Xiaomi Air 2: How to connect to your phone, laptop and other devices – full instruction 2026

Xiaomi Air 2 wireless headphones (also known as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2) remain among the most popular headphones. TWS-The models are based on a balance of price, sound quality and battery life, but even experienced users sometimes have difficulty connecting or re-pairing after resetting. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways of connecting – from standard pairing with a smartphone to the intricacies of working with laptops, TVs and even game consoles.

We'll focus on common bugs that make devices "can't see" each other, and we'll give you practical tips for audio tuning and gesture management, and if you've just unpacked your headphones or experienced problems after updating your firmware, here's a solution for any situation.

Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Air 2 for the first connection

Before pairing with any device, you need to properly initialize the headphones themselves, a step that is often missed, which leads to failures later on.

• 📦 Check the configuration: in the box should be headphones, charger case, cable USB Type-C and documentation. If something's missing, it could be a fake.
• 🔋 Charge the case: connect it to the power source for 30-60 minutes (the indicator on the front panel will light up red, then white%.
• 🎧 Remove the headphones from the case: they must automatically turn on (blitzes white indicator). If this does not happen, press and hold the touchpad on each earphone for 5 seconds.

Important: If you've used headphones before, you'll have to reset them to factory settings, otherwise they might remember an old device and not connect to a new one.

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If the headphones flash red, it means low charge, put them in the case for 10-15 minutes, then try again.

Also check that your smartphone or PC has Bluetooth enabled and no active connections to other audio devices (columns, car systems, etc.) on Android, you can do this through the Quick Settings Panel, on iOS, in Settings → Bluetooth.

Connecting Xiaomi Air 2 to a smartphone (Android and iOS)

The process of pairing with the phone is almost identical for both platforms, but there are nuances. Let's look at both.

For Android (including Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphones)

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate the module.
2. Remove the headphones from the case (they should automatically go into pairing mode - the indicators will flash white and red alternately).
3. In the list of available devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (or Xiaomi Air 2) and tap it.
4. Confirm the pairing if a request appears.

On Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12+, after connecting, a window will automatically open with a suggestion to install the Mi Earphones branded application. Its installation is not required, but it is recommended to access advanced settings (for example, selecting pre-installed equalizers or updating the firmware).

For iPhone (iOS 13 and newer)

Although the Xiaomi Air 2 is not certified for iPhone (no AAC support), they work through the standard SBC protocol.

1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and wait until they appear in the list of Other devices.
3. Slip on Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and wait for the connection.

On iOS, there may be a problem with one-way sound (only one earphone works), this is due to the peculiarities of the SBC protocol.

• 🔄 Reboot the headphones (put in the case for 10 seconds, then pull out).
• 📱 Forget the device in Bluetooth settings and connect again.
• 🎵 Enable Mono mode in special features settings (Settings) → Special facilities → Audiovisual → Monoaudio).

Connection to a laptop or PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)

PC interfaces have their own peculiarities, especially when it comes to Windows 10/11, where sometimes manual driver installation is required.

For Windows 10/11

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Activate Bluetooth and press Add Device → Bluetooth.
3. Take the headphones out of the case (they should flash white/red) and select them from the list.
4. Confirm the pairing.

If the headphones are connected, but the sound is only through one of them:

• 🖱️ Right-click on Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in the Bluetooth Device List.
• Select Properties → Services.
• Make sure that the Audio Stereo (A2DP) and Hand-Free (HFP) items are marked.

For macOS

On a MacBook or iMac, the process is simpler:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Take the headphones out of the case and wait until they appear on the list.
3. Press Connect.

If the sound is interrupted or there are delays, try:

• 🔗 Disable other Bluetooth devices (mouse, keyboard).
• 📶 Move closer to the router (sometimes Wi-Fi interference affects connection stability).
• 🔄 Reset Bluetooth settings on Mac: Remove all devices in the list and restart your computer.

For Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)

In most distributions, the connection is via a standard Bluetooth manager (Blueman or GNOME Bluetooth).

1. Install the pulseaudio-module-bluetooth package:

sudo apt install pulseaudio-module-bluetooth

1. Restart the service:

pulseaudio -k && pulseaudio --start

Connection to TV, Smart TV and game consoles

Not all TVs support Xiaomi Air 2 due to the limitations of Bluetooth protocols. For example, many Samsung and LG models only work with TV-certified audio devices.

For Android TVs (Sony, Philips, Xiaomi TV)

1. Go to Settings → Input Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Activate device search.
3. Take the headphones out of the case and select them in the list.

If the TV can't see the headphones:

• 🔌 Connect a Bluetooth transmitter to your TV (e.g., Avantek) APTX) via port 3.5 mm or HDMI ARC.
• 📺 Update the TV firmware (in the Settings section) → Support → Update of the PO).

For Xbox and PlayStation

Gaming consoles traditionally don’t work well with Bluetooth audio, but there are solutions:

• 🎮 Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One: Xiaomi Air not officially supported 2. Use a Bluetooth adapter (for example, 8BitDo Wireless Adapter 2), controller-connected.
• 🎮 PlayStation 4/5: Connect your headphones to the DualSense controller via Settings → Accessories → Note: the sound will only be in mono mode.

Charge the case to 100% | Disconnect other Bluetooth devices from the console |Use the adapter in the absence of built-in support |Check protocol compatibility (A2DP, HFP)

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Resetting Xiaomi Air 2 settings to factory

If the headphones don’t connect, malfunction or “forgot” the previous device, a complete reset will help. For Xiaomi Air 2, this is done as follows:

1. Put both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Open the lid and hold the touchpads on both headphones for 20 seconds (the indicators will start flashing red, then white).
3. Close the case for 5 seconds, then take out the headphones - they will be in pairing mode.

Once reset, all previous connections will be removed and the headphones will be available for new pairing. If the reset does not help, check the physical condition of the devices:

• 🔍 Contacts in the case: wipe them with an alcohol napkin (oxidation can prevent charging).
• 🔋 Battery case: if it swells or deforms, replace it.
• 🎧 Headphones: Check if they are clogged with dust (clean carefully with a toothpick).

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Resetting is a universal solution for 90% of connectivity problems, and if the headphones still don’t work after that, it could be a hardware fault (e.g., a Bluetooth module is damaged).

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even after a successful connection, users experience typical failures, and we've compiled the most common ones and how to fix them.

If neither solution worked, check the headphones on another device. If the problem persists, contact Xiaomi’s service center (the Air 2 warranty is usually 12 months).

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To check the actual battery level, use the Mi Earphones app (available on Android), which shows the percentage of charge of each earphone and case separately.

Additional settings and optimization of sound

Once connected, you can improve sound quality and control. Here's what you need to configure:

On Android (with the Mi Earphones app)

• 🎛️ Equalizer: Select one of the preset profiles (Bases, Clarity, Castomic).
• 🔇 Noise suppression: activate the mode ANC (If supported by your version of the firmware).
• 👆 Gestures: Set up actions for touching (e.g., double touching to switch tracks).

On iOS.

Due to Apple’s limitations, most features cannot be managed, but you can:

• 🔊 Adjust the sound balance in the settings → Special facilities → Audiovisual → Balance L/R.
• 🎵 Use third-party equalizers (e.g. Equalizer Fx).

For all devices

Universal tips for improving sound:

• 🎧 Choose the right shoes (includes 3 sizes), tight fit improves bass and noise reduction.
• 📱 Turn off audio effects in the player (for example, Dolby Atmos or 3D-sound – they may conflict with the codec SBC).
• 🔋 Keep the charge of the case above 20% – at a low level, the stability of the connection can deteriorate.

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To listen to music, choose the AAC codec (on Android) or SBC (on iOS). the aptX codec is not supported in Xiaomi Air 2.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Air 2