How to connect Xiaomi Air 2SE: full instructions for all devices

Xiaomi Air 2SE wireless headphones are a popular model with Bluetooth 5.0 support, active noise cancellation and long battery life. However, even with such advanced technology, users often have questions: how to make the first connection, what to do if the device is not on the list of available, or how to synchronize headphones with several gadgets at the same time.

In this article, we will look at all possible Air 2SE connection scenarios, from basic smartphone pairing to fine-tuning for PC and Mac. We will focus on the typical bugs that interfere with successful connection, and give practical recommendations for their elimination. If you just unpacked the box or encountered problems after updating the firmware, here you will find the answers.

Preparing headphones for the first connection

Before you start pairing, you need to properly initialize the headphones. Xiaomi Air 2SE comes in standby mode, so they need to be put into device search mode.

• 🔋 Charge your headphones. Even if the light shows a charge, plug the case into the power supply for 10-15 minutes, and this will eliminate problems with a sudden shutdown during settings.
• 🎧 Remove the headphones from the case. They will automatically turn on and go into pairing mode (indicators will flash white and red).
• 📱 Activate Bluetooth on your phone. On Android, swipe down the notification bar and hold the Bluetooth icon. On iPhone, go to Settings. → Bluetooth.

If the headphones don’t flash, it could mean they’ve already been paired with another device, which will require a reset (instructions are given in the appropriate section), and make sure the distance between the headphones and the phone is less than 1 meter – this is critical for the first connection.

Connecting to a smartphone on Android

The process of pairing with Android usually goes automatically, but there are nuances that depend on the version of the operating system and shell (MIUI, One UI, ColorOS, etc.).

1. Open Settings → Connected Devices → Connection Settings → Bluetooth (the path may vary slightly).
2. Click Add a new device or Search for devices.
3. In the list, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2SE (or simply Air 2SE) and tap it.
4. Confirm pairing on both devices, and the headphones should sound a voice signal "Connected".

On devices with MIUI 12+, a pop-up will appear after connecting with a suggestion to install the Mi Earphones branded app. Its installation is optional, but is recommended for accessing advanced settings, such as:

• 🎛️ Customization of touch gestures (double touch, hold).
• 🔊 Level adjustment ANC (noise-canceling).
• 📊 View the charge level of the case and headphones.

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If the headphones are connected but the sound is interrupted, try turning off the Absolute Volume feature in Bluetooth settings on Android. This will solve the problem of incompatibility of volume levels between devices.

Interface with iPhone and iPad

While the Xiaomi Air 2SE is optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem, it works well with Apple devices, but there are a few important things to consider:

1. Translate the headphones into search mode (see the section "Preparation").
2. On the iPhone, go to Settings → Bluetooth.
3. In the list of Other devices, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2SE and tap it.
4. Wait for the status of "Connected".

Features of working with iOS:

• ⚠️ No support. ANC Noise reduction will only work in passive mode (due to the design of the headphones).
• 🎵 Codecs of sound. It's default. AAC, This is good quality, but there may be a delay in the sound in the games.
• 📱 There is no official application for settings, so you will have to manage gestures through standard iOS tools.

⚠️ Note: If the headphones were previously connected to an Android device with the Mi Earphones app, some features (such as gesture customization) may not work properly on the iPhone.

Connection to a computer (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Using Air 2SE with a PC or laptop opens up new possibilities, from listening to music to attending conference calls, but it often has problems with drivers or choosing the right audio device.

Windows 10/11

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC (via Taskbar or Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and other devices).
2. Click Add Add the device → Bluetooth.
3. Select Mi True Wireless Earphones 2SE from the list.
4. After connecting, go to Control Panel → Sound and install the headphones as the default device.

If the sound is absent or interrupted:

• 🔄 Update the Bluetooth driver through Device Manager.
• 🎧 Check the selected sound profile: there should be a Stereo (A2DP), Not the headset (HSP).
• 📡 Disable other Bluetooth devices that may interfere.

macOS

On a Mac, the pairing process is easier:

1. Open System settings → Bluetooth.
2. Click Connect next to Mi True Wireless Earphones 2SE.
3. In the audio menu (System settings → Sound), select the headphones as the output device.

⚠️ Note: On macOS Ventura and later, you may need to allow access to the microphone in System settings → Confidentiality and security → Microphone if you plan to use headphones for calls.

Solving Connection Problems

If the headphones are not detected by the device or are permanently turned off, the reasons can be both software and hardware. Let's look at the most common cases and how to fix them.

Headphones are not on the list of devices

• 🔄 Reboot the Bluetooth module on your phone/PC (turn it off and turn it on again).
• 📱 Remove old connections. On Android: Settings → Bluetooth → ⚙️ near-device → Forget it.
• 🔋 Check the case charge. If the indicator is not on, plug the case into the charger for 30 minutes.
• 🛠️ Reset the headphone settings (see the next section).

The sound is interrupted or lost.

This problem is often related to interference or suboptimal Bluetooth settings:

• 📶 Reduce the distance between the headphones and the sound source (optimally up to 50 cm).
• 🔄 Turn off 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (if you use) – it works in the same range as Bluetooth.
• 🎛️ Enable Low Latency mode in Bluetooth settings (available on some Android devices).
• 🔊 Check for firmware updates for headphones through the Mi Earphones app.

Resetting Xiaomi Air 2SE settings

If all the connection attempts fail, the last step is a hard reset, which will return the headphones to the factory settings and remove all the saved pairings.

After discharge:

1. The headphones will automatically go into pairing mode.
2. You will need to reconnect them to all devices.
3. All custom settings (gestures, ANC) will be reset to standard.

⚠️ Note: Reset does not solve problems with hardware malfunctions (for example, a discharged battery or a damaged Bluetooth module).If after reset, the headphones are still not turned on or are not detected, contact the service center.

Additional settings and optimization

Once connected successfully, you can improve the Air 2SE experience with additional customizations.

Setting up sensory gestures

By default, headphones support the following gestures:

• 👆 Double touch: playback / pause (right earphone), call voice assistant (left).
• 👇 Triple touch: move to the next track (right), return to the previous one (left).
• 🔇 Retention: on/off ANC (It is only available for Android with Mi Earphones app).

To reassign gestures:

1. Open the Mi Earphones app.
2. Go to the Touch and Gestures section.
3. Choose the action for the left/right headphone.

Optimization of sound

To improve the sound quality:

• 🎛️ Enable the equalizer in the music player (e.g. Poweramp or Spotify).
• 🔊 Activate the mode. LDAC (If supported by your smartphone. To do this, select Sound Quality Priority in Bluetooth settings.
• 🎧 Check the density of the fittings. Use suitable sized embushures (the package includes 3 pairs).

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For maximum autonomy, turn off the ANC if you don't need it. This feature consumes up to 20% of the extra power.

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