How to connect headphones Xiaomi Mi True Wireless to the smartphone: instruction + problem solving

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones (including Mi True Wireless Earphones 2/2S/2C/SE) have become a popular choice thanks to a combination of high-quality sound, compactness and affordable price. However, many users have difficulties when connecting for the first time - the device is not detected, the sound is interrupted or the headphones are turned off after a few seconds. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to pair with Android and iOS, and also solve typical problems.

Mi True Wireless features the use of Qualcomm QCC3020 chip (in new models) or Realtek RTL8763B (in old ones), which affects the connection algorithm. For example, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic does not support AAC, and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S added aptX for better sound.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before pairing with your phone, you need to take your headphones out of sleep and activate the search mode.

• 🔋 Charge the case: Connect the case to the power source (use the cable) USB-C The indicator on the case should be red (charged) or green (full charge). 2C white-collar.
• 🎧 Get your headphones out: Open the case cover, the headphones will automatically turn on (white light flashes). If the indicators are not on, press and hold the button on the case for 3 seconds.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings: If the headphones have already connected to another device, reset: press the button on the case 4 times in a row (indicators flash red and white).

In Mi True Wireless Earphones SE and later, the reset is done differently: hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white alternately, signaling the removal of all stored devices.

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2. Connect to an Android smartphone (including Xiaomi/Redmi)

On Android 8.0+ devices (including MIUI 12/13/14), the connection is standard via the Bluetooth menu.

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate the module.
2. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones (or a similar name for your model).If the device doesn't show up, update the list by clicking Update or Scan.
3. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing. On some Xiaomi smartphones, a window may appear with a proposal to install the Mi Earphones branded app - its installation is not mandatory, but adds advanced sound settings.

On the Redmi Note 10/11 and other models with MIUI 13, the Double Press function is automatically activated after you connect. To turn it off, go to Bluetooth Settings → Headphone Settings → Control.

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3. Connection to iPhone (iOS)

On the iPhone, the connection algorithm is similar to Android, but there are important differences:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Bluetooth and wait for Mi True Wireless to appear on the list. on iOS 15+ You may need to confirm through a pop-up window.
• 🔊 Sound codec: iPhone automatically selects AAC, This provides better sound quality than SBC. However, the models without AAC (For example, Mi True Wireless Earphones SE) sound may be worse.
• 🔄 Autoconnection problems: If the headphones don’t connect automatically after being removed from the case, forget the device in Bluetooth settings and pair again.

Important for iOS: Unlike Android, there is no way to manually select the audio codec on the iPhone. If the sound is interrupted, try turning off Low Bluetooth power in Settings → Bluetooth → i (near the headphone name).

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If the headphones are plugged in but no sound, check the volume level at the iPhone Control Center — sometimes it resets to a minimum after pairing.

4. Solving Connection Problems

If the headphones are not detected or permanently turned off, use this instruction:

⚠️ Note: Mi True Wireless Earphones 2C and SE There is often a problem with one-way sound (only one earpiece works), this is due to an unstable Bluetooth connection on budget chips, the solution is to reset the settings and connect again, keeping the headphones closer to the phone (no more than 50 cm) while pairing.

• 🔌 Headphones don't turn on: Check the case charge (the indicator should burn). If the indicators don't respond, try another cable or power supply.In Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S case can "hang" - in this case, the reset will help (hold the button 15 seconds).
• 📵 Device not located: Make sure the headphones are in search mode (blinking white indicator). If the indicator is constantly on, reset. Also check if the headphones are connected to another device (for example, a laptop).
• 🔊 Sound interrupts: Disable other Bluetooth devices within a 10-meter radius (they may interfere). On Android, turn off Adaptive Bluetooth in the developer settings.

Models with a Realtek RTL8763B chip (such as Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic) have a problem with hanging when connected.

1. Remove the headphones from the list of Bluetooth devices.


2. Turn off Bluetooth on your phone.




3. Remove the headphones from the case and hold the buttons on both headphones for 10 seconds (until flashing red).




4. Turn on Bluetooth and repeat pairing.

5. Sound and control setting

Once you've successfully connected, you can set up your sound settings and control gestures, and on Android, you can use:

• 🎛️ Standard Bluetooth settings: The audio codec options are available in the connected device menu (select aptX or AAC, if supported) and Absolute volume (it is better to turn off for stability).
• 📱 Mi Earphones app: Available for Mi True Wireless Earphones 2/2S. Allows you to configure the equalizer, Game Mode (reduces sound latency) and assign actions to double touch.

On the iPhone, customization options are limited. The only way to influence the sound is to select a different profile in Settings → Music → Equalizer (Pop or Rock for bass is recommended).

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For minimal audio delay in Android games, activate Developer Mode and turn on Absolute Volume Bluetooth.

6. How to connect to multiple devices (multipoint)

Multipoint (simultaneous connection to two devices) is only supported on Qualcomm QCC3020 models – Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S and later.

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (for example, a smartphone).
2. Open the case cover and hold the 2 second button until the indicators start flashing blue and white.
3. On a second device (like a laptop), turn on Bluetooth search and select Mi True Wireless.

Multipoint limitations:

• The sound is played from only one device.
• When an incoming call to a smartphone, the sound from the laptop is automatically muffled.
• In models Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and older, multipoint is unstable - connection breaks are possible.

7. Update to the headphone firmware

Xiaomi periodically releases firmware updates for headphones, fixing connection errors and improving sound. You can check the relevance of the version through the Mi Earphones app (available for Mi True Wireless Earphones 2/2S):

1. Connect the headphones to your smartphone.
2. Open the Mi Earphones app and go to the firmware update section.
3. If a new version is available, follow the instructions on the screen. Do not turn off the headphones during the process (it takes 2-5 minutes).

For models without official support (for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones SE), the firmware update is possible only through informal tools like the TWS Toolbox, but this is risky and can lead to a loss of warranty.

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