How to connect headphones Xiaomi to each other: step-by-step instructions

Modern Xiaomi wireless headsets like Redmi Buds and Mi True Wireless Earbuds offer great sound and stable performance, but sometimes users face channel de-synchronization. The situation when left and right headphones stop “hearing” each other is a common but easily solved problem, often after connecting to a new device or discharging the battery to zero.

Reconnecting the modules requires a precise sequence of actions, because standard pairing via Bluetooth will not help here. You need to force the resetting and repairing of the modules among themselves, which returns the headset to factory parameters, making it work again as a unit.

In this article, we will take a look at the different models, explain the technical details of TWS, and answer frequently asked questions, and follow the instructions, you can quickly resuscitate your headphones without going to the service center.

Why the headphones stop working in pairs

The main reason for the desynchronization is the operation of True Wireless Stereo, in which one headphone (usually the right one) acts as a master, transmitting the audio stream to the second one (Slave), and if the communication between the two is broken, the second module ceases to receive sound, although it is physically functional.

Often, the failure is due to the oxidation of contacts on the charging case or the headphones themselves. Dirt or dust interfere with full charging, which causes one of the modules to discharge faster and turn off, losing contact with the "brother", also the cause can be software glitch firmware or conflict of Bluetooth profiles after updating the smartphone.

⚠️ Warning: If one of the headphones was depleted and lay uncharged for a long time, its battery could go into a deep discharge, in which case it takes 15-20 minutes in the case before it can participate in the synchronization process again.

Another factor is signal interference, and if you're in an area with a lot of Wi-Fi routers or running microwaves, the signal in the 2.4 GHz band can be distorted, causing the connection between the channels to break.

Preparation for reconnection

Before you start complex button manipulations, you need to make sure that the equipment is ready, and ignoring the preparatory stage in 30% of cases leads to the fact that the reset procedure does not work the first time.

First, clean the contacts. Use a dry cotton swab or soft cloth to wipe the metal pads on the ends of the headphones and inside the charger case. Make sure that when installed in the case, the indicators light up, signaling the start of charging.

• 🔋 Charge the case and headphones to 100% – low charge can interrupt the process of flashing modules.
• 📱 Turn off Bluetooth on all nearby devices that were previously paired with the headset.
• 🧹 Check for no physical damage and moisture inside charging ports.

It's also recommended that you remove the old pairing in your phone's settings. Find your Redmi Buds or Mi True Wireless in the device list, click "Forget the device" or "Disable." This will clear the connection cache and allow the system to see the headset as new.

Universal reset method for Xiaomi and Redmi models

Most modern models, including the Redmi Buds 3 Pro, Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, and AirDots, use a similar reset algorithm through touch panels, which does not require physical buttons on the case case case.

Place both earbuds in the charger case, but don't close the lid. Make sure they sit securely in the sockets. Now you'll need to pinch the touch areas on both headphones simultaneously. Retention time varies from 5 to 20 seconds depending on the model.

The signal is that the LEDs will flash red several times, then they will flash white or orange. Once the lights go out or light up, let go of your fingers, which means that the reset has been successfully completed.

⚠️ Warning: While holding the sensors, don't remove the headphones from the case. If you get them out early, the reset process will stop and you'll have to start over.

After these steps are completed, the headset will go into pair-search mode. The LED on one of the headphones (usually right) should start flashing white quickly, signaling readiness for connection.

Specifics of setting up different series of headphones

Despite a single ecosystem, different product lines can have their own management features, such as the Mi AirDots series often require longer sensor retention, while the flagship Mi True Wireless Earbuds may have a button on the case itself.

For models with a button on the case (for example, some versions of Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic), the algorithm is simpler: place the headphones in the case, open the lid and press the reset button on the case. Hold it for 10-15 seconds until the color of the indicator changes.

Compare the main differences in management for popular series:

If standard time slots don't work, try extending the retention time to 30 seconds. In some cases, the firmware requires a longer signal to enter the flashing mode.

Use of the Xiaomi Earbuds app

For advanced users and owners of smartphones based on Android, the official Xiaomi Earbuds app (or Mi Buds M8 for older models) will be an excellent assistant, which allows you not only to control the equalizer, but also to control the status of each headphone separately.

Once you connect your headset to your phone via Bluetooth, open the app. If the headphones are unsynchronized, the app can only show one device or display the charge of only one channel. In the application settings, the headphone search or firmware update feature is often available, which can automatically fix the software failure.

The firmware update is a powerful problem-solving tool, and if you have an update available in the app, install it by putting both headphones in the case and plugging in the charging, and it will rewrite the modules' code and fix the communication bugs.

• 📲 Download the app from Google Play or through a scanner QR-codes in Mi Home.
• 🔄 Check the "Settings" tab for software updates.
• ⚙️ Use the “Find Headphones” feature to make sure both channels are active.

If there is no connection at all, first perform a manual reset buttons, and then connect through the software.

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For Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners, the built-in "Mi Link" or pop-up window when you open a case only works if the headphones are already connected to each other. First restore the connection between the ears, then open the case next to the phone.

Solving Bluetooth problems on your smartphone

Sometimes the problem isn't with the headphones themselves, but with your smartphone's Bluetooth cache, and the accumulated errors in the system can interfere with the correct definition of the stereo pair, and you need to clear your Bluetooth settings to solve this problem.

Go to your Android smartphone settings. Go to Apps, select Show System Processes (usually in a three-dot menu). Go to Bluetooth, click on it, and select Clear Cache and Clear Data.

Settings → Applications → Show system → Bluetooth → Storage → Clean

After this operation, reboot your phone. This action will remove all the stored Bluetooth devices, so you have to re-connect the clock, speakers and other gadgets. However, this often solves the problem when the phone "sees" the headphones as two different devices with the same name.

⚠️ Note: After clearing the Bluetooth data, the list of all previously connected devices will be deleted. Make sure you remember passwords from Wi-Fi networks that may have been synced over Bluetooth (e.g., routers with Quick Connect feature).

Also check if power saving mode is enabled, which can limit the operation of the Bluetooth module in the background, which is critical for the stability of the TWS connection.

Frequent Questions and Challenges (FAQ)

In this section, we have collected answers to the most popular questions that users have when trying to restore the headset.

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The key to success is patience and accurate timing of sensor retention, so if you don't get it the first time, increase the time you press and make sure your fingers cover the entire sensor area.