Mi True Wireless Earphones: How to connect to a Xiaomi phone in 30 seconds

Why Xiaomi Headphones Don’t Connect to Phones: The Main Reasons

Mi True Wireless Earphones (including Basic 2, 2S, 3 and AirDots Pro) are designed to pair with Xiaomi devices as quickly as possible thanks to MIUI FastConnect technology. However, even with optimization, users face problems: the phone does not see the headphones, the connection is interrupted or the sound is transmitted with a delay.

🔹 Outdated firmware headphones or phone (especially relevant for models older than 2021).

🔹 Bluetooth profile conflict, where data from previous connections of other devices is stored in the phone’s memory.

🔹 Hardware restrictions: some Xiaomi budget smartphones (e.g. Redmi) 9A POCO C31) Bluetooth 4.2 only supports, which can cause problems with Mi True Wireless 3 (requires Bluetooth 5.2).

In this article, we'll look at all the current connectivity options, including the hidden MIUI settings that speed pairing, and if your headphones have been connected before but are no longer identified, at the end there's a fault diagnosis section.

Method 1: Quick connection via MIUI FastConnect (recommended)

This method only works for phones on MIUI 12 and later (including Xiaomi 11/12/13 series, Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5). FastConnect technology automatically recognizes Mi True Wireless headphones and offers pairing in one touch.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the case cover with headphones - they must automatically go into pairing mode (the indicator on the case will start flashing white / blue).
2. On the phone, lower the notification bar and hold the Bluetooth icon for 2 seconds to open the menu.
3. The list of available devices will show up as Mi True Wireless Earphones. Click on it.
4. Confirm the pairing on the phone and in the case (if required).

💡 Note: If the headphones don’t appear on the list, make sure your phone is enabled with Bluetooth and Geodata (required for FastConnect to work).

Method 2: Manual connection via Bluetooth settings

If FastConnect doesn’t work or you have an older version of MIUI, use the standard method:

1. Put the headphones in pairing mode: 🔋 For Basic. 2/2S: Hold the button on the case. 5 seconds (indicator flashes red-blue). 🔋 For 3/AirDots Pro: Open the case cover and hold the touch panel on the headphones 3 seconds.

Settings → Bluetooth

Add the device

Mi True Wireless (model)

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⚠️ Warning: If the headphones have already been connected to another device, reset their settings first:

🔹 Hold the button on the case for 10 seconds (the indicator will flash red 3 times). 🔹 For Mi True Wireless 3, reset your settings via the Mi Earphones app (Reset section).

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If the headphones aren’t detectable, try connecting them to your phone through the Mi Home app (Add Device → Audio section).This sometimes helps you bypass Bluetooth bugs.

Method 3: Connect via the Mi Earphones app (for advanced features)

The official Mi Earphones app (available on Google Play and AppGallery) not only makes pairing easier, but also gives you access to:

• 🎵 Equalizer with presets (bass, vocals, classics).
• 🔊 Touch control setting (double touch, retention).
• 📊 Use statistics (working time, charge level).
• 🔄 Updating the headphone firmware.

How to connect through the application:

1. Install Mi Earphones and open it.
2. Click Add device and select the headphone model.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to confirm pairing in Bluetooth settings).

📌 Important: The app doesn't support all models. For example, Mi True Wireless Basic 2 only works with standard Bluetooth settings, without additional features.

Compatibility table Mi True Wireless with Xiaomi phones

Not all headphone models work equally well with different smartphones, and the following are compatibility data based on user tests:

🔍 How to check the version MIUI? Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI. If your version is older than the recommended version, update your phone through Settings. → Updating the system.

Problem Solving: Headphones are connected but not working

If the pairing has been successful, but the sound is not or it is interrupted, check the following points:

• 🔊 Volume level: on some Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi Note 9) after connecting the headphones, the volume is reset to zero.
• 🎧 Selecting Output Device: In the notification bar, click on the headphone icon and select Mi True Wireless as the primary device.
• 🔄 Application conflict: some programs (e.g., PowerAmp or ViPER4Android) They can block the sound. Close it through the settings. → Annexes.
• 📱 Power saving mode: turn it off in Settings → Battery → Power saving mode as it limits Bluetooth operation.

⚠️ Attention: If the headphones are connected, but the sound is only one, it could be a hardware malfunction:

🔹 Clean the contacts of headphones and case with an alcohol napkin. 🔹 Try resetting your headphone settings (see section above). 🔹 Connect your headphones to another device (for example, a laptop) – if the problem persists, contact the service.

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If the Mi True Wireless 3 headphones don't connect to a phone older than 2020, the problem is most likely lack of Bluetooth 5.2 support.The solution is to upgrade the phone or use headphones with another device.

How to turn off and reconnect headphones without resetting

If you need to temporarily turn off your headphones (for example, to connect them to another device), you do not need to reset the settings.

1. Close the case cover - the headphones will automatically disconnect from the phone.
2. To connect again, just open the lid and pull out the headphones, which should automatically pair for 5 to 10 seconds.

💡 Tip: In the Bluetooth settings of the phone, you can enable the option of Autoconnection for Mi True Wireless:

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Press the badge. ⚙️ headphone-name.
3. Activate the Auto Connection switch.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones have not been used for a long time (more than 2 weeks), they can automatically disconnect from the phone to save energy.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi True Wireless