How to turn on Xiaomi AirDots headphones 2: 3 proven ways + problem solving

Xiaomi AirDots 2 wireless headphones (also known as Redmi AirDots 2) remain among the most popular budget headphones. TWS-The models are based on a combination of price, sound quality and battery life, but many users have difficulty first switching on or after long periods of downtime. In this article, detailed instructions for activating headphones, including hidden features, factory resets, and solving typical errors.

The AirDots 2 feature is that it doesn't have a physical power button, instead it uses a touchpad on each headphone, which is often confusing for beginners. We'll take a look at three official ways of on (standard, case and forced), and explain why headphones may not respond to presses. At the end of the article, we'll see the FAQ, which answers to frequent questions and the device compatibility table.

1. Standard method of inclusion through the sensor

The most common method is activation through the touchpad on the headphone case, which is located on the outside of each earpiece (on the side of the Mi logo).

• 🔋 Charge the headphones. Make sure there is a charge in the case (the indicator should burn white or orange when connected to the device). USB). If the indicator does not glow, the case is discharged.
• 🎧 Take the headphones out of the case. They will automatically turn on in 2-3 seconds (the beep will sound and the white indicator will flash).
• 👆 Touch the sensor. A single touch on any headphone triggers the turn on. A double touch calls the voice assistant.
• 🔵 Wait for sync. Both headphones should flash blue (search mode) or red (battery discharged).

If the headphones do not turn on automatically after extracting the case, try holding the sensor for 5 seconds - this is a forced start.

Sufficient case charge (indicator burns when connected to USB)|

Clear contact headphones and case (no oxidation) |

Headphones are correctly located in the case (magnets are triggered) |

No moisture on the sensor (dry for 1 hour after rain or sports)

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⚠️ Warning: If the light flashes red for more than 10 seconds, it's a critical discharge signal. Put the headphones in the case for 15-20 minutes, then try again. Charging less than 5% blocks the onset.

2. Case Incorporation: Hidden Function

Few people know, but AirDots 2 can force the headphones to turn on even without touching the sensor, which is useful if the touchpad does not respond or the headphones "dependently" after updating the firmware.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to the charger (use the original USB-C cable).
3. Open the case cover and hold the button on the back for 10 seconds.
4. The indicator on the case will start flashing white - this means that the headphones are rebooted.
5. Take the headphones out of the case - they will turn on automatically.

This method also resets the current connection settings, which is useful if the headphones were previously paired with another device and now don't want to connect to your smartphone.

Every day.|

Several times a week |

Only for sports/walking |

Rarely (1–2 times a month)

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⚠️ Attention: If after this procedure, the headphones do not flash blue (search mode), but burn red - this indicates a hardware malfunction. Most often, oxidized contacts inside the case are to blame. Try to wipe them with alcohol or contact the service.

3. Forced incorporation upon “hang”

Sometimes AirDots 2 freezes, doesn't respond to the sensor, doesn't turn on through the case, and the indicators are constantly on or randomly blink.

• 🔄 Failed firmware update.
• 🔋 Full battery discharge.
• 📱 Bluetooth conflict on a smartphone (for example, after a phone reset).

For compulsory inclusion:

1. Put the headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to charge for 30 minutes (even if the indicator does not burn).
3. Take out one earpiece and hold its sensor for 15 seconds until the red light flashes.
4. Repeat for the second headphone.
5. Return both headphones to the case, close the lid and wait 10 seconds.
6. Open the lid - the headphones should turn on automatically.

If the headphones are still off after this procedure, it could indicate damage to the Bluetooth controller or battery, and 80 percent of the time, only a replacement board at the service center helps.

4.How to know if the headphones are switched on correctly

After successful inclusion of Xiaomi AirDots 2, several signals are sent, and we will analyze their meaning:

If after turning on the indicators on both headphones flash blue, but the smartphone does not see them – check:

• 📱 Bluetooth on your phone (whether it’s on and other devices are visible).
• 🔄 Invisible mode (some smartphones need to explicitly allow device search).
• 📵 Interference (turn off other Bluetooth devices nearby, such as a fitness bracelet or column).

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If the headphones are connected but the sound is interrupted, try turning off Absolute Volume in Bluetooth settings on Android. This will solve the problem with the “jumping” volume level.

5. Resetting headphones to factory settings

If AirDots 2 is on but not on the phone or is malfunctioning, a complete reset will help, and it will remove all the paired devices and return the settings to the factory.

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the case for 20 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Take the headphones out of the case - they will automatically reboot.
4. Return the headphones to the case, close the lid and wait 10 seconds.
5. Open the lid – the headphones are ready for a new setup (the indicators flash blue).

After discharge:

• 🔄 Headphones will break communication with all devices.
• 📱 When connecting to the phone, you will need to confirm the pairing again.
• ⚙️ Double touch settings will be reset (by default - voice assistant call).

⚠️ Warning: Resetting does not help if the hardware is damaged (e.g., the speaker or battery is damaged). If the headphones are still not working after reset, contact the service. The average cost of repairing AirDots 2 in 2026: battery replacement is 800-1200 ₽, replacement of the fee - 1500-2000 ₽.

6. Device compatibility and typical errors

Xiaomi AirDots 2 supports Bluetooth 5.0, but can work with older versions (4.2+).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions:

• 🔌 Headphones don't charge in a case: check contacts (often contaminated with pile from your pockets.
• 🎵 Sound is interrupted: disable Bluetooth Absolute Volume in Android Developer Settings.
• 🔋 Quickly discharge: disable Game Mode in the headphone settings (if enabled).
• 📵 Do not connect to the phone: remove the device from the list of paired in Bluetooth and perform a reset of headphones.

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If the headphones are connected, but the sound is only in one – check the volume balance in the phone settings (on Android: Settings → Sound → Stereo Balance).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions