How to connect Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic to a smartphone: instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic wireless headphones have become one of the brand’s most popular budget accessories thanks to a combination of sound, compactness and price. However, even with such simple devices, users often have questions about how to turn on headphones correctly, why they are not determined by the phone or suddenly turn off. This article will help you understand all the nuances of connection – from basic instructions to solving non-obvious problems.

We will take a detailed look at the process of pairing with Android devices (including Xiaomi smartphones, Redmi, POCO) iOS (iPhone/iPad), We will also give recommendations for optimizing sound and increasing battery life. We will focus on common bugs that interfere with successful connectivity, such as why headphones may not appear on the list of available devices or why the sound is interrupted after a few minutes of use.

If you have just unpacked the Earphone 2 Basic or have problems after updating your phone’s firmware, this guide will save you time and avoid contacting the service center.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, you need to activate the headphones correctly. Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic have a feature: they automatically go into search mode only when you first turn on or after resetting.

• 🔋 Charge your headphones by at least 30% – the indicator on the case should flash red or burn white. If the indicator does not respond to the connection to charge, check the cable and port.
• 🎧 Remove the headphones from the case (if you use the case model) - they must automatically turn on. For the caseless version, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds until the blue indicator flashes.
• 🔊 Check the sound signal: if successfully turned on, a voice assistant in Chinese ("" - "on") or a melody should sound.

Important: If the headphones have been previously connected to another device, they can automatically try to connect to it. In this case, you need to reset the settings (instructions in the next section). Also make sure that within a radius of 10 meters there are no other active Xiaomi devices (for example, fitness bracelets or speakers) that can cause interference.

💡

If the light flashes red and blue alternately, it means that the headphones are discharged. 15-20 minutes, even if you are sure they were charged before.

2. Resetting headphone settings (if not connected)

If the Earphone 2 Basic isn't on the list of available devices or has been paired with another gadget before, you'll need to reset. This procedure removes all stored connections and returns the headphones to factory settings. Here's how to do it:

1. Turn off the headphones (hold the power button for 5 seconds until the indicator goes out).
2. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.
3. Release the button – the headphones will automatically restart and go into pairing mode (the indicator will flash blue).

Once reset, the Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic headphones will be available for connection as a new device. Note: this procedure also resets the uniformity settings (if you have changed them through the Mi Home app).

3. Step-by-step instruction: connecting to Android

The process of pairing with Android phones (including devices Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei and others) takes no more than a few years. 1-2 Follow the instructions:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth on your phone and activate the module.
2. Make sure that the Earphone 2 Basic headphones are in search mode (blue light flashes).
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic (or Redmi AirDots 2 – in some regions, headphones are sold under this name) and tap it.
4. Confirm pairing if a request appears (some phones may need to enter the 0000 code).

Once successfully connected, the phone will have a headphone icon in the status bar, and the indicator on the Earphone 2 Basic will stop flashing and will burn constantly blue. If the sound is only in one earphone, check if the Mono mode is activated in the Bluetooth settings.

Headphones are displayed in the list of conjugated devices|The indicator on the headphones burns constantly blue|The sound is played in both headphones.|In the status bar of the phone is visible Bluetooth icon with headphones

-->

4. Connection to iPhone or iPad (iOS)

Despite the fact that Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic is optimized for Android devices, they work well with iPhone/iPad. The algorithm of the connection is almost identical, but there are a few nuances:

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on iPhone and activate the module.
2. Headphones should be in search mode (blinking blue indicator).
3. In the list of Other devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic and tap it.
4. Wait for the inscription Connected – on iOS you do not need to enter PIN-code.

On iOS, you may have a problem automatically reconnecting after you turn off your headphones, to avoid this, after you first pair:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Bluetooth and find Earphone 2 Basic in the list of My devices.
• 🔄 Slip on the i icon next to the headphone name and select Forget this device.
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones – this will help stabilize the connection.

Important for iOS: on iPhones, headphones can display as "Unknown Device" - this is normal and does not affect sound quality. Also on iOS, some features are not available, such as firmware via Mi Home or gesture settings.

Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO|Samsung|iPhone (Apple)|Huawei/Honor|Another mark.

-->

5. Sound tuning and headphone control

Once connected, you can optimize the sound and learn how to control playback. Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic supports basic gestures and evenness settings (EQ), But their functionality depends on the firmware of the phone.

Reproduction control:

• 🎵 Playback/pause: one click on the touchpad on any headphone.
• 🔀 Next Track: Two clicks on the right earpiece.
• 🔙 Previous Post:Two clicks on the left earpiece.
• 📞 Answer/Completion of the Call: One Click on Any Phone.

On Android (especially on Xiaomi smartphones), additional settings are available through the Mi Home app:

1. Install Mi Home from Google Play.
2. Add headphones to the app through Add Device → Audio.
3. In the device menu, select Sound Settings and adjust EQ (For example, bass boost or pure vocals).

💡

If the gestures don't work, check if the case blocks the touchpads on the headphones, and iPhones may need to allow access to the microphone in privacy settings.

6. Solving common problems

Even after a successful connection, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Headphones are connected, but there is no sound

Possible causes:

• 🔇 The phone has the wrong sound source (for example, a speaker instead of headphones).
• 🔊 Headphones are connected in Mono mode (only one channel).
• 🎛 Android Settings Activated with No Sound or Vibration.

Solution: Open the Quick Settings Panel on your phone and make sure Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic is selected as the output device. on Android 11+ This can be done through settings. → Sound. → Output device.

Problem 2: Headphones are constantly switched off

This is one of the most common complaints.

• 📶 Weak Bluetooth signal (obstacles, long distance).
• 🔋 Discharged battery of headphones (below 10%).
• 🤖 Conflict with other Bluetooth devices (e.g. smartwatches).

Decision:

1. Bring the phone closer to the headphones (optimal distance - up to 1 meter).
2. Disable other Bluetooth devices in Settings → Bluetooth.
3. Enable Bluetooth High Performance in Developer (on Android).

💡

If the headphones are turned off during calls, check the microphone settings in the phone app. iPhone may need to manually select Earphone 2 Basic as the device for calling in Settings → Phone. → Calls on other devices.

Problem 3: Different time left and right headphone

If one earphone discharges faster than the other, it may be due to:

• 🔋 Uneven charging in the case (try to rearrange the headphones in places).
• 🎧 Different volume levels on each headphone (check the balance in the sound settings).
• 🔄 Software failure (reset settings as described above).

7. Optimization of autonomy and sound quality

The standard running time of the Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic is up to 4 hours on a single charge (with a case – up to 12 hours).

• 🔋 Turn off Bluetooth headphones when not in use – even in standby mode, they consume charge.
• 🎵 Turn the volume down to 70% — Maximum volume reduces the working time 30-40%.
• 📵 Use In-Air mode on your phone if you don’t need calls – this reduces background Bluetooth activity.
• 🔄 Regularly update your headphone firmware via Mi Home (only available on Android).

To improve sound quality:

• 🎧 Enable high quality audio in Bluetooth settings (on Android 10)+).
• 🎛 Use uniformity Bass Boost for music or Pure Vocals for podcasts (in Mi Home).
• 🔊 Turn off Absolute Volume in the developer settings (this will allow you to adjust the sound level more accurately).

Critical: If you use headphones to watch videos, turn on the video player settings to "Sound Delay Compensation" (usually available in Additional Settings) to eliminate sound and picture dissynchronization.

8 Compatibility with other devices

Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic supports Bluetooth 5.0 protocol, so they can be connected not only to smartphones, but also to other gadgets:

To connect to Windows 10/11:

1. Open the settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Click Add Bluetooth or another device → Bluetooth.
3. Select Earphone 2 Basic from the list and wait for the driver installation to be completed.

On macOS, headphones can be delayed, due to the peculiarities of the implementation of Bluetooth in Apple. To reduce the lag, disable other Bluetooth devices and restart the Mac.

💡

When connected to a PC or TV, headphones can be defined as "Stereo Headphones" without microphone support, which is normal — you can't use them for calls, but the music and video will play correctly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Earphone 2 Basic