Connecting Xiaomi Mi True Wireless headphones to your smartphone: Full guide

Modern wireless headsets from Xiaomi and the sub-brand Redmi have won the market due to excellent price-to-sound ratio. However, the process of initial tuning or re-pairing can sometimes cause difficulties for users, especially if the device was previously used with another gadget. Proper execution of the sequence of actions ensures stable connection and activation of all noise reduction functions.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the connection algorithms for different versions of operating systems, and also pay attention to the nuances of working with the Mi Buds application and standard Android tools. Understanding the principles of the Bluetooth protocol in the MIUI ecosystem will help avoid common synchronization errors.

Consider not only standard scenarios, but also forced reset methods that are necessary in the event of loss of communication between the right and left earphone, which will allow you to reanimate the device even in difficult situations, when simple soldering of settings does not help.

Preparation of the headset for the first inclusion

Before you start the pairing procedure, you need to make sure that the case and the headphones themselves have a sufficient battery charge. If you unpack a new device, be sure to remove protective films from the contact areas on the inside of the headphones, as this blocks charging and turning on.

Place both headphones in the charger case and close the lid for 5-10 seconds so that the power management system goes into active standby mode. Then open the lid without removing the headphones, and pay attention to the LED indicator, which should start flashing white, signaling the pairing mode.

⚠️ Warning: If the indicator doesn’t flash or burns red, place the headphones in the case tighter – perhaps the magnets didn’t fix them correctly and charging isn’t going.

In some models, such as the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, it may take a long press on the touchpad of the headphones themselves while they are in the case to activate the search mode.

Standard pairing procedure via Bluetooth

The basic method of connection is universal for most Android and iOS smartphones. You need to go to the settings of your mobile device and activate the wireless module.

• 📱 Open the Settings menu and go to the Bluetooth section.
• 🔍 Make sure the switch is in the “On” position and the phone starts searching for available devices.
• 🎧 In the Available Devices list, find the name of your model, for example, Mi True Wireless EBs Basic.
• ✅ Click on the device name to initiate the connection process.

Once the connection is successful, you will hear a distinctive beep in the headphones, and the phone’s status bar will display a headset battery icon. If the system requests an access code confirmation, type 0000, although this is rarely required for most modern Xiaomi models.

It's worth noting that when you first connect, you automatically open the case next to your phone if you've paired before, which is a fast-connection feature that speeds up access to music.

Use the Mi Buds app for advanced customization

To gain full control of the audio device, it is recommended to install the official Mi Buds app (or Xiaomi Earbuds), which allows you to update the firmware, configure the equalizer and assign actions to the touch panels.

After installing the app, launch it and follow the instructions on the screen to add a new device.The program automatically determines the model of the connected headphones and offers current settings.

In the app menu, you can find the search function for headphones if you lost them nearby, as well as configure Low Latency for games. This is critical for gamers using Xiaomi smartphones.

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Enable the Game mode in the Mi Buds app to minimize sound delay in shooters and racing simulators.

Features of connecting to the iPhone (iOS)

Owners of Apple equipment can also successfully use Xiaomi headsets, although the functionality can be slightly limited compared to Android. the connection process in iOS is standard and does not require additional drivers.

Open your Bluetooth settings on your iPhone, find the device in the list, and click Connect. The system can request permission to access contacts or microphones — confirm the action for the headset to work properly.

Standard commands are often used to control playback and volume on iOS, but changing tracks or activating an assistant may require a double or triple touch of the touch zone, depending on the model.

Compatibility and function table

Different headphone models support different codecs and moisture protection standards. Below is a table that helps determine the capabilities of popular TWS models from Xiaomi.

Note the support for the LHDC codec in older models, which provides high-resolution audio but requires appropriate support from the smartphone.Standard models are limited to the AAC codec, which also provides good quality.

Problem Solving: Headphones Cannot See Each Other

One of the common problems is desynchronizing channels when the phone sees the headphones, but the sound comes from only one, or the devices do not connect, in which case you need to reset to the factory settings.

• 🗑️ Remove the device from the list of paired devices in the Bluetooth phone settings (“Forget the device»).
• 🔌 Put both headphones in the case and make sure they charge.
• ⏱️ Press and hold the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously during the 10-15 Seconds (or use the button on the case if you have one).
• 🔄 Wait for the indicators to flash red and then white, signaling a successful reset.

After reset, you need to re-do the pairing procedure, as described at the beginning of the article, which clears the internal memory of the headphones from configuration errors.

⚠️ Note: Do not remove the headphones from the case during reset unless the instruction for your model requires otherwise.

Setting up sensor control and equalizer

Most Xiaomi models allow you to reassign actions when you touch. Music management is often set up by default, but you can change that in the Mi Buds app.

Go to the control settings and select the desired action for single, double or triple touch, and you can activate the voice assistant or noise reduction mode (ANC) here if your model supports it.

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The correct equalizer setting in the Mi Buds app can dramatically change the perception of bass and high frequencies, adapting the sound to your music genre.

Don’t forget to clean the speaker’s mesh regularly from earwax, as contaminants can reduce volume and distort sound, giving the false impression of malfunction.