How to arrange headphones Xiaomi Mi True: full instruction with nuances

Xiaomi Mi True wireless headphones (including Mi True Wireless, Air, Air 2 and Air 2S) work on the principle of TWS (True Wireless Stereo) – this means that the left and right headphones must automatically connect to form a stereo pair. However, sometimes this process fails: one earphone does not connect, the sound is only in one channel, or the devices do not see each other at all. In this article, we will discuss all the ways of pairing headphones together, including forced synchronization, resetting, and solving typical problems.

It's important to understand that pairing headphones together (inter-ear connection) and connecting them to a phone (conjugation to a sound source) are two different processes. First, the headphones must "see" each other, and then connect to a smartphone or other device. If you encounter only one headphone working, the most likely problem is in the inter-ear connection. Next, step-by-step instructions for all situations.

1. How does pairing headphones Xiaomi Mi True with each other

Xiaomi Mi True headphones use Bluetooth 5.0/5.2 (depending on the model), which provides automatic synchronization of the left and right headphones.

• 🔋 The main headphone (usually the right one) is turned on first and begins to look for the second headphone through a special channel.
• 🔄 The secondary earpiece (usually the left-hand earpiece) responds to the request and establishes a connection.
• 📱 After that, the pair of headphones becomes visible to the smartphone as one device (Mi True Wireless or similar name).

Ideally, this process takes 2-5 seconds and occurs automatically when the headphones are removed from the case, but if the headphones have been unused for a long time, discharged unevenly or were dropped, forced synchronization may be required.

2. Forced pairing of headphones (if they do not connect automatically)

If the headphones do not connect with each other (one of them does not blink, the sound is only in one channel or the pair is not determined by the phone), perform forced synchronization:

1. 📦 Put both headphones in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds to reset current connections.
2. 🔄 Take both headphones out of the case and wait for the indicators to flash white/red (search mode).
3. 👆 Press the touch panels on both headphones at the same time on 10-15 seconds until you hear a beep or the lights start flashing blue and red alternately.
4. 🔗 Wait. 20-30 Seconds – headphones should automatically connect with each other (indicators will light up with a constant white).
5. 📱 Now connect a couple to the phone via Settings → Bluetooth.

If after these actions, the headphones still do not connect, proceed to reset settings (described in the next section).

3.Resetting the Xiaomi Mi True headphone settings to factory

If forced synchronization doesn't work, do a full reset, which will bring the headphones back to factory status and make them look for each other again.

Instructions for all Mi True models:

1. 📦 Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. 🔌 Connect the case to the charging (this is mandatory for resetting!).
3. 👆 Press the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 20 seconds (until the indicators start flashing red and white alternately).
4. 🔄 Release the buttons - reset is complete (earphones will reboot).
5. 📱 Take the headphones out of the case and wait for automatic pairing (indicators will light up with permanent white).

Once reset, Xiaomi Mi True headphones will be like new ones – they need to be reconnected to the phone. If that doesn’t work, check out the firmware version (more on that below).

4. Verification of the firmware version and its update

Outdated firmware can cause pairing problems. Xiaomi Mi True headphones update the firmware automatically when connected to a Xiaomi smartphone with the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app installed. However, sometimes the update gets stuck.

How to check and update the firmware:

• 📱 Install Xiaomi Wear (for Android) or Mi Home (for Android) iOS/Android).
• 🔍 Connect your headphones to your phone via Bluetooth.
• 🔄 In the app, find the Devices section → Mi True headphones → Settings → Firmware update.
• 📥 If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off the headphones!).

Up-to-date versions of firmware for popular models:

Important: If your headphone firmware version is older than the table, be sure to update it – this can solve the pairing problem.

Typical problems and their solutions

Let’s analyze the most common situations when Xiaomi Mi True headphones do not connect with each other, and how to eliminate them.

🔴 Problem: One earphone doesn't turn on or blink

• 🔋 Check the headphone charge (put it in the case for 10 minutes).
• 🧹 Clean the contacts on the headphone and in the case with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
• 🔄 Try to reset only the problem earphone: pinch the touchpad for 15 seconds.

🔴 Problem: Headphones connect, but the sound is only in one

• 📱 In Bluetooth phone settings, remove the Mi True Wireless device and connect again.
• 🔊 Check the sound balance in the phone settings (Settings) → Sound. → Stereo balance).
• 🔄 Perform Forced Synchronization (Section 2).

🔴 Problem: Headphones are constantly disconnected

• 📶 Make sure there are no interference sources nearby (Wi-Fi routers, microwaves).
• 🔋 Charge both headphones to 100% – low charge can cause communication breaks.
• 🔄 Update the firmware (section 4).

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If the headphones disconnect when moving, try to change the main headphone: in most models of Mi True right earphone is the main, but sometimes the role can be changed through the Xiaomi Wear app (section Additional → Assign a main headphone).

6.How to check that the headphones are successfully paired

After you've done all the manipulations, you need to make sure that the headphones are actually connected.

• 🔍 Visual check: get the headphones out of the case – if they are paired, the indicators on both should burn constant white (do not blink!).
• 📱 Phone Verification: Bluetooth Settings should display one device (Mi True Wireless) rather than two separate devices.
• 🔊 Sound test: Play music – sound should be played simultaneously in both headphones.
• 📊 Checking through the application: in Xiaomi Wear in the headphones section should write Status: Connected (stereo).

If at least one of the points is not fulfilled, repeat the procedure of pairing or resetting.

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The main sign of successful pairing is that the indicators on both headphones burn constant white (do not blink) and one device is displayed in the phone’s Bluetooth instead of two.

7. Alternative ways of pairing (if nothing helps)

If the standard methods didn’t work, try these non-obvious solutions:

• 🔌 Connecting via another phone: sometimes headphones “forget” the old device and connect normally when connected to a new smartphone.
• 🔄 Using Developer Mode: On Xiaomi, activate Developer Mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times and in Bluetooth settings enable Bluetooth Debugging.
• 🔋 Discharge to 0%: completely discharge both earphones (even if one is already discharged), then charge to 100% and try pairing again.
• 📦 Case replacement: If the case is damaged, the headphones may not sync. Try connecting them to another case (if possible).

These methods help in 90% of the “severe” cases when the headphones refuse to connect in standard ways.

8. Frequent questions and answers

If none of these methods worked, contact Xiaomi’s service center – perhaps the problem is a hardware malfunction (for example, a Bluetooth module in one of the headphones is damaged).

⚠️ Warning: Do not use abrasive materials ( sandpaper, metal brushes) to clean headphone contacts, this will damage the coating and may cause corrosion. Use only cotton swabs dipped in isopropyl alcohol.