Redmi AirDots 2 wireless headphones have become one of the most popular budget solutions on the market due to their excellent price-performance ratio, but the process of pairing them with a new Xiaomi smartphone or a device of another brand sometimes causes difficulties for users. Understanding the logic of work TWS-True Wireless Stereo is the key to fast and successful setup without unnecessary nerves.
Unlike wired headsets, there is no physical contact and all data exchange is via Bluetooth protocol. It is important to consider that the AirDots 2 model has its own mode activation features that differ from the older versions. In this article, we will take a detailed look at each step so that you can enjoy the music immediately after unpacking.
Before starting the procedure, make sure your phone is charged and the headphones themselves have sufficient energy in the case. If you just purchased a gadget, remember to remove protective insulation films from the charging contacts on the headphones themselves, otherwise they may not turn on. Insulation films are often located between the earphone and the case case case case case and look like transparent tongues.
Redmi AirDots 2 Prepared for First Included
The first step should always be to check the battery charge. Even if the headphones are new, they could run out during long storage in the warehouse. Place both headphones in a charging case and connect it to the power source via a Micro-USB cable for at least 15-20 minutes. The indicator on the case should light up red during charging and go out or change color when fully charged.
Once charged, remove both earbuds from the case at the same time, and you'll notice that the lights on them will start flashing, and at that point, the left and right channels automatically pair together, and channel synchronization is a critical process that stereo won't work without, and it usually takes 3 to 10 seconds.
⚠️ Note: If you only remove one headphone, it may not go into device search mode or will only look for the second headphone, ignoring the phone.Always remove both modules at the same time for initial setup.
Make sure the lights flash white at different frequencies or in turn, which signals readiness to connect. If the flashing is red, then the charge is still low. For stable operation of the Bluetooth module, it is recommended to keep the phone at a distance of no more than 1 meter from the headphones during the procedure.
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The process of pairing with Android and iOS
The procedure for connecting to Android and iOS smartphones is almost identical, as it uses the standard data protocol. You need to open the phone's settings and go to the Bluetooth section. Make sure the feature activation slider is in the "On" position and the phone starts searching for available devices.
The list of devices available for connection should include the name Redmi AirDots 2 or Mi True Wireless EBs Basic R2. The name may vary depending on the regional version of the headphone firmware. Click on the device name in the list to initiate a pairing request.
If the system requests confirmation of action, press "OK" or "Connect." Once the connection is successful, the voice assistant in the headphones will report status in English or Chinese (for example, "Connected"). Now the audio stream must switch from the speaker of the phone to the headphones.
- 📱 Open Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
- 🔍 Find the Redmi AirDots 2 Devices List.
- ✅ Click on the name to perform the pairing.
- 🎧 Wait for the audio confirmation of the connection.
Features of connecting to Xiaomi devices
Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones are in a privileged position, since the MIUI or HyperOS ecosystem provides native support for these headphones. When connected to devices of the same brand, a branded animated window can appear on the screen with the display of the charge of each headphone and case separately.
For advanced functionality, such as changing touch controls or updating firmware, it is recommended to use the Mi Wear app (formerly Mi True Wireless).It is available from the Google Play store or GetApps. Once you install the app and connect your headphones via Bluetooth, open Mi Wear for detailed customization.
In the app, you can check the firmware version and update it if you need it, and you can also find headphones if you lose them nearby, and set up low latency for games, especially for AirDots 2 models that are marketed as gaming.
Hidden features of the Mi Wear app
Two headphones (TWS Pairing)
Sometimes, the headphones work independently, with one ear playing music and the other ear silent or playing the other track, which means that the ear is broken. TWS-To fix this, you need to pair the left and right channels together before you connect them to the phone.
To do this, first remove the Redmi AirDots 2 device from the list of stored Bluetooth devices on the phone ("Forget the device"). Then place both headphones in the case, but do not close the lid. Press and hold the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously for 5-7 seconds until the indicators flash red twice.
Then, remove the headphones from the case, they have to automatically find each other, one of them will flash slowly (standby mode), the other will flash quickly (search mode), or they will flash synchronously, depending on the firmware version, and now you can re-fly the phone.
| Indication | Meaning | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| Flashes white (1 time) | Waiting for connection | Search in Bluetooth. |
| Flashes white (2 times) | Interconnection mode | Ready to connect. |
| Burning red. | Low charge. | Put it on charge. |
| It's not burning. | Switched off or discharged | Check the contacts |
Solving Device Detection Problems
If the phone can't see the headphones, even though they're in pairing mode, try rebooting Bluetooth on your smartphone. Turn it on and off again. It's also worth checking if the headphones are connected to another device nearby, such as a tablet or laptop.
Another common problem is the overcrowded list of paired devices in your phone’s memory. If you have a lot of old gadgets saved, remove the ones you don’t need. Sometimes cleaning the Bluetooth cache in your Android settings helps: go to Settings → Apps → Show System → Bluetooth → Memory → Clear the cache.
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to connect to the headphones if they are inside a closed case.In the closed state, the contacts are charged, and the headphones go into sleep mode, becoming invisible to the phone.
Make sure your phone doesn’t have flight mode turned on and doesn’t activate energy-saving modes that can limit the radio module’s performance.Relatively, a full reset of the network settings on the phone helps, but this will delete all stored Wi-Fi passwords.
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If you can't see the headphones, try connecting to them from another phone, which will help you understand where the problem lies: in the headphones or in the settings of your main smartphone.
Resetting headphones to factory
If none of the above methods worked, you need to perform a full reset (Hard Reset), which will return the headphones to factory state by removing all pairing profiles. First, remove Redmi AirDots 2 from the Bluetooth list on the phone and turn off Bluetooth on the phone itself.
Put the headphones in the case and take them back out. Press and hold the touchpads on both earphones simultaneously for a period of time. 20-30 The indicators should flash red several times and then go out.
After reset, put your headphones in your case and close the lid for 10 seconds. Then open the case again. The headphones should automatically switch to fast flashing mode, signaling readiness for a new pair. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and find the device again.
- 🗑️ Remove the device from the phone memory.
- 📦 Place the headphones in the case and take them out.
- 👆 Hold the sensors on. 20-30 second-light.
- 🔄 Close the case and open again to restart.
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Resetting solves 90% of programmatic connection errors and channel desynchronization, so this is the first step in case of any problems.