How to find the second headphone Xiaomi Redmi: the complete guide

The situation when one of the wireless headphones Xiaomi Redmi suddenly stops working or does not connect to the smartphone, familiar to many owners. TWS-Headsets. People often think that the device is out of order or lost, but in most cases, the problem lies in the software desynchronization of the pair. The right approach to diagnosis allows you to quickly restore the device to work without going to the service center.

Before you panic or look for instructions to buy a new device, you need to understand the nature of the malfunction. Loss of communication between the left and right channels is a regular situation for Bluetooth devices, which occurs after a discharge, update the phone’s OS or a malfunction of the module. In this article, we will discuss proven methods that will help you “find” a second earphone and make them work in tandem.

It is important to note right away that the recovery process requires sequential action: Chaotic button pressing or trying to connect the device through the standard Bluetooth menu without first resetting often results in the opposite effect: The stereo pair must be destroyed in the phone's memory to create a new configuration from scratch.

Diagnosis and primary state check

The first step is always visual and tactile testing, making sure that the lost earbud is physically intact and has no visible damage to the body. Often the problem is trivial: contaminated charging contacts prevent the device from turning on, which prevents it from appearing on the list of available devices.

Put both headphones in the charging case on 15-20 Even if the light doesn't turn on right away, the battery could go into a deep discharge. Then try to remove them at the same time. If one of them flashes and the other is silent, this is a signal for desynchronization. Indication is the main diagnostic tool in the user's arsenal.

⚠️ Warning: If the earphone is completely discharged, it will not be able to enter pairing mode. Make sure that both devices have at least a minimum charge before starting the recovery procedure.

Check if the device is connected to other gadgets. Redmi's Bluetooth headphone module often automatically connects to the last known phone or tablet in range. Turn off Bluetooth on all surrounding devices to prevent signal interception.

Complete reset of headphone settings

The most effective way to make headphones "see" each other is to perform a full reset (Hard Reset), which removes all stored pairing profiles from the headset's internal memory and returns them to factory settings. For Redmi models, this is often the only working solution.

Place both headphones in the charge case and leave the lid open. Find the function button on the case case case (if the model provides it) or the touch zones on the headphones themselves. Press the reset button or sensors for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing red and white (or flashing white quickly, depending on the model).

Once reset, remove the device from the Bluetooth list on your smartphone. Find Redmi Buds or Mi True Wireless on the list, click on the gear icon and select "Forget the device" or "Disable." Only then you can start pairing again.

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Don’t try to plug the headphones in immediately after reset, give them 5-10 seconds of rest in a closed case so that the internal logic of the device restarts correctly.

Compulsory pairing procedure

Now that the old settings are removed, you need to create a new stereo pair. Take both earbuds out of the case at the same time. In normal mode, they should quickly find each other, and one of them (usually on the right) will flash, waiting for a connection to the phone, and the second will burn with even light or flash less often.

If both headphones flash independently and appear on the phone as two different devices (e.g. Redmi Buds and Redmi Buds L), then mono mode is active. In this case, put them back in the case, close the lid, wait 5 seconds and take out again. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times.

When the headphone connection is restored, the phone will only see one device. Connect to it. If the sound is coming from only one channel, check the balance in the settings of the Android special features (Settings → Special features → Audiovisual).

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The key to success is to remove the headphones simultaneously, and if you take them out in turn, they may not be able to sync with each other before they connect to the phone.

Use of the Xiaomi Earbuds app

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners will benefit from Xiaomi’s official Earbuds app (or Mi Wear), which not only allows you to manage the equalizer settings, but also diagnose the condition of each headphone separately, and can show left and right channel charges as a percentage, which helps identify the “dead” element.

Go to the app and check the status of the connection. If the app sees only one headphone, try clicking on the "Hearphone Search" button or a similar feature in the interface. Some models have a lost earphone search feature that makes it squeak loudly.

⚠️ Warning: Search only works if the lost earphone is within Bluetooth range (about 10 meters) and has a battery charge. In an open space or in a noisy room, it can be difficult to hear a squeak.

You can also check for firmware updates through the app. The firmware often contains connection stability bug fixes. If the software version is outdated, update it by connecting your phone to Wi-Fi.

Problems with charging case and contacts

Often the reason that the second headphone is "lost" is not a software failure, but a banal lack of charge due to poor contact, inside the case and on the legs of the headphones are metal contacts that over time become oxidized or contaminated with earwax.

Take a cotton swab lightly soaked in alcohol, and gently wipe the contacts inside the case and on the headphones themselves. Let them dry for a couple of minutes. After cleaning, place the headphones in the case and swing them from side to side to ensure a tight fit.

If the indicator on the case does not light up when you install the headphone, it may be the problem with the magnets or charging pins, in which case the charging current does not come in, and the earphone remains off, so the phone can not find it.

Specifics of different models of Redmi and Mi

Different models have their own reset features. For example, Redmi Buds 3 Pro may require touch areas to be compressed for 10 seconds, while Redmi Buds 4 Active only needs a button on the case. Always check the instructions of the particular model if standard methods do not work.

Some budget models don't have a button on the case at all, so you can reset the touch areas on both headphones while they're out of the case, and the timing is critical, so you can hold it until the color changes.

If you have an active noise cancellation (ANC) model, make sure that the transparency or noise reduction mode does not block the microphones, which is sometimes mistaken for loss of communication. Try switching the operating modes through touch control.

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When buying used headphones, make sure to make a full reset, which ensures that the device does not try to automatically connect to the phone of the previous owner on the first turn on.

When repairs or replacements are required

If none of the software methods worked, and the earphone still shows no signs of life (does not blink, does not respond to touch, does not charge), there is a possible hardware malfunction.

In the event of a single headphone failure, modern technology allows you to buy a replacement. Xiaomi service centers often sell individual components (left or right earphone, case), however, after buying a new element, the pairing procedure will still have to be re-run.

Remember that the warranty usually covers manufacturing defects, but not mechanical damage or moisture. Careful handling and regular cleaning of contacts significantly prolong your life. TWS-headphones.