How to connect Xiaomi Air 2 Pro to the phone: full instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi Air 2 Pro wireless headphones are one of the most popular solutions for music lovers, thanks to the combination of high-quality sound, active noise reduction and long battery life. However, even with such an advanced device, users often have questions: how to make the first connection, what to do if the phone does not see the headphones, or how to switch between devices. This article will help you understand all the nuances of pairing Xiaomi Air 2 Pro with a phone on Android or iOS, and also prevent typical errors.

We will take a detailed look at not only the standard Bluetooth connection procedure, but also alternative methods (for example, through the Mi Home app), and give recommendations for setting up for optimal sound. Particular attention will be paid to solving problems that can arise when pairing, from banal (discharged headphones) to specific (Bluetooth profile conflict).

1. Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Air 2 Pro for the first connection

Before you start pairing, make sure your Xiaomi Air 2 Pro is ready to go, which will save you most of the problems during the connection phase.

• 🔋 Charging headphones and case, even if the indicator on the case is green, check the charge level through the app or by audible signal when you open the lid. The minimum charge for successful pairing is 20%.
• 📦 Packaging removal: Make sure that the headphones are removed from the protective film (especially on the charging contacts) and are freely placed in the case.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings (if the headphones have already been used). To do this, press and hold the touchpads on both headphones for 10 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white.

Pay attention to the indicators of the state:

White flashing light - headphones in pairing mode and ready to connect.

Red flashing – low battery charge (less than 10%).

Permanent white – the headphones are already connected to the device.

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones don't turn on or react to touch after being removed from the case, try cleaning the contacts in the case and on the headphones with a dry cotton swab. Often the cause is oxidation or contamination.

For users who have updated the headphone firmware, it is important to know that once the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro is upgraded, it automatically resets to factory settings, which means that all previous pairings will be removed and you will have to reconnect, which is often forgotten, which leads to confusion.

2. Standard Bluetooth connection (Android and iOS)

The most versatile way to pair is through the Bluetooth menu on your phone, which is suitable for most Android 8.0+ and iOS 12+ devices, but there may be minor differences in the interface.

For Android:

1. Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth (on some firmware, the path may differ, for example, Settings → Devices → Bluetooth).
2. Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off.
3. Remove both headphones from the case - they will automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (indicators will flash white).
4. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro (or Xiaomi Air 2 Pro) and tap it.
5. Confirm the pairing if a request appears.

For iOS (iPhone/iPad):

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Make sure Bluetooth is on.
3. Take the headphones out of the case and wait until Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro appears on the list.
4. Slip the name of the device and wait for the connection to be completed.

Once paired successfully, the headphones will automatically connect to the phone when removed from the case (if Bluetooth is on). Some MIUI firmware may notify you of the possibility of installing additional gesture control software, we recommend you agree, as this adds a double-touch feature to control playback.

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3. Connect via the Mi Home app (advanced settings)

The official Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Wear for newer versions) lets you not only connect your headphones, but also update your firmware, adjust your gestures, turn on Game Mode (reduced latency) and activate ANC (active noise cancellation).

1. Download and install Mi Home for Android or iOS.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account (required, otherwise some of the features will not be available!).
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and take the headphones out of the case.
4. In the app, go to Devices → Add Device (+) → Headphones.
5. Select Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro from the list and follow the on-screen instructions.

After connecting via Mi Home, additional options will be available:

• 🎵 Equalizer – pre-settings of sound (bass, vocals, balance).
• 🎮 Game Mode – reduces the latency of sound to 88 ms (useful for gaming and video viewing).
• 🔇 ANC — regulation of noise reduction level (weak / medium / strong).
• ⚙️ Customization of gestures – assigning actions to one/double/triple touch.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Home doesn't display the headphone settings section, upgrade to the latest version. Older versions (up to 6.0.100) don't support the Air 2 Pro.

You can also upgrade your headphone firmware via Mi Home, and go to About Device → Software Update. Don't interrupt the upgrade process, which can cause your headphones to malfunction. The average refresh time is 3-5 minutes.

4. Solving Connectivity Issues with Xiaomi Air 2 Pro

Even if you do the instructions right, you can have difficulties, and let's look at some of the most common problems and how to fix them.

If the headphones are plugged in but the sound is only played in one of them, check the sound balance in the phone settings:

On Android: Settings → Sound → Sound balance (should be in the middle).

On iOS: Settings → Universal Access → Audiovisual Content → Monoaudio Balance (turn off this option).

Another common problem is that you automatically connect to another device, for example, if the headphones were previously paired with a laptop, they might try to connect to it instead of a phone.

1. Forget the headphones on all devices except your phone.
2. Turn off Bluetooth on other devices.
3. Connect to the phone again.

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If the headphones are plugged in but quickly shut down, check your power saving settings on Android. Some firmware (e.g. EMUI or ColorOS) aggressively shuts off Bluetooth in the background. Add the Settings app to the battery optimisation exception list.

5. How to switch between devices (multi-connection)

The Xiaomi Air 2 Pro supports multi-connection to two devices at once (like a phone and a laptop), but it doesn’t work as intuitively as some competitors (like the AirPods).

1. First, connect the headphones to the first device (like a phone) via Bluetooth.
2. Without returning the headphones to the case, activate Bluetooth on the second device (laptop, tablet).
3. On the second device, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro in the list of available and connect.
4. Now, headphones will automatically switch between devices depending on which one plays the sound.

Important nuances of multiconnection:

• 📱 Device Priority: If both devices are playing sound at the same time, the last one to establish the connection will have priority.
• 🔋 Battery consumption: Multiconnection increases headphone battery consumption 10-15%.
• 🎵 Sound delay: When switching between devices, there may be a pause in 1-2 seconds.

To disable multi-connection and return to one device:

1. Disable the headphones from the unwanted device through its Bluetooth settings.
2. Return the headphones to the case and re-take them – they will connect to the last active device.

⚠️ Warning: If your headphones start to glitch after using multi-connection (switch off or reconnect on their own), reset to factory settings.This feature sometimes conflicts with the firmware of Android 11 and lower phones.

6. Optimizing sound and settings for better perception

Once successfully connected, it’s worth adjusting the sound to your preferences. Xiaomi Air 2 Pro supports several audio enhancement technologies, but by default they can be disabled.

Settings in the Mi Home app:

• 🎛️ Equalizer: Select one of the pre-profiles (Bases)+, Clean vocals, balance, or create your own.
• 🔊 ANC (Active noise reduction: Experiment with levels (Weak for the office, Strong for transport).
• 🎧 Transparent mode: Useful if you need to hear sounds (such as outside) activated by triple touch.

Settings on the phone:

On Android (especially on the firmware MIUI, Realme UI, ColorOS) available additional options:

• 🎶 Bluetooth Codec: In Bluetooth Settings, select AAC or aptX (if supported) for better sound quality.
• 🔇 Absolute Volume: Turn off this option in Settings → System system → For developers → Turn off absolute volume to adjust volume directly on headphones.

For iPhone users, customization options are limited, but you can improve the sound through:

• 🎵 Equalizer in Music Settings: Settings → Music. → Equalizer (select Bass or Pop).
• 🔊 Noise reduction settings: In the control panel (swipe down from the top right corner), hold the volume slider and select the mode ANC.

If you’re listening to music through Spotify or Apple Music, there are also separate equalizers in the settings of these apps that can be combined with headphone settings.

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For the best sound, use the AAC codec on iOS and aptX on Android (if supported). SBC is the most versatile but the worst quality codec.

7. Reset and flash the headphones (if nothing helps)

If all attempts to connect fail, and the headphones behave unstable (self-disconnect, do not synchronize with each other), you may need a complete reset or flashing.

Hard reset to factory settings:

1. Put both earbuds in the case.
2. Open the case lid.
3. Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones for 15 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white.
4. Close the case cover, then open it and try to connect again.

Identifying the link through Mi Home:

If the reset did not help, update the firmware:

1. Connect your headphones to your phone via Mi Home.
2. Go to About the device. → Update of the PO.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t interrupt the process!).

Once you flash it, the headphones will automatically reset, and all previous pairings will be removed. You'll have to reconnect.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones stop turning on or flash red after flashing, this may indicate a hardware malfunction. In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center - self-repair will lead to loss of warranty.

For users who want to return the old firmware (for example, due to the deterioration of sound after an update), unfortunately, there is no official way to roll back.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi Air 2 Pro