Connecting wireless headphones Xiaomi Airdots to the phone: full instruction

Why Xiaomi Airdots don’t connect to your phone: the main reasons

Xiaomi Airdots wireless headphones (including Redmi Airdots, Mi True Wireless Earbuds and their modifications) have become one of the most popular smartphone accessories due to the combination of price and quality. However, even with such devices, users often face problems when connecting first, the main reasons for failure lie in the wrong sequence of actions, outdated headphone firmware or conflicts with other Bluetooth devices.

It is important to understand that the Airdots pairing process is different from connecting wired headphones or headsets of other brands. For example, unlike AirPods, where you just open the case lid, you need to manually activate the search mode through the buttons on the headphones. In addition, Xiaomi smartphones (especially on MIUI 12/13/14) have features in work with Bluetooth, which can block the connection if certain conditions are not met.

In this article, we will discuss not only the standard connection procedure, but also the hidden MIUI settings that affect connection stability, as well as ways to solve typical errors like "device not found" or "connected, but no sound." If you have already tried to connect your headphones to your phone and encountered a problem, skip the first section and go straight to the diagnosis of problems.

Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Airdots to connect

Before you start pairing, make sure your Airdots are ready to go. Here are key points that are often overlooked:

• 🔋 Charging headphones and case: Minimum charge level for successful connection — 30%. If the indicator on the case flashes red, connect it to the charger on the case 10-15 minute.
• 📦 Case extraction: Headphones should be outside the charge case. In some models (for example, Redmi Airdots 2), the sensors automatically turn off the headphones if they lie in the case for longer than 3 minutes.
• 🔄 Reset previous connections: If the headphones have already been paired with another device, they must be returned to factory state. To do this, hold the button on both headphones for 10 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white alternately.

Pay special attention to the indicators of the state:

• 🟢 Green flashing - headphones in search mode.
• 🔴 Red constant - battery discharged.
• 🔵 Blue flashing - already connected to the device.

If the indicators do not respond to pressing, try to clean the contacts of the headphones and the case with a dry cotton swab - oxidation can block power.

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If the headphones don't respond to the buttons, put them back in the case, close the lid for 5 seconds, then remove and try again. This resets their temporary settings.

Step-by-step: how to connect Xiaomi Airdots to your phone via Bluetooth

Now, the pairing process itself is universal for all Airdots models (including Mi Air 2 SE, Redmi Buds 3 Pro, etc.), but may be slightly different for Android 10 and lower smartphones.

1. Activate Bluetooth on your phone: Open Settings → Bluetooth and turn on the switch. On MIUI, you can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen and hold the Bluetooth icon for quick access.
2. Put the headphones in search mode: Hold the touch button on both headphones simultaneously for 3-5 seconds until the indicators start flashing white and red alternately. For models with physical buttons (such as the Redmi Airdots S), press and hold the power button.
3. Find the device in the list: In the Bluetooth menu on the phone will appear a device called Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R (for right earphone) or Redmi Airdots_R. Press it.
4. Confirm pairing: The connection request appears on the screen, confirm it. PIN-Type 0000 (standard code for all Xiaomi Airdots).

Headphones are displayed in the list of connected devices |Indicators on headphones are lit blue |The sound is played synchronously in both headphones |In Bluetooth settings there is a "Media-audio" item for Airdots-->

If you only have one earpiece on your headphone, it means that the left earpiece is not synchronized with the right.

1. Place both headphones back in the case.
2. Close the lid for 10 seconds.
3. Remove them and repeat the connection process.

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Customization of sound and microphone after connection

Successful pairing is only half the battle, and in order for Airdots to work properly, you have to adjust the sound and microphone settings in the system.

1.Selection of Bluetooth profile

By default, the smartphone can connect headphones only for calls or only for music, to use them universally:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ near Xiaomi Airdots.
3. Make sure that both switches are on: 🎵 Media Audio (for music and video) 📞 Telephone calls (for microphone)

2. Sound optimization in MIUI

Xiaomi smartphones have hidden settings to improve the sound in wireless headphones. Activate them:

1. Go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound settings.
2. Turn on Mi Sound Enhancer (improves bass and clarity).
3. Activate Adaptive Sound (automatically adjusts volume in noisy places).

Solution: Xiaomi Airdots are not connected or working

If the standard instruction doesn’t work, here’s an algorithm for diagnosing and correcting common errors:

⚠️ Warning: If the headphones have previously been connected to another device (such as a laptop or tablet), they may automatically try to reconnect with it. To avoid this, turn off Bluetooth on all other devices within a 10 meter radius or reset the headphone settings.

1. Headphones do not appear in the list of devices

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔌 Headphones not in search mode: Make sure the lights flash white/red. If not, hold the buttons longer (up to 15 seconds).
• 📱 Bluetooth problems on your phone: Turn off and turn on Bluetooth again. Reboot your phone. Clear your Bluetooth cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Systemic → Bluetooth → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Conflict with energy conservation

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Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Optimization → All Apps → Bluetooth → No Limits

2. Connection is interrupted or sound is lost

This is one of the most common problems, especially on smartphones with MIUI 12+.

• 📶 Weak signal: Bluetooth 5.0 range 10 Meters, but walls and interference reduce it to 3-5 Keep the phone closer to the headphones.
• 🔄 Competition with other devices: Turn off Bluetooth on smartwatches, fitness bracelets and other gadgets.
• 🔋 Energy saving: In the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press) disable Absolute limitation of background processes.

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If the connection problem only occurs in the subway or elevator, external interference is to blame, and in such cases, switching to the SBC codec (instead of AAC) in the developer settings will help.

3.The headphones plug in, but no sound.

Most often, this is due to the wrong audio routing settings.

• 🔊 Media volume: On MIUI Volume control for Bluetooth and speakers is separate. Increase volume with buttons on your phone after you plug in your headphones.
• 🎧 Selecting Output Device: While playing music, swipe down from the top edge of the screen and make sure Airdots are selected in the control panel, not the phone speaker.
• 🔧 Resetting sound settings: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the network settings → Reset your Bluetooth settings

Update of the firmware headphones Xiaomi Airdots

Many connectivity and sound problems are solved by updating the headphone firmware. Xiaomi regularly releases updates for Airdots, fixing bugs with synchronization and compatibility. Here's how to update:

1. Check the current version of the firmware

You can find out the firmware version through the Mi Home app (if the headphones support integration) or by indirect signs:

• 🔍 Headphone model: On the box or in the device name in Bluetooth (e.g. Redmi) Airdots_R V1.4.6).
• 📅 Release Date: Firmware older than 2021 may not support new codec AAC aptX.

For accurate monitoring, use the Mi Home app (Devices → Headphones section).