Connecting Xiaomi Redmi Airdots 2 to iPhone: full instruction with error solutions

Why Redmi Airdots 2 doesn’t want to be friends with iPhone?

Xiaomi’s Redmi Airdots 2 wireless headphones have become a hit thanks to the price-performance ratio, but iPhone owners often face problems when connecting first. Unlike Android devices, where the pairing process is almost automatic, iOS requires additional manipulation – especially if the headphones have already been connected to another gadget.

The main difficulty lies in the Bluetooth 5.0 protocol, which Xiaomi has optimized for its own MIUI ecosystem. Apple uses a closed W1/H1 standard for its AirPods, which creates conflicts when working with “foreign” devices.

In this article you will find:

• 🔹 Step-by-step instructions for iPhone with iOS 15-17 (including features of new versions)
• 🔹 Redmi Airdots 2 Reset Methods to Factory Settings
• 🔹 Compatibility table with different iPhone models
• 🔹 5 Most Common Mistakes (from “Device Not Found” to Communication Breakdown)

Preparing headphones for connection

Before pairing with an iPhone, you need to put Redmi Airdots 2 in search mode. If the headphones have already been connected to another device (for example, an Android smartphone or laptop), they need to be reset. Here is how to do it correctly:

⚠️ Warning: Do not remove the headphones from the case during the reset, this will interrupt the process and may cause firmware failure. Wait for the white and red lights to flash (about 10 seconds).

Resetting instructions:

1. Put both headphones in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case for 15-20 seconds (until the indicator flashes twice).
3. Open the cover – the indicator should flash white (search mode).

If the indicator flashes red, it means the battery is discharged. Charge the case to at least 30% (it takes ~ 15 minutes from the network).

Make sure the headphones are charged |Reset (if previously connected) |Enable Bluetooth on iPhone |Be within 1 meter of the device-->

Step-by-step connection to the iPhone

Now, to pairing. Importantly, on the iPhone with iOS 17, the algorithm changed a little bit, and there was an extra step of confirming the connection.

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth on your iPhone and turn on the module.

2. Remove both headphones from the case - they must automatically turn on (blitzes a white indicator).

3. In the list of available devices, find "Redmi" AirDots_R" (right earpiece and tap it.

4. Confirm your connection if a request pop-up appears (in iOS 17, this is a must-do step).

5. Wait for the "Connected" label to appear under the device name.

If the left earpiece (Redmi) AirDots_L) It didn't automatically connect:

• 🔄 Return it to the case for 5 seconds, then retrieve it again.
• 🔄 In the Bluetooth menu, click on the icon "i" next to Redmi. AirDots_R and select "Forget this device", then reconnect.

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If the headphones aren't detectable, try plugging them in one by one, first the right, then the left, and 30 percent of the time, that solves the recognition problem.

Compatibility table with iPhone models

Not all iPhones work equally well with Redmi Airdots 2. Below are data on connection stability and supported features (based on tests from 2023-2026):

On iPhone 8 and older (with A11 chip and below), the headphones will only work in SBC mode – the sound quality will deteriorate by 30-40% compared to AAC.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even after successful connectivity, users face challenges.-5 errors and ways of eliminating them:

1. Headphones plug in, but only sound in one.

Reason: Left earphone (Redmi) AirDots_L) Not synchronized with the right due to a firmware failure.

Decision:

• 🔧 Reset your headphones (see section "Preparation").
• 🔧 Connect the right earphone first, then remove the left from the case - it should connect automatically.
• 🔧 If it doesn’t help, update the headphone firmware through the Mi Home app (requires an Android device).

2. Permanent communication breakdowns

Reasons:

• 📶 Interference from other Bluetooth devices (such as Apple Watch or MacBook).
• 🔋 Low battery charge of the case (less than 20%).
• 📱 Outdated version of iOS (below 15.4).

Solution: Disable other Bluetooth gadgets, charge the case up to 50% and upgrade your iPhone to the latest version.

3.The sound is interrupted when the music is played

Reason: Codec conflict: By default, the iPhone tries to use AAC, but sometimes switches to SBC, causing delays.

Solution: Force codecs through settings:

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the icon "i" next to Redmi AirDots_R.
3. Select "Forget this device."
4. Connect the headphones again, holding the button on the case for 5 seconds (this forces the AAC mode).

Headphones are not in one |Only one sound |Permanent cliffs |Poor sound quality |Another problem-->

How to Improve Sound Quality on iPhone

By default, Xiaomi Redmi Airdots 2 on iPhones are not working at full capacity. Here are 3 ways to optimize the sound:

1. Turn off Low Quality Audio: Go to Settings → Universal Access → Audiovisual Content and deactivate the Low Quality Audio option, which will reduce audio compression by 20-25%.
2. Use a uniform equalizer: In the Apple Music or Spotify app, select the preset Rock or Pop – these are best suited for Redmi Airdots 2 speakers.
3. Activate Transparency Mode (for conversations): In Settings → Bluetooth → Redmi AirDots_R → Select "Always on" to improve voice quality during calls.

Important: On iPhones with A12 chips and lower (iPhone XR/11), a uniform equalizer is not supported – the sound will be muted at high frequencies.

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For maximum sound quality, keep the case charge above 40% - at a low battery level, the headphones automatically switch to energy-saving mode, worsening the sound.

Alternative ways of connecting

If the standard method doesn’t work, try these options:

1. Connect via the Mi Home app (Android required)

It sounds strange, but sometimes it helps:

1. Take an Android smartphone from a friend and install Mi Home.

2.Use of Developer Mode (for iOS 17+)

In the new versions of iOS, it became possible to force AAC support:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → Privacy → Analytics → Analytics → Enable Developer Mode.
2. Go to Settings → Developer → Bluetooth.
3. Find Redmi Airdots 2 in the list and turn on the option "Forced AAC".

⚠️ Note: Do not activate the developer mode unnecessarily – this can lead to leakage of confidential data through the system logs.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connectivity