How to Select Different Audio Output Devices in Windows 10 (2024)

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You may experience audio issues when plugging external speakers or headphones. Please follow the below steps to select the different output devices.

  1. Left Click on the sound icon in the taskbar.
  2. Above the volume bar, there should be an audio device listed.
  3. Clicking on the drop-down list should show all the available audio devices that can be selected.
  4. Select the preferred device by left-clicking on it.

After selecting the new device make sure the volume is set to the desired volume.

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Desktops & All-in-Ones, Laptops

Last Published Date

02 Feb 2024

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