Xiaomi AirDots 2 full instruction with pictures and tips

Xiaomi AirDots 2 wireless headphones (also known as Redmi AirDots 2) remain among the most popular budget headphones. TWS-They're even years after they've been released, and their simplicity, reliability and compatibility with most devices make them a great choice for everyday use. However, many users have difficulties at the stage of initial connection – headphones are not determined by the phone, only one of them is connected or the sound is interrupted after a few seconds.

In this article, we will explore all possible ways to pair AirDots 2 with Android, iPhone, and even a PC/laptop, and look at common bugs and their solutions, with a special focus on hidden features (such as low latency mode for games) and compatibility with MIUI.

If you’ve just unpacked your headphones or have trouble resetting your settings, here you’ll find step-by-step diagrams with illustrations and videos (where appropriate). And for experienced users, we have prepared a section with alternative methods of connection, including the use of third-party applications and other technologies. ADB-team.

1. Preparation of headphones for pairing

Before you connect Xiaomi AirDots 2 to your phone, you need to make sure that the headphones themselves are ready to pair, a stage that is often missed, which causes problems finding a device in the Bluetooth list.

What needs to be done:

1. Get both earphones out of the charger case.
2. Make sure the case is on a white light (meaning the headphones are charged) and if the indicator is red, plug the case into the charge for 10-15 minutes.
3. Press and hold the button on the case (side or bottom) for 5-7 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white. This is a signal that the headphones have entered pairing mode.

Important: if the indicator flashes only white, the headphones are already paired with another device, in which case they need to be reset (instructions in the next section).

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If the headphones don't respond to the button, check if it's stuck, tap the case carefully, or use a toothpick to clean the contacts.

Also, pay attention to the status of the contacts inside the case and on the headphones themselves, if they are oxidized or contaminated, the pairing may be interrupted. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean.

2. reset AirDots 2 settings before connecting

If the headphones were previously connected to another device (for example, an old phone), they must be forced to untie.

Resetting instructions:

1. Put both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the case for 15-20 seconds until the indicator flashes red (first it changes to white, then red).
3. Release the button and the headphones will drop.

After reset, the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode (the indicator will flash red and white).

Signs of successful discharge:

• 🔴 The indicator flashes red 3 times in a row.
• 📱 Headphones disappear from the list of conjugated devices on the phone.
• 🎧 When extracted from the case, both headphones emit an audible signal (if previously one of them was silent).

3. Step-by-step connection to Android

The pairing with Android smartphones (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, etc.) occurs through the standard Bluetooth menu. Consider the process using the example of MIUI 14 (relevant to Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, etc.), but the steps will be similar for other firmware.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the adapter.
2. Get your headphones out of the case – they should automatically appear in the list of available devices as Mi True Wireless. EB2 Basic_R (The right earphone and Mi True Wireless EB2 Basic_L (left-handed).
3. Click on Mi True Wireless EB2 Basic_R — The system will offer to connect both headphones.
4. Confirm the pairing. Once you've successfully connected, the status will read "Connected for media audio."

If the headphones are not listed:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (turn off/on the adapter).
• 📱 Make sure there are no active phones on the phone. VPN or plane mode.
• 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones (the indicator on the case should burn white).

Features for Xiaomi/Redmi: On devices with MIUI, after connecting, a notification will appear with a suggestion to install the Mi Earphones branded application. Its installation is not mandatory, but additional settings are available with it (for example, selecting a sound mode or updating the headphone firmware).

4. Connection to iPhone (iOS)

While Xiaomi AirDots 2 isn’t certified for iPhone, it works well with Apple devices (tested on iOS 16–17), the only limitation being that it doesn’t support AAC codecs (it will be used by SBC, which slightly degrades the sound quality).

How to connect:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and wait until the Mi True Wireless device appears in the list. EB2 Basic_R.
3. Click on it and wait for the connection (can take up to 10 seconds).
4. After connecting the right earphone, the left will connect automatically.

Typical problems on iOS:

• 🎵 The sound is interrupted when playing music – try turning off audio visualization in Settings → Music.
• 📞 During calls, the sound goes through only one headphone - this is a feature of iOS, solved by reconnecting.
• 🔊 Low Volume - in Settings → Music. → Choose the equalizer Late Night (increase bass).

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On the iPhone, AirDots 2 will appear as two separate devices in the Bluetooth list, but should work synchronously. If one earphone is disabled, restart Bluetooth on the phone.

To improve communication stability on iOS, you can manually specify the priority codec:

1. Put the headphones on.
2. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth and click on the i icon next to Mi True Wireless EB2 Basic_R.
3. In the Audio codec section, select SBC (if available).

5. Connect to a PC or laptop (Windows/macOS/Linux)

AirDots 2 can be used with computers, but there are nuances here: On Windows 10/11, headphones connect as a standard Bluetooth audio device, and on macOS, additional tuning may be required due to the characteristics of the drivers.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC (via Start → Settings → Devices → Bluetooth).
2. Remove the headphones from the case and put them in pairing mode (the indicator flashes red and white).
3. In the list of devices, select Mi True Wireless EB2 Basic_R and press Connect.
4. After connecting the right earphone, the left will connect automatically (it can take up to 30 seconds).

Windows problems and their solutions:

For macOS (Monterey/Ventura):

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Put the headphones in pairing mode.
3. In the list, select Mi True Wireless. EB2 Basic_R and press Connect.
4. If the sound is only coming through one earpiece, open the audio.-MIDI-Setup (via Spotlight) and create a Multichannel Device.

6. Additional settings and hidden functions

Once you've successfully connected, you can customize AirDots 2 to your needs.

Low Delay Mode (for games):

By default, the headphones are ~150–200 ms latency, which is noticeable in shooters or rhythm games.

• 🎮 Install the Mi Earphones app (available for Android).
• 🔧 In the headphone settings, activate Low Delay Mode (Latency Mode).
• ⚠️ In this mode, the sound quality deteriorates slightly, but the delay is reduced to ~100 ms.

Firmware update:

Xiaomi periodically releases updates for AirDots 2, improving stability and sound.

1. Install Mi Earphones.
2. Put the headphones on the phone.
3. Open the application and check for updates in the Firmwer section.
4. If the update is available, follow the instructions on the screen (don’t turn off the headphones during the process!).

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Setting up sensor control:

Each earpiece has a touch panel that can be configured:

• 🎵 Double tap: default playback/pause, can be reassigned to call voice assistant or move to the next track.
• 📞 Triple touch: Turning off the microphone during the call.
• 🔇 Retention: on/off noise reduction (if supported by firmware).

Important: Sensor settings are only available through Mi Earphones. Without the app, the headphones will use factory gestures.

7.Typical errors and their solutions

Even when you connect properly, you're going to have problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

1. The headphones are plugged in, but the sound is only going through one:

⚠️ Attention: This problem often arises because the left earpiece ( L) was not synchronized with the right:

• Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
• Take them out and wait for automatic connection (the indicator on the case should burn white).
• If it doesn’t work, reset your headphones (section 2) and reconnect.

2 Headphones are permanently switched off:

Causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Battery discharged - charge the case to 100%.
• 📶 Interference from other devices – disable unnecessary Bluetooth devices nearby.
• 🔄 Outdated firmware - update it through Mi Earphones.
• 📱 Conflict with Android energy saving settings – add Bluetooth to the exclusion list (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

The microphone is not working during calls:

⚠️ Attention: On Android 12+ This may trigger a microphone access restriction for Bluetooth devices:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Permissions → Microphone.
2. Find the Phone app and allow access to the microphone.
3. Reconnect the headphones.

4 Headphones are not defined by the telephone:

Algorithm of action:

1. Reset the headphones (Section 2).
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Try connecting from another device (like a tablet) if it doesn't work, there's a problem with the headphones (possibly a faulty Bluetooth module in the case).

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)