How to connect headphones Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic (BHR4089GL) to a smartphone: full instruction

Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic wireless headphones (BHR4089GL) have become a popular choice due to the balance of price, sound quality and usability. However, even with such simple devices, users often have questions: how to perform the first connection, what to do if the headphones are not determined by the smartphone, or how to reset the settings to factory.

The BHR4089GL features Bluetooth 5.0 support, which provides a stable connection up to 10 meters without interference. But it’s not just physical pairing that matters to work properly, but also the right audio profile settings in the system. We’ll look at step-by-step instructions for Android and iOS, and we’ll give you recommendations for optimizing sound and increasing battery life.

If you just unpacked your headphones or faced problems after updating your smartphone firmware, this article will help you return the device to work without contacting the service center. All of the described methods are tested on current versions of operating systems (Android 13/14, iOS 16/17) and are compatible with most models of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, as well as devices from other brands.

Technical characteristics of Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic

Before connecting, you should familiarize yourself with the key parameters of the device to understand its capabilities and limitations:

• 🎧 Type: True Wireless (TWS) mono/stereo-enabled
• 📶 Bluetooth: Version 5.0, profiles A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP
• 🔋 Battery: Headphones: 43 mAh (up to 4 hours of operation) Charging case: 300 mAh (3 full charges)
• 🎵 Dynamics: 7.2 mm, frequency range 20-20000 Hz
• 💧 Protection: IPX4 (squirt)
• ⚖️ Weight: 3.5g (earphone), 35g (case)

Important: the BHR4089GL does not support aptX or LDAC codecs, but uses standard SBC, which means that for maximum sound quality, it is recommended to keep the headphones and sound source at a distance of no more than 1-2 meters, especially in urban jamming.

A critical nuance: Unlike more expensive models (like the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro), the Earphones 2 Basic doesn’t have an automatic connection when you open your case, which means that after the first pairing, you’ll have to manually activate your headphones through the Bluetooth menu every time they don’t automatically connect.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

Before pairing with the phone, several mandatory steps must be taken:

1. Charge the case and headphones. Even if the indicator on the case is green, place the headphones in the nests for 10-15 minutes to initialize. The first charge can take up to 2 hours.
2. Remove the headphones from the case. They should automatically turn on (blinking the white indicator). If the indicator is not on, press and hold the touchpad on any earphone for 3 seconds.
3. Activate pairing mode. To do this, return both headphones to the case. Press and hold the button on the case (near the USB-C port) for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white alternately.

⚠️ Warning: If the indicator on the case flashes only red, this indicates a low charge (less than 10.

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Some MIUI firmware (e.g., version 13-14) may have a quick connection conflict. If the headphones are not identified, try temporarily disabling Quick pairing in Bluetooth settings (Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Additional).

Step-by-step: Connecting to Android

The process of pairing with Android devices (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO) consists of the following steps:

1. Open Bluetooth settings: Go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth. Activate the Bluetooth switch (if it is turned off).
2. Find the headphones in the list: In the Available Devices section, the name Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic (or BHR4089GL) should appear. If the name does not appear, click Update (round arrow in the upper right corner).

Check the operability:

• Run any audio file or video.
• Make sure the sound is played synchronously in both headphones.

🔹 Advice: On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 12+ After the connection, a pop-up will appear with a suggestion to install the Mi Earphones branded application:

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If the headphones only connect in mono mode (only one sounds), remove both from the case and wait for the double beep. Then return them to the case and reconnect.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) may not have profile support HFP So the headphones will play sound, but they won't be used for calls, so the solution is to install the Bluetooth Library Patcher module through Magisk.

Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of work

While Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic doesn’t have official MFi (Made for iPhone) certification, they are fully compatible with Apple devices at the standard Bluetooth protocol level.

1. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (as described in the "Preparation" section).
2. Open Bluetooth settings: Go to Settings → Bluetooth. Make sure the switch is on (green slider).
3. Find the device: In the list of Other devices, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic will appear. Click on the name to connect.

Confirm the connection:

• If the notification “Connect to this iPhone?” appears, select Connect.

📱 Features of working with iOS:

• 🔊 The sound can be quieter than on Android - this is due to the Bluetooth Absolute Volume limitations in iOS.Solution: Increase the volume directly on the headphones (double touch touch touch touch touch touch touch the touchpad).
• 📞 When calling, the microphone will work in only one headphone (default right).
• 🔋 The charge level of the headphones is displayed in the Battery widget (scroll left on the home screen).

⚠️ Attention: On iOS 16+ There may be a problem with the latency of the audio when you watch the video, because it's related to the processing of the audio stream in the system, so that you can reduce the lag:

1. Close all background applications.
2. Turn on Air Mode for 10 seconds, then turn it off.
3. Reconnect the headphones.

Solving Connection Problems

If the headphones are not detected by the smartphone or connect with errors, use the following diagnostic methods:

1. Headphones are not on the list of devices

• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module: Turn off Bluetooth on your phone. Turn on Air Mode for 30 seconds. Turn off Air Mode and activate Bluetooth again.

Check the charge:

Reset the network settings:

Settings → System → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth

2 Only one headphone is connected

• 🔄 Sync your headphones: Place both earphones in the case. Close the lid for 10 seconds. Open the lid and wait for the double beep.

Reset the settings:

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3. Permanent communication breakdowns

• 📶 Reduce distance: Keep your phone and headphones no more than 1 meter away during tests.
• 🚫 Eliminate interference: Disable other Bluetooth devices (fitness bracelets, keyboards).
• 🔄 Change the audio codec: In the Android Developer Settings (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number → 7 taps → Developer settings → Select Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC.

⚠️ Note: After reset, Earphones 2 Basic headphones may be temporarily identified under a different name (e.g., Earphones 2 Basic, LE-BHR4089GL). It’s OK – just pair as with a new device.

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Resetting removes all stored devices from the memory of the headphones, after the procedure, they will have to be reconnected to all gadgets (phone, laptop, tablet).

🔹 Additional tip: If the reset didn't work, check the physical condition of the contacts in the case. Oxidation or contamination can interfere with normal charging and initialization of the headphones. Clean the contacts with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, and repeat the procedure.

Optimization of sound and control

Once you've successfully connected, you should set up your headphones for maximum comfort.

1. Control setup

• 🎵 Playback/pause: One touch of any touchpad.
• 🔀 Next Next post: Double touch of right earphone.
• 🔙️ Previous Previous post: Double touch of left earphone.
• 📞 Acceptance/rejection of a call: One/double touch, respectively.
• 🎤 Activation of voice assistant: Triple touch of any panel.

Improvement of sound quality

On Android:

• 🎛️ Use the built-in equalizer in the Mi Earphones app or system (Settings) → Sound. → equalizer).
• 🔊 Turn on the Bluetooth Absolute Volume feature in the developer settings to synchronize volume levels.

On iOS:

• 🎧 Turn on Volume Equalization in Settings → Music to smooth out volume drops between tracks.
• 🔊 Use the Equalizer setting in the Apple Music app (Replay section).

Extension of working hours

• 🔋 Turn off Bluetooth headphones when not in use (they automatically shut down after 5 minutes without sound, but continue to consume energy to find the device).
• 📴 Turn down the volume to 70% – this reduces energy consumption by 20-30%.
• 🔄 Keep headphones in the case - even with full discharge, they are recharged from the case when opened.