How to sync Xiaomi AirDots Pro headphones 2: Complete guide from connectivity to troubleshooting

Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 (also known as Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Pro) remains one of the most popular headphones. TWS-But even with these devices, users often have questions about how to sync their headphones to their phones, why one earphone doesn't connect, or how to reset them to factory settings. This article will help you understand all the nuances – from basic connection to solving rare problems.

Unlike wired headphones, wireless headphones require pre-synchronization with a sound source (smartphone, tablet or PC). The process seems simple, but in practice users face errors due to firmware incompatibility, Bluetooth connection conflicts or hardware failures. We will consider all possible scenarios: connecting to Android and iOS, synchronizing with each other (if the headphones are “detached”), and give tips for optimizing work for minimal sound delays.

Special attention will be paid to the unique feature of AirDots Pro 2 - protocol support. LHDC, It's a high-quality sound system that requires a lot of customization on some devices. If you want to get the most out of your headphones, don't miss the codec fine-tuning section.

1. Preparation of headphones Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 for the first connection

Before syncing, you need to make sure that the headphones are fully charged and in good condition. AirDots Pro 2 comes with a charging case that serves as both a case and a power source.

• 🔋 Check the case charge level: the indicator on the front panel should burn white or green (red - discharged, yellow - charge less than 50%).
• 🎧 Get your headphones out of the case – they should automatically turn on (blitzes red/white LED).
• 📱 Make sure your smartphone is enabled with Bluetooth (in settings or via the Quick Access Panel).
• 🔄 If the headphones have already connected to another device, reset (instructions in section 5).

Important: If the headphones don't respond to the case extraction, it may indicate battery discharge or contact failure. Try putting the headphones back in the case for 10-15 minutes to recharge. If the problem persists, check the cleanliness of the contact areas in the case and on the headphones - sometimes oxidation or dirt blocks charging.

⚠️ Attention: Do not use alcohol or abrasive materials to clean contacts; dry cotton swabs or soft brush are sufficient; moisture can cause corrosion.

If you are connecting AirDots Pro 2 to an Android device, we recommend you to pre-update your headphone firmware through the Mi Home app (instructions in Section 3).

Step-by-step: how to connect AirDots Pro 2 to Android

Synchronization with Android devices (including smartphones Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, etc.) occurs through the standard Bluetooth 5.0 protocol.

1. Open Settings on your phone and go to the Bluetooth section (or swipe down for the Quick Access panel and hold the Bluetooth icon).
2. Remove both headphones from the case – they should automatically go into pairing mode (indicators will flash red and white alternately).
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Pro (or AirDots Pro 2) and tap by name.
4. Confirm the connection if you request access to contacts or media files (this is necessary for the correct operation of the voice assistant functions).

Once you've successfully connected, you'll have Connected status on your Bluetooth device list. To check your performance, you'll run any audio file or video. The audio should be automatically transmitted to your headphones.

The sound is played in both headphones |

Microphone is working (check through voice recording)|

Indicators on headphones burn white (mode of operation)|

Bluetooth settings display the charge level of the headphones

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

1. Put both headphones back in the case for 10 seconds, then pull out.
2. In Bluetooth settings, click on the gear icon next to AirDots Pro 2 and select Forget the device.
3. Repeat the connection process again.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5 and below) may not support duality LHDC. So in this case, the sound will only be transmitted through one earpiece, so the solution is to update the firmware of the phone or turn it off. LHDC in the headphone settings (section 4).

3. Synchronization with iPhone (iOS) and features of the work

While AirDots Pro 2 is optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem, it is also compatible with Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac).

• 🍎 No protocol is supported on iOS LHDC — The sound will be transmitted according to standard AAC or SBC.
• 🔊 The voice assistant functions (Google Assistant or Siri) are limited.
• 📊 The charge level of the headphones is not always displayed in the battery widget.

Instructions for connecting to the iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Get your headphones out of the case and wait for the Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Pro to appear in the list of Other Devices.
3. Slip the name and wait for the connection (can take up to 30 seconds).

For stable operation on iOS, we recommend:

• Turn off Auto Switch in Bluetooth settings (so that the headphones don’t automatically reconnect to other Apple devices).
• Use the Mi Home app to update your firmware (although full functionality on iOS is limited).

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If the headphones turn off when playing music on your iPhone, try turning off the Low Power Consumption feature in Bluetooth settings. This can solve the connection breakdown problem.

4. Set up sound profiles and codecs (LHDC, AAC, SBC)

AirDots Pro 2 supports three main audio codecs:

By default, headphones are trying to use LHDC, If your device does not support it, switch to it automatically. AAC or SBC. To manually select a codec for Android:

1. Install the Developer Options app (or activate Developer Mode in your phone settings).
2. Go to Settings. → System system → Developer mode → Bluetooth settings.
3. Find the Bluetooth Codec section and select your preferred option.

For owners of smartphones Xiaomi is available additional settings through the Mi Home app:

• 🔧 Open the app and find AirDots Pro 2 in the list of devices.
• 🎵 Go to the sound settings. → Audio quality and select High (LHDC) or balanced (AAC).

⚠️ Attention: Compulsory inclusion LHDC On non-oppatible devices, it can cause a loss of synchronization between the headphones or permanent connection breaks. If the sound disappears after changing the codec, return the settings to the factory settings.

5. Reset AirDots Pro 2 settings to factory

If the headphones are no longer synced, one of them is not connected, or there are constant interruptions of sound, a complete reset will help, this procedure removes all stored Bluetooth connections and returns the settings to the original settings.

Resetting instructions:

1. Put both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15-20 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Open the case cover - the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode.
4. Connect them to the phone again (as in the first use).

After the reset, you may need to reconfigure the codecs and update the firmware. If the problem persists, check:

• 🔋 Case and headphone charge level (minimum threshold for work - 10%).
• 📲 Compatibility of phone firmware (on older versions of Android, conflicts are possible).
• 🎛️ Physical damage (check if the contacts in the case are bent).

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Resetting is a universal solution for 80% of connectivity problems, and if the headphones don’t work after reset, it’s likely a hardware malfunction (such as a dead battery or a damaged Bluetooth module).

6. Solving common synchronization problems

Even after connecting correctly, users face common errors, and consider the most common and ways to fix them:

If the headphones are connected, but the sound is only in one of them, perform forced synchronization:

1. Put both earphones in the case.
2. Take out the right earpiece and wait until it starts flashing white.
3. Get your left earpiece out – they should sync automatically (the indicators will light up white at the same time).

For problems with audio delay (relevant to games or videos), try:

• 🎮 Enable Game Mode in Bluetooth settings (available on some firmware) MIUI).
• 🔊 Switch to codec. SBC (Less delay but worse quality).
• 📱 Close background applications consuming Bluetooth (fitness trackers, smart watches).

7.Firmware Update via Mi Home: Why it's Important

The manufacturer regularly releases updates for AirDots Pro 2 that fix connection errors, improve stability, and add new features (e.g. support). LC3 In future versions, to update the firmware:

1. Install the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS).
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Connect the headphones to the phone (they should appear in the main menu of the application).
4. If an update is available, a notification will appear – click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off Bluetooth!).

The latest known firmware version for AirDots Pro 2 is 2.7.1.0 (at the time of writing), and updates typically weigh 1-3MB and install in 2-5 minutes.

• 🚫 Don't remove the headphones from the case.
• 📵 Do not interrupt the Bluetooth connection.
• 🔋 Make sure the charge level of the case is above 30%.

8. Alternative ways of connecting: PC, Mac, Smart TV

AirDots Pro 2 can be synchronized not only with smartphones, but also with other devices that support Bluetooth 4.2+. Let’s look at the connection to different platforms:

Windows 10/11

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Select Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2 Pro from the list.

For stable work on the PC, we recommend disabling the Absolute volume in the sound settings (right click on the speaker icon). → Open sound parameters → Device properties).

MacOS

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Hold the button on the AirDots Pro 2 case until the indicator flashes.
3. Select the headphones in the list and click Connect.

Mac may not have support LHDC, So the sound will be transmitted through AAC.

Smart TV (Android TV, Tizen, webOS)

Connection to the TV is possible, but with reservations:

• 📺 Android. TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV) Headphones are connected as a standard Bluetooth device.
• 🎮 Samsung. TV or LG TV You may need to manually enter PIN-code (usually 0000 or 1234).
• 🔊 Sound delay on TV It can reach 300-500 ms, which is normal for Bluetooth.

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To watch movies on TV It is better to use a Bluetooth transmitter with support for aptX Low Latency, as standard codecs AirDots Pro 2 are not optimized for synchronization of video.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2