Connecting Xiaomi Air 2 SE Smartphone: full instructions with tips for setting up

Wireless headphones Xiaomi Air 2 SE — It's a popular model that supports Bluetooth 5.0, active noise cancellation and up to 20 hours of service, but even experienced users sometimes have difficulty connecting or re-pairing after resetting. In this article, we'll look at all possible scenarios: From basic settings to solving typical connection problems.

It’s important to understand that the connection process can vary depending on your smartphone’s operating system (Android or iOS), the headphone firmware version, and even the phone model.We’ve taken all the nuances into account and prepared a universal guide that will help even if your Air 2 is a good choice. SE not defined by the system or permanently disconnected.

If you've just unpacked your headphones or encountered a "Device not found" error, don't rush to the service center. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by settings on your phone or resetting your headphones. Next, you'll find step-by-step instructions illustrating key points and tips for optimizing your sound.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

Before pairing with the phone, you need to properly remove the headphones from the case and put them into search mode, and many users miss this step, which causes the system to not see the device.

• 📦 Take both earphones out of the charge case, they should automatically turn on (white light will light up).
• 🔋 Make sure the case is charged (the indicator on the front panel should be green or orange). If the indicator flashes red, connect the case to the charger on the 10-15 minute.
• 🎧 Press and hold the touchpad on the right earphone for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white (pairing mode).
• 📱 Unlock your smartphone screen and activate Bluetooth. On Android, it's done through the Quick Settings Panel, on iPhone, it's done in Settings. → Bluetooth.

If the headphones don't flash red and white, they've already been paired with another device, in which case you need to reset (instructions in the next section), and make sure the headphones aren't connected to another phone or tablet in the background, which blocks the new pairing.

⚠️ Warning: Do not press the touchpads of the headphones immediately after being removed from the case - they can work as a command to play, not activate the pairing mode. 2-3 seconds.

For convenience, we have prepared a checklist for preparation:

Resetting headphone settings (if not connected)

If you have Xiaomi Air 2 SE They've been paired with another device before or they're not working well, and you might need to reset completely, and this procedure removes all the connections you've saved and returns the headphones to the factory settings:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover and wait until the headphones start flashing white (this means they are switched on).
3. Press and hold both touchpads on the headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.
4. Release when the indicators start flashing red (3 times in a row) is a signal of a successful reset.
5. Close it and reopen the case cover, and now the headphones are ready for a new pairing.

After resetting Air 2 headphones SE They automatically go into pairing mode the next time they're pulled out of the case, and if the lights flash red for longer than 15 seconds, that indicates an error:

• 🔄 Repeat the reset procedure, holding the panels for exactly 10 seconds (no more).
• 🔋 Check the case charge - at a level below 10%, the reset may not work.
• 📴 Reboot your smartphone before re-pairing.

⚠️ Attention: Resetting also removes the headphone firmware data. If you notice a deterioration in sound or microphone problem after the procedure, update your firmware through the Mi Home app (instructions in the "Firmware Update" section").

If the reset didn't work, the problem could be with the phone's software. On Android, try clearing the Bluetooth cache:

Settings → Applications → Show all apps → Bluetooth → Storage → Clear cache

Connecting to an Android smartphone (Step-by-step)

The process of pairing with Android usually goes faster than with iOS, thanks to native-supported profiles. A2DP and AAC. Here's the detailed instruction:

1. Activate Bluetooth on your phone (via notification panel or Settings) → Connected devices).
2. Take the headphones out of the case. They should automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (blinking red and white indicator).
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE (or Air 2 SE) and tap him.
4. Confirm pairing if you see a request. Some phones (e.g. Xiaomi or Redmi) may also have a window suggesting you install the Mi Home app — this is not necessary for basic work.
5. Wait for the message "Device connected." Now the headphones are ready to use.

On smartphones. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO shelled MIUI After you connect, you'll see an extra window with the headphone settings:

• 🎛️ Set up touch control (by default: double touch - playback / pause, triple - call voice assistant).
• 🔊 Activate the Game Sound mode (reduces latency to 88 ms).
• 🔋 View the charge level of the case and each headphone separately.

If the headphones are connected, but the sound goes only to one earphone, check:

• 🔄 Reboot both headphones (place in the case for 10 seconds and pull out again).
• 📱 In Bluetooth phone settings, find Air 2 SE, tap on the gear and select "Disable the sound channel" (on some firmware).
• 🎧 Make sure that both earbuds are synchronized (indicators should flash synchronously).

Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features

The interface of Xiaomi Air 2 SE The iPhone is standard, but there are a few nuances associated with the limitations of iOS. For example, on the iPhone, some features are not available, such as firmware through Mi Home or fine-tuning touch gestures. However, the basic functionality (sound, microphone, noise reduction) works stably.

Instructions for iOS 15/16/17:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate the function.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and hold the touchpad on the right earpiece for 5 seconds (until the red and white blink).
3. Next articleMi True Wireless Earphones 2 is coming to the list of other devices SE. Put it on him.
4. Wait for the status "Connected." On the iPhone may appear additional notification about the connection of the microphone — allow access.

Features of working with the iPhone:

On iPhone Air 2 headphones SE Switching between devices on the same Apple ID (For example, between iPhone and MacBook, but you need to do it:

1. Connect headphones to each device separately.
2. Enable the Switch between devices in Bluetooth settings on the iPhone.

⚠️ Note: On iOS, there may be a problem with one of the headphones hanging after a call. To fix this, just put both earphones in a case for 5 seconds and pull them out again.

Setting up sensor control and sound

Xiaomi Air 2 Default SE They support basic gestures: double-touch for playback/pause and triple-touch for voice assistant. MIUI) You can have an advanced setting. Here's how to activate it:

For Android:

1. Put the headphones on the phone.
2. Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE → Control settings.
3. Select the action for: 👆 Double touch (left/right headphone) 👆 Triple touch. 👆 Retention (to enable noise reduction)

Save the settings. Now the gestures will work according to your preferences.

Available gesture options:

• 🎵 Reproduction/pause
• 🔀 Next track
• 🔄 Previous track
• 📞 Accept/reject call
• 🔇 Turn on/off noise cancellation
• 🗣️ Calling the voice assistant

To improve the sound quality, we recommend:

• 🎧 Enable the codecs AAC or aptX (if supported by the phone) in Bluetooth settings.
• 🎛️ Use an equalizer (such as Wavelet or built-in music app).
• 🔊 Activate Game Sound mode to reduce latency (only available on Android).

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If the headphones are too quiet to play at maximum volume, check the volume limit in the phone settings (Settings) → Sound. → Safe Volume. On iPhone, this restriction is reset in Settings. → Music. → Volume limitation.)

To check the synchronization of stereo sound:

1. Play the track with a clear stereo effect (e.g., "Bohemian Rhapsody").


2. alternately close each earpiece with your hand.




3 If the sound is lost only in a closed earphone - synchronization works correctly.

Update of the headphone firmware

Regular firmware updates fix connection errors, improve sound quality and add new features.For Xiaomi Air 2 SE The current version of the firmware at the time of writing is 2.7.1.0. You can check and update the software only through the official Mi Home application (available for Android and iOS, but with restrictions for iPhone).

Instructions for updating:

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account (required!).
3. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
4. Open Mi Home, tap it "+" → Add the device → Headphones → Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE.
5. After adding the device, go to its settings and check the "Firmware Update" section.
6. If a new version is available, click "Update" and wait for the process to be completed (don't turn off the headphones!).

Important nuances:

• 🔄 On iOS, firmware updates may not be available due to Apple's restrictions. In this case, use an Android device.
• 🔋 Make sure the headphone and case charge levels are above 50.
• 📶 Connect your phone to a stable Wi-Fi network – downloading firmware via mobile internet can lead to errors.

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones are gone during the upgrade and the process is 0% cold, don't panic. Place the headphones in the case, close it for 10 seconds, then repeat the procedure. If the problem recurs, reset the headphones (see section 2) and try again.

Following a successful update:

• 🎧 Reboot the headphones (put in the case and pull again).
• 📱 Reconnect them to the phone.
• 🔊 Check the sound quality and microphone performance.

Solving Typical Connection Problems

Even after successful pairing, Xiaomi Air 2 users SE They may have periodic blackouts, bad sound, or a broken microphone, and we've put together solutions for some of the most common problems:

If the Air headphones 2 SE They are connected but immediately disconnected through 1-2 seconds:

1. On Android: Remove the device from the list of conjugated in Bluetooth settings, then reconnect.
2. On iOS: Go to Settings → Bluetooth, tap the "i" next to Air 2 SE and select "Forget this device".
3. Reboot your phone and headphones (place them in the case for 10 seconds).

To diagnose problems with the microphone:

1.During the call, turn off Bluetooth and check if the phone's microphone is working.


2 If yes, the problem is with the headphones.




Cleanliness of microphone holes (they are located in the bottom of the headphones).




- Microphone permission settings (on iOS: Settings → Privacy → Microphone).




3. If not, there is a problem with the phone (check the call settings).

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In 80% of cases, connection problems are solved by resetting headphones and cleaning the Bluetooth cache on the phone, only if it doesn’t help, it’s worth considering hardware malfunctions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Air 2 SE