How to pair headphones Xiaomi Mi AirDots

Xiaomi’s fully wireless headphones are growing in popularity due to their affordable price and sound quality. However, many users have difficulty launching their first headphones, especially when you need to pair two headphones together and then with a phone. The process seems simple but has its own nuances, ignoring which leads to only one speaker working or devices not seeing each other.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at the algorithm for successfully synchronizing True Wireless Stereo systems, learn how to properly activate search mode, reset to factory settings, and eliminate common connection errors.

First, make sure your headphones are fully charged. The indicators on the case and the ears themselves should burn red during charging and fade or change color when fully charged. Low charge levels often cause the Bluetooth module to work unstable and not be able to enter pairing mode.

Preparation of headphones for the first turn on

Before you try to find a device in your smartphone settings, you need to properly remove them from the charging case. Many users make the mistake of simply pulling out a single earpiece, which leads to the stereo pair being out of sync. The right sequence of actions is critical for automatic pairing of left and right channels.

Take both earbuds out of the case at the same time. If you're doing this for the first time, they may be off, so you need to press and hold the touchpads on both devices for 5-7 seconds, and the lights should turn red to signal the switch on.

⚠️ Warning: Do not leave your headphones in a case with a discharged battery for a long time. Lithium polymer batteries can go into a deep discharge, after which the device will cease to respond to charging.

Once turned on, the indicators will flash white, which means that the process of finding a partner to create a stereo pair is started. Xiaomi Mi AirDots and their counterparts (Redmi AirDots) must first connect to each other, and only then become visible to the phone.

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If the indicators flash at different frequencies or only on one headphone, put them back in the case, close the lid and try to retrieve them after 10 seconds.

Algorithm of connection to a smartphone on Android

Android offers the most comprehensive Bluetooth device management experience. Connection is standard, but requires careful attention when selecting a device from the list. From your gadget's settings menu, go to Connection or Bluetooth.

Make sure the wireless slider is activated. Press the "Device Search" or "Add New" button. The list of available devices should show the name Mi AirDots or Redmi AirDots. It is important not to confuse them with other gadgets if you are in a public place.

Click on the headset name to start pairing. The system can request code confirmation or simply give a notification of a successful connection. After that, the status bar will display the headphone battery icon if your version of Android supports this protocol.

It is worth noting that some older versions of MIUI firmware may not properly display the charge level of each headphone separately, in which case it is recommended to update the system or use third-party widgets to more accurately control the autonomy of the device.

Connection with Apple devices (iOS)

iPhone owners can also easily use Xiaomi products, although Apple's ecosystem is more closed.The procedure is almost identical to connecting any other Bluetooth headsets. Open "Settings" on your iPhone and select "Bluetooth" section.

Remove the headphones from the case and wait until they enter pairing mode (fast flashing white). In the list of "Other devices" on the smartphone screen will appear Mi AirDots. Tap the name to start the mating procedure.

Once successfully connected, iOS will automatically determine the device type as Headphones, and you will be able to control music playback and volume, however, some specific features, such as calling the voice assistant, may work differently than with the original AirPods.

Problems with stereocouple desynchronization

One of the most common problems is when the phone sees the headphones as two separate devices, or the sound comes from only one channel, which means that the stereo has broken up and the headphones are operating in mono mode independently of each other, and you can solve this problem by forced reset.

First, remove the device from the list of paired phones in the Bluetooth menu (“Forget the device”). Then place both earbuds in the case. Remove them simultaneously and quickly press 5 times on the touchpads of both earbuds. Or press the sensors for 20-30 seconds until the lights flash red several times.

Once you reset, the headphones will turn off. Turn them on again and wait for them to connect together. Only after one of the indicators stops flashing (or they start flashing slowly) can you look for them in the phone, which is a critical moment for restoring TWS mode.

⚠️ During the reset procedure, keep the headphones close to each other (no more than 5 cm away) so they can find each other over the radio channel.

Control and voice assistant

Touch control Xiaomi Mi AirDots is quite simple, but requires addiction. One click on the touch zone is usually responsible for pause or playback of the track. Double click on the right earphone can activate the voice assistant, if it is configured appropriately in the system.

Triple tap is often used to switch tracks or call the last dialed number, but the functionality can vary depending on the firmware version and the connected smartphone. On Android, you can assign actions through special configuration apps available on Google Play.

The voice assistant is activated by long pressing or double tap (depending on the model). On the iPhone it will be Siri, on Android it will be Google Assistant. Make sure that the phone settings allow access to the microphone for these services, otherwise the command will not be executed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The main reason for connection problems is the inconsistency of the headphones being removed from the case, always pull them out at the same time or let the first one fully plug in before removing the second one if they don't sync themselves.