Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S: How to turn on and connect your phone

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S has become a popular choice among users due to its combination of affordable price, compact design and stable sound. However, even with such a simple device, beginners often have questions about how to properly turn on the headphones, sync them with each other or connect them to a smartphone. In this article, we will discuss all the steps from the first turn on to fixing typical problems.

The Basic 2S differs from its predecessors in its improved battery life (up to 5 hours on a single charge) and Bluetooth 5.0 support, which provides a more stable connection. But to take advantage of all the benefits, it is important to properly perform the initial setup. If you have just unpacked your headphones or encountered difficulties after updating your firmware, our instructions will help you avoid common errors.

Preparation of headphones for the first turn on

Before you turn on the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S, make sure they are fully charged. The package comes with a compact case charger that also serves as a storage case.

• 🔋 Connect the case to the power source (USB-C Or wireless charging if supported. The front indicator will light up red (charged) or green (full charge).
• 🎧 Put the headphones in the case for 10 to 15 seconds, they will automatically start charging.
• 📱 Install the official Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS) to track each headphone’s charge level separately.

If the indicators on the case do not burn, check:

1. USB-C cable (possibly damaged or loosely inserted)
2. Power supply (try another charger or port).
3. Contacts inside the case – sometimes they get contaminated with dust, which prevents charging.

💡

If the headphones are dead, keep them in the charging case for at least 30 minutes before first turning on, which will prevent synchronization failures.

How to turn on Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S headphones

The process of turning on the Basic 2S is different from the classic wired headphones. There is no physical power button, but it is controlled through the touch panels on the body.

1. Take both earphones out of the charge case, and they will automatically turn on in 2-3 seconds (you will hear the beep and see the white light flashing).
2. If the headphones are not turned on, touch and hold the touchpad on any of them for 3-5 seconds until the voice alert “Power on” sounds.
3. Wait for the synchronization between the headphones (the indicators on both should flash synchronously). This can take up to 10 seconds.

Important: If you take your headphones out of your case for the first time, they will automatically go into pairing mode (the indicators will flash red and white alternately), in which case they can be immediately connected to the phone.

Headphones charged (indicators are green)|Both headphones are synchronized (blink synchronously)|Touch panels respond to touch (hold sound)|Bluetooth on the phone is on

-->

Connecting to a smartphone: step-by-step instructions

The Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S pairing with a phone takes less than a minute, if you follow the algorithm. Consider the process using the Xiaomi (MIUI) and Android/iOS smartphones:

For Xiaomi phones (MIUI 12 and newer)

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate wireless communication.
2. Get your headphones out of the case, and they will appear in the list of available devices as "Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S".
3. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing. Once successfully connected, the headphone icon will appear in the status bar.

For Android (clean or other shells)

1. Go to Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and wait for Basic 2S to appear on the list.
3. Tap the name and confirm the connection, and you may need to allow access to contacts and media files.

For iPhone (iOS 14 and newer)

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Activate Bluetooth and wait for the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S to display.
3. Click on the device and wait for pairing to complete. iPhone may require additional confirmation through a pop-up.

After the first connection, the headphones will automatically connect to the phone when removed from the case (if Bluetooth is on).

Synchronization of headphones with each other

One of the common problems with Basic 2S users is that one of the headphones doesn't have sound, and that's because you lose synchronization between the left and right modules, to reconnect.

1. Place both headphones back in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Wait 10 seconds, then pull them back. They should automatically sync (the indicators flash synchronously).
3. If synchronization does not occur, reset the settings: 🔄 Hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white. 📱 Remove headphones from the list of conjugate devices in your phone’s Bluetooth settings. 🔋 Re-remove the headphones from the case and connect them again.

If the problem persists, check:

• 🔋 Headphone charge level (discharged battery may prevent synchronization).
• 📶 Interference from other Bluetooth devices (such as smartwatches or speakers).
• 🔄 Headphone firmware version (update via Mi Home app if available).

Headphone management: gestures and voice assistant

Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S supports basic touch gestures for playback and call management.

By default, the headphones are set to work with Google Assistant (for Android) or Siri (for iOS).

1. Open the Mi Home app.
2. Select your headphones in the list of devices.
3. Go to the Control Settings section and reassign gestures at your discretion.

💡

Triple tap calls the voice assistant by default, but it can be reassigned to switch tracks or adjust volume through the Mi Home app.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even after connecting properly, Basic 2S users may experience typical problems, including the most common ones:

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones connect to the phone, but the sound is only coming through the speaker of the smartphone, check the audio output settings. On Android, go to Settings → Sound. → Select Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S.

Problem 1: Headphones are not defined by the phone

• 📱 Make sure Bluetooth is on and the headphones are in pairing mode (blinking red and white).
• 🔄 Restart the phone and try again to connect.
• 🗑️ Remove the headphones from the list of associated devices and connect again.

Problem 2: The sound is interrupted or interfered with

• 📶 Make sure there are no physical barriers between the phone and the headphones (walls, metal objects).
• 🔋 Check the level of charge of the headphones – with a low charge, the connection can become unstable.
• 📱 Disable other Bluetooth devices that may cause interference (fitness bracelets, speakers).

Problem 3: The microphone is not working during calls

• 🎤 Check that the microphone of the headphones is selected in the call settings, not the phone.
• 🔇 Make sure the microphone holes on the headphones are not clogged with dust or dirt.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones to the phone.

If problems persist, try resetting your headphones to factory settings (see the Synchronization section) or updating your firmware through Mi Home.

Update of firmware and additional settings

The manufacturer periodically releases firmware updates for Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S, which improve connection stability, sound quality and add new features.

1. Install the latest version of the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open Mi Home, select your headphones and go to the Firmware Update section.
4. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to complete (don’t turn off the headphones!).

You can also set up Mi Home:

• 🎵 Sound equalizer (preset profiles or manual settings).
• 🔇 Noise reduction mode (if supported by your firmware version).
• 🔋 Displaying the charge level of headphones in the status bar of the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the firmware update process - this may cause the headphones to crash and require a reset through the service center.If the update is hanging, place the headphones in the case, close the lid and try again in 5 minutes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2S