Budget users TWS-And models often face a situation where only one earbud is activated when extracted from a case, and the second one is invisible to the smartphone, a classic desynchronization problem where the right and left channels stop hearing each other and work independently. To return a full stereo sound, a forced pairing procedure known as resetting or re-binding is required.
In this article, we will discuss in detail how to make Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic work in pairs again using standard methods and manual commands. The process of restoring communication between modules takes no more than a minute if you follow the correct algorithm of actions. It is important to understand that the Bluetooth module in these models takes priority, and it is the first one to find its “partner”.
Before you start complex manipulations, make sure both devices have sufficient charge. Sit down your smartphone settings and find a list of previously connected devices. Basic_L or R, they need to be removed. This is a critical step that is often missed, leading to repeated connection errors.
⚠️ Before starting the reset procedure, be sure to delete the old headset entries in the Bluetooth menu of the smartphone, otherwise the system may try to connect to one of the modules in mono mode, ignoring the second one.
There are several reasons why the headset stops working in stereo mode, most often it happens after one of the headphones is discharged to zero while the second one is still working, or because of a software failure in the firmware of the Bluetooth chip, sometimes the problem lies in the oxidation of contacts in the charging case, which simply does not charge and does not turn on.
Preparing devices for synchronization
The first step in restoring Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic is to completely clean up the connection history.The smartphone can "remember" the left and right headphones as two different devices, which prevents them from combining into a single stereo pair.You need to go to the Bluetooth settings and click the "Forget the device" button or the basket icon next to the headset name.
Then you have to turn off the Bluetooth on the phone completely, and this will prevent you from automatically trying to reconnect during the setup process, make sure that both headphones are inside the charging case and the lights are red to signal the charging process. If the lights are not burning, wipe the contact pads with dry cloth.
- 📱 Turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone to interrupt any background connection attempts.
- 🧹 Remove all Mi True Wireless EBs Basic entries from the list of connected devices.
- 🔋 Place both headphones in the case and make sure they start charging (red lights on).
- ⏳ Leave them in the case for at least 10 seconds to stabilize the controller.
Only after these preparatory steps are completed can you proceed to the immediate reset procedure. Ignoring the Bluetooth cache cleaning step often leads to the user resetting on the headphones, but the phone still connects to them as a mono device.
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If one of the headphones is discharged to zero, leave the case with headphones on charge for at least 30-40 minutes, even if the indicators do not light up immediately.
Complete Reset (Hard Reset)
The most effective way to get both Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic headphones to "see" each other again is to perform Hard Reset. This operation returns the factory settings of the Bluetooth module and forcibly triggers pairing mode between the left and right channel. Unlike a simple shutdown, reset clears the internal pairing memory.
To do the reset, remove both earbuds from the case at the same time. Make sure they're on (white flashing lights.) Now you need to quickly press and hold the touchpads on both headphones at the same time. Hold for about 5-7 seconds until the indicators flash red twice or three times. This is a signal that the reset is done and the devices are off.
Sequence of actions for discharge:
1. Remove both earbuds.
2.Clamp the sensors for 5-7 seconds before red flashing.
3. Wait for the indicators to be turned off.
4. Put the headphones back in the case for 10 seconds.
5. Remove for auto-matching.Once the lights are gone, place the headphones back in the case. Wait about 10-15 seconds for them to charge and sync with each other inside the charger. Then remove them simultaneously. Now they should start flashing white in search mode, with one of them (usually the right one) flashing slower, waiting for the second one to connect.
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The pairing of headphones between themselves and the phone
Key point in the work TWS-Headsets are the primary interface between the left and right modules, and only after they've built up their internal network, should the smartphone see them as a single device. If you remove the headphones after reset and they flash white, start searching for the devices on the phone.
One device should appear on the list of available networks called Mi True Wireless EBs Basic. If you see two separate devices with the prefixes L and R, then the synchronization between the headphones did not occur, in which case, repeat the reset procedure, paying special attention to the simultaneous extraction from the case.
When the headphone connection is successful, the indicator on one of them (the host) will flash slowly, and on the second (the follower) - quickly or will go out after connecting. Now you can turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and click on the headset name to connect. Stereo mode activates automatically.
- 🔍 Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and start scanning new devices.
- 🎧 Find Mi True Wireless EBs Basic (without endings) L/R).
- ✅ Click to connect and wait for voice confirmation "Connected».
- 🎵 Check the sound: it must come from both channels at the same time.
⚠️ Warning: If you only have one earbud after you connect, check the channel balance in your Android or iOS special features settings. Sometimes the failure happens at the level of the phone's operating system, not the headset itself.
It should be noted that in the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic master, the right-hand earpiece is the first to connect to the phone and then broadcasts the signal to the left, so if you have a connection problem, first diagnose the right earpiece.
Why are headphones seen as two different devices?
Diagnostics: Only one headphone works
When you've been doing all the manipulations, you've got to have a much deeper diagnosis, and often the problem isn't with the software failure, but with the physical condition of the contacts or the battery, and if one of the headphones went out faster than the other, it could go into deep sleep and not be activated when it was removed.
Check if the light on the non-working headphone lights up when placed in the case. If the LED doesn't light up, the charging contacts may have oxidized. Take a cotton swab slightly soaked in alcohol, and gently wipe the golden contacts on the earphone itself and inside the case. After drying, repeat the charging procedure.
| Symptoms. | Probable cause | Method of decision |
|---|---|---|
| Only one indicator is on. | Battery discharge or oxidation | Cleaning contacts, long-term charging |
| Two devices visible in Bluetooth | Lack of TWS synchronization | Performing Hard Reset (Reset) |
| There is a sound, but only in one ear. | Settings of OS balance or mono-mode | Checking the settings of special. capabilities of the phone |
| The earpiece flashes red. | Critically low charge | Charging within 1 hour |
It's also worth checking if the phone is activated in Monoaudio mode. On Android, it's on the Settings path → Special features → Rumor → Monoaudio. If that switch is active, the phone will mix the stereo feeds and send them to one device, even if the headset is working correctly.
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If the indicator on one of the headphones does not light up when placed in the case, the problem is 90% physical: either dirty contacts or a malfunction of the battery, and a software reset will not help here.
Features of connecting to different OS
The process of connecting Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic may vary slightly depending on the smartphone operating system. Owners of Android devices have access to more detailed codec settings and connection priorities, while iOS strictly regulates the operation of Bluetooth accessories.
On iPhones, after pairing, it is recommended to go to Bluetooth settings, click on the icon (i) next to the headset and check the type of device. Sometimes the system misidentifies the headset as “Other”, which can limit the functionality of the management.
Android users, especially those with Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, should pay attention to the MIUI TWS pop-up. It appears automatically when you open the case lid next to the unlocked phone. If the window doesn't appear, check if access to Bluetooth for system services is blocked in the privacy settings.
- 🍏 On iOS, make sure geolocation is enabled, as it is required for initial accessory detection.
- 🤖 On Android, check permissions for Bluetooth app and system services.
- 🌐 Make sure that the Bluetooth version on your phone is at least 4.2 for stable codec performance AAC.
- 🔄 When changing your phone, make sure to “forget the device” on the old gadget.
If you switch between a laptop and a phone, remember to break the connection on the first device before connecting to the second, otherwise the audio stream may remain on the previous gadget.