Full reset and reconnect Xiaomi Airdots 2S

The situation when wireless headphones Xiaomi Airdots 2S stop synchronizing correctly with the smartphone or one of the headphones is silent, familiar to many users of budget acoustics. Often the device simply “forgets” commands or accumulates software errors in the Bluetooth module, which requires forced intervention. Unlike wired headsets, there is no physical Reset button on the case, so the recovery process requires strict adherence to the sequence of actions.

Factory resetting is not a panacea, but it is the first and most important step before going to a service center. Hard reset allows you to clear the module's internal memory of old pairing profiles that may have damaged or conflicted with the new device. If your headphones are acting strangely, flashing in a non-standard color or not seeing each other, the procedure described below will solve the problem in 90% of cases.

It's important to understand that after you've done all the manipulations, the gadget will become a blank slate. Your phone will have to re-search the device in the list of available Bluetooth devices. Don't be afraid if, after extracting the case, the indicators will flash differently - this is the normal behavior of the system preparing for primary mating.

Diagnosing problems before resetting

Before you start taking drastic measures, it is worth making sure that the problem lies in the software failure, not in a discharged battery. Xiaomi Airdots 2S is sensitive to the level of charge, and at low battery voltage, the Bluetooth module can work unstable or not turn on at all. Make sure that the case and the headphones themselves are charged at least 30-40%, leaving them in the dock for 20-30 minutes.

A common mistake users make is to try to reset the settings without pre-deleting the old Bluetooth device on the phone, which creates an identity conflict: the phone remembers the old profile, and the headphones, after reset, create a new one. Deleting the device from the paired list is a mandatory preparatory step.

⚠️ Note: If one of the headphones glows red or flashes red while charging, this may indicate a deep discharge or battery failure. 1-2 hour before the attempt to reset.

Also worth checking the charging contacts. Oxidation or dust on the contacts can cause the earphone to not charge and, accordingly, cannot undergo the reset procedure.

Preparation for the discharge procedure

To do this successfully, you need to create the right conditions, you don't need any special tools or software, you need your fingers and your smartphone, but you need to follow timings and sequence, because the logic of the Airdots 2S touch panels is tied to the exact time of pressing.

First, open Bluetooth settings on your mobile device (Android or iOS), search the list for “Mi True Wireless EBTS Basic 2S” or “Xiaomi Airdots 2S” and click “Forget the device” or “Disable,” a critical step that many users ignore, trying to figure out why the reset didn’t help.

• 📱 Make sure Bluetooth on your smartphone is on, but the connection to the headphones is severed.
• 🔋 Check that the charging case has a sufficient charge (the indicator burns when the lid is opened).
• 🧹 Clean the speaker grid and touch areas of earwax and fat, as this may interfere with recording the taps.

After removing the profile from your phone, put both earbuds back in the charge case. Make sure they stand flat and the magnets pull them in. The headphones should light up red to signal the start of charging. If the indicator doesn't catch fire, move the earbud in the socket before light comes in.

Step-by-step: how to make a hard reset

The reset process on the Xiaomi Airdots 2S is done through prolonged retention of the touch panels. Unlike older models, there is no physical button on the case, so all control is through taps on the body of the headphones themselves. Remove both headphones from the charging case at the same time.

Within 5 seconds of being removed, the headphones should automatically turn on. If they don't turn on, press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 5 seconds until they turn on (white light will light up).

You need to press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously. You need to hold them for a long time, about 20 seconds. First (after 5-7 seconds) the headphones will turn off - don't let go of your fingers! Keep holding them for another 15 seconds. The indicators should flash red twice (or three times, depending on the firmware revision), which will be the signal of a successful reset.

Algorithm of action:


1. Remove the headphones.




2. Insert (if switched off ).




3. Hold both headphones for 5 seconds -> turn off.




4. Do not let go, keep another 15 seconds -> flashing red (reset).




5. Let go.

⚠️ Warning: While holding, the headphones can emit beeps or voice cues in Chinese or English. That's OK. The main thing is to wait for a double or triple flashing of the red light.

Once the lights flash red, release the headphones. They should automatically turn off. If they're still on, just put them in the case for 5-10 seconds, and then pull them out again. Now they're ready for a new pairing.

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If you can't catch the reset the first time, put your headphones in the case, close the lid for 10 seconds and repeat the procedure. Often it takes 2-3 attempts to synchronize the press.

The new pairing process (Pairing)

After a successful reset, the headphones go into pairing standby mode, and when removed from the case, the indicators on both headphones should start flashing white often, which means they look for each other to create a stereo pair, and then look for a phone.

Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and start searching for new devices. The list should show "Mi True Wireless EBTS Basic 2S." Click on the name to connect. Importantly, you only need to connect once, the system will allocate channels for the left and right channels.

If two devices with the same name appear on the list, the headphones did not pair with each other (TWS mode is not activated), in which case you need to remove both devices from the Bluetooth list again, put the headphones in the case, close it, wait 10 seconds and repeat the reset procedure described above.

A successful connection will be confirmed by a “Connected” voice prompt and a rare flash of a white indicator (once every few seconds) on one of the headphones, while the second may not burn at all or burn dimly, which means working in the background.

Solving Typical Connection Errors

Even after reset, there may be nuances, like when the phone sees the headphones, but says "Power error" or "Unable to hide," in which case, try turning off the Bluetooth on the phone completely, restarting the smartphone, and then repeat the search.

Another common problem is desynchronization of sound, the left earphone playing and the right earphone silent, or vice versa, and this is treated by re-placing both earphones in the case, waiting for the red lights to light up, and re-extracting, and if that doesn't work, maybe one of the headphones is discharged more than the other.

Sometimes it helps to clean the Bluetooth cache on Android smartphones. Go to Settings → Apps → Show system → Bluetooth → Memory → Clear cache. After that, the phone will look for devices again, without the old conflicts.

⚠️ Warning: Don't try to disassemble headphones or a case to find the hidden Reset button.Inside Xiaomi Airdots 2S no such button, and opening the case is guaranteed to lead to loss of warranty and damage to plastic latches.

Care and prevention of disruption

To avoid the need for frequent resets, you should follow simple rules of operation. Bluetooth protocol is sensitive to interference, so do not store headphones near powerful sources of radiation, such as routers or microwave ovens, while charging.

Regularly wipe the charging contacts on the headphones and inside the case. The oxide plaque increases resistance, which may cause the earphone to not charge up to 100%, which leads to unstable operation of the radio module. Use a dry cotton swab to clean once a week.

• 🔋 Do not allow the battery to be completely discharged to zero for a long time.
• 📦 Always put your headphones in your case after use, even if you plan to use them in 10 minutes.
• 🔄 Periodically update the firmware of the headphones through the Mi Wear app (if the model is supported) or Xiaomi Earbuds.

Compliance with these simple guidelines will prolong the life of your Xiaomi Airdots 2S and provide a stable connection.Remember that electronics are a precise mechanism that requires proper handling.

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The main secret to stable work is always to remove the old device from the Bluetooth menu of the phone before resetting the headphones.

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