How to connect headphones Xiaomi Mi True to the phone: instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones (including Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, Mi AirDots and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2) have become some of the brand’s most popular accessories due to their combination of price, sound quality and convenience. However, even with such simple devices, users often have questions about how to turn on their headphones correctly, why they don’t connect to the phone or why the sound is interrupted. This article will help you understand everything from basic pairing to solving typical problems.

We will look at not only the standard Bluetooth connection procedure, but also alternative ways (for example, through the Mi Home app), as well as tips for optimizing sound and increasing battery life. Particular attention will be paid to compatibility with iPhones and Android 13+ devices, where there are often nuances with the AAC and SBC codec. If you just unpacked your headphones or encountered a connection error, read on.

Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Mi True for the first connection

Before pairing with your phone, make sure that the Xiaomi Mi True headphones are charged and in search mode.

• 🔋 Charging the case and headphones: Connect the case to the power source (use the cable) USB-C The indicator on the case should be red (charged) or white (fully charged). Headphones start charging automatically as soon as you put them in the case.
• 🎧 Headphone Removal: Take both earbuds out of the case - they should turn on automatically (blitzes white indicator).If this does not happen, press and hold the touchpad on each earbud for a period of time. 3-5 seconds.
• 🔍 Pair mode activation: The headphones go into search mode immediately after being removed from the case. If they have already been connected to another device, reset: put the headphones in the case, then press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.

Important: If the headphone lights are red or unresponsive, it means that the charge is below 10%. Charge the device before connecting, otherwise the pairing may be interrupted.

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Standard Bluetooth connection on Android

The process of pairing with Android devices (including smartphones Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme and others) takes no more than a minute.

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone and turn on the adapter.
2. Get the headphones out of the case – they should appear in the list of available devices as Mi True Wireless (or similar name with the model).
3. Click on the headphone name in the list. In a few seconds, the "Connected" notification will appear.
4. (Optional) If the system requests code confirmation, type 0000 or 1234.

Some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14+) will have a pop-up after you connect, prompting you to install the Mi Home app for additional features, not necessarily, but it is recommended for equalizer adjustment and headphone firmware updates.

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If the headphones don’t appear in the Bluetooth list, try restarting your phone and repeating the procedure, and check if they’re connected to another device (like a laptop).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 12+ You may have an issue when the headphones are connected, but the sound is only coming through one headphone. In this case, go to Bluetooth Settings. → The gear settings next to Mi True Wireless → Audio Profile and select "Stereo" instead of "Phone Call".

Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of work

While the Xiaomi Mi True is optimized for Android, it also works well with the iPhone (iOS 10 and later).

• 📱 Pairing process: Open Settings → Bluetooth on your iPhone, get your headphones out of the case and wait for Mi True Wireless to appear on the list.
• 🔊 Sound codec: iPhone automatically selects AAC, This is good quality, but it can cause delays when watching videos. To reduce lag, turn off Bluetooth, then turn it on again.
• 📊 Mi Home Absence: The Mi Home app isn’t available for iOS, so you won’t be able to update your headphone firmware or configure an equaliser through it.

The iPhone may also lack a headphone charge indicator in the status bar. To check the charge, put the headphones in the case and open the lid - on some models (Mi AirDots Pro) the indicator with the number of "sticks" (1 stick = 25% charge) will light up.

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Sound tuning and gesture management

By default, Xiaomi Mi True headphones support basic control gestures, but they can be reconfigured via the Mi Home app (Android only):

• 👆 Double tap: Default playback/pause. Mi Home allows you to call a voice assistant or move to the next track.
• 👇 Triple touch: On some models (Mi AirDots Pro) activates the "Game" mode (reduces the latency of sound).
• 🔇 Retention: On the left earphone - turn off the microphone, on the right - on / off noise reduction (if supported).

To improve sound quality:

1. Open Mi Home, select headphones and go to the "Sound Settings" section.
2. Select the preset equalizer ("Bases", "Voice", "Balance") or create your profile.
3. Activate the function "DSEE" (If available) to improve compressed audio files.

⚠️ Note: On Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 models, gestures only work when an active Bluetooth connection is in place. If the headphones are connected but do not respond to touch, check if Power Saving is enabled in the phone settings - it can limit background Bluetooth activity.

Solving Connection Problems

If the Xiaomi Mi True headphones don’t connect or are not working smoothly, try the following steps:

If the problem persists, check:

• 📱 Bluetooth version on the phone: headphones Xiaomi Mi True require Bluetooth 4.2+. On older devices (e.g. Redmi) 4A) There may be problems with connection.
• 🔄 Conflict with other devices: Remove headphones from the list of paired devices on all gadgets (phone, laptop, tablet), then reconnect.
• 🔧 Headphone firmware: Update your firmware through Mi Home (Update section) Update fixes synchronization errors.

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If the headphones are connected but no sound, check if Media mode is activated in Bluetooth settings. On some firmware (for example, ColorOS), you need to manually select an Audio profile.

Update firmware and reset settings

Regular firmware updates improve the stability of Xiaomi Mi True headphones, add support for new codecs and fix bugs.

1. Install the Mi Home app (available only for Android).
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open Mi Home, select headphones in the list of devices.
4. Go to Settings → Firmware Update and follow the instructions.

If the update has hung or the headphones have started to work incorrectly, perform a full reset:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and press the button on the case 4 times in a row (for Mi AirDots Pro) or hold for 10 seconds (for other models).
3. The indicator on the case should flash red and white – this means that the settings are reset.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the firmware update process! If the headphone battery runs out during the upgrade, they may stop turning on. Make sure the case charge is at least 50% before starting.

Tips for increasing the time of autonomous work

The life of Xiaomi Mi True headphones on a single charge depends on the model and usage conditions.

• 🔊 Optimize volume: Level 60-70% enough for comfortable listening and saves charge.
• 🎵 Use the codec. SBC: It's less energy-consuming than AAC. To switch, select Stability Priority in Bluetooth settings".
• 📵 Turn off noise cancellation: This feature increases battery consumption 15-20%.
• 🔋 Store your headphones in a case: Even when they're off, they slowly discharge.The case protects against loss of charge.

For models with fast charging support (such as the Mi AirDots Pro), 10 minutes in a case is enough for 1 hour of playback.

• On Android: Open Mi Home or look at the charge level in the Bluetooth status bar.
• On iOS: Use the Battery widget (for this, the headphones must be connected).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Mi True