Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 wireless headphones have become one of the brand’s most popular accessories thanks to a combination of price, sound quality and battery life. However, many users face a simple at first glance problem: how to turn off these headphones to avoid wasting the battery? Official instructions from Xiaomi often keep silent about the nuances, and the standard “put in the case” does not always work – especially if the headphones are glitched or the case is discharged.
In this article, we will explore all possible ways to disable AirDots Pro 2, including hidden button combinations, software methods through the Mi Home app, and explain why headphones sometimes don’t turn off themselves and how to fix it.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can go straight to the shutdown section. For those who want to get a deeper look at the problem, we've prepared a method comparison table, tips for diagnosing malfunctions, and answers to frequent questions.
5 Ways to Turn Off Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2
AirDots Pro 2 headphones support multiple shutdown options, from basic to forced, depending on whether the sensors are working, whether the case is connected, whether there is access to the smartphone.
Important: Before turning off, make sure the headphones are not in firmware mode (the indicator flashes red and white).
Let’s look at all the ways in order, from the simplest to the radical.
1. Automatic shutdown via case
The safest and most recommended method
✅ How it works:
- Open the case lid.
Place both headphones in the nests (contacts should match the metal pads inside the case).
Close the cover – after 5-7 seconds, the headphones will completely turn off (the indicators will go out).
❌ Challenges and solutions:
If the indicators continue to burn, check whether the lid is tightly closed (sometimes dust or deformation of the case interferes).
If the case is discharged (the indicator on the case does not burn), the headphones will not turn off automatically - they will have to be manually turned off.
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2. Manual shutdown through the touch panel
If the case is unavailable or the headphones are buggy, use physical buttons. Each earphone has a touch area that responds to touch.
🔹 Instructions:
1. Get the headphones out of the case (if they were there).
2. Hold the touch panel on any headphone for 8-10 seconds until you hear the sound (beep) and the indicator goes out.
3. Repeat for the second headphone (they turn off independently).
⚠️ Attention:
If the earphone emits two short signals after holding the sensor and does not turn off, this is a sign of a firmware failure. Try resetting the settings (see section below).
3.Switch off via the Mi Home app
The official Xiaomi app allows you to control headphones remotely, but with restrictions.
📱 How do you do it:
1. Open Mi Home and connect to the headphones (they should be paired with a smartphone).
2. Go to the Device Profile → Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2.
3.Push three dots (⋮) top-right → Select to disconnect.
❗ Limitations of method:
It only works if the headphones are connected to the phone via Bluetooth.
Not all versions of the app support this feature (update Mi Home to the latest version).
After the software shutdown, the headphones can be turned on again when removed from the case.
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4. Forced reset (if the headphones are not turned off)
If standard methods don't work and the headphones drain the battery, do a hard reset, which will bring them back to factory settings and turn them off.
⚙️ Step-by-step instruction:
1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid, but don't take out the headphones.
3. Hold the button on the case (located on the side or bottom) for 15-20 seconds until the indicators on the headphones start flashing red and white.
4. Release the button - the headphones will reset and turn off.
⚠️ Attention:
After reset, you will have to reconnect the headphones to the phone (they will disappear from the list of conjugated devices in Bluetooth), as well as reset the gesture settings and uniformity of the sound (EQ).
What if the reset didn't help?
5. Discharge before complete shutdown (extreme case)
If the headphones are frozen and do not respond to any manipulations, you just have to wait for the battery to completely discharge, which will take 12-24 hours in active condition (if they are not in the case).
⚡ How to speed up the process:
Turn on the music at maximum volume via Bluetooth.
Put your headphones next to the heat source (but don’t heat too much – risk battery damage!).
❌ Cons of the method:
Deep discharge is harmful to lithium-ion batteries - after this headphones can lose capacity faster.
Does not guarantee the solution of the problem (after charging, the failure may recur).
Why Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 is not turned off: 7 reasons and solutions
If the headphones ignore the shutdown commands, the reason is hardware or software failures, and we've collected the most common cases and ways to fix them.
🔍 Table: Diagnostics of problems
| Symptoms. | Probable cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The indicator is lit white, does not respond to the sensor | Firmware getting stuck | Resetting through a button on the case (mode 4) |
| Only one headphone is turned off. | The battery is discharged in one of the headphones | Charge both headphones in a case for 1-2 hours |
| Spontaneous inclusion in the case | Touch panel sticking | Wipe the sensors with alcohol, reset the settings. |
| Not turned off when the case cover is closed | Magnetic sensor in case damaged | Check the magnets (attach a metal object to the cover) |
| The indicator flashes red after turning off | Short circuit or moisture | Dry your headphones for 24 hours in rice or silica gel |
💡 Useful advice:
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If the headphones start to spontaneously turn on in the case, check if they are lying next to a source of a strong magnetic field (for example, a wireless charging or a speaker), this can knock down the sensors.
How to check if the headphones are actually turned off
Many users think the headphones are off, but they continue to consume power in the background. Here's how to make sure they're actually off:
🔎 Signs of a complete shutdown:
The lights on the headphones do not burn (even weakly).
When lifted to the ear there is no noise or squeak (sometimes headphones emit a quiet background noise, if not completely turned off).
In the list of Bluetooth devices on the phone, the headphones are displayed as unconnected (gray icon).
📊 Battery discharge test:
1. Fully charge the case and headphones.
2. "Switch off" the headphones in the selected way.
3. Leave them out of the case for 24 hours.
4. Check the charge level through the Mi Home app:
If the battery is down by more than 10%, the headphones are not turned off completely.
⚠️ Attention:
AirDots Pro 2 headphones in sleep mode (not completely off) can discharge at a rate of 1-2% per hour. This is normal for standby mode, but not for a complete shutdown.
Tips for saving batteries: how to extend the life of the battery
Even if you turn off your headphones correctly, their battery degrades over time, the following recommendations will help to increase the life of the headphones and avoid sudden discharges.
🔋 Optimal operating conditions:
Keep headphones in the case - it not only turns them off, but also protects against dust / moisture.
Avoid full discharge (below 5%) and overcharging (above 95%) – the optimal charge range is 20-80%.
- Don’t leave it in the heat or cold – ideal storage temperature is 10–25°C.
📵 What reduces the life of the battery:
- Constant Bluetooth connection without listening to music (earphones remain standby).
Maximum volume – the amplifier consumes more energy.
Frequent resets are stressful for the power controller.
🔄 How to charge properly:
1. Charge the case every 2-3 days, even if the headphones were not used.
2.For the first charge after purchase, discharge the headphones to 0% and charge to 100% (battery calibration).
3. Use the original cable - cheap analogues can undercharge the battery.
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The most common reason for quick discharge is the unturned Game Mode (low latency) mode. Turn it off in the Mi Home settings if you are not playing.
Frequent User Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced owners of Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 Sometimes they make mistakes that lead to failures or rapid wear and tear.-5 They are wrong and explain why they are wrong.
❌ Myth 1: “Hearphones turn off if they are not used"
Reality: Without a case, they go into standby mode and discharge in 12-18 hours.
Solution: Always put them in the case or turn them off manually.
❌ Myth 2: You can charge your headphones with any charge"
Reality: Powerful adapters (such as those from a smartphone) can overheat the charge controller in a case.
- Solution: Use charging 5V/1A (standard USB-computer port will do).
❌ Myth 3: Resetting the settings solves all problems"
Reality: Frequent resets wear out the flash memory of the headphones and can lead to loss of functions (such as gestures).
Solution: Use reset only if other methods have not helped.
❌ Myth 4: If the headphones are wet, they should be dry immediately with a hair dryer"
Reality: Hot air can warp the speaker membranes and damage the battery.
Solution: Dry them for 24 hours in rice or silica gel at room temperature.
❌ Myth 5: “Firmware updates are not important"
Reality: Older versions of the software may contain bugs with autonomy (for example, headphones do not turn off in the case).
Solution: Check for updates to Mi Home regularly.