How to Manage Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2S: Complete Guide with Secrets

Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2S is one of the most popular wireless headphones in the Mi True Wireless line, combining high-quality sound, convenience and advanced control functions. But even experienced users are often unaware of the full capabilities of these headphones, from hidden gestures to fine-tuning the sound through the application. In this article, we will analyze all the management methods, from basic connection to professional chips that go beyond the standard instructions.

The AirDots Pro 2S features hybrid ANC (active noise reduction), adaptive transparency and touch gesture customization, but without the right setup, these features may not work effectively or even be available at all. We’ll show you how to avoid common mistakes (such as why the headphones don’t switch tracks or why the microphone doesn’t transmit voice), and reveal the hidden “Game Sound” mode that the official manual doesn’t mention.

This article will be useful for beginners and those who already use AirDots Pro 2S, but want to make the most of them. All instructions are relevant for V12.7.4.0 firmware and later (check the version in the Mi Home app).

1. Basic connection and first launch

Before you first use the Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2S, you need to initialize them correctly. Many users make the mistake of trying to connect the headphones through the phone's Bluetooth settings before being removed from the case - this leads to synchronization failures. Follow the exact algorithm:

1. Remove both headphones from the charging case – they should automatically turn on (indicators will start flashing white).

2. Press the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously for 3 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white (pair mode).

3. In your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings, find the Mi True Wireless Earphones Pro 2S device and confirm the connection.

If the headphones are not determined, check:

• 🔋 Case charge (the indicator on the front panel should burn green when pressing the button).
• 📱 Compatibility of the device: AirDots Pro 2S Android 6.0 is required+ iOS 10+.
• 🔄 Try to reset your headphones (instructions in section 6).

Once successfully connected, the headphones automatically sync to the case, and now, every time they are removed, they will instantly connect to the last device (if Bluetooth is on).

2. Touch control: gestures and their setting

The AirDots Pro 2S features capacitive sensors that respond to touch rather than touch (as in cheaper models), which avoids ear discomfort but requires addiction.

To change the purpose of the gestures:

1. Open the Mi Home app (download to Google Play or App Store).
2. Go to Profile. → My devices. → AirDots Pro 2S.
3. Select the Control Settings → Touch gestures.
4. Assign new actions for each gesture (up to 5 options per touch are available).

An important nuance: if you use AirDots Pro 2S from an iPhone, some of the features (such as calling Siri instead of Google Assistant) are configured via Bluetooth Settings → i (information) → Button Assignment.

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3.Noise reduction control (ANC) and transparency regime

AirDots Pro 2S supports a hybrid ANC with two microphones on each earphone, which allows noise suppression up to 35 dB. However, by default, the adaptive mode is activated, which automatically adjusts the noise reduction level.

• 🎧 Single touch of the left earpiece – cyclic switching between: ANC Off (no noise reduction), ANC Incl. (maximum noise suppression), Transparency (enhances external sounds).
• 🔊 Holding the left earphone 2 seconds - forced mode transparency (useful for conversations without removing the headphones).

For fine-tuning the ANC:

1. In Mi Home, go to Sound Settings → Noise Reduction.
2. Choose from 3 preset profiles: Balance (recommended for office), Transport (represses low-frequency noise), Street (reduces wind noise).

Adaptive ANC

Hidden function: if you hold the left earphone for 5 seconds in ANC mode, activate "Ultra-ANC" - enhanced noise cancellation for aircraft and subway (works only at a charge level above 50%).

4. Voice assistant and call management

AirDots Pro 2S supports calling voice assistants (Google Assistant, Siri or XiaoAI) by triple tapping any headphone, but by default activated XiaoAI (Chinese Assistant), which may not work outside of China, to change assistant:

• 🤖 For Android: Open Mi Home → Control settings → Voice Assistant. Select Google Assistant or Disable.

iPhone

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth → i (near AirDots Pro 2S) → Voice Assistant.
2. Select Siri or Off.

⚠️ Warning: If during the call headphones begin to "squeak" or distort the voice, turn off ANC — It can interfere with the microphone. To do this, quickly touch the left earpiece twice.

5. Hidden functions: game mode and EQ-setting

Xiaomi’s official documentation doesn’t mention two key AirDots Pro 2S features that significantly improve the experience:

1. game mode (Low Latency)

Reduces the latency to 88 ms (versus the standard 120-150 ms), which is critical for gaming and video watching.

1. Connect the headphones to the device.
2. In Mi Home, go to Sound Settings → Sound Mode.
3. Select Game Mode (in some firmwares called Low Latency).

⚠️ Attention: in game mode is turned off ANC And it's slightly worse than the sound, and you can only use it when you need it.

Equalizer Customization (EQ)

Unlike the basic models, the Pro 2S allows you to configure the 5-band equalizer:

1. In Mi Home, select Sound Settings → Equalizer.
2. Choose one of the 6 preset profiles (Basic Boost, Bright, Voice, etc.) or create your own.
3. For manual adjustment, move the sliders in the ranges: 60 Hz (bottom), 230 Hz (medium low), 910 Hz (medium), 4 kHz (medium high), 14 kHz (upper).

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For better sound in the subway or plane, use the Basic Boost profile with the ANC enabled, which compensates for external noise and improves the perception of low frequencies.

6. Resetting and problem solving

If AirDots Pro 2S started to work incorrectly (do not connect, do not respond to gestures, one earphone is silent), perform a hard reset:

• 🔄 Case reset: Put both headphones in the case and close the lid. Press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red. Open the lid, the headphones will reset and go into pairing mode.

Reset via Mi Home

1. Open the app, select headphones.
2. Go to Settings → Reset device.

To connect to Windows: Start → Settings → Devices → Add Bluetooth → AirDots Pro 2S.