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Design Shokz OpenRun Pro

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Design Shokz OpenRun Pro Larger buttons than OpenRun Repositioned magnetic charging port IP55 water resistance rating Shokz has struck upon a design that works, and the OpenRun Pro don't deviate from that formula. Following the same OpenFit schematic as the company's other headphones, they feature a pair of pads that sit on your cheekbones and transmit sound via vibrations to your aural nerve, leaving your ear canals open. These pads are joined by a flexible but springy titanium band, which keeps them firmly in place while you run without ever pinching (an issue we sometimes had with the budget Shokz OpenMove). A large button on the left pad allows you to receive calls using the headset's built-in microphone, and the right pad features multi-functional controls for power, volume, track, and battery status. The OpenRun Pro are currently available in black and blue. The OpenRun Pro have new ba

Performance Shokz OpenRun Pro

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Performance Shokz OpenRun Pro The sound quality of the Shokz OpenRun Pro is extremely impressive. The new bass transducers make a real difference, and the overall result far surpasses anything we've experiences from bone conduction headphones in the past. We particularly enjoy a rock and metal playlist while running, and the OpenRun Pro are the first model that really does justice to heavy music. It's not on a par with a pair of top-tier conventional headphones yet, but the gap is definitely closing. The downside of the extra bass is that you don't just hear it – you can also feelit as a more noticeable buzz against your face that pulses with each beat. All bone conduction headphones produce this effect to some degree at high volumes, but it's particularly noticeable with the OpenRun Pro. The sensation isn't uncomfortable, and unless you crank the volume up high it's little more than a tickle, but if you're wearing the headpho

OPENRUN TROUBLESHOOTING - Shokz OpenRun Pro

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My headphones won’t enter pairing mode. Confirm that you are beginning with your headphones powered off, and pressing and holding the volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Audrey will say “Welcome to AfterShokz.” Continue holding the volume+ button. Audrey will say “Pairing” and the LED light will flash red and blue, signaling pairing mode. My headphones aren’t charging. Test the headphones with the alternate magnetic charging cable. My headphones won’t pair to my phone. Nearly all connectivity issues are resolved with a manual reset. You can perform a manual reset on your headphones by following these instructions: 1. Start with your headphones powered off. 2. Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Your headphones will turn on, and then the LED light will flash red and blue. 3. Press and hold the multifunction button, volume+ button and volume- (all three buttons) button simultaneously for 3-5 seconds. You'll hear beeps and/or feel vibrati