Modern wireless headsets from Xiaomi are famous for their value for money, but the process of their initial pairing sometimes causes difficulties for users. Proper synchronization is the foundation of a stable device that ensures the transmission of sound without delays and tears. If you just purchased Mi True Wireless Earbuds or faced with a loss of communication between the left and right ear, this instruction will help restore the functionality of the gadget.
Before starting the procedure, it is important to understand that most problems arise from residual data in the Bluetooth memory of the smartphone or the wrong charge of the case. You do not need to have deep technical knowledge to complete all the steps, just follow the algorithm of actions described below carefully and use the standard tools of your phone's operating system.
In the setup process, we're going to touch not only on standard connectivity, but also on more complex scenarios like factory resets and forced channel synchronization, which is especially true when one earbud stops working or the device doesn't show up on the list of available ones, and being prepared for these situations will save you time and nerves in the future.
Preparation of equipment for first switching on
Start by checking the battery, which is critical to successfully initializing Bluetooth modules. If the case or the headphones themselves are discharged, they can turn on, but will not go into pairing mode. Place both earphones in the charging box and connect it to the power supply for at least 15-20 minutes, even if the indicators indicate the presence of power.
Once charged, you have to remove both headphones from the case at the same time, and it's the simultaneous extraction that triggers the automatic search for each other to create a stereo pair, and if you pull them out with a long delay, they can start operating in mono mode, or one of them will remain dormant.
Make sure your smartphone has Bluetooth enabled and geolocation. In modern versions of Android, location access is often required to properly scan low-power peripherals. Without that, the system may simply "not see" your Xiaomi Earbuds, even if they are in detection mode.
- 🔋 Check the charge level of the case and headphones (the indicator should burn or blink).
- 📱 Activate Bluetooth and GPS mobile.
- 🧹 Remove old headset entries from list of previously connected devices.
- 👂 Remove both earphones from the case at the same time for activation.
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If the indicators on the headphones do not light up when extracted, wipe the contacts on the headphones themselves and inside the case with a dry cotton swab - oxidation often interferes with charging.
It is important to note that protective films on charging contacts, which are sometimes forgotten by new owners, completely block charging.
Standard procedure for pairing with Android and iOS
The process of connecting to your smartphone is standard for most operating systems, but it has its own nuances in the interface. Once you have removed the headphones and made sure they are ready, open the Bluetooth settings on your phone. Press Add Device or Find New Devices to start the scan.
The list of available gadgets should show the name of your model, for example, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 or Redmi Buds 3. Click on it to begin the mating procedure. At this point, the indicators on the headphones usually start flashing quickly white, signaling the process of exchanging encryption keys.
If the connection is successful, you will hear a characteristic beep in the headphones, and on the screen of the phone will appear a notification about the battery level of each ear separately, which indicates that not only Bluetooth connection is installed, but also activated the protocol of exchange telemetry.
☑️ Checking a successful connection
Sometimes the system asks for a confirmation of the pairing code, although it's rare for headsets. If you have a window like this, just confirm the action, and then the phone will automatically connect to the headset every time they turn on in range.
Forced synchronization of the left and right channel
The situation where only one earpiece is working or they don't "see" each other is one of the most common, which means that synchronization between the earbuds themselves is disrupted (TWS-And they work as two independent mono-devices, and this problem requires manual resetting and repairing.
First, remove the device from the phone's memory via the Bluetooth menu by selecting "Forget this device" or "Cancel pairing." Then place both earbuds in the case, but don't close the lid. You'll need to find touch zones or physical buttons on the headphone cases.
Press the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously and hold them for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing red several times.This action initiates a reset of internal settings and causes the headphones to look for each other again, ignoring previous settings.
⚠️ During the reset procedure, keep the headphones close to each other (no more than 5 cm away) so that they can exchange service data packets stably.
Once the lights go out or change the pattern of blinking, retrieve them from the case. Now they must automatically find each other, and one of the indicators (usually on the right earpiece) should go out or flash less often, which means successful creation of a stereo pair, only after that you can search for the device in the Bluetooth menu of the phone.
Why are settings being reset?
Using the Xiaomi Earbuds app to customize
To expand functionality and gain access to hidden audio settings, it is recommended to use the official Xiaomi Earbuds app (or Mi Wear for some models), which allows you not only to control the charge, but also to update the firmware, which often solves problems with connection stability.
Download the app from Google Play or the App Store and launch it. Press the add-on button in the top right corner. The app asks you to turn on Bluetooth and start searching. Unlike the phone's standard menu, here you'll see an animation of opening the case and more detailed information about each headphone.
Inside the app, you can set up equalizer, gesture control and noise reduction, and it's through this software that most often comes firmware updates that improve the algorithms of the Bluetooth module and fix connection bugs.
| Function | Standard Bluetooth menu | Xiaomi Earbuds app |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing the charge | General or approximate | Exact % for each ear and case |
| Update of the PO | Unavailable | Available (OTA) |
| Customization of gestures | Unavailable | Full setup |
| Headphone search | Unavailable | Sound signal on headphones |
Regular firmware updates through the app are the best way to prevent future desynchronization, and developers are constantly improving connection stability, so you shouldn’t ignore notifications about a new version of the software.
Solving Device Detection Problems
If the phone stubbornly doesn’t see Xiaomi headphones, even though they work well with other devices, the problem may lie in a crowded Bluetooth cache or a conflict of profiles. First of all, try rebooting your smartphone – this is a banal but often effective method of cleaning up temporary Bluetooth service errors.
It's also worth checking if your headphones are connected to another device that's nearby.The headset can automatically connect to the latest known gadget, becoming invisible to new searches.Switch off Bluetooth on a tablet, laptop or old phone that might have "snatched" the connection.
In rare cases, a complete reset of your smartphone’s network settings helps. Note that this action will delete all stored Wi-Fi passwords and mobile network settings, so use this method only if other methods have not worked.
⚠️ Warning: Resetting your phone’s network settings will remove all stored Wi-Fi networks and passwords, so make sure to remember the data to access your home internet.
Another reason could be interference from other wireless devices operating at 2.4 GHz. Try pairing away from the router, microwave oven, or USB 3.0-powered equipment that can create radio interference.
Specificity of connection to Windows and macOS
Connecting Mi True Wireless to your computer has its own peculiarities, as PCs don't always properly handle the energy-saving protocols of headphones. On Windows 10 and 11, open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and Other Devices. Make sure the Bluetooth slider is activated.
Successful PC connectivity often requires you to manually pair your headphones, even if they are new. To do this, when you are out of the case, press the touch areas for 5 seconds before the search indication appears. On a Mac, the process is similar: system settings → Bluetooth → device search.
Note that when connecting to a computer, a high-quality microphone or noise reduction function may not work, as Windows often switches the profile to Hands-Free to provide two-way communication, which reduces bitrate sound. For listening to music, choose a device marked "Stereo" rather than "Hands-Free AG Audio".
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For quality sound on PC, always choose a “Stereo” playback profile rather than “Hands-Free” to avoid audio compression.
If the sound is interrupted when you connect to a PC, try turning off the power saving for the Bluetooth adapter in Windows Device Manager.This will prevent the system from turning off the module to save power, which often leads to connection breaks.