Skullcandy makes all kinds of earbuds. The buds come in different sizes and shapes, and most of them are operated in different ways. The multiple models give users a myriad of choices, ensuring everyone gets what they seek. That is why I opted for the Skullcandy Indy ANC earbuds when I was getting a replacement, and so far, they have been serving me as expected.
The only challenge I encountered was forgetting how to get them into pairing mode or manually power them on or off. Luckily, the user guides are available online, but finding the one you need can be challenging.
Therefore, this article will help you get the most popular Skullcandy earbuds into pairing mode and connect them to various devices.
Key Takeaways
- Before pairing the earbuds to a source device, ensure the earbuds are charged.
- Skullcandy earbuds will automatically power on when taken out of the case and off when put back in the case.
- Alternatively, you can manually power off most models by holding the touchpad/main button on both earbuds for six seconds or four, depending on the model.
- You can also manually power them on by holding the same buttons on both buds for four (or two) seconds.
- Once powered on, the buds will first connect to each other before going into pairing mode.
- When you see the LEDs on both buds rapidly flash blue, the buds are connecting.
- Then one or both buds will flash red and blue to show they are in pairing mode.
- From here, you can complete the pairing process on the source device.
- The buds will appear on the list of available devices with the model’s name, for instance, ‘Sesh Evo‘.
- Once the buds have successfully paired to a device, they will play a ‘connected’ audio prompt.
- There are slight operation and functional differences between the different models, so ensure you follow the instructions that apply to your model.
Enable Pairing Mode on the Skullcandy Earbuds
Skullcandy has various earbuds, and they follow different pairing procedures. Therefore, you must follow the procedure that applies to your earbud model. While explaining the pairing process for different models, I will also look at other related features like LED behavior to help you understand what stage of the pairing process you are in.
Here is how to enable pairing mode on different Skullcandy wireless earbuds.
Push Ultra
Skullcandy Push Ultra
If the buds are new and have never been paired to a source device or have just been reset, place them in the case and ensure the LEDs on each earbud glow red. This powers them off.
Then take them out of the case to power them on.
You can also manually turn them off by pressing the main button on each earbud for six seconds. While they are off, pressing the main button for four seconds will turn them on.
POWER OFF – press the buttons for 6 seconds / POWER ON – press the buttons for 4 seconds
Once powered on, the earbuds will connect to each other, and you will know this is happening when you see the LEDs on both earbuds flash blue.
Once the buds have paired, they will play a tone, and only the left earbud will flash red and blue to show it is in pairing mode.
The left earbud flashing red and blue indicates that the earbuds are in pairing mode
To manually enable pairing mode by taking the buds out of their case and pressing the button on one of them (left or right) for four seconds.
Once the buds are in pairing mode, you can continue the pairing process on the source device. Once the pairing is successful, the buds will play a ‘connected’ audio prompt.
These buds support solo mode meaning you can use only one of them. To do this, pair them using the above steps, and once they are paired to each other and your source device, put the bud you do not want to use into the case.
If you want to return to using both buds, remove the other bud from the case, and it will automatically connect to the other one.
How to Pair Skullcandy Push Ultra Earbuds
Indy ANC Fuel
Skullcandy Indy ANC Fuel
To power these earbuds on, take them out of the case, and you can switch them off by placing them in the case.
Alternatively, you can power them off by holding the touchpad for six seconds while the buds are out of the case. To manually power them back on, hold the touchpad on each bud for four seconds.
When powered on, the buds will connect to each other first before going into pairing mode hence why they flash blue. You will know they are in pairing mode when the LED on the left bud flashes red and blue.
If the buds connect to a device and you want to manually enable paring mode, power them off, then hold the touchpad for six seconds.
The buds will power on and automatically go into pairing mode. Disable Bluetooth on nearby devices you do not want to connect to the buds.
Indy ANC – Pairing Instructions and How to Use Them
Skullcandy Rail
Skullcandy Rail
Place the earbuds in the case and ensure the LED light is red. Then take them out, and they will automatically power on and go into pairing mode.
You can also manually power on/off one or both buds by tapping the touchpad twice and then holding it for one second, i.e., tap 2x, then hold one second.
The buds will notify you of the battery level and are ready to pair through audio prompts. You will also see them flash red and blue as a sign they are in pairing mode.
Tap and hold the touchpad for three seconds to force these buds into pairing mode. You will hear a ‘ready to pair’ audio prompt.
If you hold the touchpad on either bud for three seconds while they are paired to a device, the buds will go into pairing mode, allowing you to connect a second device, i.e., multipoint connectivity.
JIB TRUE 2/ Sesh Evo
Skullcandy Sesh Evo
These buds will power on when they are taken out of the case and off when put back. You can also manually power them off by holding the button on each bud for four seconds.
Holding the same buttons for two seconds will turn them back on.
When the buds are powered on, they go into pairing mode, but they will first connect to each other. Hence, you will see the blue flashing LEDs.
Then only the left earbud will blink blue and red to show they are in pairing mode.
The buds will then automatically connect to the device they last connected to, if any.
You can force the earbuds back into pairing mode by switching off Bluetooth on the device they are connected to.
Alternatively, you can manually switch both buds off, then hold the buttons on both buds for four seconds, and they will go into pairing mode.
Pairing Instructions for the Sesh EVO Earbuds
Complete the Pairing Process
After putting the earbuds in pairing mode, the next step is to enable Bluetooth on the device you want them paired with.
The steps to enable Bluetooth differ depending on the device and manufacturer, but fortunately, most operating systems have elaborate websites that provide this information.
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Such operating systems include Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Once you visit these websites, you will find instructions on completing the Bluetooth connection, even for older versions of the operating systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: How do you pair Skullcandy wireless earbuds?
- Answer: To pair Skullcandy earbuds, put both buds in the case and ensure the LEDs on both buds are red.
- Then take out the buds, which will automatically power on and go into pairing mode. But before they go into pairing mode, the buds will take a few seconds to connect to each other hence the flashing blue LEDs.
- You will know they are in pairing mode when one or both earbuds start flashing red and blue.
- From here, go to the Bluetooth settings of the device you want connected to the buds, find the Skullcandy earbuds, and accept any pairing prompts that might pop up.
- Once the pairing is successful, you will hear a ‘connected’ audio prompt.
- Question: How do you turn on Skullcandy earbuds?
- Answer: The earbuds automatically turn on when you take them out of the case. However, you must ensure the charging contacts on the earbuds touch those in the case and the LED on the earbuds lights red to show the same.
- If the buds do not show charging, they will likely not power on when you take them out.
- Depending on the earbuds’ model, you can manually power them on by holding the touchpad/main button for two or four seconds.
- Question: How do I connect my Skullcandy earbuds to my Android?
- Answer: Once the buds are in pairing mode, open Settings on your Android device and select Connected devices’.
- Next, tap the ‘+ Pair new device’ option, and the phone will scan for available Bluetooth devices.
- Select the Skullcandy earbuds from this list, and you should hear a ‘connected’ audio prompt from the buds in a few seconds.
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Conclusion
Most Skullcandy earbuds support solo mode, where you can use only one bud and keep the other in the case. The best part is that you do not have to reconnect the buds manually; you take the earbud out, and it will automatically pair with the active one.
If that doesn’t work, you can reset both buds, put them in the case for six to ten seconds, and take them out, and they will connect.
Since there are so many models, it is impossible to cover all of them, but you can always find your model’s user manual on the Skullcandy support website.
