How to Turn Skullcandy Earbuds On or Off
Skullcandy earbuds are designed for ease of use, typically powering on automatically when removed from the case and shutting off when returned. However, sometimes you might find the need to manually turn them on or off.
If you’re wondering how to manage this, you’re in the right place. This article will guide you through the straightforward steps to turning Skullcandy Earbuds On or Off. Let’s dive in.
How to Turn On/Off Skullcandy Earbuds
Turning ON:
1. Single Earbud (if they work individually):
- Take the earbud out of the charging case.
- Press and hold the main button or touch sensor of the earbuds until you hear a sound (Typically for 4 seconds). You should hear a sound or see an LED light indicating it’s powered on.
2. Both Earbuds (for stereo mode):
- Press and hold the main button or touch sensors on both earbuds simultaneously until you hear a sound or see an LED light. (typically for 4 seconds)
Turning OFF:
1. Single Earbud:
- Press and hold the main button or touch sensor on the earbud until you hear a sound or see an LED light turn off indicating it’s powered off. (typically a 6-second hold)
2. Both Earbuds:
- If placed back in the charging case, they should turn off automatically.
- If not using the charging case, press and hold the main button or touch sensor on both earbuds simultaneously until you hear a sound or see an LED light turn off, indicating they’re powered off. (typically a 6-second hold)
If you’re experiencing issues with one earbud not turning on or one not working, check out our guide on how to resolve the issue.
Skullcandy Controls Guide:
Now that you’re familiar with how to power your earbuds on and off, it’s beneficial to delve into other essential controls that can enhance your listening experience. Here are other useful functionalities you should probably know:
Note: The specific controls may vary slightly depending on the model of Skullcandy earbuds you own, but the general functionality remains fairly similar for most models.
1. Play/Pause:
- Single tap or press the main button or touch control.
2. Track Control:
- Next Track: Double tap or press the main button or touch control on the right earbud.
- Previous Track: Double tap or press on the left earbud.
3. Volume Control:
- Increase Volume: Tap or press the volume up button or, in some models, touch and hold the right earbud.
- Decrease Volume: Tap or press the volume down button or, in some models, touch and hold the left earbud.
4. Calls:
- Answer Call: Single tap or press the main button.
- End Call: Single tap or press the main button again.
- Reject Call: Press and hold the main button for about two seconds.
- Redial Last Number: Double tap the main button when not on a call.
5. Voice Assistant (like Siri or Google Assistant):
- Typically, you’ll press and hold the main button or touch control for a couple of seconds until the voice assistant is activated.
6. Pairing Mode:
- Initial Pairing: When you first turn on your earbuds, they’ll often be in pairing mode automatically, indicated by a flashing LED light.
- Manual Pairing: If reconnecting or pairing with another device, you might need to hold the main button or touch control for several seconds while the earbuds are off, until you see the LED light flash or hear a pairing prompt.
7. Reset:
- Factory resetting the earbuds typically requires you to power off the earbuds and then press and hold the touch sensors on both earbuds for 10 seconds.