How to turn on Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2: instructions with photos and tips

Why Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 Headphones Aren't Turned On The First Time

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 is a popular model among users due to the combination of price and quality. However, even with such a technique, it can be difficult to turn on the first time, most often problems are associated with an incorrect sequence of actions, a discharged battery or malfunctioning Bluetooth module of the smartphone.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can turn on your headphones, from standard procedure to forced resetting, how to recognize the charge indication, what to do if the headphones aren't determined by the phone, and how to avoid the typical pairing errors. And if you've tried to turn on the device but failed, there's a section at the end of this article that answers a lot of questions.

Before you start the instructions, make sure your smartphone supports Bluetooth 5.0 or later.Older versions of the protocol may not work properly with Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, especially on devices running Android 8.0 and below.

Preparation for the first inclusion: what to check before starting

Before you turn on the headphones, follow a few mandatory steps, which will help avoid most problems during the pairing stage.

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones. Make sure the indicator on the case is white or green (this means a charge of 30% or higher). If the indicator is red or not at all, connect the case to charge for 15-20 minutes.
• 📱 Smartphone compatibility: Headphones officially support Android 6.0+ iOS 10.0+. Older versions may have connection problems.
• 🔄 Disable other Bluetooth devices. If other headphones, speakers, or fitness bracelets are already connected to your phone, temporarily turn them off via Settings. → Bluetooth.
• 🛠️ Update your smartphone firmware. Outdated software sometimes conflicts with new Bluetooth devices. Check for updates in Settings → System system → Update of the PO.

If you've just unpacked your headphones, look at the tape on the contacts of the case, which sometimes interferes with normal charging, and carefully remove it before you first turn on.

⚠️ Attention! Do not try to turn on the headphones if the case is discharged to 0%.This can cause the Bluetooth controller to crash and require a complete reset via the service menu.

Standard inclusion procedure: step-by-step guide

If all the preparatory steps are completed, go to the main instructions. The process of turning on Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 consists of three stages: activating the headphones, switching to pairing mode and connecting to the phone.

Step 1: Activate the headphones

Take both of the earbuds out of the case, and they have to turn on automatically, as the white light on each of them flashes, and if the light isn't on,

1. Place the headphones back in the case for 5 seconds.
2. Get them out again. If the indicator is still not active, go to the section on resetting.

Step 2: Transfer to the interface mode

By default, the headphones must go into search mode after being removed from the case.

1. Press the touchpad on any of the headphones for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.
2. On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth and find Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 devices.

Step 3: Connect to the phone

Click on the headphone name on the list of available devices. If you request a pairing confirmation, agree. Once connected successfully, the headphones should go out or burn white without blinking.

Make sure the case is charged | Check smartphone compatibility | Disable other Bluetooth devices | Update phone firmware | Remove the protective film from contacts-->

What to do if the headphones are not turned on: diagnosis of problems

If, after all the manipulations, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 does not respond to taps and is not determined by the phone, the reasons may be as follows:

If the headphones were working before, but Suddenly stopped turning on, try a forced reset.

1. Put both earphones in the case.
2. Press and hold the button on the case (back) for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Take out your headphones and try to connect again.

⚠️ Attention! Once reset, the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 headphones will lose all stored connection profiles, and you will have to pair them with the phone again, like when you first turn on.

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If the headphones are plugged in but the sound is interrupted, try turning off Bluetooth AAC in the phone's audio settings and switching to SBC. This will solve the stuttering problem on some smartphone models.

Resetting to factory settings: when and how to apply

Full reset is a last resort that should be used if:

• 🔄 The headphones are not turned on despite the charged battery.
• 📵 The device is not defined by any smartphone.
• 🎧 Only one headphone is connected, and the second one is not synchronized.
• 🔊 The sound is distorted or absent at all.

To perform the discharge:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Connect the case to the charger (this is a prerequisite!).
3. Press the reset button on the back of the case for 20 seconds. The indicator should flash red 3 times - this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Take out the headphones and follow the standard connection procedure.

After resetting, all settings are returned to factory settings, including:

• List of conjugated devices.
• Sensor control settings.
• Audio profile (if previously changed through the Mi Earphones app)

Pairing with different devices: nuances for Android and iOS

While the process of connecting to Android and iOS is similar, there are a few key differences to be aware of.

Connecting to an Android smartphone

On Android 10+ and MIUI 12+ devices, the headphones are automatically connected via the Fast Pair pop-up window.

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Press Add Device.
3. Select Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 from the list.

For full control (gesture settings, equalizer) install the official Mi Earphones app from Google Play.

Connection to iPhone (iOS)

On the iPhone, the pairing process is standard, but there are nuances:

• 📱 In the list of Bluetooth devices, the name of the headphones can be displayed as LE-Basic_2_XXX (where XXX — unique identifier).
• 🔊 The transparent mode (listening to ambient sounds) function only works through the Mi Earphones app, which is not available in the App Store. → Universal access → Audiovisual settings.
• 🎵 For the right job AAC-Update iOS to the latest version.

On iPad and MacBook, the connection process is identical to the iPhone, but additional confirmation may be required in System Settings → Bluetooth.

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On iOS, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 headphones do not support automatic switching between devices (for example, from iPhone to MacBook).

Frequent User Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when working with wireless headphones, and here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:

• 🔌 Connect to charging during pairing. The case should not be connected to the network or power bank during the first turn on - this can cause a failure of the initialization of the Bluetooth module.
• 📴 Ignoring firmware updates. Xiaomi regularly releases headphone updates that fix plug-in bugs. Check the software's relevance through the Mi Earphones app.
• 🎧 The use of headphones at a distance of more than 10 meters from the phone. Despite the stated range of Bluetooth 5.0 (up to 30 meters), stable connection is guaranteed only within a radius of 8-10 meters without barriers.
• 🔋 Keeping your headphones out of the case empty. If you leave your headphones below 10% for a long time, the battery can fail. Always put them in the case after you use them.

Another common mistake is trying to connect headphones to multiple devices at once. Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 does not support multi-connection (for example, to a phone and a laptop at the same time).

⚠️ Attention! If you use headphones with Windows PCs, turn off Absolute Volume in Bluetooth settings. Otherwise, volume control will not work properly.

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