How to Manage Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds: From Connection to Hidden Features

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds has become one of the most popular smartphone accessories due to its combination of sound, compactness and affordable price. However, many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time or are not aware of all the controls. In this article, we will discuss not only the basic features, but also hidden settings that will help you use the headphones 100%.

From gesture control to fine-tuning the sound through a proprietary app, here you will find all the answers. And if your Mi True Wireless has started to glitch or refuse to connect, at the end of this article there is a section on solutions to typical problems.

1.The first connection to a smartphone

Before first using the headphone Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds need to connect correctly to the device. the process takes no more than a minute, but there are nuances that will speed up synchronization.

First, make sure the headphones are charged (the indicator on the case should be white or green).

• 📱 Open the case cover and remove both headphones – they will automatically turn on.
• 🔍 On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth and find Mi True Wireless Earbuds.
• 🔗 Click "Connect" and confirm the pairing (if required).

Once successfully connected, the headphones will automatically sync with the device when removed from the case. If the smartphone does not see the headphones, try restarting Bluetooth or resetting the headphones (for this, see the section on reset).

2.Gestural control

All Mi True Wireless Earbuds models support touch control, but the gesture set may vary depending on the version. 2S Support for double-touching to call voice assistant.

The main gestures (for most models):

• 🎵 One touch - playback/pause.
• 🔀 Double touch – move to the next track (right earpiece) or the previous one (left-handed).
• 📞 Triple touch – Calling the voice assistant (Google) Assistant/Siri).
• 🔇 Retention 1-2 seconds – switching off/turning on noise reduction (if supported).

If the gestures don't work, check:

1. Clean touch panel (sweat or dirt can block touch).
2. The density of the headphone in the ear - with a weak fit, the sensors may not work.
3. Firmware version (update often fixes bugs with management).

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In order not to accidentally press the sensor while wearing, you can turn off gestures for one of the headphones through the Mi Earphones app (section "Control settings").

3.Configure via the Mi Earphones app

The Mi Earphones app (available for Android and iOS) unlocks the full range of headphones, and it can:

• 🔊 Set up an equalizer (preset profiles or customized profiles).
• 🎛️ Reassign control gestures (for example, make a double touch for noise reduction).
• 🔋 View the charge level of the case and each headphone separately.
• 🔄 Update the firmware (critical for stable operation).

To connect headphones to the application:

1. Install Mi Earphones from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Open the app and allow access to Bluetooth.
3. Headphones should automatically be determined – if not, click “Add device”.

In the section Sound settings, you can select one of the preset profiles:

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Updating your firmware through Mi Earphones can solve connectivity, sound, or control problems. 2-3 month.

Noise reduction and transparency modes

Mi True Wireless Earbuds Models 2S, Air 2 Pro and newer support active noise cancellation (ANC) And the transparency mode, these functions are managed through:

• 🎧 Gestures (touch panel retention).
• 📱 Mi Earphones app (Noise reduction section").

Difference between regimes:

• 🔇 ANC (Active Noise Cancelling – Reduces external noise (useful in transport or office environments).
• 👂 Transparency – allows for the surrounding sounds (necessary for safety on the street).
• 🔈 Turned off – natural sound without processing.

For maximum effect, ANC:

⚠️ Attention: Noise reduction mode greatly reduces the work time of headphones (up to the 30-40%). Use it only when necessary.

• Tightly insert headphones into your ears (check the size of the earbuds).
• Turn it on. ANC Only in noisy places (metro, plane).
• Update the firmware – in new versions, the noise suppression algorithm improves.

5. Connection problems and their solution

If Mi True Wireless Earbuds don’t connect, check the obvious first:

Headphones charged (indicator on the case is burning)|Bluetooth on your smartphone is enabled|Headphones removed from the case|Distance to the smartphone is not more than 10 meters-->

Typical problems and solutions:

If nothing helps, reset your settings:

1. Put the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds (the indicator flashes red).
3. Open the lid and reconnect the headphones.

6. Update of firmware

The firmware of the headphones is responsible for the stability of the connection, sound quality and gestures. Xiaomi regularly releases updates for Mi True Wireless Earbuds, but they are not installed automatically - you need to check manually through the Mi Earphones app.

How to update firmware:

1. Open the Mi Earphones app and connect the headphones.
2. Go to the Settings section → Update the firmware.
3. If a new version is available, click "Update" and wait until it's finished (don't remove the headphones from the case!).

During the update:

• 🔋 Make sure the charge of the case is more than 50%.
• 📶 Connect your smartphone to stable Wi-Fi (update weighs) 10-15 MB).
• ⏳ Don’t interrupt the process – it can lead to a headphone blink.

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After updating the firmware, reset the headphone settings (section 5) and reconnect them. This will help avoid conflicts with old data.

7. Optimization of working hours

The official specifications are promised to 5-6 hours of operation on one charge (without charge) ANC), But in practice, it can be reduced or increased:

Factors that reduce working hours:

• 🔊 Loudness higher 70% (optimally — 50-60%).
• 🔇 On-line mode ANC transparency.
• 📱 Unstable Bluetooth connection (constant reconnection).
• 🌡️ Low temperature (in the cold, the battery goes down faster).

How to extend autonomy:

• 🔋 Keep your headphones in your case when not in use (they charge automatically).
• 📴 Turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone if the headphones aren’t in use.
• 🔄 Update the firmware – in new versions, energy consumption is optimized.
• 🛁 Wipe the contacts on headphones and in the case (oxidation worsens the charge).

If the headphones are discharged too quickly (less than that). 2-3 hours, check:

⚠️ Warning: A quick discharge may indicate battery wear (especially after a battery is worn) 1-2 In this case, only replacing the battery in the service center will help.

8 Hidden functions and life hacks

Even experienced users are unaware of some of the features of Mi True Wireless Earbuds. Here are some useful features:

1. Quick connection to new device

If the headphones were already paired with another smartphone, to connect to the new:

1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the case for 3 seconds (the indicator blinks white).
3. Find Mi True Wireless Earbuds in the list of Bluetooth devices.

2. monoregime (use of one headphone)

You can use only the right or left earphone to save charge:

• Take out only one headphone from the case - it will automatically connect.
• The second headphone will remain in the case and will not consume charge.

3. Voice notifications

In the Mi Earphones app, you can enable voice prompts (Settings section) → Voice notifications. The headphones will be voiced:

• Charge level.
• Connection status.
• Incoming call number.

4. Game mode (low delay)

To reduce the latency of sound in games:

• Turn on the developer mode on your smartphone.
• Activate the option to turn off the absolute volume of Bluetooth.
• In the audio settings, select High Performance (if any).

FAQ: Frequent questions