How to connect headphones Xiaomi Redmi Airdots to the phone: instruction + error solving

Introduction: Why you need the right setup Redmi Airdots

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots wireless headphones (and their modifications Redmi Airdots) 2/3/Pro) They are one of the most popular budgets. TWS-But even with these simple gadgets, users often have problems when they first connect, from the lack of response to the on button to the “invisibility” of headphones in the list of available Bluetooth devices.

In this article, we’ll look at not only the standard pairing procedure, but also the hidden nuances that the manufacturer keeps silent in the official instructions, such as why Redmi Airdots 3 Pro can not connect to the iPhone the first time, how to reset the settings if the headphones “forgot” the phone, and what to do if the sound is interrupted every 5 seconds, and you will find a table compatibility with different versions of Android and iOS – this will help to avoid typical errors.

We will pay special attention to common myths: no, holding a button on headphones “until red flashes” is not always correct, and “firmware update” through third-party applications often breaks the device than helps. All recommendations are tested on current Xiaomi models (2023-2026) and phones running Android 12-14 and iOS 15-17.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

There are several steps that must be taken before pairing Redmi Airdots with a phone, and neglecting them is the main reason why the headphones are not detected by the device or only plugged in for a few seconds.

First, check the headphones and the case, and even if the indicator on the case is green, it doesn't guarantee that the headphones are charged.

• 🔋 Put the headphones in the case and close the lid. the indicator should light up for 2-3 seconds (white or orange is a sign of charging).
• 📱 If the indicator does not respond, connect the case to the charge for 10-15 minutes, then try again.
• ⚡ Redmi Airdots 3 Pro headphones have separate charge indicators on each headphone – if one of them doesn’t burn, the problem may be in the contacts.

Second, remove the headphones from the case and wait for the automatic on (the voice signal "Power on" or a short beeping sound should be heard).

• 🔄 Press and hold the touch button on both headphones for 10 seconds (until double signal).
• 🔌 Try to clean the contacts on headphones and in the case with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol - oxidation often blocks charging.

Make sure the case is charged (the indicator burns when connected to the USB)

Check the charge of the headphones (the indicator on the case flashes when the cover is closed)

Remove headphones from the case and wait for the sound signal to turn on

Remove old Redmi Airdots connections in Bluetooth phone settings (if any)

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Also, Redmi Airdots (especially the 2019-2020 models) may conflict with other Bluetooth devices within range. If you have a wireless mouse, keyboard or speaker nearby, temporarily disable them, which will increase the chances of successful pairing.

Standard procedure for pairing with Android

The instructions below are suitable for all Redmi Airdots models (including Airdots 2/3/Pro) and Android 8.0 and later. If you have an older version of the OS, refer to the compatibility table at the end of the article.

Step 1. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones:

1. Remove both earphones from the case.
2. Press and hold the touch buttons on both headphones simultaneously for 5 seconds until the lights start flashing alternately red and white (on Airdots 3 Pro, white only).
3. The voice assistant must say “Pairing” (in Chinese firmware, “Pairing”).

Step 2. Connect your headphones to your phone:

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and wait for the Redmi device to arrive Airdots_R Mi True Wireless (name depends on the model).
3. Click on the headphone name in the list. If you request a code confirmation, type 0000.

Once successfully connected, the headphones will stop flashing and light up with a permanent white (or go out on Airdots 3).In some cases, you may need to restart the phone if the headphones are connected, but the sound only goes into one earpiece.

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If the headphones don’t appear in the Bluetooth list, try disabling the Fast Pair feature in Google’s Android settings. It sometimes blocks detection of Xiaomi devices.

Features of connecting to the iPhone (iOS)

Redmi Airdots's interface to the iPhone has several key differences from Android, and the main problem is that the connection is unstable due to differences in Bluetooth protocols.

Step 1. Reset your headphone settings (if they’ve already connected to another device):

• 🔄 Put the headphones in the case, open the lid.
• 📱 Press and hold the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white (on Airdots 3 Pro – only white with accelerated blinking).
• 🔕 Remove the headphones – they should automatically go into pairing mode.

Step 2. Connect to the iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Wait for Redmi to come along. Airdots_R in the list of “Other devices».
3. Click on the name and confirm the connection. If the notification "Unsupported audio device" appears, ignore it - the sound will work.

On an iPhone with iOS 16+, there may be a problem when the headphones are connected, but the sound goes to only one headphone.

⚠️ Attention: Open Settings → Universal access → Audiovisual → Balance stereo sound and make sure the slider is in the middle.If that doesn't help, reconnect the headphones manually via Bluetooth Settings → Redmi Airdots → Forget this device, then repeat pairing.

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Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users are faced with typical errors, and below is a list of symptoms and proven solutions, sorted by the frequency of calls in support of Xiaomi.

Problem 1: Headphones are not defined by the phone

Causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Headphones/case discharged → Charge 15-20 minutes, then repeat the pairing.
• 📱 Conflict with other Bluetooth devices → Turn off all other gadgets (columns, watches) and try again.
• 🔄 Failure of headphone firmware → Reset the settings (see instructions above) and reconnect.
• 🛠️ The phone's Bluetooth module is damaged → Check the other devices. If the problem persists, repairs are required.

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or delayed

This is typical of Redmi Airdots when used with iPhones or older Android devices.

• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal → Bring the phone closer to the headphones (maximum 1 meter).
• 🎵 Codecs of sound → On Android, open Settings → Developer → Bluetooth Audio Codec and select the SBC (instead AAC or).
• 🔄 Canal overload → Close the background apps (especially instant messengers and games).

Problem 3: Only one earphone works

Most often, this involves unsynchronized firmware on the left and right earbuds to fix:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Remove them and wait for automatic connection to each other (should sound a signal).
3. If it doesn’t work, reset the settings (hold the buttons on both headphones for 15 seconds).

How to reset Redmi Airdots to factory settings

Reset is required in three cases:

1. The headphones have forgotten the phone and are not connected.
2. The sound goes only to one headphone after the firmware update.
3. The lights are non-standard (for example, constantly red).

Instructions for all models:

1. Put both headphones in the case and open the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 15-20 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white (on Airdots 3 Pro, fast-blinking white).
3. Release the button, close the case cover for 5 seconds, then remove the headphones.

After reset, the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode. If the indicator does not blink, repeat the procedure or check the charge of the case.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Airdots S models (released for India) reset differently - you need to hold the buttons on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds.

Redmi Airdots Compatible with Different Versions of Android and iOS

Not all Redmi Airdots models work equally well with different versions of operating systems, and below is a compatibility table based on tests with real devices (data is relevant for 2026).

If your model is not listed in the table, focus on the year of release:

• 📅 2019–2020 (Airdots) 1/2) — compatible with Android 8+ iOS 13+, But may require resetting when connected to new devices.
• 📅 2021–2023 (Airdots) 3/3 Pro – optimized for Android 11+ iOS 15+, But on older OSes, they work with limitations.

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For maximum stability, use Redmi Airdots 3 Pro with Android 12+ or iOS 16+ devices. Headphones 2019-2020 release may require manual reset when connecting to new smartphones.

Additional settings to improve sound

Even after a successful connection, Redmi Airdots can be improved by using hidden phone settings.

On Android:

• 🎧 Bluetooth Codec: Go to Settings → System system → Developer → Bluetooth Audio Codec and select the AAC (for balance of quality and stability or aptX (if supported).
• 🔊 Equalizer: Use apps like Wavelet or built-in equalizer (like Mi Music). Redmi Airdots recommends settings with enhanced average frequencies (1-4 kHz).
• 📱 Game Sound Mode: Enable in Settings → Sound. → Sound effects to reduce delay.

On iOS:

• 🎵 Turn off "Sound Improvement": Settings → Music. → equalizer → Off.
• 🔕 Set up your stereo balance: Settings → Universal access → Audiovisual → Balance (should be in the middle).
• 📶 Turn off Low Data Quality in your mobile network settings if you are using streaming music.

Redmi Airdots 3 Pro models have a proprietary Low Delay Mode (activated by double tapping the touchpad on any headphone), which reduces lag when watching video, but can slightly degrade the sound quality.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)