Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2: How to connect to your phone in 3 minutes

Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 wireless headphones remain among the most popular models in the brand line due to the balance of price, sound quality and battery life. However, even experienced users sometimes have difficulties with the first connection - especially when it comes to pairing with iOS devices or outdated versions of Android. In this article, we will discuss not only the standard connection procedure, but also nuances that are not written in the official instructions.

It's important to understand that AirDots Pro 2 supports Bluetooth 5.0, which should theoretically guarantee a stable connection. But in practice, users face problems due to firmware conflicts, operating system constraints, or the banal discharge of the headphone battery, and we tested all possible scenarios and collected checklists for each step, from device preparation to fine-tuning the sound.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, make sure your Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 is ready to go. A common mistake for beginners is trying to connect to a dead headphone or a device that has already been paired with another phone.

• 🔋 Case Charging: Connect the Case to the Power Source (USB-C Or wireless charging, and wait until the light turns green (full charge), the minimum level for a successful connection is 30%.
• 🎧 Headphone Removal: Take both earbuds out of the case and put them next to each other.They should automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (blinking white/blue LED).
• 📱 Bluetooth check on your phone: Open the settings and make sure the Bluetooth module is activated. on Android 12+ Location access permission may be required to search for devices.

If the headphones don't flash, try to put them back in the case and re-extract them. Sometimes hard reset helps (press the button on the case for 10 seconds before changing the color of the indicator from red to white), This is especially true if the headphones were previously connected to another device and "forgot" it.

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If the headphones don't respond to the extraction from the case, check the charging contacts inside the case - they may have oxidized. Wipe them with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

Standard connection to Android-smartphone

The process of pairing with Android devices (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, etc.) usually does not cause difficulties, but there are nuances for different versions of the OS.

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode (blinking white/blue indicator).
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic 2 (or AirDots Pro 2 in the new firmware) and tap it.
4. Confirm pairing if you have a request. Some devices will need to enter PIN-code - default is 0000.

After successful connection, a notification will appear in the status bar, and in Bluetooth settings, an active device marked Connected. Please note: on Android 11 and below, additional permission to access contacts and media files may be required to properly manage calls.

Headphones are displayed in the list Bluetooth| Indicators on headphones are lit with a smooth white light |The sound is played synchronously in both headphones | In the Mi Home mobile app, headphones are defined as connected

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Important point: If you only hear sound in one earpiece, it's a sign of a mismatch.

1. Forget the device in Bluetooth settings.
2. Return the headphones to the case and wait until the indicator goes out.
3. Remove them and reconnect them.

Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of work

While AirDots Pro 2 isn’t officially certified for iOS, it works well with iPhones and iPads.

• 🍎 No support. AAC-codec (used) SBC), Which slightly degrades the sound quality.
• 🔊 Double-touch functions for playback control work, but the setup is only available through third-party apps.
• 📊 In the iOS settings, the charge level of the headphones is not displayed (only the case).

To connect:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Wait for Mi True Wireless Earphones to appear on the list and tap on it.
3. Confirm the conjugation. PIN-code not required.

A critical feature for iOS: once upgraded to iOS 16+, the headphones can automatically turn off when listening to music in the background (for example, when Spotify is folded), this is due to the optimization of Apple’s power consumption, the solution is to disable the “Low Data Consumption” option in the Bluetooth settings for AirDots Pro 2.

Solving Connection Problems

If the headphones are not detected by the phone or are permanently turned off, the reasons can be both software and hardware, and we have collected the most common scenarios and ways to eliminate them:

Special attention should be paid to the firmware of headphones. Outdated software can cause problems with connecting to new smartphones. You can check the firmware version through the Mi Home app (Device Profile section). If an update is available, install it by pre-charging the case to 100%.

Set up gesture and sound management

By default, AirDots Pro 2 supports basic gestures:

• 👆 Double touch on the right earpiece: playback / pause.
• 👇 Double touch on the left earpiece: call voice assistant.
• 🔇 Hold 2 seconds on any headphone: turn off the sound (only in call mode).

You can change the purpose of gestures through the Mi Home app:

1. Open the app and select your headphones.
2. Go to the Control Settings.
3. Select the action for the left/right headphone from the list (e.g., Next Track or Google Assistant Activation).

To improve the sound quality, we recommend:

• 🎛️ Turn it on. EQ-a proofreader in the player (e.g. Equalizer) FX Android).
• 🔊 Turn off Absolute Volume Bluetooth in the Developer Settings (on Android).
• 🎵 Use the codec. AAC (if available instead SBC for better detail.

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On the iPhone, gesture settings are only possible through third-party apps like AssistantTrigger or Shortcuts, as Apple restricts access to Bluetooth devices' APIs.

Resetting settings to factory

If all the connection attempts fail, the last option is to completely reset the headphones, which will remove all the saved pairings and return the factory settings.

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and press the button on the case for 20 seconds (the indicator should flash red → white → red).
3. Release the button. The headphones will automatically reboot.
4. Remove the headphones from the case – they should go into pairing mode (blinking blue/white).

After reset, the headphones will appear in the Bluetooth list as a new device. Note: the reset does not affect the firmware version, but can solve problems with “hang” of one of the headphones or cyclical shutdown.

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If the headphones don't connect after reset, try using another phone for the first pairing, and sometimes the conflict arises because of the Bluetooth cache on the main device.

Compatibility with other devices

Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 can be connected not only to smartphones, but also to:

• 💻 Laptops/PC with Bluetooth 4.2+ (Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux).
• 🎮 Game consoles: Nintendo Switch (only in TV-dock mode with Bluetooth adapter), PS5 (via the accessories settings → Bluetooth devices).
• 📺 Android TVs TV webOS (LG).

To connect to Windows:

1. Open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Select Mi True Wireless Earphones and wait for pairing to complete.

MacOS may require additional software to keep the microphone running properly (e.g., Bluetooth Explorer from the Xcode package). Also note that PCs and consoles will not run the low-latency (game mode) features available on smartphones.

Frequently asked questions

If your question is not covered in the article, check the official documentation of Xiaomi or contact for support through the Mi Home application (Feedback section). For the diagnosis of hardware problems (for example, the lack of sound in one earphone), we recommend visiting the service center - self-repair can lead to loss of warranty.