How to Wear Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 wireless headphones have become a popular choice among users due to their affordable price, compact design and good sound quality. However, many owners face problems: headphones fall out of their ears, quickly discharge or begin to sound worse, most often due to improper use.

In this article, we will discuss how to wear the Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 so that they sit comfortably, do not get lost and last longer. You will learn about the choice of suitable earpieces, optimal position in the ear, care for the device and typical errors that reduce the life of headphones.

The material will be useful for both beginners who have just purchased the Earbuds Basic 2, and experienced users who want to optimize the work of their headphones.

1.Preparation for the first use: unpacking and setting

Before you wear the Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2, you need to prepare them correctly. Start with unpacking: take out the headphones from the box, check the equipment (the headphones themselves, the charging case, the USB-C cable, the instruction and the interchangeable bags). Pay attention to the protective film - it must be removed from the contacts of the case and headphones, otherwise charging will be impossible.

Next, perform the initial setting:

• 🔋 Fully charge the case and headphones (the indicator on the case should burn green.
• 📱 Connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth. To do this, open the case cover, press the button on the back for 3 seconds - the headphones will go into pairing mode (blinking white light).
• 🎧 Check the sound on different tracks: low frequencies should be clear, without wheezing.

If the headphones don't connect, try resetting them to factory settings: put both earphones in the case, then press the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.

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If the headphones only connect one at a time, check if the contacts in the case are dirty.

2. How to wear Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2: step-by-step instructions

The main problem users have is that headphones fall out or don't hold well in the ears, because of the wrong position or the wrong fittings.

1. Choose the size of the earpieces. It comes in 3 pairs (S/M/L). To determine your size, insert a headphone without an earpiece into your ear — if it's easy to scroll, you need larger earpieces. Optimal: the earpiece should sit tight, but not press.
2. Right position. Take the earpiece so that the microphone is pointing down and forward (to your mouth), carefully insert it into your ear and slightly swivel clockwise (for your right ear) or backwards (for your left ear) so that the earpiece fits tightly into the ear canal.
3. Check the locking. With a light head movement (left-right, up-down), make sure the headphones don't move. If they fall out, try a different size of the earpieces or adjust the insert angle.

For additional fixation, ear hooks (sold separately) are particularly useful for sports, but keep in mind that hooks can worsen sound insulation if you squeeze the earpieces.

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3. Optimal settings for comfortable use

To make Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 sound better and last longer, customize them through the Mi Earphones app (available for Android and iOS).

• 🎛️ Choose an eQUALIZER (For example, "Bas" for music or "Voice" for podcasts).
• 🔊 Turn off noise cancellation (if it makes sound worse or quickly puts the battery down).
• 📶 Set connection priority (e.g., only one device).

It is also recommended to turn off Absolute Volume in Bluetooth settings on your smartphone (path: Settings → Bluetooth → Settings (cog) → Turn off Absolute Volume) This will allow you to adjust the volume directly on your headphones, not on your phone.

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Noise suppression |

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Important: If the headphones start to slow down the sound (delays when playing), try reconnecting them or resetting them. Sometimes it helps to reboot the smartphone.

4.Gestural and Voice Management: How Not to Get Confused

Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 supports touch gesture control.

To avoid accidental taps, don't touch your headphones while walking or running. If your gestures don't work, check if the touchpad is contaminated (wipe it with a soft cloth) and you can also turn off the gestures for one of the headphones in the Mi Earphones app.

For voice control, use commands like "OK, Google" or "Hi, Siri." However, keep in mind that using voice assistant constantly increases battery consumption by 10-15%.

5. Typical mistakes when wearing and how to avoid them

Many users are inadvertently shortening the life of the Earbuds Basic 2.

• 🚫 Wearing while sleeping: Even if the headphones seem comfortable, prolonged pressure on the ear canal can lead to discomfort or inflammation, and you risk losing or damaging your headphones in your sleep.
• 🚫 Use in extreme temperatures: Do not leave your headphones in the sun (such as in a car in the summer) or in the cold below -10°C. This damages the battery and plastic parts.
• 🚫 Frequent maximum volume. Level. 100% The headphones discharge faster and the speakers wear out — 60-70%.
• 🚫 Without case storage, headphones are easy to lose and contacts can become oxidized from moisture.

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The most common cause of failure is moisture entering the charging contacts. Always dry the headphones before putting them in the case, if they were in a wet environment (rain, gym).

Another mistake is the use of non-original cloths. Cheap silicone nozzles can deform, worsening sound insulation and comfort. If standard cloths don't fit, buy certified accessories (for example, Comply Foam for better fixation).

6. Care and storage: how to prolong the life of headphones

To make Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 last longer, follow these guidelines:

• 🧼 Clean. Clean your earbuds and case once a week with a soft cloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol (at least 70%). Use a cotton swab to remove earwax from the earbuds, but don't push it deep.
• 🔋 Charge. Don't keep your headphones on charge more. 24 It reduces battery life, and it's optimal to charge it to the next hour. 80-90% and not to allow full discharge (below) 10%).
• 🌡️ Keep the case dry at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight.

Critical error: Many users put their headphones in a case wet after a workout, which leads to corrosion of contacts and failure after 2-3 months. Always dry the headphones for at least 30 minutes before charging.

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If the headphones are no longer charging, try cleaning the contacts in the case and on the headphones with a toothpick wrapped in a thin fabric, often the problem is oxidation, not breakage.

For disinfection, do not use aggressive agents (for example, chlorine or hydrogen peroxide) - they spoil the coating. It is better to buy special ultraviolet sterilizers for headphones (for example, Xiaomi UV Sterilizer).

7. Compatibility with other devices and features of connection

Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 2 work not only with Xiaomi smartphones, but also with other devices: iPhone, MacBook, Windows PC and even Smart TV.

• 🍎 The iPhone may not have the charge level display on the headphones. To see the battery percentage, use the Bluetooth widget at Control Point.
• 💻 On Windows, there are occasional microphone issues. In this case, in the audio settings, select Headphones (stereo) as the default device for communication.
• 📺 When you connect to a TV, you can have latency, which is codec-related. SBC. Use aptX to reduce lag (if supported) TV).

If the headphones are plugged in but the sound is interrupted, try:

1. Reboot the device to which they are connected.
2. Disable other Bluetooth devices nearby (they may interfere).
3. Update the firmware of headphones through the Mi Earphones app.

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For a stable connection to your PC, use Bluetooth 5.0 or later. If you have a Bluetooth 4.2 adapter, buy an external module (for example, the TP-Link UB500).

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