How to turn on and connect headphones Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2: full instruction with a photo

Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 are popular wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 support, active noise cancellation and long battery life. However, even experienced users sometimes have difficulties with first connecting or re-synchronizing after reset. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to enable and pair AirDots Pro 2 with different devices, and also solve typical problems that may arise in the process.

The headphone design involves automatically turning on when you're extracting from the case, but it requires the right sequence of actions to work properly. TWS-headphones from Xiaomi, we recommend you to carefully follow the instructions - this will save time and eliminate the need to reset the settings.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first turn on

Before you first use the Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2, you need to make sure that they are charged and ready to pair.The case of the headphones is equipped with a charge indicator - if the white LED does not flash when you open the lid, this means that the charge level is critically low.

To check the status of the battery:

• 🔋 Connect the case to the power source (use the original cable) USB-C exit-adapter 5V/1A).
• 🔄 Wait until the indicator on the case lights up red (charging) or green (full charge).
• ⏱️ Charging the case takes ~1.5 hours, headphones inside - up to 1 hour.

If the indicator on the case does not respond to the cable connection, check the integrity of the contacts inside the connector - often the problem lies in contamination or oxidation.

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To speed up charging, use an adapter with a power of at least 10W. Charging from a laptop or a weak power supply can take up to 3-4 hours.

2.How to enable Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2: Basic Procedure

The headphones are automatically turned on when removed from the case, but the first connection requires you to put them into pairing mode.

1. Get both earbuds out of the case. They should turn on themselves (the headphones will flash white).
2. Press the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously for 5-7 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white (pair mode).
3. Open Bluetooth settings on your device and select Mi AirDots Pro 2 from the list of available devices.

If the headphones are not determined, try:

• 🔄 Return them to the case, close the lid for 10 seconds, then repeat the procedure.
• 📱 Reboot the Bluetooth module on your smartphone (disable / turn on in the settings).
• 🔋 Make sure the headphone charge level exceeds 20% (at low charge, the pairing mode may not be activated).

3. Connect to smartphones on Android and iOS

The process of pairing with Android and iOS has slight differences. Let's look at both.

For Android (including Xiaomi smartphones):

On Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12+, the connection is semi-automatic:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate device search.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and hold the sensors until flashing red and white.
3. In the list will appear Mi AirDots Pro 2 – click to pair.
4. Confirm permission to access contacts and microphone (if you request).

For iPhone (iOS 14 and later):

On the iPhone, you may need additional confirmation:

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (as described above).
3. In the list, find Mi AirDots Pro 2 and tap for connection.
4. If the notification "Unidentified device" appears, click "Connect".

Important: On iOS, some features (such as transparent mode) may not work properly due to Apple's limitations.

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

The interface to the computer has nuances depending on the operating system.

For Windows 10/11:

1. Open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Activate Bluetooth and click "Add Device".
3. Select Mi AirDots Pro 2 from the list and wait for pairing to complete.
4. In Sound settings (Win + R → mmsys.cpl), install the headphones as the default output device.

For macOS:

1. Go to System Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click "Connect" next to Mi AirDots Pro 2.
3. If there is no sound, open the Sound Settings and select the headphones as the output device.

Is there a microphone problem on PC? In Windows, go to Control Panel → Sound → Record, find Mi AirDots Pro 2 and install as the default device.

5. Solving Connection Problems

If AirDots Pro 2 is not connected or is not working properly, use these tips:

Resetting headphone settings: If problems persist, perform a full reset:

1. Put both earbuds in the case.
2. Open the lid and press the button on the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red 3 times.
3. After resetting, repeat the pairing procedure again.

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Setting reset removes all the connections that you saved, and then the headphones go back to the factory settings, and you have to plug them in as new ones.

6. Additional functions and configuration

Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 supports several useful features that can be customized:

• 🎧 Active noise cancellation (ANC): It's activated by double-tapping the sensor on any headphone. ANC work time is reduced to 4-5 hours.
• 🔊 Transparent mode: triple taps, allows you to hear the surrounding sounds without removing your headphones.
• 🎵 Playback control: Single touch: playback/pause. Double touch: next track. Triple touch: previous track.
• 📱 Mi Earphones: allows you to update the firmware, adjust the equalizer and check the charge level of each headphone.

To use all the features, install the official application:

• For Android: Mi Earphones on Google Play.
• For iOS: The app is not available, features are limited to standard Bluetooth settings.

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If after updating the firmware through Mi Earphones, the headphones stopped connecting, reset (described in the previous section) and repeat pairing.

7 How to extend the battery life

The Autonomousity of AirDots Pro 2 depends on the operating conditions.

• 🔋 No ANC: up to 7 hours of continuous reproduction.
• 🔇 S ANC: 5:00.
• 📦 Case: Up to 25 hours (4 full charge).

To maximize the battery capacity:

• 🔄 Do not leave your headphones empty longer. 2-3 Days – This leads to battery degradation.
• 🌡️ Avoid overheating (do not charge in direct sunlight or near heat sources).
• 🔌 Use only original Xiaomi cables and adapters to charge.
• 📵 Turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone when the headphones aren’t in use – this reduces background charge consumption.

⚠️ Warning: If the headphone case swells or starts to make extraneous sounds when charging, stop using immediately! these are signs of a battery failure that could lead to a fire.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2