How to put skullcandy wireless earbuds in pairing mode

If you recently purchased a pair of Skullcandy earbuds or headphones and are unsure how to pair them the correct way or might be seeing issues with only one earbud being paired, then you’re in the right place; here’s how to connect & troubleshoot your Skullcandy earbuds.

To pair your Skullcandy earbuds to your device, you’ll first need to place your earbuds in pairing mode. Next, go to your device’s Bluetooth list, select your Skullcandy earbuds, and then click on ‘Connect’ to complete the pairing process. 

The first thing you’ll need to know is that the pairing process will vary depending on which model of Skullcandy earbuds you own. Simply follow the pairing instructions below for your specific earbud model.

Indy True Wireless:

First-time pairing

Remove your earbuds from the case, then place them back in; your earbuds will then turn red. Close the charging case, and now open the lid and remove your earbuds from the case. Your device will now automatically be in pairing mode.

How to enter pairing mode manually

There may be instances where your earbuds don’t enter pairing mode automatically. If this is the case, you can manually set it to pairing mode. Here’s how:

• Press & hold the button behind both earbuds until they begin to flash (around 4 seconds).

Sesh True Wireless:

First-time pairing

Remove your earbuds from the case, then place them back in; your earbuds will then turn red. Close the charging case, and now open the lid and remove your earbuds from the case. Your device will now automatically be in pairing mode.

How to enter pairing mode manually

• Press & hold both buttons behind each earbud until they start to blink. (Around 6 seconds).

Push Active True Wireless:

Take both earbuds out of the case, and make sure they’re turned off. Now press and hold the left main function button on your earbud for 7 seconds. Your earbuds will then begin to flash, indicating that they are in pairing mode.

Grind Fuel True Wireless:

First-time pairing

The first thing you’ll want to do is open the charging case and remove the stickers covering the charging points. Next, place both earbuds back in the charging case, ensure that the LED is red, now leave the lid open and wait for them to automatically enter pairing mode. Now open up the Bluetooth list on the device that you’d like to connect to and select your Grind earbuds.

How to enter pairing mode manually

If your earbuds aren’t automatically entering pairing mode, then you can do so manually. Here’s how:

• Ensure your earbuds are turned on
• Press either earbud once and then press it again and hold for one second.
• Both earbuds should now enter pairing mode.
• A voice prompt will appear saying, “Ready to Pair”
• Both earbuds will flash red and blue, indicating that they are now in pairing mode.

Mod True Wireless:

First-time Pairing

The first thing you’ll need to do is remove both earbuds from the charging case and remove all stickers in the case’s charging points. Now place your earbuds back in the case. Your earbuds’ LEDs should now turn red. Next, remove your earbuds from the case. This will automatically place them in pairing mode, now go to your device’s Bluetooth list and select your Skullcandy Mod earbuds.

Multi-Point Pairing

Multi-point pairing is a feature available on the Mod True wireless, which allows you to pair two devices at once, allowing you to manage the connection between the two seamlessly. Here’s how to do it:

• Once you’re already connected to your first device, press either earbud one time and press it again, and hold for one second.
• Your device should now be in pairing mode. Select your earbuds from your source device’s Bluetooth list to complete the connection.

Dime True Wireless:

First-time pairing

Remove your earbuds from the case, then place them back in. Your earbuds will then turn red. Close the charging case, and now open the lid and remove your earbuds from the case. Your device will now automatically be in pairing mode.

How to enter pairing mode manually:

• Turn your earbuds off by pressing and holding the button on both earbuds for 4 seconds.
• Now, while they’re still off, press and hold the button for 4 seconds once again.
• Your earbuds should now enter pairing mode. (Your left earbud should begin to flash red and blue, indicating that your device is now in pairing mode.)
• Now simply select your earbuds from your source device’s Bluetooth list to complete the connection.

How to Pair Your Skullcandy Earbuds to an iPhone

• First, place your earbuds in pairing mode, as shown above.
• Tap on Settings on your iPhone.
• Select Bluetooth and make sure that it’s toggled on.

• Select your Skullcandy earbuds on your device’s Bluetooth list, and tap connect.

How to Pair Your Skullcandy Earbuds to an Android Device

• First, place your earbuds in pairing mode, as shown above.
• Tap on the Settings app on your Android device.
• Tap Connections, then Select Bluetooth. (Ensure that Bluetooth is toggled on)

• Select your Skullcandy earbuds on your device’s Bluetooth list, and tap connect.

How to Pair Skullcandy Earbuds to any Mac Device

• First, place your earbuds in pairing mode, as shown above.
• Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner.
• Now select System Preferences.

• Select Bluetooth and make sure that it’s turned on.

• Select your Skullcandy earbuds from the Bluetooth list and click on connect.

How to Pair Skullcandy Earbuds to any Windows Device

• Select the Start Button.
• Click on Settings > Devices.
• Select Bluetooth & Other Devices.(ensure that Bluetooth is enabled)
• Now select your Skullcandy earbuds from the Bluetooth list and click Connect.

How to Fix Only One Earbud Connecting

A common problem many wireless earbuds users experience is, at times, you may notice that only one earbud has connected to your device. Believe it or not, this is a very common issue and is a universal problem among earbuds in general. However, the good news is that it’s fairly easy to fix.

1. “Forget” your Skullcandy earbuds on the device that you would like to connect to as well as any previously connected device (Phone, laptop, tablet..etc.)
2. Turn off Bluetooth from the device you’d like to connect to.
3. Now turn your earbuds on (your earbuds will not be paired since your device’s Bluetooth is turned off)
4. Click not the center of search earbud four times. This will reset and power off your earbuds. (it’s important that this is done when the buds are not connected to your device)
5. Place your earbuds back in the case, and close the lid.
6. Your earbuds should now begin to pair with one another.
7. A beep will notify you that both earbuds have successfully paired with one another.
8. Turn Bluetooth back on from your device, and begin the pairing process to reconnect to your device.

How To Pair Skullcandy Headphones

1. While your headphones are off, press and hold the power on button for 6 seconds
2. Your device will then begin to flash, indicating that it is now in pairing mode.
3. Go to your Bluetooth settings on your device (Phone, laptop, tablet…etc.)
4. Select your Skullcandy headphones, and that’s it! Your headphones will now be paired to your device.

Skullcandy Headphones Not Pairing: (Solutions)

There may be occasions when you may experience the occasional pairing issue. There are a few solutions to this:

1. Ensure devices are at a reasonable distance from one another: when pairing
2. Soft reset both your devices: Simply turn off both devices to clear away bugs and re-connect them once again.
3. Turn off or unpair any device that was previously paired to your device: If you have paired one of your speakers or any other Bluetooth devices to your current device, then chances are your device is trying to find a connection for that particular device. Unpairing the device or turning it off can resolve this issue.
4. Remove your headphones from your device: If you’re able to see your headphones in your Bluetooth list but cannot pair them, remove or “forget” your headphones from your Bluetooth list and then re-discover them.
5. Move away from devices causing Interference: devices such as routers SUB 3.0 ports, microwaves, and much more can cause interference and affect the pairing process. Simply moving away from these devices can result in a successful connection.

Related Questions:

Can Skullcandy Headphones & Earbuds Work with Any Device

Yes, as long as your device is equipped with Bluetooth functionality, you will be able to connect it to your Skullcandy headphones. Regardless of whether it is an Apple or Android device.

How To Check Battery Life on Skullcandy Earbuds & Headphones

Once you connect your earbuds or headphones to your device, you will be able to view your Skullcandy battery in your device’s notification section. Additionally, you will be able to check the light indicator for your battery status. The power button will turn red when the battery is low.

What is the Total charging time for Skullcandy Earbuds & headphones?

The total charging time for Skullcandy earbuds is around 1 hour to charge to 100% & 2 hours to charge the case to 100%.

As for the Skullcandy headphones, the total charging time is 2.5 hours total. However, it does feature fast charging, which offers 5 hours of charge in just 10 minutes; however, this quick charge feature slows down when you’re at around 80% battery life in order to help preserve & maintain good battery health.

Does Turning off Active Noise Cancelation save battery Life?

Yes, active Noise Cancellation will drain your battery at a faster pace, so it can be beneficial to turn the feature off when not required.

Can I charge My Headphones or Earbuds with my PC/Laptop?

Yes, almost any USB output will work to charge your devices. Skullcandy recommends using a 5W (5V, 1A) USB output or higher for best performance.