Users of popular budget TWS-Xiaomi headsets often face a situation where one of the ears stops working, the sound becomes monophonic or the devices refuse to connect to the smartphone at all. In most cases, this does not mean a breakdown, but is a software glitch that is easy to fix. Reset settings (Hard Reset) returns the gadget to factory parameters, clearing the memory of pairing errors.
Xiaomi Airdots' recovery process doesn't require any special skills or complex hardware, but it's important to understand that there are multiple versions of these headphones, and the algorithm for them may be slightly different. If you notice that the lights are flashing differently than usual, or the phone sees only one earphone, it's time to start resuscitation.
In this article, we will go into detail all the ways to reboot and completely reset for various modifications, you will learn how to properly prepare the devices, what button combinations to use and what to do if standard methods do not help. Recovery will take only a couple of minutes, but will return comfort when listening to music.
Signs of the need for resetting and diagnosis
Before you start taking action, you should make sure that the problem lies in the software failure. Often users try to do Hard Reset when it is trivial in a discharged battery or contamination of contacts. Check the charge of the case and the headphones themselves, wipe the metal contacts with dry cloth.
The main symptoms that require intervention are left and right channel desynchronization, in which case the sound comes from only one speaker, and the second one is silent, even if it is charged, and the inability to find the device in the Bluetooth list after previous successful connections is also an alarming signal.
⚠️ Warning: If the problem persists after reset, try connecting the headphones to another smartphone. this will help to eliminate the malfunction of the Bluetooth module of the phone itself.
Another sign is that the lights are getting stuck, for example, the LED is constantly on and does not blink or light up at all when removed from the case, and in such cases, rebooting the headphone control system is the first and most effective step.
- 🔇 The sound is played only in one headphone, the second is silent.
- 📵 Smartphone does not see the headset in the list of available devices.
- 🔋 Indicators behave incorrectly (do not burn or burn constantly).
- 🔗 Headphones do not connect to each other (no stereo mode).
Preparation for the recovery procedure
The success of the operation depends largely on proper preparation. Before you start resetting, you need to delete the device profile from your smartphone memory. Go to Bluetooth settings, find Xiaomi Airdots (or Redmi Airdots) and click "Forget device" or "Sever pairing".
Then turn off Bluetooth on your phone completely. This is a critical step so that during the reset process, the phone doesn't automatically try to reconnect to the headphones, which can interrupt the process. Make sure the headphones themselves have enough charge - at least 50%.
If you're using a physical button model, make sure your fingers are dry to avoid slipping. Touch-controlled models are very sensitive to the surface of the touch zone, and the accuracy of the sequence is critical.
The classic Xiaomi Airdots of the first generation and the basic versions of Redmi Airdots are equipped with mechanical control buttons, which allow you to perform a full reset in the easiest way. First place both headphones in the charging case, but do not close the lid.
Find a small circular button on the inside of each earphone (closer to the bottom edge) and you need to press and hold both buttons at the same time, hold them long enough -- about 20 seconds -- at which time the lights will flash red.
Keep holding the buttons until the lights flash white three times, and that's a signal that the memory clearing has been successful, then release the buttons, and the headphones turn off, and you can use them again to pair.
What if 20 seconds is not enough?
In some rare cases, especially with a strong software failure, the reset process can take up to 30 seconds. If after 20 seconds there is no white blink, continue holding the buttons for another 10 seconds, watching the reaction of the indicators.> If you press one button before the other, the headphone can simply turn on or off, but the reset will not occur. Synchrony of actions is a key factor in success. Instruction for touch models (S, Pro, 2S, 3) Newer versions such as Airdots S, Airdots 3 and Pro versions, are devoided of physical buttons on the buttons at the same time as they need to be switched on the sensor zones. After that, without removing your fingers (or pressing again if you let go), hold the sensors still close. 20-30 When you hold it, the lights will light up in red, and then they will flash quickly in white. Once you see a triple white blink, you can let your fingers go. Touch models are more sensitive to touch, so try to press clearly in the center of the logo or the designated area. For some versions of Airdots 3 There is an alternative method: you need to place headphones in the case, open the lid and press the functional button on the case itself (if any) on the case. 10 If there is no button on the case, use the sensor retention method. 2 Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 (It is often sold as Redmi Airdots. 2) nuanced. It also uses touch control, but the reset algorithm may require extraction from the case. 10 So, without removing the headphones, press and hold the touch areas on both devices for a while. 20 The indicators should light up red and then switch to fast flashing white. This means that pairing pairs are removed from memory. 1 / Redmi buttons Hold buttons 20 sack 3 flashing white Airdots S / 2 Sensor Hold sensor 20-30 sack 3 flashing white Airdots 3 Sensor/Case button or sensor White blink Basic 2 Sensor Hold in the case 20 sec red -> White If you don't work the first time, try changing the force of the press. Sensors respond to the touch, and with gloves or wet hands, they may not work. Dry fingers guarantee better contact. Solution: What to do if the reset didn't help. There are situations where even after you've done all the steps, the headphones are not behaving properly, and then you should check if you have an old profile in your phone. Go to Bluetooth settings, find a list of saved devices, and make sure Airdots isn't there. If the profile is deleted but no pairing is happening, try resetting the network settings on the smartphone itself. This won't delete your personal data, but will update the Bluetooth stacks of the system. Go to Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Internet and Bluetooth. ⚠️ Warning: Resetting your phone's network settings will remove all saved passwords from Wi-Fi networks. Remember or write down passwords from important access points in advance. It's also worth checking the firmware version if you're using third-party headphone management apps. Sometimes the manufacturer releases updates that fix connection bugs, but for basic Airdots models, user firmware updates are usually not available. 💡Try to completely discharge the headphones. Leave them out of the case for a couple of days until they stop responding, then charge to 100%. This sometimes helps to reset the power controller errors. The re-pairing process After a successful Hard Reset, the headphones go into search mode. You need to re-pair. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and start searching for the devices. The name of your model will appear in the list. Click on the name to connect. You first connect the left and right earphones together, which takes a couple of seconds, and then they become visible to the phone. If you see two devices with the same name on the list, then the stereo pair didn't create. 💡The main sign of success is that the Bluetooth list shows only ONE device. If there are two, the reset procedure needs to be repeated. In some cases, you need to confirm the pairing with the code. The standard code for all Xiaomi devices is 0000. Enter it if the smartphone requests a pin code. Check the sound in both channels after you're connected. To avoid frequent resets in the future, try to keep the case from being completely discharged. The deep discharge of lithium polymer batteries damages their chemistry and can cause controller malfunctions. Charge your case at least once a month if you don't use headphones. Clean your contacts regularly. Case oxidation is a common reason that headphones don't charge until they're fully charged and go into sleep with errors. Use a cotton swab lightly dipped in alcohol to wipe your contacts. 🧼 Regularly wipe contacts with alcohol. 🔋 Do not allow the full discharge of the case to zero. 📱 Update your smartphone OS for compatibility. 📦 Keep your headphones dry, away from moisture. Observing these simple rules will prolong the life of your Xiaomi Airdots and ensure a stable connection. Electronics care is as important as proper use. Why does the phone only see one earphone after resetting? It's probably a broken sync between your left and right ears. Try putting both earbuds in your case, close the lid on your left ear. 10 seconds, then reach out and wait 5-10 They have to find each other. If there are still two devices on the Bluetooth list, repeat the reset procedure by paying attention to pressing simultaneously. Can you reset if one earphone doesn't burn at all? If one earphone doesn't respond to the box (the indicator doesn't light up), make sure it charges first. Wipe the contacts. If it charges but doesn't turn on, try resetting by holding the buttons/sensors longer than usual (up to 40-50 seconds). Sometimes the controller needs more time to exit deep sleep. Do the equalizer settings reset after Hard Reset? Yes, a full reset returns the headphones to the factory settings. All user settings, if they were stored in the headphone memory (although more often they are stored in the phone), will be resetted without the temporary reset, does it have to reset for the application. You can perform this procedure as many times as necessary to restore your work capacity.