How to Switch Music to Xiaomi Redmi Airdots 2: All Ways + Secret Chips

Why is switching music to Redmi Airdots 2 raising questions?

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots 2 wireless headphones have gained popularity due to a combination of price, sound quality and convenience. However, many users have difficulty trying to switch tracks directly from the headphones - the function is either unstable or absent in its usual form. Unlike more expensive models (for example, AirPods or Sony WF-1000XM4), there are no touch panels or separate buttons to control playback.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can switch music to Redmi Airdots 2, from the standard gestures to the hidden features in the Mi Home app, and you’ll learn why switching sometimes doesn’t work and how to fix it. If you’ve just bought these headphones or used them for a long time, but haven’t figured out the controls, the material will be useful.

Spoiler: On some firmware, double-pressing the headphone button only switches tracks in one direction (forward), and you'll have to use a smartphone or voice assistant to return to the previous track.

Method 1: Control through a physical button on the headphone

The main method of switching music to Redmi Airdots 2 is to use a multifunction button on the body of each earpiece, and by default, the manufacturer has programmed the following combinations:

• 🎵 One short press - playback / pause;
• 🔀 Double tap – move to the next track;
• 🔙 Triple press – return to the previous track (does not work on all firmware!).

An important nuance: the combinations work only on the right headphone (main, master). The left earphone in most cases is only responsible for turning on / off or activating the voice assistant. If you can not change the track with double press, check:

1. Are the headphones connected to the smartphone in Stereo mode (A2DP), and not Mono (HFP);
2. Is Low Latency enabled in Bluetooth settings – it can block control?
3. Is the headphone firmware updated to the latest version (see section below).

If triple pressing doesn't work, try an alternative method: hold the double press (press twice and hold your finger a second time).

Method 2: Voice commands via Google Assistant or Siri

If the physical button seems uncomfortable, you can delegate the music switch to the voice assistant, which works on any headphone, including the Redmi Airdots 2, if they are connected to a smartphone with Google Assistant (Android) or Siri (iPhone).

The algorithm is simple:

1. Activate voice assistant: On Android: say “OK, Google” or hold the button on the headphone (if configured); On iPhone: say “Hello, Siri” or hold the power button.

• 🎵"Next Track / Next Song";
• 🔙"Previous Previous post: “Previous Song";
• 🎶"Put on a pause / "Pause music".

The advantage of this method is that you don't have to memorize the combinations of taps, and the assistant understands the commands even with small errors in pronunciation.

• ⚠️ It only works with a stable internet connection (for voice processing);
• ⚠️ On a noisy street, the assistant may not recognize the team;
• 🔋 In addition, consumes the battery of the smartphone.

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If the voice assistant doesn’t respond to commands, check in Bluetooth settings if the microphone permission for headphones is enabled.

Method 3: Manage via Mi Home (hidden settings)

Few people know, but the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS) has hidden control settings for Redmi Airdots 2. They allow you to reassign button actions or even activate gestures (for example, touching the headphone to switch tracks).

Instructions for setting:

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store
2. Connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth;
3. Open Mi Home, go to Profile → My Devices and find Redmi Airdots 2.
4. Slip on the headphones and select the Control Settings (or Button Settings in English).

In this menu, you'll see a table of possible actions. Here's an example of the options available:

Note that not all options may be available for your firmware version. If there is no action on the list, update the headphone software (see next section).

Method 4: Update firmware for advanced features

If your Redmi Airdots 2 don't support triple tap or other control features, the problem could be with outdated firmware. Xiaomi periodically releases updates for wireless headphones, adding new gestures or fixing bugs.

To update the firmware:

1. Connect the headphones to the smartphone;
2. Open the Mi Home app and find the device in the list.
3. If an update is available, a notification will appear with the Update button.
4. Confirm the installation and wait until the end (earphones should be charged at least 50%).

After the update, check if new options have appeared in the control settings. For example, in the firmware v1.7.1.0 added support for the gesture "swipe over the touchbar" (although officially it is not), and in v1.9.0.4 fixed the bug with a double press.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the firmware update process, even if the headphones do not respond for a long time. On average, the procedure takes 2-5 minutes. If you interrupt the update, the headphones may stop turning on, and you will need to reset through factory firmware (instructions are in the official documentation of Xiaomi).

Method 5: Alternative management applications (if Mi Home doesn't help)

If the Mi Home app doesn’t offer the right options or sees the headphones, you can use third-party utilities, which often provide more customization options than standard software.

Top.-3 Applications for Redmi Airdots Management 2:

• 📱 Earbuds Battery (Android) – shows battery power and allows you to reassign buttons;
• 🎧 Headset Button Controller (Android) – Advanced gesture settings for any wireless headphone;
• 🍎 AssistantTrigger (iOS) – Adds support for voice commands for headphones without native integration.

Example of settings in Headset Button Controller:

1. Install the application and provide access to Special Features;
2. Select Redmi Airdots 2 from the list of devices.
3. Set up actions for single, double and triple pressing;
4. Save the settings and reboot the headphones.

Warning: Some apps may conflict with Mi Home.If after installing a third-party utility, the headphones start to glitch, reset their settings (press the button for 10 seconds before the red and white indicator flashes) and reconnect.

What to do if the switching of tracks does not work?

If neither method worked, the problem could be a hardware or software failure.

1. Check Connection: Headphones should be in Stereo (A2DP) mode, not Headset (HFP); In the smartphone's Bluetooth settings, turn off the "Audio Calls Only" option.
2. Reset your headphone settings: Press the button on both headphones for 15 seconds before red and white flash; Remove the device from the Bluetooth conjugated list and reconnect.

Check compatibility.

• On some smartphones (for example, iPhone or devices on ColorOS) control through the button can be blocked by the OS;
• Update your smartphone to the latest version.