Users of the Chinese giant’s wireless acoustics often find themselves in a situation where devices stop syncing correctly with each other or refuse to connect to a smartphone. In such cases, standard Bluetooth reconnection is often powerless, and the only true solution is a full Hard Reset accessories, which returns gadgets to factory settings, erasing all temporary errors and profile conflicts.
Unlike smartphones, Xiaomi True Wireless rarely has a physical reset button on the case, which confuses inexperienced owners. The recovery process depends on the specific model and version of the firmware embedded in the device's chip. Understanding these nuances will allow you to avoid buying new equipment and prolong the life of current headphones.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the action algorithms for different headphone series, including the popular AirDots, Redmi Buds and the flagship Mi True Wireless. You will learn how to correctly interpret the behavior of LED indicators and what to do if standard methods do not help restore communication between channels.
When you need a complete reset of headphones
There are a number of specific symptoms that clearly indicate the need for a reset procedure. If you notice that one of the headphones (usually the left one) has stopped working or the sound is only on one side, this is the first signal of desynchronization of the modules, and problems can occur after connecting the headset to a new smartphone without first removing the old profile.
Another common reason is the incorrect display of charge level in Android or iOS. Headphones can show 100% charge and after a minute discharge, or the indicators on the case and in the system can contradict each other.
- 🔊 The sound became quiet, hoarse or disappeared in one of the channels.
- 📱 The smartphone sees only one headphone from a pair instead of stereo mode.
- 🔋 Charge indicators behave chaoticly or do not light up when installed in a case.
- ❌ The device is not in the pairing mode (flicker indicator).
⚠️ Warning: Before resetting, be sure to remove the device from the Bluetooth list in your phone settings. If you don't, the phone may automatically try to connect to the "old" profile, blocking the setup process from resetting.
Sometimes problems arise after updating the operating system on a smartphone, when the old communication protocols conflict with the new drivers, in which case resetting the headphones is a mandatory step to establish a clean connection, and ignoring these symptoms can cause one of the modules to completely stop responding to commands.
Preparation for the procedure: Cleaning the Bluetooth list
The first and critical step is to completely clear the connection history on your mobile device, and many users skip this step, believing that it is enough to simply turn off Bluetooth, but it is a mistake, and the system must "forget" the device so that it will be perceived as new when it is next searched.
Go to your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings and find a Xiaomi or Redmi headphone model on your device list. Click on the gear icon or the “i” icon next to the name and select “Forget the device” or “Disable” option.
Make sure the headphones themselves also break the connection. To do this, place them in the charging case and close the lid for a few seconds, which ensures that they go into standby mode and do not automatically try to reconnect to the phone during manipulations.
☑️ Checklist before reset
It is important to check the charge level of the case and the headphones. If the battery of the case is completely dead, the reset process can be interrupted, which will lead to unpredictable electronic behavior. The optimal condition is the presence of at least 30-40% charge in the case for successful completion of the procedure.
Universal reset method for AirDots and Redmi models
The most common headphone series, including Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, AirDots and early Redmi Buds, uses a touch-pad reset method.This algorithm is the standard for most of the brand's budget and mid-budget models.
Take both earbuds out of the charge case. Make sure they're not connected to the phone. Now you need to press and hold the touch zones on both earbuds at the same time. The retention time is about 5-7 seconds until the lights go out.
Don't let your fingers go right after you turn off! Keep holding your sensors back. 10-15 At this point, the lights should light up again (usually red) and then start flashing quickly white. This is a signal that Factory Reset has occurred and the headphones have switched to pairing mode.
Sequence of action:
1. Remove the headphones.
2.Push and hold 5 seconds (off).
3. without letting go, keep another 15 seconds (reset).
4. Release at a quick blink.Once the indicators are flashed, you can open the case cover (if you removed them back) or simply turn on Bluetooth on your phone. The list of available devices should have a new name, often with the prefix " L" or " R", or simply the standard model name.
What to do if the indicators do not flash?
Specificity of resetting headphones with a button on the case
More advanced models such as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, Xiaomi Buds 3, Pro versions and some Haylou models (a sub-brand of the ecosystem) feature a physical reset button on the charging case itself.This greatly simplifies the process and makes it less dependent on user response.
Place both earbuds inside the charge case and leave the lid open. Find a circular button on the case case case (usually located on the end or inside between the headphone compartments). Press and hold this button for 10 seconds.
Watch the LED light on the front of the case, and if it is successfully reset, it should flash white several times or change the pattern of glow, and then the headphones inside the case are ready for a new pairing.
| Model headphones | Type of management | Indication of discharge | Retention time |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirDots / Basic | Touch (on headphones) | Red -> White | 20 seconds. |
| Mi True 2 / 2S | The button on the case | White flashing | 10 seconds. |
| Redmi Buds 3 Pro | Sensor + Case | Orange light | 10 seconds. |
| Xiaomi Buds 3T | The button on the case | White flashing | 10 seconds. |
It is important to note that for some models, such as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, the procedure may be different: you need to pull out the headphones, put them in the case, close the lid and then press the button for 10 seconds.
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If you have a model with a button on your case, but the reset doesn't work, try the procedure by connecting the case to the charger. Sometimes the lack of current in the case battery prevents the controller from performing the reset command.
Reset via Xiaomi Earbuds app
For owners of modern Xiaomi and Redmi ecosystem models, there is a more civilized way of managing the official Xiaomi Earbuds app (or Mi Wear for older versions), which allows not only resetting the settings, but also updating the firmware, which often solves stability problems.
Download the app from Google Play or the App Store and connect your headphones to your smartphone. In the main menu, select your headphones from the list of devices. Go to settings (usually the gear icon or three dots in the corner of the screen).
In the settings menu, look for System or About Headphones. There should be either Reset or Factory Reset. By clicking on it, you initiate a software reset without having to manipulate the buttons.
⚠️ Note: Using the app requires permission to access geolocation and Bluetooth. Without these permissions, the app will not be able to see the headphones and execute a reset command.
The advantage of this method is that the app will automatically check the firmware version, and if the problem was caused by a software bug, the app will prompt you to update the headphones as soon as you reset, which is a comprehensive approach to solving technical problems.
Problem Solving: Headphones Cannot See Each Other
Even after doing the reset procedure correctly, sometimes the right earphone is working and the left earphone is silent, which means that the stereo has not recovered, and 90% of the time-driven treatments are done.
Try this algorithm: reset the lights as described above. Once the lights flash, don't plug them into the phone right away. Put both headphones back in the case, close the lid for 5 seconds, then pull them out at the same time. They have to find each other themselves before looking for the phone.
If that didn't work, check the contact areas. Contact oxidation is a common reason why the earphone in the case doesn't charge or receive a reset command. Wipe the contacts on the headphones and inside the case with a cotton swab lightly moistened with alcohol.
- 🧼 Clean the contacts with alcohol or dry eraser.
- 🔋 Charge the case and headphones to 100%.
- 📱 Remove all old Bluetooth records on your phone.
- 🔄 Repeat the discharge procedure 2-3 intervally.
In rare cases, one of the headphones can freeze at the hardware level. Try discharging the problem earphone to zero (leaving it out of the case for a few days) and then charging. This sometimes helps to reanimate the power controller.
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If after all attempts to reset and clean contacts, one headphone still does not work, there is a high probability of a physical malfunction of the battery or speaker, which requires contacting a service center.