How to Enable and Connect Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2: Complete Instruction with Expert Tips

Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 are some of the most popular wireless headphones in the Mi True Wireless line, but their first connection is often questionable. Even experienced users sometimes face synchronization problems, especially if the headphones have been lying unused for a long time or were reset to factory settings. In this article, we will discuss not only the basic on-board process, but also hidden modes, solving typical errors (for example, when one earphone does not connect), and the nuances of working with different versions of the firmware.

It’s important to understand that AirDots Pro 2 supports two main connection protocols: Bluetooth 5.0 (for stable communication) and Low Latency Mode (for games and videos with minimal latency).We will show you how to activate each of them, and also reveal a unique way to reset headphones through the engineering menu, which is not written in the official instructions. If you have tried to connect headphones and nothing has worked, do not rush to carry them to the service: in 90% of cases, the problem is solved in 2-3 minutes.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first turn on

Before you turn on the Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2, make sure they are fully charged. The indicator on the case should be white (when connected to charging) or green (when fully charged). If the indicator flashes red, the headphones are discharged and need to be charged for at least 30 minutes.

Pay attention to the sequence of extraction of headphones from the case:

• 🔹 First, get the right earpiece (he is the main one, responsible for synchronization).
• 🔹 Through 2-3 Take out the left for a second.
• 🔹 If you get both at the same time, you can work Mono Mode (single connection).

If you've used headphones before, but they're not now connected, you have to reset them.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Open the lid - the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode.

2. Standard smartphone connection (Android/iOS)

The process of connecting to Android and iPhone is almost identical, but there are nuances. Let's look at both.

For Android (MIUI, Samsung, Pixel, etc.):

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate device search.
2. Get the headphones out of the case (right first!) - the Mi True Wireless Earphones Pro 2 will appear in the list.
3. Click on the name, it'll pair. If you need it, confirm the connection.

For iPhone (iOS 14 and later):

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and hold the button on the case for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white.
3. In the list will appear AirDots Pro 2 – tap to connect.

If the headphones don’t appear in the list of devices, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your smartphone (disable/enable).
• 📱 Remove all previously saved Xiaomi devices in Bluetooth settings.
• 🔋 Check the case charge (if it is discharged below 20%, the headphones may not turn on).

3. Low Latency Mode (Low Latency Mode)

One of the key advantages of AirDots Pro 2 is its support for Low Latency Mode, which reduces the latency of sound to 80 ms (versus 150-200 ms in standard mode), which is critical for gaming, video watching and streaming.

To include it:

1. Connect the headphones to the smartphone in normal mode.
2. Open the Mi Earphones app (download to Google Play or App Store).
3. Go to the section Sound Settings → Low Latency Mode and activate the slider.

Please note:

• ⚠️ In this mode, the range of action is reduced (up to 5 meters instead of 10).
• 🎵 The sound quality may deteriorate slightly (bitrate compressed).
• 🔋 Battery consumption increases by ~15%.

4. Problem Solving: One earphone is not connected

A common problem is when only the right earpiece is connected and the left earpiece is silent.

If nothing helps, do a hard reset:

1. Put both earphones in the case.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 20 seconds until the indicator flashes red 3 times.
3. After resetting, the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode.

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If the left earphone still does not connect, try to connect it separately: take out of the case only it and hold the sensor for 5 seconds until you hear the sound of pairing.

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

The process of connecting to a computer is similar to a smartphone, but there are nuances with drivers and codecs.

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Activate Bluetooth and press Add Device.
3. Select Bluetooth, then find AirDots Pro 2 in the list.
4. After connecting, check that the Sounds (control panel) has a Stereo profile (A2DP) selected, not a Headset (HSP).

For macOS:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click Connect next to AirDots Pro 2.
3. If the sound is interrupted, turn off the use as a microphone option in the device settings.

⚠️ Note: A PC with Bluetooth 4.0 (not 5.0) may experience a stuttering sound, in which case an external Bluetooth adapter will help (we recommend TP-Link). UB500).

6. Hidden functions and engineering menu

Few people know that AirDots Pro 2 has an engineering menu that allows you to test speakers, microphones and check the firmware version.

1. Connect the headphones to your smartphone.
2. Open the Mi Earphones app.
3. Go to About program and 5 times tap on the version of the application.
4. There will be an Engineer Mode menu with tests: 🔊 Speaker Test – Testing the speakers. 🎤 Mic Test - Microphone Test. 📡 RF Test - strength of the Bluetooth signal.

You can also use this menu:

• 🔄 Manually update the firmware (if the automatic update does not work).
• 📊 See. S/N Headphone number (required for guarantee).
• 🔋 Reset the charge cycle counter (useful when selling).

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The engineering menu allows you to diagnose hardware problems, and if one of the headphones in the Speaker Test is not making sound, then this is an excuse to contact the service.

7. How to check the originality of headphones

There are many AirDots Pro 2 fakes on the market that are indistinguishable from the original, but have the worst sound quality and battery.

The most reliable way is to check the serial number:

1. Connect the headphones to the Mi Earphones app.
2. Go to About. → Serial number.
3. Enter the number on the official Xiaomi website.

⚠️ Warning: Fakes often have firmware with vulnerabilities that allow headphones to connect to other people's devices without asking.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2