How to connect Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic: instructions with photos and tips

Preparation for connection: what to check before starting

Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic wireless headphones have become a popular choice thanks to the combination of price, sound quality and compact design. However, even with such simple devices, users often have questions: how to properly sync headphones with a phone, why one ear does not connect, or how to reset the settings to factory.

Before you start connecting, make sure your headphones are charged (the indicator on the case should be white or orange), and the device you connect them to (smartphone, laptop, tablet) supports Bluetooth 5.0 or later. This guarantees stable connection and minimal sound delays. Also check that your Xiaomi smartphone (or other device) has Bluetooth enabled - sometimes users forget to activate it in the settings.

If you just bought headphones, don't rush to plug them in. First, take both headphones out of the case and wait until they automatically sync each other (this takes 5-10 seconds). Successful synchronization is signaled by the flashing of a white indicator on both headphones. If this does not happen, then you will need a reset (we will talk about this in the corresponding section).

Ways to connect to a smartphone: step-by-step instructions

The most common scenario is to connect headphones to a smartphone, and let’s look at Xiaomi devices (MIUI), but similar steps will work for other brands’ Android devices as well as iPhones.

To start, unlock your smartphone screen and open Settings → Bluetooth. Make sure the slider is on. Then pull both earphones out of the case, they automatically go into pairing mode (the indicator on the case will flash white and red). Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic (or similar name) will appear on the list of available devices.

Make sure the headphones are charged (the indicator on the case is burning)

Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone

Get both headphones out of the case and wait for synchronization

Find headphones in the list of available devices and click "Connect"-->

If the headphones don’t appear in the list, try the following:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your smartphone (turn off and turn on the module again).
• 📱 Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode (the indicator flashes white/red). If not, return them to the case, then pull them out again.
• 🔋 Check the charge of the case: if it is discharged, the headphones will not be able to go into connection mode.
• 📲 Update your smartphone firmware: sometimes connection issues are solved after installing the latest updates.

⚠️ Warning: If you connect your headphones to your iPhone, you may need to confirm the pairing on the screen.On Android devices, this step is usually skipped.

Connection to a laptop or PC: nuances for Windows and macOS

Connecting Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic to your computer is as simple as it is to your smartphone, but there are a few features. On Windows 10/11, open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices and click Add Device. In the window that appears, select Bluetooth and wait until your headphones appear in the list. Click on them and follow the instructions on the screen.

On macOS, the path is: System settings → Bluetooth. Make sure the module is on, then pull the headphones out of the case. They should automatically show up in the list of available devices. Press Connect, and in a few seconds the headphones will be ready to use.

If the sound is only in one ear or if there is interference, check the following settings:

• 🎧 In Windows, open the Control Panel → Sound, find your headphones in the list of playback devices and install them with the default device.
• 🔊 On macOS in sound settings (System settings) → Sound. → Select Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic as the output device.
• 📡 Make sure the headphones are no more than 10 meters away from the computer – otherwise the connection may be interrupted.

⚠️ Note: Some Windows laptops may require drivers to be installed to make Bluetooth work properly.If the headphones are connected but the sound is interrupted, download the latest drivers from the laptop manufacturer's website.

How to reset headphone settings to factory

If Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic headphones don’t connect, malfunction or one of them doesn’t play sound, resetting to factory settings will help, which erases all saved pairings and returns the headphones to their original state.

To reset, follow the following steps:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover and hold the button on the back for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Close the case cover, then open it again, and the headphones automatically go into pairing mode.

Once reset, the headphones will appear on the list of Bluetooth devices as new. You will need to reconnect them to a smartphone or other gadget. Note: the reset does not affect the firmware of the headphones, but only clears the list of associated devices.

Update firmware through Mi Home: why and how to do it

The manufacturer periodically releases firmware updates for Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, which improve connection stability, sound quality and fix bugs. To check for updates, you will need the official Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS).

Instructions for updating:

1. Install the Mi Home app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Connect the headphones to the smartphone (they should be in the list of conjugated devices).
4. Open Mi Home, click Add Device and select Headphones → Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic.
5. After adding the device, go to its settings and check the firmware update section.

If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions: Don’t interrupt the process and make sure the headphones are at least 50% charged, and the update takes 2-5 minutes, after which the headphones will automatically restart.

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If the Mi Home app doesn’t find headphones, try removing them from the list of Bluetooth devices on your smartphone, then plug them back in and try again.

Typical problem: One ear is not working, the sound is interrupted

Even after a successful connection, users sometimes face problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

One ear doesn't make sound.

If the sound is only in one headphone, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔋 The battery is drained in one of the headphones. Place both in the case for 10-15 minutes, then pull out and check again.
• 🔄 Synchronization failure: Put the headphones back in the case, then pull them out and wait for automatic synchronization (the indicators should flash synchronously).
• 🎛️ Wrong sound balance settings. On Android, check Settings → Sound. → Stereo balance (should be in the middle).
• 🛠️ Contact contamination. Clean the metal contacts in the case and on the headphones with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

The sound is interrupted or there is interference.

If the sound is lost, it appears, or you hear clicks, try:

• 📶 Reduce the distance between the headphones and the device (optimally – up to 1-2 meters).
• 🚫 Remove sources of interference: microwave ovens, other Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi routers at 2.4 GHz.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones: remove them from the list of Bluetooth devices and pair again.
• 📱 Disable power saving for Bluetooth (on Android: Settings) → Battery → Energy conservation → Turn off for Bluetooth).

⚠️ Note: If interference only occurs when listening to music via YouTube or Netflix, the problem may be codecs.In Bluetooth settings on Android (Section Additional) try to enable the Use option SBC instead AAC.

Additional features: gesture management and voice assistant

Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds Basic supports basic gestures for playback control.

• 🎵 Double touch on any earpiece: playback / pause.
• 🔀 Triple touch on the right earpiece: the next track.
• 🔙 Triple touch on the left earpiece: the previous track.
• 📞 Double touch during a call: Accept/complete the call.

The headphones are also compatible with voice assistants like Google Assistant or Siri (depending on the device). To activate the assistant, double tap any headphone and hold your finger for 1-2 seconds. This feature only works when you connect to your smartphone.

If the gestures don't work:

• 🧹 Clean the touch panels on headphones from dirt and sweat.
• 🔋 Make sure the headphones are charged (at low charge, the sensors may not respond).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to the device.

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The controls only work when playing music or when you ring, and the rest of the time, the touches are ignored.

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