How to Reboot Xiaomi Air Headphones 2: The Complete Guide

Modern wireless headphones from Xiaomi, such as the Air 2 series and Air 2 Pro, have become popular choices thanks to excellent sound and a stable connection. However, even the most advanced gadgets sometimes encounter software bugs that require user intervention. Owners often look for information on how to restart the device when it stops responding or does not connect to the smartphone.

The recovery process can range from simply reconnecting the charge to completely resetting the settings. It is important to understand the difference between a conventional shutdown and a Hard Reset, as these actions lead to different results. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available methods for resuscitating your headphones.

The need to reboot can be for a variety of reasons, from the banal desynchronization of the left and right earphone to problems with the microphone. It is critical to perform a complete reset if the headphones do not automatically connect to each other after extraction from the case. Let's look at the basic steps to solve these problems.

Diagnosing problems before resetting

Before you start a radical measure like a complete reset, you should make an initial diagnosis of the device. Often the problem is not a software failure, but a simple battery discharge or contamination of contacts. If your Xiaomi Air 2 is not turned on, first check the indicators on the headphones themselves and on the case.

Visual inspection will help to identify obvious defects, make sure that the golden contacts are free of dust or earwax that can interfere with charging, and it is also worth checking whether the indicator is on when placing the headphones in the case.

• 🔋 Check the charge level of the case and the headphones themselves.
• 💧 Inspect charging contacts for oxidation or contamination.
• 📱 Make sure that Bluetooth on your smartphone works correctly with other devices.
• 🔌 Use the original cable or serviceable analogue to charge.

If there are no visual problems and the device is still behaving incorrectly, there may have been a firmware failure, in which case a standard shutdown may not help, which is when deeper interference with the headphone control system is required.

⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble the headphone case or battery test case, as this will result in loss of warranty and possible damage to water protection.

The method of soft reboot through the case

The easiest and safest way to reboot Xiaomi Air 2 headphones is to use a charging case, which is similar to turning your computer off and on and helps to eliminate temporary software errors without losing saved pairing settings.

To perform the procedure, place both earbuds in a case, make sure they fit tightly to the contacts and the charging indicators are lit, then close the case cover and wait about 10-15 seconds.

Then open the lid and remove the headphones, at which point they should automatically turn on and try to connect with each other, and then with the smartphone. If the connection does not happen, repeat the procedure, but leave the headphones in a closed case for 1-2 minutes for a full sleep cycle.

This method is effective in 80% of cases where there are small glitches, such as intermittent sound or delays, but if the problem is systemic, a more serious approach will be needed.

Full reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If the soft reboot doesn’t work, you need to perform a full reset, which will bring the Xiaomi Air 2 back to “out of the box” by removing all previously stored (pairing) with phones, a standard procedure for solving connection problems.

To do the reset, place both earbuds in the charging case. Leave the case cover open. Find the function button on the outside of the case (usually round and located between the indicators or at the bottom). Press and hold this button for 10-15 seconds.

Action: Hold the button 10-15 seconds


Indication: White indicator flashes 3 times




Result: Headphones dropped

Watch the indicator: it should flash white three times, which signals the successful completion of the process, then the headphones will go into pairing mode, you will need to re-find them in the Bluetooth list on your phone and connect.

It is important to note that during reset, the headphones should not be connected to the charger via cable, although they are required to be in the case, which prevents power conflicts while writing the new configuration to the device's memory.

Indication and status table

Understanding light signals helps diagnose the condition of a device without a phone connection. Indicators on the case and the headphones themselves Xiaomi Air 2 provide important information about the processes that take place inside.

Pay attention to the color of the indicator when extracted from the case, if you see red instead of white, then the problem may be related to autonomy, not to software.

Different models, such as the Air 2S or Air 2 Pro, may have slight variations in the behavior of indicators, but the basic logic (red is bad, white is good) remains the same for the entire lineup.

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If the case indicator does not light up when you install headphones, wipe the contacts with dry soft cloth. Often oxidation interferes with the signal to start charging.

Working with the Mi Wear app

For more in-depth management and diagnostics, use the official Mi Wear app (formerly known as Xiaomi Earbuds), which allows you not only to configure the equalizer, but also to check the firmware version, which is critical for stable operation.

Often, connectivity issues are solved by a simple software update: go to the app, select your headphones, and go to settings. If an update is available, the system will prompt you to install it.

• 📲 Open the Mi Wear app on your smartphone.
• 🔗 Make sure the headphones are connected and displayed in the list of devices.
• ⚙️ Go to the "Settings" or "About the device" section".
• 🔄 Click “Update Check” and follow the instructions on the screen.

During the update, do not open the case cover or move away from the phone. Interrupting the firmware process can lead to irreversible consequences, turning the headphones into a “brick”.

⚠️ Note: Do not use third-party apps to manage Xiaomi headphones, as they may misinterpret commands and disrupt the device.

Solving Connection Problems After Reset

Once you’ve done the reset, the phone may still “remember” the old connection and try to connect to outdated settings, a common reason why headphones don’t work right after Hard Reset.

You need to remove the device from the Bluetooth list on your smartphone. Go to Bluetooth settings, find Xiaomi Air 2 in the list of previously connected devices, and click "Forget" or "Delete." Only then do the search again.

If that doesn’t work, try resetting the network settings on the phone itself, which will delete all stored Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth devices, but often resolves complex driver conflicts.

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Removing the old profile of the device from the memory of the phone is a mandatory step after resetting the headphone settings, without which a new pairing may not take place.

Sometimes it helps to switch the flight mode on your phone. Turn it on for 10 seconds, then turn it off and try to find the headphones again. This restarts the smartphone's Bluetooth module.

Frequent errors and their elimination

Users often make the same mistakes when trying to resuscitate a gadget, such as not holding the reset button long enough, and the mechanism for protecting against random presses requires a confident hold for at least 10 seconds.

Another common mistake is to try to reset just one earpiece, and remember that the procedure is always done for a couple in a case at the same time, and resetting one earpiece will disrupt the synchronization between the channels.

And the problem with the case is that if the case is zero, it won't be able to trigger the process of turning on the headphones when you open the lid, and always make sure that the case has at least a minimum charge.