Modern wireless headphones like the Xiaomi Mi Air 2 have become an essential accessory for millions of users who value wire freedom and high sound quality. However, despite the sophisticated ergonomics and convenience, the initial synchronization of the device with a smartphone can raise questions for those who are faced with this technique for the first time.
The connection process may vary slightly depending on your mobile device’s operating system, whether it’s Android or iOS, and there are nuances associated with the case standby mode and activation of the Bluetooth module inside the headphones themselves. In this article, we will take a detailed look at all the stages of setting up, look at possible errors and provide solutions to the most common problems faced by the owners of these popular sites. TWS-headphone.
Before you start setting up, make sure your Xiaomi Air 2 is charged and your smartphone is in close proximity. Ignoring simple prep rules often leads to gadgets not seeing each other on the list of available devices. Let's break down a step-by-step algorithm that will help you enjoy music in just a few minutes.
Preparation of headphones and smartphone for pairing
The first and most important step is to properly prepare the equipment. Many users make the mistake of trying to plug in a device that is in deep sleep or discharged. In the Xiaomi Air 2 case, the headphones must be inserted tightly so that the charging contacts contact the pins inside the socket. If the indicator on the case does not light up when the lid is opened, perhaps the battery of the case is completely empty.
You need to make sure your smartphone is running Bluetooth. Most modern phones do this through the notification curtain, but for a full setup, you'd better go to the basic settings, and it's also worth checking if the phone's flight mode is on, which blocks all wireless connections, making it impossible to find devices.
Special attention should be paid to the charge of the headphones themselves. If the Air 2 has been in the case for a long time, it may take several minutes to “wake up” the battery. To activate Bluetooth mode on Xiaomi Air 2, you need to remove both headphones from the case at the same time, only after extraction they go into search mode and start flashing indicators, signaling readiness for (mating).
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Before first use, fully charge the case and headphones for 1-2 hours to calibrate the power controller and avoid false indications of the charge level in the future.
Step-by-step instructions for Android devices
Owners of Android smartphones (Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei, and others) have the advantage of having an advanced setup option via the system menu, and the connection process is as standardized as possible, but has its own characteristics depending on the version of the operating system and the manufacturer’s shell.
Once you have removed the headphones from the case and they have entered pairing mode (the indicators have started flashing white often), take the phone in your hands. Unlock the screen and go to the settings section. You will need to find the item responsible for wireless connections.
Follow the algorithm further:
- 📱 Open your smartphone’s settings and select the Bluetooth partition.
- 🔍 Make sure the Bluetooth switch is active and press the Device Search button or wait for the automatic scan.
- 🎧 In the list of "Available devices" find the entry Mi Air 2 or Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2.
- ✅ Click on the device name to initiate the connection. If you need confirmation, press OK or Hide.
Once the connection is successful, the headphone icon will appear in the status bar, and the voice assistant can say the phrase "Connected." If the device is found but the connection is not happening, try removing old headphone records from the Bluetooth menu and repeat the procedure.
☑️ Checking Android Connectivity
Configure the connection on the iPhone (iOS)
Users of the Apple ecosystem can also easily use Xiaomi Air 2, although some specific features (such as a pop-up with a case charge) can only be available on Xiaomi smartphones with a MIUI shell.
The sync process with an iPhone or iPad is almost identical to connecting any other Bluetooth headsets, the main difference being the interface of the iOS settings menu, which may be unusual for those who used only Android before.
Follow the following steps:
- 🍏 Open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to the Bluetooth section.
- 🎧 Remove both Xiaomi Air 2 headphones from the charging case.
- 🔎 In the “Other devices” section, the phone should have the inscription Mi Air 2 on the screen.
- 👆 Tap the headphone name with your finger. The system will request proof of pairing.
Importantly, if the headphones were previously paired with another device (like a friend’s Android smartphone), they may try to connect to it automatically, in which case the old device needs to temporarily turn off Bluetooth or select “Forget the device” in the settings.
⚠️ Warning: If the iPhone sees the device but says "I couldn't connect," try restarting the phone itself. Often, the Bluetooth module cache in iOS gets overflowing and interferes with new connections.
Use of the Xiaomi Earbuds app
For advanced functionality and fine-tuning of the sound, the developers suggest using a special application Xiaomi Earbuds. Although the basic connection works without it, the installation of this software allows you to unlock the full potential. TWS-Headsets, including firmware updates and gesture adjustments.
The app is available in Google Play for Android and the App Store for iOS. Once installed and launched, the program will automatically detect the connected headphones if they are active. In the application interface, you can see the exact percentage of charge of the left and right earphone separately, as well as the charge of the case itself, which the standard phone menu shows not always correctly.
The main features of the application:
- 🔄 Firmware Update: Updates are regularly released to improve connection stability and microphone noise reduction quality.
- 🎛️ Touch settings: You can reassign dual and triple tapping functions to control music or call a voice assistant.
- 🎚️ Equalizer: Selecting (presets) sounds or manually adjusting frequencies to improve bass or high frequencies.
Using official software is especially recommended if you notice unstable operation of one of the channels or desynchronization of sound. firmware update often solves such software glitches (errors).
What to do if the app does not see the headphones?
Resetting settings and solving connection problems
Even the most reliable devices sometimes fail. If the Xiaomi Air 2 stops connecting, the sound comes from only one headphone or the phone sees the device but does not connect, you need to reset to factory settings. This is a versatile solution for most Bluetooth headset problems.
The Mi Air 2 reset procedure is mechanically done without having to climb into the software menus, which is convenient because it works even if the headphones are “hung” and do not respond to touch.
Instructions for complete reset (Hard Reset):
- Place both headphones in the charging case.
- Make sure the case cover is open and the headphones are installed correctly (charging indicator burns).
- Press and hold the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously for 20 seconds.
- The indicators must flash red several times before going out, which means that the reset has been successfully completed.
After this procedure, the headphones will forget all previously connected devices, and you will need to re-find them in the phone's Bluetooth menu, like the first time you bought them, and if the problem was to de-synchronize the left and right channels, this method should help.
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Mechanical reset by holding sensors in the case is the most effective tool for problems with channel synchronization or connection failure.
Table of indicators and their significance
Understanding lighting helps quickly diagnose the state of a device without connecting to a phone. Xiaomi Air 2 uses a color scheme to convey status information to the user.
The table below shows the main states of indicators on headphones and case:
| Color of indicator | Blinking mode | Significance of state |
|---|---|---|
| White | Frequent flashing | Interconnection mode (device search) |
| White | It's burning all the time. | Headphone connected to phone |
| Red. | It's burning all the time. | Battery's on charge. |
| Red. | Gasnet | Charging complete (100%) |
| Red. | Slow blinking | Low battery charge level |
Note that if the indicator is lit red immediately after extraction from the case, it is a signal of a critically low charge, in which case the connection attempt may not succeed, and the device is better returned to the case for recharging.
⚠️ Note: Do not use Xiaomi Air to charge the case 2 powerful fast charging units from laptops or flagship smartphones (power higher than the 18-20 W), unless the instructions say otherwise, this may damage the power controller of the (small) case.