Many users of portable acoustics face a misunderstanding of the logic of their gadgets, especially when it comes to the use of electronic devices. TWS-The question of how to turn off the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 headphones often arises for those who are used to physical on-camera buttons, which are simply not here. These devices are designed to make user interaction as easy as possible, relying on automating charging and pairing processes.
The lack of an explicit Power button is actually a smart engineering solution that aims to increase battery life and reduce the number of mechanical elements prone to breakdowns. Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, also known as Redmi Airdots 2, is completely dependent on the state of the charging case and the level of communication with the smartphone. Understanding this logic allows you not only to competently manage power consumption, but also solve most typical connection problems.
In this article, we will take a look at all aspects of your headphones’ power management, why they don’t turn off in the usual way, how to reset the settings correctly, and what to do if the indicators are acting strange. The only way to guarantee that your headphones will be turned off is to put them in a charge case or discharge the battery to zero.
The principle of the power system in TWS-earphones
The power architecture in today's wireless headphones, including the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, is very different from the classic Bluetooth headsets of the past. It doesn't have the traditional on-and-off loop. Instead, it uses the concept of smart sleep and instant activation. When you remove the headphones from the case, they automatically go into pairing mode or connect to the last known device if the Bluetooth on the phone is active.
The main control here is the charging case, which tells the headphones when to charge and when to work. Inside the case are the contact pads (pins) that close the circuit when you install the headphones, which signals the power controller inside each headphone, force it to charge and turn off the Bluetooth module to save energy.
It's important to understand that even if the headphones are off the case and not connected to the phone, they don't turn off completely, but go into standby mode. In this state, they consume minimal energy, periodically scanning the airwaves for a familiar device. The autonomy in this mode can be several tens of hours, but it still leads to discharge if you do not use the gadget for a long time.
Technical details of the waiting mode
The main way to turn off: using a charging case
The most reliable and only correct method of turning off the power of the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 headphones is to place them in a charging case. As soon as you insert the headphones into the appropriate indentations of the case and the magnets attract them to the contacts, the Bluetooth module automatically turns off and enters charging mode. The LED indicator on each headphone lights up in red, signaling the process of replenishment of energy.
If you just put your headphones next to your case or in your pocket, they will continue to work and discharge. There is no mechanical switch that would break the power circuit completely, and this is done so that the next time you remove it from the case, the device is ready to work instantly, without delays in loading the microcontroller operating system.
Make sure the contacts on the headphones and inside the case are clean. If they get dust, pile or oxidation, the circuit may not close, and the headphones will not realize that they have been turned off, in which case they can continue to discharge even when inside the closed case, which will lead to an unpleasant surprise in the form of a discharged device at the right time.
☑️ Correct installation in the case
Automatic shutdown and timeouts
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 features smart timers that help save battery power in situations where the user has forgotten to turn off the device or lost communication with the smartphone. There are several scenarios in which the headphones themselves go into sleep mode or turn off.
First, it's a disconnection. If the headphones were connected to the phone but the connection was interrupted (for example, the phone went far or Bluetooth was turned off), the headphones will search for the device for 5 minutes. If during this time the connection does not recover, they will automatically shut down, and the indicators will go out, which will signal the transition to deep sleep.
Second, there's a downtime timer. If the headphones are on but not playing audio and are not in call mode for more than 10-15 minutes (the exact time can vary depending on the firmware version), they will also go into sleep mode, which protects against the situation when you forget them in your ears or on the table and they are discharged in vain.
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If you want to quickly "sleep" headphones without a case, try to turn off Bluetooth on your phone and wait about 5-7 minutes.
Problems with auto-turn off: why headphones do not go out
Often, users are faced with a situation where the logic of the work is broken, and the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 headphones do not turn off even after losing communication with the phone. This can be caused by a software failure or sticking to the touch panel, in which case the device can continue to burn blue or red, quickly consuming charge.
One common cause is a profile conflict: If the headphones try to connect to another previously paired device within range, the auto-off timer can reset, and the problem can lie in the smartphone itself: background apps can constantly initiate a connection attempt, keeping the headphones from falling asleep.
Sometimes forced shutdowns through Bluetooth settings on your smartphone help, you need to find the device in the list, click "Forget the device" or "Disable." However, if the headphones are already in search mode (blinking white and blue), they can ignore the commands to turn off until a new connection is installed or the full timer cycle expires.
⚠️ Warning: If one earphone is on and the other isn't, and they're not responding to the case, the charging contacts may have become contaminated. Carefully wipe the golden contacts with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
Hard Reset as a method of shutdown
In cases where a software failure leads to complete ignoring of commands and the inability to turn off the headphones using conventional methods, you need to perform a forced reset procedure, or Hard Reset. This action will not only turn off the devices, but also clear the pairing memory, returning them to the factory settings.
To perform a reset on the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, you need to remove both headphones from the case. Then you need to simultaneously clamp the touch panels on both headphones and hold them for about 20 seconds, during which time the indicators will flash, then fade, and again light up red, after which the headphones will turn off.
After this procedure, the headphones need to be placed back in the case, close the lid and wait 10 seconds. Then open and remove them again. Now they must enter automatic pairing mode with each other (one earphone will flash, the other will not), which means a successful reset and readiness for a new connection.
| Action. | Left headphone indication | Right headphone indication | The result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extracting from the case | Blink 2 times | Blink 2 times | Inclusion |
| Interconnection mode | Blinks (white/blue) | It's not burning. | Searching device |
| 20 seconds retention (Reset) | Red -> Gasnet | Red -> Gasnet | Hard Reset and Shutdown |
| Placement in the case | Red is burning. | Red is burning. | Charging/Switching off |
Status Indication: How to Know if Headphones Are Off
Since there is no physical button, the main source of information about the status of the device is LED indicators. Understanding the color gamut and flashing modes allows you to accurately determine whether your Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 is turned off or simply in sleep mode.
If the lights don't burn at all, it means the headphones are off, which is achieved either by placing them in a charged case, or by completely discharging the battery, or by successfully performing the reset procedure, and when the device is off, it doesn't make any retractable sounds or glow.
A dim glow or a rare flash can indicate a low battery charge, in which case the headphones can spontaneously turn off while running, if you see the indicator flashing red three times quickly and then the earphone switching off, this is a critical level of charge that requires immediate recharging.
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Guaranteed sign of switched off headphones – the absence of any light indication when outside the charging case for more than 5 minutes after loss of communication.