How to Reset Xiaomi Wireless Headphones: A Complete Guide

Xiaomi’s modern TWS wireless headphones are notoriously reliable, but even the most advanced technology sometimes has software failures. The device can stop syncing with the phone, start playing sound in only one ear, or stop responding to commands altogether.

The only solution is a factory reset, which clears the headset's internal memory of temporary files and pairing errors, returning the device to a "out of the box" state, and it's important to understand that this process doesn't affect your smartphone, but reboots the firmware of the headphones themselves.

Many users are afraid to perform such manipulations for fear of permanently ruining the gadget. However, the manufacturer has provided this mechanism specifically to eliminate software conflicts. In this article, we will examine in detail the algorithms of actions for various series of headphones, from the budget Redmi Buds to the flagship Mi True Wireless Earbuds.

Preparation for resetting and diagnosis of problems

Before you start taking drastic measures, you need to make sure that the problem really requires software intervention. Often the cause of unstable work is a banal desynchronization of the left and right channels or a conjugation buffer overflow. If you notice that the headphones do not see each other or connect to the phone as two different devices, a reset is necessary.

Make sure the case and headphones are at least 30-40% charged. Interrupting the reset process due to battery discharge can cause the device to freeze in standby mode. It is also recommended to remove the old headphone profile from the Bluetooth list on your smartphone in advance to avoid conflicts when re-pairing.

In some cases, the problem is not the headphones themselves, but the Bluetooth module of the phone. Rebooting the smartphone before the procedure is a must-do step that is ignored by 80% of users. Clean cache of the phone's Bluetooth stack significantly increases the chances of a successful reset and fast connection.

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones to at least half the capacity.
• 📱 Remove the device from the list of conjugated in the phone settings.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to clean up system errors.
• 🧹 Wipe the charging contacts on the headphones with a dry cloth.

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Before reset, check for firmware updates in the Mi Wear or Xiaomi Earbuds app – sometimes the bug is fixed with a simple update and no reset is required.

Universal Reset Method through Touch buttons

Most Xiaomi headphones released in recent years are controlled through touch zones. The reset method for them is standardized, but requires accuracy in timings. You need to put both headphones in the charging case and leave the lid open. The indicator on the front should start flashing, signaling readiness to work.

The main challenge is the sequence of taps. Most models, such as the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 or AirDots, need to press and hold the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously. Retention time varies from 5 to 20 seconds depending on the specific revision of the device.

Watch for the display: first it can flash white, then red, and only then quickly blink white three times. It's triple blinking that means that Hard Reset command is accepted and executed. If you let your fingers go earlier, the headphones will simply go into device search mode or turn off.

In the rare cases where sensors don't respond due to pollution or moisture, you can try resetting without removing the headphones from the case, but making sure they sit tightly on the contacts. If the indicator on the case does not light up, check if the protective film is removed from the contacts on the headphones themselves.

Reset models with a physical button on the case

More advanced models, such as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 or Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, feature a physical control button on the case of the charging case, a method that is considered more reliable because it eliminates the risk of sensors accidentally activating while wearing.

To perform the reset, place your headphones in the case and open the lid. Press and hold the function button for about 10-15 seconds. The status indicator will flash red and white alternately, then light up white, signaling a successful completion of the procedure, at which point the headphones go into Pairing Mode.

It's important not to confuse short clicks with long presses. Short presses are usually responsible for turning on power or starting the voice assistant, whereas resets require long retention. If the indicator caught fire and went out after 2 seconds, you just turned on the case, not reset the settings.

Once successfully reset, the device will disappear from the Bluetooth list and you will have to re-initiate the search on the phone.This is normal behavior, confirming that the old encryption keys have been removed from the headphone memory.

Features of resetting game and overhead models

Overhead models, like Mi Headphones Comfort or Redmi Gaming Headsets, have their own specifics. It often uses a combination of volume and on buttons. TWS-models, where the case plays the role of a controller, here all control is focused on the headphone body itself.

Xiaomi's overhead models are most commonly used by turning off the headphones, then pressing the on button and the volume button (or call button) simultaneously, holding them until the indicator flashes red and blue (or white) several times, which force the Bluetooth module to restart.

In game models with USB-The adapter may require the adapter to flash or use special software on the PC, but the basic reset of the Bluetooth connection on the headphones themselves is performed by a standard combination of buttons. If you have a model with a 3.5 mm wired connection, the reset itself is not required – just turn off the cable and turn off the device.

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In low-latency gaming models, resetting settings can return low-latency mode to its default state, which is sometimes useful if the sound has been de-synchronized with the video.

Using the Mi Wear application for management

Xiaomi's ecosystem offers centralized management through the Mi Wear app (formerly Mi True Wireless). Although there may not be a direct reset button in the interface, the app allows you to reconnect and update, which often solves the same tasks. If your headphones support connection to the application, this is the best way to diagnose.

Go to the settings of a particular device in the app. Find the item "Erase data" or "Untie device." This action will remove the headphone profile from the phone's memory and clear the cache of the equalizer settings, and then you recommend doing a full reset buttons, as described above, to guarantee the result.

The app will also show a firmware version. If the problem with the sound or connection persists after the reset, it is worth checking through Mi Wear for updates. The new version of the software may contain patches for the Bluetooth protocol that cannot be installed without first resetting.

Remember, the app only works after the headphones are successfully paired with the phone. If they can't see each other, first perform a hardware reset with buttons, and then plug them in through the app for fine-tuning.

Solving Common Mistakes After Resetting

After the Hard Reset procedure, the headphones may behave outside the box, for example, the phone may see two devices with the same name (e.g., "Mi True Wireless EBs"). Basic_R» And it's called... L. "" This means that the headphones are not synchronized with each other and they're in mono mode.

To fix this, remove both devices from the Bluetooth list. Then place the headphones in the case, close the lid and wait 10 seconds. Open the lid and remove both earphones at the same time. They must automatically find each other, and only after that one device will appear in the phone search.

If the sound is quieter or the bass is gone, check the absolute volume settings in Android. Sometimes after the reset, the system volume sliders will become desynchronized. It's also worth checking if Mono-audio is included in the special features of your smartphone, since resetting the headphones does not change the settings of the phone.

⚠️ Warning: If the indicator on the case burns constantly red after reset and does not respond to buttons, there may be a problem in the hardware, for example, oxidation of contacts or battery failure.

It is a common mistake to try to reset your headphones while they are connected to your phone.Always turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone before starting the procedure to avoid confusion in confirmation signals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

⚠️ Warning: Do not try to disassemble the headphone case to find the hidden Reset button if it is not outside. Internal reset is possible only through special engineering menus or soldering, which requires qualifications and will lead to loss of warranty.