How to connect wireless headphones Xiaomi Airdots to the phone

Modern users increasingly refuse wires, choosing convenient and compact TWS-Xiaomi headphones. Airdots range, including Basic, S, Pro and 2S, It was a hit with affordable price and sound, but first setup or re-pairing sometimes raises questions for owners, especially when it comes to different operating systems.

The process of connecting does not require deep technical knowledge, but knowing the nuances helps to avoid common mistakes. In this article, we will discuss how to properly activate pairing mode, set up your device on Android and iOS, and also consider methods for solving problems when the gadget does not see the headphones. Competent synchronization guarantees stable operation and high quality audio transmission.

Before you start setting up, make sure your headphones are charged. Low energy levels in the case or modules themselves can prevent detection mode from turning on. This is a basic rule that is often ignored by beginners, leading to false conclusions about the malfunction of the technique.

Preparation of the device for the first pairing

The first step is always to remove the headphones from the charging case. Unlike many other models, Xiaomi Airdots often turn on automatically when you open the lid or remove modules. You will notice that the indicators will light up, signaling the start of work. If the indicators do not burn, you may need an initial charge.

It's important to wait until the right and left headphones sync with each other, which usually takes a few seconds, and the indicator of one of the modules (most often the right one) will flash white, which means activation of search mode, and the left module at this time may blink less or not at all, waiting for connection to the right one.

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to connect your headphones to your phone while only one light flashes. Wait until both earbuds find each other, otherwise the phone can only see one channel of sound.

If you use a touch-controlled model, make sure that the protective films are removed from the sensors. In some cases, the residual adhesive or film may block the touches needed to activate certain functions, although this is rarely affected by the pairing process itself.

Connection to Android-based smartphones

Android provides a wide range of options for managing Bluetooth devices. First, open your smartphone settings and go to Connect or Bluetooth. Make sure the activation slider is switched to "On."

Now click on Find Devices or Add a New Device. The list of available gadgets should show the name of your headphones. For Redmi Airdots or Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic models, the name may look like Mi True Wireless. EBs_Basic_R Or just AirDots.

Click on the name in the list. The system will request a confirmation of pairing. Once the connection is successful, you will hear a characteristic beep in the headphones, and the status on the phone screen will be marked "Connected" with the battery level (if the model supports the display of charge).

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If the phone sees two devices with the same name (L and R), first connect one, then the second, after which they should combine into a stereo pair automatically.

Owners of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones are more fortunate: if you have an updated firmware MIUI or HyperOS, a pop-up with headphone animation will appear automatically immediately after opening the case next to the phone, which speeds up the process and allows you to see the charge of each module separately.

Set up Xiaomi headphones on iPhone (iOS)

Apple device owners can also easily use Xiaomi products, although the integration will be less in-depth than with AirPods.The process starts similarly: open Settings on your iPhone and select the Bluetooth partition.

Make sure Bluetooth is active. Put your headphones in pairing mode (remove from the case if they didn't switch to it automatically). In the "Other Devices" list, your Airdots will appear on your iPhone screen. Tap the name to start the procedure.

Once paired, iOS can request permission to use the microphone or access contacts if you plan to use the headset for calls. Confirm requests for full-time operation. It is worth noting that the animation of opening the case, like the original AirPods, will not appear on the iPhone.

To improve the experience on iOS, you can download third-party apps from the App Store, such as AndPods or Material Pods. They allow you to configure the equalizer, check the firmware version and calibrate touch control, which is impossible with standard iPhone tools.

Interconnection mode and resetting settings

Sometimes you have a situation where the headphones are not visible to the phone or only one channel is connected, in which case you need to perform a Hard Reset, which will return the device to factory parameters and clear the list of previously conjugated gadgets.

To perform reset on most Airdots and Redmi Buds models, you need to pinch the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously. Hold them for 5-7 seconds until the indicators flash red several times.

⚠️ Warning: During reset, the headphones may make clicks or intermittent sounds. Don't worry, this is a normal system response to the reset command.

After reset, remove the headphones from the case again. Now they must switch to fast blinking (alternately or simultaneously), which signals readiness for a new connection, remove the old device from the Bluetooth list in the phone ("Forget the device") and search again.

There is also a case-reset method if your model has a physical button on the case of the charging case. Press and hold this button for about 15 seconds before the color change on the case indicator. This is true for models of the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 series and later.

Solution: Headphones are not connected

One of the common problems is to de-synchronize the left and right channels, and the phone sees the device, but the sound is only on one side, which means that the headphones have lost each other and are operating in mono mode, so the solution is to put both modules in the case, close the lid, wait 10 seconds and remove them simultaneously.

If the phone doesn't see the headphones at all, check if they're connected to another device. The Bluetooth module can automatically connect to the last known gadget (tablet, laptop), blocking the search with the new phone. Turn off Bluetooth on all nearby devices.

It’s also worth checking out the Bluetooth version on your smartphone. For the stable operation of modern Airdots, support for Bluetooth 5.0 and higher is desirable. On older phones with Bluetooth 4.0 and below, the connection may be unstable or completely absent.

• 📱 Reboot: Turn off and turn on Bluetooth on your phone again.
• 🗑️ Delete: Click "Forget Device" in Bluetooth settings and repeat the search.
• 🔋 Charging: Wipe the contacts on headphones and in the case with alcohol, perhaps they do not charge due to dirt.

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In 90% of cases, the problem is solved by completely resetting the headphones (Hard Reset) and removing the profile of the device from the memory of the phone.

Features of working with different models of Airdots

Xiaomi’s wireless headphone lineup is extensive, and each series has its own characteristics. For example, the Airdots Basic is controlled by mechanical buttons that need to be pressed with effort, whereas the Airdots S and Pro already have touch controls. When connected, this does not play a role, but affects the management of calls and music after pairing.

Models with the Pro or Gaming Edition often support low-latency audio. It may require triple touching of the sensor or using a special application to activate it after connection. Conventional Airdots do not have this feature or it activates automatically when games start.

It's important to remember codec compatibility. If your phone supports aptX and your headphones only support SBC, the sound will be transmitted in basic quality. You can check the codecs you support on the Android engineering menu or through third-party snails like Bluetooth Codec Changer.

⚠️ Warning: When connecting to a PC or laptop via a Bluetooth adapter, make sure drivers are updated.Old adapters may not support stereo mode A2DP, It works only as a headset with low sound quality.

For Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S and later, it is recommended to use the Xiaomi Earbuds app (available on Google Play) that allows you to update the headphone firmware directly from your phone, which often corrects connection errors and improves stability.

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