Xiaomi Redmi AirDots wireless headphones have become one of the most popular TWS-The products are on the market because of the affordable price and the decent sound quality, but the initial setup of these headphones often raises questions among new owners, especially given the peculiarities of the pairing mode. Proper connection is the foundation of stable operation of the gadget in the future, so it is important to perform all actions correctly the first time.
Synchronization with Android or iOS devices does not require the installation of additional applications, since everything is managed through the standard Bluetooth interface. In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions that will help you avoid common errors. You will learn about the intricacies of Pairing mode and how to solve problems if the headphones are not visible in the list of available devices.
Before you start setting up, make sure your headphones are sufficiently charged, which will eliminate situations where the device shuts down at the most inopportune moment or cannot enter detection mode.The battery charge is critical to the operation of a Bluetooth module, which consumes a significant amount of energy when searching for a network.
The first step in the setup process is to properly activate the pairing mode, which is often referred to as Pairing Mode in the technical documentation. Unlike many other wireless headphones, Xiaomi Redmi AirDots are not turned on by simply pressing a button on the case; they are activated automatically when removed from the charging case. However, for the first connection or connection to a new smartphone, you need to force them to switch to visibility mode.
To do this, you'll need to remove both earbuds from the case. Once removed, they should light up with indicators, usually red, to signal that the indicators are not on. If the indicators are not on, put them back in the case and make sure that charging is underway, and then try again.
⚠️ Note: If you only remove one headphone, it may try to connect to the last known device rather than looking for a new one.
The key here is to hold the touch buttons. When you're outside the charging case, you need to press and hold the touchpads on both headphones at the same time, hold them for about 5-7 seconds until the lights start flashing white. It's the white blink that signals that the device is ready to look for a new gadget. At this point, the headphones are looking for each other to synchronize the channels (left and right), and then become visible to the smartphone.
☑️ Checking of interface readiness
Once the headphones have gone into search mode, you need to go to the settings of your smartphone. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the MIUI operating system or pure Android, but the logic of actions remains the same for all devices. Open the settings menu and find the section responsible for wireless connections.
You need to go to Settings → Bluetooth. Make sure that the Bluetooth slider is activated and lit blue or green. If you've previously connected these headphones to other devices and they automatically connect to them, you better temporarily turn off Bluetooth on those gadgets or forget the device in their settings. This will prevent conflicting connection protocols.
The list of available devices will start scanning. Within seconds, the Redmi AirDots or MI True Wireless EBTS should appear on the Available Devices list. Click on that name to initiate the connection. The system can request a confirmation to create a pair that needs to be agreed to. Once successfully paired, you will hear a voice message "Connected" in the headphones, and the status in the smartphone menu will change to "Connected."
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If your smartphone doesn’t see the headphones for a long time, try to get closer to them (less than 1 meter away) and remove possible sources of interference, such as a working microwave or Wi-Fi router.
Often, users are faced with a situation where only one headphone is running, or the left and right channels are not synchronized with each other, this happens when the internal communication between the ears themselves is broken, and they do not understand that they need to work in stereo mode, and to solve this problem, you need to reset (Hard Reset) to factory settings.
The reset procedure is done as follows: place both headphones in the charging case. Then, without removing them, press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 15-20 seconds. The indicators should flash red several times, then go out. This means that the headphones memory is cleared from previous settings. After that, they need to be re-extracted and perform the pairing procedure again, as described in the previous sections.
In some cases, the problem is not the headphones themselves, but the Bluetooth cache on your smartphone. If resetting the headphones didn't help, try clearing the Bluetooth cache on your phone. Go to Settings → Apps → Show all apps → System apps → Bluetooth. In the menu that opens, select Clear Data or Clear Cache. After that, reboot the smartphone and try again.
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Understanding color indication helps diagnose the condition of a device without connecting to a smartphone screen. Xiaomi Redmi AirDots uses a color scheme to convey status, and knowing these signals makes it much easier to operate. Below is a table of the main modes of operation of the indicators.
| Color of indicator | Mode of work | Description of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Red (burns) | Charging. | The headphone is in the case and charged. |
| Red (extinct) | Charging complete. | Battery fully charged. |
| White (blinks) | Pairing. | Device Search Mode (Pairing Mode) |
| White (burning 1 sec) | Connection | Successful connection to a smartphone |
| Red (blinks slowly) | Clear. | Low battery charge, charging required |
Special attention should be paid to situations where the indicator is lit red, but the headphones are not charged. This may indicate contamination of the contact areas. On the bottom of the headphones and inside the case are metal contacts that are oxidized or covered with earwax over time, wipe them with dry soft cloth or cotton swab soaked in alcohol.
⚠️ Warning: Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive materials to clean contacts, as this can damage the coating and disrupt current conductivity.
If the lights do not light up after cleaning the contacts and charging for a long time (more than 1 hour), there may have been a deep battery discharge, in which case leave the headphones in the case connected to the network for several hours. Sometimes the power controller takes time to activate the battery after a long downtime.
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Stability of work TWS-headphones directly depends on the purity of charging contacts and the quality of the connection of the case with the power network.
Even with a successful connection, users may experience audio quality issues such as interruptions, quiet sound, or audio and video dissynchronization. Often the reason lies in distance or obstacles. Bluetooth has a limited range, and the presence of walls, especially concrete with reinforcement, can significantly reduce signal quality.
Another common reason is to use high-resolution codecs or work in a high-interference environment. If you're in a place with a large concentration of Wi-Fi networks or other Bluetooth devices, try to step aside. Also check if the smartphone is activated power saving mode, which can limit the operation of the wireless module to save charge.
To improve the quality of the connection, you can try to disable options like “Absolute Volume” in the developer settings (if available), or change the Bluetooth profile. However, in most cases, simple reconnection helps: forget the device in the Bluetooth settings, reset the headphones and reconnect them, which allows you to update the encryption keys and establish a more stable communication channel.