How to Set Default Audio Device On Windows 11

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How to Set Default Audio Device On Windows 11

On your Windows 11 PC, you might have several different audio output devices, such as speakers, headsets, headphones, and more.

If you want to play audio from a specific device, you must set it as default. Fortunately, Windows 11 allows you to select default speakers in easy steps. Hence, in this article, we have shared a detailed guide on selecting default speakers on Windows 11.

Set Default Audio Device on Windows 11 Using Settings

You can utilize the Settings app to set the default audio device on your Windows 11 PC. Here’s what you need to do.

1. First, click the Windows 11 start button and select Settings.

2. On Settings, click the System option, as shown in the screenshot below.

System option

 

3. On the System page, click on the Sound option.

Sound option

4. The sound page will list all connected audio devices. Click on the arrow beside the audio output device you’d like to set as default.

connected audio devices

5. On the Audio properties page, find the Set as default sound device option.

Set as default sound device

6. Now click on the drop-down menu labeled Not used as a default and select the Use as default for audio option.

Use as default for audio

Set Default Audio Device Using the Advanced Sound Settings

Another way to set the default audio device on Windows 11 is to make changes to the Advanced Sound Settings. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Press the Windows Key + R button to open the RUN dialog box.

RUN dialog box

2. When the RUN dialog box opens, paste the following text and press Enter.

mmsys.cpl

mmsys.cpl

3. On the Sound dialog box, select the Sound device which you want to set Default.

Sound device

4. Once selected, click on Set Default. After making the change, click OK to save your changes.

Set Default

This guide explains how to select default speakers on Windows 11. I hope this article helps you. Please share it with your friends. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.