Getting your wireless headphones right isn’t just a matter of comfort, it’s also a key to sound quality. Many Xiaomi AirDots 2 users are faced with a situation where the device falls out when walking or the sound seems deaf and devoid of bass. Often the reason lies not in the specifications of the gadget, but in a banal violation of wearability.
In this article, we will examine the anatomy of the device and describe in detail how to fix True Wireless headset in the ear. You will learn about the role of silicone earbuds, the position of proximity sensors and the typical mistakes that even experienced owners of Xiaomi equipment make.
Compliance with simple rules of wearing will unlock the potential of Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 by one hundred percent, which will provide reliable insulation from external noise and a stable connection via Bluetooth 5.0 protocol.
Planting Anatomy and Size Selection of Ambushures
The first step to comfortable wearing is choosing the right size of the silicone nozzle. Complete with Xiaomi AirDots 2, headphones with already installed middle earbuds are usually supplied, but the individual features of the ear structure may require replacement.
If you feel that the device is sitting too loose, choose a size L (Large) that will provide a tighter fit to the walls of the ear canal, which is critical for reproduction of low frequencies. Conversely, if pressure causes discomfort or pain, switching to size S (Small) will solve the problem.
⚠️ Warning: Never try to pull the earpiece on the speaker grid or touch pad, which can damage the internal components or disrupt the touch sensor.
The right size creates a vacuum plug effect, but should not cause pain after 15-20 minutes of wearing.
Technique of inserting the headphone into the ear
There's a common misconception that you just need to put an earpiece in the hole. For an AirDots 2 model that has an extended holder leg, the input angle is important. Take the earpiece by the leg with your thumb and index fingers, and place the speaker with a hole to your ear.
Pull the earlobe down and back with your free hand, and this action straightens the ear canal, allowing you to insert the body of the device deeper and more correctly, and then you put the earpiece in a rotational motion, not strictly perpendicular, but slightly forward and up, repeating the natural curve of the channel.
Once inserted, release the earlobe, and the channel will return to its original state and tightly wrap around the silicone tip, and the earpiece should sit steady, even if you are actively moving your head.
☑️ Checking the correctness of landing
The role of the proximity sensor and its activation
One of the key features of the Xiaomi AirDots 2 is the presence of an optical proximity sensor (PP sensor), which is located on the inside of the case facing the ear, and its main function is to pause music when you take out the earpiece, and resume playback when you return it back.
To function properly, the earphone must be inserted deep enough to be completely covered by the tissue of the ear. If you wear the device superficially, the infrared sensor may not work, and the music will continue to play in the open space, draining the battery.
Also, consider that dark clothing (caps, sweater collars) or long hair caught between the ear and the sensor can falsely activate the pause function.
What to do if the sensor is not working?
Orientation of the left and right channel
Many newcomers mistakenly believe that AirDots 2 is versatile and can be swapped. That's wrong. The shape of the body and legs is strictly tailored to the anatomy of the particular side: L (Left) for the left ear and R (Right) for the right.
If you try to insert the right earphone into the left ear, the leg will rest against the cheek or lobe, creating great pressure and discomfort, and the stereo effect will be disrupted: the sounds that should be on the left will be on the right, which will spoil the listening experience.
Each headphone has an L or R mark on the inside, and always check these markings before you wear the headset, which is especially important when used in low light conditions.
| Parameter | Left channel (L) | Right channel (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Location. | Left ear | Right ear |
| Marking | The letter L inside | The letter R inside |
| Functions | Stereo sound | Stereo Sound + Master Controller |
| Indication | Blue indicator | White indicator (when paired) |
Typical mistakes when wearing
The most common mistake is using headphones with dirty or wet hands. Fat, when you get on silicone, reduces the friction ratio, and the device starts to slide inside the ear, gradually falling out. Always wipe the earbuds with a dry wipe before use.
The second mistake is to ignore the speaker's direction, the speaker's opening must be staring strictly into the ear canal, and if you open the earphone 180 degrees (which is physically possible but uncomfortable), the sound will be directed to the ear wall rather than the eardrum, making it quiet and unintelligible.
⚠️ Warning: Do not use headphones during intense physical exertion (running, crossfit) unless you are sure about the size of the earpieces.Sweat can make the silicone slippery, which will cause the device to fall out.
Users also often forget about ear hygiene, excess sulfur can block the speaker's mesh, which will lead to lower volume and distortion of sound, and regular cleaning of the ears and headphones is mandatory.
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For better adhesion of silicone to the skin, you can apply the ambushes slightly (literally for a second) to a clean dry surface to remove static electricity and dust before entering the ear.
Control and interaction with the ear
Xiaomi AirDots 2 is controlled through touch pads located on the outer end of the leg. To be responsive, the earphone must sit rigidly. If it dangles, even a slight touch can move it deep into the ear, causing pain, or, conversely, knock it out.
When tapping to control (track switching, answering a call), hold the earphone with your finger, but don't push too hard. Excessive pressure can activate the noise-cancelling microphone or cause a false call reset.
If you wear glasses, the arcs can interfere with the tight fit of the headphones, in which case it is recommended to first put on the headset, and then carefully adjust the glasses, trying not to touch the legs of the AirDots.