Modern wireless gadgets have become an integral part of the lives of smartphone owners, and Xiaomi’s Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 line is deservedly popular due to its affordable price and stable operation. The process of initial setup of these headphones usually does not cause difficulties, since the MIUI ecosystem is optimized for rapid detection of brand accessories. However, users often face the nuances when automatic pairing does not happen the first time or reconnect to a new device is required.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the steps of connecting a headset to a mobile phone, as well as the management and elimination of common errors. The right sequence of actions ensures a stable Bluetooth signal and high sound quality. It is important to note that even with technological simplicity, there are hidden functions and features of the communication module that not all owners know about.
Before you get to the practical steps, make sure your device is fully charged and ready to go. Insufficient power levels in the case or the headphones themselves can cause unstable connection or inability to enter pairing mode. Let's look at the preparatory stage in more detail.
Preparation of headphones and smartphone for pairing
The first and most important step is to ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged. If the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 headphones have been in the case for a long time, their battery may have run out of charge. Place both headphones in a charging case and plug it into the power supply for at least 15-20 minutes. The indicators on the front of the case should light up red during charging and go out or change color when fully charged.
In parallel with charging accessories, you need to prepare a Xiaomi smartphone. Check if the wireless module is on in the system. To do this, lower the notification curtain and find the Bluetooth icon. If it is inactive, click on it to activate. Also, make sure that the phone is not in flight mode, which blocks all wireless interfaces.
⚠️ Note: If the indicators on the case do not light up when connecting to the charger, try to replace USB-And you can use a cable or another power adapter, and current problems are a common reason that headphones don't come out of deep sleep.
To get the process started, make sure that there are no old records of your headset in the list of previously connected devices on your phone. If you have previously tried to connect these Mi True Wireless Earbuds, but the process was flawed, it is better to remove the device from the phone's memory, which will allow you to start the connection from scratch, eliminating profile conflicts.
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Activation of the pairing mode on headphones
The key to connecting mi true wireless earbuds basic 2 to a Xiaomi phone is to enter search mode correctly. Unlike many other models, this headset does not have a separate pairing button on the case case body. The whole process is controlled through the touch areas on the headphones themselves or occurs automatically when retrieved.
Remove both earbuds from the charger case. In most cases, they automatically go into pairing mode, as evidenced by a flashing indicator (usually white or red, depending on the firmware version). If the indicators do not flash, you need to manually activate the search. To do this, touch the touch area on both earbuds at the same time and hold your finger for about 5 seconds until the indicators start flashing quickly.
It's important to understand the difference between standby and active search. When pairing is activated, the device becomes visible to all the surrounding gadgets. If you just pulled out the headphones but didn't hold the sensor, they can try to connect to each other or to the last known phone, remaining invisible to new devices.
What to do if the indicator does not flash?
Step-by-step instructions for connecting to MIUI
Once the headphones are in visibility mode, we pick up the smartphone, open the Settings app and go to the Bluetooth section, and the list of available devices should appear as Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2 or something like that. Click on it to start pairing.
MIUI can request an action confirmation or access code. Usually no code is required, but if the system insists, try entering 0000. Once the connection is successful, the device status will be marked "Connected", as well as displaying the battery level of each earbud and case (if supported by the firmware version).
- 📱 Open the Settings menu on your smartphone.
- 🔵 Go to Bluetooth and turn on the search.
- 🎧 Find Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2 and click on it.
- ✅ Confirm the pairing if the system window appears.
There is also a simplified way for owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones. When you open the case cover with headphones next to the smartphone, a pop-up animated window with a suggestion to connect the device can appear on the screen. This works thanks to the MIUI Pop-up protocol, which speeds up the setup process. Just click the "Plug" button on the screen.
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If a pop-up doesn't appear, make sure the phone is Bluetooth enabled and the screen is unlocked.The window won't appear if the headphones are already connected to another device nearby.
Management settings and additional functions
Once you've successfully connected, you'll need to take the time to adjust the touch controls. By default, touch zones are set to basic commands, but you can reconfigure them to suit your needs. To do this, find the connected Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 on the Bluetooth menu, click on the gear or arrow next to the name to enter the advanced settings.
Here you can change the double or triple touch actions, like setting up a Google Assistant voice assistant call or switching tracks. Standard settings often include pause at double touch and activation of the triple touch assistant, and changing these settings makes it easier to use the headset in everyday life.
This section also shows the exact charge level of each earphone separately, which is an important feature, because sometimes one earphone can discharge faster than another due to the way the battery is used or calibrated, and monitoring the charge helps to schedule the next charge.
| Action. | Left earphone (L) | Right earphone (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Single touch | No Action / Voice Assistant | Reproduction/Pause |
| Double touch. | Previous track | Next track |
| Triple touch. | Voice assistant | Voice assistant |
| Containment (2 seconds) | Dismissing the call | Answering the challenge |
⚠️ Attention: The sensors on the headphones respond to light touches. Don't push hard on the body so as not to damage the inner structure or change position in the ear.
Use of Mi Earbuds Basic 2 app
To get maximum control over the device, developers recommend using a specialized application. Although basic functionality is available through the Android system menu, a separate Mi Earbuds Basic 2 app (or Xiaomi Earbuds) provides access to a firmware update. The Firmware update is a critical procedure that corrects communication errors and improves sound quality.
You can download the app from the official Google Play store or GetApps. Once installed and launched, the program will automatically find the connected headphones. In the application interface, you will see the current version of the firmware and the "Check Updates" button. Regular software updates ensure compatibility with new versions of MIUI and Android.
In addition, the application can find information about the warranty, verify the authenticity of the device (through scanning). QR-Some versions of the app allow you to change the equalizer, although this function depends on the specific version of the headphone software.
Problem Solving: Headphones are not connected
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, there are times when Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 refuses to connect to the phone. The most common reason is the desynchronization of the left and right earphones, in which case the phone sees two devices with the same name or does not see either.
To do the reset, place both earbuds in the case. Make sure they charge (the indicators are on). Then, without removing them, press and hold the touch zones on both earbuds simultaneously for 15-20 seconds. The indicators should blink several times and go out, which signals a reset. Then remove the device from the Bluetooth list on the phone and repeat the pairing procedure again.
Another reason could be interference in the air or overcrowded memory of the Bluetooth module of the phone. 10-15 Devices, the phone may not handle new requests correctly. Cleaning the pair list and rebooting the smartphone often solve the problem of "invisibility" of the headset.
- 🔄 Perform a complete reset of headphones with sensor retention.
- 🗑️ Remove the device from the phone's Bluetooth memory ("Forget the device").
- 📱 Reboot your smartphone to clean up your Bluetooth cache.
- 🔋 Check the charge of the case and contacts.
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If the headphones don’t connect after resetting and restarting the phone, try connecting them to another smartphone. If everything works there, the problem is the settings of your main phone (possibly a conflicting app or a module failure).