Introduction
On a Windows machine, the following steps will be a guide on how to change audio devices on the user’s machine. It will cover how to access the sound control panel, how to set the default sound device, and how to set the default communication device.
Estimated Time to Complete
10 Minutes
Special Concepts
Default Device
The Default Device is the device that your main computer audio will project from. This is generally set to the default speakers unless another audio device is plugged in.
Default Communication Device
The Default Communication Device is the device that will be used for communication platforms for calls and conferences. This would commonly be a headset plugged into the machine.
Steps
Open Sound Control Panel
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Select the magnifying glass at the bottom left of the screen
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Type “sound” in the search bar that appears
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Select “Sound Settings” in the options that appear
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Select "Sound Control Panel" from the "Related Settings" section
Set Default Audio Device
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Follow the steps from above to open the sound control panel
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Select the audio device that needs to be set
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Select the drop-down arrow next to Set Default
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Select Default Device
Set a Default Communications Device
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Follow the steps from above to open the sound control panel
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Select the audio device that needs to be set
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Select the drop-down arrow next to Set Default
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Select Default Communication device
Conclusion
After following the guide, you should be able to set and change windows default audio devices.