the sound quality deteriorates slightly, but lag decreases).

If you use headphones to watch videos and notice a synchronous sound and image, try:

• 🎮 Enable game mode (as described above).
• 📱 In the phone settings, turn off power saving for the application in which the video is played.
• 🔊 Use third-party players (for example, VLC), where you can manually adjust the sound delay.

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6. Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

🔊 Problem: The sound is interrupted or lost

• 📶 Check the distance to the phone (maximum 10 meters without obstacles).
• 📱 Turn off battery savings for Bluetooth in phone settings.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones (forget the device in Bluetooth settings and pair again).
• 🎛️ In the Mi Earphones app, turn off the Adaptive Sound function (sometimes it conflicts with the codec). SBC).

🎵 Problem: Low quality of sound (wheezing, noise)

• 🎧 Clean the earphone speakers with a soft brush (accumulation of earwax worsens the sound).
• 📱 In Bluetooth phone settings, select Sound Quality over Connection Stability.
• 🔊 In the Mi Earphones app, switch to codec AAC (if available instead SBC.

🔋 Problem: Fast battery discharge

• 🔌 Turn off the function Always in search mode (if it is in the headphone settings).
• 📴 Don’t leave your headphones connected to your phone when you’re not using them.
• 🔄 Update the firmware of headphones through the Mi Earphones app.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones are discharged for 1-2 If you are in active use, this may indicate a battery failure.In this case, contact the service center - Xiaomi Air 2 warranty 12 months.

7. Update to the headphone firmware

Regular firmware updates fix bugs, improve connection stability and add new features.To update Xiaomi Air 2:

1. Install the Mi Earphones app from Google Play (no updates available for iOS).
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the application and go to Settings → Firmware Update.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to complete (don’t turn off Bluetooth or close the app!).

The latest firmware versions added:

• 🎛️ Improved equalizer with custom presets.
• 🔊 Optimization of work ANC (noise-canceling).
• 🎮 Reduced sound delay in game mode to 88 ms.
• 📱 Support for fast connection to multiple devices (up to 2 at a time).

Important: If there is a failure during the update (for example, Bluetooth is disabled), the headphones may stop working.

1. Put the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to the charger for 10 minutes.
3. Take out your headphones and try to repeat the update.

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Updating your firmware through the Mi Earphones app is the only official way. Don't use third-party utilities, it could lead to a loss of warranty.

8. Alternative ways of connecting

If standard pairing does not work, alternative methods can be tried:

📱 Connection via the Mi Home app

Sometimes the headphones are displayed in the Mi Home app (even if they are not visible in Bluetooth settings):

1. Install Mi Home from Google Play or App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Click Add Device → Audio → Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (scanning may be required) QR-box-code).

🖥️ Connection to a PC or laptop

Xiaomi Air 2 can be used with Windows/macOS computers:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC (use an external Bluetooth 5.0 adapter if necessary).
2. Remove the headphones from the case and activate the pairing mode (blinking white indicators).
3. In Windows → Devices → Bluetooth (or in macOS System Settings), find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and connect.

On Windows, you may need to manually select Xiaomi Air 2 as the audio output device in the taskbar, and it is also recommended to disable the Absolute Volume feature in Bluetooth settings if the sound is too quiet.

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