How to connect Xiaomi Mi AirDots Pro to a smartphone: full instructions with photos and videos

Xiaomi Mi AirDots Pro wireless headphones (TWS LBRTWJ10) remain among the most popular budget headsets even years after their release, with the main advantages of low price, high-quality sound with support for AAC and SBC codecs, and a compact case with fast charging function. However, many users face problems when first connected: headphones are not detected, the sound is interrupted or only one earphone is running.

In this article, we’ll explore all the possible ways to pair Mi AirDots Pro with Android and iOS devices, including alternative methods for older smartphones. You’ll also learn how to reset your headphones to factory if they’ve forgotten the previous device, and what to do if the indicator on the case flashes white, but the connection does not occur.

If you've just unpacked your headphones, don't rush to try to plug them in right away. Check the case and headphones first, as the dead devices may not show up in the pairing list. Note: Mi AirDots Pro supports multi-point connectivity, meaning they can work with two devices at the same time (like a smartphone and a laptop), but this requires proper setup.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before pairing with your phone, you need to make sure that the Xiaomi Mi AirDots Pro headphones are ready to go.

If the indicator on the case does not burn at all, it means that the charge is completely exhausted. Connect the case to the charger (use a USB Type-C cable) and wait until the indicator flashes red (charging is going) or white (charge ≥ 80%).

Pay attention to the behavior of the indicator:

• 🔴 Red flashing - Case charge < 15%, headphones discharged.
• 🟢 The green constant is the case charge. ≥ 80%, headphones charged.
• ⚪ White flashing - headphones in pairing mode.
• 🔴⚪ Red. + white alternately - resetting settings (error or manual reset).

If the headphones have already connected to another device (for example, a tablet or laptop), they must be uncoupled from the previous gadget.

1. Open Bluetooth settings on your old device.
2. Find Mi AirDots Pro in the list of associated devices.
3. Click on “Forget the device” (or “Disable”).

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If the headphones were not used for a long time, their batteries could run to zero, in which case, hold the case on charging for 10-15 minutes, even if the indicator does not respond immediately.

2. Standard connection to Android-smartphone

The instructions are relevant for all smartphones on Android 6.0 and later, including Xiaomi devices (Redmi, POCO), Samsung, Huawei and others.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Mi AirDots Pro case cover (earphones should stay inside!).
2. Press the button on the case for 5-7 seconds until the indicator starts flashing white (pairing mode).
3. On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth (pull the notification curtain down or go to Settings → Connections → Bluetooth).
4. In the list of available devices, find Mi AirDots Pro (or LBRTWJ10) and click on the name.
5. Confirm the pairing if a request appears.

After successful connection, the indicator on the case will stop flashing and light up with a constant white. In some firmware (for example, MIUI), a notification may appear about additional headphone functions - it can be closed.

If the headphones do not appear in the list of devices:

• 🔋 Check the charge of the headphones – if they are discharged, the case will not transmit a conjugation signal.

3. Connection to iPhone (iOS) and features of the work

Although the Mi AirDots Pro is a Xiaomi device, it works well with the iPhone (starting with iOS 10).

• 📱 The iPhone will not display the charge level of the headphones (unlike AirPods).
• 🎵 Codecs. AAC and SBC Supported, but the sound may be slightly worse than Android due to iOS limitations.
• 🔊 Game Mode (Low Latency) only works on Android.

Instructions for iPhone:

1. Open the case cover and hold the button until white flash.
2. On the iPhone, go to Settings → Bluetooth.
3. In the list of “Other devices” find Mi AirDots Pro and tap by name.
4. Wait for the status of “Connected”.

If the headphones are plugged in but the sound is interrupted or floating, try:

1. Turn off Bluetooth and turn it back on.
2. Forget the device in the settings and connect it again.
3. Turn off Wi-Fi while listening (sometimes interferes).

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On the iPhone Mi AirDots Pro will work like regular Bluetooth headphones without advanced features (such as gestures or firmware through Mi Home).

4. Alternative ways of connecting (if the standard one does not work)

If the headphones are stubbornly unwilling to connect, try one of these methods:

Method 1: Manually activating the pairing mode

1. Get both earphones out of the case.
2. Press the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously for 10 seconds until you hear the beep.
3. Place the headphones back in the case and repeat the standard connection.

Method 2: Connect via the Mi Home app (Android only)

Method 3: Connecting to a PC or laptop

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your computer (for Windows 10/11: Start → Settings → Devices → Bluetooth).
2. Activate the pairing mode on the case (white flashing indicator).
3. In the list of devices, select Mi AirDots Pro and click “Connect”.

If the headphones connect to the PC, but the sound is only one, check the audio output settings:

1. Click on the sound icon in tray → “Open sound parameters”.
2. In the “Output” section, select Mi AirDots Pro and click “Device Properties”.
3. Make sure you select stereo (not Voice Mode).

5. Resetting Mi AirDots Pro settings to factory

If the headphones are "glutching," not connecting, or not working properly, a complete reset will help, which removes all the stored connections and returns the headphones to the "out of the box" state.

How to reset:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the case for 20 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.
3. Release the button - the reset is completed (the indicator will go out or light up white).

Once reset, the headphones will automatically go into pairing mode, and now they can be reconnected to any device.

When you need a reset:

• 🔄 Headphones connect to only one device and do not see the others.
• 🎵 The sound is interrupted or interrupted.
• 🔋 One of the headphones discharges faster than the other.
• 🔊 After the firmware update appeared bugs.

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If the headphones don't work after reset, try charging them to 100% and repeat the procedure, sometimes low charge prevents the correct reset.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after successful connectivity, users face typical problems, and we've put together solutions for the most common cases:

Table: Malfunctions and methods of elimination

Additional advice:

• 🔊 If the sound is quiet, check the equalizer settings in the player (sometimes bass drowns out the average frequencies).
• 📵 If the headphones are connected but quickly disconnected, reset the network settings on your smartphone (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings).
• 🔋 If the case is discharged overnight – turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone when you do not use headphones.

7. Firmware update (if available)

Sometimes Xiaomi releases firmware updates for Mi AirDots Pro, which improve communication stability and sound quality.

Instructions:

1. Connect the headphones to your smartphone via Mi Home (as described above).
2. Open the headphone tab and find the "Firmware Update" section.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn off the headphones!).

Important:

⚠️ Note: Do not update the firmware if the case charge is less than 50%. interruption of the process can lead to loss of performance of the headphones.

After the update, the headphones will automatically reconnect. If you have problems (for example, the microphone is not working or the sound is missing), reset the settings.

8.Comparison of Mi AirDots Pro with other Xiaomi models

If you are choosing between different Xiaomi wireless headphone models, this table will help you decide:

Mi AirDots Pro remains the best choice for price/quality ratio, especially if you do not need noise reduction or long-term autonomy. Mi AirDots 3 is better suited for gaming thanks to the LHDC codec and lower latency.

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Mi AirDots Pro is the best budget option for calls and music, but if noise cancellation or sports features are important to you, look out for Xiaomi Buds 4.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi AirDots Pro