How to Connect Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2: Full Guide

Modern wireless headphones have become an integral part of everyday life, and the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 (often referred to as the Redmi Airdots 2) is one of the most popular budget solutions on the market. Despite the affordable price, these devices have excellent sound and stable connection, but the initial setup can raise questions for beginners.

The synchronization process with your smartphone or tablet takes only a few minutes, if you know the right sequence of actions. In this article, we will discuss in detail not only the standard connection procedure, but also the nuances of working with a single earphone, as well as methods for eliminating common errors. Follow the instructions to enjoy your favorite tracks without delay.

Before you start, make sure your headphones are charged and your Bluetooth on your phone is active. The black model is no different in handling than the white version, so this instruction is universal for all color modifications. Let's get to the practical steps.

Initial preparation and activation of Bluetooth

The first thing you need to do is to remove both of these headphones from the charging case, and unlike some other models, you don't have to hold the buttons for very long when you first turn them on, they activate automatically. Once you get them out, the lights should start flashing, signaling that they're ready to go, which means that the device has gone into pairing mode.

Now, take your smartphone and go to the settings menu. You need to find the Bluetooth partition and turn on the corresponding slider. The system will start searching for available devices within range. In the list of available gadgets, you will see a record of MI True Wireless EBs Basic 2 or just Redmi Airdots 2. Click on the name to start pairing.

Sometimes it can take a few seconds, because the headphones sync with each other first, and then with the phone. If you see two devices with the same name, it means that they didn't pair together. Then put them back in the case, close the lid and try again. Make sure that the phone doesn't have old, broken connections of this model on the screen.

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Before the first use, it is recommended to fully charge the case and the headphones themselves for 1-2 hours to calibrate the battery.

The process of pairing with Android and iOS

Android and iOS have similar peripheral algorithms, but there are slight differences in the interface. On Android devices, clicking on the model name in the Bluetooth list may require confirmation of the pairing request. Just click Connect or OK in the pop-up window. Connected status will confirm the successful completion of the operation.

iPhone (iOS) users should also choose a device from the Other Devices list. It is important to note that deep integration like the AirPods is not here, so there will be no animation window. Once connected, the status bar will display a headphone battery icon if your iOS version supports displaying the charge level of third-party accessories. The sound quality will immediately become high if you insert the earbuds correctly.

In some cases, the phone may request permission to access contacts or call logs, which is a standard Bluetooth feature for headsets that lets you display the name of the caller on the screen, you can allow or deny that access depending on your privacy preferences, and audio performance is not affected.

• 🎧 Remove both headphones from the case before flashing indicator appears.
• 📱 Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone and start searching for new devices.
• 🔗 Press on. MI True Wireless EBs Basic 2 in the list of found gadgets.
• ✅ Wait for voice confirmation of "Connected" and the blinking disappear.

Work in mono mode (one earpiece)

Many users prefer to use only one headphone, such as while driving or talking, to stay in touch with the world around them. Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 supports mono mode, but requires the right sequence of actions to activate. Just pulling one earphone out of a case is often not enough if they previously worked in pairs.

To activate one earbud, you first need to reset the previous pairing settings. Take one earbud (like the right one) you plan to use and leave it in the case or sideways. The second (left) should be turned off. Turn on the right earbud and pair the phone as a new device. The list can only display one name without the L or R prefix.

⚠️ Warning: If you just turn off one headphone in Bluetooth settings, the second one may not work properly in mono mode.

Once set up, you can take calls and listen to music through one speaker. Switching between your ears is possible, but requires a reconnection procedure. This is convenient for saving battery power when the stereo is not critical. Remember that in this mode, the sound balance can shift, and some applications may not correctly display the charge level.

Resetting and reconnecting (Hard Reset)

If the headphones are no longer visible to each other, the sound is quiet or missing from the same channel, you need to reset to the factory settings. This is a universal solution to most software errors. First, remove the MI True Wireless EBs Basic 2 device from the list of paired devices in your phone's Bluetooth menu ("Forget the device").

Then put both earbuds in a charge case. Without closing the lid, press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously. Hold for about 20 seconds. The indicators will flash red, then red and white, and finally light up white three times. This is a signal that the reset has been successful.

After this procedure, the headphones will turn off. Pull them out again, they will automatically go into pairing mode with each other (one indicator will blink slowly, another will blink quickly or not), now you can re-search them in the phone, often solving the problem of channel desynchronization.

Table of indicators and their significance

Understanding LED signals helps to quickly diagnose the condition of the device. Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 uses color coding to inform the user about charging, pairing and errors.

Note that in some revisions, the blinking color may be blue and white when paired, the main thing is the rhythm of the blinking. If the indicators are chaotic or do not light up at all, check the charging contacts in the case, perhaps they have dust or protective film.

Addressing common problems

Even with the right connection, there can be situations where the sound is interrupted or the microphone is not working properly. Often the problem lies in radio interference or battery discharge. Make sure there are no thick walls or working microwaves between the phone and the headphones that jam the Bluetooth signal.

If the sound is quiet, check the media settings on the phone and the volume of the headphones themselves (triple pressing) and clean the speaker's mesh of earwax, which can clog the hole and reduce the volume by 50%. Use a soft dry brush to clean.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use sharp objects or liquid to clean the speakers.This can damage the membrane and permanently disable the acoustics.

If the phone sees the headphones but doesn't connect, try rebooting the phone itself. The Bluetooth cache may have overflowed. After you restart, repeat the search procedure. If nothing helps, check the headphones with another device, this will help you understand whether the problem is in the source of the sound or in the headset.

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If the headphones do not work with any device after resetting and charging, a hardware malfunction of the battery or Bluetooth module is likely.

Management and useful functions

Once you're connected successfully, you'll have all the touch-sensitive functions available. The model supports triple tap to call the voice assistant and double tap to answer a call or switch tracks. Single tap usually pauses music or takes a call. The settings for these actions often depend on the smartphone itself, as there's no separate app for this model.

Xiaomi and Redmi users can use the advanced settings via the MIUI system menu, which allows you to set an assistant or navigation to run for long-term retention, owners of other brands will have to use standard commands, and audio latency in video is usually minimal thanks to the use of the aptX or AAC protocol, depending on the codecs supported by your phone.