To use DJI Mic 2 over Bluetooth, power on a transmitter, press and hold its record button for three seconds until the LED blinks blue, then hold the link button for two seconds and pick DJI-MIC2-XXXXXX in your phone's Bluetooth settings. A solid blue LED means it's connected. Hold the record button for three seconds again to switch back to the receiver. Over Bluetooth to a phone, noise cancelling and internal recording are unavailable.
Receiver mode vs Bluetooth mode
Each Mic 2 transmitter works in one of two modes, shown by the system status LED:
| LED | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Solid green | Linked to the Mic 2 receiver |
| Blinks green slowly | Receiver mode, not linked |
| Solid blue | Linked to a Bluetooth device |
| Blinks blue slowly | Bluetooth mode, nothing linked |
| Blinks blue quickly | Searching for Bluetooth devices |
The record button (hold 3 s) switches between modes. That's how you change to Bluetooth and how you exit it. More LED meanings in DJI Mic 2 lights.
What you can connect over Bluetooth
- Phones and tablets. One transmitter per phone.
- DJI Osmo Pocket 3: up to two transmitters, with no receiver.
- DJI Osmo Action 4: one transmitter.
- DJI also lists the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo 360 as compatible Mic 2 devices.
On DJI cameras, pair from the camera's settings rather than your phone. See Mic 2 with Osmo Pocket 3.
What changes over Bluetooth to a phone
- No intelligent noise cancelling.
- No internal (backup) recording.
- Audio quality depends on the app and phone. DJI recommends third-party camera, video call, conference or livestream apps, and says to make sure your phone's native camera supports Bluetooth audio input. Many native camera apps keep using the built-in mic.
- Remote shutter: pressing the link button can take a photo or start and stop video in apps where the phone's volume button does that.
For the best quality on a phone, use the receiver with a USB-C or Lightning adapter instead. See connect Mic 2 to an iPhone.
Can it play to a Bluetooth speaker?
No. The Mic 2 transmitter is a Bluetooth microphone, not an audio output. It can't send sound to a speaker or act as a PA mic. The transmitter's USB-C port does accept digital (USB-C) headphones for listening to phone audio.
Bluetooth not working
- Check the mode. If the LED is green, hold record for 3 seconds to switch to blue.
- Turn the phone's Bluetooth off and on, then hold link for 2 seconds and search again. DJI suggests this when the mic doesn't appear.
- Forget old pairings of DJI-MIC2 in the phone's Bluetooth list and pair fresh.
- Stop internal recording first. Old firmware couldn't switch to Bluetooth while recording; update if needed. See Mic 2 firmware update.
- Test your app with Bluetooth earbuds. If the app doesn't use Bluetooth mics, the Mic 2 won't work in it either.
If it still won't connect, see DJI Mic 2 not connecting to iPhone.
DJI Mic Mini over Bluetooth
The Mic Mini also pairs straight to phones, by holding the link button for 2 seconds. Its noise cancelling stays on at Strong when connected to a phone. See Mic Mini Bluetooth.
Shop the DJI Mic 2 or DJI Mic Mini.
Related guides
- DJI Mic Mini Bluetooth: recording straight to your phone
- DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini recording modes: stereo, mono and safety track
- How to connect DJI Mic 2 to an iPhone or Android phone
- DJI Mic 2 internal recording and 32-bit float explained
- Are the DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini waterproof?
- Best microphone for the Osmo Pocket 3 (DJI Mic 2 setup)
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