Windows 10: Audio is not working on device only in remote desktop

Discus and support Audio is not working on device only in remote desktop in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, i was using my laptop, i had an esp32 plugged in a usb port, running wled, and sudenly the audio stopped working, neither in the built in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JosephEudave, Jan 9, 2025.

  1. Audio is not working on device only in remote desktop


    Hello, i was using my laptop, i had an esp32 plugged in a usb port, running wled, and sudenly the audio stopped working, neither in the built in speakers nor plugging headphones via the 2.5mm port outputted audio signal, nothing in the computer seems wrong, i uninstalled the drivers, installed some external drivers, tried resetting audio settings in windows service manager but nothing works. i couldnt boot in safe mode because an error with my pin.i only can hear audio via other device connected via remte desktop.

    :)
     
    JosephEudave, Jan 9, 2025
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  2. jshjms Win User

    Remote Desktop Connection Stops Audio on Remote Computer (Windows 10)

    Hi AK6795, thanks for sharing your reply.

    First launch Remote Desktop,
    Click the 'Start' button and type: services.msc (then hit enter)
    The services window will appear, find the 'Windows Audio' service and double click on it. Change the Startup Type from Manual to Automatic. Click OK.
    Now click the Play button to start the service right away.
    Try playing something in your remote computer, chances are it will function now. If not move to the next step.
    If the audio device is missing you will need to enable it for RDP:


    This was already set to "Automatic" on both computers so not needed to do this step.

    Type gpedit.msc in search box, and press Enter.
    Find Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection
    Double click Allow audio and video playback redirection on right panel.
    Set the policy to enable or not configured.
    Restart the Remote Desktop Configuration service, followed by the Remote Desktop Services service.
    Reconnect via RDP and it should now detect audio.


    I completed this step on the remote desktop but after connecting to the remote desktop the audio still stops.

    First launch Remote Desktop, for help see:
    Click to 'Show Options' if it is not already.
    Click the Local Resources tab.
    Under “Remote audio”, Click "Settings"
    Ensure Remote Audio Playback is set to "Play on this computer"
    Login to the remote computer which needs audio enabled.


    This option has always been selected and the audio never worked. As seen in my original post photo attachment.

    I think it is worth mentioning again:

    • My goal for the remote computer is act as an audio player. It is hooked up to my speakers in another room and plays audio from a streaming website.

    ✅ When I play audio through VLC player on the remote computer, the audio continues to work.

    ❌ When I play audio on a website (youtube, accuradio, etc.). The player actually stops, therefore the audio stops.

    Is there a way to keep the audio playing in a web browser when connecting and disconnecting from the remote desktop ?
     
    jshjms, Jan 9, 2025
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  3. Remote device doesn’t detect audio input

    The problem that the audio input of my laptop is not visible by the remote computer. I did troubleshooting steps such as checked settings, group policy, remote desktop services. No problem. But it remote audio device isn’t picking up input from my
    mic.
     
    Crystal Richards1, Jan 9, 2025
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  4. Audio is not working on device only in remote desktop

    Remote Desktop Update: audio stop working

    Since last update (yesterday) of Remote Desktop Client app in Windows 10, the audio on remote stop working.

    All were working fine until today . Today the audio icon shows a red X and the message "no audio devices are installed" appears.

    Is it a known issue?

    My settings in RDP client are:

    Audio Playback: Play on remote

    Audio Recording: Activated

    PS: The audio behaviour is normal when I use the laptop directly (not via Remote Desktop).

    Thanks.
     
    CristianVS, Jan 9, 2025
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