How to Turn Off Xiaomi AirDots 2: All Ways + Secret Features

Xiaomi AirDots 2 wireless headphones (also known as Redmi AirDots 2) have become one of the most popular TWS- devices due to the price-performance ratio. However, many users are faced with the problem of how to turn them off correctly to save battery power and avoid accidental connections. Unlike wired counterparts, there is no physical switch - only touch buttons and hidden combinations.

In this article, we will discuss all official and alternative ways to shut down, including forced reset if the headphones freeze. You will also learn why AirDots 2 can spontaneously turn on in a case and how to fix it.

1. Standard method: switching off through the touch button

The most obvious method is to use a touchpad on the headphone body, but there are nuances: if you press too short, you pause/play, and if you press too long, you activate the voice assistant, and the optimal retention time is 5 seconds.

Step-by-step:

• 🔴 Get both earbuds out of the charging case.
• 🎧 Place them on a flat surface (like a table) to prevent false positives.
• 🖐️ Press the touch button on any of the headphones for 5-7 seconds.
• 🔄 Repeat the action for the second headphone (they turn off separately).

Signs of successful shutdown:

• 💡 The indicator on the headphone will flash red and go out.
• 🔇 Disconnection sound (short signal) - if enabled in settings.
• 📱 Headphones will disappear from the list of connected devices in Bluetooth.

⚠️ Warning: If the indicator continues to burn red after holding the button, it means that the earphone is discharged to a critical level (less than 5%), in which case it must be urgently placed in the case for charging, otherwise the battery may fail.

Automatic Shutdown in Case: Why Doesn't It Work?

By default, Xiaomi AirDots 2 should turn off automatically 5-10 minutes after being placed in the charging case. However, many users complain that the headphones continue to burn or even connect to the phone right in the case.

If the automatic shutdown stopped working after the firmware update, try forced synchronization:

1. Get both earphones out of the case.
2. Hold the touch buttons on both headphones simultaneously for 15 seconds.
3. Place them back in the case - they should sync and shut down.

3. Shutdown via mobile application (Mi Home / Mi AI)

The official Mi Home app (or Mi AI for some regions) lets you control AirDots 2, including turning it off. This is useful if the touch buttons don't respond or you want to turn off the headphones remotely.

Instructions:

1. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
2. Open Mi Home → go to the Devices → Headphones section.
3. Select Xiaomi AirDots 2 from the list.
4. Press three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner → Turn off.

⚠️ Warning: Some versions of the app may not have an option to turn off, due to the limitations of the headphone firmware, and then use an alternative method:

• 📱 Open Bluetooth settings on your phone.
• 🔄 Click on the gear icon next to AirDots 2.
• 🚫 Select Disable (do not "Forget the device!").
• 🔋 Place the headphones in the case — they will turn off in 30 seconds.

4. Forced resetting of settings (if the headphones are not turned off)

If Xiaomi AirDots 2 doesn’t respond to buttons, blinks constantly, or connects to other devices, a hard reset is required, which will return the headphones to the factory settings and turn them off.

Step-by-step:

1. Get both earphones out of the case.
2. Place them near you (no more than 5 cm away).
3. Press the touch buttons on both headphones at the same time.
4. Hold for 20 seconds until the indicators start flashing alternately red and white (this is a reset signal).
5. Release the buttons – the headphones will turn off automatically.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Headphones will lose all saved connections.
• 🎵 The sound profile will reset to factory settings.
• 🔋 Battery life may be temporarily reduced (requires 2-3 charging cycles for calibration).

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If one of the headphones doesn't connect after reset, try putting it in the case for 10 minutes, then pull out and hold the 10 second button. This often solves the desynchronization problem.

5. Update of the case firmware and headphones

Misfunctioning of the off buttons or spontaneous activation in the case is often associated with outdated firmware. Xiaomi regularly releases updates for AirDots 2, but they are not installed automatically.

How to update:

1. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
2. Open Mi Home → find AirDots 2 in the list of devices.
3. If an update is available, a firmware update notification will appear.
4. Confirm the installation and wait until the end (do not turn off the headphones!).

Signs of a successful update:

• 📲 The update message will appear in the appendix.
• 🔄 The headphones will automatically reboot.
• 🎧 The connection sound may change (in newer firmware versions it is more distinct).

⚠️ Warning: If you break the connection during the upgrade (e.g., turn off Bluetooth or take your phone far away), the headphones may stop turning on, in which case only resetting via button retention (see section 4) will help.

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The case firmware update is just as important as the headphones – it fixes automatic shutdown and charging errors.

6. Alternative ways of turning off (for experienced users)

If standard methods do not work, you can use undocumented features AirDots 2. These methods require caution, as they can lead to failures.

Method 1: Turn off via ADB command (Android only)

Required:

• 📱 Phone with root rights or enabled debugging on USB.
• 💻 Computer installed ADB.

adb shell am start -a android.bluetooth.device.action.DISCONNECT --es android.bluetooth.device.extra.DEVICE "XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX"

Replace the XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX with the MAC- address of your AirDots 2 (you can find out in the Bluetooth settings).

Method 2: Discharge before automatic shutdown

If the headphones don’t respond to anything:

1. Place them outside the case and wait for complete discharge (the indicator will go out).
2. Connect to charging for 30 minutes, then try to turn off the standard way.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even after properly shutting down, Xiaomi AirDots 2 can behave unexpectedly.

If none of the methods helped, the problem may be a hardware malfunction:

• 🔋 Battery bloating (seen by body deformation).
• 💧 Moisture intrusion (earphones not certified by IPX).
• 🔌 Damage to charging contacts in the case.

In such cases, it is recommended to contact the Xiaomi service center or consider replacing a new model (for example, Redmi Buds 4 or Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro).

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