Windows 10: Can't switch to headphones

Discus and support Can't switch to headphones in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; This is my absolute last resort after trying to solve this problem for the last hour. Let me start by saying this is not an issue of me not knowing HOW... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by GwenBrenner, Apr 20, 2020.

  1. Can't switch to headphones


    This is my absolute last resort after trying to solve this problem for the last hour. Let me start by saying this is not an issue of me not knowing HOW to switch to headphones. This all started with installing an update to Realtek Audio Driver. After that, everytime I restarted I would get a notification that I needed to restart to finish installing the driver. Then this morning, I needed my headphones and they wouldn't work. I tried all the usual tricks but then ended up uninstalling the device, uninstalling the driver, and restarting the computer. Once rebooted, the device and the driver were automatically reinstalled. And yet, if I switch to "Speakers / Headphones Realtek High Definition Audio" it automatically switches back to my speakers.

    :)
     
    GwenBrenner, Apr 20, 2020
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  2. my computer volume keeps switching headphones only

    Hi Edward,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience caused. I will be glad to assist you with this.

    To make sure I understand correctly, what exactly do you mean by "keeps switching to headphones only"? Was a headphone plugged in when that happens?

    I would suggest you to try disabling the headphone and setting the speaker as default audio output by following the steps below and check if it helps.

    1. Right click on the sound icon on the right bottom corner of the taskbar.

    2. Select "playback devices".

    3. If headphone is listed, right click and disable it.

    4. If "speaker" is not set as the default device, highlight it and click "set as default".

    5. Save the changes.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Wungraileng Vashi, Apr 20, 2020
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  3. [WTB][EU]   Beginner audiophile headphones

    i would also recommend looking at the Audio Technica m50s if this is your first step into audiophile headphones.

    most of the cans you listed will also need an amp to push them.
     
    THRiLL KiLL, Apr 20, 2020
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  4. caperjack Win User

    Can't switch to headphones

    bluetooth headphones

    setting up win10 Bluetooth and my Bluetooth headphones work fine ,but every time I reconnect the headphones I have to delete them from Bluetooth settings and let win10 pickup the headphones again ,before they will pair ,then win10 want to reboot to add the headphones ,I reboot and they work fine ,but next time I plug the headphone in again they will not pair ,don't even get an option to pair till I delete the head phones from the list ,, any suggestions ,, thank
     
    caperjack, Apr 20, 2020
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