How to connect headphones Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds with each other: instructions for synchronization

Xiaomi True Wireless Earbuds (TWS) are a popular solution for listening to music, but sometimes users face a problem: one headphone does not connect to the other, the sound is only in one ear or the headset is not determined by the smartphone, most often due to the loss of synchronization between the headphones, which can be restored independently.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for pairing Xiaomi headphones with each other for different models (including Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, Buds 3/4 Pro and others), as well as ways to diagnose malfunctions. We will analyze both standard methods (through a button on the case case) and alternative methods - using the Mi Home application or resetting.

If you are facing a problem of desynchronization for the first time TWS-So, take it easy to bring it to the service center, and 90 percent of the time, it's 5 to 10 minutes at home, and the key is to identify the cause and follow the algorithm.

Why are Xiaomi headphones out of sync?

Before we start pairing, it's important to understand why the headphones stopped working together.

• 🔋 Battery discharge of one of the headphones or case (if the charge is below 10%, synchronization may be lost).
• 📱 Incorrect extraction from the case (for example, if the right earphone was first removed, and the left one after 30 seconds).
• 🔄 Software failure after firmware update or abrupt Bluetooth shutdown.
• 🎧 Mechanical damage to contacts in the case or the headphones themselves (infection of moisture, falls).
• 🔗 Connect to another device (if the headphones were previously paired with another smartphone or PC).

The most common situation is that one of the headphones (usually the left one) doesn't turn on or flashes white/red, and the other one works fine, signaling a loss of communication between the two, and in such cases, forced synchronization is required.

⚠️ Attention: If both earphones do not respond to button presses and do not charge in the case, the problem may be in the charger itself.

Standard method of pairing (for most models)

This method is suitable for most people. TWS-Xiaomi headphones, including:

• 🎵 Redmi AirDots (1/2/3 generation)
• 🎵 Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2
• 🎵 Mi Air 2/2S/2 Pro
• 🎵 Xiaomi Buds 3/4 Lite/Pro

Algorithm of action:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
2. Open the case cover and remove both headphones.
3. Press the touch buttons on both headphones simultaneously for 15-20 seconds (before double or flash the indicators in red/white).
4. Wait for synchronization: the indicators should flash alternately (white-red) or light up white.
5. Connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth (the headphones should show up as a single device, such as the Mi True Wireless EB Basic 2).

If after these actions, the headphones did not mate, proceed to the next method.

Pairing through a button on the charging case

Some Xiaomi models (like the Redmi AirDots 2 or Mi Air 2 Pro) have a physical reset button on the back of the case, which is used to force headphone synchronization.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to charging (optional, but recommended).
3. Press and hold the button on the case for 10-15 seconds until the indicator flashes red/white.
4. Open the lid – the headphones should automatically sync (the indicators will light up white).
5. Connect the headset to the phone via Bluetooth.

If there is no button on the case, try an alternative method:

1. Remove both earphones from the case.


2. Press the touch panels on both headphones for 20 seconds.




3. wait for the double beep (squeak).




4. Put the headphones back in the case for 5 seconds, then pull out.

Resetting Xiaomi headphones to factory

If standard methods don't work, try a full reset, which will remove all the connections you saved and return the headphones to factory condition.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to the charging (important for some models).
3. Press and hold the button on the case (or touchpads on headphones) for 25-30 seconds until the indicator flashes red quickly (3 times in a row).
4. Release the button - reset is done (earphones will reboot).
5. Get the headphones out of the case – they should automatically sync.

After reset, Xiaomi headphones will appear in the list of Bluetooth devices as a new device (for example, the new device, LE_Mi_TWS_EARBUDS_R). Reconnect them.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro and later resets, the Mi Home app may require you to use it.

Mi Home app (for new models)

Headphones Xiaomi Buds 3/4 Pro, Mi Air 2S and other modern models support control through the proprietary application Mi Home (or Xiaomi Earbuds in some regions), which allows you not only to synchronize the headphones, but also to update the firmware.

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and open the app.
4. Click Add Device (+) → Headphones → Your model.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to click on the touch panels of the headphones).
6. After connecting, go to the headphone settings and select Reset or Sync the headphones.

The annex may also include:

• 🔄 Update the headphone firmware (if a new version is available).
• 🎛️ Set up touch control (double touch, hold).
• 🔊 Check the charge level of each headphone separately.

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If the Mi Home app doesn’t find the headphones, try first to reset them through the button on the case, and then repeat the search.

Table: Indicator signals and their value

Colors and flashing modes on the headphones and case help diagnose the problem. Below is a transcript for most Xiaomi TWS models:

If the indicators behave differently (e.g., they are green or blue), refer to the instructions for your model – some series (Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro) have unique signals.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users make the same mistakes when trying to hide Xiaomi headphones.

• 🚫 Remove headphones from the case one at a time (should be no more than 5 seconds).
• 🚫 Press the buttons on the headphones too short (you need to hold at least 15 seconds).
• 🚫 Using unoriginal charging cables – this can lead to incomplete charging and failures.
• 🚫 Connect headphones to multiple devices at the same time (for example, to a phone and laptop).
• 🚫 Ignore firmware updates – new versions often fix synchronization bugs.

Also note compatibility: some Xiaomi TWS models may not work properly with iOS devices (e.g. Redmi AirDots sometimes lose communication with the iPhone after an iOS update).

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If the headphones don't sync after 3-4 attempts, the problem may be a hardware malfunction. Don't try to disassemble them yourself - it will deprive you of warranty.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions