Windows 10: Audio Device Keeps switching back and forth

Discus and support Audio Device Keeps switching back and forth in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I've had this problem for a day or 2, it's frustrating. Whenever I launch sound options, or something similar to sound then my audio devices go crazy.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/osushallahx, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Audio Device Keeps switching back and forth


    I've had this problem for a day or 2, it's frustrating. Whenever I launch sound options, or something similar to sound then my audio devices go crazy. If you click the sound slider thing, you can select an output device there. Mine just keeps switching between Speakers and ZOWIE XL LCD (My monitor speakers). And each time they switch, the monitor speaker output duplicates itself in device manager.

    (As shown in screenshot) Solutions I've tried so far are: Updating Windows, Troubleshooting Audio Problems, Contacting Support, Disabling monitor speakers, Uninstalling monitor speakers.

    Any advice / ideas help.

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    /u/osushallahx, Feb 28, 2021
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  2. Arjay Dom Win User

    Switching between bluetooth audio devices.

    Thank you for the information.

    Try doing the following steps below to switch between your audio devices:

    For Windows 10, 1607 version:

    • Click on the sound icon in the notification area.
    • Click Select playback device.
    • Select the audio device you want to use from the menu.

    For previous versions of Windows:

    • Right-click on the speaker icon in the notification area.
    • Click Select Playback devices to select your preferred/default speaker.
    • Click on Playback tab to see the list of the devices.
    • Right-click on the preferred device then select Enable.
    • To make the device as your default audio, right-click on the chosen device then select
      Set as Default Device.

    Don't hesitate to get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Arjay Dom, Feb 28, 2021
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  3. Auto switch in audio device not working

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand the inconvenience you are facing with the audio output.
    In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

    • What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • What is the make and model of the PC?
    • Are you aware of any recent changes on the PC, prior to this issue?

    Please provide us the screenshot of the window where you are switching the audio devices. Please follow the steps mentioned in the

    screenshot
    posted by Shawn 'Cmdr' Keene on Oct 2, 2015 to post the screenshots.) Do not share any personal information in the screenshots.

    Meanwhile we would like you to uninstall the sound/audio driver from the device manager and re-install it the PC manufacturer website.

    1. Press Windows + X and click on Device Manage.
    2. Expand or double-click Audio Inputs and Outputs.
    3. Right-click on the listed driver, and then select
      Uninstall
      device
    4. Select Delete the driver software for this device, and then click Uninstall.
    5. Follow the onscreen steps and restart the PC.
    6. Upon restart, install the Audio drivers from computer manufacturer website.

    Regards,

    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Feb 28, 2021
    #3
  4. Audio Device Keeps switching back and forth

    Problems switching audio devices

    Hi toiren,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.



    To understand the issue better, I would like to know what is the make and model of the computer?



    I appreciate the steps you have perform, let’s try simple methods and check if this helps.

    Method 1.

    I would suggest you to run sound audio troubleshooter, it will automatically detect the problem and fix it. Follow the below method.


    • Press Windows key + R and click on
      Control Panel
      .

    • Click on View by: category and click on
      Small icon.

    • Now click on troubleshooting and click on
      Hardware and Sound.

    • Click on Playing Audio and Click on Next button.
    If the issue still persist, try the below method:



    Method 2.

    I suggest you to update the audio driver and check.


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Device manager
      .
    • Now click on Audio input and outputs and right click on it and
      update the software.
    If the issue still persist, I recommend you to go to the computer manufacturer website and download the latest updated sound adapter for Windows 10 and install the same. If the available driver is not for Windows 10 try installing the
    driver in compatibility mode.


    • Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.

    • Select Compatibility tab.

    • Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.

    • Let the driver install and then check the functionality.
    And also visit the below link for No sound in Windows (Steps applies to Windows 10).

    Fix sound problems in Windows 10



    Hope this helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Feb 28, 2021
    #4
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