Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 (often called Redmi Airdots 2) remains one of the most popular budget solutions on the market due to its compact case and decent sound quality. However, the process of initial setup and pairing with a new device sometimes causes difficulties for users, especially if previously the gadgets were associated with another smartphone.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the stages of connection, from extraction from the charging case to fine-tuning in the Android and iOS system. The correct sequence of actions ensures a stable connection and no dissynchronization between the left and right channels.
Before you go to, make sure your headphones are fully charged.The indicator on the case should burn red during charging and fade or change color at full charge, which is critical for a successful start of pairing mode.
Preparation for the first connection
The initial activation of the gadget begins long before you open the Bluetooth menu on your phone. The key here is to properly initialize the inserts themselves inside the charging case. If you've just unpacked the device, the first thing you need to do is remove the protective films from the contact areas on the headphones themselves and inside the case.
After installing the liners in the sockets, make sure that they are fixed with magnets correctly. The indicator on the front panel of the case should light up red, signaling the start of charging. If the indicator does not light up, try to wipe the contacts with dry cloth, as factory lubrication can prevent contact.
To go into the pairing standby mode, you need to remove both earbuds from the case at the same time, and it's the simultaneous extraction that triggers the synchronization algorithm between the left and right channel, so if you take them out in turn, they may not "see" each other, and you'll hear the sound in only one ear.
- 🔋 Make sure the case is at least charged on 20-30% before the beginning of the procedure.
- 🎧 Remove both headphones at the same time, holding the case on weight.
- 👀 Watch the indicator: it should flash white, which means search mode.
☑️ Preparedness
It is important to note that the pairing mode is activated automatically when you first turn on or after resetting the settings. At this point, the indicator on one of the headphones (usually right) will flash white in quick jerks, while the second may flash less often or not at all, waiting to connect to the first.
The process of pairing with Android and iOS
The algorithm for connecting to Android and iOS smartphones is almost identical, as it uses the standard Bluetooth protocol. Once you have removed the headphones and saw the indicator flashing quickly, unlock your smartphone and go to settings.
Open the Settings → Bluetooth menu (or Settings → Bluetooth on iOS). Make sure the Bluetooth slider is activated. The phone will start scanning available devices. The listing of "Available Devices" or "Other Devices" should include the name Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2 or Redmi Airdots 2.
Click on the device name to start mating. On the smartphone screen, you may receive a request to confirm pairing — click "Connect" or "OK." A successful connection will be confirmed by a voice message "Connected" in the headphones, and the indicator will stop flashing quickly and will light up dimly once every few seconds or go out completely, depending on the firmware version.
If two identical names appear on the list of devices (for example, two Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2), this means that the headphones are out of sync with each other, in which case you need to perform the reset procedure described below to combine them into a single stereo pair.
Solving Channel Dissynchronization Problems
One of the most common problems of budget owners TWS-The earbuds are desynchronized, where the sound comes from only one ear and the second one is silent, and this happens when the left and right channels lose communication with each other and connect to the phone as two independent mono-devices.
To fix this, first remove (forget) the Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2 device from the list of conjugated devices in your phone's Bluetooth settings. Then turn off the Bluetooth on your smartphone completely. After that, place both headphones back in the charging case and close the lid (if any) or just leave them in the case for 5-10 seconds to turn off.
⚠️ Warning: Before resetting, be sure to remove the device from the phone’s memory, otherwise the new configuration may not apply correctly.
Then you have to do a hardware reset. Take both earbuds out of the case. Both earbuds have touch zones (usually a logo or the entire outer face). You have to press and hold the touchpads on both earbuds simultaneously for 5-7 seconds. The indicators should flash red, and then the headphones will turn off.
Once turned off, put them back in the case, wait a couple of seconds and remove them at the same time. Now they must automatically reconnect to each other (one indicator flashes quickly, the second one flashes slowly or does not blink), and only after that you can turn on Bluetooth on the phone and search for the device.
| Indication | Meaning | User action |
|---|---|---|
| Red is burning. | Charging's coming. | Leave in the case until full charge |
| White flashes (quickly) | Interconnection mode | Search for the device in the Bluetooth menu of the phone |
| White flashes (slowly) | Standby mode / Connected | Can be used for reproduction |
| Red flashed when pressed. | Shutdown/Dumping | Place in the case for restart |
What if the reset didn't help?
Control of sensor and voice commands
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 features physical buttons (mechanical type) that respond to tap rather than touch, eliminating accidental triggers from clothing or hair.
Single tapping on any headphone usually pauses the track or resumes playback. Double tapping on the right earphone can trigger a voice assistant (Google Assistant or Siri) if supported by the phone. Double tapping on the left earphone in some firmware versions can switch tracks, but more often the functionality is limited.
To answer an incoming call, you just have to tap any of the headphones once. To complete the call, the same action is a single tap. You can reject the call with a double tap. Triple-tap on the left earphone is often used to call the voice assistant if the double is occupied by other functions.
- 🎵 1 tap: Pause / Replay / Answer the call.
- 📞 2 taps (right): Voice Assistant / Next track (depending on version).
- 🔇 3 taps (left): Previous track / Voice assistant.
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Use the voice commands “Hey Google” or “Siri” to control music, as physical buttons have limited functionality and do not allow you to adjust the volume directly.
Features of connecting to Windows and TV
Connecting Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 to a computer running Windows 10/11 or Smart TV is similar, but has its nuances.The main difficulty is that PCs and TVs often have a less sensitive Bluetooth module than smartphones.
When searching for a device on a PC, make sure that the headphones are as close to the receiver as possible (within a radius of 0.5 meters). If the computer can not see the headphones, try updating the Bluetooth adapter drivers through Device Manager. In some cases, using an external USB Bluetooth adapter standard 4.0 or 5.0 helps.
When you connect to a TV (Android TV, WebOS, Tizen), you may experience latency, which is normal for the SBC codec that is used in this model. This is often compensated for by the software TV for watching video, but in games the delay can be noticeable.
⚠️ Warning: When you connect to Windows, you may have two devices: Headset and Stereo for music, choose Stereo for calls to your home. Skype/Zoom — Headset, as in the headset mode the sound quality is much lower (mono).
Optimization of work and autonomy
To extend the life of the lithium polymer battery inside the headphones and case, it is recommended not to leave them discharged "to zero" for long-term storage. If you do not plan to use the gadget for a month or more, charge the case to about 60-70%.
The autonomy of the model is about 4 hours of continuous playback at average volume. The case allows you to charge the headphones about 3-4 times. It is important to understand that the real operating time depends on the volume level: at maximum volume, the operating time can be reduced to 2.5-3 hours.
To save charge, remove the headphones from the case just before use. Being out of the case in an active state quickly drains the battery. Also try not to use the headphones at extremely low temperatures (below -10 ° C), which can temporarily reduce battery capacity.
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Properly stored in a charged state and regularly used is the key to a long battery life. TWS-Don't keep them empty for months.