How to connect Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White (TWSEJ01JY) headphones to your smartphone: full instruction 2026

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White (TWSEJ01JY) wireless headphones remain popular because of their combination of price, sound quality and compactness. However, even with these time-tested gadgets, the connection process can raise questions — especially if you’re encountering True Wireless devices for the first time. Unlike wired counterparts, there’s no universal connector: the connection is built over Bluetooth, which means it requires proper synchronization with the sound source.

This article covers all connectivity scenarios, from basic synchronization with Android and iPhone to solving typical problems like “no headphones are on” or “only one headphone is on.” We also look at the unique feature of the TWSEJ01JY model: automatic switching between MIUI devices, which is rarely mentioned in standard instructions. If you’ve just unpacked the box or are trying to bring the headphones back to life after a reset, here you will find clear steps without unnecessary “water”.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before syncing the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White to your phone, make sure the devices are ready to connect. Unlike headphones with an on button, this model uses automatic activation when extracted from the case - but there are nuances.

First, check the battery: the indicator on the case should flash white when you open the lid. If the indicator is red or not at all, connect the case to charge for 10-15 minutes. Secondly, make sure that the headphones have not been paired with another device before (this is indicated by the blue flashing LED on both headphones).

• 🔋 Case charge: at least 20% (white/green indicator) If the charge is below 10%, the headphones may not turn on.
• 📱 Compatibility: Android 5.0+ iOS 10+. On older versions, codec problems may occur. AAC.
• 🔄 Resetting: If the headphones have previously connected to another device, they must be returned to the factory settings (instruction in section 4).

Important: If you removed the headphones from the case, but they don't blink, try to hold the touchpads on both earphones for 5 seconds, this will force them to pair. On the iPhone, you may need additional confirmation in the Bluetooth menu.

2. Step-by-step instruction: connecting to Android

On devices running MIUI (Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO) the connection process is simplified by built-in ecosystem support. For other Android devices, the steps are similar, but there may be no automatic definition of the headphone model.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the case cover Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White – headphones will automatically turn on.
2. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Bluetooth and activate the module.
3. In the list of available devices, find the item "Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic" (or "TWSEJ01JY") and tap it.
4. Confirm pairing. A MIUI pop-up will show you a suggestion to install the Mi Earphones app, which is optional, but gives you access to a uniform sound.

After successful connection, the Android status icon will appear in the headphone icon, and the Bluetooth menu will display the charge level of the case and each headphone separately. If the icon flashes or disappears, check whether the connection is blocked by a third-party application (for example, Greenify or Battery Saver).

3. iPhone connection: features and limitations

iPhone owners may face two key nuances: the lack of support for aptX codecs (Xiamo Mi True Wireless White uses AAC, which is compatible) and the need for manual confirmation of connection.

Instructions for iOS:

1. Remove the headphones from the case and wait for the blue indicator to blink.
2. On the iPhone, open Settings → Bluetooth.
3. In the "Other Devices" section, search for "TWSEJ01JY" or "Mi True Wireless" and tap it.
4. Confirm your connection in the dialog box that appears. iOS 14+ may require additional permission to access the microphone.

Limitations on iPhone:

• ⚠️ No display of headphone charge level in percent (only status "Connected").
• ⚠️ Game Mode (Latency Reduction) only works on Android.
• ⚠️ Codec can be used in conversations. SCO worse-than-sound.

If the headphones are connected but the sound is interrupted, try turning off the Auto Switch function in the Bluetooth iPhone settings. This will solve the problem of accidental connection breaks when switching between devices.

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On iPhone, after you connect, go to Settings → Bluetooth → The “i” icon next to your headphones and turn on the “Automatically Connect” option, which will eliminate manual pairing every time you remove it from the case.

4. Resetting headphone settings to factory

If Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White refuses to connect, plays sound in only one headphone or permanently breaks the connection, hard reset will help. This procedure erases all saved Bluetooth passwords and returns the headphones to the “out of the box” state.

How to perform the reset:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the touchpads on both headphones for 15 seconds. The indicators will start flashing red and white alternately.
3. Release the buttons – the headphones will reboot (the indicators will go out, then light up in blue).
4. Close and reopen the case cover – now the headphones are ready for a new connection.

After the reset, you may need to update the firmware (relevant to MIUI devices) to check the software version:

1. Connect the headphones to the smartphone Xiaomi/Redmi.
2. Open the Mi Earphones app (download to Google Play or AppGallery).
3. In the main menu of the application, a notification about the available firmware (if any) will appear.

5. Solving typical connection problems

Even after successful mating, Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White users may encounter a number of errors, and below is a table of the most common symptoms and ways to treat them.

If the problem persists, check the Bluetooth regional settings. Some Xiaomi firmware (especially global ones) may activate Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mode, which conflicts with True Wireless headphones, to turn it off:

1. Activate the developer mode (7 times tap the build number in Settings → About phone).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option to Disable Bluetooth A2DP Hardware Offload and activate it.
4. Reboot the phone.

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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White headphones do not support multipoint (simultaneous connection to two devices), and when you try to link them to two smartphones, the sound will play only on one.

6. Sound and control optimization

The basic settings of Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White allow you to listen to music and answer calls, but for full control it is necessary to adjust gestures and sound profile. On Android, this is done through the Mi Earphones app, on iPhone – through standard Bluetooth settings.

Available management functions (by default):

• 🎵 Double touch: playback/pause (both headphones) or call the voice assistant (left earphone).
• 📞 Single touch: Acceptance/end of a call.
• 🔇 Retention 1 second: Deflection of incoming call.

To reassign gestures to Android:

1. Open the Mi Earphones app.
2. Go to the Customization Control section.
3. Select action for the left/right headphone (such as rewinding tracks or adjusting volume).

To improve sound quality:

• 🎧 Turn on Equalizer in the Mi Earphones app (Bas or Bright is suitable for most genres).
• 📱 On Android, activate. LDAC or aptX in Bluetooth settings (if supported by your smartphone).
• 🔊 In Spotify or Apple Music, set the stream quality to “Very High” (320 kbps).

Important: when using LDAC, the delay of sound in games can increase, for gaming, it is better to switch to the AAC or SBC codec.

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To reduce the latency of games, turn on Game Mode in the Mi Earphones app. This will reduce latency to 80-100 ms (versus 150-200 ms in standard mode).

7. Compatibility with other devices

While Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White is marketed as a smartphone headphone, it can be connected to other gadgets, such as laptops, tablets, Smart TVs, and even game consoles.

Compatibility table:

To connect to Windows:

1. Open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Click "Add Device" and select "Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic".
3. If the sound is not played, in Device Manager, update the driver for Bluetooth Audio.

MacOS may have a problem with automatically switching sound to solve it.

1. Open System settings → Sound.
2. Exit tab" → Select "Mi True Wireless" manually.
3. Activate the "Show volume in the menu bar" option for a quick switch.

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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless White headphones don’t support Bluetooth 5.0 protocol — only 4.2.This means that on Bluetooth 5.0+ devices they will work in backward compatibility mode, which can slightly increase battery consumption.

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