How to set up Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic: a complete guide from connectivity to fine-tuning

What is Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic and why do you want to set them up?

Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic is a budget wireless model with Bluetooth 5.0 support that offers basic functionality for listening to music and calls. Despite its simplicity, it requires the right setup to unlock all the possibilities. Many users face connection problems, unstable sound or do not know how to activate additional features. This article will help you understand all the nuances.

The main reasons why you should set up headphones:

• 🔊 Optimization of sound – improvement of basses, adjustment of the equalizer to the genres of music.
• 📱 Stable connection – elimination of communication breaks and sound delays.
• 👆 Gesture management – customizing touch buttons to your needs.
• 🔋 Saving charge – extending the operating time from one charge.

Even if you use headphones out of the box, some features can be disabled by default, such as low latency for games or automatic shutdown for prolonged inactivity, all of which can be manually activated.

Preparation for the setup: what will be needed

Before you start setting up, make sure you have:

• 📱 Android smartphone (version 6.0 and above) or iOS (version 10 and above).
• 🔋 Charged headphones (at least 30% charge).
• 🎧 Mi Home or Xiaomi Wear (for advanced settings).
• 📡 Stable Internet connection (to download firmware updates).

If you use an iPhone, note that some features (such as headphone firmware) may not be available, in which case you will have to adjust through standard Bluetooth settings.

Step-by-step: how to connect Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic to the phone

The process of connecting headphones to a smartphone takes no more than 2 minutes, but there are several nuances that will help to avoid errors.

1. Activate the pairing mode: Pull the headphones out of the case and press the touch button on both headphones for 5 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white. This means that the headphones are ready to connect.
2. On your smartphone, open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on device search. The list will appear Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic (or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic).
3. Confirmation of connection After successful pairing, the headphones will light up blue (or go out).In some cases, you may need to enter the code 0000.

If the headphones don't connect, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on your phone.
• 🧹 Clear the list of conjugate devices (especially if other Xiaomi headphones have previously connected).
• 🔋 Charge headphones up to 50% and try again.

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones only connect one at a time, reset them. To do this, press the buttons on both headphones for 10 seconds until the indicators flash red 3 times.

Sound tuning: equalizer, bass and spatial sound

By default, Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic has a neutral sound signature, but it can be changed through the Mi Home app or third-party equalizers.

Steps to set up in Mi Home:

1. Open the app and find your headphones in the list of devices.
2. Go to the section Sound settings → Equator.
3. Select one of the pre-set profiles: 🎵 Balance is a neutral sound. 🎶 Basses - reinforced low frequencies. 🎤 Voice - Optimization for podcasts.

If necessary, adjust the sliders manually.

For iPhone, you can use the built-in equalizer in Settings → Music → Equalizer.

• 🔊 Increase low frequencies: Choose a Basa or Hip Hop profile.
• 🎛 Manual setting: Increase sliders by 60Hz and 100Hz.

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If the sound is too quiet, check the volume limit settings on your phone. On Android, this is Settings → Sound → Safe Volume Level.

Gesture management and touch button functions

Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic supports basic gestures for playback control. By default, the following commands are available:

• 👆 One touch - playback/pause.
• 👆👆 Double touch - the next track.
• 👆👆👆 Triple touch - previous track.
• 👆 2 seconds – Calling the voice assistant (Google Assistant or Siri).

Unfortunately, this model cannot reassign gestures through official software. However, on Android, you can use third-party applications such as MacroDroid or Tasker to create custom scripts.

Example of settings via MacroDroid:

1. Install the application and provide access to Special Features.
2. Create a new macro with a trigger Connect Bluetooth device (select Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic).
3. Add the Start App action (e.g. Spotify with double touch).

⚠️ Attention: Excessive touching of touch buttons can lead to false positives. If the headphones accidentally miss tracks, reduce the force of pressing or turn off gestures for one of the headphones.

Updating the firmware and solving connection problems

Regular firmware updates improve communication stability and add new features. You can check the relevance of the version through the Mi Home app:

1. Open the app and select your headphones.
2. Go to Settings → Update firmware.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to complete (don’t turn off the headphones!).

Typical problems and their solutions:

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If after updating the firmware headphones began to work worse, reset to factory settings (click the buttons for 10 seconds).

How to extend the battery life

Battery life Xiaomi Earphones 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.
• 📴 Reduce volume – at maximum volume, the battery sits down 2 times faster.
• 🔄 Store in a case - it not only charges headphones, but also protects against accidental pressing.
• 🌡 Avoid extreme temperatures – do not leave your headphones in the sun or in the cold.

If the battery is running out quickly, try:

1. Reset the headphone settings (click the buttons for 10 seconds).
2. Clean the charging contacts in the case with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
3. Update the firmware through Mi Home.

⚠️ Warning: If the case stopped charging the headphones, check its charge with the indicator. If the indicator does not burn when connecting to charging, the case may be defective.

Comparison with other Xiaomi models: should you overpay?

Xiaomi Earphones 2 Basic is the base model in the brand’s line of wireless headphones. For comparison, let’s look at the key differences from the more expensive versions:

If you want headphones solely for listening to music and calls, the Earphones 2 Basic is the best choice for price/quality. For games or watching videos, it is better to consider low-latency models (for example, Redmi AirDots 3).

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Check compatibility with your phone before you buy.Some features (like the fast pair) only work on Xiaomi devices with MIUI.

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