How to sync headphones Xiaomi Air 2 SE with a phone, laptop or PC: full instruction

Wireless headphones Xiaomi Air 2 SE — It's a popular model with Bluetooth 5.0 support, active noise cancellation and up to 20 hours of service, but even these advanced devices can have connectivity issues. If you just bought headphones or faced with the fact that they do not sync with a smartphone, tablet or computer – this article will help to understand the reasons and offer working solutions.

Unlike wired headphones, wireless headphones require proper pairing with the source device. The process seems simple, but in practice, users face typical errors: headphones are not on the list of available devices, only connect one by one, or the connection is constantly broken. We will examine all the steps from the first on to fine-tuning, and also consider hidden functions that are not written about in the official instructions.

Important: the instructions are relevant for all versions of the Air 2 firmware SE (including V12.7.1.0 It is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows and macOS devices. If your model has a Pro or Lite prefix, some steps may differ - specify the details in the technical documentation.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before syncing Xiaomi Air 2 SE If you're on a phone or a computer, you have to do a few things, and you can't do anything about it.

First, make sure the headphones are fully charged. The charging indicator (red/white LED) should burn or flash when connected to the charger. If the indicator does not respond, check the cable and Type-C port for damage. The minimum charge level for successful pairing is 20%.

Second, remove the headphones from the case and wait for the automatic on (a characteristic beep). If the headphones do not turn on, press and hold the touchpad on both earphones for 5 seconds until the white indicator flashes, which means that the device has entered pairing mode.

• 🔋 Check the charge level: the indicator should burn white or flash when connected to the charge.
• 🎧 Get both earphones out of the case – they should turn on automatically.
• 🔄 If the headphones do not respond, reset (press the touch panels for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Make sure that the source device is Bluetooth enabled and it is within a radius of 1 meter from the headphones.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones have previously been connected to another device, they may automatically try to connect to it.To avoid conflicts, temporarily turn off Bluetooth on all previously mated gadgets or reset the headphone settings (described in section 5).

2. Synchronization with Android-smartphone (step-by-step instructions)

Connecting Xiaomi Air 2 SE Android smartphone (including Redmi models, POCO and others) takes no more than 2 minutes, if you follow the algorithm:

1. Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone: go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and turn on the switch.
2. Put the headphones in pairing mode: Take both earphones out of the case. Press the touch panels on both earphones for 3 seconds until the white light flashes.

Find the headphones in the list of devices

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE

Air 2 SE

Confirm the conjugation

Once successfully connected, you will hear a voice message saying “Device connected” (in Chinese or English, depending on the regional firmware) and in some cases, you may need to update the headphone firmware, as indicated by a notification in the Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear app.

Get both earphones out of the case.|Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone|Transfer the headphones to pairing mode (clamb the touch panels)|Confirm the connection in the Bluetooth menu|Check the sound in the headphones-->

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

1. Return both earphones to the case for 10 seconds, then pull them out again.
2. Go to Bluetooth Settings → Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE → Settings and select Stereo (not Mono").
3. Update your firmware through the Xiaomi Wear app (if an update is available).

⚠️ Note: You may experience audio delay when watching videos on iOS. To reduce lag, go to Bluetooth Settings → i (near the headphone name) → Call device and audio → Select "Microphone: Air 2" SE". Also help to disable the function of “Dual Audio” in Bluetooth settings.

Important: on the iPhone headphones Xiaomi Air 2 SE They don't support codec AAC So the sound may be less clear than on Android. To improve the quality, try turning off Bluetooth, then turn it on again and reconnect the headphones.

4. Synchronization with Windows 10/11 macOS

Connecting Xiaomi Air 2 SE To a computer or laptop is almost no different from synchronization with a smartphone, but there are specific moments for each OS.

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click "Add Bluetooth or other device" → Bluetooth.
3. Transfer the headphones to pairing mode (press the touch panels for 3 seconds).
4. Find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE and pick him out.
5. Wait for the message "Ready to use".

If the headphones are connected, but the sound is not played:

• Check if they are selected as the default output device (right click on the sound icon in the tray) → Open sound parameters).
• Update Bluetooth drivers through Device Manager.
• Disable other audio devices (columns, headphones) that may conflict.

For macOS (MacBook, iMac):

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click on "Enable Bluetooth" (if disabled).
3. Put the headphones in pairing mode.
4. In the list of devices, select Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE and press "Connect".

On macOS, you may need to adjust the microphone:

1. Go to System Settings → Sound. → Entrance.
2. Choose Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE input-device.
3. Adjust the microphone volume level with a slider.

5. Resetting headphone settings (if you can not connect)

If Xiaomi Air 2 SE They don't sync to any device, they might need to reset completely, and this procedure will bring the headphones back to the factory settings and remove all the stored connections.

For reset, perform the following actions:

1. Place both headphones in the charger case and close the lid.
2. Wait 10 seconds, then open the case.
3. Press the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously for 15 seconds.
4. Let go when the indicators start flashing red and white alternately.
5. Close the case and wait 30 seconds. The headphones will be dropped.

After resetting, the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode the next time you remove them from the case.

• 🔋 Charge level of the case and headphones (the indicator should burn white).
• 🔌 Integrity of contacts in the case (when damaged, the headphones do not charge).
• 📱 Source device compatibility (Bluetooth must support a profile) A2DP).

6. Solving common synchronization problems

Even after the successful connection, Xiaomi Air 2 users SE They're facing typical problems. Let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Headphones only connect one at a time

If the sound is only in one headphone:

• Return both headphones to the case, wait 10 seconds and pull them out again.
• On Android go to Bluetooth Settings → Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE → Disconnect, then reconnect.
• On your iPhone, forget the device ("Forget this device") and pair again.

Problem 2: Permanent connection breaks

Causes and solutions:

• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal: make sure there are no obstacles (walls, metal objects) between the headphones and the device. Maximum distance is 10 meters without interference.
• 🔄 Conflict with other devices: disable Bluetooth on other gadgets that previously connected to headphones.
• 🔋 Low charge: If the charge level of the case or headphones is below 15%, failures may occur.
• 📱 Outdated firmware: update the headphones through the Xiaomi Wear app.

Problem 3: Headphones are not defined by the device

If Air 2 SE Not appearing in the list of available devices:

• Reboot Bluetooth on the source device (turn off/on the module).
• Reset the headphones (section 5).
• Try connecting from another device – if the problem persists, the headphones themselves are faulty.
• Check if your phone is running flight mode or power saving (they can block Bluetooth).

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If the headphones are connected, but the sound is distorted (wheezing, crackling), try in the Bluetooth settings of the source device to disable the codec. AAC switch to SBC. On Android, this can be done through the Developer Options app (included in Settings). → The phone. → Assembly number - press 7 times).

7 Additional settings and hidden functions

Xiaomi Air 2 SE They support a number of features that are not always obvious to users:

1. Sign customization

By default:

• Double touch - playback / pause.
• Triple touch is the next track.
• Retention is a voice assistant call.

To change the purpose of the gestures:

1. Install the Xiaomi Wear (Android) or Xiaomi Wear Lite (iOS) app.
2. Go to the Devices. → Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 SE → Gesture settings.
3. Select the action for double/triple touch (options available: previous track, voice assistant, disable sound).

2. Low Delay Mode (for games and videos)

To reduce the latency of sound when watching videos or games:

1. Open Xiaomi Wear.
2. Go to the headphone settings.
3. Activate the option “Low Latency Mode”.

Note: This mode may slightly degrade the sound quality due to the use of a codec with less buffering.

Setting up noise reduction

Air 2 SE Support active noise reduction (ANC) And the transparency mode, so you can switch between them:

• Hold the touchpad on any headphone for 2 seconds.
• The voice assistant will report the current mode: "Noise suppression is enabled" (ANC). "Transparency mode" (external sounds are being listened to). "Noise suppression is off".

4. Checking the level of charge

On Android, the charge level of the headphones and case is displayed in the status bar or in the Bluetooth settings. On iOS, this will require:

1. Install Battery application HD+ or AirBattery.
2. Connect the headphones to the iPhone.
3. Open the application - there will be displayed the charge of each headphone and case.

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For maximum autonomy, turn off noise cancellation when it is not needed. ANC It consumes up to 20% of the extra energy, which reduces the work time from 20 to 16 hours.

8. Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)