How to connect Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 (Airdots 2) to your smartphone: instructions with photos and videos

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 (better known as Airdots 2) remains one of the most popular headphones. TWS-It's a combination of price, sound quality and reliability, but many users have difficulty connecting first, especially when it comes to pairing with iOS devices or older versions of Android. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of connecting, including manual mode, automatic pairing and solving typical errors.

Constructively Airdots 2 equipped with a Realtek chip RTL8763B, supports Bluetooth protocol 5.0, But it has a number of features: for example, headphones may not appear in the list of devices if they were already paired with another gadget. 1.4.0_1122 — Previous versions may cause problems connecting to iPhones or tablets.

If you've just unpacked your headphones or you've stopped connecting, don't rush to bring them to the service. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by resetting your settings or the right sequence of actions. Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for different scenarios, as well as a table of compatibility with devices.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before pairing with your phone, make sure that Xiaomi Airdots 2 is in search mode.

• 🔋 Charge the case to at least 30% – the indicator on the front panel should flash white or burn constantly. If the indicator is red, connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes.
• 🎧 Remove the headphones from the case - they should automatically turn on (the indicators on the headphones will flash red and white).If this does not happen, press and hold the touchpad on each earphone for 3 seconds.
• 🔄 Activate pairing mode: put both headphones back in the case, then press and hold the button on the case (located under the lid) for 10-15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white and red alternately (this is a signal to reset and ready for a new connection).

If the indicator on the case flashes only red, it indicates battery discharge. If it flashes green, the headphones are already paired with another device and require reset (more on this in section 4).

Note: If you connect headphones to your iPhone, you may need to disable Auto Switch in Bluetooth settings, as it sometimes conflicts with the Realtek RTL8763B. On Android, similar problems arise with active power saving mode – it is also recommended to disable it.

2. Android Connection: Step-by-step instructions

Pairing with Android devices (including smartphones Xiaomi, Samsung, Honor, etc.) usually goes without problems, but there are nuances for different versions of the OS.

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth on your phone and activate the module.
2. Make sure Airdots 2 is in pairing mode (flashing red/white).
3. In the list of available devices, find the item "Mi True Wireless EBs" Basic_R" (The right earphone or "Mi True Wireless EBs" Basic_L" (Push it on the left.
4. Confirm pairing. Once successfully connected, the headphones will light up in blue (for the right model) or green (for the left).

Some firmware (e.g. MIUI 12-14) may request additional headphone software, and you can agree that it's a driver for the touchpads and microphone to work properly, and if the request doesn't appear, but the headphones are connected, it's okay, the functionality is saved.

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If the headphones don't appear in the Bluetooth list, try rebooting the phone. On some models, Samsung helps disable the "Visibility for Nearby Devices" feature in Bluetooth settings.

For Xiaomi smartphone owners, additional customization is available through the Mi Home app (if the headphones are supported by your phone model).However, for Airdots 2, this is not necessary - they work without it.

3. iPhone (iOS) connection: features and problem solving

With Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, MacBook), Xiaomi Airdots 2 mate worse due to differences in the implementation of the Bluetooth protocol.

• 🍎 Headphones can only be connected as a mono-device (one headphone).
• 🔊 Low quality microphone when calling (due to iOS restrictions for third-party accessories).
• 🔄 Frequent connection breaks when listening to music in the background.

To connect Airdots 2 to your iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the module.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and wait for the flashing indicators.
3. In the list of devices, select "Mi True Wireless EBs" Basic_R" (right-hand).
4. After connecting the right earphone, the left earphone will connect automatically (if this does not happen, repeat the process for "Mi True Wireless EBs". Basic_L").

If the headphones are connected separately, but do not work in stereo mode:

⚠️ Note: On iOS versions below 14.5, Airdots 2 can only work in mono mode. Update your iPhone firmware to the latest version or use your headphones alternately.

To improve the stability of the connection:

• 📱 Turn off Automatic Switch in Bluetooth Settings.
• 🔋 Close background apps, especially instant messengers and games.
• 🎵 In the music settings (Settings) → Music, turn it off EQ — This reduces the load on the Bluetooth codec.

4. Resetting headphone settings (if not connected)

If the Airdots 2 was previously paired with another device or there were connection errors, you will need a complete reset.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case (under the cover) for 20 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately 3 times.
3. Open the case cover - the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode.

Once reset, the headphones will forget all previous connections, and they can be re-coupled. If the reset didn't work, check:

• 🔋 Case charge level (indicator should burn white).
• 🛠️ Clean contacts on headphones and in the case (oxidation or dirt can block charging).
• 📲 Bluetooth 5.0 compatible with your phone (older devices may require an adapter).

On some MIUI firmware after reset, it may be necessary to restart the phone so that the system “forgets” old data about the headphones.

5. Compatibility table Xiaomi Airdots 2 with devices

Not all smartphones work equally well with Airdots 2. Below is a table of compatibility with popular models:

If your device is not in the table, focus on the Bluetooth version:

• 📱 Bluetooth 5.0 and higher – full compatibility.
• 📱 Bluetooth 4.2 – possible problems with stereo mode.
• 📱 Bluetooth 4.0 and lower – headphones may not connect.

6.Tune gestures and sound after connection

Once paired successfully, you can configure gesture control and sound settings. By default, Airdots 2 supports the following commands:

• 👆 Twice touch touch the touch panel: playback / pause (both headphones), accept / reject a call (right earphone).
• 👇 THREE TICKS TO THE RIGHT EARBUY: Calling the Google Assistant or Siri).
• 🔀 Hold 2 seconds on the left earphone: switching tracks forward/back (depending on firmware).

On Xiaomi devices with MIUI, additional settings are available in the Bluetooth app:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the gear icon next to "Mi True Wireless EBs Basic."
3. Enable the option "Allow access to contacts and call logs" to operate the microphone.

To improve sound quality:

• 🎵 In Spotify, YouTube Music, turn off volume normalization.
• 🔊 In your phone settings, select Bluetooth Sound Quality. → High (AAC).
• 🛠️ If the sound is interrupted, turn off the Adaptive Battery in the power settings.

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For stable operation of Airdots 2 on Android, it is recommended to disable battery optimization for applications using Bluetooth (for example, players or instant messengers).

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after a successful connection, users face common errors.

⚠️ Warning: If one of the headphones is not working, check if the phone is activated mono mode (for example, in the settings of special features.

If the headphones turn off on their own after 5-10 minutes, check:

• 🔋 Case charge (at a low level, headphones go into energy saving).
• 📴 Bluetooth settings on your phone (turn off Auto Shutdown).
• 🛠️ Headphone firmware (update via the Mi Home app if available).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions