Modern wireless headsets have become an integral part of life, and the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2s is deservedly popular due to the balance of price and quality. However, initial pairing or reconnecting after a failure can cause difficulties for inexperienced users. The right sequence of actions ensures stable sound and proper microphone operation.
In this guide, we will discuss in detail all the steps of synchronizing a device with various gadgets, you will learn not only the standard algorithm, but also how to solve common technical problems that arise during operation.
The setup process is quite simple if you follow a certain order, and the device automatically goes into search mode after extraction from the case, but there are exceptions that require manual intervention, and we'll look at all the nuances of working with this model, so that the sound is pleasing to you from the first seconds of use.
Preparation of the device for first activation
Before you try to connect the headset to your smartphone, make sure it's ready to go. Charge the case and the headphones themselves to 100% using a complete cable. The indicator on the case should burn red during charging and go out or catch green (depending on the firmware version) at full charge.
Remove both earbuds from the charge case, and immediately after that, they should automatically turn on and enter pairing mode, as evidenced by a flashing indicator: usually the right earbud flashes white, signaling readiness for search, and the left syncs with it.
⚠️ Warning: If the indicators don't light up, check for protective films on the charging contacts inside the case. Often, factory insulation prevents charging from starting and turning on the device.
It is important to understand that TWS-The technology implies that the main controller is often the right channel, which is the first to communicate with the phone, and then transmits the signal to the left.
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Before first use, wipe the contacts on the headphones with a dry soft cloth to eliminate oxidation and ensure stable charging.
Matching with Android smartphones
Owners of Android devices are the luckiest, as the system often supports fast pairing. Open your Bluetooth settings on your phone and activate your search for new devices. Make sure the wireless module is on and visible to others.
In the list of available devices, find the Mi True Wireless EBs Basic 2S or something similar. Click on it to start pairing. If the system requests code confirmation, type 0000 or just confirm the action on the screen.
☑️ Checklist of Android connection
Once the connection is successful, the status bar will have a headphone battery icon, and some MIUI or HyperOS shells can display the case opening animation directly on the lock screen if the headphones are identified as original, allowing you to quickly assess the charge level of each channel.
If the automatic connection did not occur, try manually pressing and holding the touch zones on both headphones for 5-7 seconds until the indicators start flashing, which will force them to the visibility mode for network search.
Configure the connection to the iPhone (iOS)
For Apple users, the process should also be easy, although specific MIUI features won’t work. Open the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone or iPad. Make sure you’re in close proximity to the case with the headphones.
Once they've removed the headphones from the case, they'll start looking for previously paired devices, and if it's the first on, they'll go into (pairing) mode. The iPhone will have the corresponding model name on the list. Tap it to connect.
It’s worth noting that iOS won’t have a pop-up with the beautiful charge animations typical of AirPods or Xiaomi native devices.The battery level will only be seen in the widget or in Bluetooth settings after you connect.The touch-sensitive functionality can also work in base mode.
Features of working with iOS
If you have problems with the sound quality on your iPhone, check the settings in the Settings → Sounds, tactile signals menu. Sometimes switching the codec or resetting the network settings if the headset stops responding to commands helps.
Solving Connection and Synchronization Problems
Often, users are faced with a situation where only one headphone is running, or the phone sees the device but does not connect, which indicates that the channels are desynchronized between each other, and to fix this, you need to perform a complete reset of the headset settings.
First, remove (forget) the device in your smartphone's Bluetooth settings. Then place both earbuds in a case. Press and hold the touchpads on both headphones simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until the indicators flash red several times. This is a reset signal.
| Symptoms. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Only one headphone works. | Dissynchronization of channels | Reset by holding the sensor |
| Phone can't see headphones | Case or headphones discharged | Charge the device for at least 30 minutes |
| Intermittent sound | Interference or distance | Get closer to the source, remove obstacles |
| No sound after connection | Media profile not selected | In Bluetooth settings, select Media Audio |
Once reset, retrieve the headphones, and they have to automatically reconnect to each other (one flashes, the other doesn't blink, or blinks less often), and then you can search for them with your phone, and this algorithm solves 90 percent of the problems with duplex mode.
Use with Windows and macOS
Connecting to a computer or laptop requires a standard procedure, but has its own driver features. On Windows 10 and 11, go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth. Make sure the adapter is on.
Click "Add Bluetooth or other device" and select the first item. Your headset will appear in the list. Once connected, the system can install them as a headset (for calls) and as a stereo device (for music).
On macOS, the process is similar: open system settings and go to Bluetooth. Find the device in the list and click "Plug." Apple computers usually hold the connection stable, but there may be delays when switching between Apple devices.
⚠️ Note: When connecting to a PC via cheap Bluetooth adapters, you may experience video and audio desynchronization, in which case use external adapters that support the aptX codec or update Bluetooth drivers.
Management and additional functions
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2s features touch controls that are activated by a light touch. Double tap usually answers a call or pauses the track. Triple tap often switches tracks or calls a voice assistant, depending on the firmware version.
To expand the functionality on Android, you can install the Mi Earbuds Basic 2 app (or similar from third-party developers if the official one is not available in your region), through which you can check the exact percentage of charge, the firmware version and reassign some actions.
The voice assistant is called long-term retention (about 2 seconds), which allows you to use Google Assistant or Siri without removing the phone from your pocket.
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Touch control works only when the earphone fits tightly to the ear; if the sensor does not feel the skin, commands will not be executed.