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Change Output Device on Windows 11 [How to]
You can change the output device right from the Taskbar
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Updated onOctober 30, 2023
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If you have both speakers and headphones, it’s important to know how to change the output device on Windows 11 to ensure that you’re using the right one for the occasion.
Many issues can occur if you don’t select the right output device, such as no audio on your PC, so in today’s guide, we’re going to show you how to quickly and easily select the right audio device.
Is there a shortcut to change sound output on Windows 11?
It’s not directly possible to change the sound output with a keyboard shortcut, however, you can use one of the following shortcuts to open a menu that allows you to choose the output device:
How do I select an output device in Windows 11?
1. Using the Taskbar volume icon
In case you can’t perform these steps, we have a great guide on what to do ifvolume icon is missingthat can help you.
2. Use the Volume Mixer
Do keep in mind that many users reported thatVolume Mixer keeps resetting, but we have a guide that addresses this issue.
3. Change Sound settings
4. From the Control Panel
5. Use the Game Bar
How do you choose output devices based on application?
It’s pretty simple to change the output device on Windows 11, and this can be useful ifWindows keeps changing the audio outputon your PC. In case you encounter any problems with these devices, ourno output devices found in Windows 11guide should be able to help you.
To learn more about audio devices, we have a great guide on how tochange default speakers on Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
What method do you use to change the output device on Windows 11? Let us know in the comments below!
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
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