Xiaomi Mi True Wireless: How to connect to your phone, laptop and other devices

Why Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones don’t connect?

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones (and their modifications: Basic 2, 2S, SE) They are still among the most popular. TWS-But even with these proven gadgets, users often have problems when they first connect — the headphones are not determined by the phone, one of them is not working, or the connection is constantly breaking. The reasons can be hidden both in banal errors (for example, forgot to turn on the pairing mode) and in software failures.

In this article we will analyze all the current ways to connect Xiaomi Mi True Wireless to different devices: smartphones on Android and iOS, computers with a wide range of devices. Windows/macOS, And we'll talk about some of the common mistakes that you might have, like when your headphones only connect one at a time, and how you can fix them, and if you've tried to connect your headphones and you've failed, skip the basic steps and go to the problem solving section».

1. Preparation of headphones for connection

Before you start pairing, make sure the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones are ready to go.Here are key points that are often overlooked:

• 🔋 Charging headphones and case, minimum charge level for successful connection - 20%. If the indicator on the case does not burn or flashes red, connect it to charge for 10-15 minutes.
• 🎧 Removing the headphones from the case. The headphones only automatically turn on when you remove them from the case. If you try to connect without taking them out, nothing will work.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings. If the headphones have already been paired with another device, you need to forget them. To do this, press and hold the touchpad on both headphones for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes red and white.

Important: models Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S and newer support fast synchronization with Xiaomi devices via Mi AI. If you have a smartphone of this brand (for example, Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), headphones will connect automatically when you first remove from the case - just confirm the pairing in the pop-up window.

Charge the case and headphones up to 20%+

Remove both headphones from the case

Reset settings (hold 10 seconds)

Enable Bluetooth on the device

Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode (white light flashes)

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2. Connecting to a smartphone on Android

Interfacing with Android devices (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, etc.) is done in a standard way via Bluetooth.

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth (on Xiaomi, the path may be different: Settings → Bluetooth).
2. Activate Bluetooth (the slider at the top of the screen).
3. Remove both earphones from the case. They should automatically go into pairing mode (the indicator flashes white).
4. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones (or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S, depending on the model) and tap it.
5. Confirm pairing if a request appears (some phones may require input) PIN-code - by default 0000).

If the headphones don’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth (disable/enable module in settings).
• 📱 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🎧 Return the headphones to the case, wait 5 seconds, then remove again.

Mi True Wireless Earphones Basic

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S

Mi True Wireless Earphones SE

Another model.

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3. Connection to iPhone (iOS)

While Xiaomi is an Android-focused brand, the Mi True Wireless headphones work just fine with the iPhone.

1. Open the settings → Bluetooth on the iPhone.
2. Remove the headphones from the case – they should appear in the list of Other devices as Mi True Wireless.
3. Slip the name of the headphones and wait for the pairing to be completed.

Features of working with iOS:

• 🍎 The iPhone will not display the charge level of the headphones (unlike AirPods).
• 🎵 Game Mode (low latency) and Double-Tap are only configured via the Mi Home app (available from the App Store).
• 🔊 Sound can be quieter than Android – this is a limitation of iOS, you can’t fix it.

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If the headphones connect to the iPhone, but only one sound comes, try the Bluetooth "Forget this device" settings, then pair it again. Often this solves the mono-sound problem.

4. Connection to a computer (Windows and macOS)

Pairing with a PC or laptop requires a little more action, especially on Windows, where additional drivers are sometimes needed.

For Windows 10/11:

1. Press Win + I, select Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and press Add Device → Bluetooth.
3. Remove the headphones from the case – they should appear in the list as Mi True Wireless.
4. Select them and wait for the connection to complete.

If the headphones are not defined:

• 🖥️ Install the Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth driver (relevant for older PCs).
• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module through Device Manager.

For macOS:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click Connect next to Mi True Wireless.

On Mac, headphones can connect with a delay - that's OK. To reduce lag, turn off AAC in the audio settings (select SBC or APTX if supported).

5. Connection to TV and other devices

Modern Smart TVs (e.g. from Xiaomi, Samsung, LG) support the connection of Bluetooth headphones.

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Sound output → Bluetooth devices.
2. Turn on the search mode and remove the headphones from the case.
3. Select Mi True Wireless... in the list.

On Xiaomi TVs (such as Mi TV A2 or Redmi Smart TV) you may need to update your firmware if the headphones are not identified. Also check if your TV supports A2DP (for stereo sound) and HFP (for microphone) profiles.

6. Solving Connection Problems

If Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones don’t connect or work incorrectly, check out the following points:

🔊 Problem: Headphones are connected, but the sound is only in one

Causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Check the charge level in the Mi Home app or return both earbuds to the case for 5 minutes.
• 🎛️ Sync failure. Reset (hold 10 seconds on both headphones) and reconnect.
• 📱 Bluetooth error on your phone. Reboot your Bluetooth module or smartphone.

🚫 Problem: Headphones are not defined by the device

What to do:

• 🔄 Reset the headphones. Put them in the case, close the lid, then remove them again.
• 📵 Disable other Bluetooth devices (such as a smartwatch or speaker) that may interfere with your device.
• 🔧 Update the headphone firmware through the Mi Home app (see section below).

⚠️ Note: Incompatibility with certain devices

⚠️ Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones (especially early models) may not connect to devices with older Bluetooth versions (below). 4.2). Check the specifications of your gadget. For example, old fitness bracelets or car radios often only support Bluetooth. 2.1/3.0.

7. Configure additional functions

After successful connection, you can configure:

• 🎵 Low-latency mode (Game Mode) Enables via Mi Home (Hearphone Settings section) → Reduces lag to 50-60 ms, but reduces autonomy time.
• 🔊 EQUALIZER. The Mi Home app has presets available (Bases, Pure Vocals, Classics).
• 👆 Set up double/triple touch actions (e.g. Play/Pause, Next Track, Call Voice Assistant).

For Mi True Wireless 2S and later, Dual Connection is available, which allows you to connect your headphones to two devices at the same time (e.g., a smartphone and a laptop) to activate it:

1. Connect the headphones to the first device.
2. Return them to the case, then retrieve and connect to the second device.
3. Now headphones will automatically switch between gadgets depending on the activity.

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Dual connectivity only works with devices that support Bluetooth 5.0+. On older smartphones (such as Bluetooth 4.2), it will not be available.

8. Frequent Questions (FAQ)