How to reset headphones Xiaomi Redmi Airdots: a complete guide with photos and videos

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots are some of the most popular wireless gadgets due to the price-performance ratio, but even with such a technique, there are periodic problems: connection failures, sound failures or “hang” of one of the headphones. In 90% of cases, a complete reset to factory settings helps, but the procedure differs depending on the model (Redmi Airdots Basic, Airdots S, Airdots 2/3) and the firmware version.

In this article, we will discuss the most relevant reset methods for all generations of Redmi Airdots, including hidden button combinations and recovery methods through the Mi Home app. We will also analyze the typical user errors that cause the reset to fail, and give recommendations for preventing problems. If your headphones are no longer detected by your phone or malfunction, follow the instructions below.

1.When do you need a Xiaomi Redmi Airdots reset?

Factory resets are a last resort, but sometimes you can't do without them. Here are the key signs that the headphones need to be rebooted:

• 🔌 Headphones do not connect to your phone (not shown in the list of Bluetooth devices).
• 🔊 The sound is interrupted, interference is heard or one earphone is silent.
• 🔄 Headphones spontaneously turn off or reboot.
• 📱 Mi Home app doesn’t recognize gadget or shows error “Device doesn’t respond».
• 🔋 Battery discharges too quickly (less than 2 hours of operation).

Important: If the problem occurs after a fall or moisture, the discharge may not help - you need to repair contacts or change the board, in other cases, the procedure restores the efficiency in 85% of situations.

⚠️ Attention! Reset removes all saved settings, including connection history. After the procedure, the headphones will appear as a new device («Redmi_Airdots_XXXX»).

2.Resetting preparation: what to do in advance

Before resetting, follow 3 mandatory steps to avoid additional problems:

1. Check the charge. Make sure that the case has at least 30% charge (the indicator should burn white or orange). If the battery is discharged, connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes.
2. Disconnect from all devices. Go to the Bluetooth settings on your phone/laptop and remove Redmi Airdots from the list of associated gadgets, which will prevent conflicts when you reconnect.
3. Use the original case. The reset is only done when the headphones are in their home case, and replacements or general-purpose cases will not work.

If you have a touch-controlled Redmi Airdots 3 Pro or Airdots S, make sure that the headphones don't have any physical damage to the buttons.

Method 1: Standard reset via button (for all models)

It is a versatile method that works on Redmi Airdots Basic, Airdots S, Airdots 2 and Airdots 3.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover. The indicator should light up white (if flashing red, charge the case).
3. Press and hold the button on the case during 10–15 On the Airdot models. 3 The newer button is located on the back of the case, on Basic/S — inside, near the contacts.
4. The indicator will flash red and white alternately, signaling a successful reset. Release the button.
5. Close the case cover, then open it again. Now the headphones are ready for a new connection (the Bluetooth list will appear «Redmi_Airdots_XXXX»).

If the indicator does not flash red/white, repeat the procedure by holding the button longer (20-25 seconds).

Method 2: Reset through headphones (for models with touch control)

The Redmi Airdots S and Airdots 3 headphones support an alternative method of resetting through touch panels, which is useful if the button on the case breaks.

1. Get both earphones out of the case.
2. Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.
3. The indicators on the headphones will start flashing red, then go out and light up white - this is a reset signal.
4. Put the headphones back in the case, close the lid for 5 seconds, then open.

If the reset has not occurred, check:

• 🔋 Headphone charge (should be) ≥20%).
• 👆 Clean touch panels (dirty or sweat can block touches).
• 📱 No connection to other devices (disable Bluetooth on all gadgets).

⚠️ Attention! On Redmi Airdots Basic (first generation) models, touch reset does not work - only use the button on the case (method 1).

5. Method 3: Reset via the Mi Home app (for stitched models)

If your headphones are connected to the Xiaomi ecosystem through the Mi Home app, you can perform a software reset. This method works for Airdots 2, Airdots 3 and Airdots 3 Pro with the latest firmware.

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to Profile → My Devices section.
2. Find Redmi Airdots on the list and tap them.
3. In the upper right corner, click on ⚙️ (Settings).
4. Scroll down and select Reset Settings (or Remove Device if there is no reset option).
5. Confirm action. The headphones will automatically shut down and reboot.

Important: Once reset via Mi Home, the headphones may temporarily disappear from the list of devices, so that they appear again, close and open the case cover or restart Bluetooth on the phone.

6. Method 4: Hard reset (if nothing helps)

If standard methods don't work, try hard reset, which works even in severe software failures, which is suitable for all models, but requires strict time-lapses:

1. Put the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to the charge (even if the indicator is white).
3. Press and hold the button on the case for 30 seconds (don’t let go even if the indicator is gone!).
4. After 30 seconds, release the button. The indicator should flash red 3 times - this is the signal of a successful hard reset.
5. Turn the case off from charging, pull it out, and put the headphones back in. Now they're ready for the new connection.

If the headphones don't work after a hard reset, the problem may be a hardware failure (e.g., damage to the Bluetooth module), in which case, contact the service center.

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After a hard reset, the headphones can have an unstable first 1-2 connections, which is normal — give them 10-15 minutes to get used to the new device.

7.Typical errors in resetting and how to avoid them

Many users complain that the reset doesn't work, and 90 percent of the time, small errors that are easy to fix are to blame:

• 🔌 The case is not charged. The indicator should burn white or orange. If it flashes red, plug it into the charge for 10 minutes.
• 📱 The headphones are connected to another device. Before reset, delete them from the memory of all gadgets (phone, laptop, tablet).
• 👆 Incorrectly pressed button. On Airdots 3, the button is hidden on the back of the case - many users press the front panel.
• ⏱️ Not enough retention time. For a hard reset, you need to hold the button for 30 seconds, not 10-15.
• 🔋 Headphones are discharged. If the headphone battery is below 10%, the reset may not work.

Another common problem is that after reset, the headphones connect, but only sound in one. This means that the reset was not completely reset.Repeat procedure, holding the button for 5 seconds longer.

1. Compatibility of headphone and firmware model.

2. Integrity of contacts in the case (oxidation or pollution).

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8. FAQ: Answers to frequent questions