How to connect headphones Xiaomi Mi Air 2 to the smartphone: full instruction with photos and tips

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 wireless headphones (also known as Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2) remain popular because of the balance of price, sound quality and battery life. However, even with this technique, users often have questions: how to perform the first connection, what to do if the headphones are not determined, or how to reset the settings to factory.

We will look not only at the standard procedure for pairing with Android and iPhone, but also at rare scenarios: connecting to two devices at the same time, checking the originality of headphones, as well as ways to diagnose malfunctions. Special attention will be paid to the unique feature of the Mi Air 2 - automatic switching between devices based on the new model. MIUI, Which many users don’t even know about.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before pairing with the phone, you need to properly remove the headphones from the charging case and put them into search mode, a step that is often missed, which causes problems with detecting the device.

Here's what we need to do:

• 🔋 Take both earbuds out of the case, they should automatically turn on (white light flashes). If the indicator is not on, put the headphones back in the case for 10 seconds, then remove again.
• 🔍 Make sure the case is charged (the indicator on the case should burn white or orange). If the indicator is red or not at all, connect the case to the charger on the case. 15-20 minute.
• 📱 Turn off Bluetooth on other devices that your headphones may have previously connected to (laptop, tablet) and prevent conflicts when pairing.

If the headphones have previously been connected to another device, they need to be reset.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the back of the case during 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Open the lid - the headphones are now in pairing mode (the indicator flashes white).

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones don't go into search mode after reset, check the case charge. At a charge level below 10%, the reset function may not work.

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If the headphones don't respond to the reset button, try plugging the case into the charger and repeating the procedure. Sometimes, a low charge blocks the execution of commands.

2. Step-by-step connection to an Android smartphone

The process of pairing with Android devices (including smartphones Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme and others) takes no more than a minute, if the headphones are properly prepared. Let’s consider two ways: standard and through the Mi Earphones app.

Method 1: Standard Bluetooth connection

This method works on any Android device:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the adapter.
2. Get your headphones out of the case – Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 (or Mi Air 2) should appear in the list of available devices.
3. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing.

Once you've successfully connected, the headphone status will say "Connected for sound and calls." To check your performance, run any audio file or video.

Method 2: Connect via the Mi Earphones app

The official Mi Earphones app (available on Google Play) provides additional features:

• 🎛️ Equalizer settings (5 preset profiles).
• 🔊 Adjustment of noise reduction (ANC).
• 📊 Viewing the level of charge of headphones and case.
• 🔄 Update of firmware (if available).

Instructions:

1. Install and open the Mi Earphones app.
2. Click Add Device and select Mi Air 2 from the list.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts (confirmation on headphones may be required).

3. Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of the work

Although the Mi Air 2 is a Xiaomi device, it is fully compatible with iPhone and iPad, but there are a few things to be aware of:

First, the official Mi Earphones app doesn’t work on iOS, so you won’t be able to set up an equalizer or update your firmware. Second, some versions of iOS may have a delay in audio when watching videos (decided in Bluetooth settings).

Instructions for connection:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Get your headphones out of the case – the Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 will appear in the list.
3. Click on the name and wait for the pairing to be completed.

If the headphones are not connected:

• 🔄 Reboot your iPhone and try again.
• 📱 Forget the device in Bluetooth settings ("i" next to the name) → Forget this device”) and reconnect.
• 🔋 Check the case charge – at a level below 20%, iOS may not detect headphones.

⚠️ Note: On iPhone, Mi Air 2 headphones do not support automatic switching between devices (unlike Android on the iPhone). MIUI). When connecting to several gadgets, you will have to manually select the sound source.

Connect to two devices at the same time (Multipoint)

Multipoint allows Mi Air 2 headphones to be paired with two devices at the same time (e.g., a smartphone). + However, it does not work on all firmware and requires the correct configuration.

Here's how to activate the mode:

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (for example, a smartphone).
2. Don't put your headphones in your case! Open Bluetooth on your second device (laptop, tablet).
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 and connect.

Limitations:

• 🎵 The sound will only be played from one device at a time.
• 📞 When incoming call to the smartphone headphones will automatically switch to it.
• 🔄 On iOS and some versions of Android, you may need to manually reconnect.

If Multipoint is not working:

• Update the headphone firmware through the Mi Earphones app.
• Reset the headphone settings (see section 1).
• Check if your device supports Bluetooth 5.0 (on older versions, the feature may not work).

Make sure both devices support Bluetooth 5.0+

Headphones are connected to the first device and do not lie in the case

The second device is within a radius of 1 meter from the headphones

Bluetooth Detection Mode is enabled on both devices-->

5. Checking the originality of the Mi Air 2 headphones

The Xiaomi Mi Air 2 is often on the market, but it is almost indistinguishable from the original, but has the worst sound quality and autonomy.

Method 1: Packaging and completeness

• 📦 The original box has a matte coating with a clear print of the Mi logo.
• 🔖 The label should indicate the Model: TWSEJ02LS (global version).
• 🔋 There's a cable in the kit. USB-C (counterfeits are often microUSB).
• 📄 It is necessary to have instructions in several languages (including Russian).

Method 2: According to the programmatic features

• 📱 In the Mi Earphones app, the original headphones are displayed with the full model name and firmware version.
• 🔊 When connecting to an iPhone, Bluetooth settings should display “Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2” (fakes often have typos in the title).
• 🎶 All are available in the equalizer 5 profiles (in clones usually) 2-3).

Method 3: By sound and behavior

• 🔊 Original headphones have a clear division of frequencies (bass do not "drum", high frequencies do not cut the ear).
• 🎤 The microphone transmits voice without noise (check the recording of the voice message).
• 🔋 The operating time on one charge - at least 4 hours (fakes are often used for fakes) 1.5-2 hour).

⚠️ Warning: Counterfeiters often have problems syncing between left and right earphone (sound delay up to 0.5 seconds).The original Mi Air 2 syncs instantly.

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The most reliable way to check is to download the Mi Earphones app and see the firmware version, which starts with a "V" on the original headphones, V1.2.3.4), For fakes, often random numbers.

6. Solving common problems

Even with the original headphones, there can be problems, so let's look at the typical scenarios and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Headphones are not defined by the phone

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Case discharged: Connect the case to charging for 15 minutes, then reconnect.
• 🔄 Bluetooth Conflict: Turn off Bluetooth on all devices except the current one and reset your headphone settings.
• 📱 Outdated firmware: Update the firmware through the Mi Earphones app.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction: If the indicators do not burn at all, contact the service center.

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or interfered with

This is most often due to interference in the 2.4 GHz range:

• 📶 Make sure there are no working microwaves or Wi-Fi routers on the channel. 6-11 or other Bluetooth devices.
• 📱 Reconnect the headphones (forget the device in Bluetooth settings and connect again).
• 🔊 In the Mi Earphones app, select the Balance equalizer profile – it is optimized for stable connection.

Problem 3: The microphone is not working during calls

Check the following:

• 🎤 Make sure the headphones are selected as the device for calling in Bluetooth settings ("Settings") → Bluetooth → i near Mi Air 2 → Call sound").
• 🔇 Check if the microphone is physically silenced (on some models, the microphone hole may get clogged with dust).
• 📞 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes mic glitches arise from software failures.

Problem 4: Different volumes in the left and right earphone

This can be a software failure or a hardware problem:

• 🔊 In Bluetooth settings, reset your headphone settings (“Forget the device”), then connect again.
• 🎛️ In the Mi Earphones app, check the sound balance ("Sound settings"). → Balance").
• 🧹 Clean the speaker grid with a cotton swab (sometimes the difference in volume is due to clogging).

If nothing works, do a full reset of your headphones (see section 1) and check them on another device. If the problem persists, this is an excuse to contact the service.

7. Update firmware and reset to factory settings

Regular firmware updates improve connection stability, add new features (e.g. support for new codecs) and fix bugs. Update Mi Air 2 is only possible through the official Mi Earphones app.

Instructions for updating:

1. Install the latest version of the Mi Earphones app from Google Play.
2. Connect the headphones to your smartphone and open the app.
3. If an update is available, a notification will appear "New firmware is available."
4. Click "Update" and wait for the process to be completed (the headphones should lie in the case with the lid open).

Important:

• 🔋 Make sure the case is at least 50 times charged%.
• 📶 Do not interrupt the update process – this can cause headphones to fail.
• 🕒 Update takes 3-5 The headphones will reset automatically.

If after the update, the headphones began to work worse (for example, there were interference or the sound quality deteriorated), you can roll back to the previous version of the firmware.

1. Reset the headphone settings (button on the case 15 seconds).
2. Connect them to another device that hasn’t been updated.
3. The application will offer to install the current version - cancel the process.

If the rollback does not help, perform a full reset:

1. Put the headphones in the case and close the lid.


2 Press and hold the button on the case for 20 seconds (the indicator will blink red 3 times).




3. Open the lid - the headphones will reset to factory settings.

8. Alternative ways of connecting

Beyond standard Bluetooth pairing, the Mi Air 2 can be connected to other types of devices.

Connecting to a laptop or PC (Windows/macOS)

Headphones work with computers in the same way as with smartphones:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your laptop (for Windows: Start) → Parameters → Devices → Bluetooth).
2. Take the headphones out of the case and select Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 from the device list.
3. Confirm the pairing (you may need to enter the code 0000).

If the headphones are connected, but the sound is only through one earpiece:

• 🔊 In Windows Sound Settings, select the Stereo profile (not the Headphone").
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones.

Connection to a TV or Smart TV

Many modern TVs (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) TV, Samsung QLED, LG OLED) Supports Bluetooth headphones:

1. Open the TV settings and find the Bluetooth partition (usually in Sound). → Sound output).
2. Activate your device search and select Mi Air 2.
3. Confirm the pairing.

Please note:

• 📺 Some TVs may have latency, in which case you can set the sound settings to "Low Latency" or "Game Mode".
• 🔊 If the sound is interrupted, reduce the distance between the TV and the headphones (maximum 3 meters).

Connecting to gaming consoles (PS5, Nintendo Switch)

Mi Air 2 can be used with game consoles, but there are limitations:

• 🎮 PlayStation 5: Supports Bluetooth headphones, but only for chat (the sound of the game goes through the speakers) TV). For full sound, you need a Bluetooth transmitter connected to the controller.
• 🏷️ Nintendo Switch: Bluetooth headphones are not supported in portable mode. TV-You can connect via Bluetooth adapter to the docking station.
• 🖥️ PC/Steam Deck: Full support (see section on laptops).

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For gaming consoles, it is better to use specialized Bluetooth adapters (for example, for example, 8BitDo Wireless Adapter 2, as they provide less latency.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Mi Air 2