How to reset Xiaomi Redmi Airdots 2 to factory settings: 3 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots 2 wireless headphones remain among the most popular budget models due to a combination of price, sound quality and battery life. However, even with such reliable gadgets, sometimes problems arise from accidental connection failures to “glitch” after a firmware update. In 90% of cases, these problems are solved by a complete resetting, a procedure that returns the device to a factory state.

In this article, you will find three proven reset methods (via the physical button, mobile app and Bluetooth menu of the smartphone), as well as instructions for correcting typical errors after zeroing. We will analyze when the reset is really necessary and when the problem can be solved more easily - for example, by restarting or cleaning the connection cache.

When do I need Redmi Airdots 2?

You don't have to reset your headphones when you first fail, but here are the specific situations where the procedure is justified:

• 🔄 The headphones don’t connect to the phone, although they previously worked stably (even after removing the device from the Bluetooth list and trying to pair again).
• 🎧 The sound is interrupted or delayed, although there is no problem on other devices.
• 🔋 One of the headphones discharges much faster than the other or does not charge in the case.
• 📱 After updating the firmware, artifacts of sound (wheezing, distortion) appeared).
• 🔊 Headphones independently turn on / off modes (for example, transparent sound or noise cancellation).

If the problem is episodic (for example, headphones sometimes don’t connect the first time), try first:

1. Reboot the smartphone.
2. Clear the Bluetooth cache in your phone settings (Settings → Apps → Show all apps → Bluetooth → Storage → Clear the cache).
3. Check the charge of the case and headphones (at a level below 10%, failures may occur).

⚠️ Warning: Reset removes all user settings, including the binding to the Mi Account (if it was set up) and after the procedure, the headphones will return to the factory firmware and will have to be paired with all devices again.

Method 1: Hardware reset via a button on the case

This is the most basic and reliable method that works even if the headphones don't respond to Bluetooth connectivity, you'll only need the case with the headphones - no smartphone or PC is required.

Instructions:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to a power source (charger or Power Bank) is a prerequisite for resetting.
3. Press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds (at least!).The indicator on the case will flash red and white - this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Release the button and wait until the indicator starts flashing white (pairing mode).

If the light flashes only red, the headphones are discharged. Charge them for 10-15 minutes and repeat the procedure.

Case charge ≥ 30%|

Both earphones in the case |

Case connected to charge |

The button is held for exactly 15 seconds.-->

⚠️ Note: On some Redmi Airdots 2 batches (released before 2022), the reset button may require holding up to 20 seconds. If the indicator has not changed color after 15 seconds, continue holding the button for another 5 seconds.

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If the button on the case does not respond to pressing, try to clean it with an alcohol napkin. Often the cause of the "defaulting" button is accumulated dust or glue residue from the sticker.

Method 2: Reset via Mi Home (for firmware 2023+)

If your Redmi Airdots 2 runs on firmware that is newer than 1.4.0.3 (check in Bluetooth settings), you can reset via the official Mi Home app. This method is convenient in that it allows you to save the history of connections to other devices (if they are linked to your Mi Account).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to Profile → My Devices section.
2. Find Redmi Airdots 2 and tap them.
3. In the upper right corner, click on ⚙️ Settings → Additionally.
4. Select Reset Settings and confirm the action.
5. Wait for the headphones to reboot (the indicator on the case will flash white).

If there is no reset point in the Mi Home, then your headphone model does not support software reset. In this case, use the hardware method (Method 1).

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ No physical access to the button on the case.
• ✅ Retains a link to your Mi Account (if it was set up).
• ✅ Faster hardware reset (takes up) ~30 seconds).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ It only works on new firmware.
• ❌ Requires authorization in Mi Home.

Method 3: Reset via the smartphone’s Bluetooth menu (Android/iOS)

Little-known life hack: Some Android 11+ and iOS 15+ smartphones allow you to reset Redmi Airdots 2 settings directly from the Bluetooth menu, which works if the headphones have successfully connected to the phone at least once.

For Android:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Find Redmi Airdots 2 and tap the icon ⚙️ near-name.
3. Select Forget the device (or Remove it).
4. Return to the main Bluetooth menu and turn Bluetooth on/off (reboot the module).
5. Place the headphones in the case, open the lid and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds (until white flashing).

For iOS (iPhone):

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Slip on the i next to Redmi Airdots 2.
3. Choose Forget this device.
4. Turn off and turn Bluetooth back on at Control Point.
5. The reset of headphones will occur automatically on the next connection.

This is less reliable than a hardware reset, but it can help if the button on the case is faulty, the main condition is that the headphones must successfully connect to the phone at least once.

Hardware (button on case)|

Through Mi Home|

Through Bluetooth smartphone |

Never dropped |

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What if the reset didn't help?

If problems persist after reset, check the following points:

• 🔋 Case and headphone charge: At charge levels below 20%, connection failures are possible. Charge devices to 100% and reset again.
• 📲 Smartphone compatibility: Redmi Airdots 2 headphones optimized for Bluetooth 5.0 devices+. Older smartphones (such as Bluetooth 4.2) may have problems.
• 🔄 Conflict with other devices: If the headphones have previously connected to a laptop, tablet or other phone, remove them from the memory of these devices.
• 🎛️ Sound settings: In some firmware MIUI ColorOS enabled audio optimizations that conflict with Airdots 2. disable them in Settings → Sound. → Sound effects.

If none of these things worked, it could be a hardware malfunction.

• One of the headphones is not charged in the case.
• The indicator on the case does not respond to the press of the button.
• Headphones emit extraneous sounds (squeaking, crackling) even after resetting.

In such cases, contact the Xiaomi service center or check the headphones on another device (for example, on a friend's phone).

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If the headphones still don't work after reset, try connecting them to another smartphone. If the problem persists, it's a hardware malfunction that needs repair.

How to avoid problems after resetting?

After successfully resetting the settings, follow these recommendations to ensure that the headphones work stably:

1. Update your firmware: Connect your headphones to Mi Home and check for updates in Settings → Firmware Update.
2. Connect with one device: Avoid connecting to multiple devices at the same time (like a phone and laptop).
3. Turn off headphones correctly: Always use the power button on the case or Bluetooth menu, rather than just taking them out of your ears.
4. Clean contacts regularly: Once a month, wipe contacts on headphones and in a case with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

It is also worth turning off energy-saving modes for Bluetooth on a smartphone:

• On Android: Settings → Battery → Battery Mode → Adaptive Battery → Disable for Bluetooth.
• On iOS: Settings → Bluetooth → ⓘ near-device → Disable “Low energy consumption».

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Airdots 2 reset