Xiaomi right earphone not included? 7 working ways to solve

You took out a Xiaomi AirDots, Redmi Buds or Xiaomi Earbuds case, but the right earbud is stubbornly silent, flashing red or showing no signs of life at all? This problem is familiar to thousands of users — according to service centers, 12% of warranty requests are due to the failure of one of the headphones. The reasons can be different: from a banal discharge of the battery to a firmware failure. But in 80% of cases, you can solve the problem yourself — without going to the workshop.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn on the right earphone, from the simplest (charge check) to advanced (flashing through the PC). 2/3, Redmi Buds 3/4 Pro and Xiaomi FlipBuds, but it’s also good for others TWS-If your model is not on the list, don't worry: the algorithms are universal. The main thing is to follow the instructions in order, not skipping steps.

We warn you right away that if the earphone is physically damaged (water is in, the body is crushed, the contacts are torn off), the software methods will not help. In this case, you will need repair or replacement, but in 95% of cases, the software is to blame - and it is easy to fix.

1. Checking the underlying causes: charge and connection

Start with the obvious, users often miss the basics.

• 🔋 Make sure the case is charged. Connect it to the power source for 10-15 minutes. The indicator on the case should burn orange (charge) or green (full charge). If there is no indication, the problem is in the case, not the headphones.
• 🎧 Check the headphone contacts. Take out the right earpiece and inspect the metal dots on the inside. They should be clean, without oxidation. Wipe them with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
• 🔄 Reset the case. Close the cover, wait 10 seconds, then open it again. Sometimes it resets the hanging processes.

If you've done this, you still don't have the right earphone, move on to the next step, but first answer the question:

An important nuance: Xiaomi Air 2 SE and Redmi Buds 3 Lite models may not have the right earphone on if the left earphone is already connected to the phone. This is a feature of the firmware - try to turn off the left earphone in the Bluetooth settings, then remove the right from the case.

2. Resetting headphones to factory settings

If the basic methods don't work, the next step is hard reset, which will remove all the stored connections and return the headphones to the "out of the box" state. The instructions are universal for all Xiaomi models, but there are nuances for different series.

For most models (AirDots, Redmi Buds, Earbuds):

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the button on the case (usually located behind or below) for 15-20 seconds until the indicator starts flashing red and white alternately.
3. Release the button. The headphones will reset automatically.

For Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro and Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro:

1. Get the headphones out of the case.


2. Press the touch panels on both headphones for 10 seconds.




3. Wait for the double beep and the flashing red.

After discharge:

• 📱 Remove headphones from the list of Bluetooth devices on your phone.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone (this will clear the Bluetooth cache).
• 🎧 Take the headphones out of the case and connect again.

Remove Bluetooth headphones from all devices

Restart your phone/laptop

Get the headphones out of the case and wait for the pairing mode (blinks white)

Connect again via Bluetooth settings-->

Attention! If the right earphone flashes red after reset and doesn't connect, it's a sign of battery discharge below critical level. Place it in the case for 1-2 hours, even if the indicator on the case is green.

3. synchronization of headphones with each other

One of the common causes of right earphone silence is loss of synchronization between left and right earphones, which occurs when:

• 🔌 Headphones were connected to different devices separately.
• 📵 There were Bluetooth interference (for example, a microwave or Wi-Fi router at 2.4 GHz was working nearby).
• ⚡ There was a failure when updating the firmware.

To restore synchronization:

1. Place both headphones in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds.
2. Take out the right earpiece and wait 5 seconds. It should start flashing white (search mode).
3. Get the left earpiece. Both should sync automatically (the indicators will light up in blue or purple).
4. Connect to the headphones via Bluetooth on your phone.

If synchronization does not occur:

• 🔄 Repeat the process, but this time, first take out the left earpiece, then the right one.
• 📱 Make sure your phone is power-saving – it can block a stable Bluetooth connection.

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If Xiaomi Air 2 or Redmi Buds 3 Pro headphones emit intermittent sound after synchronization, try turning off the AAC codec in Bluetooth settings (select SBC).

4. Firmware check and update via Mi Fit/Life

Outdated or damaged firmware is one of the most insidious causes of a broken headphone, and the manufacturer regularly releases updates to fix sync and connection bugs, and you can check the firmware version and update it through official apps:

Instructions for updating:

1. Install the appropriate app from Google Play or App Store.
2. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
3. Open the application and find the Devices section → Headphones → Firmware update.
4. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions: Do not turn off the headphones or close the app until the process is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).

Critical information: if during the firmware update the right earphone turns off or discharged, it can turn into a “brick” (completely inoperable device). To avoid this, make sure that the charge of the case is not below 50%, and the headphones are located next to the phone (no more than 50 cm).

5. Diagnostics through the Engineering Menu (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try the engineering headphone menu, which is suitable for models on a Qualcomm chip (most Xiaomi/Redmi after 2020).

• 📱 Android smartphone (on iPhone this method does not work).
• 🔌 The nRF Connect application or BLE Scanner.
• 🎧 Headphones with a charge not lower than 30%.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the headphones to the phone via Bluetooth.
2. Open nRF Connect, tap Scan and find your headphones in the list (the title will contain Mi or Redmi).
3. Connect to the device. Unknown Service tab → find the service with UUID 0000fff0-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb.
4. Open the specification with UUID 0000fff1... and send the command AT+RESET (without quotes).
5. The headphones will reboot. Then try reconnecting.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect commands in the engineering menu can lead to a complete loss of functionality of the headphones. If you are not sure about your actions, skip this step and contact the service center.

6. Hardware malfunctions: when a workshop is needed

If none of the software methods worked, the problem is likely hardware, and here are the signs that self-repair is impossible:

• 🔴 The headphone does not charge (the indicator does not burn even after an hour in the case).
• 💧 On the body visible traces of corrosion or oxidation (liquid ingestion).
• 🔊 From the headphone, extraneous noises (cracking, squeaking) are heard even when the sound is turned off.
• 🔋 The battery swelled (seems to deform the body).

In these cases, contact the official service center Xiaomi. under the guarantee (usually 12 months) headphones will be replaced or repaired for free.

Before the service visit:

• 📋 Keep a check or a warranty card (if any).
• 🔄 Try resetting your headphones again – sometimes it helps even with hardware failures.
• 📸 Take a picture of the malfunction (such as a bloated battery or corrosion).

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If the headphones are guaranteed, DO NOT disassemble them yourself - this will void the warranty. Even for diagnosis, it is better to contact the service.

7. Alternative ways to use the right earphone

While you're waiting for a repair or a new earpiece, you can try to partially restore functionality.

• 🎵 Mono mode: Some models (Xiaomi Air 2 Pro, Redmi Buds 4) support the work of a single headphone:

Use as a microphone

Connecting to another device

If the headphone doesn't turn on at all, but the case is working, you can buy one right-hand earphone to replace it. The cost on AliExpress or in Chinese stores is from 500 to 1,500. ₽ - depending on the model:

• 📌 Exact name of the model (written on the case or in the appendix).
• 🔢 The firmware version (you can find out through Mi Fit or Xiaomi Wear).
• 🎨 Color (even one model may have differences in shades).

On older models (AirDots Youth, Redmi Buds 2), this mode may not work.