How to sync Xiaomi Redmi Airdots wireless headphones: full instruction with problem solving

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots wireless headphones remain among the most popular budget models due to the combination of price, sound quality and usability. However, many users face difficulties in the first synchronization or reconnection after reset. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to connect Redmi Airdots with different devices from Android and iOS smartphones to laptops and TVs, and consider typical errors and their solutions.

The thing about this model is that it uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology, which provides a stable connection, but requires the right sequence of actions when you first connect. If you've just unpacked your headphones or they've been lying around for a long time, you'll need to force your headphones to sync with each other before connecting to the sound source, a key point that's often overlooked.

This article will be useful for both beginners and experienced users who want to optimize the operation of their Redmi Airdots. We will not only give step-by-step instructions, but also explain why certain problems arise so that you can independently diagnose problems in the future.

1. Preparation of headphones for synchronization

Before you first connect, make sure that the Xiaomi Redmi Airdots headphones are charged and paired.

• 🔋 Check the charge level of the case and headphones. The indicator on the case should burn white (charge) >50%) or red (charge) <30%). If the indicator does not glow, connect the case to the charging on 10–15 minute.
• 🎧 Take both earbuds out of the case - they should automatically turn on (blitzes red/white indicator on each).If this does not happen, press and hold the touchpad on each earbud for 5 seconds.
• 🔄 Make sure the headphones are synchronized with each other. One of the headphones (usually the right one) should flash red and white alternately, which is a signal of readiness to pair. If only one color flashes, a reset is required (more about this in the next section).

If the headphones were not used for a long time (more than 3 months), their batteries could run to a critical level, in which case, even after charging, they may not turn on.

⚠️ Note: If after 30 minutes of charging the headphones do not respond to touch, try resetting them to factory settings (section 3). If this does not help, you may need to replace the batteries - contact the Xiaomi service center.

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If the headphones don’t respond to touch, try cleaning the touch panels with an alcohol napkin – sometimes contamination blocks the operation.

2. Synchronization with Android-smartphone

Connecting Redmi Airdots to your Android phone (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, etc.) is done via the Bluetooth menu.

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth (on MIUI the path may be different: Settings → Bluetooth).
2. Activate Bluetooth and wait until the Mi True Wireless EBs device appears in the list Basic_R (right-hand side) or Redmi Airdots_R.
3. Click on the headphone name on the list. PIN-Enter 0000 (by default).
4. Confirm pairing. Once successfully connected, the headphones will stop flashing and will burn blue (or white depending on the firmware version).

Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12+ may receive a notification about the possibility of installing the proprietary Mi Earphones app (formerly Mi Airdots App).

• 🎛️ Customize gestures (double touch to control playback).
• 🔊 Adjust the equalizer and enable Game Mode (reduced sound delay).
• 📊 View the charge level of each headphone separately.

If the headphones are connected, but the sound is only in one of them, do the following:

⚠️ Attention: The problem with monosound often arises from the left and right sides not synchronized.Put both earbuds back in the case, wait 10 seconds, then pull them out and reconnect.If that doesn't help, reset settings (section 3).

3. Resetting headphone settings

If Redmi Airdots don't sync with each other or connect to the device, a hard reset is required, which will return the headphones to factory settings and often solve problems with:

• 🔄 Infinite flashing of indicators without connection.
• 🎵 Lack of sound in one of the headphones.
• 🔌 Automatic shutdown 5-10 seconds after connection.

Resetting instructions:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the case cover and don't take out the headphones.
3. Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 15-20 seconds.
4. The indicators on the headphones will start flashing red, then go out and light up white - this is a signal of a successful reset.
5. Close the case, wait 10 seconds, then take out the headphones and repeat the connection procedure (section 2).

Once reset, the headphones will lose all the connections they've saved, and they'll have to be paired with all the devices again.

4. Connection to iPhone (iOS)

Although Redmi Airdots are optimized for Android, they can be used successfully with an iPhone or iPad.

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your iPhone.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and wait until the Mi True Wireless EBs appear in the list of devices Basic_R.
3. Click on the name to connect. PIN-code not required.
4. After pairing, check the sound: on iOS, you may need to manually select Redmi Airdots as the output device in Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner).

Restrictions on use with iOS:

• 🚫 No support for Mi Earphones (only available on Android).
• 🔊 Game Mode is not working (sound delay can reach 200-250 ms).
• 📱 No display of headphone charge level in the status bar (only in the Bluetooth menu).

If the sound is interrupted or the headphones are turned off, try:

• 📵 Disable Wi-Fi while listening (sometimes iOS prioritizes Wi-Fi over Bluetooth).
• 🔄 Reboot your iPhone and reconnect.
• 🔋 Make sure your headphones are over 50% charged (on iOS, they can shut down when charged low).

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On the iPhone Redmi Airdots work only with iOS 14 and later. on older versions (iOS 13 and below) there are problems with auto-reconnection.

5. Synchronization with PC or laptop (Windows/macOS)

Connecting Redmi Airdots to your computer allows you to use them to call Zoom, Discord, or listen to music.The process is slightly different for Windows and macOS.

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and press Add Device → Bluetooth.
3. Choose Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R list.
4. If the driver is not installed automatically, download the Bluetooth driver for Realtek from the official website of the manufacturer of your PC.

For macOS:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click Connect next to Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R.
3. If the sound is late, open the audio.-MIDI-Setting up (via Spotlight) and setting the sampling rate 44100 Hz.

Typical problems on the PC:

Update the Bluetooth driver|Disable other audio devices|Close background programs (Skype, Steam)|Restart the PC before connecting-->

6. Connection to TV or other devices

Modern Smart TVs (e.g. Xiaomi Mi TV, Samsung QLED, LG OLED) support Redmi Airdots connectivity via Bluetooth.

• 📺 Xiaomi. TV Go to Settings. → Bluetooth and devices → Add the device.
• 🎮 On PlayStation. 4/5 Xbox requires a separate Bluetooth adapter (built-in module does not support headphones).
• 💻 Android. TV-consoles (for example, Mi Box) the process is similar to connecting to a smartphone.

Important: Some TVs (especially Samsung older than 2018) only support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), This is not compatible with Redmi Airdots, and you will need a Bluetooth transmitter (e.g. Avantek). BTA-200).

If the sound is late when watching movies:

• 🎬 Turn on the TV Game Mode (reduces signal processing delay).
• 🔊 Use it. AV-synchronization in sound settings (if available).
• 📶 Reduce the distance between the TV and headphones (optimally up to 3 meters).

7. Solving common problems

Even after successful synchronization, users experience typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

Problem 1: Headphones are quickly discharged

• 🔋 Check the firmware version of the headphones (via the Mi Earphones app). Redmi Airdots is the current version - 1.4.0.3 or later.
• 🔄 Turn off Game Mode if you don’t play it, it increases power consumption.
• 🌡️ Avoid using headphones at temperatures below 0°C or higher than 40°C – This reduces the battery life.

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or interrupted

• 📵 Make sure there are no sources of interference nearby: microwave ovens, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi routers, other Bluetooth devices.
• 🔊 In Bluetooth settings, turn off Absolute Volume (if there is such a setting).
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone and reconnect.

Problem 3: Headphones don’t automatically connect

• 🔄 Remove them from the list of associated devices and connect again.
• 📱 On Android, turn off Energy Saving for Bluetooth in battery settings.
• 🔋 Charge headphones to 100% – with a low charge, the auto connection may not work.

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If the headphones start to hold a charge worse, try to completely discharge them (before turning them off), and then charge to 100% without interruptions.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)