How to reset Xiaomi AirDots to factory settings: instructions for all models

Xiaomi AirDots wireless headphones are some of the brand's most popular gadgets, but even they sometimes require a reboot or a complete reset. Your headphones may have stopped connecting to your phone, started "glutching" when playing sound, or one of them discharges faster than the other. In 90% of cases, these problems are solved by a factory reset - a procedure that returns the device to its original state, as after purchase.

However, not all users know how to properly reset for a particular AirDots model. Instructions for AirDots Pro, AirDots 3 or AirDots SE may differ - and if you do something wrong, the headphones may stop responding to buttons altogether. In this article, we will break down all the current reset methods for each model, explain when it is really necessary, and warn against typical errors that lead to a gadget breakage.

If you've never dropped a wireless headphone before, don't worry: it takes less than a minute, and our step-by-step photo and video instructions will help you avoid complications.

When do I need to reset Xiaomi AirDots?

Factory reset is a last resort that should only be used in certain cases, and many users mistakenly believe that resetting will help with any problems, but in fact it is not always necessary.

🔹 Headphones do not connect to the phone — unless AirDots are displayed in the list of available Bluetooth devices or permanently disconnected a few seconds after connecting, most often due to a glitch in the memory of the headphones, and reset helps to “zero” the list of conjugated gadgets.

🔹 One earphone doesn't work -- if the left or right AirDots doesn't make sound, doesn't charge in the case, or flashes red/white without stopping -- it could be because of a synchronization error between the headphones, and the reset restores their connection.

🔹 Constant "glitch" of sound - if the headphones start to "brake", interrupt playback or make extraneous noises. This may be due to accumulated firmware errors, which the reset eliminates.

🔹 After you update your firmware -- if you upgraded AirDots through the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app, and then the headphones started to work incorrectly.

❌ When a reset is not needed:

• 🔋 If the headphones just discharged – first check the charge of the case and the AirDots themselves.
• 📱 If you only have one phone problem, try connecting to another device.
• 🔊 If the sound is silent or distorted, first check the equalizer settings in the app.

⚠️ Warning: Reset removes all saved settings, including connection history and personalized audio settings (if they were configured via the app.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you drop Xiaomi AirDots, follow a few simple steps to avoid additional problems.This will take no more than 2-3 minutes, but save you time and nerves later.

🔹 Check the charge of the headphones and case - the reset requires a minimum charge level (usually at least 30%).If the AirDots run out during the procedure, this can cause firmware to fail. Make sure the indicator on the case is lit white or green (not red).

🔹 Turn off your headphones from all devices -- remove AirDots from the list of conjugated gadgets on your phone, tablet, and computer -- and this will prevent conflicts when you reconnect. On Android, this is done in Settings. → Bluetooth → ⚙️ headphone-name → Remove the device. On the iPhone - Settings → Bluetooth →! near AirDots → Forget this device.

🔹 Prepare the instructions for your model - the reset methods for AirDots Pro 2 and AirDots 3 are different. Make sure you choose the right method (see next section).

🔹 Have a spare phone on hand – if after resetting the headphones do not want to connect to the main device, try using another smartphone for initial setup.

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⚠️ Note: If your AirDots were purchased in China (the domestic version), after the reset, they may stop working with the global firmware of the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear applications. ADB.

Step-by-step reset instructions for each model

The reset method depends on the generation and modification of Xiaomi AirDots. Below we have collected the current instructions for all popular models. If your version is not on the list, try the method for the nearest model by the date of release (for example, AirDots 4 will suit the instruction for AirDots 3 Pro).

1. Xiaomi AirDots (1st generation, 2019)

The very first version of headphones is reset the easiest, but it has one feature: if you interrupt the procedure, the headphones can “hang” in reset mode.

🔹 Instructions:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the case for 15-20 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately (this is a signal of a successful reset).
3. Close the lid, wait 10 seconds, then open it again – the headphones should automatically go into pairing mode (blinking white light).

2. Xiaomi AirDots Pro / Pro 2 (2019–2020)

These models have touch control, so the reset is done through touch, not a button on the case.

🔹 Instructions:

1. Get both earphones out of the case.
2. Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds until the indicators start flashing red.
3. Put the headphones back in the case, close the lid for 5 seconds, then open - they should reset and go into pairing mode.

3. Xiaomi AirDots 3 / 3 Pro (2021–2022)

Here the procedure is similar to the Pro 2, but there is a nuance with the indication: after reset, the headphones flash purple, not red.

🔹 Instructions:

1. Get the headphones out of the case.
2. Thrice quickly touch the touch panel on the right earpiece, then hold it for 8-10 seconds until the purple light blinks.
3. Repeat the same for the left earpiece.
4. Put both headphones in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds - the reset is completed.

4. Xiaomi AirDots SE / Youth Edition (2020–2023)

These models have a reset button hidden inside the case, and many users do not notice it.

🔹 Instructions:

1. Open the case cover and find a small hole on the side (near the indicator).
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick and press inside the hole for 5-7 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.
3. Close the lid, then open it again - the headphones are ready for a new pairing.

📌 Note: If one of the headphones doesn't blink after reset, try removing it from the case and manually pressing the touchpad 3 times.

Frequent Resetting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with the seemingly simple procedure, many users make mistakes that lead to even bigger problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:

🔹 Holding a button too short — releasing a button or sensor before the time, it won’t reset. The minimum holding time for most models is 10 seconds (for AirDots 1 — 15-20 seconds). + white).

🔹 Use of discharged headphones - if the charge level is below 30%, the reset may be interrupted and the headphones will "hang." Always check the charge with the indicator on the case:

• 🔴 Red: charge below 20% (discharge is dangerous!).
• 🟡 Yellow – 20-50% (you can reset, but it is better to recharge).
• 🟢 Green/white – 50% or higher (optimum for resetting).

🔹 Attempting to reset just one earpiece – reset must be done for both earphones at the same time (except when one is physically broken.

🔹 Ignoring the display — many users don't pay attention to the color and frequency of the indicator blinking, for example, if AirDots 3 flashes blue instead of purple after reset, the procedure failed and you need to repeat it.

⚠️ Warning: If your headphones stop turning on or don’t respond to buttons after reset, don’t try to disassemble them yourself! 80% of the time, this is a firmware problem that can be solved through Xiaomi’s service center or specialist workshops.

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If the headphones don't connect to your phone after reset, try pairing them with another device (like a tablet or laptop) first, sometimes helping to wake up the Bluetooth module.

What to do after resetting: setting up and pairing

After a successful reset, Xiaomi AirDots return to factory settings, and they need to be reconnected to your devices.

🔹 Android-based pairing:

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Remove the headphones from the case – they should automatically go into pairing mode (blinking white light).
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones (or a similar name for your model) and click Connect.
4. Confirm the pairing if necessary.

🔹 Conjugation with iPhone/iPad:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the headphone name in the list and wait for the connection.
3. If the sound is only in one headphone, go to Settings → Bluetooth →! next to AirDots → Forget this device and repeat the pairing.

🔹 Configure via the application (optional):

• 📱 Install the Xiaomi Wear or Mi Home app (depending on the model).
• 🔧 In the application, you can update the firmware, configure the equalizer, turn on Game Mode (to reduce sound delay) and check the charge level of each headphone.

🔹 Checking of operability:

• 🎵 Turn on music and check if the sound in both headphones works.
• 🔋 Make sure both headphones are charged in the case (indicators should burn red when charging).
• 📶 Check the stability of the connection: step away from the phone for 5-10 meters – headphones should not be turned off.

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If after resetting the headphones connect, but the sound goes only one, try to manually reconnect the second: take it out of the case, press the touch panel 2 times and wait for the flashing white light.

Alternative ways to solve problems without resetting

Factory resets aren’t always the only solution. If your Xiaomi AirDots are buggy but haven’t reached a critical state yet, try these methods:

🔹 Rebooting headphones (not to be confused with resetting!):

• Put both earphones in the case.
• Close the lid and wait 30 seconds.
• Open the lid - the headphones will automatically reboot.

This helps with temporary Bluetooth or sound crashes.

🔹 Firmware update:

• Open the Xiaomi Wear or Mi Home app.
• Connect the headphones and check for updates in the firmware section.
• If an update is available, install it (don't interrupt the process!).

🔹 Clearing contacts:

• Take a cotton swab soaked in alcohol and gently wipe the metal contacts on the headphones and inside the case.
• This helps if the headphones are poorly charged or one of them is not determined by the case.

🔹 Resetting Bluetooth settings on your phone:

• On Android: Settings → System → Reset → Reset settings Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth.
• On iPhone: Settings → Basic → Move or Reset → Reset → Network settings reset.

🔹 Checking for interference:

• Turn off other Bluetooth devices nearby (fitness bracelets, smart watches, speakers).
• Make sure there are no sources of interference (microwaves, routers at 2.4 GHz).

⚠️ Note: If the headphones start to "wheez" or the sound becomes quiet after moisture hits, the reset will not help - it is a mechanical failure. In this case, you need to dry the device in rice (at least 24 hours) or contact the service.

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