Windows 10: Why does my audio play through my computers speakers and not through my headphones?

Discus and support Why does my audio play through my computers speakers and not through my headphones? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; 123456 https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/why-does-my-audio-play-through-my-computers/13f854ab-7d1d-4e6f-a64c-29ce8227777b Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ParkerSmith4, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. Why does my audio play through my computers speakers and not through my headphones?


    123456

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    ParkerSmith4, Sep 19, 2020
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  2. Edwin Win User

    Audio is playing out both my speakers and headphones


    Open Realtek Audio Manager in Control Panel:


    Why does my audio play through my computers speakers and not through my headphones? [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Sep 19, 2020
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  3. Vaindil Win User
    Audio is playing out both my speakers and headphones


    My computer uses the Realtek HD Audio Manager. I have headphones plugged into the front panel and speakers plugged into the board itself on the back. I use nircmd to switch the default audio device between the speakers and headphones.

    When I have the headphones set as the default device, audio plays out only the headphones. When the speakers are the default device, audio plays out both the speakers and the headphones. I can't figure out how to actually disable audio from the headphones when the speakers are the default device (short of disabling the actual device or unplugging it).

    How can I properly disable the headphones when I want to use the speakers?
     
    Vaindil, Sep 19, 2020
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  4. Ryan Fra Win User

    Why does my audio play through my computers speakers and not through my headphones?

    No Speakers or Headphones detected

    Hi,

    This issue may have been caused by a corrupted Audio driver or defective audio port.

    To better understand this concern please answer the following questions:

    • Are you still able to play music using a built-in speakers?
    • Have you tried using other headphones or external speakers?

    We also suggest that you run audio troubleshooter by following these steps:

    • Type "troubleshooting" on the search box.
    • Select Troubleshooting on the result.
    • Click View all.
    • Choose Playing Audio then follow the instructions.

    If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to post back.
     
    Ryan Fra, Sep 19, 2020
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