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An easy-to-follow guide for connecting and troubleshooting Skullcandy earbuds with smartphones and computers
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Do you need to pair your Skullcandy earbuds to your phone or computer? Wireless earbuds are super easy to pair since they use Bluetooth! This wikiHow article teaches you how to pair your Skullcandy earbuds to any device including iPhone, iPad, and Android, as well as both Windows and Mac computers.
Things You Should Know
- To pair your Skullcandy earbuds, take them both out of the case or keep them in the case and press the button on the back.
- On Android and iOS, go to "Settings > Bluetooth" and tap your earbuds.
- On Windows, go to "Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Turn on Bluetooth" and select your earbuds.
- On Mac, enable Bluetooth and select your earbuds.
Steps
Section 1 of 6:
Android
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Take both earbuds out of the charging case. This will prompt them to turn on and pair as long as they aren't currently connected with something else (another device you paired might connect with them instead and prevent further pairing attempts).
- If they are connecting with a previously paired device and you want to pair them with something else, turn off Bluetooth on the other device.
- For some Skullcandy earbuds, make sure both earbuds are in the case and press the button on the back for a few seconds. The lights will start to blink, meaning pairing mode is activated and ready. If you aren't sure how to put your specific model in pairing mode, check the manual.
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Enable Bluetooth on your Android. You can open Settings and then go to Bluetooth to turn it on , or you can tap the Bluetooth symbol in the Quick Settings Panel (which opens when you swipe your finger down from the top of your screen).
- Once you enable it, you'll see a list of available Bluetooth devices nearby.
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Tap your Skullcandy earbuds in the list. Your phone will begin pairing with your earbuds.
- Once connected, you'll hear "BT connected" from the earbuds.
- To disconnect, tap and hold your finger on the back of an earbud for about 5 seconds. It will disconnect from its current connection and return to pairing mode.
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Section 2 of 6:
iPhone and iPad
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Take both earbuds out of the charging case. This will prompt them to turn on and pair as long as they aren't currently connected with something else (another device you paired might connect with them instead and prevent further pairing attempts).
- If they are connecting with a previously paired device and you want to pair them with something else, turn off Bluetooth on the other device.
- For some Skullcandy earbuds, make sure both earbuds are in the case and press the button on the back for a few seconds. The lights will start to blink, meaning pairing mode is activated and ready. If you aren't sure how to put your specific model in pairing mode, check the manual.
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Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone. To turn on Bluetooth , you can either go to Settings > Bluetooth or tap the Bluetooth icon in Control Center (which opens when you slide your finger down from the top of your screen).
- Once you enable Bluetooth, you'll see a list of available Bluetooth devices.
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Tap your Skullcandy earbuds in the list. Your phone will begin pairing with your earbuds.
- Once connected, you'll hear "BT connected" from the earbuds.
- To disconnect, tap and hold your finger on the back of an earbud for about 5 seconds. It will disconnect from its current connection and return to pairing mode.
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Section 3 of 6:
Windows
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Take both earbuds out of the charging case. This will prompt them to turn on and pair as long as they aren't currently connected with something else (another device you paired might connect with them instead and prevent further pairing attempts).
- If they are connecting with a previously paired device and you want to pair them with something else, turn off Bluetooth on the other device.
- For some Skullcandy earbuds, ensure both earbuds are in the case and press the button on the back for a few seconds. The lights will start to blink, meaning pairing mode is activated and ready. If you aren't sure how to put your specific model in pairing mode, check the manual.
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Turn on Bluetooth on your Windows computer or laptop. For Windows 10, press Win + I , click Devices > Bluetooth , and click the switch to toggle it on.
- For Windows 11, press Win + I , click Bluetooth & devices in the panel on the left, then toggle Bluetooth in the right panel.
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Click + Add device . Another window will appear.
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Click Bluetooth . It's usually the first option in the menu and will prompt your computer or laptop to begin searching for another Bluetooth device.
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Section 4 of 6:
Mac
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Take both earbuds out of the charging case. This will prompt them to turn on and pair as long as they aren't currently connected with something else (another device you paired might connect with them instead and prevent further pairing attempts).
- If they are connecting with a previously paired device and you want to pair them with something else, turn off Bluetooth on the other device.
- For some Skullcandy earbuds, ensure both earbuds are in the case and press the button on the back for a few seconds. The lights will start to blink, meaning pairing mode is activated and ready. If you aren't sure how to put your specific model in pairing mode, check the manual.
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Enable Bluetooth on your Mac. Simply click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and select Turn Bluetooth On .
- Once you turn it on, you should see your earbuds appear in a list of nearby available devices.
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Click your earbuds. If prompted, click Accept on your computer or laptop.
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Tips
- Skullcandy earbuds don't fit in your ears pointing straight up and down. Make sure you understand how to wear them properly . Read Keep Earbuds from Falling Out of Your Ears for tips and tricks to keep your earbuds in while you're on the go.Thanks
- Earwax and dust buildup can cause sound issues with your earbuds, so change the tips every once in a while!Thanks
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