The Chinese giant’s modern wireless headsets have become the benchmark for price-performance, but their initial setup is often difficult for beginners. Many users face a situation where the headphones can’t see each other or the phone can’t find a device to pair, which is not a defect, but only a feature of the Bluetooth protocol and the logic of the controller inside the case.
The process involves two steps: internal synchronization of the left and right modules with each other and external connection to the smartphone. If you miss the first step, the audio signal can only go to one ear, or the sound will be dissynchronized. In this article, we will discuss the algorithm for the models of the series Redmi AirDots, Mi True Wireless and Xiaomi Buds, so you can enjoy music without technical problems.
Before starting the procedure, make sure that your smartphone has activated a wireless module and the headset batteries are sufficiently charged to work. Often the cause of failure is a discharged battery in the case, which causes the devices to stay in deep sleep mode. Let's look at the step-by-step algorithm of actions.
Basic preparation and resetting of settings
Before you try to connect gadgets, you need to eliminate the influence of old pairing profiles that could be stored in the memory of the phone. If you have previously tried to connect the headphones, but failed, the system could remember the wrong encryption key, in which case you need a complete reset to factory state.
To do this, place both earbuds in a charge case and make sure they are fixed by the contacts. Without closing the lid (or closing if the model requires it), press the touch areas on both modules simultaneously. Hold them for about 10-15 seconds until the indicators flash red several times. This is a signal that the memory is cleared.
⚠️ Note: Do not remove the headphones from the case during reset, otherwise the process will be interrupted, and you will have to start the procedure again.
Once successfully reset, the indicators must go out or turn on a straight light, signaling readiness. Now the devices are in standby mode and ready for initial pairing with each other, a critical step that is often ignored, leading to only one channel.
☑️ Preparation for synchronization
Internal synchronization of the left and right ear
The most common problem with budget models like the Redmi AirDots 2 or Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic is that the earbuds stop hearing each other, and the sound comes from only one, and to fix this, you have to force the process of finding a partner to start.
Remove both modules from the case at the same time. If they were turned on earlier, they can automatically try to connect. If the indicators flash quickly and independently of each other, there is no connection. You need to turn them off (clutching the sensors for 5 seconds) and turn them on again, but with nuance.
Turn on the right earpiece first (or the left, depending on the model, but usually the right one is the main one), wait until it starts flashing the white indicator slowly. Only then turn on the second module, at which point the fast indicator should go out or start flashing slowly, which means successful creation of the stereo pair.
- 🔹 Remove both devices from the charging case at the same time.
- 🔹 Wait until one of them is fast-moving.
- 🔹 Make sure the second headphone also goes into standby mode.
- 🔹 Check the sound balance by connecting to the audio source.
Why is the order of inclusion important?
Matching with Android smartphones
Once you’ve made sure the headphones are synchronized (only one light flashes or they flash slowly and synchronously), you can switch to connecting your phone. Open your Android device settings and go to the Bluetooth section.
Click the search button for new devices. The list of available gadgets should show the name of your model, for example, Mi True Wireless EBs. Basic_R. Notice the letter at the end of the name, which indicates which channel is the main channel, and that's the channel you need to press to pair.
The system may request a pairing confirmation or access code (usually 0000). Once the connection is successfully connected, the status will be marked "Connected" and the battery level. If the connection does not occur, try clearing the Bluetooth cache in the developer settings.
| Model headphones | Name on the Bluetooth list | Feature of connection |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi AirDots | Mi True Wireless EBs Basic_R | Select a channel with a " R" |
| Mi True Wireless 2 | Mi True Wireless 2 | Automatic pop-up window |
| Xiaomi Buds 3T | Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro | Codec application required |
| Haylou GT1 | Haylou GT1 | Double-press reset |
Without the application, the headset will work in basic mode.
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If the phone doesn’t see the headphones, try to put them into forced pairing mode, holding the sensors for more than 20 seconds until the indicator triples.
Configure the connection on the iPhone (iOS)
Apple device owners should keep in mind that the iOS ecosystem has its limitations for third-party accessories. While basic connectivity works consistently, some features, such as battery status pop-ups or automatic ear detection, may not be available without third-party software.
The connection process is similar to Android: turn Bluetooth on in Settings → Bluetooth, find the device in the Other Devices list and click on it. However, if you use an active noise cancelling model, mode control can be limited to physical touch.
For advanced functionality, it is recommended to download the Xiaomi Earbuds app from the App Store. It will allow you to update the firmware of the headphones, which often solves problems with unstable connection and audio retention when watching videos.
- 🍏 Open Bluetooth settings on iPhone.
- 🍏 Find the name of your Xiaomi headphones in the list.
- 🍏 Click "Connect" and confirm the action.
- 🍏 Install an application to set up the equalizer.
⚠️ Note: On iOS, you can’t change the order of channels or reassign sensors without using a special application, unlike Android.
Use of Mi Wear and Xiaomi Earbuds
For deep customization and ensuring stable operation, experts recommend not relying only on the system settings of the phone. Official utilities allow you to calibrate touch control and update the controller firmware.
Once you install the app and connect the headset, you’ll get access to hidden features, such as setting up triple-touch action or disabling voice notifications about battery status, which may annoy some users.
Special attention should be paid to the section “Software Update”: manufacturers regularly release patches that improve the stability of Bluetooth connection and reduce the delay in audio streaming. Ignoring updates can lead to the fact that new smartphone features will not work correctly with your headset.
Solving Frequent Connection Problems
Even if you follow all the instructions, there can be failures. Often the problem lies in the overflow of Bluetooth memory on the phone or signal interference. If Xiaomi headphones do not sync, try restarting the smartphone and repeat the procedure away from sources of high-power radiation (Wi-Fi routers, microwaves).
Another common cause is the oxidation of contacts in the case, wipe the metal contacts on the headphones and inside the charging case with dry cloth. Poor contact causes the device to not charge and not leave sleep properly.
If nothing works, do a full reset again, but this time leave the headphones in the case for 30 seconds after reset before retrieving them, giving the controller time to restart the internal processes.
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90% of desynchronization problems are solved by completely resetting the settings and re-pairing the left and right headphones with each other before connecting to the phone.