How to Reset Xiaomi Earbuds Basic Headphones

Owners of popular budget acoustics often face a situation where one of the headphones stops playing sound or both devices can not sync with each other. This is a common problem caused by desynchronization of Bluetooth modules, which is solved by forced reboot, a process that is simple, but requires precise adherence to the sequence of actions to ensure that the devices work correctly again.

If you notice that Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic is not working properly, don’t rush to bring them to the service center. 90% of the time, it helps to completely reset the settings to factory settings. This action clears the pairing memory and makes the gadgets re-find each other, which often eliminates sound delays and charging problems.

In this article, we will discuss all the nuances of the procedure, including the specific differences between the first and second versions of the model, you will learn how to correctly interpret the LED indication and what to do if the standard method did not work.

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Before starting the procedure, make sure that the charging case is fully charged - this will eliminate the risk of turning off the headphones at the critical moment of resetting.

When you need a complete reset of settings

There are several clear signs that your device needs a hard reboot, and users are more likely to experience desynchronization when left and right channels stop working in pairs, in which case the headphones can connect to the phone as two independent mono-device or one of them simply does not speak.

Another alarming signal is the incorrect display of battery power in Android or iOS. If the phone shows 100%, and after 5 minutes of operation the charge drops to 0%, or the percentage “jumps” chaoticly, this is a sure sign of a failure in the power controller, which is treated by calibration through reset.

• 🔊 One earphone sounds quieter than the other or there is no sound in one of the channels.
• 📱 The phone sees two devices with the same name instead of one.
• 🔋 The indicator on the case burns constantly or does not light up when installing headphones.
• 🔗 Unable to pair despite other Bluetooth devices working normally.

The procedure is also necessary if you want to sell the gadget or transfer it to another user, and the reset removes all stored pairs and connection history, returning the device to the "out of the box" state, an important step to ensure your digital hygiene and privacy.

⚠️ Warning: Before performing a reset, be sure to remove the old pairing in your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings, otherwise the new connection cycle may not start automatically.

Preparation for the discharge procedure

To make the operation successful, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps. First of all, open the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone and find your Xiaomi Earbuds in the list of devices. Click on the gear icon or information and select the option "Forget this device" or "Disable".

Then turn off Bluetooth on your phone completely. This is a critical step, as actively searching for networks can interfere with the initialization of pairing mode on the headphones themselves. Make sure there are no other devices nearby that have previously been connected to the headset.

Visually inspect the contact areas on the headphones themselves and inside the charging case. The presence of oxides or dirt can prevent the device from being properly status-identified when inside the box. Wipe the contacts with a dry soft cloth or cotton swab lightly moistened with alcohol.

Instructions for Xiaomi Earbuds Basic 1 (first generation)

The first-generation models, often referred to simply as Redmi Airdots or Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, have a specific reset algorithm.You need to remove both headphones from the charging case. wait until they turn off (usually after 1 minute of downtime), and then press and hold the touchpads on both devices simultaneously.

It takes about 20 seconds to hold your fingers on the sensors, and the red light will go off, and then the white light will flash, and then the headphones will reset and go into pairing mode, release the sensors, put the gadgets back in the case, close the lid, and wait 10 seconds.

Sequence of action:


1. Remove both earbuds.




Turn it off (wait 1 min).




3. Hold the sensors for 20 seconds (until flashing white).




4. Put it in the case.




5. Re-extract for connection.

Now you can turn on Bluetooth again on your phone and start searching. The devices should be defined as a whole. If that doesn't happen, repeat the procedure, but this time try to pinch the sensors not on the switched-off, but on the devices on until they sound the beep to turn off, and do not release your finger for another 5-10 seconds.

Reset headphones version 2S and Redmi Airdots 2

The second version of the popular model, known as the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 or Redmi Airdots 2, has physical mechanical buttons instead of touch panels.This simplifies the process by making it more tactile.

Press and hold the physical buttons on both devices for 5 seconds until the indicator turns red (off). Without releasing the buttons, continue holding them for about 15-20 seconds. You will see the indicator flashing white often - this is a signal that the reset was successful.

After you blink successfully, put your headphones in your case, the indicators on them should go out, pull them out again, and they automatically go into pairing mode, and you can now activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and pair them.

Solving Channel Dissynchronization Problems

When only one earbud is running, this is the most common complaint of budget speakers, often because devices have lost communication with each other and one of them has connected to the phone and the other is left behind, in which case a standard reset may not work unless additional synchronization is performed.

Forcing the channels to synchronize, you first have to make the phone forget both devices, then reset as described above for your model, and the key is when you pull it out of the case: don't rush to connect to the phone.

Wait. 10-15 And then, when the headphones are talking to each other, usually at that point, one of them (most often the right one) is flashing slowly, and the other one is going off or flashing very rarely, which means they've built their own internal network.

⚠️ Warning: If one channel is silent after all the manipulations, try discharging both earbuds to zero (leave them out of the case for a couple of days) and then charging them to 100% when turned off.

Why the headphones do not reset: frequent errors

Sometimes users complain that the procedure is not working, and most often it is not enough time to hold the buttons. Many people release the sensors immediately after turning off (red light), without waiting for the second stage, white flashing. Remember, the algorithm requires continuous retention.

Another common mistake is dirt on the contacts. If the headphones are in the case, but they don't charge or turn off, they can't go into reset mode. Make sure that when placed in the case, the headphones light up red to confirm the contact.

Also worth considering is the firmware version. Some Xiaomi Earbuds batches have factory defects or a specific version of software that requires a special approach. In rare cases, it helps to reset only one (right) headphone, which acts as a master device.

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The main reason for a failed reset is premature release of the buttons, hold them until you see the characteristic white flashing, confirming the clearing of the memory.