Solved Fast-way to select audio device?


batlhilz

batlhilz

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So Ive been using WIN11 now for a few days, its awesome. However main thing im missing that I use daily basis like 20-30-40 times is to switch audio device. Now I have to right click, go to settings and then enable headset or display audio from there - im missing a WIN10 -alike option to click it above the volume slider.

Any tips of how to achieve something like that? I might aswell try and code my Corsair K65 to do that but not yet :)

Thanks in advance.
 

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I use Realtek audio and it asks via a notification when I plug in phones or a mic. What do you use?
 

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Hello, :-)

Here are some options in the tutorial on how to switch your sound output device. Option 1 via Quick Settings is the easiest way.

www.elevenforum.com

Change Default Sound Output Device in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to change the default audio playback (output) device for your account in Windows 11. The default audio playback device is the device that Windows uses to output (play) sound. When you connect multiple audio output devices such as speakers, headphones...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
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I have a Asus strix 7.1 "owl" USB-headset and just a 40" Samsung LED TV. So I dont have anything to unplug/plug around. Thanks for Brink, trustful as always. Somehow Ive missed that small arrow there next to the volume slider. Now I feel dump lol. However, im missing that speaker-icon which is on the "Change Default Sound Output Devicce in Windows 11 tutorial" screenshot. Not that I care but just thinking :)

Funny thing, that little URL and the tutorial will save me roughly 30 to 60minutes each day from now on, I bet, so keep it up community, this rocks!
Thanks you all.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 10 / Win 11 dual bootI5 11400F2x16Gb DDR4@3200GTX 970
OS
Win 10 / Win 11 dual boot
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS
CPU
I5 11400F
Motherboard
590x something :D
Memory
2x16Gb DDR4@3200
Graphics Card(s)
GTX 970
Sound Card
built-in + asus strix 7.1
Monitor(s) Displays
40" samsung
Screen Resolution
3820x1920
Hard Drives
Many many
PSU
Cant remember
Case
No idea
Cooling
Basic rollators rofl
Keyboard
Corsair K65
Mouse
Logitech G520
Internet Speed
enough
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
None, MS does it fine
I'm glad it could help. The speaker icon instead of arrow should be coming to new build soon. It's currently only in Dev builds.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro for WorkstationsIntel i7-8700K 5 GHz64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600...ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GD...
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Amazon Basics Wired Full Keyboard MD005
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4
    Internet Speed
    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
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