How to sync headphones Xiaomi Mi True Wireless 2 Basic: detailed instructions with photos

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless 2 Basic is a popular model with excellent value for money, but even with such devices, there can be problems: one earbud does not connect, sound only in one ear or the headset is not determined by the smartphone at all, most often the cause is a loss of synchronization between the left and right modules.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Mi True Wireless 2 Basic syncs can be synced, from basic phone connections to resetting and troubleshooting, how to connect headphones together correctly, what to do if they don’t recognize them, and how to avoid typical setup errors, and instructions are suitable for both Android and iOS owners.

Preparation for synchronization: what to check before connecting

Before you start setting up, make sure your Xiaomi Mi True Wireless 2 Basic headphones are ready to go, often because of trivial things that are easy to miss:

• 🔋 Charge level – headphones should be charged at least 30%.If the indicator on the case does not burn or flashes red, connect it to charging for 10-15 minutes.
• 📱 Device compatibility – check if your smartphone supports Bluetooth 5.0 (optimally) or at least 4.2.
• 🔄 Firmware updates – if the headphones used to work, but Suddenly stopped syncing, you may need to update the software through the Mi Home app.
• 🚫 Interference – Remove headphones away from sources of radio interference: microwaves, routers or other wireless devices.

Pay special attention to the physical condition of the headphones, if one of the modules fell into the water, was hit or was long lying discharged, the synchronization may be lost due to hardware malfunctions, in which case you will need to diagnose in the service center.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi True Wireless 2 Basic headphones have never connected to the phone, first remove them from the case and wait for the automatic transition to pairing mode (the indicators will flash alternately white and red). Do not press buttons on the case without needing – it can knock down the settings.

2. Basic connection to the phone: step-by-step instructions

If you've just bought a headphone or reset it, the first thing you need to do is sync it to your phone, and it takes less than a minute.

1. Take both earphones out of the case. They should automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (indicators flash white and red).
2. On your phone, open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on device search.
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic (or similar name) and tap it.
4. Confirm pairing. Once successfully connected, the headphones will light up blue (or go out).

If the headphones don’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on).
• 📱 Remove old connections to other headphones in Bluetooth settings.
• 🔋 Return the headphones to the case for 10 seconds, then remove again.

Important: when you first connect, the headphones automatically sync with each other. If you see two separate devices (left and right earphone) on the Bluetooth list, this is a sign of a failure - you need to reset.

Both headphones are displayed as one device |Indicators are lit blue or turned off |The sound is in both headphones |There is no exclamation icon in Bluetooth settings-->

3. How to synchronize headphones with each other (if disconnected)

If one of the Mi True Wireless 2 Basic headphones is not working or is connected separately, you will need forced synchronization.

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Pull them out and hold the touch buttons on both headphones for 10-15 seconds until the lights start flashing red and white.
3. Release buttons – the headphones are automatically synchronized (the indicators blink blue).
4. Connect them to your phone as a new device (see Section 2).

If synchronization does not occur:

• 🔋 Check the case charge - at low battery level, the process can get lost.
• 🔄 Try resetting the settings (see Section 4).
• 📱 Connect the headphones to another phone – if the problem persists, a hardware malfunction.

⚠️ Warning: Do not press buttons on headphones for longer than 20 seconds – this can lead to a factory reset, after which you will need to re-configure all settings (including gesture control).

4. Resetting to factory settings: when and how to do

If there's no manipulation, the last option is to reset the headphones completely, which will bring the headphones back to their original state, but will remove all the saved connections and gesture settings.

Instructions for Mi True Wireless 2 Basic:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold both touch buttons for 20 seconds.
3. The indicators are first flashed red, then white and red – this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Take the headphones out of the case - they will automatically go into pairing mode.

After discharge:

• 🔄 The headphones will have to be connected to the phone again.
• 🎵 Music management settings (pause, next track) will reset to standard.
• 📱 In some cases, you will need to reinstall the firmware through Mi Home.

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If the headphones don’t work after reset, try connecting them to your phone via the Mi Home app, which sometimes offers additional recovery options that are not available through standard Bluetooth.

5. Update firmware through Mi Home

The Mi True Wireless 2 Basic is updated periodically to fix plug-in and synchronization bugs to check the relevance of the software:

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open Mi Home, go to Profile → Settings → Add device and select Headphones.
4. If you have an update, you'll see a notification. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Important nuances:

• 🔋 During the update, do not remove the headphones from the case and do not interrupt the process.
• 📶 Connect your phone to Wi-Fi – Updating “over the air” can take up to 10 minutes.
• 🔄 After the update, reset settings (section 4) if the headphones are unstable.

⚠️ Warning: Do not update the firmware if the case charge level is below 50%. Interrupting the process due to discharge can lead to the "bricking" of the headphones, after which they will have to be carried into service.

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Updating your firmware through Mi Home is the only official way to fix software failures.Do not use third-party firmware, it may void the warranty.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many users make the same mistakes when setting up Mi True Wireless 2 Basic, which leads to synchronization problems.

• 🚫 Ignoring indicators - if the headphones flash red, it's a low charge or error signal.
• 🔄 Resets too often – each reset increases the risk of software failure.
• 📱 Connect to multiple devices at once – Mi True Wireless 2 Basic does not support multipoint (simultaneous connection to two gadgets.
• 🔋 Storage discharged – leaving the headphones discharged for a long time can damage the battery and cause synchronization problems.

Another common mistake is using a non-original charging cable, because cheap cables may not provide stable voltage, which causes the case to not fully charge, and the headphones to malfunction. Always use a cable from the kit or a certified USB-Type-C with support for fast charging.

If you bought a used headphone, be sure to reset before first use. the previous owner could change the control settings or connect the device to incompatible gadgets, which affects the stability of the work.

7. Alternative ways of connecting (for experienced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try alternative synchronizations, which take longer, but sometimes save you in difficult cases.

Method 1: Connecting through Developer Mode (Android)

On some smartphones, Xiaomi helps to turn on the developer mode and reset the Bluetooth cache:

1. Go to Settings → About phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times to activate the developer mode.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Bluetooth Reset option and confirm the action.
4. Reboot your phone and try to reconnect the headphones.

Method 2: Manual pairing via ADB (advanced)

If the headphones are defined by the phone but not connected, you can try forced pairing via ADB:

adb shell am start -a android.bluetooth.device.action.PAIRING_REQUEST -e android.bluetooth.device.extra.DEVICE "MAC- headphone address"

To find out MAC-Address, use the Bluetooth Scanner app from Google Play. This method requires skills to work with. ADB It is only suitable for Android.

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB You can only use this method if you are confident in your actions or under the guidance of a specialist.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions