What does TWS stand for? True Wireless Headphones: instructions for use – Setafi

Back in 2016, Apple announced the release of a completely new line of headphones based on TWS technology. It really became a real breakthrough in the world of internal acoustics. Now, after some 5 years, all global companies, in order not to get out of the rut of trends and make a profit, are chasing the development of the best headphones, without which we already see the world differently.

What does it mean - true wireless headphones? Let's try to understand our article.

What does the abbreviation on TWS vacuum headphones mean?

By creating the first AirPods models, Apple designers definitely set the trend for 10-15 years to come. They have provided consumers with a completely new solution to the headphone cable problem based on the contact of the device with a phone or other gadget through Bluetooth pairing. The wires have already bothered everyone, they were waiting for something new, which happened.

TWS, short for True Wireless Stereo, is a stereo system based on wireless technology. The system itself is implemented using two radio modules, one built into the earpiece. You will not find any wires here (except for the charging box, but we'll talk about that later). Stereo systems are divided into in-ear and earbuds.

What is the difference between Bluetooth systems and TWS

The latter, in comparison with standard systems, are many times more practical and convenient. The technology allows you to connect to a smartphone in a matter of seconds, because engineers have implemented the following process:

1. The smartphone "connects" to the main speaker (mostly the right earpiece).
2. The signal is transmitted to an additional device, which is a paired earpiece in a stereo system, without connecting a phone to it.

Many are mistaken and do not understand what kind of technology it really is. Therefore, the tricks of sellers (from the same Aliexpress) are not uncommon, who tend to hang the True Wireless label on ordinary stereo systems, overestimating the price. Believe me, there are many, if not most, of such models on the market.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a wireless system

In this category, we will talk about branded models, and not about their fakes. After all, the originals are many times different from their copies. The latter have more disadvantages than any advantages.

True Wireless Benefits:

• there is absolutely no need for a cable for connection;
• convenience and ergonomics;
• simple intuitive control;
• work with the charging box for 10 hours or more.

There are also some shortcomings, which, most likely, have been corrected or will be corrected in the near future in new models:

• rarely supports high-resolution audio codecs, so the sound sags a little, which cannot be said about wired ones;
• connection quality: phone conversations in headphones often go “like in a cellar”, or nothing is heard at all during the wind;
• average microphone quality (the device was not created to be used as a mono speaker);
• the autonomy of the headphones themselves without boxing is significantly different (some boast 2-3 hours, more expensive devices - 5 or more. Copies will show about 1.5 hours of battery life, which will decrease as you use the stereo system).

Instructions for using Mi True Wireless headphones

Let's analyze this item in several components: from wearing rules to connecting and managing the system.

1. How to wear. In total there are 3 options for ear pads: from small to large. Find a size that won't fall out of your ear when you move or play sports.
2. On paired devices there are symbols: R - insert into the right ear; L - to the left. Wear them correctly to get the most out of your listening experience.

How to turn on: the technology is designed so that the earbud starts automatically as soon as you pull it out of the charging box. If the case has sat down or for a long time without recharging, and the system does not turn on, press the working button of the earphone (mechanical or touch) and hold it for 3 seconds.

Bluetooth pairing: Both earbuds will connect with each other as soon as you open the charging case. Then turn on the Bluetooth function on your phone and find the device that matches the name of your stereo system among the list of available devices.

How to control the player: in order to click on the next or previous song in the player, double-tap the button on device (left earbud - previous, right earbud - next), once on any to pause or play sound.

Talking on the phone system: To answer a call, just press the earpiece button once. Reset a call or end a conversation - press the key on the phone.

Redial a number: Triple-click on any of the paired ear pads.

Voice assistant control: press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds to wake up the assistant (works in original Airpods).

Mobile charging: you can connect the charging box to your smartphone via a special cable to recharge the stereo system.

One earbud setup: take one of the system, hold it for 5 seconds, then open the Bluetooth on the phone to display both earbuds of the pair. Then connect to any of them and use one at a time (it can be useful when one charge is over, and the second is “still breathing”).

After returning to the box, both headphones will work as before, and not paired one at a time, so there is no need to reset the settings separately.