How to sync Xiaomi AirDots headphones 1: Full instruction with error solutions

Why Xiaomi AirDots 1 Headphones Are Not Synced and How to Fix It

Wireless headphones Xiaomi AirDots 1 (Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, also known as Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, remain popular due to the combination of price and quality, but their synchronization sometimes causes difficulties for users. HFP/A2DP, This is the headphones that these headphones use to connect, unlike newer models like AirDots. 3 Pro, the first version requires manual control of the process of pairing each headphone separately.

In this article, we will not only break down the standard way to sync with Android, iOS and Windows, but also look at the unique algorithm for forced resetting through a combination of buttons that is not described in the official documentation of Xiaomi.

Before you start setting up, make sure your headphones are at least 30% charged – with a low battery level, they may not be in pairing mode. Check this with the indicator on the charging case: if it flashes red, plug the case into the power source for 10-15 minutes.

Preparing headphones for synchronization: what to do before connecting

Before the first connection or after a long downtime, Xiaomi AirDots 1 requires pre-preparedness, which is often missed, which leads to failures later on.

• 🔋 Case battery charge and headphones: the case should burn white (full charge) or orange (partial). If the indicator does not glow, connect the case to charge for 30 minutes.
• 📱 Device compatibility: headphones work with Android 5.0+, iOS 10+ Windows 10/11. Older versions may have codec problems. SBC.
• 🔄 Resetting previous connections: If the headphones were already paired with another device, you need to “forget” them in the Bluetooth settings of that device.
• 🛠️ Clean contacts: wipe metal contacts on headphones and in the case with a dry wipe - oxidation can prevent charging and proper operation.

Pay special attention to the reset clause, which is that if the headphones have been paired with another phone or laptop before, they can automatically try to connect to it, ignoring new devices, in which case they need to be manually removed from the list of conjugated devices on all gadgets they have ever connected to.

Standard synchronization with Android: step-by-step instructions

Connecting to Android smartphones is usually smooth, if you follow the algorithm.

1. Remove the headphones from the case. They should automatically turn on (the indicators will flash red and white).
2. Activate Bluetooth on your phone: go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and turn on the switch.
3. Find the headphones on the list. They should show up as Mi True Wireless EBs. Basic_R (The right earphone and Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_L (left-handed).
4. Connect the right earphone. Click on Mi True Wireless EBs. Basic_R And if you do that, you'll have the right earpiece switching on and confirming the pairing.
5. Connect the left earphone. Go back to the device list and select Mi True Wireless EBs. Basic_L. After pairing, the indicators on both headphones should flash synchronously white.

If the left earphone does not appear in the list, follow the following steps:

1. Place both headphones back in the case and close it for 10 seconds.
2. Take out the right earpiece and wait until it flashes red/white.
3. Connect the right earphone to the phone (as in step 4).
4. Take the left earphone from the case - it should automatically connect to the right one (indicators blink synchronously).

Right earphone flashes blue after pairing

The left earphone automatically connects to the right

Bluetooth Settings displays both headphones as one "Mi True Wireless EBs Basic" device

The sound is played in both headphones at the same time.-->

Important: Some MIUI firmware (e.g. MIUI 12-14) may have a bug where the headphones are plugged in, but only one sound is played, in which case go to Settings → Sound → Additional → Bluetooth audio quality and select SBC (not AAC or aptX).

Synchronization with iPhone (iOS): features and nuances

Connecting Xiaomi AirDots 1 to an iPhone or iPad has its own intricacies due to the limitations of the iOS operating system. The main problem is the lack of support for the A2DP Dual Mode profile, which allows you to connect both headphones simultaneously as a stereo pair.

Instructions for iOS 10–17:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and make sure the feature is enabled.
2. Get both earphones out of the case. They should flash red/white.
3. Find the Mi True Wireless EBs in the list of devices Basic_R And tap it to pair it.
4. After connecting the right earphone, return it to the case for 5 seconds, then take it back.
5. Now take out the left earphone - it should automatically connect to the right through TWS-protocol (indicators flash synchronously).

If the sound is only going to one earpiece:

• 🔄 Reboot iPhone with connected headphones.
• 📱 Forget the device in Bluetooth settings and reconnect.
• 🎧 Check that the Control Point (swipe down) selected Mi True Wireless EBs Basic as the output device, not the iPhone Speaker.

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On iPhones, headphones can be displayed as two separate devices, but the sound will only go through the right. To turn on stereo, after connecting the right earphone, press and hold the button on the left earphone for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white.

Connecting to Windows 10/11: Solving driver problems

Synchronization of Xiaomi AirDots 1 with Windows computers is often accompanied by errors due to conflicts of Bluetooth drivers. The most common problems: headphones connect as a Headset instead of Stereo, or one of the headphones is not detected.

Step-by-step instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC (via Start → Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices).
2. Take both headphones out of the case and wait for the flashing indicators.
3. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
4. Choose Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R and wait until the coupling is complete.
5. After connecting the right earphone, take out the left one - it should automatically connect.

If the headphones are defined as a headset (not a Stereo):

1. Go to Device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager).
2. Find Mi True Wireless EBs Basic (can be displayed as a Bluetooth audio device).
3. Right-click → Update the driver → Search for drivers on this computer.
4. Select the driver from the list of already installed and select Generic Bluetooth Audio.

Forced resetting: hidden feature Xiaomi AirDots 1

If standard methods don't work, you can perform a hard reset to factory settings, which is not described in the official documentation, but is effective in 90% of synchronization problems. A unique combination of reset buttons: hold the buttons on both headphones simultaneously for 20 seconds until the indicators start flashing red/white at twice the frequency.

Step-by-step:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case and close it.
2. Take out both headphones and press the buttons on them at the same time.
3. Hold the buttons for 20 seconds (the indicators will flash quickly).
4. Release the buttons – the headphones will reboot (the indicators will go out and blink again).
5. Now you can repeat the pairing procedure from scratch.

⚠️ Warning: Once reset, the headphones will lose all previous connections, and if they were tied to multiple devices (such as a phone and a laptop), you will have to reconnect them on each gadget.

This method also helps in cases where:

• 🔊 The headphones are connected, but the sound is interrupted every 5-10 seconds.
• 📵 One of the headphones is constantly switched off during a conversation.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware of the phone headphones stopped working correctly.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even after successful synchronization, users face typical preventable problems, with the most common ones being:

• 🔋 Battery discharge during connection: if the case is discharged below 20%, the headphones may not enter pairing mode. Always start the process with a charge of the case at least 50%.
• 📲 Conflict with other Bluetooth devices: If other devices are nearby (such as the Mi Band or wireless keyboard), they can cause interference.
• 🔊 Incorrect sound profile: on Android in Bluetooth settings, select Media Audio profile for headphones (A2DP), Not phone calls (HFP).
• 🌡️ Overheating of headphones: If the headphones have been lying in the sun for a long time or near a heat source, let them cool for 10-15 minutes before connecting.

Another common mistake is to try to connect your headphones to a device that already has the maximum number of Bluetooth devices saved (usually the limit is 8-10), in which case remove unnecessary devices from the list of conjugated devices.

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If the headphones are connected but only sound is on one, check the balance of sound in the device settings. On Android, this is done in the Special Features → Monoaudio section (should be turned off).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)