How to Connect Xiaomi Air 2: Complete Guide to All Devices

Xiaomi Air 2 is a popular wireless headphone with Bluetooth 5.0 support, which is valued for sound quality, convenience and affordable price. However, many users have difficulties with the first connection: the device is not on the list of available, the connection is constantly broken or headphones refuse to work with the computer. In this article, we will analyze all the ways Air 2 pairs with different gadgets, and also solve typical problems.

It’s important to understand that the connection process can vary depending on your smartphone model, operating system version, or even the firmware of the headphones themselves.We’ll look at universal methods that work on Android, iPhone, Windows/macOS, and give tips on optimizing the connection for stable operation.

1. Preparation of headphones Xiaomi Air 2 to connect

Before the first pairing, you need to activate the headphones correctly, and many people miss this step, which means that the device does not appear in the list of available for connection.

Here's what we need to do:

• 🔋 Charge the headphones. Make sure there's a charge in the case (the indicator should be white or green). If the indicator is red, plug the case into the charge for 10-15 minutes.
• 🎧 Take the headphones out of the case, they'll automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (the indicators will start flashing red and white).
• 🔄 Reset the settings (if you are not connecting for the first time). Press the button on the case for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white at the same time - this is a sign of a reset.

If the lights don't flash, try putting the headphones back in the case, closing it for 5 seconds, and then pulling it out again. Sometimes, rebooting the case helps: press the button for 20 seconds until the LED goes out.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones were previously connected to another device, they can automatically connect to it.To avoid this, turn off Bluetooth on the old gadget or reset (paragraph above).

2. Connect Xiaomi Air 2 to Android-smartphone

The pairing with Android usually goes without problems, but there are nuances for different versions of the OS. Consider the universal method:

1. Open the Settings. → Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Activate Bluetooth (slider at the top).
3. Get the headphones out of the case - they should appear on the list as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 or Air 2.
4. Click on the device name and confirm the pairing.

On some smartphones (e.g. Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO) additional confirmation may be required through a pop-up.

• 📱 Update your phone firmware (in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module: Turn off and turn on Bluetooth again, then try again.
• 🚫 Remove old devices from the list of conjugates (if previously connected other Xiaomi headphones).

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

• 🎵 Enable Game Sound (on some Xiaomi smartphones, this reduces the lags).
• 📶 Switch the Bluetooth codec to SBC (in the developer or sound management application settings).

3. iPhone (iOS) pairing

Connecting Xiaomi Air 2 to an iPhone or iPad is slightly different due to the features of iOS.The main problem is that headphones can be defined as an “audio device” rather than a full-fledged headphone with a microphone.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Get the headphones out of the case - they should appear as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.
3. Click on the name and wait for the words Connected.

If the headphones are connected, but the sound goes only to one earphone or the microphone does not work:

• 🔊 Check the sound settings: at Control Point (swipe down) click on the Bluetooth icon and select Xiaomi Air 2 as the output device.
• 📞 For calls: go to Settings → Bluetooth → i (near the headphone name) → Use it for calls.
• 🔄 Reset your network settings (if the problem persists): Settings → Mainstream → Transfer or discharge → Resetting network settings.

⚠️ Note: iOS may not have dual-touch playback controls.This is a firmware restriction on headphones - update them through the Mi Home app (if available for your model).

4. Connection to a computer (Windows and macOS)

Pairing with a PC or laptop is often difficult because of Bluetooth drivers or conflicts with other devices, and we'll look at both.

Windows 10/11

1. Open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices.
2. Turn on Bluetooth (if it is turned off).
3. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
4. Take the headphones out of the case, they should appear in the list. Select them and press Connect.

If the headphones are not displayed:

• 🖥️ Update the Bluetooth driver: in Device Manager, find a Bluetooth adapter, click on PCM → Update the driver.
• 🔌 Check the adapter: some cheap USB-Bluetooth adapters don’t support Bluetooth 5.0. Use a built-in module or adapter with a Qualcomm or Broadcom chip.
• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth: net stop bthserv net start bthserv

macOS

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Turn on Bluetooth (if it is turned off).
3. Take the headphones out of the case, they'll appear in the list. Press Connect.

If macOS says "I couldn't connect":

• 🍎 Reset the Bluetooth module: Press the Shift + Option and click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar. Select Reset Bluetooth module.
• 🔄 Remove old devices: In Bluetooth settings, remove all devices called Mi or Air.