Modern wireless headphones from Xiaomi have become the standard of quality and availability in the segment TWS-Users often choose Mi True Wireless Earbuds for their autonomy and stable connection, but the initial setup sometimes raises questions. The process of synchronization of gadgets usually takes no more than a minute, but there are nuances that depend on the version of the smartphone operating system.
You don’t need complex tools or special skills to get started, just make sure that both devices are charged and in close proximity to each other. In this article, we’ll look at all the stages of pairing, look at the Xiaomi Earbuds app and solve the typical problems faced by owners of new headsets.
It's important to understand that the algorithms for Bluetooth protocol can vary across Android and iOS. If you're using the Mi Home ecosystem or brand products for the first time, the right initial setup will ensure that the sound works well in the future. Let's get to the practical part and get your headphones ready for the first turn on.
Initial preparation and activation of the interface mode
Before looking for a device on the list of available, you need to take the headphones out of transport mode.New Xiaomi models often come with protective insulation on the contacts or are in a switched-off state to save battery power while storing. Remove both earphones from the charging case and make sure the indicators start flashing.
If automatic activation does not occur, manual mode (pairing) will be required.For most Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, Essential and Air models, you need to press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 5-7 seconds.
⚠️ Attention: Keep your headphones with your fingers gently, without completely closing the microphone holes, so as not to disrupt the noise reduction system during calibration.
The key is simultaneity. If you press the buttons with different delays, the headphones can try to connect to each other, not to the phone. In this case, put them back in the case, close the lid and repeat the extraction procedure again. The flashing flashing indicator in white indicates that the device is visible for search.
- 🔋 Make sure that the charge of the case and the headphones themselves is at least 20% for stable operation of the Bluetooth module.
- 📱 Unlock the smartphone screen before you start searching, as in sleep mode, scanning may be limited.
- 🎧 Keep your headphones close to your phone (no more than 1 meter) during initial communication.
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If the indicators flash red and white alternately, this is a signal of low charge - put the case on charging before connecting.
Combination with Android-smartphones Xiaomi and Redmi
Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones have the advantage of deep integration into the MIUI or HyperOS shell. When you open a case cover with activated headphones next to the phone screen, a pop-up with an offer to connect can appear. This works through the Fast Pair protocol, similar to Google’s implementation.
If the automatic window doesn't show up, go to manual search. Open Settings → Bluetooth and activate the switch at the top of the screen. The system will start scanning the surrounding space. In the "Available Devices" list, find the name of your model, for example, Mi True Wireless EBs Basic.
Click on the device name. The system can request confirmation to pair through a pop-up dialog box with a code or just the "Plug" button. Once successfully connected, the headphone battery icon will appear in the status bar, which is a unique feature of the Xiaomi ecosystem, allowing you to see the charge of the left, right earbud and case separately.
☑️ Checking the connection MIUI
It is worth noting that some firmware versions require permission to access geolocation to properly operate the Bluetooth scanner. If the phone does not find the device for a long time, check whether the background activity restriction for the Bluetooth service is worth it.
Set up headphones on iPhone and other Android devices
For iOS and other brands (Samsung, Honor, Realme) users, the process is also simple, but devoid of some of the visuals available in the native ecosystem. Mi True Wireless headphones are fully compatible with Bluetooth 5.0 and higher, which guarantees work with any modern gadget.
On your iPhone, go to Settings → Bluetooth. Make sure the slider is active. In the "Other Devices" section, the name of your headphones should appear. Press it to initiate (handshake). Once connected, the sound will be redirected to the headset.
For advanced functionality, such as updating the firmware of the headphones, setting up the equalizer or changing touch control, owners of non-Xiaomi smartphones will need to install the Xiaomi Earbuds app from the App Store or Google Play. Without this application, the headphones will work in base mode, but you will not be able to reassign the button functions.
- 🍏 On iOS, some features, such as an animation pop-up, may not show up without third-party apps.
- 🤖 On pure Android (Pixel, Motorola) the interface will be standard, without displaying the charge of the case in the notification curtain.
- 🔄 For cross-platform use, be sure to download the Xiaomi Earbuds app for full customization.
Why isn't the auto-connection working?
Using the Xiaomi Earbuds app to customize
Xiaomi Earbuds is a key tool to unlock the potential of your headphones. Once installed and first launched, the app will automatically detect the connected headphones. The program interface allows you to visualize the charge of each channel and case with an accuracy of a percentage.
In the settings section, you can change the behavior of touch control. Assistance playback and call control is often configured by default, but you can reassign double or triple tap to track switching or low-latency activation. This is especially true for mobile shooter players.
The app also has a headphone search feature, so if you lose one of your headphones indoors, the app will make it emit a loud beep, and it also provides information about the availability of firmware updates that often fix connection bugs and improve noise cancellation.
| Function | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| equalizer | Frequency settings (Bases, Vocals, High) | All models. |
| Gaming Mode | Reduced sound delay to 80 ms | Pro and Premium models |
| ANC | Active noise cancellation management | Models with ANC |
| Search | A sound signal for a lost earpiece | All models. |
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Regular firmware updates through the Xiaomi Earbuds app are critical for connection stability and sound quality.
Problem Solving: Headphones are not connected or only one is visible
One of the most common problems is the desynchronization of the channels, where the phone sees only the left or only the right earphone, which happens if one of them has died before or communication between the headphones themselves has been disrupted, in which case you need to perform a complete reset of the device.
To reset, place both earbuds in the case and make sure they charge (indicators are on fire). Then press and hold the touch zones on both headphones simultaneously for 15-20 seconds without removing them from the case (or taking them out, depending on the model - check the instructions for the particular model).
After reset, remove the old pairing from the phone's Bluetooth menu. Go to Settings → Bluetooth → My devices, find your headphones, click on the gear icon or "i" and select "Forget the device" or "Cancel pairing." Only after that, repeat the connection procedure as for the new device.
⚠️ Warning: If the problem persists after the reset, try connecting the headphones to another smartphone. If only one channel is visible there, one of the Bluetooth modules or contacts in the case may be defective.
Problems can also arise from overcrowded Bluetooth memory on a phone: If there are more than 10-15 gadgets on the list of stored devices, the phone may ignore new connections, and cleaning up the list of old devices often solves the problem of “invisibility”.