Owners of wireless acoustics from the Chinese giant often face a situation when the device stops working correctly: the sound in one of the ears disappears, the headphones can not see each other or the phone can not find the gadget when searching. In such cases, the standard disconnection and re-energization of Bluetooth on a smartphone is often powerless. The only right solution is a forced reboot of the pairing module, known as a factory reset, this procedure cleans the internal memory of accessories from pairing errors and returns them to the state “out of the box”.
Hard reset is universal for most models, whether it’s the popular Redmi AirDots, advanced Mi True Wireless Earbuds or the latest Xiaomi Buds. However, the mechanics of execution can vary slightly depending on the presence of a physical case with a button or touch panels on the headphones themselves. Understanding the principle of operation of this feature will help you quickly resuscitate the device without going to the service center.
In this guide, we will take a detailed look at all known reset methods, look at the nuances for different generations of devices and answer frequent questions. It is critical to completely discharge the case before starting the procedure or leave the headphones outside the charger on the device. 10-15 It's a simple, but often ignored, step that increases the success of an operation to the point where it's not a static charge. 100%.
Why you need a full reset of headphones Xiaomi
Many users see resetting as a last resort, although it is standard electronics maintenance. In the process of operation, temporary files, connection cache and protocol errors accumulate in the memory of the Bluetooth module. When the buffer is overflowing, the device begins to behave unpredictablely: it delays sound, spontaneously disconnects or loses communication with one of the channels.
This is especially true for active noise cancellation (ANC) models such as Mi Noise Cancelling Earphones. Complex sound processing algorithms require firmware to work. If you notice that the noise emitter has started to “flash” or work intermittently, the software glitch is likely to lie in the connection logic that the factory reset fixes.
Also, reset is necessary when you change the playback device, so if your headphones have been connected to five different phones, they may try to automatically connect to an old, already inaccessible gadget, ignoring the new one, and clearing the list of paired devices gives priority to the first signal found.
⚠️ Warning: After the reset, all previously saved connections will be deleted. You will have to re-search the device on the phone and confirm pairing, as in the first purchase.
Preparation for the resetting procedure
Before you get into action, you need to create the right conditions. Chaotic button pressing without preparation often leads only to the headphones go into search mode, but not reset. The first step should always be to clean the pairing list on the smartphone itself.
Go to your phone’s Bluetooth settings, find your Xiaomi Earbuds in the list, and select Forget Device or Unpair. This is a critical step, as the phone must “forget” old encryption keys to accept new ones after reset.
Then check the battery charge. Although the discharge requires minimal energy, a fully discharged case may not signal the earbuds during the procedure, and the optimal charge level is at least 30%.
☑️ Checklist before reset
If you have a physical button model, you have to be prepared to hold it for a long time. Touch models require precision touch, and you have to wipe the contact areas on the headphones and inside the case with dry cloth to ensure reliable electrical contact during the process.
Resetting of Redmi AirDots and Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic
The most common series, Redmi AirDots (including versions S, 2, 3) and Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, don't have a button on the case itself. All the control logic is tied to touch panels or physical buttons on the headphone cases. The reset process here requires a certain sequence of actions.
Remove both earphones from the charger case. If they're on and blinking, you have to force them to turn them off. To do this, press the touch areas on both earphones simultaneously and hold for about 5-7 seconds until the lights go out. They're now off, but ready to go into reset mode.
Keep your fingers on, keep holding the touchpads, the timer will start again. You'll have to hold them tight for about a second. 20-30 First the red light will light up, then it can flash white. You don't have to let go! Wait until the light flashes red again and flashes quickly (usually). 3 This is a signal of a successful reset.
| Model | Action. | Indication of success | Retention time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi AirDots | Sensor retention | 3 quick blinks | 20-30 seconds |
| AirDots S | Sensor retention | Red light. | 15-20 seconds |
| Basic 2 | Sensor retention | Blinking white | 20 seconds |
| Essential | Sensor retention | Consecutive blinking | 20-25 seconds |
Once the lights have gone out or blinked in a characteristic way, place the headphones back in the case. Let them lie there for 10 seconds, then retract them. Now they should enter pairing mode (fast white blinking), and you can find them on the Bluetooth list as a new device.
Reset models with a button on the case (Mi True Wireless Earphones, Buds)
More expensive and modern models, such as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, Xiaomi Buds 3 or FlipBuds Pro, feature a physical button on the case of the charging case. This greatly simplifies the task and makes the process more like resetting AirPods.
Put both earbuds inside the charge case, and you can leave the lid open or closed -- it doesn't matter in most models, but it's best to keep the display open for visual control, and make sure that the headphones sit tightly in the sockets and contact the magnets.
Find a circular button on the case (usually on the side or back). Press it and hold it for 10-15 seconds. The indicator on the front of the case will flash white, then it may light up orange, and eventually it will flash white again. This means that the pairing memory is cleared.
Release the button. Headphones are ready for a new life. Bring the case to your phone and press "Plug it in." If the device is not there, try to remove the headphones from the case — sometimes after reset, they do not go into search mode automatically until they are removed.
Problem Solving: Headphones Cannot See Each Other
One of the most common problems that comes with a failed reset or just in use is that the left and right channels are out of sync, and the sound is only coming from one side, or the phone sees two devices with the same name. TWS-The connection between the ears (True Wireless Stereo) is broken.
To fix this, you have to pair the headphones back together before you connect to your phone. Take both of the headphones out of the case. Turn off the Bluetooth on the phone so they don't try to connect to it. Now you have to touch the sensors on both of the headphones at the same time and hold them until they turn off, and then turn on again and blink quickly.
At that point, they have to find each other. Usually one of the headphones flashes slowly (standby mode), and the other one blinks quickly. When the connection is restored, only one of them will blink, and now you can turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair.
⚠️ Warning: If after all the manipulations, the sound still comes from only one side, check the sound balance in the settings of the special features of your Android smartphone. Sometimes the software failure occurs in the phone OS, not in the headphones.
For models without buttons, there is a “three-times method”: quickly tap the sensor of each earphone three times in a row; on some Xiaomi firmware, this causes forced soldering of channels between each other; it also helps to put one earphone in the case (to turn it off), wait 5 seconds, and then remove both at the same time.
Adjustment and calibration after reset
After a successful reset and reconnect, it is recommended to conduct an initial setup for better sound quality: download the official Xiaomi Earbuds app (available on Google Play and the App Store) or use the built-in MIUI widget if you have a phone of this brand.
Check the firmware version in the app. Often, communication problems are solved by updating the microcode, not just resetting, and you can also set up control gestures to avoid random taps, which users often confuse with a reset attempt.
Pay attention to the equalizer. After reset, the sound settings return to the standard, which may sound flat. Choose the preset "Bass Boost" or "Vocal" depending on your preferences. For noise reduction models, be sure to test the "Transparency" and "Active Noise Reduction" modes.
Remember to clean the speaker grids regularly. Sulfur and dust can make it feel like the sound is quieter or the bass is gone, which users mistakenly mistake for a software glitch. Use a soft brush and minimal alcohol.