Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic: How to connect to your phone in 3 minutes

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic has become one of the brand’s most popular accessories thanks to its combination of affordable price, high-quality sound and compact design. However, even with such simple devices, users often have questions about how to make the first connection, what to do if the phone does not see the headphones, or how to switch between devices. This article will help you understand everything from basic settings to solving non-standard situations.

We will take a detailed look at how you pair with Android phones (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Honor) and iOS (iPhone), and give practical tips for optimizing your headphones. We will focus on the typical bugs that prevent successful connectivity and how to fix them without going to the service center. If you just unpacked your headphones or encountered problems after updating your firmware, here you will find the latest solutions.

1. Preparation of headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, you need to make sure that the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic headphones are ready to go, starting with checking the configuration and battery charge, this will eliminate 90% of the potential problems at the start.

In the box with headphones should be:

• 📦 Two wireless headphones (right and left)
• 🔋 Charging case with indicator
• 📄 Short instructions in several languages (including Russian)
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C for case charging

If something is missing, check the seal film on the box - sometimes accessories hide under the headphone tray.

Now charge the case and headphones:

1. Place both headphones in the case - they should "magnetize" to the contacts.
2. Connect the case to the power source (adapter) 5V/1A or Power Bank) by Type-C cable.
3. Wait until the indicator on the case stops flashing red (usually charging takes 1.5-2 hours).

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⚠️ Warning: If the indicator on the case does not burn at all, try another cable or adapter. Sometimes the headphones do not charge due to weak current (for example, when connecting to a computer). USB-port).

Check the headphones configuration

Charge the case to 100% (the indicator burns white)

Make sure your headphones are clean (the contacts are not contaminated)

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2. Step-by-step instructions: how to connect to an Android phone

The process of pairing with Android is as simple as possible, but it can vary depending on the version of the operating system. We will consider the universal algorithm that works on most devices (including Xiaomi, Samsung Galaxy, Realme, etc.).

Step 1: Activation of the pairing mode:

• 📱 Remove both headphones from the case - they will automatically turn on.
• 🔴 Wait for the headphone indicators to flash red and white (meaning they’re ready to connect).
• 🎧 If the indicators do not blink, press and hold the touchpad on the right earphone for 5 seconds until you hear the beep.

Step 2. Search for the device on the phone:

1. Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Bluetooth (on Xiaomi path can be Settings) → Bluetooth).
2. Activate Bluetooth if it is turned off.
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic (sometimes displayed as Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2).

Step 3: Checking the performance:

• 🎵 Run any audio file or video – the sound should be played synchronously in both headphones.
• 🔊 If the sound is only in one headphone, return both to the case, then remove them again (see the section "Problem Solving»).

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3. iPhone (iOS) connection: nuances and limitations

While the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic are optimized for Xiaomi devices, they also work well with iPhones (iOS 12 and above), but there are a few key points to be aware of in advance.

Differences from Android:

• 🍎 The iPhone will not display the charge level of the headphones in the status bar (only in Bluetooth settings).
• 🔊 Sound codecs are limited SBC and AAC (without aptX support or LDAC).
• 📱 The app Mi Earphones from the App Store doesn’t work with this headphone model.

Instructions for iOS:

1. Remove the headphones from the case and wait for the flashing indicators.
2. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
3. In the "Other Devices" section, select Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic.
4. Confirm the connection – the headphones will appear in the list of “My devices”.

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone 13/14 iOS 16+ You may have an issue with automatically reconnecting after you remove your headphones from your case. Solution: Go to Bluetooth settings, press the "i" next to the headphone name, and select "Forget this device," then plug it back in.

To improve the sound on iOS, we recommend:

• 🎛 B Settings → Music. → EQ Choose Preset "More Low" or "Rock" for bass.
• 🔇 Turn off “Reduce Loud Sounds” in Settings → Sounds and tactile signals → Headphone safety.

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If the iPhone headphones are connected, but the sound is intermittent, try to turn off Wi-Fi while listening - sometimes there is a conflict of radio modules.

4. Additional functions: what the headphones can do

Despite the budget position, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic supports several useful features that often go unnoticed.

Gesture control:

• 👆 One touch (any earphone): playback / pause.
• 👆👆 Double touch (right earphone): next track.
• 👆👆 Double touch (left earphone): previous track.
• 👆👆👆 Triple touch (any earphone): Calling a voice assistant (Google Assistant or Siri).

Note:

Sound modes:

Other possibilities:

• 🔋 Fast charging: 10 minutes in a case gives up to 1.5 hours of playback.
• 🎤 Noise suppression in the microphone: works during calls (but does not cancel external noise completely).
• 🔄 Autoconnect: Headphones remember the last device and connect to it when extracted from the case.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after connecting correctly, users sometimes experience problems. TOP-5 Problems and proven ways to eliminate them.

1.The phone doesn't see the headphones

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth: Turn off/on the module on your phone.
• 🔋 Check the charge: if the indicators on the headphones do not burn, charge them for 10-15 minutes.
• 🗑 Clear the Device List: Remove Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic from the Stored Devices and Reconnect.
• 📱 Update the firmware of the phone: on Android 10+ iOS 15+ Coupling errors can be corrected.

2. The sound is only in one earpiece.

• 🔄 Return both earphones to the case, then remove them again.
• 🧲 Check the magnetic contacts in the case – they should be clean.
• 🔊 In Bluetooth phone settings, select the Stereo profile (sometimes confused by Phone Call»).

3.The headphones discharge quickly

• 🔋 Turn off the headphones when not using (put in the case).
• 📴 Turn down the volume – at the maximum level, the operating time is reduced by 1.5-2 times.
• 🔄 Reset your headphone settings: Press the touch panels on both headphones for 15 seconds (until the red light flashes).

4. Intermittent sound or delays

• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the phone and the headphones (walls, metal objects).
• 🔄 Reconnect the headphones in Bluetooth settings.
• 📱 Close background apps that consume the Internet (for example, downloads to Telegram or YouTube).

5. Headphones don't charge in the case

• 🧹 Clean contacts on headphones and in the case with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
• 🔌 Try another cable or adapter to charge the case.
• 🔋 If the case indicator does not burn, perhaps its battery has run out - hold on charging 30+ minute.

⚠️ Warning: If after all the manipulations, the headphones still do not work, check them on another phone. If the problem persists, it may be a hardware defect (refer to the Xiaomi service center as warranty).

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In 80% of cases, connection problems are solved by resetting the headphone settings (15-second sensor retention) and re-pairing.

6. How to connect headphones to multiple devices

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic supports connecting to two devices at the same time (e.g., a phone). + notebook), but with reservations. Consider two scenarios: manual switching and automatic pairing.

Scenario 1: Manual switching

1. Connect the headphones to the first device (such as a phone).
2. Return the headphones to the case, then remove them.
3. Activate Bluetooth on your second device (laptop) and find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic in the list.
4. Connect – the headphones will automatically disconnect from the phone.

Note:

Scenario 2: Simultaneous connection (Android) + Windows)

• 📱 First, connect your headphones to your phone and wait for a stable connection.
• 💻 Without turning off the headphones, activate Bluetooth on a Windows laptop 10/11.
• 🔗 In the list of devices, select Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic and connect.
• 🎵 The sound will now be played from the device that last started broadcasting.

For convenience, you can assign headphones different names when connecting to different devices:

1. On the first device, plug in your headphones and rename them in your Bluetooth settings (e.g., “Mi Earphones Phone”).
2. On the second device, reconnect the headphones and they will be displayed with the original name (“Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic”).

7. firmware update: whether and how to check the version

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic is rarely updated, but it can sometimes solve connection or sound issues. Check your version and update it if necessary.

How to find out the firmware version:

• 📱 Connect your headphones to your Android phone.
• 🔍 Install the official Mi Earphones app from Google Play.
• 📊 Open the application - the firmware version will be listed in the "About the program" or "Device settings" section».

Note:

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How to update firmware:

1. Make sure the headphones are connected to the phone and have a charge level of more than 50%.
2. Open the Mi Earphones app and go to the “Firmware Update” section.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait for the process to complete (don’t turn off the headphones!).
4. After the update, the headphones will automatically restart.

⚠️ Attention: Do not interrupt the upgrade process, it can lead to loss of performance of the headphones. If the update is hanging: Return the headphones to the case. Close the Mi Earphones application through Task Manager. Remove the headphones and try again.

The latest known versions of the firmware:

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If after updating the firmware headphones began to work worse (for example, there were noises), reset to factory settings (15-second retention of sensors on both headphones).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic