How to connect Xiaomi Mi Airdots 2 to iPhone: full instructions with error solutions

Xiaomi Mi Airdots 2 wireless headphones (also known as Redmi Airdots 2 or Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Basic) remain a popular choice among iPhone users due to their combination of price, sound quality and compactness. However, their connection to Apple devices is often questionable - especially for those who are first encountering Bluetooth devices from Xiaomi. Unlike AirPods, which are integrated into the Apple ecosystem, Airdots 2 require manual tuning and sometimes additional manipulation.

In this article, you will find a step-by-step guide to pairing Xiaomi Airdots 2 with an iPhone (current for iOS 15-17), as well as solutions to typical problems: why the headphones are not located, turn off or malfunction. We will break down the nuances of resetting, compatibility checks and connection optimization. If you have already tried to connect headphones but encountered an error, skip the first section and go to the problem solving section.

Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Airdots 2 to connect

Before pairing with an iPhone, you need to make sure that the headphones themselves are ready to connect. Xiaomi Airdots 2 have a feature: they automatically go into search mode only when you first turn on or after reset. If you have already used them with another device (for example, an Android smartphone), you will need to manually activate the pairing mode.

Here's what we need to do:

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones. Make sure the indicator on the case is white or green (charge level above 30%). If the indicator is red, connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes.
• 🎧 Remove the headphones from the case. They must automatically turn on (the white indicator on each earpiece flashes). If this does not happen, press and hold the touchpad on both earphones for 3 seconds.
• 🔄 Activate pairing mode. Press the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously for 5-7 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white alternately (this is a signal of readiness to connect).

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If the lights flash only white, the headphones are already paired with another device. To reset the connection, place them back in the case, then remove and hold the touchpads for 10 seconds until double blinking red.

Note: Xiaomi Airdots 2 does not support multi-profile connectivity (working with two devices simultaneously).If you previously connected them to Android or PC, you will have to break the old connection or reset your headphones.

Step-by-step: connecting to the iPhone

When the headphones are ready to pair, go to the settings on the iPhone. The process takes no more than 1-2 minutes, but requires exact follow-up steps. Importantly, do not close the case cover while connecting, this will interrupt the process.

1. Open Bluetooth settings: Go to Settings → Bluetooth on your iPhone and turn on the switch if it's turned off. Make sure Air Mode is turned off.
2. Find the headphones in the list: In the Other Devices section, the name Mi True Wireless EBs should appear. Basic_R or Redmi Airdots_R (The letter R indicates the right earpiece, which is the lead).
3. Start pairing: Tap the headphones on the list. In 5-10 seconds, the words "Connected" will appear, and the indicators on the headphones will stop flashing (light up white).
4. Check the sound: Turn on any audio recording (such as music in Apple Music or YouTube videos) The sound should be automatically transmitted to the headphones.

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If the headphones are plugged in, but the sound is only one (usually the right one), that's fine - Airdots 2 use the lead earphone to transmit data. To keep the sound on both sides, wait for automatic synchronization (can take up to 30 seconds) or restart the headphones (put in the case and pull again).

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Customization of sound and microphone on iPhone

Once successfully connected, it is recommended to optimize the audio and microphone settings for better quality. By default, the iPhone can use a compressed AAC audio codec, which is not always perfectly compatible with Xiaomi Airdots 2.

What can be customized:

• 🎵 Sound quality: Go to Settings → Music. → Audio and select High Quality (if available). For calls, disable Voice Improvement in Settings → Universal access → Audiovisual.
• 🎤 Microphone: In some applications (such as WhatsApp or Zoom), you will have to manually select Mi True Wireless EBs as the input device in the application settings.
• 🔊 Volume balance: If the sound in the headphones is different, check the balance in Settings → Universal access → Audiovisual → Stereo sound balance (should be in the middle).

If the person complains of hearing loss during calls, try using only the right earphone (leader) - his microphone usually works more stable. Also avoid talking in noisy places: Airdots 2 are not equipped with active noise cancellation.

Solving Connection Problems

Even with the right actions, Xiaomi Airdots 2 may not connect to the iPhone or work intermittently, and below are the most common bugs and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: iPhone can’t see headphones

If the Mi True Wireless EBs name does not appear in the list of Other Devices, follow the following steps:

1. Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode (the indicators flash red and white).
2. Reboot your iPhone (hold the power button + any of the volume controls).
3. Reset network settings on iPhone: Settings → Basic → iPhone port or reset → Reset → Reset network settings.
4. Try connecting to the headphones from another device (like Android), then reset them and try again on your iPhone.

Problem 2: Headphones are connected, but immediately switch off

This is a common error in Bluetooth profile conflict.

• 🔄 Forget the device in the iPhone settings: Settings → Bluetooth → Click on the "i" next to Mi True Wireless EBs → Forget this device, then plug it back in.
• 📱 Update iOS to the latest version (go to Settings) → Mainstream → Update of the PO).
• 🔋 Check the case charge – if it is below 20%, the headphones can turn off to save energy.

Problem 3: The sound is interrupted or interfered with

Interferences in reproduction are usually associated with:

• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal – do not move further than 5 meters from the iPhone, avoid obstacles (walls, metal objects).
• 🔄 Conflict with other devices – disable Bluetooth on other gadgets nearby (laptops, smartwatches).
• 🎵 Incorrect codec – try to manually select SBC instead AAC (You need an app like Bluetooth Audio Codec from the App Store).

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If interference only appears in certain apps (like YouTube or TikTok), the problem may be their settings. Try clearing the app cache or reinstalling it.

Reset Xiaomi Airdots 2 to factory settings

If there's no way that works, the last thing you can do is completely reset your headphones, and that will remove all the connections you've saved and bring the device back to its original state.

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the touchpads on both headphones for 15 seconds. The indicators will first light up white, then start flashing red twice - this is a signal of a successful reset.
3. Close the case cover for 5 seconds, then remove the headphones - they will automatically go into pairing mode.

The new headphones will be called Mi True Wireless EBs. Basic_R (Connect them to the iPhone again, as described in the section with the instructions.

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If the headphones don't turn on after reset, check the charging contacts in the case - they may have oxidized. Wipe them with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol, and repeat the procedure.

Compatibility of Xiaomi Airdots 2 with different versions of iOS

Xiaomi Airdots 2 is officially supported by all versions of iOS, starting with iOS 12. However, the stability of the work depends on the firmware of the headphones and the version of the iPhone operating system.

If you upgrade your iPhone to a new version of iOS, you may need to re-pair your headphones after installing the update, which is due to changes in Bluetooth protocols in newer versions of the system.

For iPhone owners with iOS 17, an additional feature is available: if you connect Airdots 2 to your Apple ID, they will automatically sync with other devices (such as an iPad or Mac).

1. Connect the headphones to your iPhone.
2. Open Settings → Bluetooth and click on the "i" icon next to Mi True Wireless EBs.
3. Enable the option to connect to other devices.

Alternative ways of connecting

If the standard method didn't work, you can try alternative pairings, which are less reliable, but sometimes help in difficult cases.

Method 1: Connect via the Mi Home app

While Xiaomi Airdots 2 doesn’t have an official iOS app, you can use Mi Home to check the status of your headphones:

1. Download Mi Home from the App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Click Add Add the device → Headphones → Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Basic.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (scanning will be required) QR-case code or enter model number manually).

The application will not allow you to adjust the sound, but will show the charge level and firmware version.

Method 2: Manual addition of the device

If your iPhone doesn’t see the headphones automatically, try adding them manually:

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click Other Devices → Add Bluetooth device (if optional).
3. Enter. PIN-code 0000 (default for Xiaomi Airdots 2).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Airdots 2 and iPhone