Xiaomi Airdots Pro wireless headphones (also known as Redmi AirDots Pro) have become a popular choice due to active noise cancellation and affordable price. However, like any Bluetooth device, they require the correct initial setup for stable operation. Users often face problems of channel desynchronization or difficulties in the first pairing, which is solved by a competent approach to the procedure.
In this guide, we will take you through all the steps from activation to advanced settings through the app, learn how to properly reset to factory settings if the left or right earbuds stop working together, and pay attention to updating the firmware, which often eliminates critical connection bugs.
To get started, make sure the case and the headphones are fully charged. The front indicator should be on a straight light or flashing to signal readiness for mating. If the device is new, you may need to remove the insulation films from the contact areas on the inside of the headphones.
Primary activation and entry into the pairing mode
The first connection process is the foundation for the continued stable operation of the Bluetooth connection. Unlike some analogues, Xiaomi Airdots Pro does not have physical buttons on the body, so control is carried out through the touch zones and mechanical retrieval sensors. Once the headphones are removed from the case, they automatically go into the device search mode.
If the automatic connection does not occur, you need to force activate the mode. To do this, place both headphones back in the charging case, leaving the lid open. Find the function button on the case case case (usually located on the bottom edge or side, depending on the revision of the model). Press and hold it for 2-3 seconds until the indicator often flashes white.
Now open Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet. The list of available devices should appear as Redmi AirDots Pro or Xiaomi AirDots Pro. Click on it to pair. Successful connection will be confirmed by voice message "Connected" and a characteristic beep.
- 📱 Remove the headphones from the case at the same time for auto-inclusion.
- 🔘 Press the button on the case for 2 seconds for manual mode.
- 🔍 Find the device in the Bluetooth list on your phone.
- ✅ Confirm the conjugation when a request appears.
⚠️ Warning: If the indicator on the case is lit red, charge the device before trying to pair. Low battery power may prevent the transition to pairing mode.
Use of Mi Home and Xiaomi Earbuds
To unlock the full potential of the headset, including the setting of noise reduction and equalizer, it is recommended to use specialized software. The standard Bluetooth menu in Android or iOS limits the functionality, allowing only to adjust the volume. The official Xiaomi Earbuds app (or Mi Home with a China installed region) provides access to hidden settings.
Once you install the app and add it to your list of gadgets, you'll have an interface that visualizes the charge of each headphone separately, and you can choose your preferred mode of operation: transparency, active noise cancellation (ANC) or standard mode, and you can also have a touch control setting that allows you to reassign the functions of single, double or triple touch.
An important step is to check the firmware version. The app will automatically notify you of updates. The update process takes several minutes, and at this time the headphones should be in close proximity to the phone.
- 📲 Download the Xiaomi Earbuds app from the Google Play Store or App Store.
- 🇨🇳 In the Mi Home app, set the China region for full compatibility.
- 🎛️ Customize touch gestures to your preferences in the control menu.
- 🔊 Select an equalizer profile: standard, bass or vocal.
⚠️ Warning: Do not open the case lid or remove the headphones during firmware updates.This may disrupt the process of writing data to the device's memory.
Resetting settings to factory parameters
If the right or left earphone is no longer synced with the other, or the phone sees the device but doesn't connect, a complete reset is needed, which clears the pairing memory and returns factory settings. Often the problem is that the headphones have "stamped" different devices and stop seeing each other as a single pair.
To perform the reset, place both earbuds in a charging case. Make sure they sit tightly on the contacts. Press and hold the function button on the case case body for 10-15 seconds. The status indicator should flash orange several times and then light up white, signaling a successful reset.
After that, delete the old headphone entry in your smartphone’s Bluetooth menu. Find Redmi AirDots Pro in the list of previously connected devices and select “Forget device” or “Delete.” Only after that repeat the initial pairing procedure described in the first section of the article.
Emission sequence:
1. Put the headphones in the case.
2. Press the button for 10+ seconds.
3. Wait for the orange blink.
4. Remove the device from the Bluetooth phone.Setting up sensor control
Xiaomi Airdots Pro is controlled through capacitive sensors located on the headphone leg. By default, the settings may not match your habits, so changing them through the application significantly improves the comfort of use.
A single tap is usually responsible for playback or pause, a double tap is responsible for switching tracks, and a triple tap is responsible for calling the voice assistant. A long tap (about 2 seconds) switches noise reduction modes. In the app, you can turn off any action if it causes random triggers, such as when you correct an earphone in your ear.
It's worth noting that sensor sensitivity is not software-controlled, but fitting the earbud properly in the ear affects the accuracy of the hit. If the earbud is not tight, the sensor may not respond to light touch.
- 👆 Single touch: Play/Pause or answering the call.
- 👆👆 Double touch: Next track (by default).
- 👆👆👆 Triple touch: Previous track or assistant activation.
- ✋ Long press: Regime change ANC/Transparency.
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If the sensor controls are not working properly, try to wipe the sensor area with a dry cloth, and fat or moisture can reduce sensitivity.
Table of indicators and their values
Understanding the color indication of the LEDs on the case and the headphones themselves helps to quickly diagnose the condition of the device. Light signals inform the user of charge level, pairing process and errors. Different colors and blinking modes carry specific information that is important to interpret correctly.
The indicator on the front of the case shows the overall status of charging and connection: internal indicators on the legs of the headphones (if they are visible in your modification) or voice prompts complete the picture. Below is a transcript of the basic states.
| Color of indicator | Blinking mode | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | It's burning all the time. | Charging is underway (level < 50%) |
| Green. | It's burning all the time. | Charging completed or level > 50% |
| White | Frequent flashing | Bluetooth pairing mode |
| Orange | Slow blinking | Low battery charge (< 10%) |
| Red. | Burning/Migatta | Critical discharge or error |
Resolving frequent connection problems
Even after setting it up properly, users may experience periodic communication breaks or quiet sound, often due to radio interference or software conflicts with the smartphone operating system, and the main reason for the stereo pair to become unsynchronized is the simultaneous removal of headphones from the case after a long downtime.
If you only have sound in one headphone, try putting both in the case, closing the lid, waiting 10 seconds and retrieving it again. In some cases, rebooting the phone's Bluetooth module helps: turn off Bluetooth, wait 5 seconds and turn it on again. It's also worth checking if the headphones are connected to another device within range.
For Android owners, it will be helpful to clear your Bluetooth cache. Go to Settings → Apps → Show system processes → Bluetooth → Memory → Clear the cache. This action will not remove your pairings, but can correct service errors.
☑️ Diagnostics of sound
Firmware update and support
Xiaomi periodically releases updates to improve the stability of the connection and the quality of the microphone. Verification of the software should be a regular habit, especially if you notice new bugs. ANC.
The update process is fully automated in the application. You need a stable Internet connection on your smartphone and a headphone battery charge of at least 30%. During the update, the indicators can flash in an unusual mode - this is normal, you can not interrupt the process.
If the app doesn’t see updates but problems persist, you can try changing the region in the Mi Home app settings to “China,” and servers in that region often get firmware updates for global versions of devices earlier.
⚠️ Note: If after the update, the headphones stopped turning on, place them in the case and connect the case to the charger on the 15-20 This will help resuscitate the power controller.
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Regular firmware updates are the most effective way to extend the life of wireless headphones and improve sound quality.