Xiaomi AirDots 2: How to connect to your phone, laptop and tablet

The popular Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 headphones, often called AirDots 2, offer excellent value for money, but their initial setup can be difficult for beginners. Many users find that gadgets can not see each other or the phone does not detect a headset in the list of available devices. Understanding the logic of the case and indicators helps to avoid wasting time looking for faults where they do not exist.

Unlike the more modern Redmi Buds, there is no full-fledged equalizer deep tuning app, so getting the right sequence of steps to do the first pairing is critical. If you break the order of the headphones from the charging case, they may not go into search mode or sync with each other in stereo mode, which is why we have prepared a detailed guide covering all the nuances of connecting to different operating systems.

Before you go into technical manipulation, make sure your headphones have enough charge.The indicators on the case should burn red during charging and fade or change color when the battery is fully filled. The first turn on is always automatic when the headphones are removed from the case, unless they have previously been reset to the factory settings. TWS-Budget Segment Headsets from Chinese Manufacturer.

Initial preparation and activation of the interface mode

The most important step is to properly enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Unlike many other devices, the Xiaomi AirDots 2 does not have a separate button on the case to force the search mode to be turned on if the headphones have already been in use. All control is carried out through touch panels or physical buttons (depending on the specific revision) and the case itself.

First, remove both headphones from the charger at the same time. If you only pull one out, it may try to find the second one, but it won't go into visibility mode for the phone. LED lights should start flashing white, which signals that the device is ready to go. If the indicators are not burning, the battery may be dead or the contacts in the case have oxidized.

⚠️ Warning: If the lights flash red and white alternately, it means that the headphones are looking for each other to create a stereo pair, not a phone.

Sometimes you have to force the search, especially if the headset has previously connected to another gadget, you need to touch the touchpad or press the button on both headphones at the same time and hold for about 5 seconds until the characteristic audible signal appears, and then the search mode will be activated again.

Connecting to Android smartphones

Android provides the most native support for the Bluetooth protocols used in these headphones. The connection process is standard, but has its own characteristics depending on the OS version and the smartphone manufacturer's shell. First, open your device's settings and go to the wireless networking section.

Turn on the Bluetooth module if it is turned off and click on the "Search for Devices" or "Add a New Device" button. The list of available gadgets should appear as Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2 or simply AirDots 2. Click on this name to begin the mating procedure.

In some cases, the system may request a pairing confirmation or input PIN-The standard code for Xiaomi devices is usually 0000, but most often the confirmation is automatic without user input. After a successful connection, you will hear a voice message "Connected" and the indicator on the headphone will flash less often or go out.

Note that MIUI or HyperOS smartphones can have a pop-up with headphone animations and the charge level of each headphone, a feature that makes it easier to monitor battery status. If the window doesn't show up, check Bluetooth settings and system services permissions.

Connection with iPhone and iOS devices

Owners of Apple equipment can also successfully use Xiaomi AirDots 2, although the functionality will be limited to basic sound reproduction and call management. iOS ecosystem does not support pop-ups with battery power, so you will have to control the energy level through widgets or voice prompts of the headphones themselves.

The process of connecting to an iPhone starts with going to the Settings → Bluetooth menu. Make sure the switch is active. As with Android, you need to remove the headphones from the case and wait for the white flashing of the indicators. In the list of "Other devices" you will see a record of Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2.

Click on the headset name. The system can warn that the accessory is not certified for iPhone, but it's a standard message for third-party manufacturers. Be bold to agree to the connection. Once the procedure is complete, the headphone battery icon, if it's in your ears, will appear in the status bar, or just a Bluetooth icon in the top corner of the screen.

The gesture management settings on iOS cannot be changed.

Use with computer and laptop

Connecting Xiaomi AirDots 2 to a Windows 10 or 11 PC is almost the same as working with a smartphone, however, users often face driver problems or audio delay. On stationary PCs, it is often absent, and an external one will be required. USB-adapter.

Open system settings through the Start menu and select Devices or Bluetooth and Other Devices. Click Add Bluetooth or Other Devices and select the first item in the list. The computer will start scanning the ether.

At this point, the headphones should be in search mode (blinking white indicator). If the computer finds a Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2 device but does not connect, try to remove old records about this device from the list of previously used gadgets. Sometimes the Bluetooth cache in Windows causes addressing conflicts.

Once connected successfully, the system can automatically install drivers. If there is sound but the microphone is not working, check the audio settings: Headset (AirDots 2) should be chosen as the default recording device, not Headphones. Headphones have lower sound quality mode, but are necessary for the microphone to work in Skype or Zoom.

Problem Solving: Only one headphone works

One of the most common complaints of owners of Xiaomi AirDots 2 — out-synchronization, when the sound is only in the left or only in the right earphone. TWS-protocol when the master (usually the right earpiece) loses touch with the slave (left-handed).

To correct the situation, you need to perform a full Hard Reset. First, remove the device from the Bluetooth list on the phone ("Forget the device"). Then put both earphones in the case and make sure they charge (red lights are on).

Take the headphones out of the case. Now press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for about 20 seconds. The indicators should flash red several times, after which the gadgets will turn off. Put them back in the case, close the lid, wait 10 seconds and open again. The headphones should automatically reconnect to each other, and only then they can be searched by the phone.

⚠️ Attention: When resetting, it is important to hold the buttons for 20 seconds, not 5. 5 seconds is just a shutdown, and 20 seconds is a command to clear the pairing memory.

If the problem recurs after reset, check the contacts in the case. Dirt or oxidation can cause one of the headphones to not charge to 100%, and the system perceives it as discharged, turning it off ahead of time.

Control, gestures and additional functions

Despite the lack of an app, Xiaomi AirDots 2 offers a flexible multi-touch sensor control, and understanding gesture logic allows you to comfortably manage music and calls without removing your phone from your pocket, but it is worth remembering that sensor sensitivity can vary.

• 🎵 One touch: Playback/pause (or answer to a call).
• 📞 Double touch: Repeat the last dialed number (when incoming call - reset).
• 🤖 Triple touch: Activate the voice assistant (Google Assistant or Siri).
• ⏮️ Hold (2 seconds): Previous track (on the left earpiece) or Next track (on the right earpiece) – depends on the firmware version.

The volume is adjusted directly on the headphones, not through the standard phone buttons, but through prolonged retention. Press the right earphone for 2 seconds to increase the volume, the left one to decrease. This feature does not work in all firmware versions, but is the standard for most Basic 2 revisions.

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To avoid the occasional activations of a voice assistant, try to touch the sensor quickly and clearly, without holding your finger longer than 1 second unless you plan to activate Siri or Google Assistant.

The microphone quality in AirDots 2 is acceptable for quiet rooms, but in the wind or in a noisy place, the interlocutor can hear distortions. This is a feature of the design and location of the microphone hole. Try not to cover the bottom of the earphone with your fingers during a conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The main difficulty with Xiaomi AirDots 2 is the lack of a physical reset button on the case, so all manipulations with reconnection and resetting of steams must be performed by holding the touch panels on the headphones themselves.