Xiaomi AirDots Pro wireless headphones (also known as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic) remain a popular choice due to the balance of price, sound quality and battery life. However, even with such simple devices, users have questions: how to perform the first connection correctly, what to do if one earphone does not work, or how to reset the settings to factory. This article covers all the nuances from basic instructions to solving rare problems.
We will not only discuss standard Bluetooth pairing, but also alternative methods (e.g. connecting to multiple devices at once or restoring communication after a reset), and focus on the typical errors users make when they first turn on, as well as how to diagnose malfunctions. If you just unpack your headphones or have problems after updating your firmware, here you will find the answers.
Preparation of headphones Xiaomi AirDots Pro for the first connection
Before pairing with your phone, you need to make sure that the AirDots Pro headphones are fully charged and searchable.
- 🔋 Check the charge level of the case: the indicator on the front panel should burn white (100-70%), orange (70-30%) or red (less than 30.
- 🎧 Take both earbuds out of the case: they must automatically turn on (blitzes red/white LED). If this does not happen, press and hold the touchpad on each earbud for 3-5 seconds.
- 🔍 Make sure that the headphones are synchronized with each other: after extracting from the case, they should emit an audible signal and flash white (if they flash alternately red and white - a reset is required).
If the headphones are discharged, charging through the case takes about 1.5-2 hours (full cycle). To speed up the process, you can use a wired connection of the case to the power source with Quick Charge 3.0 support (for example, a charger from Xiaomi on 18W).
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to turn on the headphones if they are in the case - this can cause a failure of synchronization between the left and right modules.
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Step-by-step: connecting to an Android smartphone
The process of pairing with Android devices (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme and others) takes no more than a minute.
- Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone: go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth (or swipe down the notification bar and click the Bluetooth icon).
- Turn the headphones into search mode: If you connect first, just take the headphones out of the case (they will automatically go into pairing mode). If you reconnect, press and hold the touchpad on any headphone for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white and red alternately.
Select the device in the list
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
AirDots Pro
Confirm the conjugation
Once successfully connected, the headphones will issue a “Connected” voice message or a melodic signal. Some MIUI firmware (e.g. MIUI 14) will additionally display a pop-up window with the charge level of each earphone.
| Headphone Indication | Meaning | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| White flashing (both headphones) | Interconnection mode | Select from the list of Bluetooth devices |
| Red flashing (1 earpiece) | Low charge (less than 10%) | Place it in a charging case |
| Red and white alternately | Resetting settings | Wait 10 seconds to complete the process |
| White permanent (in case) | Charging headphones | Leave it to full charge. |
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Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of work
While AirDots Pro is optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem, it is also compatible with iPhones (since iOS 12).
- 📱 In the list of Bluetooth devices, headphones can appear as Unknown Device or LE-AirDots Pro. That’s OK – choose them safely.
- 🔊 The dual-touch function for playback control works, but Siri voice assistant cannot be called through headphones (only Google Assistant on Android).
- 📊 The charge level of the headphones is not displayed in the widget of the iOS battery (unlike the original AirPods). HD+.
To connect to the iPhone:
- Open Settings → Bluetooth and make sure the feature is active.
- Get the headphones out of the case and wait for the appearance in the list of the device called Mi True.
- Click on the name and wait for the message "Connected".
⚠️ Note: iOS may experience a delay in audio when watching video (up to 200-300 ms). AAC, To reduce the lag, go to Bluetooth settings on your iPhone, find AirDots Pro in the list, and turn off the High-quality Sound option (if available).
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If the headphones connect to the iPhone but the sound is interrupted, try turning off the Auto Sound Switch feature in Bluetooth settings, which eliminates conflicts when you connect to multiple Apple devices at the same time (e.g. iPhone + MacBook).
Problem Solving: Headphones are not connected or are malfunctioning
If AirDots Pro is not detected by the phone or is connected with errors, follow the diagnostic algorithm:
1. Headphones not visible on Bluetooth list
- 🔄 Reboot the phone’s Bluetooth module: Turn off and turn on Bluetooth or restart your smartphone.
- 🧲 Reset your headphone settings: Place both earbuds in your case. Press and hold the button on your case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red. Pull out the headphones -- they should automatically go into pairing mode.
Check compatibility.
Android 8.0
2 Only one headphone is connected
This is the most common problem caused by the loss of synchronization between the left and right modules.
- 🔋 Discharge your headphones to 0% and fully charge: sometimes it restores the connection.
- 🔄 Forced synchronization: Pull both earbuds out of the case. Press and hold the touchpads on both earbuds for 10 seconds until you hear a double beep. Place the headphones back in the case for 5 seconds, then pull out again.
Update the firmware
Mi Home
What if the headphones are connected, but the sound is only in one?
Update the firmware through the Mi Home app
The manufacturer periodically releases updates for AirDots Pro, fixing plug-in bugs, improving sound and increasing battery life, to update the firmware:
- Install the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store.
- Register or log in to Xiaomi account (be sure to link the country to Russia or China in your profile).
Recent firmware versions (2026) add support for the LC3 codec, which improves sound quality and reduces video latency. If the Mi Home update doesn't show up, check your account region (some firmware is coming first to China, then to the Global version).
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Updating your firmware through Mi Home is the only official way to get new features. Don't use third-party firmware, it can cause permanent damage to your headphones.
How to connect AirDots Pro to multiple devices at the same time
Unlike more expensive models (such as the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro), AirDots Pro does not support multipoint (simultaneous connection to two devices).
- Connect the headphones to the first device (such as a smartphone) as described above.
- Disconnect them from the first device: On Android: go to Bluetooth settings, click on AirDots Pro and select "Disable" (do not delete!). On iOS: swipe right by the headphone name in the Bluetooth list and click "Disable".
Activate the search mode on the headphones
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Connect to the second device.
Rapid pairing can be used to accelerate the switching:
- 🖥️ On Windows: Open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth, select AirDots Pro and click "Connect".
- 🍎 On MacOS: In the menu bar, click on the Bluetooth icon → AirDots Pro → "Connect".
⚠️ Note: When switching between devices of different brands (for example, Android) + iPhone may be lost the sound profile (for example, the microphone will only work in mode) HFP For calls, but not for recordings, in which case, reset your headphones.
Resetting to factory settings: when and how to do
Reset AirDots Pro to factory settings is required in the following cases:
- 🔄 The headphones are not synchronized with each other (one is not connected).
- 🔊 The sound is interrupted or distorted after the firmware update.
- 📱 The device is not defined by any gadget.
- 🎤 The microphone is not working during calls.
For discharge:
- Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
- Open the lid and press the touch panels on both headphones at the same time.
- Hold them for 20 seconds until the indicator on the case starts flashing red (3 times in a row).
- Remove the headphones from the case – they should automatically go into pairing mode (white flashing light).
After resetting, all previous connections will be removed, and the headphones will return to the factory firmware. If the problem persists, check the physical condition of the headphones (for example, the oxidation of contacts in the case or moisture).
Double touch on any headphone - playback / pause.
- Triple touch on the right is the next track.
- Triple touch on the left is the previous track.
Change the appointment can be found in the Mi Home appendix (section "Management").-->