Modern. TWS-The Chinese giant's headphones have become the benchmark for affordable sound, but the process of their first exposure to the phone sometimes raises questions for beginners. The right sequence of actions ensures a stable connection and no delays in games or movies. If you’ve just unpacked a box with Mi True Wireless Earbuds or Redmi Buds, don’t rush to put them on right away – start by getting ready.
The main difficulty is often not in the connection itself, but in the pre-activation of the device inside the charging case. Many users make the mistake of trying to find headphones in the Bluetooth list of the smartphone while they are in sleep mode inside the container. It is important to understand that to go into pairing mode, the gadget must receive a signal that it is ready for work, which usually happens when you remove from the case or hold the functional button for a long time.
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the algorithm for different operating systems, look at the nuances of working with the Xiaomi Earbuds application and offer solutions for typical synchronization problems, learn how to distinguish between waiting and active search modes, and understand why you sometimes have to perform a complete reset to restore functionality.
Preparation of the device for the first launch
Before you try to connect your gadgets, you need to make sure they're ready to work, charge the case and the headphones themselves to at least 30-40%, because when the charge is low, some models may not go into visibility to save energy, and this is especially true for new devices that could be in storage for a long time.
If your headphones have protective films on charging contacts or touch panels, they must be removed. In some models, such as the Mi Air 2, the presence of film can block the detection of the moment of extraction from the case, which will not automatically turn on.
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Make sure your smartphone has Bluetooth module and geolocation enabled. In modern versions of Android, scanning peripherals often requires active work. GPS-module for correct location and device type. Without this, the phone may simply "not see" your accessory in the list of available devices.
Matching with Android smartphones
Android smartphone owners are the most fortunate because Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers deep integration, and when you bring an open case with active headphones to an unlocked Xiaomi or Redmi phone, an animation window pops up automatically on the screen with the battery charge of each headphone and case, and this works thanks to the MIUI Pop-up protocol.
If the automatic window doesn't appear, go to Bluetooth settings manually. Click "Add Device" or "Search" by pre-activating pairing mode on the headphones (usually by holding the button on the case for 2-3 seconds until the indicator flashes white). In the list of available devices, find the name of your model, for example, Redmi Buds 3 Pro, and click on it.
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Once a successful connection is made, the system may suggest updating the firmware through the system menu or application. You should not refuse to update the first time you connect, since the factory version of the software often contains bugs that affect the stability of the connection and noise cancellation. The process takes several minutes and requires that the headphones be near the phone.
Connection settings on iOS (iPhone)
Although Apple iOS is a closed system, Xiaomi headphones work with it on the standard A2DP protocol, providing high-quality sound. The connection process here is classic: open the case, activate the search mode with a button and find the device in the Bluetooth list on the iPhone. A special application for setting the equalizer on iOS may not be available for all models, but the basic functions work perfectly.
It’s worth considering that some advanced features, such as switching noise reduction modes with double touch or customizing gestures, may not be available without third-party apps from the App Store, since the native Mi Home or Xiaomi Earbuds app has limited functionality for non-Xiaomi phones.
iPhone owners should also pay attention to privacy settings. If headphones support voice assistant, make sure that access to the microphone is allowed in the system settings. Sometimes iOS blocks access to the headset microphone to save charge, considering it a rarely used device.
Use of the Xiaomi Earbuds app
To fully realize your potential TWS-It is highly recommended to install the Xiaomi Earbuds app (formerly known as Mi True Wireless) which is available on Google Play and allows you to manage all aspects of the device. In the application, you can see the exact percentage of charge, check the firmware version and configure touch control.
Inside the app, an equalizer with preset audio profiles is available, and the ability to upgrade firmware over the air. Often, manufacturers release patches that improve active noise cancellation (ANC) or eliminate audio and video dissynchronization, ignoring this step makes it impossible for you to get the sound exactly as the engineers intended it to.
You can also find a headphone search feature in the app, and if you lose one of them in your apartment, run a sound test and the earphone will start to emit a loud signal even if it is in the case (provided it is not completely discharged), which is a useful option that you should activate in advance.
| Function | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Update of the PO | Installation of the latest patches and drivers | All models. |
| Customization of gestures | Changes in touch actions (play, voice) | Most models |
| Searching device | A sound signal for a lost earpiece | Models with an appendix |
| Game mode | Reduced Sound Delay (Low Latency) | Game series |
Problem Solving: Headphones are not connected
It's not uncommon for a phone to see a device but not connect, or only one headphone to connect, most often it involves desynchronizing the left and right channels, and to solve this problem, you need to reset to the factory settings. Place both headphones in the case, press the reset button on 10-15 seconds before changing the color of the indicator, then remove the device from the Bluetooth list on your phone and try again.
⚠️ Note: When you reset, all saved pairing profiles will be deleted. You will have to reconnect the headphones to all previously used devices.
Another reason could be the overcrowded list of Bluetooth devices in your phone’s memory. If you have a lot of old gadgets, try removing the ones you don’t need, and a simple smartphone reboot helps, which clears the Bluetooth stack cache and eliminates software conflicts.
If nothing helps, check if the phone is activated in an aggressive mode that can limit the background work of Bluetooth. Try connecting the headphones to another device - if the problem persists, it may be a hardware malfunction of the accessory itself.
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If the headphones are plugged in but the sound is quiet or intermittent, try turning off the Absolute Volume option in the Android engineering menu or simply reduce the volume on the phone to zero and increase to maximum again to synchronize volume levels.
Resetting and reconnecting
Hard Reset is a universal solution for most connectivity problems. The technique may vary depending on the model: for Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2, you need to quickly press 5 times on the touch area of both headphones while they are in the ears or case. For more expensive models, such as the Buds 3 Pro, just press the button on the case.
After reset, the indicators should light up or blink in a certain color (often red or white), signaling readiness for a new pair. Remember that after this procedure, the phone must press Forget Device, otherwise the phone will try to connect using old, now invalid encryption keys.
In the rare cases where a software reset doesn't work, it may be necessary to completely discharge the device. Leave the headphones open outside the case for a day until they are completely discharged, then put them on charge and try to reconnect them, which helps to reset the static charge and restart the power controller.
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Proper resetting solves 90% of channel desynchronization and pairing errors, returning the device to factory status.