How to connect Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 to your phone: full instructions

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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (codename TWSEJ04LS) They are still among the most popular. TWS-But even experienced users sometimes have difficulty connecting first, especially when it comes to pairing with iOS devices or older versions of Android. This article will help avoid common mistakes and customize headphones for the first time. 2-3 minute.

The main problem with connecting Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is that it doesn't have an obvious pairing activation algorithm. Unlike Redmi AirDots, there's no physical button, instead of touch control, and if you skip the touchpad-holding step, the phone just won't find the device on the list of available ones, and we'll go through each step in detail, including resetting and solving common bugs.

Compilation and preparation for connection

Before you start setting up, make sure that the headphone box contains all the necessary elements. The standard equipment of the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 includes:

• 🎧 Two wireless headphones (right and left)
• 🔋 Charging case with battery level indicator
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C for charging
• 📄 Short instructions (often in several languages, but without details)
• 🎁 Spare bags (in some regions)

Important: If the case is discharged, the headphones will not be able to enter pairing mode. Connect the case to the power source for 10-15 minutes, even if the indicator flashes, optimally use the original cable or a certified adapter with support for 5V/1A.

⚠️ Note: Do not use fast chargers with higher power 10W Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 case, which can cause the power controller to overheat and the Bluetooth module to malfunction.

Step-by-step: how to connect to Android

Algorithm pairing with phones on Android 8.0 and later:

1. Remove both earphones from the case, and they automatically turn on and sync with each other (you hear the beep).
2. Hold the touchpad on the right earpiece for 5-7 seconds until the light flashes white and red alternately, meaning the headphones are ready to pair.
3. On your phone, open Settings → Bluetooth and activate your search for new devices. The list will appear in Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (or TWSEJ04LS).
4. Click on the headphone name and confirm the pairing. In 3-5 seconds, a notification of successful connection will appear.

If the headphones don’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone’s Bluetooth module (turn it off/on in settings).
• 📱 Remove the Bluetooth app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Show it all. → Bluetooth → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🔋 Remove the headphones from the case and put them back for 10 seconds, then try again.

Headphones charged (indicator on the case burns white)

Bluetooth on your phone is enabled and visible for other devices

The distance between the phone and headphones is not more than 1 meter

Power saving mode is turned off on the phone (can block device search)-->

Features of connecting to iPhone and iPad

While Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 officially supports iOS, there are nuances here: the main problem is that some versions of the headphone firmware lack built-in support for the AAC codec, which causes audio delays when watching videos.

Instructions for iPhone/iPad:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and make sure Airplane Mode is turned off.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the headphones (hold the touchpad on the right earphone until the indicator blinks).
3. From the list of devices, select Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. If the name doesn't show, try updating the headphone firmware through the Mi Home app (see section below).
4. Once connected, check the sound quality in Settings → Bluetooth → I badge next to the headphones → Sound. Optimal codec is AAC.

⚠️ Note: On iOS 14 and below, you may need to manually switch the codec. Close all apps after you connect, play the audio file, and wait for the automatic switch to the next one. AAC (take up to 30 seconds).

Update the firmware through Mi Home

The firmware of the headphones affects the stability of the connection, the sound quality and the support of the codecs.

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to your phone (they should be in the list of Bluetooth devices).
3. Open Mi Home, tap + → Add Device → Headphones and select Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.
4. If an update is available, a notification will appear. Confirm the installation and wait until it is completed (don't remove the headphones from the case!).

After updating the firmware to version 2.7.1 and higher, the headphones support for the AAC codec for iOS, and the stability of the connection in crowded places (for example, in the subway).

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If the Mi Home app doesn’t find headphones, try temporarily disabling the VPN or changing the region of your Xiaomi account to “China” in your profile settings.

Resetting settings to factory

If the headphones are unstable or do not connect despite all attempts, reset:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the touchpad on both headphones simultaneously for 15 seconds.
3. The indicator on the case will flash red 3 times - this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Close the case cover for 5 seconds, then repeat the connection procedure from scratch.

Once reset, the headphones will lose all stored devices in memory. When you first connect to Android, you may need to confirm your permission to access contacts and call history (this is a standard request for Bluetooth devices with Hands-Free Profile support).

Additional settings and chips

After successful connection, you can customize headphones to your needs:

• 🎵 Change of control: Double tap on the left earphone to call voice assistant, play/pause on the right. Use the Mi Home app to reassign actions. → Management).
• 🔊 Game Sound Mode: Activated by triple tapping on the right earpiece, reduces latency to sound 80-100 MS (useful for shooters and dynamic games).
• 🛡️ Loss protection: You can turn on an alert in the Mi Home if the earphone falls out of your ear (Reminder of the loss function).

To check the charge level of your headphones on Android, install the Battery Widget Reborn widget or use the standard Bluetooth menu (some firmware shows a percentage of charge next to the device name).

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Game Sound increases battery consumption by 15-20%, and use it only when necessary to extend the headphone life.

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