Owners of modern TWS-Headsets often face a situation where one headphone is working and the other is silent, a common problem that arises from the device being out of sync or battery discharge. Xiaomi’s wireless headphones are popular for their great sound and affordable price, but their electronics require the right setup when first launched.
There are several reasons why Mi True Wireless Earbuds stop working in pairs. Most often, devices simply “forgot” each other and require forced pairing. In this article, we will discuss how to turn on 2 Xiaomi headphone and return stereo sound to its fullest.
Don't panic if the device doesn't respond to touch, and 90 percent of the time, it's a software failure that's easily fixed, and doing it right will allow you to restore your Bluetooth module and enjoy your music.
Diagnostics and checking of battery charge
Before you start complex manipulations with synchronization, you need to make sure that the basic health of the elements. Often the second earphone does not turn on simply because its battery is completely discharged or the contacts have oxidized.
Carefully inspect the charger case and the headphones themselves. Make sure the contacts are free of dust or moisture. If the Xiaomi Redmi Buds or Mi AirDots have been lying idle for a long time, they may need time to "rock" the lithium-ion cell.
- 🔋 Put both headphones in the case and leave on charging at least on the 30-60 minute.
- 🧹 Wipe the metal contacts on the headphones and inside the case with a dry cotton swab.
- 🔌 Use a serviceable cable and power supply with a current of no more than 1A to charge the case.
⚠️ Note: If the indicator on the case does not light up when placing the headphones inside, perhaps the contacts are contaminated or the case itself sat down.
After charging, try to remove the devices. They usually have to turn on automatically, and if only one indicator lights up, then the problem is in the second module, and it does not have enough power to start the Bluetooth protocol.
Automatic synchronization at first activation
Standard activation procedure TWS-Xiaomi headphones are pretty simple, but they require precision. If you just bought a device or reset your headphones, you have to find each other yourself.
Take both earbuds out of the charging box at the same time, and during the first seconds, they should start flashing, signaling a pairing, at which point the service data is exchanged between the left and right channels.
If the blinking continues for too long or only one indicator is on, try the following algorithm:
- 📱 Make sure that Bluetooth on your smartphone is turned off during the procedure of pairing the headphones with each other.
- 👂 Insert both headphones back into the case, close the lid and wait 5-10 seconds.
- ⚡ Remove both devices at the same time and wait until one of them stops blinking (this means that the pair is found).
Now you can activate Bluetooth on your phone and search for devices, and you should have one device with your model name on the list, like Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, and if you see two identical names, you're not syncing.
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When you first turn on, always take both earbuds out of the case at the same time. Removing one at a time can confuse the logic of mating.
Manual reset (Hard Reset)
If automatic synchronization doesn't work, you need to reset completely, and this action will force the Bluetooth memory to clear and make the headphones look for each other again, and this is the most effective way to solve desynchronization problems.
There are several ways to perform Hard Reset depending on the model. For most Xiaomi and Redmi models, the touch panel method is relevant. Make sure the headphones are outside the case and not connected to the phone.
Press the touch panels on both headphones simultaneously for 15-20 seconds.Hold your fingers until the lights flash red (or red and white) several times. Then release the panels. The headphones should turn off. Now put them in the case, close the lid, and in 10 seconds pull them out again for re-synchronization.
☑️ Checklist of resetting settings
Delete the profile of the device from the smartphone
Often the problem lies not in the headphones themselves, but in the saved profile in the memory of the smartphone. The phone may try to connect to the “old” address of the device, ignoring the current state of the headset, you need to remove all traces of previous connections.
Go to your Android or iOS device’s Bluetooth settings. Find your Xiaomi Earbuds list. If it shows multiple copies of the same device (like two records with the same name), delete them all.
| Action. | Description of the process | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Forget the device | Click on the gear or "i" next to the headphone name and select "Forget" or "Cancel pairing." | The phone will stop seeing the headphones. |
| Turn off Bluetooth | Turn off the wireless module in the notification curtain. | All background searches are interrupted. |
| Phone reboot | Turn off and turn on the smartphone. | The cache of Bluetooth services is cleared. |
After doing this, turn on Bluetooth again and try to find the device, it is important that the headphones have already passed the reset procedure and are in standby mode.
Features of connecting different models
Xiaomi’s audio lineup is extensive and procedures may vary, for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 often require support for the Mi Wear or Xiaomi Earbuds app to work and customize.
Some models, such as the Redmi Buds 3 Pro, have a quick pop-up pairing feature (like the AirPods), but it only works on Xiaomi smartphones with a MIUI shell.
- 🎧 Mi AirDots: Require accurate timing when you press the buttons to reset.
- 🎧 Redmi Buds: Often touch controls are used, which must be activated with a long press (5 seconds).
- 🎧 Xiaomi FlipBuds: May have a separate button on the case for resetting or pairing.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure you don't mix up left and right earbuds when you put them in your ears. Although there will be sound, the microphone and the controls may not work properly if the software channels are mixed up.
If you have an active noise cancellation (ANC) model, make sure that the transparency or noise-producing mode does not block the microphones, creating the illusion of a non-working earphone.
Hidden features of the Mi Wear app
Solving problems with connecting only one channel
When you have only the left earpiece or the right earpiece, it's called mono mode. TWS-It's a headset that allows you to use one headset as a headset, but if the other one doesn't force you to, you need to check the settings.
In some cases, it helps to connect one headphone first and then the second one, plug a working earphone into your phone, start playing audio, and then pull out the second one from the case, and the system can automatically stream into the stereo.
If nothing works, check the warranty period of the device. Mechanical damage to speakers or charge controllers is not treated programmatically and requires the intervention of the service center.
Prevention and care TWS-headset
To prevent the problem of “how to turn on 2 Xiaomi headphone” from occurring in the future, it is important to properly operate the device. Regular charging of the case and modules themselves prevents deep discharge that kills the batteries.
Avoid getting moisture and sweat on the contacts. After training, wipe the headphones with a dry cloth. Store the case in a dry place, away from magnetic radiation sources and extreme temperatures.
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Regular cleaning of contacts and timely charging prevent 80% of problems with the on and synchronization of headphones.
Compliance with these simple rules will prolong the life of your Xiaomi Earbuds and provide stable stereo sound throughout its lifetime.