Modern wireless headphones have become an essential accessory for smartphone owners, providing freedom of movement and high sound quality. Xiaomi’s Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is deservedly popular due to its stable connection and ergonomic design. However, the initial setup of the device may raise questions for those who are first encountering the Mi Home ecosystem or Bluetooth Low Energy protocol.
The process of synchronizing gadgets in one ecosystem usually goes automatically, but there are nuances that you should know about in advance. The right sequence of actions will avoid problems with channel desynchronization or low charge in the future. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the stages of pairing, from unpacking to fine-tuning through a specialized application.
You will learn how to activate the fast pairing mode that is characteristic of Xiaomi devices, and what to do if standard search does not yield results. Understanding the principles of the Bluetooth module will help you manage your audio devices with confidence.
Preparation of headphones for the first turn on
Before you try to find a device on the list of available, you need to make sure that it is ready for work. Factory packaging often contains protective insulation films on the charging contacts inside the case or on the headphones themselves. If you notice such films, they must be carefully removed, otherwise contact with the charging pinons will be disrupted and the device will not turn on.
Place both earbuds in the charge case and close the lid. Leave them on charge for at least 30 minutes, even if the lights are on, which is necessary to calibrate the power controller and activate the chemical reaction in lithium-ion batteries after long storage in the warehouse.
⚠️ Warning: If the headphones don't light up when placed in the case, check to see if the metal contacts have been removed. Lack of reaction often indicates isolation of the contacts, not breakdown.
To activate the pairing mode, open the case cover without removing the headphones. The LED indicator on the front should flash white, signaling readiness for search. If there is no blinking, press and hold the functional button on the end of the case for 2-3 seconds.
Automatic connection to Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones
Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones have a unique advantage: fast synchronization technology, which uses a modified Bluetooth protocol and allows the device to be detected instantly when the charger cap is opened next to the unlocked phone.
To successfully adjust automatically, make sure that your smartphone has Bluetooth and geolocation modules on. Put an open case with headphones close to the phone screen. In a few seconds, an animated pop-up window with the case and the current charge level of each earphone separately should appear on the display.
- 📱 Make sure the version MIUI Updated to current for correct operation of widgets.
- 🔓 The screen of the smartphone should be unlocked at the time of the case.
- 📶 Bluetooth must be active, but not necessarily in search mode.
Press the "Plug" button on the widget that appears. The system automatically pairs, updates the headphone firmware (if necessary), and adjusts the optimal audio codec, the entire process takes no more than 10-15 seconds.
☑️ Checking before connection
Importantly, the animation may not appear if the headphones were previously paired with another Xiaomi device nearby, in which case the system will suggest continuing to connect to the new gadget or switching to it.
Manual settings via standard Bluetooth menu
If you don't have an automatic window, or you're using a smartphone from another manufacturer, you'll have to use the classic method, which is universal and suitable for any device that supports wireless audio transmission.
Open your phone's settings and go to Bluetooth. Start scanning for new devices. In the "Available Devices" list, find Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. Click on the name to initiate the mating process.
In some cases, the system may request a confirmation of the access code or simply notify you of the pairing request. Accept the request. After a successful connection, the status will change to "Connected", and the headphone battery icon will appear in the status bar.
| Status of the indicator | Meaning | User action |
|---|---|---|
| White flashing | Interconnection mode | Search for the device in Bluetooth |
| White burns | Headphone off the case | Waiting for connection |
| Red flashing | Low charge. | Put it on charge. |
| Orange is burning. | Charging's coming. | Expect full charge |
It’s worth considering that with manual connectivity, some features, such as displaying the charge of each headphone individually or adjusting gestures, may not be available without installing additional software.
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For full management of headphone functions on any Android smartphones, it is recommended to install the Xiaomi Earbuds application from the Google Play Store.
Use of the Xiaomi Earbuds app
To unlock the full potential of an audio device, a specialized application is needed. Xiaomi Earbuds program allows you not only to see the exact percentage of charge, but also to adjust the equalizer, update the firmware and reassign the actions of the touch panels.
Download the app from the official Google Play store or Mi App Store. Once installed, launch it and provide the necessary permissions for Bluetooth and geolocation. The app will automatically detect the connected headphones and prompt you to add them to the list of devices.
Inside the program interface you will find the following key settings:
- 🎚️ Equalizer: Choice (pop, rock, jazz) or manual frequency setting.
- 🎮 Low latency mode: critical for gaming, reduces sound lag.
- 🗣️ Noise reduction control: switching between transparency and active suppression (if supported by the model).
Special attention should be paid to the "Software Update" section, where manufacturers regularly release patches that improve connection stability and microphone performance, and interruption of this process is unacceptable.
⚠️ Warning: During the update of the firmware of the headphones through the application, it is strictly not recommended to open the case cover or remove the phone. This can lead to a software failure and the need for maintenance repairs.
Why do you need a firmware update?
Possible problems in connection and their solution
Even with all the instructions, there are sometimes technical difficulties, the most common problem is that the phone sees the headphones but doesn't connect, or only one channel (left or right) is connected, which often indicates that the headphones themselves are out of sync with each other.
To fix the problem, try resetting the device completely. Place both headphones in the case, open the lid and press the function button for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes orange. Then remove the device from the Bluetooth list on the phone ("Forget the device") and repeat the connection procedure again.
Another cause of problems could be the crowded list of paired devices in the headphones' memory: They can automatically try to connect to the latest known gadget, ignoring your current phone. Turn off Bluetooth on all other devices these headphones have previously worked with.
If the sound is interrupted or quiet, check for a protective film on the speaker grid. Also make sure that the Bluetooth settings in the “Discharge Codecs” section select high quality transmissions, such as AAC or aptX, if your phone supports it.
Features of working with other devices
When using Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 with iPhones or other brands, the functionality may be limited, for example, the battery widget in the notification curtain can display the total charge of the case, but not each headphone individually without third-party applications.
On iOS devices, gesture control works normally, but the voice assistant will activate Siri, not XiaoAI. To expand the functionality on the iPhone, you can try to find compatible apps in the App Store, although official support from Xiaomi for iOS is limited.
When switching between devices (e.g., from phone to laptop), remember that headphones usually only support connecting to one sound source at a time. To switch, you need to manually break the connection on the first device or pause the playback.
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For stable work with different gadgets, always manually break the connection on the previous device before connecting to the new one.