Modern wireless headphones from Xiaomi, such as Airdots, Redmi Buds or Mi True Wireless Earbuds, are reliable devices, but even they sometimes encounter software errors. Users often notice that one of the ears stops sounding, gadgets do not see each other or the phone simply refuses to detect them in the Bluetooth list. In most cases, the problem lies not in the hardware breakdown, but in the dissynchronization of the software inside the case.
To fix this, you have to reset the device completely or force it to reset, which brings the headphones back to factory settings, clearing the memory of old pairing profiles that may have accumulated errors. It's important to understand the difference between a conventional shutdown and a hard reset, because standard case-based placement doesn't always solve the problem of a suspended communication module.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the algorithms for different models, including older versions with physical buttons and new modifications with touch control, you will learn how to correctly interpret color indicators, and you will be able to resolve 90% of common problems without going to the service center.
Diagnosis: When a forced reset is required
Before you start taking action, make sure the problem is really solved by reset. Often users confuse the software glitch with battery discharge or mechanical damage. If your Xiaomi Airdots are acting strangely, check for the following symptoms that indicate the need for Hard Reset.
One of the most common signs is the right and left channel desynchronization, and normally, the headphones must connect to each other automatically after being removed from the case, creating a single stereo pair, and if the phone sees two separate devices with the same name or the sound comes from only one ear, the internal communication is disrupted.
⚠️ Note: If the headphone lights flash red even when in the case, this may indicate a deep battery discharge or oxidation of contacts. 30-60 minute.
Also, reboot is necessary if you've changed your smartphone. Headphones may try to automatically connect to your previous device while ignoring the new gadget. Reset clears the pairing list, allowing you to establish a clean connection. Sometimes even just turning off Bluetooth on your phone and re-energizing, but if this hasn't worked in 2-3 times, move on to more radical measures.
- 🔴 The indicator burns red or flashes red when removed.
- 🔇 The sound is played in only one headphone (mono mode instead of stereo).
- 📱 Smartphone does not see headphones in the list of available devices.
- 🎧 Headphones do not respond to touching or pressing control buttons.
Preparation for the procedure: cleaning the list of conjugations
A critically important step that is often ignored is to pre-clean up the connection history on your smartphone, so if you try to reset your headphones but leave your old profile on your phone, there may be an address conflict, which will cause the device to fail to connect properly again.
Take your smartphone and go to the Settings → Bluetooth menu. Find your headphones’ name on your device list, such as Redmi Airdots or Mi True Wireless EBs Basic. Click on the gear icon or information icon next to the name and select the option to “Forget the device” or “Delete.” Repeat this procedure for all copies of the headphones if there are more than one.
Once the profile is removed, be sure to turn off Bluetooth on the phone completely, which will prevent attempts to automatically reconnect during the reset process, now you can go directly to the manipulation of the headphones themselves, make sure that the case case and the plugs themselves are free of dust and moisture that can interfere with contact.
☑️ Preparation for discharge
Method 1: Reset for models with a physical button (Airdots 1, 2, Redmi Airdots)
The first generation of Xiaomi Airdots headphones and the base versions of Redmi Airdots are equipped with a mechanical reset button on the end of the charging case. This method is the easiest and most reliable, since it eliminates touch control errors. To start, remove both earphones from the charging case.
Find a circular recess on the side or bottom of the case, and there's a hidden button inside it, and you'll need a thin object, like an unbend clip or a toothpick, to press it. Press the button and hold it in motion. 20-30 The headphones may not burn because they're outside the case, but inside, there's a memory cleanup process.
Once you hold the button, put the headphones back in the case. The indicators should light up red to signal the start of charging. Wait about 5-10 seconds, then re-extract both headphones at the same time. If the reset is successful, the indicators will quickly flash white, which means the pairing mode. Now you can turn on Bluetooth on the phone and perform the pairing again.
What to do if the button is not pressed?
Method 2: Reboot for models without a button (Airdots S, Redmi Airdots 2, 3)
Newer models, such as the Airdots S and Redmi Airdots 2, have lost the physical button on the body for the sake of compactness and moisture protection, and the reset process is performed through the touch zones of the headphones themselves, a method that requires greater precision and synchrony.
Remove the headphones from the case. If they're on or blinking, put them back and pull them out. Your job is to simultaneously touch the touch zones on both headphones and hold your finger for 20 seconds. Usually, the sensor is located on the flat outer part of the case. Some versions require you to press 5 times fast, others hold 5 seconds, wait 5 seconds and press 2 more.
A successful reset will be reported by a change in color of the indicator, and most often after a long hold, the indicators will flash red several times, and then go into rapid white blinking mode, which is a signal that the factory settings have been restored. It is important to keep your fingers tightly pressed, not to tear them off until the cycle is over.
| Model headphones | Resetting method | Duration of retention | Indication of success |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Airdots 1 | The button on the case | 20-30 seconds | Fast flashing white |
| Redmi Airdots 2 | Sensor (5 times) | Push series | Triple flashing red |
| Mi True Wireless 2 | Sensor (holding) | 20 seconds. | The indicator goes out and lights up. |
| Xiaomi Buds 3 | Sensor (holding) | 10-15 seconds | White flashing |
Synchronization of left and right channel
Sometimes when you reset, the headphones turn on, but they work independently, and in this case, the phone sees two devices, and the sound comes from only one, which means that there's no connection between the left and right modules, and to fix this, you have to pair them again.
Put both earbuds in the case, close the lid and wait 10 seconds. Then pull them out at the same time. Without connecting to the phone, wait for the lights on both earbuds to flash, one of them (usually the right one) should flash less often, the other more often, or they should flash in sync, which indicates the creation of a pair.
If automatic synchronization does not occur, try the following trick: connect to one earphone via Bluetooth, then in the Bluetooth settings, select "Disable" (but not "Forget"). Then start searching again for devices. In some cases, you need to manually select "Connect" for the second headphone in the list to combine them into a stereo pair.
⚠️ Note: When synchronizing, keep your headphones close to each other (no more than a distance away). 5-10 If there is a barrier or a distance of more than a meter, they may not “find” each other to create a bridge connection.
Common Errors and How to Resolve Them
Even following the instructions, users may encounter difficulties. Often the problem lies in small things that are easy to overlook, for example, contaminated contacts in the case prevent the earbud from charging, and it turns off immediately after removal, which interrupts the reset process.
Another common mistake is that you don't turn on Bluetooth on your phone in time, so if you turn on your device search before your headphones go into pairing mode (fast blinking), your phone won't see them. Wait for the characteristic blinking rhythm of the indicator.
- 🔋 Low charge: Make sure the case and headphones are at least 50% charged before resetting.
- 🧼 Dirt: Wipe the golden contacts on headphones and inside the case with a dry cotton swab.
- 📶 Interference: Carry out the procedure away from powerful Wi-Fi sources or microwave ovens.
If none of the methods worked, perhaps the problem is hardware. However, in 95% of cases, a complete reset with the preliminary removal of the profile from the phone solves the problem of desynchronization Xiaomi Airdots. Don’t rush to carry the device for repair, try to repeat the procedure 2-3 times, strictly observing the timings.
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After a successful reset and connection, allow the headphones to lie next to the phone for 5-10 minutes without music, which will allow them to update the internal firmware if the Internet is connected, which will increase the stability of the work.
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The main secret of success is the complete removal of the old Bluetooth profile from the memory of the phone before starting any manipulation with the buttons or sensors of the headphones.