Redmi Airdots is a popular wireless headset developed by Xiaomi. This model offers decent technical characteristics and a fairly long operating time on a single battery charge. However, often problems arise in the operation of headphones and there can be several reasons for this - problems with the battery, desynchronization or mechanical damage. This article will talk about why the left or right earphone does not connect to redmi airdots, and how to fix it.
What to do when your airdots don't connect
When the wireless headset is connected to a smartphone, the device body lights up in red. This indicates a successful pairing. If the phone no longer sees the headset, you will need to do the following:
Important! The case must be charged before this procedure so that the headphones can automatically turn on after being removed from the charging case.
- Cancel pairing of the smartphone and airdots; to do this, delete the saved connection in the Bluetooth settings.
- Turn off the power to the headset by pressing the corresponding buttons. On both versions, this requires touching the touchpad and holding it for a few seconds. When turned off, the device will light up in red and white.
- When the AirDots turn off, you will need to press and hold the touchpad again for 10-15 seconds. At this moment, the case will again begin to be illuminated in different colors, after which the lights will go out. You need to continue pressing the key until each of the headphones lights up 3 times. After completing this procedure, the pairing between the headphones will be reset.
- Next, you need to put the headset in the charging case, hold it there for a few seconds and take it out again.
- Wait until Air Dots automatically turns on and synchronizes between the left and right headphones.
- When the white signal is illuminated on the right earphone, you need to turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.
- Press the search button for Bluetooth devices and find the required airdots in the list of devices; it is mandatory to connect to the right dots.
Important! For the initial connection to a mobile phone, you should always use the right earbud, as the system cannot connect using the left earbud. This is due to the presence of the “Mono Mode” function, which allows you to listen to music through only one sound element.
Is it possible to connect Airpods headphones one at a time?
Like Apple, Aipods are capable of working separately. This means you can share music with a friend.
To connect one earphone to a second smartphone:
- You need to place the right earphone in the case, since it is the main one. And in all cases, the left one connects to the right one. Or simply place both headphones in the case;
- Take the left one from the case;
- It will flash quickly. This means it is trying to find the main earphone and connect to it;
- You need to wait a while until the earphone starts blinking more slowly and calmly. This means that it is ready to connect to another device;
- Select Airdots in Bluetooth devices on the smartphone or other device you're connecting to wirelessly.
Users often notice another problem - desynchronization. We also cannot eliminate this problem on our own. And if you also notice this when using Airpods, you'll have to wait. Perhaps the manufacturer will release a better solution in the near future.
Sound out of sync
Often, sound desynchronization in airdots occurs due to improper connection of elements to each other. There are several ways to fix the problem - reconnecting or resetting to the factory configuration. First of all you need to do:
- Make sure the case and headset are fully charged.
- Place the headset in the case and wait a few minutes.
- Take out one airdot, and leave the second in the case for now.
- If you connect the headset to a smartphone, forcefully disconnect it. To do this, press and hold the touchpad for half a minute. When completed, the LED should light up.
- Next you need to perform the same manipulation with the second airdots.
- After both flashing headphones, you need to put them in the charging case and wait a few minutes.
- Take out the headset and reconnect to the smartphone.
Attention! If the above method does not help, you will need to reset the settings. To do this, you need to take out the headphones and press the touch panels so that the red indicator lights up. Clamp the panels again and hold for a minute. After turning off the LED, you need to put the device in the case, wait and try connecting again.
Other problems with your Xiaomi device
One of the Airdots headphones does not connect - this is not all the problems that the user may encounter. Sometimes while watching a movie on a mobile device, listening to music or radio, both headphones stop working. In this case, the voice assistant (voice in Chinese) may be active. This happens if you press the headphone buttons several times in random order.
The problem is solved in the same way as in the case of a failure of one of the headphones. Both devices need to be rebooted. This process is described above, so there is no point in repeating the steps that need to be completed again. Make sure the headphone batteries have enough charge to operate them. And put them in the case if you need to recharge.
Mechanical damage
In many cases, if the left airdots earphone does not connect, the reason lies in mechanical damage. For example, the headset accidentally fell or was crushed by a heavy object. Under such circumstances, the wireless device will have to be taken to a service center, since not everyone will be able to repair mechanical damage with their own hands.
What to do
Now let's figure out the basic steps of what to do if 1 Xiaomi wireless earphone does not work. Let's look at each of the stages of recovery in more detail.
Try turning on the earbud
A common cause of the problem is the banal switching off of one ear pad: by mistake or due to failures. If one Xiaomi AirDots 2 or another model does not work for this reason, take the following steps:
- Find the button on the earbud that is not working. It can be standard, responsive to pressure, or sensory, responsive to touch.
- Click on it and hold for at least five seconds.
- Pay attention to the indicator and sound signal.
In many cases, this path saves you if one Xiaomi earphone does not work. If unsuccessful, try the same job one or more times. Alternatively, press the button and, without releasing it, place the device in the case. Next, close and open the lid, and then wait for synchronization.
Reset
In many cases, if one Xiaomi earphone does not connect, you need to do a factory reset. This helps in case of desync, when for some reason the second and first earbuds do not connect to each other. There can be many explanations for this situation, starting with an incorrect connection and ending with a temporary hardware failure.
In a situation where the second Xiaomi earphone does not connect, use the universal instructions below.
The algorithm is like this:
- Enter the Bluetooth section on the device where the headphones are connected.
- Find them in the list and remove them from the list. Do this for all other devices that were paired.
- Charge your headset if you haven't already.
- Open the lid and take them out of the box.
- Press the buttons of both earbuds at the same time and hold them for five seconds to turn off.
- Press the keys again and hold them for a longer time - from 20 to 50 seconds, depending on the model.
- Wait for the indicators to blink, indicating that the settings have been reset. The display may vary depending on the model.
- Release the keys and return the devices to the case.
- Remove the headset from the box and wait about 10 seconds until synchronization is complete.
- Log in to Bluetooth on your smartphone/other device and connect.
- Make sure the device is working.
The considered method is good if one Xiaomi AirDots earphone has stopped working, and other options do not help. If the method discussed above does not work, try doing a reset with the devices inserted into the case. In this case, the algorithm of actions will be the same, but the buttons are pressed when the earbuds are in the case. If the procedure doesn't work the first time, try the job again.
Install the main liner
In a situation with Xiaomi Mi True Wireless, when one earphone does not work, try assigning the main ear pad. This method sometimes helps when you cannot use the device as usual.
Take the following steps:
- Pull the headset out of the case.
- Double-click the right ear button. Make sure your presses are quick and short.
- Wait until synchronization is completed, and then connect to the device. If this step does not work, try the same procedure for the second device.
Solve the charging issue
If the left Xiaomi AirDots earphone does not turn on, the explanation may be that it is discharged. To resolve the issue, try the following:
- Place your devices in the case and connect them to the charger.
- Inspect the quality of the contact connection. Perhaps the contact group is damaged or there is a film on it (relevant immediately after purchase).
- Replace the battery. On budget models, the power supply itself often does not work.
Dead battery
Another reason for the inability to connect xiaomi redmi airdots to a smartphone is a faulty battery. This can happen for many reasons:
- the battery is completely discharged over a long period of time;
- too long service life;
- USB cable not connected correctly to the case.
When the cable is connected when the battery is not working, the earphone flashes pink. In this case, the device cannot be repaired, so you will need to completely replace the battery.
The problem may also be that the case’s battery is completely discharged. In this case, you will need to first charge the case, and then connect it to the right and left earbuds.
Why can only one earphone play?
The fact that Xiaomi or Redmi AirDots do not pair with each other does not necessarily indicate a malfunction of the headset. The phenomenon may be due to the fact that the earphone operates in mono mode, regardless of the second one. This feature can be used intentionally, which is very convenient in certain cases, but most often the owners of Xiaomi AirDots and Redmi AirDots are faced with the problem of lack of synchronization between the right and left earbuds, that is, they do not detect each other, and therefore do not synchronize with each other.
If we are not talking about a malfunction of the Xiaomi AirDots headset, a clogged speaker, incorrect placement of the battery, Bluetooth capsule, etc., and one of the headphones does not work, it may simply be discharged or the connection to the device is not made correctly. Incorrect smartphone settings also often cause desynchronization.
Controlling AirDots
Problems with noise reduction
Important! This recommendation only applies to the Pro version with active noise cancellation.
If only one earbud works in your Xiaomi device, then most likely the problem is with the noise reduction function. Any wireless headset has a touch panel that you can use to do the following:
- adjust volume;
- manage player tools;
- turn on the noise reduction function.
You can activate the noise suppressor by long pressing the touchpad of both headphones simultaneously (about 3 seconds).
Charger
The gadget will not work if it is not charged, so before use, place it in the case to fill the battery. If the indicator is red, the Redmi Airdots are charging; if it is white, they are ready for use.
Remove the headset from the case and wait a couple of seconds - the earbuds should synchronize with each other. When the left one catches the signal from the right one, synchronization is complete, as indicated by the indicator that will begin to flash white.
How to use xiaomi redmi airdots in mono mode
In some cases, users prefer to use only one xiaomi airdots earphone. To activate the Mono Mode function, you will need to do the following:
- Take the left earphone out of the charging case.
- Connect the airdots headset to your mobile device. To do this, you need to press the physical button on the panel until the light comes on.
- After this, one earphone will be paired with the smartphone.
Important! While using mono mode, the pairing between the headphones will be broken. To use stereo again, you will need to reset the connection in the phone settings and return the headphones to the factory configuration. Next, you need to connect the right airdot to the device. Only in this sequence will it be possible to activate the stereo mode.
If there is a problem with pairing the left earphone of the Redmi Air Dots, it is recommended to use the instructions above. If your wireless headset breaks down, your only option is to contact a service center.
How wireless headphones work
Various methods are used to ensure wireless data transfer between devices. Communication between the headset and the sound source is possible due to the built-in receiver using radio frequencies, infrared or Bluetooth. Xiaomi and Redmi AirDots headphones use a Bluetooth connection. This technology for transmitting a signal from a device to a headset is used most often due to the absence of interference, which is due to the receipt of data in digital form. The disadvantage of this method is the compression performed before sending information to the headphones, as a result of which it is not possible to achieve high sound quality. The sound in Xiaomi and Redmi AirDots is quite decent, considering the price segment of the devices. Bluetooth audio codecs SBC and SBC XQ are supported, but you can’t dream of AptX or AAC.
To pair a Bluetooth headset with a sound source, you need to turn on AirDots and synchronize it with the device. The procedure takes only a few seconds and is usually successful. However, in some cases, users have problems with synchronization; for example, after connecting a headset, you may find that the second earphone is inactive. We'll figure out what's going on and how to fix the situation further.
