How I Fixed My Skullcandy Indy Fuel Earbuds Not Pairing Together

If you’re like me and recently purchased a pair of Skullcandy Indy Fuel truly wireless earbuds, you may have run into an issue where the earbuds won’t pair with each other out of the box. I ran into this frustrating problem and want to share the steps I took to finally get my earbuds paired and working properly.

The Problem

When I first opened my Skullcandy Indy Fuel box, I was eager to start using my new wireless earbuds. I took them out, put them in my ears, and was surprised when only one earbud turned on and connected to my phone’s Bluetooth. No matter what I tried, I couldn’t get the second earbud to pair with the first one.

Troubleshooting the Issue

Before doing anything too drastic, I wanted to try some basic troubleshooting to see if I could get the earbuds paired. Here are the steps I took:

Checking the Battery

First, I made sure both earbuds were fully charged. The Indy Fuels come with a charging case that charges both earbuds simultaneously. I popped them back in the case for 30 minutes to make sure they had a full battery.

Resetting the Earbuds

Next, I tried resetting the earbuds by pressing and holding the multifunction button on each earbud for 15 seconds until the LED light flashed red and white. Resetting them essentially clears out any existing Bluetooth pairings.

Forgetting the Bluetooth Connection

I also went into the Bluetooth settings on my phone, found the one paired earbud, and selected “Forget This Device.” This makes your phone forget it was ever paired to begin with.

Trying to Re-Pair

After resetting both the earbuds and forgetting the Bluetooth connection, I took the earbuds out of the case and tried pairing them again from scratch by putting them both in my ears and waiting. Unfortunately, still only one earbud would connect.

Contacting Skullcandy Support

At this point, I decided to contact Skullcandy customer support for help since nothing I was trying seemed to work. I explained the situation – out of the box, both earbuds would not pair together no matter what I tried.

After some troubleshooting questions, the rep concluded I must have a defective unit. Since the earbuds come with a 1-year manufacturer warranty, they promptly processed a replacement order for me.

Receiving the Replacement Earbuds

A few days later, my replacement pair of Skullcandy Indy Fuels arrived in the mail. I excitedly opened them up, hoping these would work properly. I’m happy to say the replacement pair paired together perfectly right out of the box!

I put both earbuds in the charging case for a full charge, took them out, put them in my ears and this time both earbuds turned on and connected to each other. The left earbud quickly found my phone’s Bluetooth signal and paired with it, bringing the right earbud along with it. Finally, stereo sound from both earbuds!

Pairing Tips for Skullcandy Indy Fuels

While waiting for my replacement, I did some more research to make sure I could avoid any pairing issues with the new pair. Here are some useful tips I found for successfully pairing Skullcandy Indy Fuel earbuds:

• Make sure both earbuds are fully charged before attempting to pair
• Reset both earbuds (press and hold multifunction button for 15 secs)
• Forget any existing Bluetooth connections on your device
• Take both earbuds out of the case together
• Put both in your ears at the same time – this triggers pairing mode
• Be patient! It can take up to 60 seconds for both to connect

Following those steps, my new earbuds paired perfectly. If you’re still having issues, don’t hesitate to contact Skullcandy. They have excellent customer service and will help troubleshoot or replace defective units.

Loving My New Earbuds

Now that my Skullcandy Indy Fuels are finally working as they should, I’m really loving using them! The sound quality is excellent – crisp highs, solid bass, and nice volume. The earbuds feel comfortable in my ears and don’t budge during workouts.

The onboard controls work great for controlling music and taking calls. And the wireless charging case is so convenient – just drop them in when I’m done listening and they’re charged up for next time. Battery life is decent too, giving me about 5 hours of continuous playback per charge.

Overall, after getting over the initial pairing hurdle, I’m really impressed with these earbuds and recommend them if you’re looking for an affordable pair of truly wireless buds! Just be aware of potential pairing problems out of the box. But Skullcandy’s warranty and customer service makes it easy to swap out any defective units.

Key Takeaways

• Skullcandy Indy Fuel earbuds may not pair together out of the box due to defects
• Try basic troubleshooting like charging, resetting, and forgetting Bluetooth
• Contact Skullcandy if you can’t get them to pair – they will replace defective units
• New pair worked flawlessly after following proper pairing steps
• Excellent sound, comfort, controls, and portability when working properly

Hopefully my experience helps anyone else who runs into the same frustrating issue with their Skullcandy Indy Fuel earbuds not pairing. With a replacement set and following the proper pairing procedure, you’ll be wirelessly rocking out in no time!Copy

FAQs

Here are some common FAQs related to fixing Skullcandy Indy Fuel earbuds that won’t pair:

Why won’t both my Skullcandy Indy Fuel earbuds pair together out of the box?

This is likely due to a defective unit. Some Indy Fuel earbuds seem to have issues pairing together right out of the box due to manufacturing defects.

How can I reset my Indy Fuel earbuds?

To reset the earbuds, press and hold the multifunction button on each earbud for 15+ seconds until the LED light flashes red and white. This clears any existing Bluetooth pairings.

How do I make my phone forget or unpair the Indy Fuel earbud Bluetooth connection?

Go into your phone’s Bluetooth settings, find the paired earbud, and select “Forget This Device” or “Unpair” to make your phone forget the existing Bluetooth connection.

What should I do if resetting and forgetting the Bluetooth connection doesn’t work?

Contact Skullcandy customer support online or by phone. Explain the issue and they will likely send you a replacement set if you’re within the 1 year warranty period.

How do I properly pair new replacement Indy Fuel earbuds?

• Fully charge both earbuds
• Reset both earbuds
• Forget any Bluetooth connections
• Take both earbuds out together
• Put both in ears at same time to trigger pairing mode
• Wait up to 60 seconds for both earbuds to connect

Why won’t my Indy Fuel earbuds hold a charge?

Defective batteries could be preventing them from holding a charge. Contact Skullcandy support to troubleshoot or arrange a replacement set if still under warranty.

What is Skullcandy’s warranty policy?

New Indy Fuel earbuds come with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Skullcandy will replace defective units within the first year.