Audio - Default Device Settings (Windows 11)

Confirm that your audio device is connected/plugged in.

Using Windows 11,  right click on the speaker icon (right hand side) of the taskbar to show menu choices, left click on Sound settings. 

In the System Sound window, scroll down to Advanced and select “More sound settings”

Once in the Playback or Recording section, you should see the corresponding devices listed. 

(as long as they are plugged into, and detected by the computer) 

Right click on the appropriate device in the list, and select Set as Default Device.

Note: Current default devices are indicated by a green check mark symbol.

In the Right Click menu there are two choices, select the desired choice corresponding to the following:

• • Set as Default Device - All programs will have their audio played through this device (unless otherwise configured)
  • Set as Default Communications Device - All calls/video call audio will be played through this device (unless otherwise configured)

If your default Playback (or Recording device) is working properly while sound is playing, you should see the level indicator on the right side of the device listing, moving up and down.

Be sure to check any volume adjustments to make sure the sound is audible.

Note: Volume controls can be in multiple places, such as the Windows volume icon in the taskbar, a media player, video conference software, a physical button on the speaker, headset or microphone, etc.