Windows 11 has introduced numerous changes to the user interface. The new Settings app now includes most of your settings in an effort to phase out Control Panel over the next few years. However, these new UI changes can make it challenging to find your tried and true settings pages.
Many users seem to have trouble changing the default audio device on Windows 11. If you’re in the same boat, here’s how to change your default audio device.
Set the default audio device on Windows 11
You can set your default audio device on Windows 11 in mainly 4 different ways. These methods allow you to change both your default audio input and output device. Follow one of the sections below, depending on your preferences.
Set the default audio input device to Windows 11
Here’s how to change and set your default audio device on Windows 11. Follow one of the methods below, depending on your preferences.
Method 1: Using the Settings app
Press Windows + i to open the Settings app. Click Sound on your right to access your sound settings.
Click and select your desired input device below Input.
Click the drop-down menu next to Set as default sound device.
Click and select one of the following options, depending on your preferences.
- Use as standard for audio
- Use as a standard for communication
Tip: To use the device as a stand for both audio and communication, select one of the options. When you’re done, click the drop-down list again and select the next option.
And that’s it! You have now changed and set up your default audio input device in Windows 11.
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Method 2: Using Advanced Sound Settings
Press Windows + R launch Run.
Type in the following and press Enter.
mmsys.cpl
Click and switch to the Record tab.
Click and select the microphone you want to set as the default on your device.
Click Set default.
Click Okay to save your changes.
And that’s it! You have now changed your audio input device to Windows 11.
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Method 3: Using the Xbox Game Bar
Press Windows + G on your keyboard to select the . to start Xbox Game Bar. Click on the audio icon at the top.
Click and switch to the vote tab.
Click the drop-down menu at the top. Your current audio device should be selected for this menu by default.
Now select the desired microphone from the menu.
You have now changed your default Windows input device. You can also use your STANDARD COMMUNICATION OUTPUT and INPUT device using the drop-down menus. And here’s how you can set your default audio input device using the Xbox Game Bar.
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Set the default audio output device to Windows 11
If you want to change your default output device, you can use one of the methods below. Let’s start.
Method 1: Using the Settings app
Press Windows + i on your keyboard to select the . to open Settings app. Click now Sound on your right.
Click and select the output device you want to set as default under Exit:.
Click the drop-down menu for: Set as default sound device.
Select one of the following options, depending on your preferences.
- Use as standard for audio
- Use as a standard for communication
To set the device as the default for both, start by selecting one of the options, then click the drop-down menu again and select the next option.
And that’s how you can change your default audio output device on Windows 11.
Method 2: Using the Action Center
Press Windows + A to open the Action Center. Now click on the Speaker icon next to your volume slider.
Click and select your default audio output device from the devices available on your screen.
And that’s it! You have now changed your default audio output device using the action center.
Method 3: Using Advanced Sound Settings
Press Windows + R launch Run.
Now type the following and press Enter to launch advanced sound settings.
mmsys.cpl
Click and select the desired device that you want to set as the default for audio output on your PC.
Click Set default.
Click Okay to save your changes.
And so you can change your default audio output device using the advanced sound settings.
Method 4: Using the Xbox Game Bar
Press Windows + G to launch the Xbox Game Bar. Now click on the audio icon at the top.
Click on the drop-down menu below WINDOWS STANDARD OUTPUT.
Select the desired output device that you want to set as the default on your device.
And that’s it! You have now changed your default output device using the Xbox Game Bar.
We hope this post helps you change and set your default audio device on Windows 11. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
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