How to sync Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2: Full Guide

Why it is important to synchronize headphones correctly

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 wireless headphones have become a popular choice due to the combination of price and quality. However, even with such simple devices, users often face problems when you first set up. Correct synchronization is not just connecting to a phone, but a whole process that involves pairing headphones with each other, setting up the main / secondary device and checking the stability of the connection.

In this article, we will look at all possible scenarios, from basic smartphone connectivity to solving common errors like “one earbud is not working” or “persistent communication breaks.” AAC) and the specifics of Android 12+, So, if you've just unpacked your headphones or you're trying to reconnect them after you reset, you'll find all the answers here.

Before you start the instructions, make sure your Earbuds Basic 2 is at least 30% charged - this is the minimum threshold for stable synchronization. Check also the headphone firmware version: in the latest updates, Xiaomi fixed critical bugs with auto-reconnection.

Preparing headphones for the first synchronization

Before you first connect, you need to perform a hardware reset of the headphones, even if they are new, because in the production of devices can save test settings that conflict with the user's gadgets.

1. Put both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Wait 10 seconds, then open the lid.
3. Press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.
4. Close the lid and wait 30 seconds - the reset is complete.

After reset, the headphones automatically go into pairing mode the next time you pull them out of the case. Note that if the indicator flashes only white, it means that the headphones have already been paired with some device before, in which case, repeat the reset procedure.

Remove the headphones from the case|Make sure the indicator flashes white/red|Disable other Bluetooth devices within a 5-meter radius|Enable Bluetooth on the target device|Check the charge level of the case (at least 20%)

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⚠️ Note: If one of the headphones does not blink at all after reset, this may indicate a hardware malfunction of the Bluetooth controller. In this case, try charging the case from another cable / power supply - sometimes the problem lies in insufficient voltage.

Synchronization with Android devices

The process of connecting to smartphones on Android 10+ It's as simple as possible, but there are a few things that affect the stability of the work:

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth.
2. Remove both headphones from the case – they should automatically go to search mode (blinking white light).
3. Select "Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2" from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the pairing on the phone (if necessary).
5. Wait for the sound signal in the headphones - this is a confirmation of a successful connection.

On Android 12 and later, it is recommended to go to the settings of the Bluetooth device and:

• 🔊 Insert the option "High quality sound" (AAC or aptX, if supported)
• 📱 Disable Automatic Call Switching if the headphones are only used for music
• 🔋 Activate Battery Optimization to Reduce Delays

If after connecting the sound is interrupted or interference is heard, try manually changing the codec in the developer settings (Settings) → System system → For developers → Bluetooth Codec. Optimal option for Earbuds Basic 2 — AAC (if available) or SBC 328 kbit/s bitrate.

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If the headphones are plugged in, but only one sound comes in, try rebooting your phone. MIUI (13.0.4), for example, a monosound bug occurs when the first connection is made.

Synchronization with iPhone and iPad

While Xiaomi is a brand with a strong focus on the Android ecosystem, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 officially supports iOS, there are a few critical points:

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Remove the headphones from the case and wait for the "Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2" to appear on the list.
3. Click on the name of the device for pairing.
4. Confirm the connection if a request is made.

The main problems on iOS are related to:

• 🎵 Codec. AAC: iPhone enforces it, but Xiaomi's implementation sometimes conflicts with Apple's firmware.This manifests itself in cracks at high volume.
• 🔄 Autoconnect: After the first pairing, the headphones may not connect automatically when removed from the case.
• 📱 Notifications: Alert sounds can be played with a delay of up to 2 seconds.

⚠️ Attention: On iOS 16.4+ There's a bug that turns off the headphones after 5 minutes of inactivity, even if the music is playing, so you can go to Bluetooth settings, press the "i" next to the headphones, and turn off the "Auto-Switch" option (if available).

To improve compatibility with the iPhone, you can try:

1. Update the firmware of the headphones through the Mi Home app (requires an Android device for an interim update).
2. Reset network settings on iPhone: Settings → Mainstream → Transfer or discharge → Resetting network settings.
3. Use headphones in the mode "Low delay" (activated by a triple touch on the right earpiece).

Synchronization between each other (left and right earphone)

One of the most common problems is when the headphones connect to the phone, but they don't sync with each other.

• 🎧 The sound is only in one headphone.
• 🔊 The constant severance of the link between left and right
• 🔋 Different levels of charge (e.g. 100% and 20%)

The decision depends on the cause:

If standard methods do not help, perform forced resynchronization:

1. Remove both earphones from the case.
2. Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones for 10 seconds until you hear a double beep.
3. Put the headphones back in the case and close the lid.
4. After 20 seconds, retrieve them – they should sync automatically.

Synchronization with PC (Windows/macOS/Linux)

Connecting to computers has its own peculiarities, especially on Windows. 10/11, where Bluetooth drivers often run unstable:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC and put it into detection mode.
2. Remove the headphones from the case (they should flash white).
3. Select "Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2" from the list of devices.
4. When you receive a request for conjugation, confirm it.

On Windows, after connecting, it is recommended:

• 🖥️ Update the Bluetooth driver via Device Manager (especially if you use a built-in adapter).
• 🔊 To the control panel. → Sound set to default 16-bit, 44100 Hz format.
• 🎮 Disable "Exclusive control" in device properties if headphones are used for gaming.

For macOS, the following nuances are relevant:

• 🍎 On macOS Ventura and later, headphones can be defined as "Unknown Audio Device." Solution: Remove them from the Bluetooth list and reconnect them.
• 🔋 If the sound is interrupted, turn off the optimise for sound quality option in Bluetooth settings.

⚠️ Note: Linux (especially kernel distributions) 5.15+) You may need to manually install a profile A2DP. Run at the terminal: pactl set-card profile [bluetooth_mac] a2dp_sink where [bluetooth_mac] — MAC-The address of your headphones (you can find out through bluetoothctl).

Solving common problems

Even after successful synchronization, users are faced with common errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

Critical information: If the headphones are no longer defined by devices after the firmware update, this may be due to a change in the Bluetooth protocol. In this case, the only solution is to roll back the firmware through the Xiaomi service center, since custom downgrade methods for the Earbuds Basic 2 are not supported.

To diagnose complex problems, use the nRF Connect application (available for the Android/iOS). It shows:

• 📡 Signal strength RSSI (optimally: -50...-70 dB)
• 🔄 Bluetooth version of the protocol
• 📊 Supported code and profiles

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If the headphones are not detected by any device after all the manipulations, the problem is with a high probability hardware. 80% of the time it is the failure of the Bluetooth module in the main (right) earphone.

Additional features and hidden capabilities

In addition to basic synchronization, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 supports several hidden functions that are not mentioned in the official manual:

• 🎶 Low Delay Mode: Activated by triple tapping on right earpiece. Reduces lag to 80 ms (useful for gaming).
• 🔊 Mono mode: If you put one headphone in the case, the second will work independently (suitable for calls).
• 📱 Autopause: Music is automatically paused when any earpiece is removed from the ear.
• 🔋 Fast charging: 10 minutes in a case gives up to 90 minutes of playback.

To activate the gamer mode (even greater delay reduction), perform:

1. Put the headphones on the phone.
2. Open the Mi Home app (if not installed, download from the official source).
3. Go to Profile. → My devices. → Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2.
4. Enable the option "Game Mode" (available only on Android).

Note that in game mode slightly, the sound quality deteriorates by reducing the data buffer. ~15%.

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To return the factory settings of the headphones without using the button on the case, do: 1) Connect them to the phone; 2) In the Mi Home app, select "Reset"; 3) Confirm the action. This is useful if the physical button on the case does not work.

FAQ: Frequent questions about synchronization