How to manage Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic: the full guide

What is Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic and how do they work?

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic is a budget version of the popular headphones TWS-Headphones from Xiaomi, which retained the basic features of older models, but became more affordable. They support Bluetooth 5.0, have battery life up to 12 hours (with a case), and are equipped with touch panels to control music and calls. The main difference from more expensive versions is the lack of active noise cancellation and a simplified body design.

The headphones are controlled by touching the touchpads on each of them. This is convenient, but it is addictive — many users accidentally tap the panel when they install the headphones in their ears. In this article, we will break down all possible gestures, button combinations and hidden features that will help you use the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic 100%.

Important: these headphones are compatible with any Android, iOS, or PC device (with a Bluetooth adapter), but some features, such as calling a voice assistant, can work differently depending on the operating system.

Basic functions: on, off and connected

Before you use it for the first time, you need to activate it and connect it to your smartphone.

• 🔋 On/off: Headphones automatically turn on when removed from the case and turn off when placed back. manual shutdown is not provided - this is done to save charge.
• 📱 Phone connection: After removal, the headphones go into search mode (Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic in the list of Bluetooth devices.
• 🔄 Autoconnection: After the first pairing, the headphones will automatically connect to the last device when removed from the case.

If the headphones don't connect, try resetting (instructions in the section below). Also check that the smartphone is Bluetooth enabled and there are no active connections to other devices - Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic do not support multi-connection.

Music and Call Management: All Gestures

Touch panels on the headphones respond to single, double and long touches. Here's the full list of gestures:

* Google Assistant is on Android, Siri on iOS (if configured in the system).

Important: gestures only work when you're actively connected to the device, and if the headphones are connected but the music is not playing, the touches may not work.

Sorry for the headphones from the case and wait for the connection

Turn on music playback on your phone

Try a single touch on your right earpiece (pause/playback)

Try a double touch on your right earpiece (next track)

If the gestures don’t work, reset the settings (see section below)-->

Low Delay Mode: What You Need and How to Enable

One of the hidden features of Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic is Low Latency Mode, which reduces the latency of sound when watching videos or games, which is especially important for mobile games where synchronization of sound and image is critical.

To activate the mode:

1. Put on your headphones and make sure they are connected to the device.
2. Make a long touch (2 seconds) on the right touchpad.
3. You'll hear a beep confirming the mode is on, and a second long tap will turn it off.

Note that low latency may slightly reduce audio quality due to compression of the audio stream, and this mode does not work when connecting to multiple devices at the same time (although Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic does not support multi-connection).

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If the audio delay remains even in Low Latency mode, try turning off Bluetooth on other devices nearby – they can cause interference.

How to reset headphone settings to factory

If the headphones started to work incorrectly (do not connect, do not respond to gestures, one earphone does not work), resetting to factory settings will help.

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the button on the case (back) for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.
3. Close the lid and wait for the headphones to automatically turn off (about 30 seconds).
4. Remove the headphones – they will be reset and ready for a new connection.

Once reset, you'll have to re-connect your headphones to your phone, and you'll also have to remove all user settings, like the voice assistant.

⚠️ Note: Resetting does not solve hardware problems (for example, if one earphone does not charge or make sound.

Problems and Solutions: What to Do When Headphones Don't React

Even reliable headphones can fail, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

• 🔊 No sound in one earpiece: Check if it sits tightly in the ear (possibly the extract sensor went off). Clean the contacts on the earphone and in the case with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Reset (see section above).
• 📵 Headphones don't connect: Make sure they're charged (case indicator should burn white). Reboot Bluetooth on your phone (Settings) → Bluetooth → Turn it off/on. Remove the headphones from the list of associated devices and reconnect.
• 🎵 Gestures don't work properly: Check if you're blocking the touchpad with your finger when you're wearing. Update the headphone firmware (if available for your model).

If the problem persists, try connecting the headphones to another device, which will help determine whether the failure is due to the headphones themselves or to your smartphone.

Compatibility with applications: Mi Home and alternatives

The official Mi Home app allows you to customize some headphone settings, such as updating your firmware or checking your charge level. However, the functionality for the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic is limited compared to more expensive models (for example, there is no equalizer).

To connect the headphones to the Mi Home:

1. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Click Add Device → Audio → Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (you need to connect the headphones to the phone in advance).

In the appendix you will see:

• 🔋 The level of charge of the case and each headphone.
• 🔄 Possibility of firmware updates (if available).
• 📡 Information about the Bluetooth version.

For advanced audio settings (equalizer, presets), you can use third-party applications, for example, Wavelet (root on Android required) or Equalizer FX.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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For maximum autonomy, keep your headphones in your case when not using them – this prevents unnecessary charge consumption on finding a Bluetooth connection.