Have you recently bought your headphones, and you do not know how to go about pairing them to your Bluetooth system? It could be confusing and hard if you don't know how to go about it, but luckily, this article is here to guide you on how to pair Skullcandy wireless headphones easily at home. You do not need any special attention or a technician to help you go about this. After going through this article, you will find that you are a pro in pairing Skullcandy wireless headphones with Bluetooth devices. So, without any further ado, let us jump into the procedure of pairing Skullcandy headphones.
Get To Know Your Headphones
If you are going to pair your Skullcandy wireless headphones successfully to your Bluetooth device, it will be best to understand what each button in them will direct you to. In addition, you should know how to operate and use the buttons on the sides of these Bluetooth headphones.
Most Skullcandy headphones in the market come with a few buttons on their sides to enable you to navigate easily through them; the Skullcandy wireless earbuds are not an exception. The headphones have a plus, minus and a power button that serve different purposes in pairing them to a Bluetooth device. The power button is essential in using codes to access different modes, Bluetooth included. However, it is not guaranteed that all Skullcandy headphones will have the same button modes. You can find other Skullcandy headphones with a separate Bluetooth button.
Also, some Skullcandy headphones have a power button that enables users to access other modes. Still, luckily there are guidelines in the instruction manual that may help you navigate every particular model of headphones. For example, if you want to activate your Skullcandy headphones to Bluetooth mode, you can press the power button for like 5 seconds and voila! You are on. You will notice some LED light flashing to confirm that you are on.
1. Search For Yor Headphone's Visibility On Your Bluetooth Device
At this stage, you will need to activate your Bluetooth settings on your device and pair them with the headphones. It could be a phone, laptop, or any Bluetooth-enabled device. Also, you need to make sure that your device is visible. Please turn on the device you want to pair with your Skullcandy headphones and set it to visible. Make sure your device is not visible to another Bluetooth device so that the Skullcandy headphones can locate it in its Bluetooth system. If the headphones are the only ones you are pairing with, they should show up in the list of items. Use the following procedure to pair different Bluetooth devices you have, for example:
Android: Android device is much easier to pair to Bluetooth headphones than other devices. Head to your settings menu and turn your Bluetooth icon on. Set the Bluetooth program to visible and then tap on the Bluetooth program to search for visible devices. If the headphones' Bluetooth is on, it should show on the list. Next, tap on the pairing mode and pair Skullcandy headphones to your android device.
iOS/macOS: If you have a macOS or an apple device, you can connect the Skullcandy headphones by going to the Apple menu, selecting the system preferences, and then clicking on the Bluetooth settings option. At this stage, your Skullcandy headphones should already be visible. Next, click on the connect button, and if it prompts you to an acceptable option, click on it too, and you are good to go.
iOS: Pairing your Skullcandy headphones to your iOS device is the same as pairing to an android device/. It is as simple as going to the settings and activating Bluetooth; you check on the other device if it is on and pair.
Windows 10: If you are pairing your Skullcandy headphones to a laptop, you should click the Bluetooth icon on the toolbar and turn the Bluetooth on in the Bluetooth settings. It should show you the Bluetooth devices and select that option. Next, tap on the Skullcandy headphones and start pairing.
If you don't have the Bluetooth icon on the toolbar, you can head to the taskbar at the far end of your laptop's display screen, and you will locate it below the upward arrow. Then, you can pair it with your Skullcandy headphones using the above procedure.
If you cannot locate your Bluetooth connectivity totally on your laptop, then it is time you searched for it on your Windows search box. First, search Bluetooth and other devices from your main menu and select your headphones.
2. Confirm That You Have Paired Your Device
How will you know that you have paired your wireless Bluetooth headphones successfully? There are many ways to know that your Skullcandy wireless has been paired successfully. First, they will remove a beep sound, and the LED light will go off and stop blinking. When you activate Bluetooth connectivity on your Skullcandy wireless headphones, the LED light begins to flash. Once you finish pairing, the LED light should stop blinking.
However, you should repeat the pairing process if you have successfully gone through all the steps and did not hear any beeping or the LED light flashing. If all these fail, then you should try to reset your headphones.
You might find it challenging and a whole new process when you reset a pair of Skullcandy headphones. However, when using the owner's manual, you may find it easy to go around it. Most Skullcandy headphones have a pairing mode that includes turning off the headphones and holding down the plus and minus buttons simultaneously then waiting for the beep sound to confirm if it is on.
Frequently Asked Questions On How To Pair Skullcandy Wireless Headphones
1. How Can I Pair Skullcandy Wireless Earbuds?
To pair Skullcandy earbuds, you need to activate the pairing mode by pressing a few buttons on the sides. The buttons are placed there for easy customization. In most Skullcandy headphones, the power button acts as the trigger button in turning the Bluetooth device on, but you can find other Skullcandy earbuds with a separate Bluetooth button.
Locate your Skullcandy earbuds on your device by ensuring your device is visible. If your device is not visible to your Skullcandy wireless earbuds, it will be hard for you to locate it. To pair Skullcandy wireless earbuds, they should appear on the list of available devices.
2. Why Are My Skullcandy Earbuds Disconnecting?
a). Unpaired Device
When you pair Skullcandy wireless earbuds, activate Bluetooth connectivity on both the Skullcandy earbuds and your device to allow pairing access. When the Bluetooth is on, you will notice either blue or red flashes of the LED light and a double beep sound. For Bluetooth functionality, the red light will blink thrice.
b). Your Device Is Not Within Range
If you are using a Bluetooth adapter, make sure it is within range. Skullcandy earbuds connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device in 33 feet to range from the Bluetooth device connection. As a result, you need to ensure that you are at that considerable distance from your device. If you try the above suggestion and it does not work for you, you can conclude that your device has malfunctioned. You will have to replace the motherboard if it is broken.
3. How Do I Reset Skullcandy Headphones?
Enable Bluetooth connection on your device, then power off the Skullcandy earbuds. You can hold the power button and the volume button simultaneously for five seconds to activate the Bluetooth function on the earbuds. In doing this, you will reset your previously paired list, which will remove the connected devices. Power on the earbuds.
In rare cases, you will find that only one side of the earbuds functions; you will take the following steps to pair both.
Remove the earbuds from the Bluetooth connection list on your device. Place the earbuds in the Skullcandy device charging case. Tap the Bluetooth button, and turn Bluetooth off. Remove your left earbuds from the case of the earbuds and tap on the center button to activate pairing mode. Place the earbuds back into the case.
If the earbuds do not still pair, you should repeat the pairing process with the other earbud, then remove both earbuds and place them on your ears to test Bluetooth functionality. If the earbuds remove a double beep sound, you will have completed the pairing process successfully.
4. What Are The Possible Reasons For My Skullcandy Producing A Distorted Sound?
Crackling sounds are a common problem that you will encounter when using Skullcandy earbuds. The cracking sound may be as a result of:
a). Two or More Connected Devices
When you connect your earbuds to more than one device, the system preferences link to other available devices. However, the Bluetooth device can still stream the audio from the previously connected devices. As a result, it can affect the audio quality.
b). Low Battery
When your Skullcandy earbuds have a low battery, you will experience distorted or low-volume audio. Using a Bluetooth adapter, you can plug the earbuds into your power cradle to prevent these problems.
