Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic: How to connect your phone in 3 minutes

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic is one of the most popular solutions for listening to music and calls without extra wires. Despite the budget price, the model offers a stable Bluetooth connection, good sound quality and a compact charging case. However, many users have difficulties with the first connection to the smartphone – especially if you have not previously had to work with the Internet. TWS-Headphones (True Wireless Stereo).

In this article, we will not only discuss the standard pairing procedure with Android and iPhone, but also consider typical errors (for example, when one earphone does not connect), as well as how to reset. We will pay special attention to the features of working with MIUI, Xiaomi’s branded shell, which sometimes adds its nuances to the connection process. If you just unpacked your headphones or encountered problems after updating your firmware, here you will find a solution.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, make sure that the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic is ready to go.

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones: even if the indicator on the case is on, it does not mean that the headphones themselves are charged.
• 📦 Remove the headphones from the case: they must automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (this is signaled by a flashing white LED).
• 🔄 Reset previous settings (if the headphones have already been used): press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white.

If the headphone indicator doesn't flash, try to put them back in the case, close the lid for 5 seconds, and then retrieve them. Sometimes this helps wake the device up. Also check if the button on the case is stuck, which is a common problem after long storage.

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If the headphones don't respond to the case extraction, try connecting the case to the charger and pressing the pairing button at the same time. This can reset the frozen state.

Step-by-step: connecting to an Android smartphone

The process of pairing with Android (including smartphones Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme and others) takes no more than 2-3 minutes.

1. Open Bluetooth settings: Go to Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth (on MIUI, the path can look like Settings → Bluetooth). Activate the Bluetooth slider if it is turned off.
2. Activate pairing mode on the headphones: Take both earphones out of the case - they should automatically turn on. If the indicators do not flash white, press and hold the button on the case for 3 seconds.

Find the device in the list

• The list of available devices will appear Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic (or similar).
• Confirm the pairing if a request appears.

Once successfully connected, the Android status bar will have an icon for the headphones, and in the Bluetooth settings, they will show up as "Connected." If the sound is only on one earphone, check if the Mono mode is activated (we'll talk about this below).

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Interface with iPhone (iOS): features and nuances

While the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic isn’t certified for iPhones (unlike the AirPods), they work great with Apple devices. The connection algorithm is almost the same as Android, but there are a couple of important points:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Bluetooth and make sure the function is enabled.
• 🔍 Get your headphones out of the case – they should appear on the list as Mi True Wireless EB Basic (sometimes with numbers at the end).
• ⚠️ Confirm your connection even if iOS warns you of an “uncertified accessory.” This is normal for devices without an Apple chip. W1/H1.

Once connected, check the audio: sometimes iOS defaults to only direct audio to one earbud.

1. Open Control Point (swipe down from the top right corner on iPhone X and later).
2. Press and hold the playback control panel.
3. In the upper right corner, click on the AirPlay icon and select Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic.

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Solving problems: one headphone is not connected

A common complaint of users is that the sound only goes to one earbud, and the second one is silent or turns off after a few seconds.

If the problem persists, try resetting your headphone settings:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and press the button on the case 5 times in a row (with an interval of ~1 second).
3. The indicator should flash red, then white - this is a signal of a successful reset.
4. Reconnect the headphones as you did when you first used them.

Set up gesture and sound management

By default, Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic supports basic gestures:

• 👆 Double touching on the sensor: receiving / completing a call or playback / pause.
• 👇 Triple touch: Calling the voice assistant (Google) Assistant/Siri).

To change the purpose of gestures (for example, set up track switching), you will need the Mi Earphones app (available for Android). Download it from Google Play and follow the instructions:

1. Connect the headphones to your smartphone.
2. Open the app and select Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic.
3. Go to Control and set up actions for left/right headphone.

There is no official app for the iPhone, but you can use third-party utilities like Headset Button Controller (jailbreak requires) or limit yourself to standard gestures.

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Mi Earphones not only allows you to customize gestures, but also update the firmware of the headphones (if new versions are available), Regular updates improve connection stability and sound quality.

How to check the firmware version and update headphones

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic firmware affects connection stability, sound quality and uptime.

1. Connect the headphones to your smartphone.
2. Open the Mi Earphones app.
3. Go to About the program or Device Information.

If an update is available, the app will prompt you to install it.

• 🔋 Make sure the headphones and case charge is above 50%.
• 📶 Do not interrupt the update process – this may cause a failure.
• ⏳ It takes 2-5 minutes to update. The headphones will reboot automatically.

After the update, you may need to pair it again. If the headphones stop working, reset (button on the case 10 seconds) and reconnect.

1. Remove them from the list of Bluetooth devices and connect again.

2. Reboot the smartphone.

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Operational tips: how to extend the life of headphones

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic will last 2-3 years if properly maintained.

• 🔌 Charging: Use the original cable or a certified USB-Type-C. Don't leave your headphones on charge for more than 24 hours - this shortens battery life.
• 🧼 Clean: Clean your headphones and case with dry soft cloth (do not use alcohol or wet wipes!). To remove earwax from the speaker grilles, use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol (no more than 70%).
• 🌡️ Temperature: Do not leave headphones in direct sunlight or near heat sources (e.g., on a car torpedo in summer). +5°C +35°C.

Critical point: if the headphones have not been used for a long time (more than 3 months), before the first switching on, charge the case for 1-2 hours.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use abrasive materials (such as toothpaste or soda solution) to clean your headphones, which will damage the protective coating and may cause contact corrosion.

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