How to reboot Xiaomi Airdots Basic headphones: the full guide

Using Xiaomi Airdots Basic wireless headphones should be comfortable and seamless, but sometimes users face technical failures. The device may stop syncing with the phone, sound will start to disappear in one of the ears, or the gadget will simply refuse to turn on after being removed from the case. In such situations, a standard shutdown often does not help, and deeper intervention in the software of the microcontroller headphones is required.

Proper reboot or complete resetting of settings eliminates most of the software errors accumulated during operation, which returns the device to its original state, clearing the memory of temporary files and tearing old, possibly damaged Bluetooth connections. Many owners of Xiaomi equipment underestimate the importance of this procedure, trying to solve the problem with reconnections, which only exacerbates the situation.

In this guide, we will discuss in detail all the steps to restore the health of your headphones. You will learn how to distinguish a conventional reboot from a full reset, how to properly prepare devices for the procedure and what to do if standard methods did not bring the desired result. Careful follow the instructions will help you avoid errors and return the gadget to factory performance without going to the service center.

The difference between a reset from a complete reset settings

Before you start taking action, you need to clearly understand the difference between simply turning off your device and the Hard Reset procedure. The usual reboot happens automatically when you place your headphones in the charge case and close the lid, at which point the devices go into standby or turn off, while storing all current settings and connection history in your memory.

Full reset, or Factory Reset, is a more radical measure that erases all user data. After this procedure, the headphones “forget” all previously paired smartphones, tablets and laptops. This should be done if the device is behaving incorrectly, for example, if one earbud does not hear another or there is a desynchronization of the audio stream.

• 🔄 Soft reboot: simple shutdown and on, saving settings (pairs).
• 🗑️ Full reset: complete removal of all settings and return to factory condition.
• 🔗 Resynchronization: the process of re-merging left and right headphones into a single stereo system.

Importantly, for Basic models, resetting is often the only way to solve the problem of channel desynchronization: If the left earphone is working and the right earphone is silent, or vice versa, a software failure could disrupt communication between the two, in which case only a complete reset and subsequent re-pairing between the headphones themselves can restore the stereo mode of operation.

Xiaomi Airdots Basic Preparation for Recovery Procedure

The success of recovery operations depends on proper preparation, the first and most important condition is battery power, and if the charge level in the case or the headphones themselves is critically low, the device may shut down at the most inopportune moment, leading to a firmware failure or improper execution of the reset command.

Before you start manipulating, you need to remove the old connection from your smartphone memory, this will eliminate the conflict between the old settings and the new ones. Go to your phone's Bluetooth settings, find the Xiaomi Airdots Basic (or Airdots_Basic_R) and select "Forget the device" or "Delete" and then you should turn off Bluetooth completely on your phone.

Also worth paying attention to the cleanliness of the contact areas. On the bottom of each earphone and inside the charging case are metal contacts for charging. If they get dust, pile from your pocket or oxidation, the headphones may not charge even if the indicator on the case is burning. Wipe the contacts with a dry waxless napkin or cotton swab lightly moistened with alcohol.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use wet wipes with a lot of liquid or aggressive chemicals. Getting moisture inside the case of the headphone Xiaomi Airdots Basic will irreversibly disable the electronics, as these models do not have full waterproof.

Step-by-step: how to make hard reset headphones

The Xiaomi Airdots Basic complete reset procedure is done mechanically through the headphone touchpads. It is important to observe the sequence of actions and time intervals, since the device controller responds to the duration of the pressing. If you release your fingers too early or overexert them, the mode does not activate.

Take both earbuds out of the charge case. Make sure they're on (red lights flashing). If the lights aren't on, put them back in the case and wait a few minutes. Now press the touch areas on both earbuds at the same time. Hold them for about 5-7 seconds until the lights turn red for the second time (or flash red if blue is on before).

Sequence of action:


1. Remove both earbuds.




2. Press the sensors for 5-7 seconds (up to red glow).




3. Release and immediately clamp again for 10-15 seconds (before blinking).




4. Wait for the indicators to be turned off.

Once the lights are gone, put the headphones back in the case. Close the lid and wait 10 seconds. Then remove them again. Now they must go into pairing mode: one earpiece (usually the right one) will flash quickly white while waiting for the phone to connect, and the second one should flash less often or not at all, as it will connect to the first one.

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If the headphones don't connect to each other after reset, try putting them in a case, closing the lid and retrieving them. Sometimes it takes 2-3 case headphone cycles to stabilize the connection.

Connection of headphones to the device after reset

After you successfully run Hard Reset, your Xiaomi Airdots Basic is in a clean slate state. They don't remember your phone anymore and are ready for a new connection. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and start searching for new devices. Airdots_Basic_R Or just Xiaomi Airdots Basic.

Note that you only need to plug in one device from the list, and the system will distribute the sound to both channels, and if you see two identical names on the list, it means that the headphones are not synchronized with each other (TWS-In this case, the reset procedure should be repeated, paying special attention to simultaneous (simultaneous) compression of the sensors.

When you're connected, check the sound. Play music or video. If you only have one headphone, check the channel balance in your smartphone's special settings. Sometimes when you reset, balance settings can get lost, although this is rare in Xiaomi Airdots Basic.

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The main sign of successful reset and synchronization is that only ONE device is displayed in the phone’s Bluetooth list, not two separate headphones.

Solving common problems and errors

Even with strict adherence to the instructions, there are nuances. One of the common problems is that the headphones don't go into reset mode, and this may be due to the sensor features on a particular batch of devices, and in some cases, you need a stronger or lighter touch, and try using your finger pads instead of your nails, because the sensors are capacitive.

Another common situation is that one earphone discharges faster than the other. After reset, this may be due to the fact that one of them takes the role of a “master” who transmits the signal to the second earpiece (the “slave”). The master always consumes the charge faster. To level the wear, change the order of extraction from the case: first take out the one that was “slack” the previous time.

⚠️ Note: If after multiple attempts to reset (5-7 The headphones continue to behave incorrectly, the problem may not be in the software, but in the hardware.

Also, users often experience the phone seeing the headphones but not connecting, giving an error "failed to hide", in which case it will help to clean the Bluetooth cache on the phone itself. Go to the application settings, find the Bluetooth system application and click "Clear cache" and "Clear data", then the phone needs to restart.

Operational rules for extension of service life

To make the question of “how to reboot the headphones” as rare as possible, it is important to follow the rules of operation of lithium polymer batteries installed in Xiaomi Airdots Basic. Don’t leave the headphones discharged to “zero” for long-term storage. Deep discharge is destructive to battery chemistry, and after a couple of months such a gadget can simply stop charging.

Clean the speaker's mesh regularly of earwax. A clogged mesh not only makes the sound sound sound worse, making it quiet and deaf, but also creates pressure inside the body, which can affect the membrane. Use a soft toothbrush or a special sticky gel to clean the appliances.

• 🧼 Hygiene: Wash your headphones with an alcohol napkin after each workout.
• 🌡️ Temperature: Do not leave the case with headphones in direct sunlight or in the cold.
• 🔋 Storage: When storing for a long time, charge the device once in a while. 2-3 month.

Use original or quality cable to charge the case. Cheap cables from markets can deliver unstable voltage, resulting in surges in current and damage to the charge controller inside the case. The optimal charging current for the Airdots Basic case is 5V/.5A or 1A.

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Keep your case with headphones dry. Humidity is the main enemy of electronics, it causes contact oxidation and board corrosion, which often manifests as software failures that are treated only by replacing the board.

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