How to Turn on and Connect Xiaomi AirDots Headphones 2: Complete Problem Solutions Guide

What do users face when connecting AirDots 2 for the first time?

Xiaomi AirDots 2 (also known as Mi True Wireless Earbuds 2) remains one of the most popular headphones in the world. TWS-But even with a device like this, the first connection is often questionable, and the typical problem is that the headphones are not defined by the phone, only one headphone is connected, the sound is interrupted or not at all. The reasons lie in the features of the Bluetooth 5.0 protocol, firmware incompatibility or banal errors during synchronization.

In this article, we’ll look at all the official and alternative ways to connect, from standard sync via Bluetooth menus to manually resetting headphones. Separately, we’ll focus on the nuances for iPhone (which often require additional codec customization) and older versions of Android (up to 8.0).

Warning: AirDots 2 doesn't support multi-connection, and their firmware doesn't update through the Mi Home app. It's not a bug, it's a feature of the model. But you can get around the limitations, and we'll talk about that too.

Preparation of headphones for the first turn on

Before you connect AirDots 2, make sure they are fully charged. The indicator on the case charger should be white (charged) or red (discharged). If the indicator flashes red, connect the case to the power source for 30 to 40 minutes. Important: use the original USB-Type-C cable or certified analogue with a current of at least 1A.

To activate the headphones, follow the following steps:

• 🔋 Take both earbuds out of the case. They should automatically turn on (earbuds flash white).
• 📱 Make sure your phone is Bluetooth enabled (in the top curtain or in Settings). → Connections).
• 🔄 If the headphones previously connected to another device, reset their settings (instructions in the next section).
• 🚫 Disable other Bluetooth devices (columns, fitness bracelets) to avoid conflicts.

AirDots 2: The headphones don't have a physical on/off button, they activate automatically when removed from the case and turn off when placed back. If the indicators don't flash, the problem is a discharged battery or contact malfunction (see Diagnostics of malfunctions section).

Get both headphones out of the case | Turn on Bluetooth on your phone |Remove old connections (if any) | Charge the case to 100% | Disable other Bluetooth devices-->

Standard connection to Android and iOS

The process of synchronizing AirDots 2 with the phone takes no more than 30 seconds, if you follow the algorithm:

1. Headphone activation: pull both earphones out of the case. Indicators should flash white (search mode).
2. Device Search: On Android: Go to Settings → Bluetooth, click on Device Search. On iOS: Open Settings → Bluetooth, wait for Mi True Wireless EBs to arrive Basic_R (right earphone) and L (left-handed headphone).

Connection

Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R

Confirmation

Android

Once successfully connected, the headphones will stop flashing and light up blue (on iOS) or white (on Android). If the left earphone is not connected, return both to the case, pull out again and search again.

Resetting headphones to factory

If AirDots 2 has previously connected to another device or is not running smoothly, reset it, which will delete all the saved connections and return the factory settings.

Instructions for discharge:

1. Place both headphones in the charging case.
2. Open the case cover (the headphones should stay inside!).
3. Press and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 15 seconds.
4. The indicators on the headphones will start flashing red, then white - this is a signal of a successful reset.
5. Close the case cover, remove the headphones and connect again (see Section 3).

⚠️ Note: After reset, headphones can be temporarily identified in the Bluetooth list as LE-Basic_R It's okay to choose them bravely instead of Mi True Wireless.

If the reset did not work the first time:

• 🔌 Check the charge of the case (the indicator should burn white).
• 🔄 Repeat the procedure by holding the panels for 20 seconds.
• 📱 Restart your phone before reconnecting.

Connection to PC (Windows 10/11) and MacOS

While AirDots 2 is marketed as a smartphone headphone, it can be used with computers, but there are nuances: Windows may require manually installing drivers to keep the microphone running properly, and MacOS sometimes has problems with the AAC codec (sound is delayed).

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Turn on AirDots 2 (get out of the case).
2. On PC: Start → Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
3. Click "Add device» → «Bluetooth».
4. Choose Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R.
5. After connecting, check the sound: if the microphone is not working, update the driver in Device Manager (section "Audio inputs and audio outputs").

Instructions for macOS:

• Open System settings → Bluetooth.
• Click on "Connect" next to Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R.
• If the sound is late, go to System Settings → Sound → Out and select SBC codec instead of AAC.

⚠️ Note: On PCs with Windows 7 and older, AirDots 2 may not work as smoothly due to lack of Bluetooth 5.0 support.The solution is to use an external Bluetooth adapter (e.g., TP-Link). UB500).

Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users face common errors, and let's look at the symptoms:

1.The headphones plug in, but no sound.

• 🔊 Check the volume level on your phone and in the app (like Spotify).
• 📱 Restart your phone – sometimes the sound “whilts” in another output device.
• 🔧 On Android: Go to Settings → Sound. → Sound quality and select SBC instead AAC.

2.The left earphone is not working

• 🔄 Reset the settings (section 4) and connect again.
• 🔋 Check the charge of the left earphone: place it in the case for 10 minutes, then pull out.
• 🛠️ If the problem remains - a wire break inside the headphone is possible (requires repair).

3.The headphones discharge quickly

The standard operating time of AirDots 2 is up to 4 hours on a single charge (with a case - up to 12 hours).

• 🔋 Calibrate the battery: discharge the headphones to 0%, then charge the case to 100% without interruptions.
• 📴 Turn off the noise maker (if it is on) – it consumes up to 30% of the additional energy.
• 🔄 Update your phone’s firmware – older versions of Android (below 9.0) have bugs with Bluetooth control.

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If headphones start to hold the charge worse after a year of use, try replacing the batteries in the service. The cost of replacing the batteries in both headphones is about 800-1000 rubles.

Additional features: gesture management and voice assistant

AirDots 2 supports basic control gestures, although their functionality is limited compared to newer models (such as the AirDots 3 Pro).

To activate the voice assistant:

1. On Android: go to Settings → Google → Assistant Settings → Devices and enable the option for AirDots 2.
2. On iOS: Settings → Siri and Search → Enable “Allow Siri with a locked screen.”

Important: gestures only work when you're actively connected to the device, and if the headphones are connected, but the music is playing through the phone's speaker, the controls won't work.

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Voice assistant via AirDots 2 supports only basic commands (calls, music launch, weather). To control the smart home Xiaomi is better to use headphones with support for Mi AI (for example, AirDots 3).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions